Workplace Democratic Practices and Workforce Sustainability of Manufacturing Companies in Rives State

Abstract

The study examined the relationship between workplace democratic practices and the workforce sustainability of manufacturing companies in Rives State. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design. The population of the study consisted of 450 respondents in seven (7) manufacturing firms in Rivers State. A sample size of 212 participants was derived from the population using Taro Yamene’s formula. A questionnaire was used in data collection, and the data were analyzed using structural equation modeling, which comprised the statistical tools necessary for the hypothesis testing. The result indicated a significant relationship between workplace democratic practices and the workforce sustainability of manufacturing companies in Rives State. Based on the findings, the study concludes that workplace democratic practices relate to the workforce sustainability of manufacturing companies in Rives State. Therefore, it is recommended that management promote diversity and inclusivity in the workplace in order to improve work-life balance in manufacturing companies in Rives State. They should provide diversity and inclusion training programs to enhance the work-life balance of manufacturing companies in Rhodes State. Management should establish effective communication channels to improve work-life balance and encourage regular and transparent communication between management and employees to improve the work-life balance of manufacturing companies in Rives State.