RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WORK ENGAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES IN CONSOLIDATED BREWERIES AWOMAMA AND INTERNATIONAL BREWERIES PLC ONITSHA

Abstract

This study examined employee engagement and its impact on organizational performance using Consolidated Breweries Awomama, Imo State, and International Breweries Onitsha, Anambra State. A survey approach was adopted, covering a population of 480 employees. Using Taro Yamane’s formula, a sample size of 218 respondents was selected. Data were collected through a five-point Likert scale questionnaire and reviewed literature. Percentages and tables were used for data presentation, while Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient in SPSS was used for hypothesis testing. The results showed critical values of 0.892, 0.960, and -0.840 for the three hypotheses. Findings revealed that employee empowerment significantly impacts organizational effectiveness, employee involvement enhances productivity, and employee commitment fosters organizational growth. The study concluded that breweries should empower employees, create conducive work environments, and implement training programs to enhance engagement and performance. Organizations, particularly in the brewery sector, should prioritize employee involvement and development to achieve sustained growth.