Perceived Influence Of Downsizing On Survivors' Psychological Stability And Job Performance Among Workers In Ibadan

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of downsizing on psychological stability and job performance among workers in Ibadan. Sample consists of one hundred and seventy-five workers (140 federal and state civil servants and 35 university lecturers). The civil service represented downsized organisations, while the university represented undownsized organisations. Both parties were randomly selected from government ministries and agencies, and university of Ibadan. They responded to Workers' Psychological Stability Assessment Scale (WOPSAS, r =0.91) and Job Performance Assessment Scale (JOPAS, r =0.89). Two hypotheses were raised and tested in the study. Data were analyzed using simple percentages, chi-square and t-test. Findings revealed that workers in non-downsized environment have higher level of psychological stability than workers in downsized environments. Findings also revealed that perceived job performance was higher among non-downsized workers. Implications of these findings were discussed and recommendations were given, particularly as workers develop the feelings of insecurity.

African Journal of Cross-Cultural psychology and sport facilitation (AJCPSF) Vol. 9 2007: pp. 61-72