EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY IN MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN RIVERS STATE

Abstract

The work environment is a multifactorial aspect of people’s life that affects organizational leaders and subordinates both in positive and negative ways. An important component of the work environment is the psychosocial working conditions, which are linked to psychological strain (DeLange et al., 2003, p.282). Work is closely related to effort, as well as joy, satisfaction from its creative effects, or the possibility to develop spiritual and physical powers (Strzeszewski, 1978, as cited in Stanislaw et al., 2018, p. 300). Work, therefore a dual activity which, by its nature and requirements to involve physical and mental capabilities, may be the source of well-being, pride, fulfillment, or alternatively cause apathy, frustration, illness or even death (Banka, 1994, as cited in Stanislaw et al., 2018, p. 302). Satisfaction from work can be regarded as an indicator of wellness, especially mental and social in the workplace, but as a factor influencing other spheres of human life (somatic health, family situation). Work environment on the behavior of its members has been an important issue of discussion and analysis since long back. In industrial context, the problems of increasing production and making the work environment more pleasant have been approached through the introduction of durable