INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY IN NIGERIA’S MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY: A CASE STUDY OF LAFARGE AFRICA PLC
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This study examines the relationship between workforce diversity and organizational sustainability in Nigeria’s manufacturing industry. The study focuses on how gender, age, ethnic, and educational diversity influence sustainability practices and outcomes. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was used, targeting employees of Lafarge Africa Plc. The sample included 81 respondents selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed with descriptive statistics and multiple regression. The findings show that diversity has mixed effects on sustainability. Gender and ethnic diversity show negative but significant effects, while age and educational diversity show positive and significant effects. The regression model explains 45.1% of the variance in organizational sustainability, showing that diversity is an important factor for long-term growth and competitiveness. The study highlights the need for firms in Nigeria to manage diversity carefully in order to reduce conflict, improve innovation, and build trust with stakeholders. These results suggest that effective diversity management can support sustainable performance in economic, social, and environmental dimensions of manufacturing firms in Nigeria.
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