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MANAGERS’ ATTITUDES AS A DETERMINANT OF ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA


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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
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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.

Journal: MRS Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Studies
ISSN(Online): 3049-1398
Publisher: MRS Publisher
Frequency: Monthly
Language: English

MANAGERS’ ATTITUDES AS A DETERMINANT OF ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA