The Link between Leadership Style and Institutional Culture in the Public Universities of Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-77
Author(s):  
Befekadu Zeleke
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Style ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Institutional Culture ◽  
The Public

Perceived Influence of Students’ Demographic Variables on Their Access to Financial Aids in Public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-50
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Olorunleke Eseyin
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Sample Size Determination ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
The Public ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Rivers State

The paper investigated the perceived influence of students’ demographic variables on their access to financial aids in public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. Six questions were formulated to guide the study and five hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. The design adopted for the study was an analytical survey. The population of the study included 78, 216 students (34,997 male and 43,219 female) in the three public Universities in Rivers State. The sample of the study covered 791 students (Male= 395 and Female= 396) selected through the random sampling technique while Taro Yamane method of sample size determination was used for determining the sample size. The instruments used for collecting responses from students were questionnaire and a ten items interview schedule. The research questions were answered using frequency, percentage and cumulative percentage. Findings of the study revealed that students’ demographic variables have an influence on their access to financial aids in public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. The implication of this is that the government’s expenditure on education will continue to increase in the absence of these alternative financial aids in the public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Strategic Innovation and Service Delivery in Public Universities in Kenya: A Case of Kenyatta University

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (III) ◽  
pp. 199-211
Author(s):  
Stella Gati Maroa ◽  
Mary Namusonge
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Policy Objective ◽  
The Public ◽  
Strategic Innovation ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The Government

Strategic innovation is a strategic tool that can be used to align the institution’s resources and capabilities with opportunities in the external environment in order to enhance survival and long term success of the organization.  Innovation promotes use of technology consequently impacting positively on service delivery. Public universities reforms have been a necessary and on-going policy objective for the Government of Kenya. Innovation as one of the approaches to the reforms is intended to induce an overhaul the public university system to better serve the needs of both government and the citizens with improved delivery of public services. In Kenya technology in public institutions has not been effectively used to enhance service delivery more so institutions where technology use has been embraced, its impact on service delivery has not been assessed effectively. This study applied the institutional theory, diffusion of innovation theory and stakeholders theory of management to determine how strategic innovation at Kenyatta University impacts on service delivery. The general objective of this study therefore was to determine the effect of strategic innovation on service delivery in Kenyatta University. Specific objectives included finding out the influence of eLearning, online student registration and use of e-messaging services on service delivery in Kenyatta University. A population of 72,000 students admitted to Kenyatta University was used from which random sampling was conducted to a sample of 200 students using Nassiuma’s formula. Data was collected by disbursing physically the questionnaires to the students. Descriptive and regression analysis was conducted using SPSS 22 to provide findings on the study. The study conducted a multiple regression analysis to estimate the model for the study. The study had a coefficient of correlation R of 0.912 an indication of strong of correlation between the variables and a coefficient of adjusted R2 was 0.814.This means that there was a significant correlations between the variables and service delivery at Kenyatta University however other factors that are not considered in the research paper contribute approximately 18.6% of the service delivery at Kenyatta University. Therefore, a very extensive further research is highly required to investigate and come up with other factors of the viability to service delivery at Kenyatta University. The study concluded that the strategic innovation of the public universities ranges from the products and services offered and is determined by the technology that is revolutionizing the current global world and has improved the service delivery at Kenyatta University. A strategic innovation brings a lot of advantages and has a great impact on human and business daily life. Therefore, strategic innovation development is the best choice in helping higher institution of learning stay on track.

scholarly journals ‘Women take care and men take charge’: The case of leadership and gender in the Public and Commercial Services Union

2020 ◽  
pp. 0143831X2094368
Author(s):  
Julie Prowse ◽  
Peter Prowse ◽  
Robert Perrett
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Style ◽  
Trade Unions ◽  
Union Leader ◽  
The Public ◽  
Union Leadership ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Union Leaders ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Survey Responses

This article presents the findings of a case study that aimed to understand the specific leadership styles that are valued by women and men lay representatives in the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) and to determine the gendered implications for increasing women’s leadership and representation in trade unions. Survey responses from PCS lay representatives (reps) show the majority of women and men agreed that the leadership style they value, and that makes a good union leader, is post-heroic (communal) leadership. This approach is associated with leadership characteristics such as being helpful, sensitive and kind and are generally practised by women. This contrasts with male union leaders who are associated with a traditional, heroic (agentic) leadership style characterised by confidence, self-reliance and decisiveness. Although some differences exist that highlight gender issues, both women and men lay reps have positive attitudes towards increasing women’s representation and participation in union leadership.

scholarly journals Inayatullah, Rubina Saigol, and Pervez Tahir (eds). Social Sciences in Pakistan: A Profile. Islamabad: Council of Social Sciences, 2005. 512 pages. Hardbound. Rs 500.00.

