scholarly journals EFFECT OF REWARD ON EMPLOYER BRANDING IN THE MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION SECTOR IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Dr. Dinah Chebet Keino ◽  
Dr. Hazel Gachunga ◽  
Dr. Kennedy Ogollah

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the effect of reward on employer branding in the mobile telecommunication sector in Kenya.Methodology: The study used descriptive design. The data collection instrument used was questionnaire. Census study method was used. The target population was only the top, middle and lower level managers in the mobile telecommunication sector totaling to three hundred and ninety (390). A pre-test and pilot survey was conducted. Data analysis involved statistical computations for averages, percentages, and correlation and regression analysis. Statistical computer software (SPSS) was used in data analysis. Analyzed data was presented using tables, charts and graphs.Results: Results revealed that in most of the mobile telecommunication companies in Kenya employees were stimulated by Salary, benefit and allowances to apply for the job. The results of the study also showed that Bonus, pension pay and promotions have great impact on the success of the organization and may influence retention in the mobile telecommunication companies in Kenya. The results further showed that exists a benefit scheme policy in the mobile telecommunication sector in Kenya, this implies that majority of the telecommunication companies have enrolled their employees to the benefit scheme.Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended Mobile telecommunication sector in Kenya to introduce annual salary reviews, housing and commuter allowances to motivate their employees and boost the employee branding.

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Dr. Dinah Chebet Keino ◽  
Dr. Hazel Gachunga ◽  
Dr. Kennedy Ogollah

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the effect of organizational culture on employer branding in the mobile telecommunication sector in Kenya.Methodology: The study used descriptive design. The data collection instrument used was questionnaire. Census study method was used. The target population was only the top, middle and lower level managers in the mobile telecommunication sector totaling to three hundred and ninety (390). A pre-test and pilot survey was conducted. Data analysis involved statistical computations for averages, percentages, and correlation and regression analysis. Statistical computer software (SPSS) was used in data analysis. Analyzed data was presented using tables, charts and graphs.Results: Results revealed that in most telecommunication companies in Kenya employee’s work as a team, rather than hierarchy. The results also revealed that in most Mobile telecommunication companies in Kenya people are viewed as an important source of competitive advantage. The results also revealed that most telecommunication companies in Kenya have consistent core values. The results also showed that majority agreed with the statement that Work is organized so that each person can see the relationship between his or her job and the goals of the organizationUnique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Mobile telecommunication sector in Kenya should have clear well communicated long term vision as well as formal and structured induction, orientation and familiarization process. The study also recommends that the mobile telecommunication companies in Kenya should enhance strategy fit culture, involve the employees in decision making and in addition, strive to maintain good working environment, flexible work schedule, and refreshing atmosphere which will boost employee’s morale and encourage team work. Finally, the findings should also be used in comparison with the performance of other companies like the manufacturing and academic institutions in kenya in relation to Human resource practices, organizational culture and employer branding.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-48
Author(s):  
George Gachuru

The study was carried out to establish the effect of employee competence on the performance of microfinance institutions in Nakuru CBD. The study is significant to the MFI in that it will benefit management and staff of MFI and the government understudy by gaining insights into how their institution can effectively deal with the problems that they encounter in managing their clients and to ensure they grow their business. A survey design was used for the study. The target population comprised of 35 respondents. These were Branch managers, Chief Credit officer/s and the IT support of the MFI in Nakuru CBD. The study used census method as the small size of the target population could easily be managed. A questionnaire containing closed-ended questions was used as the data collection instrument for the study. Descriptive statistics, including percentages and frequencies, was adopted for data analysis Results were presented in the form of charts, tables and graphs. The study established that the level of employee competence affects the implementation of online banking to a large extent. Based on this finding the researcher recommended that microfinance institutions should have some training programs to help improve on the customers level of skills because some consumers do not have the required skills and facilities needed to do online banking and this will allow for the smooth running of operations.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Faiz Mutiara Alfiya ◽  
Ferina Agustini ◽  
Fine Reffiane

This study aims to develop learning comic media that valid good environment and bad environment toward natural sciences learning in environment theme for class III elementary school.. Data collection instrument consicts of interview sheet, questionnaire on teacher needs, quesionnaire on student needs,  quesionnaire on professional media valid, quesionnaire on material expert, quesionnaire teacher responses and quesionnaire students responses. Result from this study showed that data analysis, professional media valid and learning material expert indicate assessment of comic media with average of value professional media I is 91,67% and professional media II is 85%  while result material expert I is 91,67% and maerial expert II is 85%. From that average result indicate that media is reasonable and valid for used to be learning media.


