scholarly journals STAFF DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF NIGERIAN AGIP OIL COMPANY LIMITED, PORTHARCOURT, RIVERS STATE

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Dom-Nwachukwu ◽  
Ijeoma Hossana ◽  
B. Chima Onuoha
Keyword(s):  
Staff Development ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Sample Size Determination ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Independent Variable

This study investigated the relationship between staff development strategies and organizational performance. The independent variable, Staff development had as its dimension, coaching and mentoring, while the dependent variable organizational performance was measured using growth. The study adopted the cross sectional survey method of the quasi experimental research design. The study has a population of 1350 staff of NAOC studied, a sample of 271 from the population was taken using the Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination table. The questionnaire was the main instrument used to gather primary data, the instrument was subject to face and content validity, a pilot study was also carried out to ensure the instrument measures what it sets out to measure. A reliability of the instrument was also done using the Cronbach alpha test. The Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation Coefficient was used to test the hypotheses, while the partial correlation was used to check the effect of the moderating variable on the dependent and independent variable. Our findings revealed a significant relationship between the dimensions of our independent variable staff development strategies given as coaching and mentoring, and the measures of the dependent variable given as growth. It also concluded that coaching and mentoring play significant roles in building effective organizations. The study recommended that organizational practices be streamlined to increase coaching and mentoring by assigning or encouraging leaders to adopt subordinates and assign higher responsibilities aimed at seeing them develop. KEYWORDS: Staff development strategies, organizational performance, mentoring, coaching and organizational growth.

scholarly journals LEADER ATTUNEMENT: A PRECURSOR TO EMPLOYEE WORK INVOLVEMENT IN THE DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS, PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Victor Uwadibie Chukwuma
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Sample Size Determination ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Involvement ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Training Programmes

The study examined the relationship between leader attunement and employee work involvement of the deposit money banks in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. To accomplish the purpose of this study a cross sectional survey method for social research was adopted, with a self-administered questionnaire as instruments of data collection. The population of the study was 3,978 employees drawn from the ten deposit money banks in Port Harcourt. A sample size of 381 respondents was calculated using Taro Yamane sample size determination formula. The research instrument was validated through supervisor's vetting and approval, while the reliability of the instrument was achieved by the use of  Crombach's Alpha coefficient with all the items scoring above 0.70. The hypotheses were tested using Spearman's Rank Order Correlation Coefficient and statistical software SPSS. The tests were carried out at a 95% confidence interval and a 0.05 level of significance. The result of the analysis revealed that a positive and significant relationship exist between leader attunement and the employee work involvement of the deposit money banks in Port Harcourt. The study recommends that leader should exhibit attunement skill since there is no better and faster way to build trust than for leader to listen to employee. Consequently. The study posits that management of deposit banks in Port Harcourt should encourage training programmes for leaders. This will enhance their social awareness competence.

scholarly journals The distinctive capabilities system in the organizational performance of Portuguese fitness centers and gyms

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this article is from the concept of distinctive capacity, to highlight the importance of the system of distinctive capabilities in the overall, non-financial and financial performance of Portuguese fitness academies and gyms. As a secondary objective, the influence of the "adaptation" dimension on the system of distinctive capabilities. We develop and test hypotheses as to how adaptation impacts the distinctive capabilities system, and how this system impacts global performance, non-financial performance and financial performance. This study adopted a cross-sectional survey method to collect primary data. An online questionnaire was distributed to around 978 fitness gyms professionals, out of which 68 completed questionnaires were obtained. The hypotheses are tested by using partial least squares-path modelling. The analytical results indicate that adaption has a positive impact on distinctive capability system, while the system has a positive impact on the three dimensions of organizational performance. Thus, this study provides a better understanding of the impact of distinctive capabilities system in performance. The results of this study have the potential to call the attention of fitness gyms decision-makers to develop a distinctive capability system, in turn, fitness gyms will be able to achieve superior organizational performance.

