scholarly journals Impact of Workplace Environmental Factors on Employee Commitment: Evidence from North East Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (07) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeoye K. Funminiyi
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Performance Feedback ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Employee Commitment ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Organizational Goals ◽  
North East ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Management Staff ◽  
The Impact

Recently, it has been observed that workplace environmental factors are essential predictors of employee commitment, for achieving organizational goals and objectives. This study assessed the impact of workplace environmental factors on employee commitment in North East of Nigeria. Adopting a survey design, the research made used of primary data, collected mainly through administering a set of questionnaire to 205 management staff, supervisors and non-management staff of the selected manufacturing firms from Adamawa, Bauchi and Gombe states respectively. The findings revealed that: there is significant positive relationship between feedback and employee efficiency; incentive positively affects employees’ commitment. The study concluded that effective performance feedback is critical to employees’ efficiency and organisational growth. Incentives as key factor also contribute immensely to employee commitment in workplace. The work recommended that organisations should incorporate feedback approach into it system. In addition management should be consistent in giving incentives to workers that desire it on merit ground.

scholarly journals Effect of Employees’ Commitment on Organizational Performance in Selected Firms

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-120
Author(s):  
Ogala S. C
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Equal Opportunity ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Employee Commitment ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Performance Appraisals ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Brewing Industry ◽  
Capital Development ◽  
The Impact

This study investigated the effect of employee’s commitment on organizational performance in selected brewing firms.  Two objectives which are ;To examine the impact of  employee commitment on organizational profitability  in brewing industry in Nigeria To examine  the dimensions of employee commitment on performance in brewing industry in Nigeria guided the study. Also two research questions and hypotheses were drawn along that line. A survey design was adopted with a sample population size of 216 drawn using Taro Yamani. Data were presented and analyzed using tables and simple percentages. Also, hypotheses were tested using parametric statistics. Findings revealed that Organizational profitability had a positive influence on employees performance in the area studied (Zc=4.226 > Zt =1.645) and Inadequate employees development programmes had a positive influence on employees commitment in the area studied (Zc=4.531 > Zt =1.645). It was recommended that Organizations should regularly embark on performance appraisals because; it will go a long way to know whether the human capital development is producing the needed result and that there should be a systematic view towards employees’ commitment development in organizations. That is to say all levels, sections should be given equal opportunity to develop.  As generally stated, if you fail to plan, then you are planning to fail

scholarly journals CHALLENGES FACING COMMERCIAL BANKS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CAPITAL ADEQUACY REQUIREMENT IN BASEL III FRAMEWORK

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Kevin N. Kombo ◽  
Dr. Amos Njuguna
Keyword(s):  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Capital Adequacy ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Basel Iii ◽  
Management Culture ◽  
Finance Management ◽  
Regulatory Constraints ◽  
Management Staff

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to identify challenges facing commercial banks in the implementation of capital adequacy requirement in Basel III framework.Methodology: A descriptive survey design was applied to a population of 43 commercial banks operating in Kenya. The target population composed of the 159 management staff currently employed at the head offices of the various commercial banks in Kenya. The population was composed of Senior, Middle and Junior or Entry level Management staff. A sample of 30% was selected from within each group. Primary data was gathered using questionnaires which were dropped off at the bank’s head offices and picked up later when the respondents had filled the questionnaires. Descriptive analysis was used to analyze quantitative data while content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data.Results: The study concludes that the implementation of Basel III requirement has been faced by various challenges like growth barrier, regulatory constraints, risk and finance management culture and additional capital challenges. In addition, the study concluded that commercial banks face challenges in deciding how best to implement a solution that will allow them to comply with Basel III, how to operate the systems and processes for improved operational effectiveness, and how to understand and ultimately reduce their capital requirements.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that Banks should manage their risks more closely and avoid a build-up of unintended risk, reducing the opportunities for regulatory capital arbitrage. This would go a long way in eliminating growth barriers, regulatory constraints, capital adequacy requirement, risk and finance management culture and additional capital challenges.

scholarly journals Assessing the Effectiveness of Agricultural based Entrepreneurship Development Programmes at RUDSETI

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 463-467
Keyword(s):  
Professional Education ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Agricultural Business ◽  
Higher Professional Education ◽  
The Impact

