scholarly journals Determinants of job satisfaction amongst employees in the poultry sub-sector of Ghana: a test of equity theory

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 97-104
Author(s):  
Nicholas Oppong Mensah ◽  
Ernest Christlieb Christlieb Amrago ◽  
Jeffery Kofi Asare ◽  
Edward Yeboah ◽  
Anthony Donkor
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Equity Theory ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Poultry Workers ◽  
Jel Code ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Staple Crop ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study investigated the factors affecting job satisfaction amongst workers of the poultry sub-sector: a test of equity theory in the Dormaa Municipality in the Bono Region of Ghana. The multistage sampling technique was employed in collecting data from 100 poultry workers with the aid of a structured questionnaire. The logit model was employed in modeling the factors affecting job satisfaction. The empirical findings reveal that occupational level, pay, and relationships with co-workers were the statistically significant determinants of job satisfaction. Moreover, the study found that based on equity theory if poultry workers are satisfied with their pay, they would want to stay longer compared to referent others who are not satisfied. Benevolent poultry workers were dominant (52%), followed by equity sensitive (28%) and entitled (20%) poultry workers. Moving forward, the relevance of equity theory on workers in the cocoa value chain should also be investigated as cocoa remains a staple crop in Ghana. JEL Code: Q10

scholarly journals Extent and financial cost of cassava postharvest loss along the cassava value chain in Kwara State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 114 (2) ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Samuel Temitope DANILOLA ◽  
Raphael BABATUNDE ◽  
Jubril ANIMASHAUN
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Tobit Regression ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Postharvest Loss ◽  
Financial Implication ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

<p>Cassava has been identified as Africa’s second most important staple food after maize, in terms of calories consumed, with Nigeria as the World leading producer. This study estimated postharvest loss of cassava along the cassava value chain in Kwara State. It estimated the size of postharvest loss of cassava; analysed the factors responsible and the financial implications of loss; and identified the strategies employed in the mitigation of loss in the study area. A three-stage random sampling technique was used to select 117 cassava farmers whom were administered structured questionnaire to elicit data analysed by the study. Descriptive statistics, Shannon’s diversity index and Tobit regression model were the analytical techniques utilised. The results show that 68 % of the loss occurred at the harvesting. The loss was estimated to be about 3.8 t ha<sup>-1</sup>. The financial implication was valued at $ 300 ha<sup>-1</sup>. Analysis of the factors responsible for cassava postharvest loss showed that the quantity expected at harvesting, household size and age of the farmer were significant factors affecting cassava postharvest loss. The result also revealed that farmers mitigate these losses by processing the roots and reburying unused roots into the soil. Steps needed to reduce loss have to take these factors into consideration to improve the economic status of cassava farmers-processors.</p>

scholarly journals Profitability Analysis and Factors Influencing Profit Level of Small-Scale Broiler Farmers in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 127-135
Author(s):  
Afodu Osagie John ◽  
Shobo Bolatito Adenike ◽  
Ayo-Bello Taofeek Ayodeji ◽  
Abasilim Chinwe Frances
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Logit Regression ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Cost Of Drugs ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Selection Of

Broiler birds are widely praised for its palatability and nutritious values which are mainly for meat purpose, and also serves as source of income to many households in Nigeria. The broiler industry is faced with high cost of production thereby reducing the farmers profit. The study was conducted in three Geopolitical zones in Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was adopted for this study for the selection of 540 broilers farmers out which 392 returned a well filled questionnaire where data were extracted for the study. Data for this study were analysed using descriptive (frequency and percent) budgetary analysis and inferential (Logit regression) statistics. Factors affecting the profit level of broiler farmers were age (γ1= -0.145, p= 10%), households size (γ3= -5.477, p=10%), educational status of the farmers (γ4= 0.228, p= 5%), number of birds (γ7= 0.575, p= 5%), cost of feed (γ8= -1.022, p= 1%), cost of water (γ9= -1.277, p= 1%), cost of drugs (γ10= -1.640, p= 5%) and cost of chick (γ11= -7.104, p= 1%). Young people should be encouraged to be involved in production of broiler, since agriculture has aging population and help in employment creation. Farmers should maintain a low number of households so as to increase their profit. The farmers should have some forms of education on the production of broilers so as to enhance their profit.

scholarly journals VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF TEFF IN EAST WOLLEGA, ETHIOPIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Temesgen Kabeta ◽  
Jema Haji ◽  
Rijalu Negash Abarago
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Value Chain Analysis ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Governance Systems ◽  
Chain Analysis ◽  
Predicted Probability ◽  
Coefficient Of Concordance ◽  
Multistage Sampling

