The Effects of Transformational Leadership on Employees Satisfaction, Work-group Supportiveness, Commitment, and Performance: A Field Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Chinelo Grace NZELIBE ◽  
Mehmet Fatih YASAR
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Work Group ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Employees Satisfaction ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Individual

<p>The study examined the effects of transformational leadership on employees’ satisfaction, workgroup supportiveness, commitment, and performance at both the individual and at the organizational levels.</p><p>A survey study was conducted at the Armorp Nigeria Limited, using a sample of 280 employees. The study sought to investigate specifically the mechanism through which transformational leadership influences employee’s commitment to their job schedules as well as to the organization. Six propositions which explained the relationships among the variables in the study were postulated, five accepted and one partially rejected. Pearson correlation, one way analysis of variance, multiple regression analysis and Chi-square were used in the analysis of data. The results suggest that transformational leadership directly affects employee’s satisfaction and commitment to job schedule and to the organization. But, employee’s commitment to their supervisors was not significant as other intervening variables were at work. The regression analysis reveals that the best indicator of employee satisfaction is workgroup supportiveness. The influence of grapevine interactions within the organization, if properly harnessed by a transformational leader directly results in essential mechanism that subsequently leads to employee’s satisfaction, commitment, and increased performance. Monetary incentives if closely tied to motivation might be helpful in creating a more satisfying and productive work environment. This study thus, suggests a new paradigm in which the study of leadership can be based in African setting in order to create effective and viable organizations.</p>

scholarly journals Project Implementation Factors and Performance of Jua-kali Empowerment Programmes in Nairobi, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Nicasio Gicovi Njue ◽  
Angeline Sabina Mulwa ◽  
Dorothy Ndunge Kyalo
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Theory Of Constraints ◽  
Project Implementation ◽  
Entrepreneurship Training ◽  
Theory Of Organization ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Survey Designs ◽  
Implementation Factors

The purpose of the study was to examine how project implementation factors (provision of work-space facility, entrepreneurship training and promotion of products) influence the performance of Jua-kali Empowerment Programmes (JEP) in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was rooted upon theory of constraints and system theory of organization. Both descriptive and correlational survey designs were used in executing the research inquiry. The targeted population was 327 beneficiaries of the JEP in Nairobi County. Using Krejcie and Morgan formula, a sample of 181 beneficiaries was selected. Both simple random sampling and purposive sampling were used to choose the sample elements. Data was gathered using structured questionnaires and informant interview guide. Descriptive statistics like percentages, arithmetic mean and standard deviation as well as inferential statistics regression analysis was used in data analysis. Pearson correlation analysis was used to test relationship between variables and regression analysis was applied in predicting the research model. The reliability of questionnaires was ascertained by Cronbach Alpha Coefficient of reliability (at 0.6668). Fisher (F) tested the research hypothesis at α=0.05 whereby, R= 0.563, R2= 0.317, F (1,145) =5.192 at P=0.000-0.05. Therefore, the null hypothesis was rejected as there was enough evidence to conclude that project implementation factors have significant influence on the performance of Jua-kali Empowerment Programmes. Hence recommendations were made to the implementors of Jua-kali empowerment programmes to ensure that the programmes are not only need based but also implemented in an integrated and coordinated approaches for effective realization of projected deliverables.

scholarly journals Cephalometric Floating Norms as a Guide toward a Harmonious Individual Craniofacial Pattern among Filipinos

2009 ◽  
Vol 79 (6) ◽  
pp. 1162-1168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marian Almyra Sevilla-Naranjilla ◽  
Ingrid Rudzki-Janson
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Standard Error ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Correlated Variables ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Objective: To construct a harmony box based on correlated cephalometric variables, which may serve as a valuable diagnostic tool in orthodontic treatment planning, by analyzing the harmonious relationships of existing individual craniofacial patterns among Filipinos. Materials and Methods: Eighty-one subjects, 37 females and 44 males, were selected from the student population of a University according to established inclusion criteria. Five cephalometric angular measurements were obtained and digitized. Pearson correlation coefficients described the high association among the five variables. The bivariate linear regression analysis was used to construct a harmony box, which contained the cephalometric floating norms of the five correlated variables. Multiple regression analysis and the standard error of the estimate were calculated to construct the harmony schema, which describes the individual craniofacial pattern. Results: Correlations between the five variables were significant at .001 and .05 levels. Linear regression equations with corresponding r2 and standard error of the estimate (SE) were illustrated as the harmony box. The multiple correlation coefficient R, the adjusted R2, and the SE when one of the five measured variables was predicted from the remaining four by means of a multiple regression analysis were displayed as the harmony schema. Conclusion: The cephalometric floating norms describing the individual craniofacial pattern among Filipinos were established based on five correlated variables in the form of a harmony box.

