scholarly journals Effects of Motivation on the Performance of Employees of Ecobank Ghana Limited. Knust Branch and Stadium Branch

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mrs. Loretta Sarpong
Keyword(s):  
Employee Performance ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
High Expectation ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Working Day ◽  
And Performance

<p><em>This</em><em> </em><em>study, the </em><em>effect of motivation on the performance of employees of Ecobank Limited, KNUST Branch</em><em> </em><em>and Stadium branch was aimed at assessing motivation and its effect on employee performance. The sample size for the study was thirty</em><em> </em><em>employees from both branches. </em><em>Probability sampling and simple random sampling techniques were used to select the </em><em>respondents of the questionnaires. The cross-sectional survey and a case study research </em><em>design were used for the study. </em><em>The study revealed that indeed there is a </em><em>relationship between motivation and performance and aside the known fact that money is the </em><em>key amongst the motivational factors to employees, it was realized that employees are </em><em>gradually becoming particular about trust, respect and high expectation, recognition and </em><em>appreciation and good working environment. The study also revealed that, management can </em><em>make use of different strategies and policies to motivate employees in the banking environment. Employees are interested in enhanced salaries, housing loan, fringe benefits, promotion and car loans as motivating elements sufficient to push employees of the bank to give out their best. The study recommended that employees are involved in all the decisions affecting their lives and concluded that,</em><em> </em><em>86.7% of the respondents said that they enjoyed going to work every working day and indicated that their behavior is as a result of the various motivational packages available for being</em><em> </em><em>present throughout the year</em><em>.</em><em></em></p>

Organisational Culture Dimensions And Employee Performance In Nigerian Fast Food Restaurants

GIS Business ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1070-1096
Author(s):  
Friday Ogbu Edeh ◽  
Joy Nonyelum Ugwu ◽  
Isaac Monday Ikpor ◽  
Anthony Chukwuma Nwali ◽  
Chimeziem C. Gabriela Udeze
Keyword(s):  
Fast Food ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Organisational Culture ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Market Culture ◽  
Culture Dimensions ◽  
Clan Culture ◽  
Fast Food Restaurants

This study investigates the effect of organisational culture dimensions on employee performance in Nigerian fast food restaurants using cross-sectional survey. Forty fast food restaurants were selected using simple random sampling. Nine hundred and twenty five employees were surveyed. Sample size of two hundred and seventy two was ascertained with Krejcie and Morgan. Method for data collection is questionnaire. Two hundred and thirty nine copies of questionnaire were retrieved out of two hundred and seventy two copies administered. Simple linear regression was used to analyse the hypotheses with the aid of IBM SPSS 20.0. This study found that organisational culture dimensions predicted with clan culture and market culture has a positive significant effect on employee performance. It concludes that organisational culture dimensions measured in terms of clan culture and market culture engenders employee performance through effectiveness and efficiency. One of the practical implications is that Nigerian fast food restaurant practitioners should clearly define their clan culture for newcomers to imbibe to enable them increase their performance.  

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction and Performance Orientation of Paramedics in German Emergency Medical Services—A Nationwide Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12459
Author(s):  
Christian Eiche ◽  
Torsten Birkholz ◽  
Fabian Konrad ◽  
Tobias Golditz ◽  
Johann Georg Keunecke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Reference Sample ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Fear Of Failure ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Performance Orientation ◽  
And Performance

(1) Background: Shortage of skilled workers is a relevant global health care problem. To remain competitive with other professions, job satisfaction is a critical issue; however, to date, there are no data available on the German EMS. This study aims to perform a statistical analysis of job satisfaction and performance orientation and to identify risk factors for low job satisfaction of paramedics in the German EMS. (2) Methods: Data were collected from 2590 paramedics through a nationwide cross-sectional survey, using the job satisfaction questionnaire by Neuberger and Allerbeck and the performance orientation questionnaire by Hippler and Krüger. Descriptive and regression statistical analysis were performed. (3) Results: The participants scored significantly lower than the reference sample on job satisfaction, with “organization and management” and “payment” being the lowest rated subscales. Around 9% of employees feared losing their jobs. While work attitude toward performance and success enhancement was high, fear of failure was also common. (4) Conclusion: Job satisfaction of paramedics in the German EMS is below that of the reference sample. Discontent with payment and organizational issues is common. Performance orientation is high, but fear of failure is frequent. Current and future efforts that aim at an attractive working environment should reflect on these findings.