On the rural side, it appears that the job potential in the agricultural economy has reached saturation level that leads to large-scale migration of workforce from rural to urban areas adding woes and strain to over-stressed civic infrastructure. Millions of unemployed young people, especially those from rural and semi-urban backgrounds who have not been able to access higher/professional education but who are oriented towards white-collar jobs, is driven to despair because they cannot find a job. It calls for the need for entrepreneurial ventures among the unemployed youth to encourage self-employment. In this context, this study aims at understanding the impact of Agricultural Employment Development Programmes offered by RUDSETI. Moreover, the study analyses how RUDSETI was able to motivate, instil technical knowledge, management skills, resource management, and handhold trainees even after starting their own agricultural business. For the study, the purposive sampling method was applied to collect the primary data from the trainees at RUDSETI. Descriptive method of research was adopted. The result of study states that training programme was key factor to start and successful running of their business. The hypothesis testing also proved positive that RUDSETI is acting as a catalyst towards growth and sustaining of the Agricultural sector.

scholarly journals Impact of Improved Cassava Technology Adoption on Farmers Output in Benue State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Juliet Ogadinma Onyemma ◽  
Mark Tokula ◽  
Koko Michael Tertsea ◽  
Nwafor Solomon Chimela
Keyword(s):  
Regression Model ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Home Food ◽  
Extension Agencies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Aims: The aim of the study was to ascertain the impact of the adoption of improved cassava technology on the output of farmers in Benue state, Nigeria. Study Design: The study used Survey design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Benue State, between November 2018 and May 2019. Methodology: Cluster and simple random sampling techniques were used to select 366 respondents for the study. Primary data were collected using Semi-structured questionnaire. Objective 1 was achieved using descriptive statistics such as percentages, frequencies and means while Objective 2 was achieved using multiple regression model. Results: The findings showed that the adoption of improved cassava technologies influenced the farmers in a number of ways which included increased farmers income (56%:  2.10), acquired new skills (75%:); increased output (76%: ); expanded production (67%: ); ensured more food at home (food security) ( 85%: ); and increased well being of adopters (80%: ). The result also revealed that improved cassava technologies adoption have significant impact on farmers output in Benue State was accepted. This was indicated by F-stat value of 33.42 and F-probe value of 0.000 of less than 0.05, indicating that the estimated regression model adopted in this study was statistically significant at 1%. The R2 value of 0.75 implied that 75% of dependent variable (farmers output) was explained by the independent variables (TSM0505, TSM0581, TSM0572, TMS011368, TMS961632, TMS920326 TME 419, NR8082). Conclusion: Thus it was concluded that improved cassava technologies adoption have significant impact on farmers output in Benue State The study thus recommend that Extension agencies should ensure that improved cassava technologies are accessible by farmers and that farmers acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in using such technologies. This will ensure high adoption and high impact as well.

scholarly journals Impact of Organization Politics on Human Resource Management Practices and Employee Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rehana Yasmeen ◽  
Munaza Bibi ◽  
Ali Raza
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Organizational Goals ◽  
Hrm Practices ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Impact

Purpose- The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of nepotism & favoritism as a form of organization politics on HRM practices and employee performance. Design/Methodology- Explanatory research design was employed to determine the effect of nepotism & favoritism on HRM practices and employee performance. Primary data collection method was used among employees working in different public-sector hospitals based on their accessibility. For this study, the sample of 150 employees was used. The adapted questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using SPSS.  Findings- The correlation analysis revealed a significant relationship between favoritism, employee performance & HRM practices whereas nepotism has a significant association with employee performance but the insignificant relationship with HRM practices. The outcomes of the study unveiled a significantly negative effect of nepotism on employee performance & HRM practices while favoritism has a significantly positive effect on employee performance & HRM practices.  Practical Implications- The study outcomes might help public sector hospitals HR department to incorporate some changes regarding their policies to prevent the nepotistic & favoritism practices which can lead to creating a politics in the organization in which everyone works to fulfill his or her self- interest without focusing towards organizational goals achievement.

scholarly journals Livelihood implications of artisanal gold mining in farming communities: insight from the Wa East District, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Issah Baddianaah ◽  
Gordon N-yelkabo Tuu ◽  
Bernard Nuoleyeng Baatuuwie
Keyword(s):  
Gold Mining ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Mining Activities ◽  
Smallholder Agriculture ◽  
Artisanal Mining ◽  
Artisanal Gold Mining ◽  
Household Heads ◽  
The Impact

