This study investigates the influence of workplace management on organizational productivity among aluminum manufacturing firms in Anambra State, Nigeria. The research focuses on the effects of resource management, employee training, and inventory planning on operational efficiency and normative commitment. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from a sample of 359 employees selected via stratified random sampling. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a moderate to strong positive relationship between resource management and operational efficiency (r = 0.62, p = 0.0001), indicating that effective resource allocation enhances productivity. Additionally, employee training was positively correlated with normative commitment (r = 0.54, p = 0.001), suggesting that training programs significantly increase employee loyalty. Furthermore, inventory planning showed a moderate positive impact on operational efficiency (r = 0.57, p = 0.0001), highlighting its role in minimizing production disruptions and ensuring resource availability. These findings underscore the importance of strategic workplace management in optimizing productivity and employee commitment. Recommendations include adopting advanced resource management systems, investing in regular employee training, and implementing efficient inventory planning tools to sustain competitive advantage.
Keywords: Normative Commitment, Operational Efficiency, employee training, inventory planning, resource management, workplace management
