scholarly journals Assessing the divergence of south-south Nigerian indigenous contractors in international construction environment for national economic recovery

2021 ◽  
pp. 28-32
Author(s):  
Nsikak E.U. ◽  
Timothy E.E. ◽  
Sylvanus E.N.
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Alternative Hypothesis ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Economic Recovery ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Good Industry

The expansion from the domestic market to the international market has become increasingly important for construction business including that of Nigerian Contractors amidst saturated local market, more patronage to foreign Contractors by the sector, stiff competition, political rivalry, insecurity and dwindling economic situation in the country. These factors have left most Contractors vulnerable for years without contract awards thereby resulting in retrenchments, inability to remit value-added tax (VAT), unsustained company’s profitability, heavy financial risk, practice and technology drain, bankruptcy, merging of companies as well as redundancy. Thus, the aim of the paper is to evaluate sound prospects for economic boost by the involvement of indigenous Contractors in oversea’s projects. The research was built on the foundation of stage growth theory which postulated that countries should modernize and model themselves after wealthier and economical viable ones to climb the upward ladder for development. The paper adopted a survey design method in which a total of 150 questionnaires were administered representing the sample size and 120 copies filled and submitted completely was achieved through a simple random sampling technique from the target population of 240 Federal Government-registered Indigenous Contractors in the South-South geo-political zone of Nigeria. Data analysis was done through simple percentages, frequencies, mean as well as statistics tools-analysis of variance (one-way ANOVA) to test the effect of one variable on another. The results showed that high profit and revenue, expansion of subsidiaries, foreign direct investment (FDI), new technological strength, the local and foreign government supports, amongst others were ranked 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th respectively as key prospects that will be achieved for the economic recovery of the nation. Also, competing in a foreign contract will lower the cost of the project in the country. The paper tested a hypothesis: whether there is value addition on the nation economy via indigenous contractor participation in the foreign project. The alternative hypothesis H1 was accepted since the f-calculated value of 64.24 was greater than the table f-value of 5.29 at 4/20 degree of freedom tested at 0.01 level of significance. It then concluded that Indigenous contractors has not been involved significantly in the overseas project, hence; it recommended an integrated approach, developing external wings, good industry practices, technical and dynamic capabilities, collective championing and depoliticizing construction contract for maximum participation.

Peran Kedisiplinan Belajar dan Kecerdasan Matematis Logis Dalam Pembelajaran Matematika

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Supardi Supardi
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Achievement ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Normality Test ◽  
Simultaneous Impact ◽  
Inferential Analysis ◽  
Test Requirements

<p>The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of learning discipline <br />and logical mathematical intelligence on mathematics achievement. This study is a survey design. This research did in student class XI IPA SMA Negeri 98 Jakarta semester 2012/2013. The sample taken by simple random sampling technique, involved 40 students. The instrument were in the forms of questionnaires and tests. The data were analyzed first by test requirements, the normality test, linearity and multicollinearity. Based on the fulfillment of the criteria in terms of the tes analyzed, inferential analysis to the test the research hypothesis. The data were analyzed using correlation and multiple regression. The findings showed that (1) learning discipline and logical mathematical intelligence had a positive and significant simultaneous impact on mathematics achievement. (2) learning discipline had a positive and significant impact on mathematics achievement. (3) logical mathematical intelligence had a positive and significant impact on mathematics achievement. </p>

Determinant factors of culinary creative business performance in the city of Makassar

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (04) ◽  
pp. 44-53
Author(s):  
ST HATIDJA ◽  
◽  
Amiruddin TAWE ◽  
Chalid I. MUSA ◽  
La HALISU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Full Data ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Modelling Techniques ◽  
The City

The purpose of this study is to analyze how the capabilities of business performance in creative culinary ventures in Makassar City, Indonesia. Data were obtained from sources using a questionnaire distributed to 1,402 entrepreneurs in the small and medium business category. The sampling method is probability sampling with simple random sampling technique. The number of samples in this study was determined using the Slovin formula of 311 people, totalling 197 respondents who received the questionnaire in full. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with structural equation modelling techniques. The research findings explain dynamic capabilities that are important for enhancing innovation and business performance, as well as to assist future researchers to examine other factors that are predictors in improving business performance.

