Investigating the Impact of Employees Involvement in Decision Making on Employee Productivity in the Manufacturing Sector in Kenya: A Case of Tata Chemicals Magadi

This study examines the impact of employee involvement in decision making on employee productivity in the manufacturing sector in Kenya taking Tata Chemicals Magadi as its case study. It looks into demographic influences on the desire for involvement in decision making. The study finally endeavors to understand the form of employee involvement suitable for the manufacturing setup in Kenya and thus recommend appropriately. A quantitative study approach was used in this research. Data on employee involvement was collected by means of questionnaires to a sample of 65 respondents drawn from employees of Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited. Responses from the survey were statistically analyzed using descriptive statistics, product moment correlation and regression analysis and presented graphically. The results of the study indicate a significant relationship between employee involvement in decision making and employee productivity; a significant variation in the desire for involvement based on age, gender, education and rank. The findings also reveal an inclination towards direct forms of employee involvement in decision-making. This study suggest the need for the management of manufacturing firms to demonstrate high level of commitment to employee involvement in decision making.

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

masters

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

The Open University of Tanzania

Year dc:date.issued

2013

Author dc:creator

• Tunga, Moses Okiya

• 658 Gerneral management

Language dc:language

en