2004 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faiz Bilquees
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Mass Communication ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
The State ◽  
Educational Discourse ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Peace And Conflict ◽  
Peace And Conflict Resolution ◽  
And Linguistics

Commissioned by the Council of Social Sciences (COSS), this volume evaluates the seventeen social sciences departments in the public universities in Pakistan for a given set of parameters. The social sciences departments or the topics covered in this volume and their respective authors include: Teaching of International Relations in Pakistani Universities (Rasul Bakhsh Rais); Development of the Discipline of Political Science in Pakistan (Inayatullah); The Development of Strategic Studies in Pakistan (Ayesha Siddiqa); The State of Educational Discourse in Pakistan (Rubina Saigol); Development of Philosophy as a Discipline (Mohammad Ashraf Adeel); The State of the Discipline of Psychology in Public Universities in Pakistan: A Review (Muhammad Pervez and Kamran Ahmad); Development of Economics as a Discipline in Pakistan (Karamat Ali); Sociology in Pakistan: A Review of Progress (Muhammad Hafeez); Anthropology in Pakistan: The State of [sic] Discipline (Nadeem Omar Tarar); Development of the Discipline of History in Pakistan (Mubarak Ali); The Discipline of Public Administration in Pakistan (Zafar Iqbal Jadoon and Nasira Jabeen); Journalism and Mass Communication (Mehdi Hasan); Area Studies in Pakistan: An Assessment (Muhammad Islam); Pakistan Studies: A Subject of the State, and the State of the Subject (Syed Jaffar Ahmed); The State of the Discipline of Women’s Studies in Pakistan (Rubina Saigol); Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies (Moonis Ahmar and Farhan H. Siddiqi); and Linguistics in Pakistan: A Survey of the Contemporary Situation (Tariq Rahman).

scholarly journals Obligaciones de transparencia en las universidades

2012 ◽  
pp. 198-205
Author(s):  
Ciro Murayama Rendón
Keyword(s):  
Public Universities ◽  
The Public ◽  
Real Costs

El Dr. Ciro Murayama Rendón abre esta ponencia haciendo alusión a la transparencia como una obligación no únicamente de las universidades públicas, sino también de las privadas, afirmando que estas últimas deben reorientar su compromiso para con la ciudadanía y ahondar en la rendición de cuentas a la sociedad desde su organización, hasta sus modos de financiamiento y costos reales. El resto del documento describe un decálogo de obligaciones de transparencia en las universidades que el autor propone, partiendo de la idea de que la universidad ha sido un espacio opaco, cerrado a la crítica y autocrítica, y de que existen aspectos básicos que deben estar considerados en materia de transparencia y acceso a la información en las universidades, tanto públicas como privadas.AbstractCiro Murayama Rendón opens this lecture doing reference to the transparency like an obligation not only of the public universities, but also of the prevailed ones, affirming that these last ones must reorient their commitment towards the citizenship and go deep in the accountability to the society from their organization, their ways of financing and real costs. The rest of the document describes a Decalogue of obligations of transparency in universities that the author proposes, starting off of idea that university has been an opaque space, closed to critic and self-criticism, and of which basic aspects exist that must be considered in the matter of transparency and access to the information in the universities, as much public as prevailed.

scholarly journals EXPLORING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ AWARENESS OF INTERNAL SHARIAH AUDITING IN MALAYSIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 461-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azam Abdelhakeem Khalid ◽  
Hazianti Abdul Halim ◽  
Adel M. Sarea
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Reference Point ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Accounting Students ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
The Public ◽  
Accounting Courses ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Purpose of the study: It is the goal of this study to explore selected Malaysian public universities undergraduates’ awareness and knowledge level of internal Shariah audit. Methodology: The research used the quantitative approach of the survey. A survey was administrated to undergraduate students in accounting and finance programs in selected Malaysian public universities. Main Findings: The results of this research may indicate the level of knowledge and awareness among accounting students in selected Malaysian public universities. The outcomes of this research could serve as a reference point for the public universities, regulatory and professional bodies in evaluating the execution of a complete internal Shariah audit’s framework. This research will help to enhance the accounting courses offered by selected Malaysian public universities. Applications of this study: This research may provide the accounting students and professional accountants the understanding of the importance of internal Shariah auditing in Malaysian IFIs. Novelty/Originality of this study: Awareness of Internal Shariah Auditing in public universities in Malaysia has not been extensively studied.

