Physiological burden on cognitive performance of middle managers in modern organization: Nigerian experience

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of physiological burden on cognitive performance of middle managers in Nigerian work organization. Data was collected from 62 middle managers in manufacturing, banking and oil rms operating within Niger Delta States, Nigeria. Data collected were subjected to multiple regression analysis and the outcome indicated that physiological burden adversely affect middle managers cognitive ability to perform assiduously in the Nigerian work environment due to burden which translate into emotional damage on their physical and mental wellbeing. The study concluded that organizations need to build structures that would enable middle managers develop self condence in order to function amidst stressful conditions, since mental workload proves to reduce individual ability to function effectively. The study recommends that Nigerian managers should discourage coercive behaviours for improving productivity because human beings are not animals but emotional creatures that perceive negative treatment as dehumanization of their personality in the workplace.