scholarly journals Work-readiness skills in the Fasset Sector

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melandi Raftopoulos ◽  
Sanet Coetzee ◽  
Deléne Visser
Keyword(s):  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Work Readiness ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Readiness Skills

The objective of the study was to determine the work -readiness skills that are regarded as important by employers and graduates in the Fasset Sector of South Africa. A cross-sectional survey design was  used  to  achieve  this  objective.  Two  convenience  samples, namely  24  employers  and  333 graduates, completed  the Work Readiness Skills Scale. This scale was validated as a one-factor model with  an  alpha  coeffcient of  0.88. Oral  and written  communication,  self-discipline,  time management, interpersonal skills and teamwork, problem-solving skills and positive work ethic were rated as important skills for securing employment in this sector by employers and graduates alike. In addition, employers valued numeracy skills and motivation, whereas graduates regarded confidence and  leadership skills as  important. The results have implications for the curriculum design of the Fasset Work Readiness Programme presented to graduates in this industry.

scholarly journals The validation of the Maslach Burnout Inventory – Human services survey for emergency medical technicians in Gauteng

2004 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. L. P. Naudé ◽  
S. Rothmann
Keyword(s):  
Human Services ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Emergency Medical Technicians ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Construct Equivalence

The objectives of this study were to validate the Maslach Burnout Inventory – Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) for emergency medical technicians in the Gauteng Province of South Africa and to determine its construct equivalence and bias for different race groups. A cross-sectional survey design with an accidental sample (N = 318) was used. The MBIHSS and a biographical questionnaire were administered. Evidence of uniform bias was found for one item of the MBIHSS. Exploratory factor analyses resulted in a 3-factor model of burnout, consisting of Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalisation and Personal Accomplishment. The scales showed acceptable internal consistencies. Exploratory factor analysis with target rotations confirmed construct equivalence of scales for the White and Black groups. Opsomming Die doelstellings van hierdie studie was om die Maslach Uitbrandingsvraelys – Menslike Dienste-Opname (MBI-HSS) te valideer vir die Nood Mediese Tegnici in die Gauteng Provinsie van Suid-Afrika en om die konstrukekwivalensie en sydigheid daarvan vir die verskillende rassegroepe te bepaal. ’n Dwarssnee opname-ontwerp met ’n beskikbaarheidsteekproef (N = 318) is gebruik. Die MBI-HSS en ’n biografiese vraelys is afgeneem. Uniforme sydigheid is gevind vir een item van die MBI-HSS. Verkennende faktorontleding met teikenrotasies het geresulteer in ’n 3-faktormodel van uitbranding bestaande uit Emosionele Uitputting, Depersonalisasie en Persoonlike Bereiking. Die skale het aanvaarbare interne konsekwentheid getoon. Verkennende faktorontleding met teikenrotasies het die konstrukekwivalensie vir die drie faktore bevestig vir die Wit en Swart groepe.

scholarly journals Leadership skills, stakeholder management and execution of fibre-optic infrastructure: intervening influence of government policy

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 2426-2437
Author(s):  
James Akhwaba
Keyword(s):  
Government Policy ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Fibre Optic ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Joint Influence

Abstract Communication technology has drastically evolved in the last 10 years across the globe. With increased demand for data and voice traffic, fibre-optic network is preferred to transmit high-speed broadband. Nonetheless, fibre-optic infrastructure involves huge construction challenges and continues to fail because of ineffective leadership, stakeholder management and government policies. The main purpose of this study was to investigate how government policy intervenes on the joint influence of leadership skills and stakeholder management on execution of fibre-optic infrastructure in Nairobi County, Kenya. This study adopted the pragmatism paradigm approach, with a cross-sectional survey design. Census was used to select 187 respondents from a target population of 187 functional staff in fibre-optic infrastructure departments. A questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data while an interview guide was used to collect qualitative data. Statistical analysis techniques were used to analyse the data. It was demonstrated that government policy has a significant intervening influence on the joint influence of leadership skills and stakeholder management on execution of fibre-optic infrastructure. Therefore, governments should come up with policies to guide and regulate execution of fibre-optic infrastructure, review building code to allow for fibre-optic services in new buildings, develop right of way conduits and establish a centrally coordinated authority to facilitate time-bound issuance of permits and related services. It was suggested that similar studies should be carried out in other countries and target vendors and contractors engaged in supply of equipment and construction of fibre-optic infrastructure.

