scholarly journals FACTORS INFLUENCING STRATEGIC RESPONSES TO EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT BY DEPOSIT TAKING SACCOS IN NAIROBI COUNTY: A STUDY OF UNAITAS SACCO

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Salat Khalif Abdow ◽  
Dr. Kennedy Ogollah
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Strategic Responses ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The One ◽  
And Control

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing strategic responses to external environment by deposit taking SACCOS in Nairobi County: a study of Unaitas Sacco.Methodology: The research adopted case study research design. The target population of the study was 11 directors and 600 employees of Unaitas Sacco. The sample size consisted of 61 (10% of the target population) directors and employees of Unaitas Sacco. Stratified random sampling was used in the study to select the one director and the 60 employees of Unaitas Sacco. The study used primary data. The data collection instruments that were used in this study were the interview guide and questionnaire. The qualitative analysis was done using content analysis. Quantitative data analysis employed descriptive statistics and factor analysis.  Descriptive statistics included frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviation. Results were presented in form of tables and charts. Particular statistics in factor analysis was scale plot and commonalities.Results: The study found that reference to past strategy organization external dependence, consideration of level of risk and Organizational Culture greatly influences the choice of strategic response. In addition managerial competence, organizational structure and control processes, time available and availability of resources also greatly influence the choice of strategic responseUnique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that Unaitas to invest more in the latest technology and start agency banking as a strategy of expanding its market share and product differentiation.

ATM Withdrawal Restriction and Customer Retention: A Case with Students and Pensioners

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajat Deb ◽  
Anirima Datta
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Financial Planning ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Unlimited Access ◽  
Major Factors

Objectives: The present study seeks to examine the perception of the graduate students and pensioners of some selected localities of Kolkata about the importance of ATMs as a branch surrogate, impact of the ceiling on withdrawals from ATMs, and the strategies to win over the capping for the customers as well as for the banks to retain them. Participants and Data collection: It obtained primary data from 200 respondents consisting of 140 graduate students and 60 pensioners using different non-probability sampling techniques through schedule and personal interviews. Research Methods: Different statistical tests like factor analysis, Mann Whitney U test, students t-test, regression analysis, and descriptive statistics were performed to assess support for the hypotheses. The reliability of the questions and sample adequacy test was also carried out. Through factor analysis, five major factors viz. perceptions about ATM- an avatar for banks, customers satisfaction in ATM services, customers repercussion on capping, financial planning for withdrawals, and strategies for customers to avoid charges and for banks to retain them were extracted. Results: The results of the study suggest that youth prefer to use ATMs which has become indispensable and provide diversified financial services that leads to customers satisfaction, but withdrawing now requires some planning as customers need to visit branches to avoid fees. To retain the customers the banks should encourage the use of more electronic cards and net banking, should not charge for withdrawing own funds, allow them to access even the non-home branch ATMs close to the their locality, should reduce the minimum average floor balance to enjoy free unlimited access of home bank ATMs and keep currency of higher denomination to reduce the number of transactions.

AN ANALYSIS OF MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON STAFF PRODUCTIVITY: A CASE OF WAJIR COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Farah Mohamednoor Bashir
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Team Building ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Technical Skills ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
County Government ◽  
Inferential Statistics ◽  
Managerial Competencies ◽  
Human Skills

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to conduct an analysis of managerial competencies and their influence on staff productivity in Wajir County government.Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive case study research design. The target population comprised of all the 2000 employees working with the Wajir county government. A sample size of 244 obtained by applying the Yamane formula was used. The study used stratified random sampling and simple random sampling technique to come up with the sample. The study used primary data collected through the administration of questionnaires. The statistics generated included descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The particular descriptive statistics included frequencies and percentages while the particular inferential statistics included correlation analysis and regression.Results: The possession of technical skills, conceptual skills, human skills and informational skills by managers was found to have a positive and significant effect on staff productivity.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that urgent measures be undertaken to ensure that at least everyone in management had acquired some basic technical skills in their assigned task. It was also necessary to continuously improve the existing technical skills of those in management within the county government through regular on job training for the management. The study also recommended that short courses such as conflict resolution, strategic leadership and mentorship programs should be included the county government staff development agenda as well as team building activities where those in management should be highly encouraged to avail themselves. It was also recommended that it was necessary for those in management positions to constantly acquire the needed information on the staff activities and performance in order to constantly and effectively monitor and evaluate the performance of staff in the county government to ensure that they were actively involved in activities that led to increased productivity. It was also necessary for the management to improve how and the ways in which they disseminated information at levels in the county government to ensure that barriers in communication do not hinder the progress of the county government agendas.

scholarly journals Factor Analysis of Passengers’ Satisfaction in Nigerian Airports

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Sidiq Okwudili Ben
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Way Finding ◽  
Theoretical Evidence

