An Empirical Investigation of the Effect of Job-related Diversity on Employee Satisfaction in Nigeria Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy

This research examined how job-related diversity influences employee satisfaction within Federal Government parastatals under Nigeria's Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. Employing a descriptive survey research design, data were collected through structured questionnaires distributed to 529 staff members from selected Federal Government parastatals. The study assessed reliability using Cronbach’s formula and employed purposive sampling to select respondents based on specific, pre-defined characteristics that the researcher identified as relevant to the study. The gathered data were analysed using descriptive statistics, including frequency distribution and means, while multiple regression analysis tested the study's hypotheses. Results indicated that job-related diversity (β = 0.098, p < 0.05) significantly and positively impacts employee satisfaction in Federal Government MDAs within the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. In conclusion, the research affirmed that job-related diversity has a notable positive effect on employee satisfaction among Federal Government parastatals. The study recommends that organisations create a collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork and values diverse perspectives.