Author(s):  
Mohammad Fateh Ali Khan Panni ◽  
Naimul Hoque

Customer Knowledge Management (CKM) has become buzzword in modern knowledge driven society. As an innovative concept the study has attempted to find out the level of orientation of CKM practices in telecommunication sector in a developing country like Bangladesh through data and methodology triangulation approach. In the first phase of the study, quantitative technique has been used where data has been collected from 42 employees from major telecommunication companies such as Grameen Phone (GP), Banglalink, Robi, Airtel and Teletalk. In order to find out the details explanation of the quantitative results, an extensive open-ended survey has been conducted on experienced mid-level employees. In the last phase of the study, a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was conducted on selected knowledgeable educated customers to cross check the results derived from the corporate people in order to ensure the reliability of the study.


Author(s):  
Indah Etika Putri ◽  
Zulfani Sesmiarni ◽  
Alfi Rahmi

<em>The aim of this research is to find out the effectiveness of individual counseling through emotive rational counseling approach in overcoming anxiety in Payakumbuh Class IIB Penitentiary. The population is fostered citizens before the criminal period ends as many as 20 people, while the study sample is fostered citizens before the criminal period ends as many as 5 people and who are indicated to have high anxiety based on non-rondom sampling techniques and recommendations from employees. The data collection instrument is a Likert scale. Data analysis techniques using non-parametric statistical tests using Wilcoxon rack test, hypothesis testing using Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 22. The results showed the difference between the pretest and posttest values. From the Wilcoxon test calculation results obtained a significant sip-value of 2.023. Based on the applicable provisions, it is known that the Wilcoxon Sig p-value test result is 0.043 &lt;α (α = 0.05) which means that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. From the results of the Wilcoxon test calculation it can be concluded that it is effective to overcome anxiety in the target population before the criminal period expires.</em>


2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Saldaña ◽  
M. Palomo ◽  
M. Blanco

Key words: Capita asset price, financial expectations, operative factorsAbstract. The value of telecommunication companies measured in terms of their stock value, may be explained not only by their historical financial results and their financial expectations, but also by the evaluation of other operative factors such as: technological change, organizational change, market strategy, acquisition cost, customers portfolio, fusions and institutional changes (regulations). Due to the importance of the telecommunication sector inthe stock market, as well as in the national economy, an analysis which improves its knowledge and allows a better valuation of these companies is required. Models for asset pricing CAPM (Capital Asset Price Model) and APT (Arbitrage Price Theory) have been developed and proved outside national context, besides, according to theory; their effectiveness for determining stock price depends on the stock market efficiencyPalabras Clave: Expectativas financieras, factores operativos, fijación de precios de capitalResumen. El valor de empresas de telecomunicaciones medidos en términos del valor de sus acciones, no solo se explica por la valuación de sus resultados financieros históricos y sus expectativas financieras si no también por la valuación de otros factores operativos tales como cambio tecnológico, cambio organizacional, estrategia de mercado, costo de adquisición, valor de la cartera de clientes, fusiones, y cambios institucionales (regulaciones).Por la importancia que presenta el sector de telecomunicaciones en el mercado de valores y en la economía nacional, se requiere de un análisis que permita su mejor conocimiento y control del valor. Los modelos desarrollados para la fijación de precios de activos; CAPM (Modelo de Fijación de Precios de Capital) y APT (Teoría de Fijación de  Precios de Arbitraje) han sido generalmente probados y desarrollados fuera del contexto nacional y su nivel de efectividad para determinar el precio de una acción y que de acuerdo a la teoría depende fundamentalmente del nivel de eficiencia del mercado de capitales.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
Muhammad Hasyimsyah Batubara ◽  
Cut Dara Ilfa Rahila ◽  
Putri Rahmadani

