scholarly journals A mixed methods analysis of the magnitude and associated factors of time management practice among primary hospital employees in North Gondar, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (11) ◽  
pp. e0000048
Author(s):  
Muluken Genetu Chanie ◽  
Amsalu Feleke ◽  
Solomon Mekonnen ◽  
Mamo Dereje Alemu ◽  
Gojjam Eshetie Ewunetie
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Organizational Policies ◽  
Hospital Employees ◽  
Primary Hospital ◽  
Appraisal Systems ◽  
Significant Factors

Time management contributes to work efficiency, maintaining balance, and job satisfaction by promoting productivity and success. Most people believe they have so much to do and not enough time, and they attribute their unmet expectations, poor results, and low productivity to a lack of time. The aim of this study was to determine the magnitude and associated factors of time management practice among primary hospital employees in North Gondar, Ethiopia.From March 15 to April 28, 2017, a hospital-based cross-sectional mixed methods (both quantitative and qualitative) study design was conducted in North Gondar Zone. For the quantitative part, pre-tested, standardized questionnaires; as well as an interviewer guide for the qualitative part of the study were used for data collection. Using a random sampling technique, 391 employees were completed the questionnaires. A multivariate and bi-variate logistic regression analysis at AOR with a 95% CI and a p-value of < 0.5 were used to identify significant factors of the study. For qualitative data, thematic content analysis was performed. A total of 391 participants (a response rate of 92.6%) took part in the study. The number of participants who practice time management was 56.4% (95% CI: 49.3%, 61.7%). Organizational policies (AOR: 2.16; 95% CI: 1.02, 4.68), performance appraisal systems (AOR: 2.11; 95% CI: 1.32, 4.66), compensation and benefits system (AOR: 4.18; 95% CI: 2.18, 7.99), employee planning experience (AOR: 2.86; 95% CI: 1.42, 5.75), and residence (AOR: 2.08; 95% CI: 1.08, 4.01) were found predictors of time management practice among primary hospital employees. Overall, there was a moderate level of time management practice in the study area. Significant factors found were organizational policies, compensation and benefits packages, performance appraisal systems, planning experience, and residency. Therefore, managers need to develop an intervention to address all the above factors in order to improve time management practice of primary hospital employees at work.

scholarly journals Assessment of time management practice and associated factors among primary hospitals employees in north Gondar, northwest Ethiopia

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. e0227989
Author(s):  
Muluken Genetu Chanie ◽  
Erkihun Tadesse Amsalu ◽  
Gojjam Eshete Ewunetie
Keyword(s):  
Time Management ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia

scholarly journals How can organizations effectively use appraisal systems to retain knowledge workers? A systematic review of the literature.

10.28945/4603 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 157-168
Author(s):  
John Onyeaku
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Knowledge Workers ◽  
Knowledge Worker ◽  
Expectancy Theory ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Appraisal System ◽  
Worker Turnover ◽  
Appraisal Systems

Organizations have long struggled with appropriate interventions to mitigate knowledge worker turnover. Because of their unique skills, knowledge workers have a considerably higher rate of turnover than traditional workers, and they are expensive to replace. Organizations use performance appraisal systems to identify and retain critical employees. Knowledge workers enable organizations to remain creative and innovative as well as maintain their competitive edge. The purpose of this study was to use systematic review of extant literature to show how organizations can effectively use performance appraisal systems to improve the retention of knowledge workers. This was done by gathering evidence on performance appraisal systems and knowledge workers from various databases and conducting a rigorous synthesis of available evidence. The efficacy of appraisal systems in mitigating knowledge worker churn was viewed through the lens of expectancy theory and a conceptual framework was developed. Expectancy theory focuses on an individual’s belief that they can obtain desired outcomes if they exert certain effort. Knowledge workers want to be challenged and evaluated based on objective criteria. A thematic analysis of the evidence revealed important themes for management practice: identify and segment knowledge workers, ensure a positive perception of the appraisal system via ‘voice’ inclusion, and deploy competent job evaluators for accurate performance evaluation. This is the first known systematic review of the literature which focuses on the competence of the appraiser as an important influence on knowledge workers’ reaction to appraisal outcome and how this impacts intention to quit.

