scholarly journals Occupational Stress on Employees’ Performance among National Union of Road Transportation Workers in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 297
Author(s):  
OLUSESI, Lateef Damilare ◽  
ABDULAZEEZ, Abdulmaleek Olawale ◽  
AJIMOTOKAN, Abidemi Eniola
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Role Ambiguity ◽  
Time Pressure ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Road Transportation ◽  
National Union ◽  
Commercial Drivers ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Good Road

Stress has been denoted has a state of mental or emotional draining or tension consequential from adverse or demanding circumstances. The study has investigated the influence of occupational stress on employees’ performance among national union of road transportation workers in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to examine the influence of occupational stress (time pressure, workload, lack of motivation and role ambiguity) on employees’ performance. The study population consists of random selection of commercial drivers in Ilorin Metropolis. A structured questionnaire was administered to the commercial drivers to solicit their options on the variable concerned. A total number of 200 questionnaire are administered but only 171 questionnaires were fully filled representing 86% response rate. The structured questionnaire includes the demographic information’s and statements to measure the four independent variable examined on employees’ performance. Linear regression analysis was carried out to examine the dependent and independent variables using SPSS.  The hypotheses revealed that that time pressure and role ambiguity have significant and negative influence on employees’ performance while the two other variables of workload and lack of motivation do not have any significant influence on employee performance. Therefore, it was concluded that increasing time pressure and role ambiguity would reduce employees’ performance in all aspects. Therefore it is important for managers to ensure role ambiguity is minimized and clear roles are given and communicated to the employees if they wish to enhance employees’ performance. Government should encourage the use of ministry of transportation (MOT) for testing vehicles; this will force and compel the owners to maintain their vehicles as adopted by UK government. Also government should provide good road facilities and good road networks.

scholarly journals Analisis Faktor – Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Remitansi di Kabupaten Cilacap

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 278-286
Author(s):  
Anggriawan Wisnu Putra
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Private Consumption ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Family Needs ◽  
Personal Consumption ◽  
The Family ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Collection Methods ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh pendapatan, kebutuhan keluarga di daerah asal dan pengeluaran konsumsi TKI terhadap remitansi baik secara simultan maupun parsial. Populasi dalam penelitian ini meliputi seluruh tenaga kerja yang pernah dan akan berangkat menjadi TKI di kabupaten Cilacap sebanyak 50 orang. Adapun sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Purpossive Sampling dimana semua anggota populasi digunakan sebagai sampel. Variabel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendapatan (X1), kebutuhan keluarga (X2), konsumsi pribadi (X3) dan remitansi (Y). Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini melalui wawancara terstruktur dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda dengan SPSS rilis 17. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pendapatan dan kebutuhan keluarga berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap remitansi, sedangkan konsumsi pribadi berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap remitansi. Simpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu secara parsial pendapatan dan kebutuhan keluarga berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap remitansi. Ketika pendapatan dan kebutuhan keluarga meningkat maka remitansi akan meningkat begitu pula sebaliknya. Sedangkan konsumsi  pribadi memiliki pengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap remitansi, yang berarti ketika konsumsi pribadi mengalami kenaikan maka remitansi mengalami penurunan. Sedangkan secara simultan model regresi dapat digunakan untuk memprediksi remitansi. Variabel pendapatan berperan sebagai variabel paling dominan mempengaruhi remitansi. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of income, family needs in the area of origin and consumption expenditure of remittances migrant workers against either simultaneously or partially. The population in this study are the entire workforce ever and will go into migrant workers in Cilacap regency with the number of sample are 50 people. The sample used in this study is the purpossive sampling where all members of the population used as sample. Variables used in this research are Income (X1), the family needs (X2), private consumption (X3) and remittances (Y). Data collection methods used in this study through interviews using a structured questionnaire. The data analysis used is linear regression analysis with SPSS release 17. The results showed that Income and Family Needs had a positive and significant effect against to remittances , while private consumption had significantly negative influence Against to remittances. This study concludes that partially income and family needs had positive and significant impact on remittances. When income and family needs increases, remittances will increase and vice versa. While private consumption has a significant negative effect on remittances, which means when the personal consumption increases then remittances decreased. While simultaneously obtained the regression model can be used to predict remittances. Variable income serves as the most dominant variable affecting to remittances.

scholarly journals The impact of organisational culture on occupational stress: Comparison of the SME IT sectors in India and the UK