scholarly journals Effect of Ouchi Theory Z on the Performance of Selected Microfinance Banks in Warri Metropolis in Delta State

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-59
Author(s):  
Agbele G. ◽  
Onoriode O.H.
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Style ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Employees Satisfaction ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Theory Z

The study focused on the effect of Ouchi theory Z on the performance of selected Microfinance Banks in Warri Metropolis in Delta State. The hypothetical aim was to ascertain the type of relationship that exists between the variables. The population covered 50 staff (Senior and Junior) of the selected Microfinance Bank in the area under study. The instrument employed for data collection was through personal (face-to-face) discussion with the respondents. Positive and reliable results were obtained. The data was analyzed through tables and chi-square statistical technique. The findings revealed that negative correlation exists between Ouchi theory Z and performance of Microfinance Bank. Calculated value less than the critical value (0.722 < 3.84) was equally 0bserved. This connotes a negative relationship between the dependent and independent variable. Microfinance banks in the area under study have been operating independently without the application of Ouchi theory Z that encourages workers/employees satisfaction that result in an increase in productivity. The study recommended that team work should be encouraged among Microfinance Bank. There should be employee participation in decision making and strategic planning among Microfinance Banks. Again, constant and continuous communication (CCC) leadership style should be maintained between employees and employers of Microfinance Banks for maximum productivity.

scholarly journals Overweightness and obesity prevalence among university students in 2015-2016 educational season

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 5884 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eren Uluöz
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Normal Population ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Individual

The main purpose of this study is to find out the obesity prevalence among university students. In addition to the main purpose, another aims of this study is to determine the individual features of participants related to obesity such as gender, age, being an obese in family and doing physical activity.This study was performed on university students from five different faculties of Çukurova University in 2015-2016 educational season. In this study, 894 volunteer students accepted for attending to the research. The mean age of female participants was 21.39±2.53 years. However, mean of males was 22.28±2.73 years. Descriptive study design and causal comparative methods were used. The individual information form created by the researcher was used to determine the demographic characteristics of the participants. BMI was analyzed both quantitative and categorical ways in this study. WHO’s classification method was used for categorizing of BMI. All findings in the study were summarized by descriptive statistical methods such as mean, standard deviation, frequency, percentage, etc. The independent sample T test, the ANOVA test, Pearson correlation test and chi-square test were used. In all analyzes, significance level was accepted as p <0.05.The mean of the BMI was calculated as 22.40±3.49 kg/m2. There was a statistically significant difference between the mean BMI of males (23.80±3.40 kg/m2) and female participants (21,01±2,99 kg/m2, t(-13,043)=892, p<0.05). Also, it was found statically significant difference among BMI classification groups for gender (obesity rate of male: 4.9% ; female:1.1%) , x2(df=3, n=894)=101.21, p<0.05. These results have indicated that the rate of obesity among university students is lower than normal population in Turkey. At the same time the findings of this study have shown similar characteristics with the university students’ of other countries reported by previous studies.In conclusion, it should be taken some measures for reducing overweightness and obesity such as increasing physical activity possibilities for people in all condition by local and central Governments, increasing the number of hours of physical education and sports lessons in schools as much as possible and the processing of these courses must be inspected strongly, more strict measures taken by the government to reduce obesity rates in society, informing and awareness of community on obesity, informing adequate and balanced nutrition by using the all media devices and facilities.

scholarly journals The effect of difficulty and execution scores on total ranking during 2019 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (S1) ◽  
pp. 37-42
Author(s):  
Berfin Serdil Örs ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Model Fitting ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Competitive Sport ◽  
Multiple Components ◽  
Rhythmic Gymnastics ◽  
Pearson Correlation Analysis ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Estimation Models

