ABSTRACT
The research was carried out to ascertain the Impact of Employee
Participation on Company Performance; A study of Access Bank
Nigeria Plc, Enugu. Four departments in the Bank were used for
the study, while a sample size of 36 respondents participated in the
research study. The reason for growing interest in Employee
Participation and its effects were discussed. Also the different
categories of Employee Participation were examined to find out
their peculiarities and what can be done to improve their
participation and their outcome. Furthermore, the issue of
Employee Participation and welfare were put into consideration,
with emphasis on the right policies to be implemented in order to
get the best out of the employees. However, the analysis of the
data was based on the research questions answered by the
respondents.
The questionnaire was analysed using simple
percentage distribution formula. The given level of significance was
at 95%. The hypothesis was analysed using chi-square and
correlation. Finally, the researcher discovered that the combination
of participation and welfare measures (such as equal opportunities
and family – friendly policies) help to enhance both Organisational
performance and the quality of working life. Policy support should
focus on union recognition and activity within a human rights
framework, since this can positively influence employees’ behavior
towards Organisational goals and employer behavior towards their
employees.