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 503-512
Author(s):  
Sree Lekhsmi Sreekumaran Nair ◽  
John Aston ◽  
Eugene Kozlovski
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Role Ambiguity ◽  
Role Stress ◽  
Organisational Culture ◽  
Role Overload ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study's main aim is to examine the impact of organisational culture on occupational stress by comparing the IT sectors in India and the UK. The paper adopts the application of Denison’s model for studying the organisational culture, whereas role conflict, role ambiguity, role overload and role stress are considered to discuss occupational stress. Through snowball, convenience, purposive and quota sampling techniques, 62 respondents (31 from India and 31 from the UK) were targeted to attain a qualitative perspective through a semi-structured questionnaire.  Results showed that there is an impact of organisational culture on occupational stress. Moreover, the impact is mainly evident in the Indian IT sector than the UK IT sector. Moreover, considering the impact of organisational culture on occupational stress, overall employees experience occupational stress, role overload, role conflict, role ambiguity and role stress. In contrasting economies, Indian IT sector employee’s experience role conflict, role overload, role ambiguity and role stress, whereas UK IT sector employees’ experience role ambiguity.

Pengaruh Tekanan Waktu, Locus Of Control , Tindakan Supervisi, Dan Materialitas Terhadap Penghentian Prematur Atas Prosedur Audit Studi Kasus Pada Kantor Akuntan Publik Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta Tahun 2015

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-53
Author(s):  
Sulastiningsih Sulastiningsih ◽  
Intan Ayu Candra
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Premature Termination ◽  
Sampling Methods ◽  
Time Pressure ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Test Reliability ◽  
Friedman Test ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Public Accountant

The purpose of this study is to prove: (1) Time pressure, locus of control, the action of supervision and materiality partially affect the premature termination of the audit procedures (2) Time pressure, locus of control, supervision and materiality simultaneously affect the premature termination on the audit procedures. This research was conducted in Public Accountant firm in Yogyakarta region of which total 12 samples of KAP, by distributing 105 questionnaires, and 57 questionnaires were returned (54%). 34 of the returned questionnaires can be processed (34%). The samples in this study were determined by using non-probability sampling, one of purposive sampling methods. Data analysis consisted of: (1) validity test, reliability test and classical assumption. The result showed that the instruments used are quite reliable and valid (2) multiple linear regression analysis. The results are (a) Some of independent variables partially affect premature termination of the audit procedure, while the action of supervision does not influence premature termination of audit procedures (b) All independent variables influence simultaneously to the premature termination of the audit procedures (c) All independent variables showed that as much as 55% it affects on premature termination of the audit procedures, the rest of it are influenced by other variables. (3) Friedman Test. The result shows that there are order of priority of audit procedures being terminated.

scholarly journals Effect of Microcredit on Poverty Reduction among Rural Farm Households in Northeast, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
S. U. Nwibo ◽  
T. O. Okonkwo ◽  
A. V. Eze ◽  
B. N. Mbam ◽  
N. E. Odoh
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Farm Households ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Rural Credit ◽  
North East ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Northeast Nigeria ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The paucity of empirical evidence to show the correlation between microcredit and poverty reduction in North-East, Nigeria led to the study on the effect of microcredit on poverty reduction among rural farm households. Multi-stage random and purposive sampling techniques were employed to select 200 farm households who constituted the sample size. Data were collected primarily using structured questionnaire and analysed with the aid of descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed informal microcredit as the major source of credit for farm households. The result further indicated that 46% of the loan applied for was disbursed, resulting to 47% rise in farm household’s income. Meanwhile, 62% of farm households surveyed were poor with poverty depth of 0.43 and poverty severity at 0.38. The regression analysis on the effect of microcredit on the income of the farm households revealed that the coefficient of income was positive and statistically significant at 1% probability. The effect of microcredit on the poverty profile of farm households revealed that microcredit exerts negative influence on poverty profile of farm households in the study area. The study recommends: the establishment of robust rural credit scheme in rural areas; and institution of policy framework that will enable poor rural households without appropriate collateral to access funds for farm and non-farm activities.

scholarly journals Clients’ Perception of the Role of Transportation to the Hospital and Level of Hospital in Reducing Maternal Mortality in Calabar, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (13) ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
Duke Emon Umoe ◽  
Lukpata Felicia ◽  
Agba Mathias ◽  
Nwakwue C. Ndukaku
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Road Network ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Antenatal Visit ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Infant Deaths ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Good Road

