@article{MAKHILLIBM20071425464, title = {Staff Reaction to Information Management in Formal Organizations: A Case Study of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, South-South, Nigeria}, journal = {International Business Management}, volume = {1}, number = {4}, pages = {130-134}, year = {2007}, issn = {1993-5250}, doi = {ibm.2007.130.134}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1993-5250&doi=ibm.2007.130.134}, author = {D.O. Imafidon,E. Ainabor Augustine and}, keywords = {Formal organizations,information management,morale,productivity,salaries,staff reaction}, abstract = {This study is designed to investigate the correlation between information dissemination in formal organisations and workers’ morale and productivity. The population for this study consists of senior and junior academic and non-academic staff of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi. Out of this population, 600 academic and non-academic staff were selected by random sampling technique. Results of the analysis showed that hoarding of information by management with regard to delays in payment of salaries, promotions and fringe benefits impacted negatively on staff morale and organisational harmony. Based on the findings, it is recommended that staff be informed whenever there is delay in payment of monthly salaries, promotions and fringe benefits.} }