Entrepreneurial intentions of university students: a case-based study

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. 393-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramo Palalić ◽  
Veland Ramadani ◽  
Arnela Ðilović ◽  
Alina Dizdarević ◽  
Vanessa Ratten
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Entrepreneurial Experience

Purpose This study aims to examine the entrepreneurial intentions of university students at the International University of Sarajevo. For this purpose, the entrepreneurial desires and entrepreneurial orientations of the students across several demographic variables were measured. These variables included prior entrepreneurial experience, student’s gender, faculty, year of study and attitude towards more courses on entrepreneurship. Nevertheless, the research also examined how business environment influences the entrepreneurial intentions of students by considering the same set of variables. Design/methodology/approach The objectives of this paper have been achieved by using a quantitative research instrument, where the cross-sectional survey method for collecting primary data is used. In total, 173 usable responses have been collected from the beginning of April to the end of May in the academic year 2015/2016. Findings The results indicate that the greater the demotivation with the current business surrounding, the smaller the entrepreneurial intentions of the students are when the prior entrepreneurial experience, gender, year of study and attitude towards more courses on entrepreneurship are considered. The study suggests that improving the overall business surrounding and entrepreneurial education might increase the entrepreneurial intentions of the students. Originality/value This is the first paper that treats entrepreneurial intentions of University students in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

scholarly journals Influence of Product Quality on Organizational Performance of Seed Maize Companies in Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Munyaradzi Jonga ◽  
Esther Waiganjo ◽  
Agnes Njeru
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Trade Association ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Sampling Frame ◽  
Inferential Statistics ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

A number of new seed entrepreneurs were established in Kenya, however, the majority of them fail to achieve the required business growth and competiveness. As a result, they remain small and producing less quantities of seed compared to the few large seed companies in the same market. This study evaluated the influence of product quality on organizational performance of seed maize companies in Kenya. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design to collect data from the target population which comprised of seed maize companies in Kenya. The sampling frame of the study was the registered seed maize companies at the Seed Trade Association of Kenya which was the unit of analysis while the respondents were the managerial employees within the seed companies and key seed experts in Kenya. Primary data was obtained by administering questionnaires to four employees within each seed company. The four employees were randomly selected from the production, marketing, finance and warehousing departments. The key seed experts were selected through snow balling and judgment technique. Interviews were conducted with the selected seed experts. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS software. Factor analysis was done to establish the appropriateness of the questionnaire constructs. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used. Inferential statistics included the use of bivariate analysis and the study used the Pearson correlation coefficient. The study also ran a multiple regression model in order to establish the effect of product quality on organizational performance of seed maize companies. Results indicated that the original source of seed can affect product credibility and sales, seed certification standards influenced product credibility and sales, characteristics of seed varieties affect product performance and use of hotlines to report seed failure influences the credibility of the seed and the distributor. The study concludes that managers can increase profitability by putting in place appropriate quality management systems (QMS) and product quality standardization of seeds produced to ensure high quality seed. The study recommends that the management of seed companies should ensure they embark on improving the product quality of seeds produced so as to meet customer requirements and enhance the firm’s performance. This can be achieved by implementing appropriate QMS, securing contracts with large farmers who have irrigation facilities to guarantee adequate seed fields isolation, high productivity and quality seed production.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT LIFECYCLE AND ORGANISATIONAL DECISION MAKING OF PAINT MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 34-55
Author(s):  
Odiri EDEBIRI ◽  
Anthonia BESTMAN
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Threshold Level ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Confirmatory Test ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rivers State