Perceptions of Role Transition into Practice among Advanced Practice Providers and Physicians

2020 ◽  
pp. 019394592093543
Author(s):  
Colleen J. Klein ◽  
Lisa Pierce ◽  
Melinda Cooling ◽  
Wen Che ◽  
Shannon Lizer
Keyword(s):  
Time Management ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
First Year ◽  
Advanced Practice ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Transition Into Practice ◽  
Physician Support ◽  
Workforce Composition

This study sought to examine the experiences of advanced practice providers (APPs) as an approach to inform the development of formalized programs for transition into practice and to compare APP ( N = 122) and physician ( N = 84) perceptions of the novice practitioners’ acclimation into a provider role within the first year of practice. Using a cross-sectional survey design, two separate web-based questionnaires were distributed to APPs and physicians. The APPs’ perspectives echoed findings of earlier studies with regard to perceived confidence, feelings of anxiety/fear, and inadequacy. In 16 of 23 paired items, physicians and APPs had similar perspectives about confidence/competence after orientation. Significant differences in their perceptions included amount of physician support, time management, length of time to become a fully functional APP, and independence. Better understanding of the perceptions of APPs and physicians can augment APP preparation for a shifting workforce composition and team-based, interprofessional practice designed to meet the population’s health care needs.

scholarly journals NATURE AND DETERMINANTS OF STUDY HABITS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Bentil ◽  
Alfred Kuranchie ◽  
Hagar Ayisi-Boateng
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Study Habits ◽  
Full Time ◽  
University Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Main Instrument

This investigated the nature of study habits and how the demographic variables (sex, age, level and residential status) determine the study habits among full-time regular undergraduate students. Using the cross-sectional survey design, 621 full-time undergraduate students were sampled through proportionate stratified random sampling. Structured questionnaire which had a reliability co-efficient of 0.91 determined through Cronbach alpha was the main instrument used for data collection. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean, and standard deviation and inferential statistics such as independent samples t-test and One way between groups ANOVA. The study revealed that the undergraduate students practised homework and assignment most, followed by concentration related study habits, reading and note-taking, examination related study habits while time management related study habits was the least study habits practiced among the students. It was also discovered that students’ demographic variables like sex and level were statistically significant with their study habits. This was seen as male students had better study habits than the females while level 100 full-time undergraduate students had better study habits than their counterparts in level 200, level 300 and level 400 respectively. Besides, it was disclosed that though not statistically significant, students who were resident on-campus had better study habits than their counterparts living outside campus. Furthermore, it was revealed that there is a general disinterest in the practice of study habits as students advanced in age. Based on these findings, it was recommended that the University Management and Academic Board through various departments should introduce study skill courses to assist students in the development of effective study habits. In so doing, these demographic variables should be factored in rolling out interventions for improved academic performance. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0870/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals Psychological empowerment of employees in selected organisations in South Africa

2009 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marius Stander ◽  
Sebastiaan Rothmann
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Empowerment ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Replication Sample ◽  
Construct Equivalence

The objective of this study was to assess the construct validity and internal consistency of the Psychological Empowerment Questionnaire (PEQ) for employees in selected organisations in South Africa. A cross-sectional survey design with a convenient sample (N = 1405) was used. The PEQ was administered. Structural equation modelling conf rmed a four-factor model for the PEQ, consisting of competence, meaning, impact and self-determination. A cross-validation study conf rmed the construct equivalence of the four-factor model for a study sample (n = 679) as well as a replication sample (n = 726) that was randomly selected for the total sample. The subscales showed acceptable internal consistencies.

Time management: presenteeism versus management-by-objectives

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. 1470-1484
Author(s):  
Kwesi Amponsah-Tawiah ◽  
John Louis Opata ◽  
Samuel Doku Tetteh
Keyword(s):  
Time Management ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Closing Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Physical Presence

Purpose This study examined the actual productive hours of employees from the service sector in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted an exploratory cross-sectional survey design. The purposive and convenience sampling techniques were used to identify the service organizations and recruited 520 employees in Accra for the study. Specifically, these respondents were workers from banks, insurance companies, auditing firms and oil and gas companies. The data were analyzed using frequencies and other descriptive statistics. Findings Results showed poor time management among the study organizations. It was reported that although most workers report to work as early as 6:30 a.m., they wait until 8:30 a.m. to commence the day’s work schedule. In addition, they start thinking of break at least 15 min before actual break time which decreases productivity. In addition, employees reported spending at least 30 min on break. They also added that, they start clearing the desks about 15 min before actual closing time and leave the office at exactly 5:00 p.m. Practical Implications This study shows that the physical presence of workers does not necessarily mean they are working. The study proposes an alternative way to increase productivity rather than relying on physical presence of the workers. Originality/value This study is among the few that empirically sought to explore the actual time that workers use in a day at work. Thus, it measured actual productive hours at of service employees in Ghana.

scholarly journals Comparison of Emotional Intelligence Levels and Problem Solving Skills of Prospective Teachers According to Different Variables

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Mehmet Ali Akyol ◽  
Elif Akdemir
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
School Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Class Level ◽  
High Level

