MANAGERS’ ATTITUDES AS A DETERMINANT OF ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
Sr No:
Page No:
10-16
Language:
English
Authors:
Stella Chinelo Nwagbala, PhD*, Attah David, Prince Godswill Akhimien, Samuel Ejiogu Anodi, David Musa Edibo, Francisca Nkiruka Ezeanokwasa PhD
Received:
2026-02-23
Accepted:
2026-03-26
Published Date:
2026-04-09
Abstract:
This research explored how managers’ attitudes shape organizational performance in selected pharmaceutical companies in
Anambra State. The focus was on two key areas: how a manager’s motivation influences employees’ attitudes, and how achievementoriented attitudes among managers affect employee job satisfaction. Using a survey design, data was collected from 196 respondents
through questionnaires, and the results were analyzed with Arithmetic Mean and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (via
SPSS version 20). The findings showed a clear positive relationship between managers’ motivation and employees’ attitudes. In other
words, when managers are motivated and achievement-driven, employees tend to feel more satisfied and perform better. Based on
these results, the study concluded that managers’ attitudes, employee motivation, and job satisfaction are critical drivers of
performance in pharmaceutical companies. It recommended that managers should pay close attention to employees’ attitudes, since
negative attitudes can reduce productivity. Furthermore, managers should actively seek ways to improve employee well-being, as this
directly enhances organizational effectiveness.
Keywords:
managers’ attitude, employee’s motivation, job satisfaction, organizational performance.