Stress Inducing Factors and Its Effect on Employees Performance among Selected Instituions

Aims: The study examined the relationship between stress inducing factors and employee performance in Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS) and National Directorate of Employment (NDE). Study Design: Cross sectional survey design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Michael Imoudu National Institute for labour studies and National Directorate of Employment (NDE) between December 2019 and September 2020 Methodology: The survey method was employed whilst 400 respondents were purposively selected from the Training department, Planning, Research and Curriculum Development department and Programs department which are the core departments under pressure to deliver all year round in the institutions under study. The questionnaire was the main instrument for data collection. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used in analyzing the data. Results: Results show that the most stress inducing factor was pressure to deliver on time because of mode of operations (60%), non-conducive working environment (59%) and being insufficiently skilled for the job (37%). The effects of stress on employee performance include dependence on drugs and alcohol (86%), illness and sickness (75%), fatigue (40%) and irritability (25%). Conclusion: It is recommended that a conducive working environment should be created for employees and that counselors and counseling rooms should be provided by organizations to enable their employees have a safe place to de-stress without fear of stigmatization. Also, training and re-training of employees should be done frequently to improve set skills. This will significantly reduce work stress and enhance performance which will in turn increase organizational productivity.

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KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF MEDICATION ERROR AMONG NURSES IN FEDERAL NEURO-PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, CALABAR

Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies ◽

10.47760/cognizance.2021.v01i06.003 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (6) ◽

pp. 20-44

Author(s):

Edet Okon Umoh ◽

Blessing Oduenyi Opue

Keyword(s):

Staff Development ◽

Medication Error ◽

Survey Design ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Working Environment ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significance Level ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

This study was conducted to assess knowledge and attitude of medication among Nurses in Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Calabar. Three (3) research questions were raised and one hypothesis formulated to direct the study. The descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used to study a total of one hundred and two (102) nurses selected from the study area using the stratified random sampling technique. A well developed and structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire was duly validated and its reliability ensured. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency count, simple percentage, mean, weighted mean, and standard deviation. The study hypothesis was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient analysis with its significance level set at 0.05. Findings of the study revealed that majority (73.6%) of the nurses used for the study had adequate knowledge of medication error, and majority (72.6%) had positive attitude towards prevention of medication error in the Hospital. Factors that affect safe medication practices among the nurses include: individual negligence, excessive workload, inadequate staff strength, poor working environment, lack of staff development and training, lack of equipment and supplies, non-regular review of patient’s drugs by doctors, and prescription of under dosage drug by doctors. There is a statistically significant and positive relationship between knowledge and attitude of nurses towards prevention of medication error. Based on these findings, it was recommended that government should employ more qualified nurses to increase the strength of nurses in the Hospital and improve the nurse-patient ratio to avoid excessive workload which is a strong and significant contributing factor to medication error among nurses in the Hospital.

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NATURE AND DETERMINANTS OF STUDY HABITS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

European Journal of Social Sciences Studies ◽

10.46827/ejsss.v6i5.1110 ◽

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. Article visualizations:<img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0870/a.php" alt="Hit counter" />

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Influence of Training Strategies on Employee Performance in Public University Campuses in Kericho County, Kenya

IRA-International Journal of Management & Social Sciences (ISSN 2455-2267) ◽

10.21013/jmss.v16.n3.p3 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 88

Author(s):

Benjamin Bett Cheruiyot

Keyword(s):

Survey Design ◽

Employee Performance ◽

Target Population ◽

Public University ◽

Study Data ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

University Campuses ◽

The Public ◽

Training Strategies

The focus of this study was to investigate the influence of training strategies on employee performance in public university campuses in Kericho County, Kenya. The study was motivated by concerns on employee performance in public university campuses despite the various training strategies adopted by the public institutions to enhance employee performance. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design. A sample of 106 employees, representing 26% of the target population, was selected from four public university campuses namely; University of Kabianga (UK), Moi University (MU), Kenyatta University (KU), and Kisii University (KSU). Stratified random sampling was utilized in selecting the respondents for the study. Data was collected through a questionnaire and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. A pilot study was conducted on the data collection instrument to pre-test its validity before the main survey, while data reliability was measured using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0 was used to aid in coding, entry and analysis of quantitative data. Finally, there is a conclusion and recommendation based on the findings. The study found out that the relationship between training strategies and employee performance was significantly positive. The conclusion from the findings of this study is that motivated employees are the main drivers of the public institutes’ performance. Given the findings, the study recommends that public universities improve training strategies to improve the level of employee performance.

