scholarly journals Influence of Reverse Logistics on Performance of Food and Beverage Manufacturing Firms in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Alexander Kyalo Mutuku ◽  
Dr. Makori Moronge
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Product Returns ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Returns Management

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of reverse logistics on performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya with an aim of making recommendations on proper use of reverse logistics management practices in manufacturing companies.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. This study used probability sampling since the population and location of food and beverage manufacturing firms is known. Specifically, the study used stratified random sampling in order to account for the uneven distribution of firms in various towns. Based on distribution of firms in the 10 towns the study used proportions calculated in the population distribution to come up with a representative sample distribution. The proportions calculated give the number of firms to be included in the sample for each segment. Thereafter simple random sampling was used to select the names of food and beverage manufacturing firms in which data is to be collected. The study combined two methods in its data collection that is, questionnaires and key informant interviews. After data collection, quantitative data was coded using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20. Data was analysed through descriptive statistical methods such as means, standard deviation, frequencies and percentage. Inferential analyses were used in relation to correlation analysis and regression analysis to test the relationship between the four explanatory variables and the explained variableResults and conclusion: The response rate of the study was 92%. R square value of 0.647 means that 64.7% of the corresponding variation in performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya can be explained or predicted by (product returns management, recycling management, disposal management and product repackaging) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β = 0.647, p=0.000 <0.05).The findings of the study concluded that product returns management, recycling management, disposal management and product repackaging have a positive relationship with performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: the study recommended that food and beverage manufacturing firms should embrace reverse logistics so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other sectors to find out if the same results can be obtained.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA PERSEPSI TERHADAP KEBISINGAN DENGAN STRES KARYAWAN

Jurnal Ecopsy ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Sari Pratiwi ◽  
Hemy Heryati Anward ◽  
Silvia Kristanti Tri Febriana
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Machine Operators ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Relationship

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara persepsi terhadap kebisingan dengan stres karyawan PT. PLN (Persero) PLTU Sektor Asam Asam. Subjek penelitian ini adalah karyawan / pekerja lapangan bagian operator mesin pada PT. PLN (Persero) PLTU Sektor Asam Asam, dengan kriteria karyawan / pekerja yang berjenis kelamin pria. Jumlah subjek penelitian sebanyak 40 orang. Subjek dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik purposive random sampling. Subjek penelitian berusia 20 tahun sampai dengan 50 tahun. Tingkat pendidikan subjek penelitian adalah STM Mesin berjumlah 14 orang, STM Listrik berjumlah 9 orang, D1 Mesin berjumlah 3 orang, D1 Listrik berjumlah 8 orang, D3 Mesin berjumlah 4 orang dan S1 Tehnik Mesin berjumlah 2 orang. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data adalah Kuesioner untuk mengukur Persepsi Terhadap Kebisingan dan Skala untuk mengukur Stres. Sebelum digunakan instrumen-instrumen ini diujicoba terlebih dahulu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa koefisien korelasi Persepsi Terhadap Kebisingan dengan Stres adalah ( r = 0,482 dengan p = 0,003 (p < 0,01) ). Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan positif antara persepsi terhadap kebisingan dengan stres karyawan PT. PLN (Persero) PLTU Sektor Asam Asam diterima. Jadi, semakin tinggi persepsi terhadap kebisingan, maka semakin tinggi pula tingkat stres, dan semakin rendah tingkat persepsi terhadap kebisingan, maka semakin rendah pula tingkat stres.  Kata kunci : Persepsi terhadap kebisingan, stress This study aims to determine the relationship between perceptions of noise with the stress of employees PT. PLN (Persero) PLTU Sektor Asam Asam. The subject of this study were employees / workers in the field of machine operators PT. PLN (Persero) PLTU Sektor Asam Asam, the criteria of employees / workers who are male. The number of subjects is 40 people. Subjects were selected using purposive random sampling technique. Subjects aged 20 years to 50 years. The subjects education level is STM Machine totaled 14 people, STM Electrical totaled 9 people, D1 Machine totaled 3 people, D1 Electrical totaled 8 people, D3 Machine totaled 4 people and S1 Techniques Machine totaled 2 people. Instruments used in data collection are questionnaires to measure Perception of noise and Scale to measure stress. Prior to use these instruments are tested first. The results showed that the correlation coefficient Perceptions of noise with the Stress is ( r = 0.482 with p = 0.003 (p <0.01) ). This suggests that there is a positive relationship between perceptions of noise with the stress of employees PT. PLN (Persero) PLTU Sektor Asam Asam be accepted. Thus, the higher the perception of noise, the higher the stress level, and the lower the perceived level of noise, then the lower the stress level. Key words : The perception of noise, stress

