THE IMPACT OF CO-OPERATIVE PLANNING ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE ( A STUDY OF NIGERIAN PORT AUTHORITY PLC)
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the impact of co-operative planning on organizational performance in the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), a key public institution central to Nigeria’s economic infrastructure. Co-operative planning—defined as the participatory involvement of employees in goal setting, strategic decisions, and execution—has been recognized globally for its potential to enhance organizational efficiency, innovation, and employee commitment. The study focused on three major components of co-operative planning: employee participation, goal alignment, and inclusiveness in decision-making.Using a descriptive survey research design, data were collected from 305 employees of NPA using structured questionnaires, with a 96.7% response rate. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools, including correlation and multiple regression analyses, were employed to test the relationships between co-operative planning variables and organizational performance.
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