Work-life balance and employees’ commitment in plastics manufacturing firms in Anambra State, Nigeria

https://doi.org/10.35912/ahrmr.v3i2.2047
Published: Jun 10, 2024

Abstract:

Purpose: This study aims to determine the correlation between work-life balance and employee commitment in plastic manufacturing firms in Anambra State, Nigeria.

Research Methodology: A descriptive survey design was employed, the questionnaire was used to elucidate information from respondents while regression analysis was used to test the stated hypotheses and determine the relationships between the variables in the study.

Results:–life balance-continuance commitment had a positive but minor impact on employees' commitment, normative commitment had a substantial negative influence on employees' commitment, and affective commitment had a strong positive relationship with employees' dedication.

Limitations: This study was limited to plastic manufacturing firms in Anambra State, Nigeria. It is expected that the financial and health sectors, which are known to have stiff working conditions, should be researched to support or contradict this current finding.

Contribution: This study is expected to serve as a working tool for SME operators, manufacturing firms, policymakers, and the government, as offering a healthy work-life balance can be a significant factor in attracting top talent.

Keywords:
1. Affective
2. Continuance
3. Normative
4. Commitment
5. Employees’ and Work-life
Authors:
1 . Mary Ezinne Kekeocha
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria
2 . Amechi Fabian Anoke
3 . Nkechi Chukwuemeka-Onuzulike
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria
4 . Nzewi Hope Ngozi
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria
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Kekeocha, M. E., Anoke, A. F., Chukwuemeka-Onuzulike, N., & Ngozi, N. H. (2024). Work-life balance and employees’ commitment in plastics manufacturing firms in Anambra State, Nigeria. Annals of Human Resource Management Research, 3(2), 141–154. https://doi.org/10.35912/ahrmr.v3i2.2047
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