The impact of artisanal mining on livelihoods in developing countries is a contentious issue. As a contribution to this subject, the study assessed the implications of artisanal gold mining activities on smallholder agriculture in the Wa East District of Ghana. A descriptive survey design with a mixed methods research approach was used. Primary data were sourced from respondents through interviews, questionnaire administration, and field observation. Five artisanal mining communities were selected based on the intensity of mining activities in them. The study respondents consisted of 290 household heads drawn randomly from 1,050 households. Also, key informants consisting of 5 assembly members and 15 lead artisanal miners were interviewed. The study found artisanal mining to be a dominant livelihood strategy in the district, employing about 76.2% of respondents at various levels. Artisanal mining contribution to household income was higher than food crop farming. Proceeds from mining are used to finance smallholder agriculture. However, the activities of the miners have resulted in the degradation of farmlands. We argued that artisanal mining activities should be aligned with other livelihood options such as agriculture in local communities. The study called for the engagement of local miners and traditional rulers in mineral resource decision-making.

Influence of meteorological factors on the day of birth on the number of births in Barnaul

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 342-347
Author(s):  
O. I. Fedorova ◽  
Ya. V. Lastochkina ◽  
A. E Maltseva
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Meteorological Factors ◽  
Mechanical Action ◽  
Dispersion Analysis ◽  
Climatic Period ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Placental Hormone ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Number Of Births

<p>The theories developed to explain the beginning of labor are usually considered outside the possible exogenous influence. In the literature, there are prerequisites for the study of the impact of meteorological factors on the initiation of delivery. The paper presents data on the dependence of the birth rate on meteorological environmental factors (atmospheric pressure, its gradient, temperature and humidity, wind speed) in a temperate continental climate of Western Siberia (Barnaul). The data recorded during 1998 (1,154 data) and within the climatic seasons are analyzed. For the purpose of verification of the received regularities, the repeated analysis is carried out on the material of data of 2014 (2145 data) on the basis that unlike a number of years which divided 1998 and 2014, environmental factors were the closest and typical for Barnaul climate. Conclusions were made on the results of the two replications based on these 1998 and 2014. With the help of dispersion analysis, it is shown that the key factor affecting the rate of delivery is the daily drop in atmospheric pressure in the direction of its reduction. Peculiarities of influence of meteorological factors on the frequency of births in different climatic seasons of the year. In particular, it was found that in the winter climatic period the number of births is most affected by meteorological factors, which include air temperature, atmospheric pressure, baric trend, air humidity. Possible mechanisms of observed phenomena are analyzed. It is assumed that one of the possible mechanisms of influence on the initiation of labor can be stressful corticotrophin-releasing secretion of hypothalamic factors, which, connected to the placental hormone, which is considered the "molecular clock" of pregnancy, its concentration increases and exceeds a certain threshold acts as a trigger to run the process of delivery ( Stefano et al., 2015). The second, the most probable factor influencing childbirth may be short-term changes in atmospheric pressure: it is possible the direct mechanical action of external barometric shifts on the volume of internal closed air-containing cavities, in particular, gas bubbles in the intestine, the swelling of which, when the atmospheric pressure decreases, can increase the pressure in the fetal bubble.</p>

scholarly journals Impact of Incentive Management Strategies on Employee Performance among Telecommunication Firms in Kaduna Metroplis

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-98
Author(s):  
Esther Yimi Bagobiri ◽  
Gadi Dung Paul
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Monetary Incentive ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
The Impact