Participation in the development of performance appraisal systems: A quasi-experiment

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Ispas ◽  
Alexandra Ilie ◽  
Russell E. Johnson ◽  
Dragos Iliescu ◽  
Walter C. Borman
Keyword(s):  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Appraisal Systems ◽  
Quasi Experiment

scholarly journals Predicting survival function and identifying associated factors in patients with renal insufficiency in the metropolitan area of Maringá, Paraná State, Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thiago G. Ramires ◽  
Luiz R. Nakamura ◽  
Ana J. Righetto ◽  
Edwin M. M. Ortega ◽  
Gauss M. Cordeiro
Keyword(s):  
Renal Insufficiency ◽  
Metropolitan Area ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Generalized Additive Models ◽  
Survival Function ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Additive Models ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Significant Factors

Renal insufficiency is a serious medical and public health problem worldwide. Recently, although many surveys have been developed to identify factors related to the lifetime of patients with renal insufficiency, controversial results from several studies suggest that researches should be conducted by region. Thus, in this study we aim to predict and identify factors associated with the lifetime of patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) in the metropolitan area of Maringá, Paraná State, Brazil, based on the generalized additive models for location, scale and shape (GAMLSS) framework. Data used in this study were collected from the Maringá Kidney Institute and comprehends 177 patients (classified with CRF and mostly being treated under the Brazilian Unified National Health System) enrolled in a hemodialysis program from 1978 up to 2010. By using this approach, we concluded that in other regions, gender, kidney transplant indicator, antibodies to hepatitis B and antibodies to hepatitis C are significant factors that affect the expected lifetime.

scholarly journals The correlation between polygamy and educational achievement of children

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 2532-2539
Author(s):  
Aeshah saif Alahmadi, Najla Mohamed Alqhtani
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Educational Achievement ◽  
Recent Past ◽  
Appraisal System ◽  
Managerial Decision ◽  
Appraisal Systems

Among themost efficient employee related management practices identified in both the developed and the developing nations is performance appraisal system, which is alsorecognized as a strong motivator for employees. It also enables smooth functioning of managerial decision making, administrative decision making and the employee development. The present study reviews prominent and key studies conducted in recent past systematically in order to assess how organizational performance appraisal systems and competency management frameworks affect employees’ work performance in the telecomsector.

scholarly journals Evidence-based intrapartum practice and its associated factors at a tertiary teaching hospital in the Philippines, a descriptive mixed-methods study.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chisato Masuda ◽  
Shirley Kristine Ferolin ◽  
Ken Masuda ◽  
Chris Smith ◽  
Mitsuaki Matsui
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Assisted Delivery ◽  
Fundal Pressure

Abstract Background Evidenced-based practice is a key component of quality care. However, studies in the Philippines have identified gaps between evidence and actual maternity practices. This study aims to describe the practice of evidence-based intrapartum care and its associated factors, as well as exploring the perceptions of healthcare providers in a tertiary hospital in the Philippines. Methods A mixed-methods study was conducted, which consisted of direct observation of intrapartum practices during the second and third stages, as well as semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with care providers to determine their perceptions and reasoning behind decisions to perform episiotomy or fundal pressure. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyse the relationship between observed practices and maternal, neonatal, and environmental factors. Qualitative data were parsed and categorised to identify themes related to the decision-making process. Results A total of 170 deliveries were included. Recommended care, such as prophylactic use of oxytocin and controlled cord traction in the third stage, were applied in almost all the cases. However, harmful practices were also observed, such as intramuscular or intravenous oxytocin use in the second stage (14%) and lack of foetal heart rate monitoring (57%). Of primiparae, 92% received episiotomy and 31% of all deliveries received fundal pressure. Factors associated with the implementation of episiotomy included primipara (adjusted Odds Ratio [aOR] 62.3), duration of the second stage of more than 30 minutes (aOR 4.6), and assisted vaginal delivery (aOR 15.0). Factors associated with fundal pressure were primipara (aOR 3.0), augmentation with oxytocin (aOR 3.3), and assisted delivery (aOR 4.8). Healthcare providers believe that these practices can prevent laceration. The rate of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) was 17%. Associated with OASIS were assisted delivery (aOR 6.0), baby weights of more than 3.5 kg (aOR 7.8), episiotomy (aOR 26.4), and fundal pressure (aOR 6.2). Conclusions Our study found that potentially harmful practices are still conducted that contribute to the occurrence of OASIS. The perception of these practices is divergent with current evidence, and empirical knowledge has more influence. To improve practices the scientific evidence and its underlying basis should be understood among providers.

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