Transportation is vital in accessing healthcare services as well as reducing maternal mortality. This study examined clients’ perception of the role of transportation to the hospital and level of hospital in reducing maternal mortality in Calabar. This study was a cross-section descriptive design. Four (4) research questions were developed for the study. A total of 220 participants were recruited by proportionate sampling technique. Respondents were selected from four clinic days Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in each visit for a period of two weeks were used for the study. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The data were analysed using frequencies and percentages. The finding of the study revealed that: 153 (68%) agreed that good transportation increases the number of times participants go for an antenatal visit. 159 (72%) of the respondents viewed that good roads and vehicles make a journey to the hospital quick and easy. 177 (62%) opined that the best way to visit the hospital is by one’ s car or a taxi drop. 203 (93%) agreed that hospital has skilled midwives and doctors; 153 (70%) agreed that level of the hospital is reflective of low maternal and infant deaths; 159 (72%) agreed that healthcare team are highly skilled in handling both complicated and uncomplicated deliveries. 181 (78%) supports the notion that transportation plays a huge role in the reduction of maternal mortality in Calabar; 148 (67%) agreed that good road network has an indirect role in reducing maternal mortality in Calabar; 146 (67%) opined that controlled traffic helps reduced maternal mortality in Calabar, and 159 (71%) agreed that lack of access to transport for women in labour can increase stillbirth and maternal death rates. The study concludes that a good road network should be provided to reduce maternal mortality in Calabar.

scholarly journals Measurement of the Effectiveness of Training Programs of Private Commercial Banks in Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 68-77
Author(s):  
Sheikh Abdur Rahim ◽  
Md. Kamrul Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Effectiveness Of Training ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Training is essential to enhance the performance of employees in every organization, but it is essential to increase the performance of employees in private commercial banks in Bangladesh as they need to satisfy customers to conduct business activities successfully. The management of private commercial banks have provided various training to their employees to enhance their skills, knowledge, competency and so on. They have spent a substantial amount of budget in every year to conduct their training programs. They are continually trying to make their training program effective so that the employees can contribute more to the growth and development of their banks. Therefore, the main purpose of the study is to assess the effectiveness of the training programs of private commercial banks in Bangladesh. Structured questionnaire was used to collect the data/information from 97 bank officials randomly. Frequency distribution, correlation and multiple linear regression analysis were done to interpret the data and information in this study. The study findings show that there are some problems with the effectiveness of training programs of the private commercial banks in Bangladesh. Thus, the authors have conducted this study and provided some suggestions to the management of the banks to overcome these problems and make the training programs effective.

scholarly journals Occupational stress and burnout among physiotherapists: a cross-sectional survey in Cadiz (Spain)

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ines Carmona-Barrientos ◽  
Francisco J. Gala-León ◽  
Mercedes Lupiani-Giménez ◽  
Alberto Cruz-Barrientos ◽  
David Lucena-Anton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Academic Training ◽  
Stressful Situation ◽  
Inadequate Response ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sociodemographic Variables ◽  
High Level

Abstract Background Occupational stress is considered an ongoing epidemic. An inadequate response to a stressful situation can trigger burnout syndrome. In this way, the assistant services (health and teaching) often reach higher levels of burnout. The present study aimed to measure the level of occupational stress and burnout in physiotherapists in the province of Cadiz (Spain), working in the public and/or private sector. Methods This was an observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study. A sample of 272 physiotherapists took part in the study. The variables measured were sociodemographic variables, working conditions, level of occupational stress and burnout. Burnout includes three characteristics or dimensions: emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP) and personal accomplishment (PA). Correspondence analysis of the sociodemographic, organizational and psychological variables were analyzed using Chi-squared significance tests. Spearman correlations and a linear regression analysis were also carried out to determine the dependence between occupational stress and burnout. Results The results showed that 30.51% of physiotherapists suffered from a high level of occupational stress, while 34.56% suffered from an average level. There was a clear dependence between a high level of stress and professionals who felt stressed during their academic training period (p = 0.02), those who were in temporary work (p = 0.03) and those with over 10 years of professional experience (p = 0.05). The overall level of burnout was low, since only the EE dimension had a high value; the average was 21.64 ± 10.57. The DP (6.57 ± 4.65) and PA (39.52 ± 5.97) levels were low. There was a significant dependence (p < 0.05) between EE and the following sociodemographic variables: work shift, willingness to study the same degree, stress and inadequate academic training, and a stressful job. In addition, a significant correlation was found between occupational stress and the EE and DP dimensions of burnout. Conclusions A high prevalence of occupational stress was detected among physiotherapists in Cadiz (Spain). The levels of occupational stress and its correlation with burnout show that the cumulative effect of stress could lead to burnout. Furthermore, these results regarding occupational stress show the necessity of developing coping strategies for physiotherapists and healthcare staff.

