Autonomy and Organizational Commitment of Selected Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria

Abstract

This study using descriptive and inferential statistical methods empirically investigates the association between autonomy and organizational commitment. Data was generated from a sample of 137 respondents through personally administered questionnaire copies. Analysis entailed the descriptive illustration of sample characteristics using charts and frequency distributions. A total of three hypotheses are postulated and tested using the Spearman rank order correlation coefficient. The results revealed a significant relationship between autonomy and the measures of organizational commitment, namely: Affective commitment, Continuance commitment and Normative commitment. Based on the results, it is therefore recommended that organizations ensure that staffs are allowed the necessary autonomy and space in effectively and efficiently carrying out their roles within the organization since such actions have been revealed to endear commitment and satisfaction from the employees.