Unionism and Workplace Efficiency: A Study of Federal Universities in Nigeria
Journal Title: IOSR journal of Business and Management - Year 2018, Vol 20, Issue 4
Abstract
This study investigates the effect of unionism on workplace efficiency in federal universities in southern Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design method was adopted for the study. A total of five hundred and forty (540) out of six hundred (600) questionnaires distributed were returned. Data collected were analysed and interpreted with the aid of descriptive statistical techniques such as total score and simple percentage, while the chi-square test statistic was used to test all hypotheses at 5% significant levels. The findings reveal that federal universities where not efficient in her activities, as the role played by unions greatly hampered the smooth running of these institutions. The various hypotheses tested showed that matriculation and convocation do not occur as at when due, also public perception about unions’ activities in universities where negative and not encouraging, conversely only accreditation process was considered to be efficient in the universities. Accordingly, we recommend among others, that the spate of strikes’ (work to rule) by unions’ should be greatly reduced and not frequently embarked upon, except as a last resort. Again, public-private sector partnership should be encouraged in federal universities with government ownership hovering between 50 and 70%, so as to reduce bureaucratic tendencies.
Authors and Affiliations
Emmanuel S. Akpan, Lolo T. Adias, Gamaliel O. Eweke.
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