scholarly journals A quantitative study on personnel’s experiences with patient handovers between the operating room and the postoperative anesthesia care unit before and after the implementation of a structured communication tool

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann-Chatrin Leonardsen ◽  
Ellen Klavestad Moen ◽  
Gro Karlsøen ◽  
Trine Hovland
Keyword(s):  
Operating Room ◽  
Time Pressure ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Logical Structure ◽  
Anesthesia Care ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Patient Handovers

Postoperative handover of patients has been described as a complex work process challenged by interruptions, time pressure and a lack of supporting framework. The purpose of this study was to investigate involved personnel’s experiences with the quality of patient handovers between the operating room and the postoperative anesthesia care unit (PACU) before and after implementation of a structured tool for communication. The study was conducted in a hospital in South-eastern Norway. Personnel completed a questionnaire before (n=116) and after (n=90) implementation of the Identification-Situation-Assessment- Recommendations (ISBAR)- tool. Analysis included summative statistics, t-tests and generalized linear regression analysis. Statistical significance assumed at P<0.05. The overall impression of quality in handovers improved significantly after implementation of the ISBAR (P=0.001). Personnel’s experiences were improved in relation to that handovers followed a logical structure, available documentation was used and all relevant information was communicated (P<0.001). Moreover, personnel found it easier to establish contact at the beginning of the handover, ambiguities were resolved and documentation was more complete (P=0.001). Profession was associated with seven of the statements, relating to whether relevant information is clearly communicated, whether possible risks and complications are discussed, contact easily established, and to completeness of documentation and information. In addition, findings indicate significantly more negative experiences among receiving personnel both pre- and post-implementation. Implementation of a structured tool for communication in patient handovers, may improve quality and safety in patient handovers between the operating room and the PACU. Research is needed to define optimal patient handovers and to determine the effect of handover quality on patient outcomes.

Factors affecting tender price in the Ghanaian construction industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 252-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernest Kissi ◽  
Theophilus Adjei-Kumi ◽  
Edward Badu ◽  
Emmanuel Bannor Boateng
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
The Body ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Purpose Tender price remains an imperative parameter for clients in deciding whether to invest in a construction project, and it serves as a basis for tender price index (TPI) manipulations. This paper aims to examine the factors affecting tender price in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach Based on the literature review, nine independent constructs and one dependent construct relating to tender pricing were identified. A structured questionnaire survey was conducted among quantity surveyors in Ghana. Partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) examined the influences of various constructs on tender price development (TPD) and the relationships among TPD and TPI. Findings Results showed that cultural attributes, client attributes, contractor attributes; contract procedures and procurement methods; consultant and design team; external factors and market conditions; project attributes; sustainable and technological attributes; and TPI have a positive influence on tender price, whereas fraudulent attributes exert a negative influence. Practical implications The findings offer construction professionals broader understanding of factors that affect tender pricing. The results may be used in professional decision-making in the pricing of construction projects, as they offer clearer causal relations between how each construct will influence pricing. Originality/value This study adds to the body of construction pricing knowledge by establishing the relationships and degree of influences of various factors on tender price. These findings provide a valuable reference for practitioners.

EMPIRICAL STUDY OF FEDERALISM AND POLITICAL STABILITY IN NIGERIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-196
Author(s):  
Ugo Chuks Okolie
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Political Stability ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Ethnic Violence ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Pearson Product Moment Correlation ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Federalism and Political stability are two concepts that are of significance to all modern societies. Federalism promotes pluralism and dispersal of power which is good for a multi-ethnic society like Nigeria. But in Nigeria, the practice has generated unending tensions among the individuals, communities and ethnic groups within it. However, this study argues that healthy federalism is a political panacea for ethnic violence, governance crisis and political instability in Nigeria. This study empirically examined the relationship between federalism and political stability in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive and casual research design as well as the survey method. In the investigation, a total of 428 respondents were sampled using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Pearson product-moment correlation and linear regression analysis. Findings revealed that federalism has a positive and significant relationship with political stability in Nigeria at (R = .732, R2 = 614 at p = 0.000). The statistical result shows that there is a strong relationship between federalism and political stability in Nigeria and that federalism accounts for 61.4% of variations in political stability in Nigeria. Requisite conclusions and recommendations were provided in the light of empirical and theoretical findings.

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