scholarly journals Effect of Teachers’ Own Perception of Their Profession on Job Satisfaction and Performance in the Private Primary Schools in Yei Town, South Sudan

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 235
Author(s):  
Alyaha Daniel Felix Ohide ◽  
Rosemary Wahu Mbogo
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
South Sudan ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

<div><p>Teachers often find themselves frustrated at work because of conflicting expectations concerning their professional and social roles within the community. This paper looks at the effect of teachers’ perception of their profession on their satisfaction at job and performance. The authors employ a survey design in private schools in Yei Town, South Sudan to establish the impact of these perceptions. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the respondents from ten private schools. The respondents’ therefore included 10 head teachers, 100 teachers giving a total of 110 respondents. Questionnaires were used for data collection. Data collected was analysed by the use of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 12.0 was and presented in frequencies and percentages and a regression analysis performed to establish the relationships among the variables. The study findings indicated that a considerable number of the teachers (38.9%) indicated that teacher’s own perception of their own profession does not affect the teachers’ job satisfaction and performance.</p></div>

Leadership training and delivery prospects of team leaders in Communication Network Support Services Limited, Ilorin

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulahi G. Olatunji ◽  
Ademola Ojelabi ◽  
Abdulwaheed A. Isiaq ◽  
Issah Moshood ◽  
Amali S. Ewaoda
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Training ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Work Organisation ◽  
Team Leaders ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
Network Support

Training and development of staff has been one of the key focuses of every human resources department of any formal work organisation. This is as a result of the realisation that training is an important determinant of people’s behaviour as well as their general delivery ability at work. In realisation of this, intellectuals and researchers in industrial relations generally have put vested interest in the phenomena of training and work delivery ability. However, despite the enormous volume of literatures available in this regard, very few among them have specifically examined the importance of leadership training as a possible determinant of work delivery. Thus, this study is an attempt to cover this gap. In order to achieve this objective, survey design was used as the research design for the study. A questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondents, while simple random sampling technique was used to select the study sample. Frequency distribution and percentage were used as descriptive tools, while chi-square was used as an inferential statistical tool in the study. The study found out that leadership training has a significant relationship with the identified work delivery elements measured in the study. The study concluded that leadership training has a significant effect on delivery ability of team leaders and thus recommended that leadership training should be given utmost priority in work organisations so that work delivery prospects of the employees could be realised.

Why Do Students Engage in Examination Malpractice? The University for Development Studies Experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
John Dadzie Thompson ◽  
Gilbert Ansoglenang ◽  
Suuk Laar
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Academic Dishonesty ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Development Studies ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The University

Any form of examination malpractice is unacceptable, fraudulent, and signifies an act of academic dishonesty with significant punitive consequences. This paper investigated the reasons why students engage in examination malpractice during examinations at the University for Development Studies (UDS). The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design for this research and targeted undergraduate students of the Tamale Campus of the UDS. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 278 out of a total student population of 6,729 for the study. They responded mainly to questionnaire and a few open ended questions to provide the needed data for analysis. The findings suggest that (i) smuggling of prepared notes on pieces of papers (foreign material) into the examination hall,(ii) writing of examination answers on palms, thighs and other body parts, and (iii) communication by seeking for answers from colleagues are the three topmost forms/methods students engage to cheat during examinations. The desire to obtain good grades just as the more intelligent students pushes some students to cheat during examinations. The introduction of scanners and e-search software, the spacing of sitting arrangements, installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in large examination halls may help curb cheating.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTIVENESS OF “I CHALLENGE GAME” IN TEACHING GRAMMAR

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Yuliani Yuliani
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Hypothesis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Second Grade ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Second Grade Students ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Teaching Grammar ◽  
Experimental Group