This study investigated the influence ofknowledge management lifecycle on organisational decision making of paint manufacturing companies in Rivers State. The study was operationalized with the dimensions of knowledge management lifecycle as knowledge identification, knowledge creation, knowledge storage and knowledge transfer. Organizational decision making was measured by timeliness and cost effectiveness.The target population of this study is all 51 registered paint manufacturing companies in Rivers State. Purposive sampling was used to select a sample of 90 respondents from 30 selected manufacturing companies in Rivers State. The study used cross-sectional survey approach and descriptive research design.The study was guided by five research questions and ten research hypotheses. Questionnaires were the major instrument used in gathering primary data which were analyzed using correlational analyses. The questionnaire used was subjected to face/content validity, this was done to ascertain the validity of the questionnaires to be administered. The scale used for this study had been previously adjudged reliable. However, we also checked by verifying reliability outcomes through confirmatory test of internal consistency on the instrument with our sample using Cronbach alpha at the threshold level 0.7 which is generally accepted by the rule of thumb. Data was analyzed and results presented in tables, mean and standard deviation. And, finally hypotheses were tested using the Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient. The study found that knowledge management lifecycle significantly impact on organisational decision making. The study recommends that in order for paint manufacturing companies in Rivers State to maintain their hedge in this high rivalry economy, they should pay more attention to how knowledge within the organisation are effectively managed as this will facilitate an effective time management and cost optimisation within the organisation.

scholarly journals Saiz Organisasi Berperanan Sebagai Moderator Antara Amalan Piawaian Halal Dan Prestasi Organisasi (Size Of Organisation as A Moderating Factor in The Practice of Halal Standard and Performances)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 29-49
Author(s):  
Nuruh Hudani Md Nawi ◽  
Puteri Hayati Megat Ahmad ◽  
Habibie Ibrahim ◽  
Baharudin Othman
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Organizational Size ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
A Chain ◽  
The Relationship

This study aimed to examine whether organizational size plays a role as a moderator of the relationship between    halal standards practices and organizational performance. The study was also conducted to look at organizational performance differences for multinationals and medium-sized enterprises among halal food entrepreneurs in Malaysia. A total of 241 organizations through the Internal Halal Committee for the multinational (n = 69) and medium-sized enterprises (n = 172) in Malaysia were involved as respondents in the cross-sectional survey method using selected survey tools. Reliability and validity of the questionnaire were performed and cronbach's alpha values were within the generally accepted range (0.87 to 0.94). The data were analyzed using IBM Statistical Package For Social Science (SPSS) software version 21.0 The study findings show that i) organizational size acts as a moderator between the relationship between halal standard practices for halal operations and organizational performance; ii) significant differences in organizational performance for multinationals and medium-sized enterprises. Studies have found that organizational performance is influenced by a chain that interacts with each other starting from input, which then translates into process and ultimately results that are also supported by internal control of the organization. Indeed, the aspect of the practice of halal standards should be given attention by all parties in making Malaysia a halal hub that remains international. At the same time, further studies on halal food should also take into account the scope, methodology and respondents of the research involved in developing knowledge in this area.

scholarly journals PROCEDURAL JUSTICE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOUR OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Vito Baridula ◽  
Dr. John Mark
Keyword(s):  
Procedural Justice ◽  
Organizational Citizenship ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Workplace Justice ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: This study investigated the relationship between procedural justice and organizational citizenship behaviour in Deposit Money Banks in Rivers State. The effects of procedural justice was tested on organizational citizenship behaviour measures such as altruism and sportsmanship.Methodology: The study adopted a cross sectional survey design and data was generated from 193 respondents from the target Deposit Money Banks in Rivers State. As a quantitative study, the primary data collection instrument for the study was the structured questionnaire. The test for the reliability for the instrument was carried out using the Cronbach alpha reliability instrument with a reliability threshold of 0.70. The Analysis comprised of the univariate (single variable assessments) bivariate (test for hypothetical relationships) while the bivariate analysis was carried out using the Spearman’s rank order correlation coefficient at a 0.05 level of significance.Findings: Findings from the study revealed that workplace justice significantly impacts on the measures of OCB (altruism and sportsmanship) and also organizational culture was revealed to also significantly moderate the relationship between workplace justice and organizational citizenship behaviour in Deposit Money Banks in Rivers State. Based on the findings, it was concluded that there is significant relationship between the predictor and the measures of the criterion variables.Contribution to practice and Policy: The study recommended that OCB within an organization could be significantly increased by enhancing organizational fairness, particularly procedural justice. Bank managers should first improve the procedural justice and hence increase overall levels of perceived justice by involving employees in the procedures used in making decisions and allocating rewards

scholarly journals Influence of Stakeholders’ Participation on Performance of County Governments in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
MACHEL WAIKENDA
Keyword(s):  
Public Procurement ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Inferential Statistics ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
County Governments ◽  
The Public ◽  
Study Participants