This study determined complex factors influencing passengers’ satisfaction in Nigerian Airports. Theoretical evidence was examined and factor analysis was carried out to identify the main groups of factors affecting passengers’ satisfaction at the Airport. Primary data was gathered from domestic air passengers with random and systemic sampling techniques. 71.1 percent of questionnaires were retrieved from respondents in Lagos, and 61.9 percent of questionnaires were retrieved from respondents in Abuja. The findings of the study show that the most important five factors affecting it are: courtesy of staff, availability of staff, effective way finding signs, availability of telecommunications, and cleanliness of restrooms. The results obtained from this study will help airport managers in the Nigeria to better serve their passengers through improved attitudes of airport staff and improved technologies.

scholarly journals THE SURVEY OF THE BARRIERS TO NOT REPORTING MEDICATION ERRORS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF NURSING STUDENTS

2016 ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Sadegh Zare ◽  
Zahra Pournamdar ◽  
Alireza Shameli ◽  
Hossein Jafari
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Medication Error ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
The Other ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The One ◽  
Random Method

<p>ABSTRACT<br />Objective: Reporting the medication errors, on the one hand, causes the preservation and observation of the patient security, and on the other hand,<br />it is regarded as a valuable information treasure in line with the prevention of the medication errors expression in the future. Therefore, the present<br />study has been conducted with the objective of the survey of barriers to medication errors reporting from the perspective of the nursing students.<br />Methods: This study is a descriptive research which has been conducted on 87 nursing students who have been selected based on a random method. To<br />gather the required information, there has been made use of a two-part questionnaire, the first part of which deals with the study of the demographic<br />characteristics and the second part pertains to the factors influencing not reporting the medication errors. In the end, after the necessary information<br />collected the data were analyzed by taking advantage of SPSS 19 and descriptive statistics.<br />Results: The individuals average age in the present study was 21.09±2.48, 51 individuals were female. 24 individuals were studied in semester<br />4, 31 people were passing term 6, and 32 individuals were in term 8. The highest mean score as obtained in managerial aspect. In addition, the highest<br />mean score was related to the items “concentration of the managers solely on the person who has made the mistake and disregarding of the other<br />factors involved in mediation error” and “lack of receiving a positive feedback from the nursing supervisors following reporting the medication error”<br />and the lowest mean score was related to the item “not being considerate to some of the medication errors reporting.”<br />Conclusion: The results of this study indicated that the highest mean score for not reporting the medication errors went to the managerial dimensions.<br />Therefore, the supervisors and the nursing staff should be cautioned regarding their behavior, regarding the medication errors reporting, and consider<br />the problems and issues systematically.<br />Keywords: Medication error, University students, Zahedan, Nursing.</p>

Motivators Of Women Entrepreneurship - A Study Of Women Entrepreneurs Of Punjab

GIS Business ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 324-338
Author(s):  
Rashmi Sharma ◽  
Dr. Rajesh Bagga
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Principal Components ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Successful Entrepreneurs ◽  
Global Agenda

Empowerment of women is a global agenda. Women are well prepared for the arduous journey as an entrepreneur. There is a need to fully realise their potential for the benefit of the society and the nation as a whole. There are many factors which motivate women to enter the dynamic, unpredictable and fiercely competitive world of business. Motivation plays a foundational role in realising their dream to become a successful entrepreneur. To be successful entrepreneurs, women need to be energy-driven, dedicated and passionate about their business idea. Motivation is the key force behind their commitment, energy, passion, creativity, and success. This paper examines the reasons why women choose to start an enterprise of their own. It discusses the summary findings of the factors influencing women to become entrepreneurs. The study is based on primary data obtained from 130 women entrepreneurs from major cities of Punjab. Factor analysis was used which revealed four principal components that accounted for variations in factors that motivated themto become an entrepreneur.

INFLUENCE OF SUPPLIER COMPETENCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Wangu Wachiuri ◽  
Dr. Esther Waiganjo ◽  
Dr. Noor Ismail ◽  
Prof. Romanus Odhiambo
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
The One

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of supplier competence on the performance of state corporations in KenyaMethodology: The study adopted cross-sectional survey design using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The target population was all the 187 state corporations in Kenya. The study employed a census approach. Primary data was collected using questionnaires. A pilot study was conducted to measure the research instruments reliability and validity. Descriptive statistics were used aided by Statistical Packages for Social Sciences version 24 to compute percentages of respondents’ answers. Inferential statistics using linear regression and correlation analysis were applied to assist examining relationship between the research variables. The results were presented using tables and graphs.Results: The findings revealed that supplier competence explained 44.1 % of the total variations in performance of state corporations in Kenya. Further, the results indicated that the overall model was statistically significant as supported by a p value of 0.000. This was supported by an F statistic of 111.904 and the reported p value (0.000) which was less than the conventional probability of 0.05 significance level. In addition, the findings show that there is a positive and significant relationship between supplier competence and performance of state corporations in Kenya as supported by a p value of 0.000 and a beta coefficient of (0.903). This implies that an increase in supplier competence by 1 unit would increase the performance of state corporations by 0.903units.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy:  Based on the findings, the study recommended that suppliers should develop competent technical abilities so as to provide high quality products or services. Some of the technical dimensions that suppliers should develop competence in include; compliance with quantity, compliance with due date, compliance with packaging standard, production planning systems of suppliers, and maintenance activities of suppliers, plant layout and material. It’s also recommended that state corporations in Kenya should check frequently if supplier organisation is abreast with the newer information technology developments as technology is very dynamic and changes regularly as the technology that was used in the past is not the one we using now and it will not be the one we will use tomorrow.

