JOB INDIVIDUATION AND INFORMATION MANAGER PERFORMANCE IN MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN RIVERS STATE

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between job individuation and information manager performance in manufacturing sector in Rivers State. The objective of the study was to examine the extent of relationship between job security and manager performance in terms of innovativeness, service quality delivery and efficiency. Ten research questions and hypotheses were formulated to guide the study.  The study adopted the explanatory cross–sectional survey research design with a population of 332 information managers in 64 manufacturing firms in Rivers State. The sample size of the study was one hundred and eighty one (181) respondents which were obtained using the Taro Yamene formula. Questionnaire developed on a 5-point rating scale was used to elicit data from respondents.  Out of 181 copies of the questionnaire administered, a total of 172 copies were retrieved.  Mean and standard deviation were used for the univariate analysis; Spearman Rank Coefficient was used for the bivariate analysis while the multivariate analysis was done using Partial Correlation. SPSS version 23.0 was used. The analysis revealed that job individuation has significant positive relationship with information manager performance in manufacturing sector in Rivers State in terms of innovativeness, service quality delivery and efficiency. The study recommended that management should ensure that organizational justice prevails in every situation and adopt a reward system which will in turn propel information managers in the path of competence and competitiveness.