scholarly journals A framework for the Saudi universities governance to achieve competitive advantage in decision making according to the aspirations of Vision 2030

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reem Thabet Mohammad Bny Zeed Alqahtani
Keyword(s):  
Public Universities ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Department Heads ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
King Saud University ◽  
The Public ◽  
Vision 2030 ◽  
Department Directors

The study aimed at identifying the degree of applying the visual management strategies and the obstacles of applying them in the public universities in Riyadh region in light of the vision of the Kingdom in 2030. In addition, it aimed at identifying the statistical significance differences on the implementation of the visual management strategies from the point of view of department heads according to the variables of gender, Years of service). The researcher followed the descriptive approach. The study community is composed of all department directors at the public universities in Riyadh, specifically King Saud University, Princess Norah Bint Abdul Rahman University, and Saudi Electronic University. The sample of the study was limited to a randomly selected sample of 137 department heads in the public universities under study. The tool consisted of a two-pronged questionnaire, namely the degree of application of the visual management strategies. It includes three sub-axes (rules of operation, disinfection, and elimination of waste), the second axis: obstacles to the implementation of visual management strategies. The results of the study came out with a number of results, the most important of which were: After the implementation of the business rules strategy, a total average of (3.74 of 5) was achieved with a grade of (large), followed by the clearance strategy with an average of (3.61 of 5) (3.53). The results indicated that there were statistically significant differences between the respondents' responses to the implementation of the visual management strategies of the heads of departments In the universities in question are due to the variables (gender, female favor, In addition to the number of years of experience and for the benefit of their experience 5 years than less. In addition, there were statistically significant differences between the responses of the sample members on the obstacles of visual administration in the heads of departments at King Saud University, Princess Nora University, In the Riyadh region in view of the vision of the Kingdom in 2030 due to the gender variable. And for the benefit of males. There were no statistically significant differences between the responses of the sample members on the obstacles of visual administration in the heads of departments due to the variable (years of experience, qualification). In the light of the results, a set of recommendations and proposals were presented to activate the implementation of the visual management strategies in the public universities in Riyadh and other Saudi universities in light of the vision of the Kingdom in 2030.      

scholarly journals PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN PATERNALISTIK TERHADAP MOTIVASI KERJA PEGAWAI DINAS SOSIAL DAN TENAGA KERJA KOTA PADANG

Humanus ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
Farera Erlangga ◽  
Aldri Frinaldi ◽  
Lince Magriasti
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Paternalistic Leadership ◽  
Public Servants ◽  
The Public ◽  
Local Institution ◽  
Simple Regression Analysis

AbstractThis reasearch started from the writer’s pre-observation in a local institution of Padang City administration, Social and Human Resource Office of Padang City. Thepre-observation shows problems in leadership and motivation of public servants. Theproblem derives from the lack of support of the leaders about the needs of the workersthat can motivate them to do their jobs, and the lack of guidance by the leaders inconducting tasks. It can be seen from the empty office after lunch because most workersgets home early, especially when the office heads are going out. Theworkers’ lack ofmotivation affect the performance and lack of responsibility for their job assignment,and many workers do their job carelessly when the heads are not present. Thisquantitative reasearch is correlational. The population is the 72 public servants in theSocial and Human Resource Office of Padang City. The sample is measured using slovinformula, and resulted in 68 samples. Descriptive analysis of the paternalistic leadershipstyle shows that 73,03% respondents agree, while the public servants’ motivation showsrespondents agree 78,10%. The result of simple regression analysis shows thatpaternalistic leadership style influences the workers’ motivation as high as 18,2%, with44,1% strength where tcount> t; which is 3,990 > 1,682.Key words : Paternalistic Leadership Style, Work Motivation, Public Service tableAbstrak Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi dari hasil pengamatan awal penulis di salah satuSKPD di Kota Padang yakni pada Dinas Sosial dan Tenaga Kerja Kota Padang yangmenunjukkan bahwa masih terdapatnya masalah mengenai kepemimpinan dan motivasikerja pegawai yang ditunjukkan oleh masih kurangnya perhatian pimpinan terhadapkebutuhan pegawai yang bisa memotivasi pegawai dalam melaksanakan tugas, masihkurangnya bimbingan pimpinan kepada pegawai didalam pelaksanaan tugas, masihkurangnya motivasi kerja pegawai dalam melaksanakan tugas yang diberikan KepalaDinas Sosial Kota Padang, setelah jam istirahat suasana kantor sepi karena parapegawai banyak yang sudah pulang, apalagi jika pimpinan tidak ada di tempat,Rendahnya motivasi pegawai yang berdampak pada kinerja dan kurangnya rasatanggung jawab pegawai terhadap pekerjaannya, dan banyak pegawai yang asal-asalanmengerjakan tugas-tugasnya pada saat pimpinan tidak berada di tempat. Penelitian inimerupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan jenis korelasional. Populasi penelitian iniadalah keseluruhan pegawai Dinas Sosial dan Tenaga Kerja Kota Padang berjumlah 72orang. Dengan pengambilan sampel menggunakan rumus slovin, sehingga didapatsampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 68 orang. Berdasarkan hasil analisis deskriptifuntuk gaya kepemimpinan paternalistik yang diterapkan untuk kelangsugan hidup organisasi di Dinas Sosial dan Tenaga Kerja Kota Padang berada dalam kategori yangtinggi dengan perolehan tingkat capaian responden sebesar 73,03%, sedangkanmotivasi kerja pegawai Dinas Sosial dan Tenaga Kerja Kota Padang juga berada dalamkategori yang tinggi dengan tingkat capaian responden sebesar 78,10%. Hasil analisisregresi sederhana menunjukkan bahwa bahwa gaya kepemimpinan paternalistikberpengaruh signifikan terhadap motivasi kerja pegawai pada Dinas Sosial dan TenagaKerja Kota Padang yaitu sebesar 18,2 %, dengan kekuatan sebesar 44,1% dimana nilaithitung> ttabel, yakni  3,990 > 1,682.Kata kunci : Gaya Kepemimpinan Paternalistik, Motivasi Kerja, Pegawai  