Rhythmic gymnastics (RG) is a competitive sport and competition results include multiple components such as difficulty (D) and execution (E) scores. Both coaches and researchers should consider the components of performance scores separately. The aim of the current study was to identify the most indicative apparatus score on total ranking in the individual all-around finals of 37th RG World Championships (WCh), 2019, Baku, Azerbaijan and to determine the most important D and/or E scores on overall ranking. Total of 312 scores of 24 gymnasts competed at individual all-around finals were analyzed. Correlations among total qualification, total D, total E, and total apparatus scores of each apparatus were determined by Pearson correlation analysis. Multiple regression analysis was used and model-fitting performance was assessed by coefficient of determination (R2). When correlations among total qualification score and total D, total E scores of each apparatus were analyzed moderate and strong relationships were found (p < 0.001). The percentages that D and E scores explained the total score ranged between 79.3 and 44%. Total ball D score explained 79.3% of the variability in standings and it was the best predictor score. Total ribbon E score was found to be the second effective score on ranking (71%). Finally, total hoop E score had the least effect by 44%. Apart from these, two different total score estimation models that trainers/gymnasts may use practically were enhanced during this study.

scholarly journals APPRAISING REVERBERATIONS OF RESISTANCE TO CHANGE

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (06) ◽  
pp. 298-301
Author(s):  
K.C Prashanth ◽  
◽  
Veena M ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Resistance To Change ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Continuous Change ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Organization Effectiveness ◽  
Teaching Faculty ◽  
Market Driven ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Group Resistance

Organizations in this sublimating environment on one hand entail continuous change through structured process of building capacity and enhance organization effectiveness by developing, improving and reinforcing behaviour, structure, technological processes with integrated organizational strategy. However on the other hand, during the change process they counter bottlenecks from the resistance to change bid by the individual employees, groups and sometimes organization itself. Resistances exhibited may vary in their nature and magnitude from organization to organization. Since, higher education faculty today need to counter changes such as virtual mode of teaching, student and market driven courseware, turbulent pedagogies, etc. This descriptive cum survey study aims to investigate such effects of resistances at VSK University Ballari. Ecosystem of the study encompasses teaching faculty and sample size was chosen to be 82 and is more than Cochran formula. The data was analysed using Chi square analysis and Friedman test. The study revealed that there is an association between the resistance to change and effect on the organization and the amount of association in case of individual and group resistance is stronger.

scholarly journals Effect of Ouchi Theory Z on the Performance of Selected Microfinance Banks in Warri Metropolis in Delta State

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-59
Author(s):  
Agbele G. ◽  
Onoriode O.H.
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Style ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Employees Satisfaction ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Theory Z

The study focused on the effect of Ouchi theory Z on the performance of selected Microfinance Banks in Warri Metropolis in Delta State. The hypothetical aim was to ascertain the type of relationship that exists between the variables. The population covered 50 staff (Senior and Junior) of the selected Microfinance Bank in the area under study. The instrument employed for data collection was through personal (face-to-face) discussion with the respondents. Positive and reliable results were obtained. The data was analyzed through tables and chi-square statistical technique. The findings revealed that negative correlation exists between Ouchi theory Z and performance of Microfinance Bank. Calculated value less than the critical value (0.722 < 3.84) was equally 0bserved. This connotes a negative relationship between the dependent and independent variable. Microfinance banks in the area under study have been operating independently without the application of Ouchi theory Z that encourages workers/employees satisfaction that result in an increase in productivity. The study recommended that team work should be encouraged among Microfinance Bank. There should be employee participation in decision making and strategic planning among Microfinance Banks. Again, constant and continuous communication (CCC) leadership style should be maintained between employees and employers of Microfinance Banks for maximum productivity.

scholarly journals The correlation between learning styles and biology learning performance of Nigerian students

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Omosholape Abidoye ◽  
Adekunle Solomon Olorundare
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Auditory Learning ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Nigerian Students