scholarly journals Pentingnya Ukuran Kinerja Nonfinansial dalam Balanced Scorecard, Komitmen Organisasi, dan Kinerja Manajerial

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-221
Author(s):  
Praja Hadi Saputra ◽  
Hamid Bone ◽  
Linayati Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Performance Measurement System ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nonfinancial Measures ◽  
And Performance

This study investigates the role of the degree of importance of using nonfinancial performance measures (in Balanced Scorecard) by superiors for performance evaluation in influencing employee performance through organizational commitment. This study adopted a quantitative research design and conducted a cross-sectional survey by questionnaire to collect responses from 118 local managers in Samarinda, Indonesia. Based on PLS analysis, the results of this study indicate that the use of nonfinancial measures in Balanced Scorecard for performance evaluation is significantly affect employee organizational commitment and directly affect managerial performance through organizational commitment. The results also prove that organizational commitment has a mediation role in the relationship between nonfinancial measures and performance. This study provides valuable insight that the degree of importance of the use of nonfinancial measures by superiors to evaluate performance can improve employee commitment and performance. Practically, the results provide an overview for superiors to be more comprehensive in developing a performance measurement system because the system has a crucial role in influencing employee behavior.

scholarly journals Stress Inducing Factors and Its Effect on Employees Performance among Selected Instituions

2021 ◽  
pp. 37-50
Author(s):  
C. O. Emuchay ◽  
O. Ekpenyong ◽  
O. P. Abu
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Organizational Productivity ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safe Place ◽  
Inducing Factors ◽  
Main Instrument

Aims: The study examined the relationship between stress inducing factors and employee performance in Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS) and National Directorate of Employment (NDE). Study Design: Cross sectional survey design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Michael Imoudu National Institute for labour studies and National Directorate of Employment (NDE) between December 2019 and September 2020 Methodology: The survey method was employed whilst 400 respondents were purposively selected from the Training department, Planning, Research and Curriculum Development department and Programs department which are the core departments under pressure to deliver all year round in the institutions under study. The questionnaire was the main instrument for data collection. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used in analyzing the data. Results: Results show that the most stress inducing factor was pressure to deliver on time because of mode of operations (60%), non-conducive working environment (59%) and being insufficiently skilled for the job (37%). The effects of stress on employee performance include dependence on drugs and alcohol (86%), illness and sickness (75%), fatigue (40%) and irritability (25%). Conclusion: It is recommended that a conducive working environment should be created for employees and that counselors and counseling rooms should be provided by organizations to enable their employees have a safe place to de-stress without fear of stigmatization. Also, training and re-training of employees should be done frequently to improve set skills. This will significantly reduce work stress and enhance performance which will in turn increase organizational productivity.

scholarly journals Effects of Consumer Purchasing Power on Buying Preferences in Shopping Malls in Kenya: A Case Study of Nakuru County

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Monicah Mugambi ◽  
Robert Obuba
Keyword(s):  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Shopping Mall ◽  
Purchasing Power ◽  
Consumer Decision Making ◽  
Shopping Malls ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Internal And External Factors

Many internal and external factors influence consumer decision-making when it comes to the purchase and use of various products and services. The attributes of the product itself, the brand, and the container in which it is encased is the most important and critical external variables. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey involving hotels, beauty parlours, electronics dealers, boutiques as well as entertainment outlets. The researcher targeted 305 business premises operating in 30 shopping malls from which a sample of 62 premises and 310 customers were sampled using stratification, Simple Random Sampling (SRS) and convenient sampling. The data was collected through the use of questionnaires. Descriptive statistics was employed and results were presented in tables and charts with the help of Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) for analysis purposes. The influence of consumer purchasing power on the preference of shopping malls was tested using regression, correlation and Chi-square methods at 5% levels of effect. From the study findings, the researcher establish that purchasing power, personal preference has been found to play an important role in influencing consumer’s preferences and bias towards shopping malls. An overwhelming number of the consumers recognized the importance of group influence on their choice of the shopping mall. This helped the researcher draw a conclusion and formulate recommendations informing policies and marketing strategies that are essential to marketers in the shopping malls and other related business facilities in line with consumer purchasing power.