scholarly journals Influence of Contract Management on Performance of Public Hospitals in Nairobi City County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-69
Author(s):  
Anne Wanjiru Karoki ◽  
Dr. Patrick Mwangangi
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Dispute Resolution ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Contract Management

Purpose: The study sought to establish the influence of contract management on performance of public hospitals in Nairobi City County, Kenya.Methodology: This study employed descriptive research design. The study reviewed both theoretical and empirical literature and then proposed the research methodology that addressed the gaps identified in literature as well as to validate the statistical hypotheses. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. The study population was all public hospitals in Kenya. To gather data, structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 76 staff in procurement, administration and finance departments from the four largest public hospitals in Nairobi County; Kenyatta National Hospital, Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Mbagathi District Hospital and Pumwani Maternity. The target population was all public hospitals in Nairobi City County. The target population was first stratified then using simple random sampling among the four strata, select the samples. The study combined two methods in its data collection that is, questionnaires and key informant interviews. After data collection, quantitative data was coded using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistical methods such as means, standard deviation, frequencies and percentage. Inferential analysis was used in relation to correlation analysis and regression analysis to test the relationship between the four explanatory variables and the explained variable.Findings: R square value of 0.647 means that 64.7% of the corresponding variation in performance of public hospitals in Kenya can be explained or predicted by (contract planning, monitoring and evaluation, contractor relationship management and dispute resolution) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β = 0.647), p=0.000 <0.05). The findings of the study concluded that contract planning, monitoring and evaluation, contractor relationship management, dispute resolution have a positive relationship with performance of public hospitals in Kenya.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that public institutions should embrace contract management practices so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

Emotional Intelligence and Personality Traits as Predictors of Job Performance of IT Employees

2019 ◽  
pp. 1604-1619
Author(s):  
Priyam Dhani ◽  
Tanu Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Frequency Correlation ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
It Employees

The chief aim of this article is to examine the emotional intelligence (EI) and personality traits as the predictors of job performance of IT employees in India. To obtain this, the data was collected from 158 middle management employees working in Indian IT sector through random sampling method with the help of three scales such as DKEIT, JPI, and MPI. After data collection, the study carried out a different statistical analysis which includes frequency, correlation and regression analysis through SPSS 23.0 version. The study findings reported that both EI and Personality Traits impact the performance of job of IT employees, i.e. both Personality Traits and EI operate as a predictor of Job Performance of Indian IT employees. Based on which, the article gives few recommendations to future researchers.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF GREEN OPERATIONS STRATEGY ON PERFORMANCE OF TEA PROCESSING FIRMS IN KENYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Kennedy Kyalo Syanda ◽  
Dr. Pamela Getuno
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Product Design ◽  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Green Product ◽  
Operations Strategy ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Green Product Design

