Title: RHYTHMIC REALIGNMENTS, PATTERN REINFORCEMENTS THROUGH RITUALS AND RESPONSIBLE MANUFACTURING IN NIGERIA
Authors:
Kpakol, Aborlo Gbaraka, Phd, Gabriel, Justin Mgbechi Odinioha, Phd and Onyeseinbo Dokubo
Abstract:
This research addressed rhythmic realignments and the extent to which new patterns or behavioural modifications to manufacturing are sustained through reinforcements from organisational rituals in enhancing outcomes of responsible manufacturing in Nigeria. The study is conducted as a mono method, adopting the quantitative method in the collection and analysis of the data. The study population comprised seven manufacturing companies in Rivers State, purposively selected in line with the focus of the research. The research also anchored on the dynamic capabilities theory, espousing the imperatives of capacity development in line with the global concerns over environmental and social degradation. Correlation assessments revealed significant relationships between rhythmic realignments (environmental and social) and responsible manufacturing, however, organisational rituals are observed to have an insignificant mediating effect on the variables. The result affirms the significance of rhythmic realignment to organisational relevance and validation, especially in line with emerging sustainability concerns. It was concluded that rhythmic realignments are essential in ensuring adherence and an improved disposition toward responsible manufacturing in Nigeria. It was also recommended that manufacturing companies draw on the unique environmental and social concerns of their context in the development of useful and suitable patterns or responsible operations.
Keywords: Rhythmic realignment, responsible manufacturing, environmental and social degradation, dynamic capabilities.
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