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Full Length Research Paper
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Influence of
workers’ training programmes on conflict reduction in
industrial organizations in Nigeria
Oluseyi A. Shadare
Department of Industrial Relations and Personnel Management,
Faculty of Business Administration University of Lagos,
Lagos State, Nigeria.
E-mail:
seyidare2001@yahoo.co.uk.
Accepted 21 April, 2010 |
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Abstract |
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This study investigated the influence of workers’ training
programmes on conflict reduction among industrial workers in
Nigeria. This is for the purpose of ascertaining the relevance
of workers’ training programmes, as an alternative approach to
human capital formation and conflict reduction among industrial
workers in Nigeria. A total of 416 respondents were selected for
the study using stratified sampling technique to reflect the two
strata of public and private organizations. Two sets of
questionnaires, with five subscales, titled ‘Workers Training
Programmes Scale (WTPS) and Conflict Reduction Scale (CRS)’ were
used for data collection. All the hypothesized research
questions were tested using Regression Analysis and t-test
statistical methods at 0.05 alpha levels. The findings revealed
that workers’ training programmes (taken together) had
significantly influenced conflict reduction among industrial
workers. It was also found that only three independent variables
(computer skill training, labour relations skill training and
interpersonal treatment skill training) have significantly
influenced conflict reduction. However, it was found that
management skill, conflict skill and communication skill
training programmes were not as significant in influencing
conflict reduction in work organization. Also, there was no
significant difference in the level of both female and male
workers’ participation in workers’ training programmes in both
public and private organizations selected for the study. Based
on the findings of this study, it is recommended that workers’
training programmes should be given priority by all
establishments in order to forestall industrial peace for all
levels of workers. Also, training needs of the organization as
well as that of workers must be identified before making
recommendations for training. This will possibly foster
specialization and encourage technical-driven training in work
organizations.
Key words:
Nigeria, workers, training programmes, conflict reduction,
organizations. |
