THE IMPACT OF PERCEPTION OF PERSONNEL SAFETY ON EMPLOYEE’S (CASE STUDY MOBIL PRODUCING NIGERIA UNLIMITED)

Abstract

This study was on the impact of perception of personnel safety on employee’s commitment. Using Mobil producing Nigeria unlimited. Three objectives were raised which included: To find out the relationship between personnel safety and employee’s commitment in Mobil producing Nigeria unlimited, to find out the relationship between safety measures in organization and employee’s commitment in Mobil producing Nigeria unlimited and to find out whether Mobil producing Nigeria unlimited management pay attention to organizational safety. The total population for the study is 75 selected staffs of Mobil producing Nigeria unlimited in Abuja. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. Descriptive Survey research design was adopted for this study. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentages and frequencies. The study recommend that, management should put in place proper and regularly ways of disposing waste in the organization as part of their mechanisms in ensuring safety at the workplace

 Chapter one

Introduction

1.1Background of the study

From past to present in order to prevent or at least minimize occupational accidents, many regulations, mainly on technical and legal basis have been made. Despite these, the number of occupational accidents has kept on rising (Bergman et al., 2014; Clarke, 2006). According to International Labor Organization (ILO), 317 million occupational accidents occur in the world every year and consequently 2.3 million people lose their lives (ILO, 2015). When compared to developed countries such as United States, Canada and Japan, it is observed that the frequency of occupational accidents occurring in Turkey is four times more (MEGEM, 2014). This only makes us think that taking measures on technical and legal levels is not enough for reducing occupational accident rates and “human” factor needs to be regarded as important just as much as other factors (Dursun, 2013).

        That guaranteeing one of the most fundamental rights of mankind, the right to live and maintain their bodily integrity, beyond a moral responsibility has become a constitutional obligation. In this context, the issue of occupational safety should not be considered a responsibility which merely consists of written rules that are fulfilled by employees (1982 Turkish Constitution 17th, 50th, 57th Acts). Therefore, it is significant to create an occupational safety atmosphere which all employees have embraced and internalized. To generate such an atmosphere, it has been considered necessary that safety perceptions and priorities of employees have to be underscored in establishing organizational values, beliefs and symbols. In the global market where competition among companies is increasing, organizations attempt to maximize their performances and aim to provide benefits for their shareholders. At this point the occupational accidents cause serious financial damage in terms of labor force loss, compensation and health expanses. The ILO data suggests occupational accidents cost nearly 4% of a country’s gross national product (GNP) (ILO, 2015). Additionally, occupational accidents lead to demoralization of employees of an organization and thus reduce employees’ commitment.

Statement of the problem

Today qualified labor force needs to work with a candid commitment for an organization since this is the only way the organization can compete in any sector. In relation with this, the concept of organizational commitment (OC), which is defined as “embracing the aims and values of an organization, trying to be a part of it and feeling like a family member” (Steers, 1977) is a frequently visited issue in organizational behavior research domain. It is more important for employees to perceive that management pays attention to organizational safety. In this context, the safer employees feel the more commitment they have for their organization. This study which is prepared to draw attention to the significance of creating a safe climate in the organizational management process aims to explore the impact of perception of personnel safety on employee’s commitment using Mobil producing Nigeria unlimited as a cases study

Objective of the study

The objective of the study is to ascertain the impact of perception of personnel safety on employee’s commitment. A cases study of Mobil producing Nigeria unlimited.  The specific objectives are;

1. To find out the relationship between personnel safety and employee’s commitment in Mobil producing Nigeria unlimited
2. To find out the relationship between safety measures in organization and employee’s commitment in Mobil producing Nigeria unlimited
3. To find out whether Mobil producing Nigeria unlimited management pay attention to organizational safety

Research question

The following research questions were formulated;

1. What is the relationship between personnel safety and employee’s commitment in Mobil producing Nigeria unlimited?
2. What is the relationship between safety measures in organization and employee’s commitment in Mobil producing Nigeria unlimited?
3. Do Mobil producing Nigeria unlimited management pay attention to safety of the organization?

Research Hypotheses

The following research hypotheses were formulated;

H0: there is no significant relationship between personnel safety and employee’s commitment

H1: there is significant relationship between personnel safety and employee’s commitment

H0: there is no significant relationship between safety measures in organization and employee’s commitment

H2: there is significant relationship between safety measures in organization and employee’s commitment

H0: management of Mobil producing Nigeria unlimited does not pay attention to organizational safety

H3: management of Mobil producing Nigeria unlimited do pay attention to organizational safety

Significance of the study

The study will be very significant to students, organizations, Mobil producing Nigeria unlimited and policy makers. The study will give a clear insight on the impact of perception of personnel safety on employee commitment. The result of the study will give impact related to safety in organization and employee commitment and this will give good productivity in the organization. The study will also serve as a reference to other researcher that will embark on the related topic

Scope of the study

The scope of the study covers the impact of perception of personnel safety on employee commitment. The study is limited to in Mobil producing Nigeria unlimited

Limitation of the study

Limitations/constraints are inevitable in carrying out a research work of this nature. However, in the course of this research, the following constraints were encountered thus:

1. Non-availability of enough resources (finance): A work of this nature is very tasking financially, money had to be spent at various stages of the research such resources which may aid proper carrying out of the study were not adequately available.
2. Time factor: The time used in carrying out the research work is relatively not enough to bring the best information out of it. However, I hope that the little that is contained in this study will go a long way in solving many greater problems.

Definition of terms

Safety: the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.

Employee commitment: Commitment to work or work commitment is defined as the level of enthusiasm an employee has towards his/her tasks assigned at a workplace. It is the feeling of responsibility that a person has towards the goals, mission, and vision of the organization he/she is associated with.

Perception: the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.

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