Workplace Environment and Employees’ Commitment: A Study of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area, Lagos State, Nigeria

Hammed Idowu Daniel TIJANI; Michael Adekunle Oderinde; Motunrayo Mutiat ABIMBOLA; Abayomi Olanrewaju ADEOYE

Authors

Hammed Idowu Daniel TIJANI Master Degree in Human Resource and Industrial Relations, Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria Author https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7595-3639
Michael Adekunle Oderinde PhD, Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7325-6371
Motunrayo Mutiat ABIMBOLA PhD, Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2748-8232
Abayomi Olanrewaju ADEOYE PhD, Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8070-722X

Keywords:

Workplace environment, social exchange theory, commitment, information, communication system, human relations theory, workforce

Abstract

Background of the study: Existing studies on the workplace environment have not paid much attention to the local government area in Lagos State, particularly Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA). This gap provided the rationale for the current study, which aimed to examine the level of relationship between workplace environments and its influence on employee commitment in the Lagos region, with a focus on Ojokoro LCDA. This study is grounded on the theoretical stances of social exchange and human relations.
Methodology: A descriptive survey research design was employed, selecting a total of two hundred and twenty-four (224) respondents through multistage sampling techniques.
Results: Findings revealed a strong, positive, and statistically significant relationship between the physical work environment and employee commitment (r = .540, p < .05). Additionally, a significant positive relationship was found between the information and communication system and employee commitment (r = .685, p < .05).
Conclusions: Based on the findings, it is recommended that the management of Ojokoro LCDA should continue improving the physical work environment to boost employee morale and commitment. Furthermore, Ojokoro LCDA's management should cultivate a workplace culture that encourages teamwork, as achieving targets together can make challenging tasks appear more manageable.

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