The E.R.G Theory and Work Engagement of Employees in Lagos State Nigeria Health Sector

Abstract

The study examined Behavioral Management Theories with a focus on the Alderfer E.R.G Theory on work engagements of employees in the Health sector of Lagos State. The study was done through the use of a combination of two questionnaires that objectively measures Work engagement on one hand and the Existence, Relatedness, Growth and Interpersonal needs of employees. Hardcopy questionnaires were distributed across Lagos. 400 questionnaires were distributed among varying levels of employees within the Health Sector in Lagos State, Nigeria while 264 responded. Four research questions and Four hypotheses were tested at a significant level of 0.01%. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and simple correlation investigation. A substantial and affirmative interdependence amongst relatedness needs and work engagement was observed. There was also an observed inverse relationship amongst growth, existence and interpersonal needs. Hence, organisations seeking to strengthen the Work engagement of their employees should seek creative and cost-effective ways to meet these identified needs.