Workplace Diversity: An Empirical Examination of the Effect of Experiential Diversity on Employee Commitment in Nigerian Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy
This study examined the effect of workplace diversity on the employee performance of Federal Government parastatals, specifically the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy in Nigeria. It focused on experiential diversity and its impact on employee commitment within these parastatals. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, with data collected using structured questionnaires distributed 429 where 406 were retrieved from the staff members of the selected Federal Government parastatals under Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. The sample size was determined using the Taro Yamane formula, while a convenience sampling technique was employed to select respondents who were readily available for participation. Data analysis was conducted using inferential statistics, specifically linear regression, to test the study of the hypothesis. The findings indicated that experiential diversity (β = 0.0535, p > 0.05) does not significantly affect employee commitment. The study concluded that workplace diversity positively but insignificantly influences the performance of the Federal Government parastatals within the Ministry of Communications. It is recommended that organisations foster a knowledge-sharing culture to allow employees to benefit from their colleagues’ diverse experiences and expertise, ultimately leading to increased organisational commitment and innovation.
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