The effect of demographic factors on employees’ performance: A case of an owner-manager manufacturing firm

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-143
Author(s):  
Godson Kwame Amegayibor ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Manufacturing Firm ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Data Translation

Abstract Purpose: The goal of this study is to look into how demographic factors influence employee performance in an owner-manager manufacturing firm. Research Methodology: The research was carried out in an owner-manager firm in Cape Coast, Ghana's central region. For data translation and analysis, a quantitative approach and a correlational study design were used, as well as a census sampling technique to sample 400 employees, an interview schedule, multiple linear regression, and the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 20.0 Versions. Result: The findings show that age and education have an impact on employees’ performance. The findings also revealed that age and department have an impact on employee absenteeism. Again the result shows that age, education, and tenure respectively influences employees’ output. However, some demographic factors have no relationship with employees’ performance, absenteeism, or output. Limitation: Time constraints, assumptions about the underlying theory, and the unwillingness of respondents to give out information were all limitations. Contribution: SMEs owners and managers must not overlook these elements, as they have a variety of effects on employees’ performance, how they miss work, and output levels. It is thought that paying attention to an employee's age groups, level of education, the department they work in and what transpired there, and years of experience will go a long way in assisting them in performing to a satisfactory level and increasing their performance.

scholarly journals Leadership styles and employees' performance: A case of family-owned manufacturing company, Cape Coast

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-164
Author(s):  
Godson Kwame Amegayibor ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Visionary Leadership ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
Paternalistic Leadership ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Data Translation

Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to explore the association between leadership styles and employee performance in a family-owned manufacturing business. Research methodology: For data translation and analysis, the study used a quantitative approach and a correlational design, a census technique of sampling 400 employees, an interview schedule, multiple linear regression, and the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 16.0 Versions. Results: Results revealed that autocratic, charismatic, and paternalistic leadership styles influence employees' performance. The result also revealed that autocratic, charismatic, and visionary leadership styles influence error reduction. Again the result shows that paternalistic and visionary leadership styles influence employees' quality of work. Limitations: The study's main weakness is that it only looked at nine specific leadership styles and their effects on employee performance. Contribution: Given this, managers should consider using leadership styles with stronger predictions in a given situation to drive employees' performance, reduce employees' errors in work and enhance employees' quality of work.

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors for myopia among school children in Aba, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Uchenna C. Atowa ◽  
Alvin J. Munsamy ◽  
Samuel O. Wajuihian
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Refractive Error ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference

Aim: To study the prevalence of myopia among school children in Aba, Nigeria.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in public and private (primary and secondary) schools. A multi-stage random sampling technique was used for selecting participants aged between 8 and 15 years from 12 schools in Aba, Nigeria. Data were analysed for 1197 children who underwent a comprehensive eye examination. The children were divided according to the following criteria: age groups (group 1 [8–11 years] or group 2 [12–15 years]), gender (male or female), level of education (primary or secondary) and type of school (public or private). Myopia was defined as spherical equivalent refraction (SER) ≤ -0.50 D in the poorer eye.Results: The prevalence of myopia was estimated to be 2.7%. Of the 96 children with refractive error, 78.1% were uncorrected. In using logistic regression analysis, risk of developing myopia was associated with older age groups (odds ratio [OR]: 1.20; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.16–9.11; p < 0.010) and higher level of education (OR: 1.73; 95% CI, 1.05–2.86; p < 0.030). There was no significant difference in myopia prevalence between male and female children (p = 0.89).Conclusion: Although the prevalence of myopia and overall prevalence of refractive error in school children in Aba were low, the high prevalence of uncorrected refractive error is a significant public health problem. An effective and sustainable children’s vision screening programme is needed to prevent visual impairment and blindness.

scholarly journals The Effect of Demographic Factors on Consumer Purchase Intention in Buying Television Set in Kathmandu Valley: An Empirical Study

Pravaha ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-32
Author(s):  
Bharat Rai
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
T Test ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sampling Location ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Anova Test ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

The main objective of the research is to identify the impact of demographic factors on purchase intention. The study examine whether there is any significant differences on consumers’ purchase intention of television across gender, age groups and education level. Primary data has been used in the study. The structured questionnaire has been used for collection of primary data. Convenient sampling technique has been used to collect information from the respondents and 394respondents have been taken from customers buying Television in Kathmandu. The sampling location for the research has been allocated in show room, colleges and houses in Kathmandu. Age, gender and level of education have been taken as independent variables and purchase intention has been taken as dependent variable. Percentage has been used to analyze the purchase intention of respondents; independent sample t-test and ANOVA Test have been used to analyze the collected data and to draw valid conclusions by using SPSS. The result of independent sample t-test showed that there is no significant difference on purchase intention between male and female in buying television in Nepalese market. The result of ANOVA Test showed that there is no significant difference on purchase intention among different age groups. But the result of ANOVA Test showed that there is significant difference on purchase intention among different level of education.

scholarly journals The influence of work discipline and work stress on employee performance (Case study at CV Rimba Jaya)

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 394-400
Author(s):  
Gala Gustama ◽  
Didi Tarmidi
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Verification Methods

This study aims to determine how the description of work discipline, work stress, and employee performance, and to determine how the influence of work discipline and work stress on employee performance at CV Rimba Jaya. The factors tested in this study were work discipline and job stress as independent variables, while employee performance was the dependent variable. The research method used in this research is descriptive and verification methods. The population in this study were employees at CV Rimba Jaya. The sampling technique used in this study is a non-probability sampling technique with a saturated sampling technique, so that the total number is 65 people. The analytical method used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Vers.25.00. The results showed that work discipline and work stress have an effect on employee performance at CV Rimba Jaya. The magnitude of the influence of work discipline and work stress on employee performance is 74.6%.

scholarly journals Adoption of BARI Recommended Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Varieties by the Potato Farmers of Bangladesh

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-86
Author(s):  
MI Khalil ◽  
ME Haque ◽  
MZ Hoque
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Small Farm ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Potato Varieties ◽  
Primary Level ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Small Family Size ◽  
Cultivation Technology

This study was conducted to determine the extent of adoption of BARI recommended potato varieties by the potato growers in three Upazilas namely, Pirgachha of Rangpur, Munsiganj sadar of Munsiganj and Shibganj of Bogra district of Bangladesh. To achieve the objectives, the present research was designed to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. The study areas were selected purposively considering highly concentrated potato growing areas. Total numbers of potato growers in the selected areas were 581 from which 231 were selected as respondents following proportionate random sampling technique. A pre-tested interview schedule was used to collect data from the respondents during October, 2010 to February, 2011. The potato growers showed marked individual differences in their socio-economic characteristics and majority of them belonged to middle age category having small family size, primary level of education, small farm size, medium innovativeness and medium contact with extension personnel. The study revealed that the highest proportion (68.4%) of the potato farmers belonged to high adoption category; whereas 6.5 percent fall in medium adoption category and 25.1 percent in low adoption category of BARI recommended potato varieties. Extent of adoption of BARI recommended potato varieties were found more or less equal in three different study areas, where the highest (72.6%) portion of the potato farmers were in high adoption category in Munshiganj Sadar followed by 68.4 percent in Shibganj and 67.5 percent in Pirgachha. The studies also revealed that Diamant, Cardinal and Granola were the most popular varieties among all the released varieties of BARI and are largely grown in Munshiganj, Rangpur and Bogra, respectively. Farmers’ education and knowledge about potato cultivation technology showed significant positive relationship with their adoption of BARI recommended potato varieties. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/agric.v11i2.17492 The Agriculturists 2013; 11(2) 79-86

scholarly journals Small and Medium Enterprises Halal Literacy Measurement During Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Helma Malini
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Medium Enterprises

AbstractThe purpose of this study is to determine the level of halal literacy among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia. The aspects studied are knowledge about halal behavior, halal attitude and halal knowledge. This research is a descriptive study based on a survey of research subjects using a purposive sampling technique. The population in this study were SMEs in Indonesia with a focus on the cities of Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya and Pontianak with a total sample of 150 people. The sample was composed of owners of SMEs in Indonesia between the ages of 19 and 45. The age group used as a sampling criterion is determined by the differences that may exist between age groups or generations. The results of the study indicate that the overall level of education in Indonesia, SMEs halal literacy is defined as sufficient literacy. It is hoped that the proposed measures of halal literacy in SMEs will assist policymakers in better understanding the level of literacy among SMEs to create a better halal ecosystem to improve economic resilience’s toward crisis. AbstrakTujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat literasi halal pada Usaha Kecil Menengah (UKM) di Indonesia. Aspek yang dipelajari adalah pengetahuan tentang perilaku halal, sikap halal dan pengetahuan halal. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif berdasarkan survei terhadap subjek penelitian dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah UKM di Indonesia dengan fokus kota Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya dan Pontianak dengan jumlah sampel 150 orang. Sampel terdiri dari pemilik UKM di Indonesia antara usia 19 dan 45 tahun. Kelompok usia yang digunakan sebagai kriteria pengambilan sampel ditentukan oleh perbedaan yang mungkin ada antara kelompok usia atau generasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara keseluruhan tingkat pendidikan di Indonesia, literasi halal UKM didefinisikan sebagai literasi yang cukup. Diharapkan langkah-langkah literasi halal yang diusulkan di UKM akan membantu pembuat kebijakan dalam lebih memahami tingkat literasi di kalangan UKM untuk menciptakan ekosistem halal yang lebih baik untuk meningkatkan ketahanan ekonomi terhadap krisis.

scholarly journals Manager Attitude Impact on the Performance of Employees “A Case of Jordanian Travel and Tourism Institutions”

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Ashraf Mohammad Alfandi
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
Study Population

