THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN 5S METHODOLOGY AND WORKPLACE EFFICIENCY OF OIL AND GAS FIRMS IN RIVERS STATE

Abstract

This study examine the relationship between 5S methodology and workplace efficiency of oil and gas firms in Rivers state. The dimensions of 5s methodology adopted under the study were 5s information management, 5s office environment while measures of workplace efficiency were resource efficiency, operational efficiency. Four research questions and four hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Cross sectional survey design was adopted for this study.  The population of the study consisted of 50 Oil and Gas firms operating in Rivers State for over 10 years and above who are members of petroleum association of Nigeria as retrieved from yellow page directory (2022). The study adopted a census sampling method. 3 managerial staff (operational manager, branch manager and human resource manager) were selected from each firm multiplied by 50 firms give us a total of 150 respondents. The primary data for this study were generated through questionnaire. The result of the Cronbach's Alpha reliability test indicates .806 which is above .70 which implies that the items are reliable. The research questions were analysis with the aid of descriptive statistics using mean and standard deviation while hypotheses were tested using Pearson product moment correlation on SPSS. The study revealed that there is a significant relationship between 5s Information Management and measures of workplace Efficiency of oil and gas firms in Rivers state. There is a significant relationship between relationship between 5s Office Environments and measures of workplace Efficiency of oil and gas firms in Rivers state. The study concluded that there is a significant relationship between  5S methodology and workplace efficiency of oil and gas firms in Rivers state. The successful implementation of 5S in information management and office environments can lead to improved productivity, reduced waste, enhanced safety, and streamlined processes. The study recommended among others that Oil and gas firms in Rivers State should invest in comprehensive training programs to educate employees about the 5S methodology and its benefits. This will ensure that all staff members understand the principles and actively participate in the implementation process.