scholarly journals Professional interaction in management of the triad: Permanent Education in Health, patient safety and quality

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cintia Koerich ◽  
Alacoque Lorenzini Erdmann ◽  
Gabriela Marcellino de Melo Lanzoni
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Public Health System ◽  
Institutional Culture ◽  
The Public ◽  
Professional Interaction ◽  
Care Processes ◽  
Quality Of Nursing

Objective: to understand how professional interaction takes place in the hospital organizational structure for the management of Permanent Education in Health, to guarantee patient safety and the quality of nursing care. Method: this is a qualitative study, which used the structuralist aspect of the Grounded Theory as a methodological framework. 27 interviewers participated in the study, who made up four sample groups. Results: six categories and 13 subcategories were presented, representing the studied phenomenon and highlighting particularities of the public health system and the influence of the manager’s support and management priority, the disposition of the organizational structure, the institutional culture, the external encouragement to institution, and the nurses’ initiative and leadership in the professional interaction for the management of the Permanent Education in Health, patient safety, and quality of care triad, revealing the need for cultural change through interdisciplinarity. Conclusion: the professional interaction in the hospital organizational structure requires the creation of new management models with an emphasis on more participative management, in order to improve the care processes in hospital institutions.

scholarly journals The Educational Social Practices and their metaphors. Approaches to a reconstruction of meanings from critical perspectives

2020 ◽  
pp. 103-130
Author(s):  
Néstor Horacio Cecchi ◽  
◽  
Fabricio Oyarbide ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Movements ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Public University ◽  
Social Practices ◽  
Social Commitment ◽  
The Public ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
The Social ◽  
New Meanings

For those of us who have been going through the public university for decades, a clear tendency in most of our institutions to rethink their senses, their missions, their functions, in sum: their must be. In these times and these contexts in which deep inequalities are made visible with absolute clarity, these tendencies to construct new meanings acquire a particular relevance. We understand that public universities in the exercise of their autonomy and as members of the State, must assume a leading role with a contribution that contributes to guaranteeing rights, in particular, of the subalternized sectors. This critical positioning is inescapable to consolidate the social commitment of our higher education institutios. This compelling transformative intention has a valuable background. In this sense, we warn that both in Argentina and in some of the countries of the Region, tendencies to consolidate, systematize, institutionalize processes of emancipatory articulation in their relations with the territory, organizations and social movements have been reproduced for some years, many of them, through curricularization processes in its different meanings. These experiences, dissimilar by the way, find the need to settle, to institutionalize themselves through various conformations that in some cases converge in Educational Social Practices or similar names, with different, unique formats, but with different meanings as well. That is why we propose to display, analyze, make visible some of the salient characteristics of these processes, the regulations, their singularities, similarities, the multiplicity of their feelings, in sum, their metaphors.

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