Influence of Work Specialization on Employees Productivity: A Case of Seven-Up Bottling Plant, Benin City-Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the perceived influence of work specialization on productivity in seven up Bottling Plant located in Benin City- Nigeria. The study is a case study type of research design. The major instrument used for primary data collection was a modified version of Employee Perception Scale (EPS), designed in four point Likert Scale format. Data collected was analyzed with descriptive statistics and Simple Linear Regression. Findings show an R value of .916 meaning that a linear relationship exists between positive perception of work specialization and productivity while the computed R square value of .838 is an indication that 83 percent of employee’s productivity is influenced by positive perception of work specialization. Based on the findings, it was suggested that there was the need for managers and employers of labour to understand the perception of their employees so as to be able to create a strong work culture, improve employee engagement and productivity.