The devolved system of governance was adopted to ensure development in all regions and effectiveness in service delivery for all Kenyans. This purpose of the study was to evaluate the influence of inclusiveness of stakeholders’ participation on performance of county governments in Kenya. The design methods used include the descriptive and explanatory cross-sectional survey method. The unit of analysis was the county governments. The unit of observation was county officials who included Governors, deputy Governors, County executive committee members, County secretaries, deputy County secretaries and MCAs. For this study, a sample of 354 was arrived at. Simple random sampling method was adopted for the selection of the study participants. The study used a questionnaire for collection of primary data. Data analysis was done using SPSS. Frequencies and descriptive statistics were obtained for the study’s variables and this information was presented in graphs and frequency tables. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used. Inferential statistics included regression analysis that was used to test the significance between dependent and the independent variables. The study established that stakeholder’s participation had a significant influence on the performance of county governments in Kenya. The study concluded that inclusiveness influences the performance of county governments in Kenya significantly and positively. The study recommends that there is a need for county governments to set effective regulations through the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority so as to regulate and shape the county’s procurement procedures. This will ensure that no financial resources are unaccounted for.

Integrating knowledge management (KM) strategies and processes to enhance organizational creativity and performance

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 154-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khuram Shahzad ◽  
Sami Ullah Bajwa ◽  
Ahmed Faisal Imtiaz Siddiqi ◽  
Farhan Ahmid ◽  
Ali Raza Sultani
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organizational Creativity ◽  
And Performance

Purpose – This study aims to identify if an integration between knowledge strategy and knowledge management (KM) processes leads to organizational creativity and performance. Design/methodology/approach – Quantitative strategy and cross-sectional survey method were used to collect data. In all, 219 randomly selected respondents from 173 listed companies provided feedback through self-administered questionnaire. Factor analysis and multiple regression techniques were used to test multiple hypotheses. Findings – Results revealed the significant positive impact of system-oriented KM systems strategy on KM process capabilities, creativity and organizational performance. No significant impact has been found of human-oriented KM strategy on different KM processes and organizational performance. However, it interestingly has a significant negative relationship with organizational creativity. KM processes have significant impact on organizational creativity and performance. Organizational creativity has also been identified as having a strong significant impact on organizational performance. Originality/value – This paper fills the knowledge gap by undertaking a study which has not been conducted before.

scholarly journals Influence of consensus orientation practices on performance of county governments in Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 88-97
Author(s):  
Machel Waikenda ◽  
Peter M Lewa ◽  
Maina Muchara
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
County Government ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
County Governments ◽  
The Public

The devolved system of governance was adopted to ensure development in all regions and effectiveness in service delivery for all Kenyans. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the consensus orientation practices on the performance of county governments in Kenya. The study used a descriptive and explanatory cross-sectional survey method. The unit of analysis was the county government. The counties in which data was collected helped in the generalization of findings to all the Kenyan 47 counties. For this study, a sample of 354 was arrived at. A simple random sampling method was adopted for selecting the respondents. The study used a questionnaire for the collection of primary data. Data analysis was done with the help of a statistical analysis program. Frequencies and descriptive statistics were obtained for the study’s variables and this information was presented in graphs and frequency tables. Inferential statistics included regression analysis that was used to test the significance between dependent and the independent variables. The researcher observed respondents’ rights to privacy and safety. The study established that consensus orientation had a significant influence on the performance of county governments in Kenya and concluded that consensus orientation influences the performance of county governments in Kenya. The study recommends that Governors need to sensitize county directors to work in consultation with other stakeholders to ensure that all feel part of the developmental agenda for the county. There is a need for county governments to set effective regulations through the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority to regulate and shape the county’s procurement procedures.

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