THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING IN NIGERIAN PUBLIC SECTORS. (A CASE STUDY OF POWER HOLDING COMPANY OF NIGERIA (PHCN) ENUGU)

ABSTRACT
In a centralized organization, employees are not allowed to participate in decision making. This is because it is feared that they are not competent and as a result will not contribute meaningfully in decision of the organization. The essence of this project research is to assess the impact of employees participation in decision making in Nigerian public sector. The study was designed with descriptive survey method. Questionnaire interview including library materials were also used in collecting data. A test technique was used in testing for reliability of instrument. Research questions were posed and the understated hypothesis tested with chi-square method. Employees participation serves as a training and testing ground for future members of upper management, lack of qualified and company oriented individuals undermine employees‟ participation in decision making and the availability of skilled individuals in organizational decision making promotes productivity. However, it was concluded accordingly, that employee‟s participation serves as a training and testing ground for future members of upper management. Lack of qualified and company-oriented individuals undermine employees participation in decision making. Availability of skilled individuals in organizational decision making promotes productivity.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page - - - - - - - - i
Approval page - - - - - - - - ii
Dedication - - - - - - - - iii
Acknowledgement - - - - - - - iv
Abstract - - - - - - - - - v
Table of Contents - - - - - - - vi

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.0 Introduction - - - - - - - 1
1.1 Background of the Study - - - - - 2
1.2 Statement of the Problems - - - - - 4
1.3 Objectives of the Study - - - - - 4
1.4 Significance of the Study - - - - - 5
1.5 Scope of the Study - - - - - - 6
1.6 Limitations of the Study - - - - - 6
1.7 Research Questions - - - - - - 7
1.8 Research Hypothesis - - - - - - 8
1.9 Definition of Terms - - - - - - 9
1.10 Theoretical Framework - - - - - 10

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction - - - - - - - 14

2.1 The Concept of Employee Participation - - - 15

2.2 Factors that Influence Participation - - - 20
2.3 Prerequisites for Participation - - - - 23
2.4 Forms of Employee Participation - - - - 25
2.5 Different needs for Participation - - - - 33
2.6 Views Expressed Concerning Participation - - 34
2.7 Constraints to Participation - - - - - 37
2.8 The Range of Options for Employee Participation - 39
2.9 Arguments for Participation - - - - - 43
2.10 Arguments against Participation - - - - 44
2.11 Historical Background - - - - - 45

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH DESIGN METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction - - - - - - - 49
3.1 Design of the Study - - - - - - 49
3.2 Area of the Study - - - - - - 50
3.3 Population of the Study - - - - - 50
3.4 Sample and Sampling Technique - - - - 51
3.5 Instrument for Data Collection - - - - 52
3.6 Validation of the Research Instrument - - - 53
3.7 Reliability of the Research Instrument - - - 54
3.8 Method of Data Collection - - - - - 54
3.9 Method of Data Analysis - - - - - 55

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.0 Introduction - - - - - - - 56
4.1 Presentation and Analysis of Data - - - - 56
4.2 Testing of Hypothesis - - - - - - 76

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
5.0 Introduction - - - - - - - 82
5.1 Summary of Findings - - - - - - 82
5.2 Conclusion - - - - - - - 84
5.3 Recommendations - - - - - - 85
5.4 Implications of Research Findings - - - - 88
5.5 Limitations - - - - - - - 89
5.6 Suggestions for Further Study - - - - 90
Bibliography - - - - - - - 91
Appendix - - - - - - - 93

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Raji, A. (2018). THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING IN NIGERIAN PUBLIC SECTORS. (A CASE STUDY OF POWER HOLDING COMPANY OF NIGERIA (PHCN) ENUGU). Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/the-impact-of-employees-participation-in-decision-making-in-nigerian-public-sectors-a-case-study-of-power-holding-company-of-nigeria-phcn-enugu-3314

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Raji, Alex "THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING IN NIGERIAN PUBLIC SECTORS. (A CASE STUDY OF POWER HOLDING COMPANY OF NIGERIA (PHCN) ENUGU)" Afribary. Afribary, 29 Jan. 2018, https://afribary.com/works/the-impact-of-employees-participation-in-decision-making-in-nigerian-public-sectors-a-case-study-of-power-holding-company-of-nigeria-phcn-enugu-3314. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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Raji, Alex . "THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING IN NIGERIAN PUBLIC SECTORS. (A CASE STUDY OF POWER HOLDING COMPANY OF NIGERIA (PHCN) ENUGU)". Afribary, Afribary, 29 Jan. 2018. Web. 19 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/the-impact-of-employees-participation-in-decision-making-in-nigerian-public-sectors-a-case-study-of-power-holding-company-of-nigeria-phcn-enugu-3314 >.

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Raji, Alex . "THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING IN NIGERIAN PUBLIC SECTORS. (A CASE STUDY OF POWER HOLDING COMPANY OF NIGERIA (PHCN) ENUGU)" Afribary (2018). Accessed April 19, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/the-impact-of-employees-participation-in-decision-making-in-nigerian-public-sectors-a-case-study-of-power-holding-company-of-nigeria-phcn-enugu-3314

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