scholarly journals A critical assessment of the perceptions of graduates regarding their generic skills level: an exploratory study

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elroy Eugene Smith ◽  
Janine Krüger
Keyword(s):  
Business Management ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Communication Management ◽  
Generic Skills ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

This article outlines the perceptions of potential Business Management graduates regarding their generic skills level.  To achieve the aim of this article, a literature study and empirical research were undertaken.  A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 205 potential Business Management graduates at a tertiary institution. To investigate the relationship between the independent and dependent variables, thirteen null-hypotheses were tested.  The results revealed some significant relationships between these variables.  Seven predetermined generic skills factors, namely basic, communication, management, environmental awareness, intellectual, self and career management as well as interpersonal skills, were identified and empirically tested in this article.  Skills development should take place within an overall framework providing for the coordination and progression of skills development from first to final year of study.  Future curricula development should specifically focus on developing those skills lacking most by potential graduates as identified in this article.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENDEKATAN SANITASI DALAM MENANGANI STUNTING (STUDI LITERATUR)

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 303
Author(s):  
Syamsuddin Syam ◽  
Ulfa Zafirah Anisah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Failure To Thrive ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Handwashing With Soap

Sanitation is the prevention of disease by eliminating or controlling environmental factors that form a link in disease transmission. Poor sanitation can cause infectious diseases in toddlers and can lead to stunting. Stunting or short is a condition of failure to thrive in infants (0-11 months) and children under five (12-59 months) as a result of chronic malnutrition, especially in the first 1,000 days of life so that the child is too short for his age.            This study aims to determine the sanitation factor with the incidence of stunting. This type of research is a literature study, namely by collecting data in the form of secondary data obtained from the literature and the results of previous studies that examine the relationship between independent and dependent variables. The sample in this literature study research is 5 journals related to the title.            The results of the study showed that there were 5 journals on sanitation approaches in dealing with the incidence of stunting which was influenced by access to latrines, washing hands with soap, clean water facilities, sewerage channels, and they were stated to have a significant relationship with the incidence of stunting.            Based on the results, it can be concluded that poor sanitation will increase the risk of stunting in toddlers. Things that can be suggested are the control of risk factors for stunting, namely improving and maintaining latrine access, washing hands with soap, clean water facilities and sewerage channels. Keywords: Latrine Access, Handwashing With Soap, Clean Water Facilities, Sewerage, Sanitation, Stunting

scholarly journals Construct Validation of a Model for Professional Behavior in Physical Therapist Students

2003 ◽  
Vol 83 (5) ◽  
pp. 432-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane U Jette ◽  
Leslie G Portney
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Education ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Professional Behavior ◽  
Working Relationships ◽  
Development Communication ◽  
Communication Management ◽  
Professional Programs ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Scale Data

Abstract Background and Purpose. For physical therapist educators, professional behavior has been difficult to define. The purpose of this study was to test the construct validity of a model of professional behavior that was previously established through consensus and reported in the literature. Subjects and Methods. One hundred eighty-three students from 2 professional programs participated in the study. Using a self-administered questionnaire, students assessed how frequently they performed 152 behaviors on a 7-point Likert scale. Data were analyzed using principal components factor analysis. A Cronbach alpha was used to demonstrate internal consistency of items within each factor. Factor scores were submitted as dependent variables in analyses of variance to examine the differences in abilities according to amount of clinical education completed. Results. The analysis identified 7 factors that explained 52% of the variance. These factors were labeled Professionalism, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Communication Management, Personal Balance, Interpersonal Skills, and Working Relationships. Cronbach alphas ranged from .81 to .95. Behaviors increased in frequency in 4 of the 7 areas identified according to the level of students' progress in the educational program. Discussion and Conclusion. The 7 factors corresponded fairly well to the 10 generic abilities previously identified. Although some behaviors may increase in frequency over the course of students' educational experience, others may be displayed at admission.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Time Based Management towards Manufacturing Capabilities: Investigating in Malaysian Manufacturing Industries

2018 ◽  
Vol 150 ◽  
pp. 06013
Author(s):  
Mohammad Harith Bin Amlus ◽  
Amlus Ibrahim ◽  
Ahmad Zaidi Abdullah ◽  
U. Naeimah Saraeh ◽  
Adi Anuar Azmin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Manufacturing Industries ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Regression Techniques ◽  
Study Support ◽  
The Relationship

Towards Industry 4.0, Malaysian Manufacturing Firms need to identify back their manufacturing capabilities especially to increase the performance and profit. This research is conducted to identify the role of manufacturing practices towards manufacturing capabilities. From this information it can provide valuable ingredients for companies in sustainable their operation. The identified factor of manufacturing practices is time based management and the dependent variables is manufacturing capabilities(focusing on agility. Through the survey, a total of 119 firms representing various industries in Northern Region of Malaysia had responded. The hypotheses involved were tested using correlation and regression techniques. The results of the study support the hypotheses. The multiple regression analysis indicates that there are significant relationships among this role on manufacturing capabilities. It is believed that results of this study will be beneficial to the top management of Malaysian manufacturing industries to focus on tim e based management and agility to increase the manufacturing capabilities.

scholarly journals Factors associated with the personal assessment of college among American Indian students at a rural university

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Terry Huffman
Keyword(s):  
American Indian ◽  
Transition To College ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
American Indian Students ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Indian Students ◽  
Personal Assessment