Purpose: The study sought to establish the influence of green operations strategy on performance of tea processing firms in Kenya.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The target population was heads of procurement and heads of finance in the 66 tea processing firms in Kenya. The study conducted a census since the number of respondents was less than 200, which is a rule of the thumb. The study combined two methods in its data collection, that is, questionnaires and key informant interviews. After data collection, quantitative data was coded using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20.Results: The independent variables reported R value of 0.846 indicating that there was perfect relationship between dependent variable and independent variables. R square value of 0.715 means that 71.5% of the corresponding variation in performance of tea processing firms can be explained or predicted by (green product design, green distribution and transportation, green warehousing and reverse logistics) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β = 0.715), p=0.000 <0.05).Conclusion: The findings of the study indicated that green product design, green distribution and transportation, green warehousing and reverse logistics have a positive relationship with performance of tea processing firms.Policy recommendation: The study recommends that tea processing firms should embrace green operations strategy so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

scholarly journals Hubungan antara Kompensasi dengan Kinerja Guru Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri di Kecamatan Kebayoran Baru Kota Administrasi Jakarta Selatan

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Charity Anggraeni ◽  
Neti Karnati ◽  
Diah Armeliza
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Null Hypothesis ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

This study aims to determine the relationship between compensation and teacher’s job performance of Middle School in Kecamatan Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. The method used is descriptive in the form of a survey. The population in this study is a teacher in the Middle School at Kecamatan Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. Samples were taken by using proportional random sampling technique. Based on this technique, the sample size used in this study were 69 from 225 teachers. Data collection for compensation (Variable X) and job performance (Variable Y) using a questionnaire. From the results of hypothesis testing to test the significance of the correlation is obtained that tcount 5.421 > ttable 1.670. Thus it can be said that the hypothesis can be accepted. This means that the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected. The results of this study it can be concluded that there is a positive relationship between compensation with teacher’s job performance of Middle School in Kecamatan Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. The results of this study also indicate that compensation’s contribution to job performance is compensated at 30.49 %. From these values can be indicated that compensation had a positive effect on teacher’s improvement of job performance.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF PROCUREMENT BEST PRACTICES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN KENYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
EMMA WANJIKU ◽  
Dr, PATRICK MWANGANGI
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Census Data ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Vendor Managed Inventory ◽  
Logistics Outsourcing ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Depth Study

Purpose: The overall objective of this study was to examine the influence of procurement best practices on the performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from the 197 heads of procurement departments because it was a census. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data generated was analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.Results: R square value of 0.647 means that 64.7% of the corresponding variation in performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya can be explained or predicted by (reverse logistics, outsourcing, strategic alliances and vendor managed inventory) which indicated that the model fitted the study data.Conclusion: The findings of the study indicated that reverse logistics, outsourcing, strategic alliances and vendor managed inventory have a positive relationship with performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya. Policy recommendation: Finally, the study recommended that food and beverage manufacturing firms should embrace procurement best practices so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other sectors to find out if the same results can be obtained

scholarly journals HOW DOES COMMUNICATION INFLUENCE THE PERCEIVED PERFORMANCE OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN MULTI-STOREY PUBLIC HOUSING?

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 380-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nor’Aini Yosof ◽  
Shardy Abdullah ◽  
Nurul ‘Ulyani Mohd Najib
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Public Housing ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Pearson Product Moment Correlation ◽  
Perceived Performance ◽  
Close Relationship

Currently, debates on the performance of maintenance services in multi-storey public housing have been matters of great concern. Previous studies have proven that a close relationship between the residents and the management team is vital to enhance the performance of maintenance services, but limited studies have been geared towards the influence of communication on the performance of maintenance services. This study aims to examine the influence of communication between the residents and the management team on the performance of the maintenance services. A survey was conducted with the residents of multi-storey public housing in Penang, Malaysia, who were selected using stratified random sampling. A descriptive analysis, Pearson product-moment correlation, and multiple regression analysis were used to analyse the data. The results show that there is a significant and positive relationship between effective communication and the residents’ perceived performance of maintenance services. Two communication attributes, “satisfaction with the feedback” and “accuracy of information”, are the determinants for the performance of maintenance services.

scholarly journals Role of Sustainable Supply Chain Management on The Performance of State Corporations in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Rureri Ruth Njoki ◽  
DR. John Achuora
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Cultural Sustainability ◽  
Independent Variables

