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

Abstract

The study focused on gender discrimination and organizational performance in public hospitals in Abia State. Gender discrimination is a prevalent issue in Nigeria, with women facing disparities in opportunities and outcomes. This study examines the impact of gender discrimination on organizational performance in public hospitals in Abia State. The research design employed is a quantitative approach, and data was collected using a structured questionnaire. The total population used for this study is 3,220 and the study adopted Taro Yamane formula to determine the sample size of 356. The sample size consisted of employees working in public hospitals in Abia State. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and hypotheses was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The findings revealed that gender discrimination negatively affects organizational performance, leading to decreased operational efficiency, lower customer satisfaction, and reduced corporate prestige. Therefore, the study recommends that gender discrimination in the workplace should be addressed to enhance organizational performance.