This study examines the relationship between four independent variables (gender, age, reservation background, and cultural traditionalism) with three dependent variables (assessment of college, transition to college, and impact of college on an appreciation of Native heritage) among a sample of American Indian students attending a small, rural university. Findings include no significant relationships between any of the independent variables and the assessment of college. However, the transition to college is associated with age, reservation background, and cultural traditionalism while the impact of college on an appreciation of Native heritage is related to cultural traditionalism.  

scholarly journals The Empirical Investigation of Knowledge Hiding and In-role Behavior

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 577-585
Author(s):  
Arshad Ali Khan ◽  
Muhammad Tufail ◽  
Hazrat Bilal
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Role Behavior ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Simple Regression Analysis ◽  
Hiding Behavior ◽  
Knowledge Hiding ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

This research was intended to investigate the connection between Knowledge Hiding and In-role Behavior. The relationship between independent and dependent variables was calculated by the Pearson correlation and simple regression analysis. The data was randomly collected through a self-administered questionnaire from 129 staff working in private sector universities.  This was a cross-sectional analysis and the findings showed that Knowledge Hiding negatively affect the in-role behavior of employees (r = 41.6, β = -.645, t = 9.51, p < 0.005). The results of this study suggested that universities need to focus on the Knowledge Hiding Behavior of employees in order to achieve their objectives and improve quality.

scholarly journals Perceptions of graduates regarding workplace expectations: An exploratory study

2005 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-31
Author(s):  
E. E. Smith ◽  
J. Krüger
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Theoretical Foundation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

This article outlines the results of a study which investigates the perceptions of graduates regarding workplace expectations. A literature study provides a theoretical foundation which explains the nature of graduates’ workplace expectations. An empirical survey was conducted, using a self-administered questionnaire, which was completed by prospective graduates at two tertiary institutions. This sample was selected in terms of the proposed restructuring of higher education institutions. Eleven null-hypotheses, investigating relationships between the dependent and independent variables, are tested by means of specific statistical methods, such as analysis of variance and correlation coefficients. The results showed highly significant differences between workplace expectations of graduates (dependent variables) and classification data (independent variables). Specific guidelines are provided to ensure the creation of more realistic graduate expectations before entering the workplace.

scholarly journals Organisational norms of academic administration at a higher education institution

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
F. W. Struwig ◽  
E. E. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Group Formation ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Working Relationships ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Academic Administration ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
The Relationship

This article sets out to investigate the organisational norms at a higher education institution as perceived by academic administrative staff members. To achieve the aim of this article, a literature study and empirical research were undertaken. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 88 staff members in the Academic Administration Department at a higher education institution. To investigate the relationship between the independent and dependent variables, nine hypotheses were tested. The results indicated significant relationships between some of these variables. Guidelines are provided as to which organisational norms are acceptable, which are not yet problematic but pose various challenges and which are problematic and need interventions. The guidelines could be useful in any organisational setting which requires new group formation or working relationships. A hypothesized model to investigate norms is also proposed.

scholarly journals The interaction between training and change in South African organisations

2000 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-119
Author(s):  
Miemie Struwig ◽  
Elroy Smith ◽  
Danie Venter
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Organisational Change ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Traditional Role ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Strategic Plans ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

This article outlines the results of a study which investigates the interaction between training and change in South African organisations. A literature study provides a theoretical foundation which explains the nature of the interaction between training an change in the organisation. An empirical survey was conducted, using a self-administered questionnaire which was sent to 365 training practitioners to test six null-hypotheses. To prove the stated hypotheses, specific statistical methods, such as analysis of variance and correlation coefficients, are used. The results showed highly significant relationships between training and organisational change variables (one of the null-hypotheses was rejected). The results indicated that management should use training to facilitate change in the organisation. This, however, requires a shift in emphasis regarding the traditional role of training in the organisation. Training should be placed at the centre of human resources practices and the strategic plans of the organisation.

scholarly journals The relationship between organisational culture and strategy formulation in South African firms

2002 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. W. Struwig ◽  
E. E. Smith
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Organisational Culture ◽  
Strategy Formulation ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Individual Concepts ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

In this article the relationship between organisational culture and strategy formulation in South African firms is investigated. The intention is to analyse whether South African firms with specific organisational culture types formulate strategies in the same manner. Literature available on the individual concepts of organisational culture and strategy formulation is extensive, but the relationship between the two concepts is generally ignored. During the empirical survey a self-administered questionnaire was send to 3000 firms. The culture type exhibited by firms was compared to the manner in which these firms formulate strategies. The findings confirm statistical significant relationships between firms with different organisational culture types and how strategies are formulated. Firms should therefore increase their emphasis on aligning culture and strategy.

Authoritative Maternal Parenting Associates With the Explicit Need for Autonomy

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-116
Author(s):  
Jonathan E. Ramsay
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Parenting Style ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Parenting ◽  
Maternal Parenting ◽  
Retrospective Design ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Paternal Parenting ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Previous research suggests that parenting style influences the development of the needs for achievement, power, and affiliation. The present study investigated the relationship between parenting style and another important motive disposition – the need for autonomy – in a sample of Singapore university students ( N = 97, 69% female), using a cross-sectional and retrospective design. It was predicted that an authoritative perceived parenting style would relate positively to the implicit need for autonomy ( nAut), the explicit need for autonomy ( sanAut), and the congruence between these two motive dispositions. Authoritative maternal parenting was found to positively associate with sanAut, while maternal parenting was not found to associate with nAut, or with nAut/ sanAut congruence. Paternal parenting was not associated with any of the dependent variables.

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