ABSTRACT
The issue of strike by organization has been so rampant that the government will have to do something urgently about this situation, so as not Jeopardize the existence of the organization. This study therefore examines trade union and strike actions in Nigeria with focus on staff of Olabisi Onabanjo University. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised of the entire staff of Olabisi Onabanjo University. The sample for this study were three hundred and seventy three (373) academic staff and three hindered and forty two (342) non-academic staff totaling seven hundred and fifteen (715) staff that were randomly selected to represent all the employees in Olabisi Onabanjo University. Questionnaire was used to gather information from the participant. The data generated were analysed using chi-square method of analysis. Findings from the study showed that there is a significant relationship between strike influence and trade union action on employees’ However, strike also affects the growth of an organisation. It was concluded that with trade unions in manufacturing company, there would be efficient relationship between workers and management thereby bringing high productivity through the effort of unions reducing turnover rate and workers insecurity, increasing workers morale by enabling them have a collective voice to address their problems and receive solutions and compensation, improved working condition. Among other recommendations is that general upward view of the fringe benefits should be carried out to be in line with the economic needs of the staff.
TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objective of the Study
1.4 Scope of the Study
1.5 Research Questions
1.6 Research Hypothesis
1.7 Research Methodology
1.8 Significance of the Study
1.9 Limitation of the Study
1.10 Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO: Literature Review, Conceptual and Theoretical Framework
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Conceptual and Theoretical Framework
2.2.1 Industrial Relations as A Concept
2.2.2 Significance of Good Industrial Relations
2.2.3 Parties in the Industrial Relations System
2.2.4 Objectives of Industrial Relations
2.2.5 Strike; Types, Causes and Its Impact
2.2.5a. Why Does Worker Go On Strike?
2.2.5b Type of Strike
2.2.5c Causes of Strike
2.2.5d The Impact of Strike
2.3 Strikes as A Problem
2.3.1 The Positive Influence of Strike Action
2.3.2 The Right to Strikes
2.4 The History, Emergence and Growth of Trade Unionism in Nigeria
2.5 Factors That Influenced Union Growth in Nigeria Public Policy
2.6 Problems Facing Trade Unions in Nigeria
2.6.1 Functions and Objectives of Trade Unions
2.6.2 The Theories of Conflict
2.7. Improving Employee Performance
2.7.1 Why Does this Result Approach to Improving Employee Performance Work
2.7.2 What Types of Results Can You Link to Employee Performance?
2.8 Productivity
2.2.8a Measuring Productivity
2.2.8b Factor Influencing Productivity
2.9 Solutions to Curb Strike Action
2.10 Empirical Evidence
CHAPTER THREE: Research Design
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Design of the Study
3.2 Area of the Study
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Sample and Sampling Technique
3.5 The Sample
3.6 Instrument for Data Collection
3.7 Validity of Instrument
3.7.1 Reliability of the Instrument
3.8 Method of Data Collection
3.9 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: Data Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Discussion For Further Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: Summary of Findings Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
References
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