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JCARM

Journal of Contemporary Academic Research and Methodologies

JCARM

3139-7247

Ivory and Finch Publishers

10.5281/zenodo.22684028

JCARM_SEP_26_018

Original Research Article

IMPACT OF JOB SPECIALISATION ON OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN THE NIGERIAN MANUFACTURING SECTOR

Olalekan Victor (PhD)

DANIYAN

Bola Ahmed Tinubu- Centre for Space Transport and Propulsion, Epe-Lagos, Nigeria. daniyanayo@gmail.com Olawale Babasola

Adebanjo

CSTP, EPE-LAGOS Folorunsho Toyin

Ariyo

CSTP, EPE-LAGOS Imade Laura

Andrew

CSTP, EPE-LAGOS Michael Adebayo

Kehinde

CSTP, EPE-LAGOS

10 09 2026

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Job specialization is a key principle of modern manufacturing aimed at improving efficiency and product quality. This study examines the impact of job specialization on operational performance in the Nigerian manufacturing sector. Using a survey design, data were collected from 350 employees across 10 manufacturing firms in Lagos and Ogun States. Correlation and regression were used to analyse the data. Findings revealed that job specialization has a significant positive effect on operational efficiency, product quality and job satisfaction. However, excessive specialization also led to employee monotony and reduced flexibility. The study recommends balanced specialization with job rotation and cross-training. The study concludes that strategic job specialization is critical for the competitiveness of Nigerian manufacturing firms.

Job Specialisation Operational Efficiency Product Quality Manufacturing Job Satisfaction and Operational Performance.

02 09 2026 03 09 2026

This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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