This study was to find out the effectiveness of I challenge game in teaching grammar. This research was quasi experimental design. The population of this study was the second grade students of SMPN 2 Kediri which consisted of four classes. Two classes were chosen as the samples, those were VIII B Class as experimental group consisted of twenty six students and VIII D Class as control group consisted twenty five students. They were chosen by using simple random sampling technique. Experimental group was treated by I Challenge Game and control group was treated by Grammar Draughts Game. The instrument that was used objective test informs of multiple choices. Then, the scores were analyzed by using statistical analysis. It showed the mean score of experimental group was 67,04 while the mean score control group was 52,54 and the value of t (t test) = 1,716 was higher than  (t table) = 1.677 at the significance level of 0,05% and the number of degree freedom (df) 49. It meant that alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accpeted and null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. It could be calculated that I Challenge Game was effective in teaching grammar at the second grade students of SMPN 2 Kediri.

scholarly journals PENGARUH LITERASI EKONOMI TERHADAP PERILAKU KONSUMTIF MAHASISWA STKIP PERSADA KHATULISTIWA SINTANG

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-46
Author(s):  
Anna Marganingsih ◽  
Emilia Dewiwati Pelipa
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Null Hypothesis ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Alternative Hypothesis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Economic Literacy ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Consumptive Behavior

Abstract: This research is motivated by the fact that not all consumers behave rationally. There are still many consumers who behave iirationally in the form of consumptive behavior. Consumers in this case students who have consumptive behavior are suspected because consumers are lacking in economic literacy. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of economic literacy on student consumptive behavior at STKIP Persada Kahtulistiwa Sintang. The research method used is quantitative with factual exposures. The population is students with 257 people. The sampling technique used is Simple Random Sampling with a sample size of 65 people. Data collection tool in the form of questionnaires and test questions. The results showed that economic literacy had a negative and significant effect on students' consumptive behavior in STKIP Persada Khatulistiwa Sintang. This is confirmed by the results of the t test which shows the value of t count - 3,400> t table - 1,998 (Two Tailed) on df = n -2 = 65 - 2 = 63 and the error rate (α = 5%) or significance 0,000 <0.05 means null hypothesis is rejected and alternative hypothesis is accepted. Keywords: Economic Literacy, Consumptive Behavior Abstrak: Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kenyataan yang terjadi bahwa tidak semua konsumen berperilaku rasional. Masih banyak konsumen yang berperilaku iirasional dalam bentuk perilaku konsumtif. Konsumen dalam hal ini mahasiswa yang memiliki perilaku konsumtif diduga karena konsumen kurang dalam literasi ekonomi. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh literasi ekonomi terhadap perilaku konsumtif mahasiswa di STKIP Persada Kahtulistiwa Sintang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan bentuk ekspos fakto. Populasi adalah mahasiswa  dengan jumlah 257 orang. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah Simple Random Sampling dengan jumlah sample 65orang. Alat pengumpul data berupa angket dan soal tes. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa literasi ekonomi berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap perlaku konsumtif mahasiswa di STKIP Persada Khatulistiwa Sintang. Hal ini dipertegas dengan hasil uji t yang menunjukkan nilai t hitung – 3,400 > t tabel - 1,998 (Two Tailed) pada dk = n -2 = 65 – 2 = 63 dan tingkat kesalahan (α = 5%) atau signifikansi 0.000 < 0.05 artinya Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Kata Kunci : Literasi Ekonomi, Perilaku Konsumtif

scholarly journals PENERAPAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN TEAM ASSISTED INDIVIDUALIZATION (TAI) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR MATA PELAJARAN SIMULASI DIGITAL KELAS X RPL DI SMK NEGERI 4 PAYAKUMBUH

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nova Perdana Roza Putri ◽  
Efrizon Efrizon ◽  
Titi Sriwahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Alternative Hypothesis ◽  
Digital Simulation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Direct Learning

