ABSTRACT
The focus of this study is on the effect of down-sizing on workers’ performance in selected organizations in Enugu state. The objectives of the study are to: Determine the causes of down-sizing in Enugu State. Assess the role of human resources in down-sizing: Analyze how down-sizing affects the performance of workers: Identify the category of the workforce that is more likely to be down-sized. Data for this research were obtain from both primary and secondary sources. The study had a population size of 3,500, out of which a sample of 97 was realized using Taro Yamane’s statistical formula. Survey research design was adopted. Friedman Chi-square(X2) formula tables were used to test the hypotheses. To ensure that the research instrument was valid, a pre-test of every question in the questionnaire was carried out For reliability of the research instruments, a test and pre-test method was using Cronbach Alpha to calculate the result and the result gave reliability co-efficient of +0.9. Findings indicate that: The major cause of down-sizing is change in technology The role of human resources department is not mainly to guide workers to face the challenges of down-sizing; Down-sizing significantly affects the performance of workers; All categories of the workforce are not likely to be down-sized. Based on the findings the following recommendations are made: The chief executive officer of the organization must be aware of the changes in the external environment; Human resources department must take career development of the workers serious; the positive side of down-sizing must be made known to workers. Down-sizing cannot be stopped because what triggers it off like change in technology cannot be stopped.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Declaration i
Approval page ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgements iv
Abstract v
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
- Background of study 1
- Statement of the problem 2
- Objectives of the Study 2
- Research Question 3
- Research Hypotheses 3
- Significance of the Study 3
- Scope of the Study 3
- Limitations of the Study 4
- Definitions of Relevant Terms 4
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Conceptual Framework 7
2.2 Theoretical Framework 10
2.3 Causes of Down-sizing 10
2.4 Technological Innovation and Organizational Response 11
2.5 Effect of down-sizing 12
2.6 Human Resources Guidance to the workforce 14
2.7 Empowering Down-sized Workers 15
2.8 Career Self Management Plan 16
2.9 The Summary of the Review 17
2.10 Critique of The Review of Related Literature 18
CHAPTERTHREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction 25
3.1 Research Design 25
3.2 Sources of Data 25
3.3 Population of the Study 25
3.4 Sample size Determination 25
3.5 Sampling Technique 26
3.6 Instrument for Data Collection 26
3.7 Description of the Research Instrument 26
3.7.1 Validity of the Measuring Instrument 26
3.7.2 Reliability of the measuring Instrument 27
3.8 DECISION RULE 27
CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.1 Distribution and Collection of Data 29
4.2 Testing of Hypotheses 42
4.3 Discussion of results 49
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF RESEARCH FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary of Research Findings 50
5.2 Conclusion 51
5.3 Recommendations 51
5.4 Area of Further Study 51
BIBILIOGRAPHY
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