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Influence of Motivational Strategies on Employee Performance in Public University Campuses in Kericho County, Kenya

Asian Journal of Economics Business and Accounting ◽

10.9734/ajeba/2020/v16i330238 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-15

Author(s):

Benjamin Bett Cheruiyot ◽

Martin Onsiro

Keyword(s):

Survey Design ◽

Employee Performance ◽

Target Population ◽

Public University ◽

Primary Data ◽

Motivational Strategies ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

University Campuses ◽

Executive Staff

This study analyzed the influence of motivational strategies on employee performance in public university campuses in Kericho County, Kenya. It was apparent that various motivational strategies played key roles in shaping the performances of employees in any organization. Despite this fact, most organizations had not been able to pin-point the crucial motivational strategies and the extent to which they affected the individual employee performance. The study was motivated by the need to fill up the academic gap on the influence of motivational strategies on employee performance in public university campuses. Cross-sectional survey design was adopted when collecting data. The study targeted a population of 412 teaching and executive staff in public university campuses in Kericho County. A sample of 106 respondents representing 26% of the target population was selected. Stratified random sampling was utilized in selecting the respondents for the study. Primary data was collected from the study respondents using questionnaire. A pilot study was conducted on data collection instrument to pre-test its validity before the main survey, while data reliability was measured using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Data was presented through tables, charts and graphs. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0 was used to aid in coding, entry and analysis of quantitative data. Finally, there is conclusion and recommendation based on the findings.

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Effects of Motivation on the Performance of Employees of Ecobank Ghana Limited. Knust Branch and Stadium Branch

Journal of Business Theory and Practice ◽

10.22158/jbtp.v4n1p111 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 111 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mrs. Loretta Sarpong

Keyword(s):

Employee Performance ◽

Case Study Research ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Working Environment ◽

High Expectation ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Working Day ◽

And Performance

This study, the effect of motivation on the performance of employees of Ecobank Limited, KNUST Branch and Stadium branch was aimed at assessing motivation and its effect on employee performance. The sample size for the study was thirty employees from both branches. Probability sampling and simple random sampling techniques were used to select the respondents of the questionnaires. The cross-sectional survey and a case study research design were used for the study. The study revealed that indeed there is a relationship between motivation and performance and aside the known fact that money is the key amongst the motivational factors to employees, it was realized that employees are gradually becoming particular about trust, respect and high expectation, recognition and appreciation and good working environment. The study also revealed that, management can make use of different strategies and policies to motivate employees in the banking environment. Employees are interested in enhanced salaries, housing loan, fringe benefits, promotion and car loans as motivating elements sufficient to push employees of the bank to give out their best. The study recommended that employees are involved in all the decisions affecting their lives and concluded that, 86.7% of the respondents said that they enjoyed going to work every working day and indicated that their behavior is as a result of the various motivational packages available for being present throughout the year.

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Antecedents of Employees Work Engagement: A Study on an Ethiopian Universities in Case of Amhara Regional State

Revista Gestão Inovação e Tecnologias ◽

10.47059/revistageintec.v11i4.2470 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 4426-4439

Author(s):

Zeleke Wale Kassahun ◽

Dr. Manju Shree Raman

Keyword(s):

Work Environment ◽

Work Engagement ◽

Organizational Support ◽

Work Motivation ◽

Working Environment ◽

Survey Method ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Multiple Regression Modeling

This study aimed to investigate the antecedents influencing employees’ engagement at universities in Amhar Reginal state Ethiopia. The study used descriptive and explanatory research designs. A total of 320 academics staffs were taken from ten Amhara Reginal State public Universities as a sample and 282 valid questionnaires collected. Convenience and snowball sampling were used to select the employees from each University. Also, cross sectional survey method applied to collect data via Likert scale questionnaire. Correlation and multiple regression modeling were used to appraisal association and predict the relationships. Initially, a pilot test was a sampled of 30 instructors to check data scale reliability. The study found that all the independent variables (work environment, leadership, reward, organizational support, work motivation) variables had statistically significant correlation with employees’ engagement. Morover the study founded that all the studied variables were predictors of workers engagement(R2= 0.662); but the predictors that had foremost influence were working environment, leadership and work motivation. Remarkable emphasis and devotion is required particularly on variables such as working environment, leadership and work motivation as they have reveled significantly greater influence on employees engagement. Universities shall focus on creating better work environment, working on instructors motivating factors and more work is required to improve the leadership to boost work engagement.

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PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF STREET HAWKING ON THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN ANYIGBA, DEKINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

Pakistan Journal of Public Health ◽

10.32413/pjph.v8i1.138 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 01-07

Author(s):

Alfred Eboh

Keyword(s):

Local Government ◽

Survey Design ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Well Being ◽

Local Government Area ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Perceived Effects ◽

The Government

Background: The hawking of wares by children has been a serious issue confronting the Nigerian society. Children hawk in some of the most horrible conditions conceivable, where they face a serious risk of injury, chronic illness, kidnapping, rape or death. Objective: The focus of this study was to assess the perceived effects of street hawking on the well-being of children in Anyigba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. Methods: The population of this study consists of parents of the street hawkers in Anyigba while cross-sectional survey design was used through the purposive sampling technique to choose the sample size of one hundred and sixty-two (162) respondents. The validated structured questionnaire and In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) served as the instruments for the data collection respectively. The hypotheses were tested using Chi-Square at a predetermined 0.05 level of significance. The quantitative data were analysed with the aid of the SPSS (version 20). Results: The results indicated among others that street hawking had significant social implications and physical consequences on children's moral behaviour as well as health status in the study area. Conclusion: The study, therefore, concluded that the government of Kogi State should carry out an enlightenment campaign through the media and religious institutions on the negative consequences of street hawking are recommended as panacea. Also, the child right act instrument and its implementation should be strengthened in order to curb street hawking in the study area.

