THE INTERACTIVE DYNAMICS BETWEEN UNION COMMITMENT AND JOB COMMITMENT WITHIN THE NIGERIAN WORKPLACE CONTEXT

Abstract

This study aims to explore the interactive dynamics between union commitment and job commitment within the Nigerian workplace context. The research sample comprises 288 full-time employees randomly selected from managerial and non-managerial positions across ten major Oil and Gas companies in the Niger Delta Region. Employing a quasi-experimental research design, data was collected through a cross-sectional survey, deemed suitable for administrative sciences. Data analysis utilized the Spearman rank correlation coefficient via Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 15. Results reveal a significant negative correlation between union commitment and job commitment within the Nigerian Oil and Gas sector, indicating that heightened commitment to labor unions may detract from job dedication. Consequently, highly union-committed employees in this industry may demonstrate lower levels of job commitment. The study concludes that union commitment significantly impacts job commitment within the Nigerian Oil and Gas sector, shedding light on both theoretical and managerial implications.