The present study aimed to examine the role of manager attitude (MA) on enhancing employee performance (EP) at the tourism and travel institutions (TTI) in Jordan. The study population consists of 3700 employees at the TTI located in the capital of Jordan (Amman) as most of institutions located their (97%). A randomly sampling technique was employed at the present study. Collected data were analyzed using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) program. The researcher distributed 132 questionnaires, 123 of them were returned, which forms 93% of the sample. The study found a statistical significant influence of MA on EP in general. More specifically, the results showed that there is a statistically significant impact of MA on the three dimensions of EP (quality of work, quantity of work and speed of work achievement). The researcher accounts these results that the concept of MA helped people at the organization to become more effective in carrying out of their duties to improve organizational performance through the increasing level of individual competences. Finally, further research opportunities could enrich the understanding of MA and EP at the Jordanian TTI has been verified.

scholarly journals FREQUENCY AND DETERMINANTS OF DEPRESSIVE ILLNESS AMONG INFERTILE WOMEN

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 71-74
Author(s):  
Adnan Khan ◽  
Ijaz Ur Rehman ◽  
Muhammad Ilyas ◽  
Hussain Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Marwat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Depressive Illness ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Primary Infertility

Background: Depression is much more common among infertile women as compared to the general population. The objectives of our study were to determine the frequency of depression among infertile women and association of depression among infertile women with age groups, level of education, and duration of infertility. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Department of Psychiatry, Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2018. Sample size was 145 women with primary infertility selected through consecutive sampling technique. The demographic variables were; age groups, level education, duration of primary infertility and research variables was presence of depression. Observed and expected frequency for depression was analyzed by chi-square goodness-of-fit test. Association of depression with age groups, level of education and infertility duration were analyzed by chi-square test of independence. Results: Out of 145 infertile women. 122(84.1%;78.15-90.05%) had depression whereas 23(15.9%;9.95-21.85%) had no depression. Thirty seven out of 145(25.52%) women in the age group

scholarly journals Awareness Regarding Hypertension Among Hypertensive Patients Attending Hospital of Siddharthanagar Municipality

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
pp. 63-67
Author(s):  
Gita Neupane ◽  
Sanju Gyawali ◽  
Chanda Sah
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

INTRODUCTION Hypertension is one of the most common health condition that affects most of the population throughout the world and is a leading risk factor for morbidity and mortality. Hypertension related knowledge and practice such as life style modification, physical activity, nutrition etc. plays an important role in controlling and preventing its long-term complications of hypertension. The objective of the study was to find out the awareness of hypertension among hypertensive patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among 70 hypertensive patients selected as study sample by using non-probability purposive sampling technique. The data were collected by using semi-structured interview schedule and was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics with Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20. RESULTS The findings of the study revealed that more than half (52.9%) of respondents had low awareness regarding hypertension. CONCLUSION Based on the findings, it is concluded that more than half of the respondents have low awareness on hypertension. The respondents had low awareness on investigations of hypertension. Beside this, the respondents had high awareness regarding meaning, risk factors, main symptoms, causes, measures to control hypertension and complications of hypertension.

scholarly journals Potentials for the commercialization of Cocoyam in Oyun Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria

Agro-Science ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 8-14
Author(s):  
K.F. Omotesho ◽  
A.O. Kayode ◽  
S.A. Adebayo ◽  
A.F. Akinrinde ◽  
A.J. Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
High Susceptibility ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Subsistence Level ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Root Crops ◽  
Tuber Crops

Despite the nutritional and other advantages of cocoyam over some tuber crops, it remains neglected, underutilised, and non-commercialized in many parts of Nigeria. The study assessed the potentials for the commercialisation of cocoyam. Specifically, it assessed farmers’ awareness of the uses of cocoyam, level of cocoyam cultivation, farmers’ attitude towards its commercialisation, and the constraints to its commercialisation. Two-stage random sampling technique produced 154 respondents and an interview schedule was administered to collect data. Descriptive statistics and the multiple regression analysis were used for data analysis. Results revealed that farmers’ mean age, farming experience and farm size were 53.9  years, 22 years, and 4.3 acres respectively. The level of awarenessof the uses of cocoyam was high (73.52%) and had an averagely positive attitude (mean score = 2.38) towards its commercialisation. Cultivation of cocoyam was mostly on a subsistence level among the farmers (97.3%). High susceptibility to pests and diseases (MS = 3.13) and a higher preference for other tuber crops (MS = 3.09) were the major constraints to the  commercialisation of cocoyam. Farmers’ age (β = –0.008), level of education (β = –0.046), household size (β = –0.012), and frequency of extension contact (β = 0.018) determined farmers’ attitude towards its commercialisation. The study concluded that the potentials for the commercialization of cocoyam was appreciable in the study area. Findings underscore the need for research on cocoyam pest and diseases control as well as breeding ofimproved varieties of the plant by National Root Crops Research Institutes. Key words: attitude, commercialization, neglected, under-utilized and cocoyam 

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