scholarly journals Household willingness to adopt a single-stage solar-supported hyper-thermophilic anaerobic biogas digester in Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Mbir Bryant ◽  
Abdul-Rahaman Afitiri
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Interactive Effect ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
High Income ◽  
Single Stage ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quality Life ◽  
Willingness To Adopt

Abstract Background Sustainability of energy is key for quality life; thus, the use of clean energy at the household level warrants moving from fossil-based energy to modern forms like biogas. However, the joint interactive effect of household income, biogas usage and willingness to adopt a single-stage solar-supported hyper-thermophilic anaerobic biogas digester (SSHTABD) is not known. Methods A cross-sectional survey was carried out to assess the willingness of residents of Elmina to adopt the SSHTABD. Stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used to select 219 respondents fitted into a complementary log–log regression model. Results Household willingness to adopt the SSHTABD was 86%. Among them are households not willing to use biogas but have high income and households willing to use biogas but have either low or high income are more likely to adopt the technology compared to households not willing to use biogas and have low income. Households not willing to use biogas, but have high income (OR = 1.725, confidence interval [CI] 0.803–3.706) and households willing to use biogas, but have low income (OR = 1.877, CI 1.103–3.188) compared to households willing to use biogas and have high income (OR = 1.725, CI 1.080–3.451) are more likely to adopt the technology as households not willing to use biogas and have low income. Additionally, households employed under the formal government sector, formal and informal private sectors are 40%, 136% and 103%, respectively, more likely to adopt the technology than those unemployed. Conclusion The high willingness of households to adopt the technology calls for government to support households to own biogas digesters thus requires policy interventions and interdisciplinary research.

scholarly journals Setting – based prevalence and correlates of central obesity: findings from a cross-sectional study among formal sector employees in Dodoma City, Central Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariam John Munyogwa ◽  
Kaloli Sayi Ntalima ◽  
Secilia Ng’weshemi Kapalata
Keyword(s):  
Central Obesity ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Formal Sector ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract Background Obesity at the workplace has been associated with symptoms of lower self-esteem, increased individual and employer healthcare costs, increased absenteeism and presenteeism and reduced productivity. Therefore, this study was designed to study the prevalence and correlates of central obesity among formal sector employees in Dodoma City. Methods Study design was a cross-sectional survey conducted from March to June, 2019. Participants were employees from formal sector employment defined as those paid regular monthly wage and with either a secured permanent or temporary contract. Simple random sampling was used to select four out of fifteen large buildings hosting various establishments. Respondents were obtained conveniently and interviewed face to face. Central obesity was defined as a waist circumference greater than 102 cm for males and greater than 88 cm for females. Chi-square test was conducted to assess the differences among the groups. Simple and multiple logistic regression models were fitted to identify the correlates of central obesity. Results A total of 392 respondents (98% response rate) agreed and participated in the study. The overall prevalence of central obesity was found to be 41.8% (164/392). The prevalence of central obesity was significantly higher among females (67.4% p < 0.001), respondents aged ≥51 years (60%, p = < 0.001), administrators (55.1% p = < 0.05), respondents with salary of > 1,000,000 Tanzanian Shilling (TSh.) per month (54.4%, p = < 0.05), respondents who eat homemade meals at the workplace (64.2%, p = < 0.05) and respondents with hypertension (62.5%, p = < 0.05). Correlates of central obesity were found to be female sex (AOR = 9.53; 95% CI: 5.49, 16.78), increased age, eating homemade meals at the workplace (AOR = 2.32; 95% CI: 1.04, 4.19) and hypertension (AOR = 3.15; 95% CI: 1.41, 6.91). Conclusions The present study revealed high prevalence of central obesity among formal sector employees in Dodoma City. Scholars and stakeholders are urged to generate more evidences and design appropriate interventions to curb the situation.

scholarly journals Challenges Faced by Devolved Governance in Quality Service Delivery: A Case Study of Turkana Central Sub-county, Turkana County, Kenya

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
James K. Sirite ◽  
Henry Ongori ◽  
Darius Bosire
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Quality Service ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
County Governments ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
To Come