This study attempted to analyze the teff value chain in the Jimma Arjo District of East Wollega Zone, WesternEthiopia. The multistage sampling technique was employed to draw a sample of 123 teff producers, purposively selected 55 traders and 15 consumers. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected from primary and secondary sources using pre-tested structured questionnaires and checklists. Descriptive statistics and Kendall’s coefficient of concordance were applied to analyze data. Results showed that the main teff value chain actors in the study area included input suppliers, producers, local collectors, wholesalers, retailers, andconsumers. In the district, there were no proper upgrading practices and governance systems in the teff value chain. The predicted probability that teff producers choose local collectors, wholesalers, retailers, and consumer outlets amounted to 45%, 69.9%, 20.4%, and 74.6%, respectively. Kendall’s coefficient of concordance (W) analysis showed that 68.5% and 46.2% of farmers agreed with each other on the ranking of constraints hindering teff production and marketing, respectively. Recommendations drawn from the study findings include the need to improve the input supply system and governance, eliminate issues found in the chain, train farmers, enhance the quality of market information, boost teff productivity and volume sales, strengthen the links between teff value chain actors, and improve support institutions.

scholarly journals Assessment of socio-economic factors affecting the utilization of manual screw press for gari production in Kwara state, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-115
Author(s):  
Adegbola A. Jacob ◽  
Wegh F. Shagbaor ◽  
Ikwuba A. Agbanugo ◽  
Nwafor S. Chimela
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Screw Press ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Economic Determinants ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Socio Economic Variables ◽  
Level Of Experience ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

This study investigated socio-economic determinants of utilization of manual screw press for cassava mash dehydration for gari production in four local government areas across the ADP zones in Kwara state, Nigeria. Using random sampling technique and a semi-structured questionnaire as a research instrument, data for the study were collected from a sample of three hundred and eighty-four (384) gari processors who use the screw press in the state. Multiple regression analysis shows that a correlation (R=0.678) exist between utilization of the screw press and the independent variables which include age, household size, level of education, years of processing experience, extension visits, and income from gari processing. R2 value of 0.460 indicates that about 46% of the variation in utilization was explained by socio-economic variables included in the regression model. Three variables significantly influenced the decision of the respondents to utilize the manual screw press: age, level of experience, and income; the most important predicator being income with a Beta value of 0.699. Conclusively, it was recommended among others that research, extension, and policy makers consider the significant determinants identified in the study seriously if increased utilization is to be achieved by gari processors and others similar to them in the study area and the region.

scholarly journals Factors affecting the productivity of coffee in Gulmi and Arghakhanchi districts of Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
Chandan Bhattarai ◽  
Dija Bhandari ◽  
Subash Bhandari ◽  
Keshav Bhusal ◽  
Bishal Khatri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Land Utilization ◽  
Coffee Production ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Secondary Information ◽  
Coffee Sector

Coffee is one of the major potential cash crops with lucrative export value grown in mid-hills of Nepal. Nepalese coffee production has suffered long by low productivity. Research was conducted from February to May, 2019 to analyze the factors affecting the productivity of coffee in Arghakhanchi and Gulmi districts of Nepal. These two districts were, purposively selected for this study taking account of comparative advantage and past studies recommendations for coffee sector. Altogether, 100 coffee growing households 50 from each, Arghakhanchi and Gulmi, were sampled by using multistage sampling technique. A pre-tested semi-structured interview schedule was used to collect the primary information while secondary information was collected reviewing the relevant publications. Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression model was used to determine the factors affecting the productivity of coffee. The study revealed that the number of active family members involved in coffee production (0.000), adoption of income diversification through intercropping (0.005), training (0.072) and technical assistance (0.021) had positive and significant effect on coffee productivity. Encouraging the household to have coffee production as their primary occupation, providing technical assistance on rational land utilization and intercropping and strengthening the skill and knowledge of farmers through trainings could significantly support in increasing the productivity of coffee.

scholarly journals Adoption of improved fish hatchery production technologies by fish hatchery managers in Oyo state, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 399-411
Author(s):  
S. S. Ashely-Dejo ◽  
I. T. Omoniyi ◽  
O. J. Olaoye ◽  
E. O. Fakoya ◽  
A. O. Adelaja
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Fish Hatchery ◽  
Information Usage ◽  
Production Technologies ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study sought to assess the adoption of improved fish hatchery production technologies and information usage by fish hatchery farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 234 hatchery farmers from Oyo using structured questionnaire from all the four Agricultural Development Programme zones in Oyo State. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, mean score and index score. Information on socio economic characteristics revealed that most (88.9%) of the fish hatchery farmers were in the active age bracket of 31-60 years, majority (86.8%) were married male. The mean household size was 7 persons per household with majority (53.4%) having above 6 years of fish hatchery experience. The grand mean score for agencies/channel examined in this study was 1.68, information usage index was 0.56. Levels of awareness were relatively high but there were low adoption rate for some of the fish hatchery production technologies. Based on the available evidences, it was recommended that all fish farmers should be trained on hatchery operations regardless of level of educational status. Therefore, regular workshop should be organized for the producers and the most available and cost effective innovations on hatchery enterprises should be made available to all the categories of fish farmers irrespective of their gender.