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the role of sustainable supply chain management on the performance of state corporations in Kenya.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. This method is preferred because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. The sample for this study shall comprise 187 state corporations in Kenya. Primary data was collected using a questionnaire whereas secondary data was collected from existing literature. The study involved three types of sampling techniques. Stratified random sampling was used and also simple random sampling after the researcher identifies homogeneity of the population. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistical methods such as means, standard deviation, frequencies and percentage. Inferential analyses were used in relation to correlation analysis and regression analysis to test the relationship between the four explanatory variables and the explained variable Results and conclusion: The independent variables reported R value of .846 indicating that there is perfect relationship between dependent variable and independent variables. R square value of 0.716 which means that 71.6% of the corresponding variation in performance of the state corporations can be explained or predicted by (environmental sustainability, economical sustainability, social-cultural sustainability and ethical sustainability) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β = 1.240), p=0.00 <0.05).Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The findings of the study indicated that environmental sustainability, economical sustainability, social-cultural sustainability and ethical sustainability have a positive relationship with performance of state corporations in Kenya

scholarly journals EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADOPTION STRATEGY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SACCOS IN KENYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Paul Wambua Kavulya ◽  
Prof. Willy Muturi ◽  
Dr. Gladys Rotich ◽  
Dr. Kennedy Ogollah
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Technological Adoption ◽  
And Performance

Purpose: To examine the effect of technological adoption strategy on the Performance of SACCOs in KenyaMethodology: The study was a cross-sectional survey with a descriptive research design. This design is appropriate because it is considered suitable for gathering information and generating appropriate conclusions with respect to the research questions. The target population of this study was the 181 authorized deposit taking SACCOs in Kenya that have been in existence for at least the last 5 years SASRA (2014). The firms which have been there for 5 years are considered to have adequate knowledge and have deposit mobilization strategies in place. The number of respondents was 181 CEOs and Business development managers, who are in charge of strategies. The study used questionnaires as the main data collection instrument that contained both open and closed ended questions. Questionnaires were preferred because they are effective data collection instruments that allow respondents to give much of their opinions pertaining to the research problem. Primary data was collected through administering of questionnaires to Members of the SACCOs, senior staff of the SACCOs and Cooperative Ministry/regulatory officials. The study employed descriptive analysis technique on the collected data. Multiple regression analysis was used to establish the relationship between the dependent and independent variables.  Results were presented using frequency tables and figures.Results: Correlation analysis showed that technological adoption strategy and performance of Saccos are positively and significantly associated. Regression analysis indicated that technological adoption strategy has a positive and significant effect on performance of Saccos in Kenya. The hypotheses results indicated that there is a significant relationship between technological adoption strategy and performance of Saccos in Kenya. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: From the study findings, it was recommended that Saccos should lay out procedures and strategies such as product innovation, market innovation, technological innovation and process innovation so as to enhance their penetration in the market. Further, the study recommended the need for the firms to invest in technological advancement by equipping their staff with technical skills and also providing them with the necessary facilities. 

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Front Liner terhadap Kepuasan Nasabah Perbankan Syariah di Bank Muamalat Cabang Palangka Raya

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Farid Zaky Yopiannor ◽  
Nur Yasin
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Simple Linear Regression ◽  
The City

Front Liner body to customer satisfaction Bank Muamalat branch Palangka Raya. The methods used in this research are quantitative methods, data collection techniques using Angket (questionnaire), the number of samples in this research is as many as 345 customers of Bank Muamalat in Palangka Raya. Sampling techniques are by means of random sampling techniques or randomized samples, the analytical techniques used to process the data are with techniques of simple linear regression analysis. Results of analysis using simple linear regression in the equation can be regression (Y = a + BX), changed known Y = 26,885 + 0205 x, then there is the influence of Bak quality to the satisfaction of Bank Muamalat customers in the city of Palangka Raya

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