Background of the Study
Job rotation, a human resource management practice that involves periodically moving employees between different roles within an organization, has long been considered a strategy for enhancing employee skills, fostering job satisfaction, and reducing monotony (Ogunyemi & Olatunji, 2023). In the context of Dangote Flour Mills, Sokoto State, job rotation may not only serve as a mechanism to enhance employee skills but also to increase overall productivity and performance. By exposing employees to various tasks and responsibilities, job rotation can provide individuals with a more diversified skill set, prepare them for higher-level roles, and contribute to a more flexible workforce.
Dangote Flour Mills operates in the highly competitive flour milling industry, where the need for skilled employees who can adapt to different roles is crucial for the company’s success. Job rotation is seen as a strategic tool to cultivate such versatile employees while promoting personal growth and job satisfaction. However, despite the known advantages of job rotation, its direct effect on employee skill development within the context of Dangote Flour Mills, Sokoto State, has not been extensively studied. This study seeks to investigate how job rotation impacts skill development among employees at Dangote Flour Mills, offering insights into the effectiveness of this practice in enhancing workforce capability.
Statement of the Problem
The relationship between job rotation and skill development at Dangote Flour Mills in Sokoto State remains underexplored. While job rotation has been linked to increased employee satisfaction and skill acquisition in various organizations, there is insufficient data regarding its specific effects in Dangote Flour Mills. It is important to examine whether job rotation leads to substantial skill development and contributes to the improvement of the company's operational performance.
Objectives of the Study
1. To assess the effect of job rotation on employee skill development at Dangote Flour Mills, Sokoto State.
2. To identify the key skills developed through job rotation at Dangote Flour Mills.
3. To evaluate the impact of job rotation on employee performance and job satisfaction in Dangote Flour Mills, Sokoto State.
Research Questions
1. How does job rotation affect employee skill development at Dangote Flour Mills, Sokoto State?
2. What specific skills are employees able to develop through job rotation at Dangote Flour Mills?
3. What is the relationship between job rotation, employee performance, and job satisfaction at Dangote Flour Mills?
Research Hypotheses
1. Job rotation positively affects employee skill development at Dangote Flour Mills, Sokoto State.
2. Job rotation leads to the development of technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills in employees at Dangote Flour Mills.
3. Job rotation enhances employee performance and job satisfaction at Dangote Flour Mills, Sokoto State.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study will focus on Dangote Flour Mills in Sokoto State, examining the effects of job rotation on skill development. The research will be limited to employees who have participated in job rotation programs. Limitations include the possibility that some employees may not fully disclose their experiences with job rotation, potentially affecting the accuracy of the findings.
Definitions of Terms
• Job Rotation: A practice where employees are periodically moved between different roles or tasks within an organization to gain a broader skill set and reduce job monotony.
• Employee Skill Development: The process by which employees acquire and enhance their abilities through training, experience, or exposure to different job functions.
• Employee Performance: The level at which an employee successfully completes their tasks and contributes to organizational goals.
• Job Satisfaction: The degree to which employees feel content and fulfilled in their work roles.