This research aims to determine the students' errors in writing report text at eight grade SMP N 3 Timang Gajah students. The research was conduct using a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. The primary data source is the eighth-grade students and the teacher English at SMP N 3 Timang Gajah. The data collection instrument uses observation sheets, interview sheets, and the documentary (test) study and the researcher's data analysis using Miles and Huberman models, including data reduction, display, and verification. The percentage of grade VIII students' achievement in writing report text in the reference made is low, namely only reaching: general nouns 22.04%, at present tense 22.57%, on linking verbs 29.17% and action verbs are 26.21%. In conclusion, the students still error in writing report text at grade VIII students of SMP N 3 Timang Gajah. Therefore, they should have great motivation and interest in learning report text and get used to practicing it in everyday life.


2017 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. e15608
Author(s):  
Tamires Diogo Alves de Lira ◽  
Melissa Negro-Dellacqua ◽  
Victor Emmanuell Fernandes Apolônio dos Santos

Objetivo: descrever a experiência vivenciada por pacientes submetidos ao cateterismo cardíaco à luz do Intervencionismo Simbólico. Método: estudo descritivo com abordagem qualitativa. Entrevistas do tipo narrativa foram utilizadas como instrumento de coleta de dados. A amostra foi composta por sete pacientes submetidos ao cateterismo cardíaco de diagnóstico. A análise foi ancorada a partir do Interacionismo Simbólico de Blumer. O trabalho foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética do Hospital Agamenon Magalhães sob o número 01536912.9.0000.5197. Resultados: diante da análise dos depoimentos emergiram as seguintes categorias: o medo como simbologia frente ao cateterismo cardíaco; o coração como símbolo da dualidade entre a vida e a morte; a figura onipotente do médico na decisão sobre a vida do paciente; e expectativas do pós cateterismo. Conclusão: os pacientes que se submetem ao cateterismo enfrentam sentimentos de ansiedade, medo e insegurança, mas também esperança e novas perspectivas para o futuro.ABSTRACTObjective: to describe the experience faced by patients undergoing to cardiac catheterization in a public hospital in Recife. Method: descriptive study, with qualitative approach. Narrative interviews were used as data collection instrument. Sample consisted of seven patients submitted to cardiac catheterization. Data analysis was anchored from the Blumer’s Symbolic Interaction. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Agamenon Magalhães Hospital under the number 01536912.9.0000.5197. Results: after statements analysis, the following categories emerged: fear as initial symbology of the cardiac catheterization; the heart as a symbol of duality between life and death; the omnipotent figure of the phisycian in the decision on the patient’s life; and expectations of post catheterization. Conclusion: patients undergoing catheterization face feelings of anxiety, fear and insecurity, but also hope and new prospects for the future. RESUMENObjetivo: describir la experiencia que enfrentan los pacientes sometidos a cateterismo cardíaco en un hospital público de Recife. Método: estudio descriptivo, con enfoque cualitativo. Las entrevistas narrativas se usaron como instrumento de recopilación de datos. La muestra consistió en siete pacientes sometidos a cateterismo cardíaco. El análisis de datos se basó en la interacción simbólica de Blumer. El estudio fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética de Investigación del Hospital Agamenon Magalhães con el número 01536912.9.0000.5197. Resultados: después del análisis de las declaraciones, surgieron las siguientes categorías: miedo como simbología inicial del cateterismo cardíaco; el corazón como símbolo de dualidad entre la vida y la muerte; la figura omnipotente del médico en la decisión sobre la vida del paciente; y las expectativas de post cateterismo. Conclusión: los pacientes sometidos a cateterismo enfrentan sentimientos de ansiedad, miedo e inseguridad, pero también esperanzas y nuevas perspectivas para el futuro. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12957/reuerj.2017.15608


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