2024

The research investigated how conflicts arising from workforce diversity impact the commitment of non-teaching staff at the University of Benin. Specifically, it focused on identifying the types of diversity-related conflicts among this group, assessing the extent of these conflicts, and understanding their implications for job commitment. The study employed an exploratory and descriptive survey design, utilizing a sample of 284 non-academic staff selected through simple random sampling.

This paper work was conducted to look at the evaluation of industrial relationship and organisational productivity in the Nigerian manufacturing Sector. In doing this, some questions were asked and certain assumption made concerning industrial relationship and organization productivity. In testing of hypotheses, the chi-square (X2) was used. The sampling technique was based on simple random techniques in order to avoid biased-ness in selection of samples for the study.

This research paper reviews existing literature on ethical leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to ascertain the level of corporate social responsibility activities that will enhance the performance/profitability of organisation in Nigeria. It revealed that the success of an organisation depends on the extent to which the organisation is capable of managing its relationship with key groups, such as financial and stakeholders, but also customers, employees, and even communities or societies. Stakeholders must be considered in the decision making process of the organization.

The study investigated the effect of working capital management on the financial performance of listed Deposit Money Banks (DMB) in Nigeria for the period 2006 to 2020, 15 years. In doing so, cash management and receivable management constituting the independent variables were regressed on DMB‘s financial performance in Nigeria, as represented by return on asset (ROA). The study adopted firm size and firm listing age as the control variables. Data collected were analysed using the STATA V.14 econometric software package.

This study critically examined the body of research on the connection between organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) and job satisfaction, with a particular emphasis on academic staff in institutions of higher learning in Nigeria. The research extracts knowledge from several empirical investigations based on Herzberg's two-factor and social exchange theories by employing a conceptual review approach. The results show a positive relationship between job happiness and OCB, indicating that contented workers are more willing to take up activities outside of their official job duties.

The study examined the effect of team formation strategies on job satisfaction of employees in deposit money banks in Benin City. Specifically, the study determined the effect of skill-based, demographic based, and self-selection team formation strategies on the job satisfaction of the employees. The study adopted a correlational survey research design. The population of the study was made of employees from three deposit money banks in Benin City. The sample size was determined using the Yamane‘s formular. Questionnaire was the main research instrument.

The relationship between various workplace stressors and their effects on employee productivity, work quality, and organizational effectiveness was examined in this research. Insights into the mechanisms by which stressors may deplete individual resources and hinder performance are provided by the theoretical framework research that underpins this work, the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping and the Social Exchange Theory.

The initiative of diversity and inclusion in the workplace has achieved a significant attention lately as businesses recognize the potential benefits of adopting inclusive hiring practices and organisational structures. This paper identifies and analyzes the tangible business benefits that can arise from adopting a diverse and inclusive workforce, these enhanced innovation, creativity, and overall organisational performance.

Communication styles have a big effect on how well employees do their jobs. This study examined the link between different communication styles and job performance. The Social Learning Theory by Albert Bandura was used adopted for this study. The study reviewed past research studies and ideas to understand the complex relationship between communication and what motivates people to be productive at work. The method involves carefully looking at published research papers and analyzing real-world examples.