Gender Discrimination and Organizational Performance in Public Hospitals in Abia State, Nigeria

Abstract

In Nigeria, gender inequality is pervasive, with women experiencing unequal opportunities and consequences. The study investigated how gender discrimination affects organizational performance in Abia State's public hospitals. This study used a quantitative approach to its research methodology, and questionnaires were used to collect data. The total population used for this study is 3,220 and the study adopted the Taro Yamane formula to determine the sample size of 356 employees. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and the hypothesis was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The finding revealed that gender discrimination negatively affects organizational performance, including operational efficiency, corporate prestige, and decreased customer satisfaction. The study highlights the importance of addressing gender discrimination in the workplace to enhance organizational performance and recommended that equitable and open hiring procedures, encouraging diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities for professional growth, cultivating an environment of tolerance and respect, and swiftly and efficiently handling any discriminatory incidents. Hospitals can maintain their good reputation and foster a productive and inclusive atmosphere that benefits both staff and patients by making these concepts a priority.