BUSINESS AND FINANCE JOURNAL

TEAM BUILDING AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN RIVERS STATE NIGERIA

CHIKE-ENIGWE, CHIKE, Prof. CHIKWE, J. E.

March 13, 2026

Citation

BUSINESS AND FINANCE JOURNAL , Vol. 17 (1) (2026) , pp. 95-110

Details

ISSN: 988-47876
Published: March 13, 2026
Status: Published

Abstract

This study examines the correlation between team building and employee productivity across industrial enterprises in Rivers State, Nigeria, emphasising the moderating influence of organisational culture. Low production efficiency and poor work quality are signs of low staff productivity, which makes it harder for companies to compete when they face problems with infrastructure and supply chains. The objective is to analyse the influence of team building dimensions (cohesion and communication) on productivity indicators, with organisational culture serving as a moderating factor. A cross-sectional design was utilised, employing questionnaires distributed to 42 managers from 10 organisations, with 33 valid replies analysed using the Pearson Moment Correlation Coefficient in SPSS. The results show that there are significant positive correlations between cohesion and output efficiency (r = .641, p < .000), cohesion and work quality (r = .776, p = .001), communication and output efficiency (r = .423, p < .000), communication and work quality (r = .644, p < .000), and a moderated relationship by organisational culture (r = .586, p = .001). Team building greatly increases productivity, and this effect is much stronger in cultures that favour it. To enhance productivity, it is recommended to do frequent team-building workshops, set up mentoring programs, use digital communication tools, create feedback loops, and make cultural policies that incorporate everyone. Further study should look into effects that are exclusive to certain sectors and that last over time.

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