IQ is considered as a true criterion of intelligence while emotional intelligence is considered as a decisive in order tobe happy and successful in life. It is of interest to the educational system that emotional intelligence can bedeveloped at the same time. Emotional intelligence gained in the family will help to improve the school life,overcome the obstacles that people will encounter in their lives and solve the problems. In this study, emotionalintelligence levels and problem solving skills of the prospective teachers were examined according to differentvariables. In this study, the cross sectional survey design was used to investigate the research questions with 1033prospective teachers, 813 of whom were women and 220 were men, who agreed to participate in the study. The studygroup was chosen from the students of education faculty of the public university located near the black see region ofTurkey. As a means of collecting data, the Bar-On Emotional Intelligence Scale, the Problem Solving Scale, and thePersonal Information Form were used to obtain data from the participants. As a result of the study, the problemsolving skills of prospective teachers don’t differ according to gender and the class level; It was also found thatemotional intelligence did not differ according to gender and the class level, but it had a significant differenceaccording to age and department variables. In line with these results, in order to educate teachers with high level ofemotional intelligence and problem solving skills, attention should be paid to the emotional characteristics of theteacher candidates. The change of emotional intelligence with different factors should be examined in follow upstudies.

scholarly journals The validation of the Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire in selected organisations in South Africa

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna H. Buitendach ◽  
Sebastiaan Rothmann
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Black And White ◽  
Construct Equivalence ◽  
Intrinsic Job Satisfaction

The objectives of this study were to assess the construct equivalence of the Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ), and to investigate the manifestation of job satisfaction at selected organisations in South Africa. A cross-sectional survey design with a random sample (N = 474) was used. The MSQ and a biographical questionnaire were administered. The results confirmed a two-factor model of job satisfaction, consisting of extrinsic job satisfaction and intrinsic job satisfaction. Exploratory factor analysis with target rotations conf rmed the construct equivalence of scales for the black and white groups. The results obtained from comparing job satisfaction levels of various demographic groups showed that practically significant differences existed between the job satisfaction of different age and race groups.

Validation of Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Organizational Climate Questionnaire: A New Tool to Study Nurse Practitioner Practice Settings

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lusine Poghosyan ◽  
William F. Chaplin ◽  
Jonathan A. Shaffer
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Nurse Practitioner ◽  
Intent To Leave ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Care Settings ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Background and Purpose: Favorable organizational climate in primary care settings is necessary to expand the nurse practitioner (NP) workforce and promote their practice. Only one NP-specific tool, the Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Organizational Climate Questionnaire (NP-PCOCQ), measures NP organizational climate. We confirmed NP-PCOCQ’s factor structure and established its predictive validity. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data from 314 NPs in Massachusetts in 2012. Confirmatory factor analysis and regression models were used. Results: The 4-factor model characterized NP-PCOCQ. The NP-PCOCQ score predicted job satisfaction (beta = .36; p < .001) and intent to leave job (odds ratio = .28; p = .011). Conclusion: NP-PCOCQ can be used by researchers to produce new evidence and by administrators to assess organizational climate in their clinics. Further testing of NP-PCOCQ is needed.

scholarly journals The Moderating Influence of Project Scope on Leadership Skills, Stakeholder Management, and Execution of Fibre Optic Infrastructure

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
James Konya Akhwaba
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Fibre Optic ◽  
Mobile Telecommunication ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Internet Service

Telecommunication and Internet service enterprise has drastically evolved in the last 10 years across the globe. With demand for huge amounts of data and increased voice traffic, optical fibre is globally preferred technology to transmit high-speed broadband. Nonetheless, fibre optic infrastructure involves construction challenges and continues to fail for several reasons including ineffective leadership, poor stakeholder management, and unclear scope definition. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the moderating influence of project scope on leadership skills, stakeholder management, and execution of fibre optic infrastructure. The study adopted the pragmatism paradigm approach, with a cross-sectional survey design. Questionnaire, interview guide, and document review guide were data collection instruments. Census was used to select 187 respondents from a target population of 187 functional members of staff in fibre optic infrastructure departments of two mobile telecommunication, four Internet service companies, and two policy-making and regularity authorities in Nairobi County in Kenya. Quantitative data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics while qualitative data was analyzed by content analysis. It was demonstrated that project scope has a positive and significant moderating influence on the combined influence of leadership skills and stakeholder management on execution of fibre optic infrastructure. This study contributes to the literature in project management by not only providing empirical evidence on project scope, leadership skills, stakeholder management, and execution of fibre optic infrastructure but also by expanding research on project scope. The results may also help professionals in mobile telecommunication and construction industries by providing strategic guideline in effective, efficient, and sustainable execution of fibre optic infrastructure.

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