Participative Management and Employee Productivity in Agro- Entrepreneurship Firms in Anambra State

Abstract

The study examined the participative management and employee productivity in agro-entrepreneurship firms in Anambra state. the objectives of the study were to: examine the effect of direct employee’ participation, consultative employee’ participation, representative employee’ participation employee ownership participation on employee productivity in agro-entrepreneurship firms in Anambra state. However four hypotheses are formulated in line with the objectives. The study were anchored on Subjective Expected Utility theory (SEU) developed by L. J. Savage in 1954. The study adopted survey method of research. Data were generated through primary and secondary sources. The method for data collection was questionnaire which was administered randomly among the staff of the selected firm. The populations of the study were 2244, The sample size of the study is four hundred and thirty-two (432). While three hundred and thirty-two (332) where retrieved. The hypotheses were tested using regression method at 0.05% level of significance. The findings of the study revealed, There was significant relationship between direct employees’ participation in effective decision making and employee productivity in agro-entrepreneurship firms in Anambra state (t-7.761 p-0.00).There was significant relationship between consultative employees’ participation in effective decision making and employee productivity in agro-entrepreneurship firms in Anambra state (t-6.112 p-0.00).There was significant relationship between Representative employees’ participation in effective decision making and employee productivity in agro-entrepreneurship firms in Anambra state (t-2.836 p-0.00).The study recommends that The dimension and scope to which employee participate in organization sensitive issues should be deepened so as to attracts employee trust and commitment.Monthly or quarterly meetings and consultations with subordinates on crucial issues will stimulate employee morale and promote self-motivation as they will feel recognized and valued in the organization. This will be achieved through open and effective communication between the management and subordinates.