Employee Decision Making Participations Effects on Organizational Productivity A Case Study of Emenite Enugu

Employee Decision Making Participation's Effects on Organizational Productivity

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Employee Decision Making Participation’s Effects on Organizational Productivity (A Case Study of Emenite, Enugu)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES

CHAPTER ONE

  • 1.0 Introduction 1
  • 1.1 Background of the Study 2
  • 1.2 Statement of the Problem 6
  • 1.3 Objectives of the Study 7
  • 1.4 Research Questions 8
  • 1.5 Statement of Hypothesis 8
  • 1.6 Significance of the Study 9
  • 1.7 Scope of the Study 10
  • 1.8 Limitation of the Study 10
  • 1.9 Definition of Terms 10

CHAPTER TWO

  • 2.0 Literature Review 12
  • 2.1 Introduction 12
  • (Other functions of the topic)
  • 2.2 Factors that influence participation 13
  • 2.3 Prerequisite for participation 15
  • 2.4 Forms of employee participation 16
  • 2.5 Different needs for participation 24
  • 2.6 Arguments for participation 25
  • 2.7 Argument against participation 25

REFERENCES

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CHAPTER THREE

  • 3.0 Research Design and Methodology 29
  • 3.1 Introduction 29
  • 3.2 Research Design 29
  • 3.3 Sources / Methods of Data collection 30
  • 3.4 Population and Sample Size 30
  • 3.5 Sample Technique 31
  • 3.6 Validity and Reliability of Measuring instrument 31
  • 3.7 Method of Data Analysis 32

CHAPTER FOUR

  • 4.0 Presentation and Analysis of Data 33
  • 4.1 Introduction 33
  • 4.2 Presentation of Data 33
  • 4.3 Analysis of Data 33
  • 4.4 Test of Hypothesis 42
  • 4.5 Interpretation of Result(s) 45

CHAPTER FIVE

  • 5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation 46
  • 5.1 Introduction 46
  • 5.2 Summary of Findings 46
  • 5.3 Conclusion 48
  • 5.4 Recommendation 49

REFERENCES

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APPENDIX 1

APPENDIX 2 (QUESTIONNAIRE)

ABSTRACT

The essence of this work ascertains the impact of employee participation on management decision in productivity of the organization. The study method and library techniques and also questionnaire, literature and library materials were used in collecting data.

At the end of the work, it is discovered that although impact of decision making in organizational productivity is a costly exercise, it is indispensable motivational tool that changes performance and productivity when done accordingly.

This paper therefore, recommends that organizations should not neglect the importance of decision making in organizational productivity, ensuring that emphasis is on result rather than programme.

The stand of this work is that decision making is among rare personnel functions that benefit both employer and employee and therefore, should be given adequate attention.

Employee Decision Making Participation’s Effects on Organizational Productivity (A Case Study of Emenite, Enugu)

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Decision according to the Oxford advanced learners Dictionary is the action of deciding a conclusion reached and adjustment aimed at.

According to Nkemjika and Erondu 2010 decision refers to “that selected alternative course of action”. Decision from the above definition as the product of decision making exercise adopted for purpose of solving a specific problem either in government organization or private business establishments. It is the selection from among demand needs and inquires from filled officers.

Therefore, decision is the most germane activity of management of organization ranging from small scale organization to corporation. Decision making styles throughout organizations are changing because he task, the environment and the people have changed. We are no longer marching troop into battle. We do not want blind objective.

When most managers are honest they will acknowledge that their employee often have greater knowledge about the work than they do clearly. Effectiveness can only be achieved with their total involvement. Management at times sees decision as the heart of their job. In that, they must always choose what is to be done, who will do it, where and an most at times now it will be done. It is based on the above that the research wished to access the impact of employers participation in decision making and also on organization productivity in Nigeria public sector organization using Emenite Plc as a case study.

The foundation stone of the company was laid on 3rd October 1961 by late Dr. Hon. M.I Okpara in “the premier of their eastern Nigeria and the company in cooperated on 6th October 1961 with registration No. LC 2712 and with the name Turner Abbestors cement selts Ltd”.

The company was owned by Turners and also all Ltd @ Manchester, U.K based company *0% and the government of eastern Nigeria 20%.

