George-Pepple, D.
Department of Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Rivers State University,
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
The study examined the relationship between employee vigour and industrial harmony of indigenous oil and gas services companies in Rivers State. Vigour was the predictor variable, while industrial harmony was the criterion variable measured with no grievance and no strike. Based on the conceptual framework, three (2) research questions were formulated and two hypotheses. Social exchange theory and the goal setting theory were adopted as the base line theories to underpin the study. Cross-sectional survey was employed as the research design. A total of forty-eight (48) managers and supervisors was drawn from the population of eight indigenous oil and gas services companies in Rivers State. The study adopted primary method of data collection. The questionnaire went through content validity test, while Cronbach alpha coefficient was employed in testing for reliability. The data collected were analyzed via descriptive analytical tool and inferential statistical tools with the aid of statistical package for social science. The result of the findings revealed a strong positive and significant relationship between employee vigour and no grievance, and also a strong positive and significant relationship between employee vigour and no strike of indigenous oil and gas services companies in Rivers State. Based on the findings the study concludes that employee vigour relates with the industrial harmony. The study recommended that relationship within the workplace should be structured to allow reciprocal respect and mutual understanding that will enhance employee vigour and in turn reduce grievance and strike of indigenous oil and gas services companies in Rivers State.
Key words: Employee vigour, Industrial harmony, grievance, strike and employee engagement.
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