Performance based incentives and employees’ productivity in commercial organisations

The study examined the relationship between performance-based incentives and employees’ productivity in commercial organizations in Cross River State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study investigates the links between performance-based incentives such as promotions, bonus, recognition and employees’ productivity. Expectancy theory was used to situate the study. Descriptive survey design that allows for the use of questionnaire as quantitative tool was adopted as well as in the selection of respondents from commercial organizations. Quantitative data were analyzed using multi-variance analysis. It was revealed that performance-based promotion, performance-based bonus, performance-based recognition significantly influence productivity of employees in commercial organizations. The study further reveals a joint relationship between the predictor variables (performance-based promotion, bonus, recognition) and productivity of employees. It was recommended among others that promotion policies in commercial organizations should be transparent and fair. Management of these entities should make personnel policies that outline key performance indicators and their relationship to internal promotions, bonuses and wages.

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Students’ Perception towards Mathematics and Its Effects on Academic Performance

Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies ◽

10.9734/ajess/2020/v8i130210 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 8-14 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

John Ekow Hagan ◽

Solomon Amoaddai ◽

Vincentia Terkwor Lawer ◽

Evans Atteh

Keyword(s):

Academic Performance ◽

Sample Size ◽

Survey Design ◽

Mathematics Performance ◽

Positive Perception ◽

Daily Lives ◽

Main Instrument ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

The Relationship ◽

Sampling Approach

Aim: The research sought to find out the perception of students towards Mathematics and how it affects their academic attainment in a Ghanaian context. Study Design: Descriptive survey design was used for the study. Methodology: The main instrument used for the study was questionnaire. The sample size for the study comprised of students selected from the three SHSs in Kumasi metropolis using purposive sampling approach. The sample size for the students consisted of 297 students selected by stratified sampling of which 180 were males and 117 were females. Results: The students have positive perception towards mathematics though they see it to be difficult in a sense that it is important as it is used in their daily lives. The relationship between perception and students Mathematics performance in the study was very weak and negatively related. Conclusion: From the study it can be concluded that students’ perception towards mathematics has no influence or effect on their academic performance in Ghanaian senior high schools. It is recommended that students’ positive perception towards Mathematics must be sustained and improved by teachers and headmasters.

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INFLUENCE OF DRAMA REHEARSALS IN REGULATING STUDENTS’ BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT OF DISCIPLINE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL REGION, KENYA

European Journal of Education Studies ◽

10.46827/ejes.v8i9.3904 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (9) ◽

Author(s):

Wambugu Pachomius ◽

Zachary Njagi Ndwiga ◽

Rebecca Wachira

Keyword(s):

Secondary School ◽

Secondary Schools ◽

Central Region ◽

Survey Design ◽

School Administrators ◽

Target Population ◽

School Students ◽

Social Scientists ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

The Relationship

The use of drama rehearsals as a tool for inculcating discipline among students had been investigated by a number of scholars and education practitioners on global, continental and regional levels. However notable that drama rehearsals as a tool for inculcating discipline could be overlooked as a result of its demands, such as time. Therefore, purpose of the study was to determine effectiveness of drama rehearsals as a strategy in the management of discipline in secondary schools in central region, Kenya. The study used descriptive survey design. The target population was 79 deputy principals, 79 drama teachers, and 1888 drama students and non-drama students in secondary school in Central Region, Kenya. Both the census technique and random sampling were used to get a representative sample size of 419 respondents. Data was collected from the respondents using pretested questionnaires and was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) and then interpreted. The study found that the relationship between drama rehearsals and management of discipline among secondary school students was significant. The study therefore recommended that there was need to for school administrators to facilitate more drama rehearsals in order to improve the levels of discipline among students. This will improve their communication skills and as a result bring more rapport between the students and administrators. Article visualizations:<img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0875/a.php" alt="Hit counter" />

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Effect of liquidity risk on the financial performance of deposit taking savings and credit cooperative organisations (SACCOs) in Kenya

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478) ◽

10.20525/ijrbs.v10i2.1056 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 203-211

Author(s):

Benjamin Otwoko ◽

Kimani Maina

Keyword(s):

Financial Performance ◽

Significant Influence ◽

Survey Design ◽

Liquidity Risk ◽

Regression Methods ◽

Optimal Functioning ◽

Asset Portfolio ◽

Level Of Significance ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

The Relationship

Liquidity risk is the potential that an entity will be unable to acquire the cash required to meet its short and intermediate-term obligations. Deposit-taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCOs) face liquidity risk when they are unable to fund their operations and lending requirements to their members as and when circumstances demand. Given that liquidity is a key phenomenon on the optimal functioning and financial performance of deposit-taking SACCOs, this study critically analyzed the effect of liquidity risk on the financial performance of DT SACCOs in Kenya. The study used a descriptive survey design and employed regression methods to model the relationship between liquidity risk and financial performance of DT SACCOs. The data were analyzed at a 5% level of significance. The study findings revealed that at a 5% level of significance, liquidity risk had a statistically significant influence on the financial performance of deposit-taking SACCOs. Basing on the findings, DT SACCOs are encouraged to focus on enhancing the mobilization of deposits to ensure that an asset portfolio that minimizes liquidity risk is maintained.

