Industrial Conflict and Performance: Assessment of Oil and Gas Company in South-South Nigeria

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• January 30, 2025
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Authored by

Ighomrore Sharp Abome

Federal Polytechnic, Orogun Delta State

Abstract Industrial conflict refers to a situation in which the interests, goals, or values of two or more people are not in harmony with each other, causing them to frustrate each other’s efforts to achieve objectives within an organization. This study focused on industrial conflict and performance: assessment of oil and gas company in south-south Nigeria. A survey research design was used to conduct the study. A sample size of 374 people was selected from the total population. The sample consisted of Oil and Gas company employees in southern Nigeria. Stratified random sampling was used to segment the population. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were presented from the field. The results showed that collective bargaining on employees’ rights and protection achieved by the union leaders and the companies but not fully implemented, especially by the management. The management did not fully implement promotion policy to prevent workers’ grievances. The union leaders did their duty towards their member, but sometimes compromised on important issues that affect employees’ well-being in oil and gas companies. This study recommended that South-South Nigerian oil and gas companies should truly involve employees in collective bargaining through their unions as well making promotion policies need to be fair to everyone, including the implementation. Keywords: Industrial Conflict; South-South Nigeria; Oil and Gas Company; Collective Bargaining