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Organisational Culture Dimensions And Employee Performance In Nigerian Fast Food Restaurants

GIS Business ◽

10.26643/gis.v14i6.16857 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (6) ◽

pp. 1070-1096

Author(s):

Friday Ogbu Edeh ◽

Joy Nonyelum Ugwu ◽

Isaac Monday Ikpor ◽

Anthony Chukwuma Nwali ◽

Chimeziem C. Gabriela Udeze

Keyword(s):

Fast Food ◽

Employee Performance ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Organisational Culture ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Market Culture ◽

Culture Dimensions ◽

Clan Culture ◽

Fast Food Restaurants

This study investigates the effect of organisational culture dimensions on employee performance in Nigerian fast food restaurants using cross-sectional survey. Forty fast food restaurants were selected using simple random sampling. Nine hundred and twenty five employees were surveyed. Sample size of two hundred and seventy two was ascertained with Krejcie and Morgan. Method for data collection is questionnaire. Two hundred and thirty nine copies of questionnaire were retrieved out of two hundred and seventy two copies administered. Simple linear regression was used to analyse the hypotheses with the aid of IBM SPSS 20.0. This study found that organisational culture dimensions predicted with clan culture and market culture has a positive significant effect on employee performance. It concludes that organisational culture dimensions measured in terms of clan culture and market culture engenders employee performance through effectiveness and efficiency. One of the practical implications is that Nigerian fast food restaurant practitioners should clearly define their clan culture for newcomers to imbibe to enable them increase their performance.

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Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in Bank: A Case of Bangladesh

10.31219/osf.io/47e3t ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Dalowar Hossan

Keyword(s):

Corporate Social Responsibility ◽

Social Responsibility ◽

Positive Reaction ◽

Survey Design ◽

Business Community ◽

Policy Implications ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Corporate Social ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

The purpose of this article is to examine the influence of corporate social responsibility practices of Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited (DBBL), Bangladesh and to know the client’s knowledge, feedback, awareness and eagerness towards the CSR activities while choosing a bank. This study also investigates the level of present and expected CSR contribution of this bank. A cross- sectional survey design was used for the study featuring a self administered questionnaire and data were collected from 100 clients at South Surma branch. Data were analyzed using SPSS and the findings revealed that CSR activities played an important role for clients to choose a bank. Most of the clients were aware of CSR program and they had positive reaction to CSR practices of DBBL. Clients also suggested to expand CSR practices and they were willing to contribute for social activities financially. The results show the policy implications for business community, citizen, customers, investors, managers and other stakeholders.

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Are e-learning Webinars the future of medical education? An exploratory study of a disruptive innovation in the COVID-19 era

Cardiology in the Young ◽

10.1017/s1047951120004503 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Colin J. McMahon ◽

Justin T. Tretter ◽

Theresa Faulkner ◽

R. Krishna Kumar ◽

Andrew N. Redington ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Deep Learning ◽

Carbon Footprint ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Survey Design ◽

Hybrid Approach ◽

Disruptive Innovation ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

E Learning ◽

The Impact

Abstract Objective: This study investigated the impact of the Webinar on deep human learning of CHD. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional survey design study used an open and closed-ended questionnaire to assess the impact of the Webinar on deep learning of topical areas within the management of the post-operative tetralogy of Fallot patients. This was a quantitative research methodology using descriptive statistical analyses with a sequential explanatory design. Results: One thousand-three-hundred and seventy-four participants from 100 countries on 6 continents joined the Webinar, 557 (40%) of whom completed the questionnaire. Over 70% of participants reported that they “agreed” or “strongly agreed” that the Webinar format promoted deep learning for each of the topics compared to other standard learning methods (textbook and journal learning). Two-thirds expressed a preference for attending a Webinar rather than an international conference. Over 80% of participants highlighted significant barriers to attending conferences including cost (79%), distance to travel (49%), time commitment (51%), and family commitments (35%). Strengths of the Webinar included expertise, concise high-quality presentations often discussing contentious issues, and the platform quality. The main weakness was a limited time for questions. Just over 53% expressed a concern for the carbon footprint involved in attending conferences and preferred to attend a Webinar. Conclusion: E-learning Webinars represent a disruptive innovation, which promotes deep learning, greater multidisciplinary participation, and greater attendee satisfaction with fewer barriers to participation. Although Webinars will never fully replace conferences, a hybrid approach may reduce the need for conferencing, reduce carbon footprint. and promote a “sustainable academia”.

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