Learning style has been considered as one of determining factors for learning processes. This study aimed at observing the correlation between students’ learning style and performance of Nigerian students in biology. The sample of this study consisted of 100 students which were randomly selected from the secondary schools in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State, Nigeria. The two validated instrument used for data collection were Grasha & Reichmann’s Student Learning Scale and VAK/VARK Learning Style. The data gained were analyzed using percentage, Pearson correlation, and Chi-Square test. The study findings indicated that: (i) there was a negative correlation between students’ academic performance and visual (-0.061) and kinesthetic learning style (-0.50), as well as positive correlation between the performance and auditory learning style (0.108). (ii) There were no significant differences between the study of learning styles, either visual (t(99) = 1.60, p = 0.11), auditory (t(99) = 1.33, p = 0.18), or kinesthetic (t(99) = 0.59, p = 0.55), of male and female biology students’ performance. Thus, it is suggested that teachers choose the most proper learning methods which accommodate the students’ need based on their learning styles.

scholarly journals Project Implementation Factors and Performance of Jua-kali Empowerment Programmes in Nairobi, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Nicasio Gicovi Njue ◽  
Angeline Sabina Mulwa ◽  
Dorothy Ndunge Kyalo
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Theory Of Constraints ◽  
Project Implementation ◽  
Entrepreneurship Training ◽  
Theory Of Organization ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Survey Designs ◽  
Implementation Factors

The purpose of the study was to examine how project implementation factors (provision of work-space facility, entrepreneurship training and promotion of products) influence the performance of Jua-kali Empowerment Programmes (JEP) in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was rooted upon theory of constraints and system theory of organization. Both descriptive and correlational survey designs were used in executing the research inquiry. The targeted population was 327 beneficiaries of the JEP in Nairobi County. Using Krejcie and Morgan formula, a sample of 181 beneficiaries was selected. Both simple random sampling and purposive sampling were used to choose the sample elements. Data was gathered using structured questionnaires and informant interview guide. Descriptive statistics like percentages, arithmetic mean and standard deviation as well as inferential statistics regression analysis was used in data analysis. Pearson correlation analysis was used to test relationship between variables and regression analysis was applied in predicting the research model. The reliability of questionnaires was ascertained by Cronbach Alpha Coefficient of reliability (at 0.6668). Fisher (F) tested the research hypothesis at α=0.05 whereby, R= 0.563, R2= 0.317, F (1,145) =5.192 at P=0.000-0.05. Therefore, the null hypothesis was rejected as there was enough evidence to conclude that project implementation factors have significant influence on the performance of Jua-kali Empowerment Programmes. Hence recommendations were made to the implementors of Jua-kali empowerment programmes to ensure that the programmes are not only need based but also implemented in an integrated and coordinated approaches for effective realization of projected deliverables.

scholarly journals Teacher Engagement and Commitment towards the Organization, Teaching and Work group in Engineering Colleges in Hyderabad

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 11671-11681
Keyword(s):  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Work Group ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Best Interest ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Organization Commitment ◽  
Level Of Functioning ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Individual

The advent of liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation has made it indispensable for the organizations to focus on using their human resources in a way that would be in the best interest of the individual as well as the organization. One such issue that is seriously being looked into by the organizations to steer through the cut-throat competition is the levels of engagement of the employees and the way elevated engagement levels contribute towards the increased organization commitment. The same holds true for educational institutions as well. The educational institutions in any country have a societal responsibility along with the responsibility of creating young intellectual minds capable of contributing towards economic growth and development. This research paper aims at investigating into the relationship of engagement of employee with commitment as is measured from three dimensions namely-commitment towards the organization, commitment towards teaching and commitment towards the workgroup they are associated with. The current research focuses on the teachers of 10 engineering colleges in Hyderabad, Telangana State. Employee engagement was taken to be the independent variable and employee commitment is taken to be the dependent variable. The researcher made use of descriptive research design and a structured questionnaire was administered to 250 teachers of the above said engineering colleges. Chi-square tests were used to examine the association between the variables in question and T-test and F-test and MANOVA were resorted to for examining the extent of relationship between engagement and various dimensions of commitment. The research findings indicate notable association between gender, marital status and present experience on employee engagement. However, it is found that there is no association between the level of functioning and engagement and commitment of teachers. The output of MANOVA indicate a positive connection between engagement and commitment of teachers in the educational institutions.

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