THE IMPACT OF ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE ON EMPLOYEE’S COMMITMENT IN THE NIGERIA MANUFACTURING SECTOR.

Macaulay Onovughakpo Augustine¹, Abudu Kasimu² & Eshegberi Oha Anthony³

Department of Business Administration, Igbinedion University Okada, Edo State

Department Of Banking and Finance, University Of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria

Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria

Email: austenite2020@yahoo.com

Abstract

This study aims to examine the impact of organizational structure on organizational commitment in the manufacturing sector in Edo state, Nigeria. A survey  questionnaire was employed to draw data on a stratified sample of 120 employees from10 selected firms in Edo State.100 valid questionnaires were duly completed and used for analysis. Results reveal that line/ staff and functional type are the dominant organizational structure adopted in most manufacturing organisations investigated.  The chi-square test reveals that organisation structure does affect the level of employee’s commitment in the manufacturing sector. The study concludes that the firms should adopt organizational structure that will ensure optimal employee’s commitment.

Keywords: Employee’s Commitment, Organisational Structure, Manufacturing Sector