COACHING AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF OIL AND GAS COMPANIES IN RIVERS STATE

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between coaching and organizational performance of oil and gas companies in Rivers State, Nigeria. Anchored on Social Learning Theory and Goal-Setting Theory, the study examined coaching as a predictor of operational efficiency and profitability. A correlational survey design was employed, and data were collected from 201 managers drawn from multinational and indigenous oil and gas firms. Hypotheses were tested using the Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient at a 0.05 level of significance. Results revealed a strong and significant positive relationship between coaching and both operational efficiency (ρ = 0.652, p < 0.05) and profitability (ρ = 0.629, p < 0.05). The study concludes that coaching is a strategic human resource practice that enhances efficiency, profitability, and resilience of oil and gas companies in Rivers State. It recommends institutionalizing coaching as a structured managerial practice and integrating it into leadership development programs to improve performance outcomes.