EMPLOYEES’ PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING AND ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY OF DANGOTE CEMENT PLC, OBAJANA, KOGI STATE

This study examined the effect of employees’ participation in decision making on organizational productivity in Dangote Cement Company, Obajana, Kogi State, Nigeria. The study covered a period between 2019-2024. The study employed survey research design. The population of the study comprises of 1982 staff of Dangote Cement Company, Obajana, Kogi State while the sample size of the study is 320 which was determined using Krejcie and Morgan (1970). The hypotheses of the study were tested using multiple regression analysis with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 23.0. The study found that employee consultation has negative (-8.493) and significant (.000) effect on organizational productivity in Dangote Cement Company, Obajana, Kogi State, Nigeria. Also, the study found that employee engagement has positive (1.410) and insignificant (.160) effect on organizational productivity in Dangote Cement Company, Obajana, Kogi State, Nigeria. The study found that employee commitment (14.148) has positive and significant (.000) effect on organizational productivity in Dangote Cement Company, Obajana, Kogi State, Nigeria. The study concluded that employees’ participation in decision making impact organizational productivity. Based on the findings and conclusion, the study recommended that organization should train managers and supervisors on effective consultation techniques to make employees feel genuinely heard while maintaining productivity. Firms should implement tailored engagement programs that resonate with employee needs and job roles, such as workshops, open forums, and innovation challenges. Firms should offer competitive incentives, career development opportunities, and a clear path for growth to build long-term loyalty and dedication among employees.