scholarly journals Medical History of Meat Handlers and the Occurrence of Zoonotic Mycobacterium bovis Infection in Imo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
I. D. Stan-Ekezie ◽  
O. C. Abanobi ◽  
C. I. C. Ebirim ◽  
Sally Ibe ◽  
G. U. Onyeugo
Keyword(s):  
Medical History ◽  
Mycobacterium Bovis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Checkup ◽  
Imo State ◽  
History Of ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

A study on the medical history of meat handlers and the occurrence of zoonotic Mycobacterium bovis infection in Imo State, Nigeria was carried out using one thousand two hundred respondents. A cross sectional survey was carried out in the three (3) senatorial zones Imo state Nigerian and a multistage sampling technique was used to choose the abattoirs under study. A well structured questionnaire was distributed and the data analyzed. Results showed lack of BCG awareness (OR=0.174; P=0.017) to be statistically significant to the occurrence of bovine TB, on the other hand the range of the various times respondents go for medical checkups was considered; those who often attend medical checkup against those who always go for medical checkup (OR=16.187; P=<0.0001), also those who never go for medical checkup against those that had medical checkup three months ago (OR=1.910; P=<0.001). It was observed in this study that lack of BCG awareness and the care free attitude to medical checkup pose as a risk factor to Mycobacterium bovis T.B among meat handlers. Therefore, there is need to initiate an awareness program on the importance of BCG intake in the fight against Mycobacterium bovis T.B and improve existing diagnostic test to specifically deter early phase of the infection.

scholarly journals Profitability Analysis of Ginger Value Addition in Abia State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-54
Author(s):  
Ndubuisi Chigozirim Onwusiribe ◽  
Chimarauche Peace Amanze ◽  
Chinwendu Oriaku
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Value Addition ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Cost Implications ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Value Added Products

This study analyzed the profitability of ginger value addition in Abia State, Nigeria. This study identified the ginger value-added products common in the area, the cost implications of the value addition process, and the socio-economic and farm-specific factors affecting ginger value addition. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select 60 (sixty) respondents and a well-structured questionnaire was used to collect the necessary data. The results revealed that the value ginger products were dried ginger, salted ginger, ginger flakes, ginger oil, and ginger paste. The factors affecting the profitability of ginger value addition from the linear regression model shows that education, income, capital, and collateral were significant. It is, therefore, recommended that youth and entrepreneurs should invest in ginger value addition as it is profitable and it is a sure way to economic empowerment and fight against hunger. 

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Farmers Decision to Join Joint Forest Management Programme in Jammu Division of Jammu and Kashmir

2021 ◽  
pp. 161-166
Author(s):  
Tariq Iqbal ◽  
P. S. Slathia ◽  
Rajinder Peshin ◽  
Sandeep Sehgal ◽  
Manish Kumar Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Management Programme ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Joint Forest Management ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Joint Management ◽  
Multistage Sampling

The present study was conducted in purposively selected “East Forest Circle” of Jammu division of J&K. Multistage sampling plan was followed for the selection of respondents. Six forest ranges from East circle having maximum number of Joint Management Programme (JFM)Cs were selected purposively. Twenty four committees, four from each selected ranges of East circle and eight members from each selected JFMC were selected through random sampling technique. The respondents were divided into two groups 1).Treatment group: Eight members from each selected JFMC were selected randomly for the study making the sample size to 192 respondents. 2). Control group: Two villages from each range (12 villages in total) were selected through random sampling technique. From each selected village nine non- JFMC members were randomly selected. Thus, a total sample of 108 non-JFMC members were selected from these villages. Binary regression model was applied to analyze the factors affecting farmer’s decision to join JFM programme. The result of the study showed that family size, area under trees, extension contact and social participation significantly affecting farmer’s decision to join JFM programme.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting to Job Satisfaction of Banking Employees in Sri Lanka Special Reference Public and Private Banks in Anuradhapura District

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salinda Weerasinghe ◽  
Harshani Dedunu ◽  
Chiranthani Jayani
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Job Security ◽  
Regression Result ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Employee Job Satisfaction ◽  
Private Banks

Employees are the backbone of any organization. They are the most precious and important asset among all the assets of any organization. Job satisfaction is a part of employee life satisfaction. So the employee job satisfaction becomes one of the top priority issues in the banking industry. Therefore, the study aims to identify the level of job satisfaction of banking employees’ in private and public banks in Sri Lanka with special reference to Anuradhapura District. All employees who are working in either public or private banks in Anuradhapura District were the population of the study and out of them 226 employees were selected as sample of the study based on stratified sampling technique. Data were processed through number of rigorous analysis to derive a robust conclusion. The findings of the study indicated higher level of job satisfaction in public sector banking employees than private sector employees in Sri Lanka. Further study regression result highlighted statistically significant impact of work itself, salary, job security and recognition on employee job satisfaction in baking sector Sri Lanka, however possibility of growth and working conditions no longer make significant impact on employee job satisfaction. Finally, study identified salary as a greatest explanatory variable of employee job satisfaction in banking sector Sri Lanka. Key words: Banking Sector, Job satisfaction, Salary, Job security

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