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Information and Communication Technology Management Support and Service Delivery at the Department of Immigration, Kenya

International Journal of Social Science Research ◽

10.5296/ijssr.v9i1.17657 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Gladys Kangogo Komen ◽

Thomas Anyanje Senaji

Keyword(s):

Service Delivery ◽

Survey Design ◽

Management Support ◽

Chi Square ◽

Major Function ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Standards And Regulations ◽

The Government ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

The Relationship

Service delivery is a major function of the State Department of Immigration and there are some ICT factors which may influence the provision of quality services to citizens. We examined the relationship between the ICT Management support and service delivery at Department of Immigration passport control office in Nairobi Kenya using a descriptive survey design with sample size of 192 respondents with questionnaires for data collection. The data was analyzed using SPSS 22 software where descriptive statistics were calculated which comprised means and standard deviation while Chi square statistics were used to assess the association between variables. We found a significant association between ICT management support and service delivery = 0.740 (p = 0.786 > 0.05). Based on this finding it is recommended that the Government ensures sufficient ICT funding, innovate ICT policies and strategies to cater for new ICT trends that are necessary for improved service delivery. Further, there is need to regularly review ICT standards and regulations to reflect the dynamic nature of the technology used in service delivery.

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADEQUACY OF SCHOOL SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN TERTIARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL MANAGERS

10.31219/osf.io/xes4d ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sani Dantani MANGA

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

School Environment ◽

Survey Design ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

School Security ◽

Safety Equipment ◽

Management Staff ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

The Relationship ◽

Communication Equipment

This paper investigated the relationship between management of school security equipment and sustainable development of tertiary educational institutions in Kebbi State. Focus was on assessing the adequacy of protective and communication equipment as well as access control and safety equipment in the schools and the extent to which adequacy and management of security equipment affect the maintenance of a secured environment for sustainable development. In this study, 150 participants were purposefully selected from Management Staff and Security Staff of the selected institutions. Descriptive survey design was adopted and validated instruments with reliability index of .82 were used to collect data. It was found that the level of adequacy of school security equipment was rated low but has a significant relationship with sustainable development of tertiary educational institutions in Kebbi State. It was recommended among others that School Managers to develop a check list of necessary security equipment and ensure that they are adequately provided and managed to maintain a conducive, secured and peaceful school environment for sustainable development of tertiary educational institutions in Kebbi State. They should pay attention to internally generated revenue so as to reduce over dependence on government to supply their schools with all security equipment.

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Entrepreneurial skills and retention ability among students of faculty of education, University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

Global Journal of Educational Research ◽

10.4314/gjedr.v20i1.3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 29-34

Author(s):

Emmanuel Ubi Omini ◽

Aniah Bernard Beshigim

Keyword(s):

Survey Design ◽

Book Publishing ◽

Cross River ◽

Cross River State ◽

Youth Service ◽

Entrepreneurial Skills ◽

Faculty Of Education ◽

Set Up ◽

Level Of Significance ◽

The Relationship

This study determined the relationship between entrepreneurial skills and retention ability among students of faculty of education, University of Calabar, Cross River States. Correlational survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of UTME 2018/2019 academic session 200-400 level students and this was also used as sample. A validated research-made questionnaire with reliability range of 0.81-0.89 was used for data collection. The data collected were analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the analysis showed that acquisition of indexing skills and book publishing skills significantly relate with retention ability. It was recommended among others that support grants from school management and government should be granted to graduates with passion and enthusiasm to set-up their own business ventures on indexing and book publishing upon graduation either from their various institutions or after graduation from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

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CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF BANKS IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE

International Journal of Advanced Academic Research ◽

10.46654/ij.24889849.s61212 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 138-147

Author(s):

Nwaohiri Onyema ◽

Chima Onuoha

Keyword(s):

Change Management ◽

Organizational Performance ◽

Survey Design ◽

Rank Correlation ◽

Primary Data ◽

Port Harcourt ◽

Net Profit ◽

Rivers State ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

The Relationship

This study took an empirical investigation on the relationship between change management and organizational performance of banks in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey design and employed primary data. A sample size of 218 employees was randomly selected and responses obtained using a structured questionnaire. The Spearman rank correlation coefficient was utilized in analyzing the primary data and hypothesis tested using the probability approach. The study found a positive significant correlation between technological change and net profit. Leadership change has positive significant effect on net profit. The study concludes that change management influences organizational performance of banks in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The paper recommends that banks adopt the latest technology and ensure clear and transparent communication of change policies to employees.