The purpose of this study was to identify the challenges faced in quality service delivery to Turkana Central Sub-county citizens of Turkana County. The study used cross-sectional survey design. The sample size selected for the study was 261.  Data was collected using questionnaires and interview guides. Data was analyzed by descriptive statistics and presented in tables and figures for ease interpretation. The major findings of the study show that devolved governance faces some challenges. For instance the devolved governance is faced with corruption, lack of transparency and accountability and inadequate funds. This adversely   affects quality service delivery to its citizens. The findings of the study would inspire policy makers at the county and national government level to come up with appropriate strategies to mitigate the challenges identified in order to improve the quality of services offered by the county governments.

scholarly journals Identifying Integration and Differentiation in a Hospital’s Logistical System: A social network analysis of a case study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annelies van der Ham ◽  
Frits Van Merode ◽  
Dirk Ruwaard ◽  
Arno Van Raak
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Analysis ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Network Structure ◽  
Organization Theory ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Study Research ◽  
And Performance

Abstract Background Integration, the coordination and alignment of tasks, has been promoted widely in order to improve the performance of hospitals. Both organization theory and social network analysis offer perspectives on integration. This exploratory study research aims to understand how a hospital’s logistical system works, and in particular to what extent there is integration and differentiation. More specifically, it first describes how a hospital organizes logistical processes; second, it identifies the agents and the interactions for organizing logistical processes, and, third, it establishes the extent to which tasks are segmented into subsystems, which is referred to as differentiation, and whether these tasks are coordinated and aligned, thus achieving integration.Methods The study is based on case study research carried out in a hospital in the Netherlands. All logistical tasks that are executed for surgery patients were studied. Using a mixed method, data were collected from the Hospital Information System (HIS), documentation, observations and interviews. These data were used to perform a social network analysis and calculate the network metrics of the hospital network.Results This paper shows that 23 tasks are executed by 635 different agents who interact through 31,499 interaction links. The social network of the hospital demonstrates both integration and differentiation. The network appears to function differently from what is assumed in literature, as the network does not reflect the formal organizational structure of the hospital, and tasks are mainly executed across functional silos. Nurses and physicians perform integrative tasks and two agents who mainly coordinate the tasks in the network, have no hierarchical position towards other agents. The HIS does not seem to fulfill the interactional needs of agents. Conclusions This exploratory study reveals the network structure of a hospital. The cross-functional collaboration, the integration found, and position of managers, coordinators, nurses and doctors suggests a possible gap between organizational perspectives on hospitals and reality. This research sets a basis for further research that should focus on the relation between network structure and performance, on how integration is achieved and in what way organization theory concepts and social network analysis could be used in conjunction with one another.

scholarly journals Association of Night Shift Work With Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria and Effect Modification by Circadian Dysfunction Among Workers

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuzhou Huang ◽  
Danrong Jing ◽  
Juan Su ◽  
Zhijun Huang ◽  
Han Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Shift Work ◽  
Night Shift ◽  
Effect Modification ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Night Shift Work ◽  
Circadian Dysfunction

Purpose: Night shift work is common in the current working environment and is a risk factor for many diseases. The study aimed to explore the relationship between night shift work with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), and the modification effect of circadian dysfunction on it.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among Chinese workers. Exposure was measured by night work history and duration. Circadian dysfunction was characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). The diagnosis of CSU was made by dermatologists who were investigating on the spot. The effect size was expressed as odds ratios (ORs).Results: A total of 8,057 participants were recruited, and 7,411 (92%) with complete information were included in the final analyses. The prevalence rates of CSU for workers without night shift and those with night shift history were 0.73 and 1.28%, respectively. Compared with workers who never worked night shifts, the risk of CSU increased with the length of night shift work: OR = 1.55 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.78–3.06) for duration &lt;5 years and OR = 1.91 (95% CI: 1.12–3.26) for duration ≥5 years. EDS s EDS has been shown to modify this combination. Among workers without EDS, there was no association between night shift and CSU (OR = 0.94; 95% CI: 0.49–1.79). Whereas, in participants with EDS, the correlation was significant (OR = 3.58; 95% CI: 1.14–11.20). However, the effect modification by sleep disturbance was not observed.Conclusions: Night shift work is a risk factor for CSU, and there is a dose-response relationship between night shift work hours and the risk of CSU. This connection may be modified by circadian dysfunction.

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