ORGANIZATIONAL SILENCE AND EMPLOYEES’ CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOUR IN SELECTED MINISTRIES IN AKWA IBOM STATE
Abstract
This study centered on organizational silence and employees’ citizenship behaviour in selected ministries in Akwa Ibom State. Three specific objectives was developed for this study. The three objectives were transformed into three research questions and three research hypotheses. Survey research design was applied in the study as adapted questionnaire were used in eliciting responses from the respondents. The population of the study was 486, while the sample size was 219 as determined using Taro Yamane sample size determination technique. The primary data generated for this study were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) analysis. Results from the study showed, among others that, there is a positive and significant relationship between subordinates’ fear of negative reactions and employees’ citizenship behaviour in selected ministries in Akwa Ibom State. It was concluded that organizational silence has a positive and significant relationship with employees’ citizenship behaviour in the selected ministries in Akwa Ibom State. Based on these findings, the researcher recommended, among others that, Heads of the ministries should create a working atmosphere where the employees will be encouraged to speak up on issues in the organization without fear.
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