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Effect Of Computer-Based Tests On The Academic Performance OfB.Sc. (Ed.) Physics Students At The University Of Agriculture, Makurdi

10.14293/s2199-1006.1.sor-.pph0phy.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mfeuter Joseph Tachia

Keyword(s):

Academic Performance ◽

Survey Design ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

T Test ◽

Physics Students ◽

Computer Based ◽

The University ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

Research Show ◽

Selection Of

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of computer based test (CBT) on the academic performance of B.S.c (Ed.) physics students at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi. The results of 100L students who wrote their examinations with paper-and-pencil test (PPT), from2011/2012 to 2013/2014 academic sessions and those that wrote with CBT from 2014/2015 to2015/2016 academic sessions were analyzed. The raw scores of students’ result were used for this research. The population of this study was six hundred and thirty nine (639) registered students in B.sc (Ed.) Physics, which is the total number of 100L students’ who registered and wrote their examinations from 2011/2012 to 2015/2016 academic sessions at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi (UAM). For the purpose of this study, the descriptive survey design was used. The purposive sampling technique was used for the selection of the sample from the population. The results were analyzed using the Students T-test. The findings of this research show that, there is no significant effect of CBT on the academic performance of B.sc (ED) Physics at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi.

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Administrative Challenges of Academic Heads of Department in Tertiary Institutions in Cross River State

Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences ◽

10.5901/mjss.2017.v8n2p129 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 129-135 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Aniefiok Oswald Edet ◽

Uduak Imo Ekpoh

Keyword(s):

Survey Design ◽

Work Load ◽

Study Data ◽

Management Skills ◽

Cross River ◽

Cross River State ◽

Professional Management ◽

Examination Result ◽

Alternative Sources ◽

Descriptive Survey

Abstract This study examined the Administrative Challenges of Academic Heads of Department in Universities in Cross River State, Nigeria. The study also sought to identify the strategies adopted by Heads of Departments to overcome the challenges. A descriptive survey design was utilized for the study. Four research questions guided the study. Data were collected from a sample of 129 HODs from University of Calabar (102) and Cross River University of Technology (27) using a questionnaire developed by the researchers and titled “Administrative Challenges of Academic Heads of Department Questionnaires (ACAHDQ). Data collected were analyzed with the aid of descriptive statistics (frequency and simple percentages). The findings revealed that the major challenges faced by HODs by ranking were funding 129 (100%), meeting of deadlines 126 (98%), delayed examination result 120 (93%), excess workload 118 (91.4%). Strategies used by them to combat these challenges as identified in the study included alternative sources of funding, setting deadlines early for submission of result by lecturers, working extra hours to cope with work load (schedule), extra incentives, improvisation etc. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that letters of appointment should be given to HODs with detailed specification of roles and responsibilities. Training retreat on professional management skills should be organized for them immediately they are appointed.

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Mediating Effect of Students' Perception in Programming on the Relationship Between Project Work and College Students' Interest in Programming

10.21203/rs.3.rs-935163/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Isaac Ampofo Atta Senior

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Computer Programming ◽

Survey Design ◽

Target Population ◽

Mediating Effect ◽

Project Work ◽

Cape Coast ◽

And Mathematics ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

The Relationship

Abstract Computer programming has been a subject of debate whether students have interest or not. Students' impressions of their own abilities to program and of programming in general are influenced by their early programming experiences, which play a role in encouraging or discouraging students' interest in computing areas. As a result, project work as a method of teaching has been adopted by many lecturers in teaching computer programming. However, the study sought to assess the mediating influence of students' perception in the relationship between project work and college students' interest in programming. The study used a descriptive survey design. The target population for the study included all Computer Science and Mathematics students in the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. The population for the study was 2,410 students with a sample size of 332. The researcher used a questionnaire to gather the data for studying the issue under investigation. Analysis of the data was done through the use of the PROCESS Macro. The results revealed that the mediating effect of students’ perception in programming on the relationship between project work and college students’ interest in programming account for only 0.34% of the contribution of factors that influence college students’ interest in programming.

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