TEAMWORK AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT TEACHING HOSPITAL

Charles Tambari JONAH; Monday Isiramen OJO

doi:10.5281/zenodo.19203994

Charles Tambari JONAH Department of Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Monday Isiramen OJO Department of Management, University of Africa, Toru-Orua(UAT), Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19203994

Keywords: Teamwork, Organizational Adaptability, University of Port Harcourt, Organizational Performance

Abstract

Using the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) as a case study, this paper examines how collaboration characteristics, including trust, cohesiveness, and corps esprit, relate to the organisation of adaptability in the medical sector. This study uses a cross-sectional survey methodology, and 123 participants are asked questions using a standardised, closed-ended questionnaire that is categorised using a 4-point Likert scale. Cronbach's Alpha was used to evaluate the tool's dependability, and a threshold of 0.7 was determined to ensure internal consistency. To analyse the data, the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC) coefficient is used; SPSS version 22 is used for this. The findings indicate a positive and significant relationship between the three aspects of flexibility and collaboration. The team trust has a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.279 (p < 0.01), indicating that it helps to share information, collaborate, and overcome organisational challenges. The importance of teamwork and mutual support in improving adaptability was highlighted by team cohesiveness, with a Pearson correlation value of 0.293 (p < 0.01). The highest correlation between spirit of corps and adaptability was 0.301 (p < 0.01), indicating the importance of shared ideals and drive in strengthening an organization's resilience. According to these studies, increasing cooperation in healthcare contexts greatly enhances organisational flexibility. The study concludes that by encouraging trust and team spirit, organizations can create a better environment for both staff and patients. Recommendations include increasing efforts to build trust, improving team cohesion via organised collaboration, and promoting team spirit through recognition and prizes.

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