EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE AT DAGOTE CEMENT COMPANY, OBAJANA, KOGI STATE
Abstract
This study examined the relationship between employee engagement (affective, cognitive, and behavioral engagement) and organizational performance at Dangote Cement Company, Obajana, Kogi State. The objectives were to determine the impact of affective, cognitive, and behavioral engagement on organizational performance. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, with a study population of 382 employees. Using Taro Yamane’s formula, a sample size of 132 employees was selected. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson Correlation Analysis to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed a strong positive correlation between employee engagement and organizational performance. Affective engagement had a correlation coefficient of 0.725 (p < 0.05), indicating that employees who are emotionally connected to their work contribute significantly to the company's success. Cognitive engagement showed a moderate correlation of 0.691 (p < 0.05), highlighting the role of intellectual stimulation in enhancing productivity. Behavioral engagement had the strongest correlation at 0.743 (p < 0.05), demonstrating that employees who take proactive actions significantly boost organizational performance. The study concluded that employee engagement is a critical factor for organizational success, as emotionally, cognitively, and behaviorally engaged employees drive productivity, efficiency, and growth. It recommended that Dangote Cement Company should implement recognition programs, enhance training opportunities, strengthen leadership practices, and foster a positive work environment to improve employee engagement. Future research should expand to other industries and explore engagement trends over time using longitudinal studies.
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