The reason for sitting the company at its location at Emenite- Enugu is due to proximity.

  • to the cement factory at Nkelogu
  • to the airport
  • To railway line
  • To a river (Ekelu river)

Production started in 1963 with the company manufacturing abesttors, fiber, cement, pipes, roofing and ceiling products. During the Nigeria civil war (1967 – 1970) with the absence of the British management.

Nigeria managed the company under the supervision of Mr. I.A. Oyeani.

Due to the 1973 indigenization decree, the share holding of the company changed to Turners and Newall Ltd 60% and government of eastern Nigeria- 40%. The name of Ore company then changed to Turners Building product (Emenite) Ltd and the company headquarters moved from “Tinubu square lagos to No. 70 old Abakaliki road, mene Enugu” By 24th March 1988. turners and Newall Ltd transferred 51% of its share holding Eteroutereme society Anonyme of Belgium (Now Etex Group S.A Belgium). The ultimate holding company/technical partners, while Imo Anambra, Abia and Enugu States share the remaining 49% and the company changed its name to the present name Emenite Limited.

Their Achievement

The management of Emenite Limited is aware that having achieved the Nisiso 14001. 2004 standard award is not an end to itself but rather a beginning of a future that will entail a lot of hard work and dedication not only to maintain and improve on the environmental management system to which the company has been certified for the past decade.

Emenite core purpose is the provision of quality building products for shelter at competitive terms and her core values are customer's satisfaction.

The Organigram of the Company

There is a diagram here that illustrate the Organigram of the company in MS-Word document of the material. You will get the complete material before the end of this page

According to the organigrammes the number of workers in the company is 380. How many staff in each departments is

  • Management director = 5
  • Human resources = 34
  • Marketing = 43
  • Manufacturing = 175
  • Engineering = 87
  • Finance = 10
  • Procurement = 5
  • Internal auditing manager = 3
  • Environmental health/safety = 3
  • Quality control = 15
  • Total = 380

1.1 Statement of the Problems

In Nigeria today, there is a lot of controversy as to whether an employee should participate in decision making or not. Many writers argue that employees should contribute in making decision especially where it affects them obtained job. It is expected that such participation will serve as training and testing ground for future members of upper management. The author maintained that qualified reasonably that honest and company oriented individual are not available at these lower organizational level but the big question is are they qualified individuals really available? These underlay the need for an investigation study.

1.2 Objective of Study

The purpose of this research study is to access impact of employee's participation in decision making in a public sector organization in Nigeria with reference to Emenite Plc. The main objectives are:

  1. To access the impact of employee participation in management decision making at Emenite Plc.
  2. To investigate the impact of employee participation in management decision on productivity of the organization.
  3. To make recommendation based on the research finding

1.3 Research Question

In all effort to accomplishing this research work effectively and perfectly the research present the following:

  • To what extent do employee participate in decision making?
  • Does management staff make decision without pre and post discussion and consultation with employee?
  • Does management change decision rejected by employees?
  • How often do employees meet to discuss with manager?

1.5 Statement of Hypothesis

The following hypothesis shall be tested.

  • Hi: Management of Emenite consults employees before making decisions.
  • Ho: Management of Emenite does not consult employees before making decisions.
  • Hi: Management of Emenite makes effective decision.
  • Ho: Management of Emenite does not make effective decision.
  • Hi: Effective decision enhances productivity in Emenite.
  • Ho: Effective decision do not enhance productivity in Emenite.

1.6 Significance of the Study

In all aspects, this work will be relevant to the managers and employees of Emenite Plc. It will also be beneficial to other public sector organization in Nigeria.

Also, it will be of great importance to government academically, potential and future researcher on the issue of employee participation in decision making.

This empirical is also germane to the researcher since it is a partial requirement for the award of Higher National Diploma in Public Administration and Management.

1.7 Scope of the Study

This research focuses on the impact of employee participation in decision making and organizational productivity using Emenite Plc. Enugu as a case study.

1.8 Limitation of the Study

The result of financial problems time constraint apathy on the part of respondents and bureaucratic procedures involved affected the study and makes the work uneasy to consummate or accomplish.

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CHAPTER TWO

2.0 Literature Review

2.1 Introduction

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