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Impact Of Pandemic on Organizations: Unforeseen Consequences of Covid-19 Pandemic on Organizational Development in Nigeria.


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1 Assistant Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria
2 Lecturer I, Department of Business Administration, Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria
     

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This study focuses on the unforeseen consequences of Covid-19 pandemic on organizational development in Nigeria. It covers the etymology of Covid-19 pandemic, the concept of organizational development, short‐term and long-term consequences of the pandemic on organizational development, its impact on economic conditions and actionable suggestions to mitigate its effect on organizational development, etc. The study is qualitative in nature. It concludes that managing and limiting the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as returning to normal lifestyles and economic activities, will depend on mechanisms put in place by the government, regulators, and individuals. It is recommended that by prioritizing employee well-being and continuity, businesses should analyze how well their strategies meet their goals to reduce the negative effect of the pandemic. It is also suggested that ensuring the health of employees through prevention of the Covid-19 pandemic will ensure the smooth functioning of the business activities as well as the organizational development.

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Covid-19 Pandemic, Long-term Consequences, Short-term Consequences and Organizational Development in Nigeria
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Authors

Romanus Nduji
Assistant Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria
Christian Oriaku
Lecturer I, Department of Business Administration, Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria

Abstract


This study focuses on the unforeseen consequences of Covid-19 pandemic on organizational development in Nigeria. It covers the etymology of Covid-19 pandemic, the concept of organizational development, short‐term and long-term consequences of the pandemic on organizational development, its impact on economic conditions and actionable suggestions to mitigate its effect on organizational development, etc. The study is qualitative in nature. It concludes that managing and limiting the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as returning to normal lifestyles and economic activities, will depend on mechanisms put in place by the government, regulators, and individuals. It is recommended that by prioritizing employee well-being and continuity, businesses should analyze how well their strategies meet their goals to reduce the negative effect of the pandemic. It is also suggested that ensuring the health of employees through prevention of the Covid-19 pandemic will ensure the smooth functioning of the business activities as well as the organizational development.

Keywords


Covid-19 Pandemic, Long-term Consequences, Short-term Consequences and Organizational Development in Nigeria

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