The purpose of this research is to reveal the magnitude of the percentage of the influence of the application of Team Assisted Individualization (TAI) learning method with direct learning model on the subjects of Digital Simulation class X Software Engineering semester odd SMK Negeri 4 Payakumbuh Year Teaching 2017/2018. This type of research is quantitative using experimental type quasi experimental design research method. This research was conducted at SMK Negeri 4 Payakumbuh on 15 October until 15 November 2017. Population in this research that is student of class X, XI, XII RPL SMK Negeri 4 Payakumbuh. Sampling technique used is probability sampling with simple random sampling technique. The selected to be samples in this study are students of class X RPL2 experimental class and X1 RPL1 as control class. Based on the result of the research, the average of learning result of the experimental class is 82,71, while the control class get the average value 79,34. The result of hypothesis calculation at significant level α = 0,05 got tcount>ttable that is (3,64> 1, 6668), because big tcount of ttable, null hypothesis (H0) rejected and alternative hypothesis (Ha) accepted. This means that Team Assisted Individualization (TAI) learning method has a positive effect on the learning outcomes Digital Simulation students of class X SMK Negeri 4 Payakumbuh.Keywords: Learning outcomes, Team Assisted Individualization (TAI) learning methods, direct learning models

scholarly journals The moderating effect of gender on the contribution of social enterprises to social transformation in Kiambu County, Kenya

2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 257-265
Author(s):  
Francis Kigo Njenga ◽  
Daniel M Kitonga ◽  
Francis M. Gatumo
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Transformation ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs

This study sought to establish the moderating effect of social entrepreneurs’ gender on the contribution of social enterprises to social transformation in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study used a descriptive survey design guided by mixed methods research on 322 sampled social enterprises drawn from a target population of 1944 social enterprises distributed across the 12 sub-counties of Kiambu County. Data were collected using survey questionnaires and interview guide instruments.  A simple random sampling technique was used to get the proportionate sample for each stratum.  In data analysis, both descriptive statistics (mean, percentages, standard deviation and frequencies) and inferential statistics (correlation and regression analysis) were applied. The findings showed the influence of the independent variable on the dependent variable being explained by R of 0.568. The findings also revealed that social entrepreneurs’ gender was likely to have an effect on the relationship between social entrepreneurship and social transformation of R2 = 0.322. By the estimates of the F-test, social entrepreneurship was found to predict social transformation by F (3, 281) = 77.330, p<.05.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS TEACHER-CENTERED METHOD OF TEACHING CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN INSTILLING RESPECT AMONG STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RACHUONYO NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Wachiaji Anton Peter Otieno
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Narrative Form ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Teacher Centered

Purpose: This study evaluated the effectiveness of teacher-centered method of teaching Christian Religious Education in instilling respect among students in public secondary schools in Rachuonyo North Sub-County, Kenya. Methodology: The study was guided by the Bandura’s social learning theory. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The study population comprised 50 CRE teachers and 1,615 Form Four students taking CRE in 49 public secondary schools. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 15 teachers, and 485 Form Four students from the accessible population. Face to face interviews were conducted to collect data from teachers while questionnaires were administered to collect data from students. Quantitative data from questionnaire were analyzed with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 20.0 using descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics and presented in tabular form. Data from interviews was analyzed qualitatively and presentation was done in narrative form. Findings: Majority of the interviewed students were male and were in the age category of 17-21 years of age while nearly two thirds of the interviewed teachers were males with different levels of education ranging from bachelors to PhD. Majority of the students reported that the use of school assignments, lectures, homework, game based approach, mental modeling approach, classroom instructions, and role play enhanced acquisition of virtue of respect. The Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient showed that there existed a positive, strong and statistically significant association between teacher-centered methods and instilling virtue of respect in students (r = 0.876; p < 0.05). Contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study concludes that strategic use of classroom approach through assignments, homework, and talk’s is essential in acquisition of virtue of respect among students. Furthermore, teacher-centered methods play critical roles in instilling the virtue of respect among students. Therefore, teachers should be assisted to acquire competence in correct C.R.E syllabus interpretation in order to enable them to adapt varied methods of teaching, policies should ensure systematic implementation of inclusive teaching methods for every student and creation of knowledge on teacher centered teaching methods.

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