QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY OF TABLE WATER PRODUCING COMPANIES IN RIVERS STATE

Abstract

The research examined quality improvement and productivity of listed table water producing companies in Rivers State. Cross sectional survey design was used for the study. The accessible population derived was 9 listed public agencies which give total respondents of 176 through the census and purposive technique. However, instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire after validated by the supervisors, and the instrument was reliable through the test of Cronbach alpha at 0.70. Univariate and bivariate analysis were carried out using the Spearman Rank Order Correlation coefficient at a 0.05 level of significance. The data retrieved was analyzed. Results shown that quality improvement has a positive significant correlation with productivity. Therefore, the study concluded that quality improvement enhances productivity and. Thus, the researcher recommended that companies should establish clear production plans that integrate quality standards at every stage.