scholarly journals Analysis of factors influencing decision making of Czech households when purchasing clothes and footwear

2007 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 163-176
Author(s):  
Zuzana Toufarová ◽  
Radmila Presová
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Purchase Decisions ◽  
Product Attributes ◽  
Brand Quality ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Quality Product ◽  
Buying Behaviour

The paper analyses buying behaviour of Czech households on the market with footwear and cloths. It aims at factors influ, encing this behaviour, e.g. price, brand, quality, product attributes, habits, price reductions, advertisement, innovation and word-of-mauth. Primary data were obtained via survey of 727 Czech households by staff of the Department of Marketing and Trade, Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry Brno. The paper provides results of correlation analysis and factor analysis. When making purchase decisions, households identify attributes and parameters of clothes and footwear as the most important factor. Due to factor analysis, factors were reduced into four comprehensive groups.

Effect of Rewards and Compensation on Job Satisfaction among Church Workers in Nakuru West Sub County

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 212-217
Author(s):  
Shadrack Rotich
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Church Workers ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The main purpose of the study was to determine how reward and compensation affect job satisfaction among church workers in Nakuru West Sub County. Herzberg’s Two-Factor and the expectancy theories guided the study. The study employed descriptive survey research design. The target population for the study were the pastoral and other church employees in all the 4 mainstream churches in Nakuru West Sub County. These churches have combined staff population of 188 staff comprising of the pastors, evangelists, secretaries, administrators, caretakers and other staffs recruited depending on the needs and capability of the churches. The study used the primary data where questionnaires were used to collect data after being subjected to Cronbach test for reliability and judgmental test for validity. The study conducted a piloting study, Data was analysed using SPSS version and will initially be analysed using descriptive statistics, and thereon, inferential statistics such Pearson product moment correlation and multiple linear regression analysis. Results was presented in the form of tables and figures. From the research findings, the study concluded that, the study found that factors including salary, benefits, organisational policies, supervision, working conditions and relationships. On the other hand, motivators such as achievement, recognition, promotion, responsibility and work itself promote motivation and consequently satisfaction. The study concludes that employer should demonstrate equal and fair employee handling mechanisms based on their performance evaluation.

Contract Management Strategies and Project Performance at Kenya National Highways Authority

2021 ◽  
pp. 23-38
Author(s):  
Aggrey Nyakawa Kwamesa* ◽  
Peterson Obara Magutu ◽  
Stephen Onserio Nyamwange ◽  
Richard Nyaanga Ongeri ◽  
Robert Matwere Bosire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Contract Management ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Future Studies

Construction contract management strategies are key in the achievement of a firms’ objectives. Construction projects are key in any economy due to their high contributions to the economy since they are key in facilitation of key activities. The study was on CMS and project performance of KENHA. The study objectives were to determine the extent of implementation of CMS in KENHA and to establish the effect of CMS on project performance in KENHA. The study adopted a descriptive statics. The study adopted use of strategic choice and agency theory. In the research methodology, the study adopted use descriptive statics. The target population consisted of 40 staff at KENHA. The study used primary data which was collected using questionnaires that were administered through drop and pick method. The supply chain managers, procurement managers or their equivalent were the respondents in KENHA. Data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. Findings were displayed by use of tables for easy understanding. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings from the study revealed that CMS had been implemented in KENHA to a large extent. The study findings revealed positive and significant relationship between CMS and project performance. The research also concludes that 83% of project performance is affected by implementation of CMS at KENHA. The study recommends that future studies be carried out on CMS on other firms other than KENHA. In addition, we need to have a holistic view of other firms other than KENHA alone. The major limitation of the study was that it was solely based on KENHA.

Factors Influencing the Levels of Grief Among Indonesian Nurses

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-122
Author(s):  
Feni Betriana ◽  
Tetsuya Tanioka ◽  
Tomoya Yokotani ◽  
Hirokazu Ito ◽  
Chihiro Kawai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Statistical Analyses ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Emotional Expressions ◽  
Personal Loss ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
State Scale

This study aimed to develop the Grief State Scale for Nurses to measure the level of nurses' grief and to identify items influencing grief levels among Indonesian nurses. A total of 267 questionnaires were analyzed and interpreted. Statistical analyses were performed using descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis. Items influential in increasing nurses' grief were relating death with personal loss; patient's age/illness similar to nurse's family members; and having rapport with patients. Time and place to express grief, allocation of grieving time, and sharing collegial emotional expressions were items found to decrease levels of nurses' grief.

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