The study examined the impact of incentive management strategies on employee performance among telecommunication firms in Kaduna metropolis. The objectives of the study were to determine the impacts of monetary incentive management strategies and non-monetary incentive management strategies on employee performance among telecommunication firms in Kaduna metropolis. The study employed survey design method in which a specially designed questionnaire was used to collect primary data from respondents in the study. The target population of the study was employees from the head branches of four selected telecommunication firms in Kaduna metropolis; providing network reception service for calls and internet access data to residence in Kaduna metropolis. The firms include MTN, Airtel, 9Mobile and Glo. The population of employees in these firms’ head branches were; 66 in MTN, 49 in Airtel, 61 in 9Mobile and 54 in Glo; making a total of 230. The sample of the study was same as that of the population, as census sampling technique was used to decide the sample size. Self-administered questionnaire was designed and used to collect the primary data of the study. The collected data for the study was analysed using descriptive statistical analysis tools (mean scores and standard deviation) to summarize the responses and inferential statistical tool (Regression model) to determine whether incentive management strategies have impact on employee performance in the selected firms. The study’s findings showed that both monetary and non-monetary incentive management strategies have significant impact on employee performance among telecommunication firms in Kaduna metropolis. Based on the finding of the study, it was recommended that telecommunication firms continually review existing monetary and non-monetary incentive management strategies and design new incentive programs in order to encourage employee to perform better than their current performance level.

scholarly journals MEASURES COMMERCIAL BANKS HAVE TAKEN TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE CAPITAL ADEQUACY REQUIREMENT IN BASEL III FRAMEWORK

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Kevin N. Kombo ◽  
Dr. Amos Njuguna
Keyword(s):  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Capital Adequacy ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Basel Iii ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
Revenue Growth ◽  
Management Staff

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish measures commercial banks have taken to ensure compliance with the capital adequacy requirement in Basel III framework.Methodology: A descriptive survey design was applied to a population of 43 commercial banks operating in Kenya. The target population composed of the 159 management staff currently employed at the head offices of the various commercial banks in Kenya. The population was composed of Senior, Middle and Junior or Entry level Management staff. A sample of 30% was selected from within each group. Primary data was gathered using questionnaires which were dropped off at the bank’s head offices and picked up later when the respondents had filled the questionnaires. Descriptive analysis was used to analyze quantitative data while content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data.Results: Based on the findings the study concluded that the commercial banks in Kenya have taken various measures to ensure compliance with capital adequacy requirement such as cutting back on lending, market rights issue/bonds, increasing revenue growth/cutting costs and withholding dividend payment. In addition, the study concluded that commercial banks, in a bid to reduce the challenges experienced in the implementation of capital adequacy requirement, they opt to purchase high quality liquid assets, increasing their maturity profile and increasing retail deposits.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that it is vital to understand the forces behind the increasing sophistication and efficiency of risk management systems, before adopting them more widely for regulatory purposes

scholarly journals SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIAL ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF HOUSEHOLDS

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Dr. Mary Kathambi Kinoti ◽  
Luke Mwiti Kinoti
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Key Informants ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Micro Enterprises

Purpose: The study aimed to establish the impact of social entrepreneurial support on social-economic empowerment of households and a case study of Riziki Kenya was taken. Methodology: The study used a descriptive survey design and the target population for this study was Riziki managers and staff as the key informants, the 230 supported entrepreneurs (households) and 22 supported micro-enterprises groups in Kibra Sub-County. The study employed multi-stage sampling which included purposive and simple random sampling. The study collected primary data using questionnaires. Key Informants included six Riziki Kenya managers and staff members. The use of interviews guides enabled the researcher to solicit the required information from supported entrepreneurs, key informants and group micro-enterprises. Statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze quantitative data from questionnaires and the results presented in tables, graphs, charts and narratives to answer the research questions. Qualitative data was organized into themes and patterns categorized through content analysis to capture emerging thoughts. Results: Riziki Kenya has empowered households to improve their standards of living. Even with their small businesses, they could feed their families and pay bills. Empirically, the study has shown that social entrepreneurial support positively impacts the business of households which in turn improves the living conditions of families that own such enterprises.  Access to credit facilities by small businesses helps such enterprises to grow and by extension, this improves the households’ finances and ability to get nutritious food, a good shelter, better education and better health care. Contribution to theory, policy and practice: The paper suggests that the appropriate model and theoretical approach for social entrepreneurial impacts would be to direct resources to household owned business which would grow and in turn affect the prosperity of the households. In practice, social entrepreneurs and their staff should increase the support to households partnering with other NGOs to train on the basic entrepreneurial and business management skills to improve their enterprises, increasing access to funds and any other intervention strategies. Policymakers should enact laws that encourage the growth of social entrepreneurship since doing so increases the likelihood of successful small enterprises and this finally impacts positively on the social-economic empowerment of households.

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