Conscientiousness and Employee Commitment in Manufacturing Companies in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between conscientiousness and employee commitment in manufacturing firms in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The study adopted the cross-sectional survey in its investigation of the variables. Primary source of data was generated through self- administered questionnaire. The population for the study was 400 employees of six (6) selected manufacturing companies in Port Harcourt. A sample size of 200 was determined using Taro Yamen’s formula. The reliability of the instrument was achieved by the use of the Cronbach Alpha coefficient with all the items scoring above 0.70. The hypotheses were tested using the Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation Statistics with the aid of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 23.0). The result showed that there is a significant relationship between conscientiousness and employee commitment in manufacturing firms in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The study therefore recommends that management of manufacturing companies in the process of recruiting, employers should look out for and give preference to people with conscientious traits, because, they do not just carry out their tasks well, but they also perform them well, reduce turnover and are committed to the goals of the organisation.

Personality-Traits Taxonomy and Operational and Environmental Performance: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Small and Medium Scale Manufacturing Enterprises

“…Conscientiousness may have a major and generally beneficial impact on how well small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) function. Conscientiousness may improve dependability, organisation, attention to detail, and general efficiency, which can have a positive and significant influence on SME success [15]. It helps create a trustworthy and accountable workplace culture, which may enhance client happiness, financial security, and general success.…”