scholarly journals Effect of Staff on The Performance of Public Universities: A Case of North Rift Region, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Kibet Pamela Chebiwot ◽  
Dr. Mehack Misoi ◽  
Dr. Sr. Lucy Wanza
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Strategy Implementation ◽  
P Value ◽  
University Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
And Performance

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of staff on the performance of public universities in north rift region, Kenya.Methodology: The author in this paper adopts a cross sectional survey research design to achieve the study objective. Taking into consideration a population of three hundred teaching and nonteaching staff from public universities headquartered in the North Rift region, a sample size of 170 respondents from the target population was selected. The study sample was obtained through stratified proportionate sampling technique. Data collection was done by use of questionnaires. Data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics presented in form of frequency, mean and standard deviation, and correlation and multiple regressions respectively. Findings: it was found out that Staff perspective had a significantly positive effect on performance of public universities in North Rift region Kenya. This positive impact was attributed to the compensation plan used by the universities to boosts morale of staff which in turn improves their performance. Notably the study demonstrated a low rate of resignation among university staff implying high staff commitment. It was also clear that human resource practices positively affect strategy implementation with majority of the respondents agreeing that rewarding is based on merit. The overall mean effect of staff on performance was 74.4%. Correlation results revealed a statistically significant and positive relationship with performance of the universities (R2=0.339, p<0.000). Staff was therefore a good predictor of performance of public universities as supported by an F statistic of 11.944 and the reported p value (0.000) which was less than the conventional probability of 0.05 Nonetheless, the regression results confirmed that there was a significant relationship between staff and performance of public universities in North Rift Kenya with a beta coefficient of 0.246 and significance of (p=0.002). The study thus failed to reject the hypothesis that stated: there is a significant relationship between staff and performance of public universities in North Rift Kenya.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Public universities should practice the culture of providing feedback to the employees on their performance. The university management ought to develop strategies that are fully aligned to the human resource professionalism the government should appraise the universities on the extent of their strategic plan’s implementations. This is to encourage universities to transform their plans into action by showing evidence of what has been achieved in the time period that was proposed. Further research can be done to establish other factors that contribute to strategy implementation and performance in universities. In addition, more research should also be carried out to investigate the effect of the external environment on the implementation of strategic plans in public universities or other organizations.

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Survey Exploring the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Cancer Care of Adolescents and Young Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 3201-3213
Author(s):  
Kaitlyn Howden ◽  
Camille Glidden ◽  
Razvan G. Romanescu ◽  
Andrew Hatala ◽  
Ian Scott ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
The Impact

We aimed to describe the negative and positive impacts of changes in cancer care delivery due to COVID-19 pandemic for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in Canada, as well as the correlates of negative impact and their perspectives on optimization of cancer care. We conducted an online, self-administered survey of AYAs with cancer living in Canada between January and February 2021. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with a negative impact on cancer care. Of the 805 participants, 173 (21.5%) experienced a negative impact on their cancer care including delays in diagnostic tests (11.9%), cancer treatment (11.4%), and appointments (11.1%). A prior diagnosis of mental or chronic physical health condition, an annual income of <20,000 CAD, ongoing cancer treatment, and province of residence were independently associated with a negative cancer care impact (p-value < 0.05). The majority (n = 767, 95.2%) stated a positive impact of the changes to cancer care delivery, including the implementation of virtual healthcare visits (n = 601, 74.6%). Pandemic-related changes in cancer care delivery have unfavorably and favorably influenced AYAs with cancer. Interventions to support AYAs who are more vulnerable to the adverse effects of the pandemic, and the thoughtful integration of virtual care into cancer care delivery models is essential.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Relationship between Involvement, Entrepreneurial Orientation, and Performance of Christian Faith based Hotels in Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 90-104
Author(s):  
Ruth Wanjiku Muriithi ◽  
Kyalo Teresia Ngina ◽  
Kinyanjui Josphat Kamau
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Organization Culture ◽  
Christian Faith ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Faith Based ◽  
Important Relationship ◽  
Significant Change ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between involvement, Entrepreneurial orientation and performance of Christian Faith-Based Hotels (CFBHs) in Kenya. Involvement is the extent to which subordinate staff feels a sense of ownership and responsibility to the organization. Involvement has captured interest throughout the last decade because of its important relationship between the concept itself and its outcomes such as gaining competitive advantage and performance. Entrepreneurial Orientation is key as it determines the success or failure of Christian Faith-Based Hotels. The study was guided by the use of the Denison’s organizational model and used the mixed methods approach guided by a cross-sectional survey research design. The population of the study included 72 managers and 1878 subordinate staff from 24 Christian Faith-Based Hotels in Kenya and the sample size comprised 394 respondents. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that organization culture involvement significantly influences the performance of Christian Faith-Based Hotels in Kenya. The dimensions of involvement Empowerment, Team Orientation, and Capability development were all found to have significant influences on performance in all critical ratios 2.829, 2.301 and 3.502 respectively which are all greater than the 1.96 Z score at 5% level of significance. Entrepreneurial orientation was also found to significantly moderate the relationship between organization culture involvement significantly influences the performance of Christian Faith-Based Hotels in Kenya. A significant change in R-square of 0.063 was found due to the inclusion of interaction terms between involvement dimensions and entrepreneurial orientation. The p-value of the F-change due to the change in R-square was found to be 0.043 implying a significant change but consequently, there is a significant moderating effect.

scholarly journals Predictor of purnawidya performance post training of wound care blended learning method in DKI Jakarta

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 352-361
Author(s):  
Haerani Idah
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
P Value ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Diabetic Wound ◽  
Performance Score ◽  
Care Training ◽  
And Performance

The COVID-19 pandemic situation has hampered wound care services. Apart from contact restrictions, patient and family anxiety to visit hospitals and health workers having diabetic wound care skills are still inadequate. Only 1 unit of First Level Health Facility (FKTP) has succeeded in developing a diabetic wound care polyclinic; thus, the percentage of diabetic wound sufferers who receive standard services is only 1 percent. This study aims to determine predictors of graduate performance after wound care training with blended learning methods in Jakarta Province in 2021. Descriptive quantitative method using a cross-sectional approach and primary data were collected using structured questionnaire survey technique. The study was carried out from August to September 2021. The population was all 44 graduates of wound care training with the blended learning method. The result shows that the correlation value (r) between age and performance score was 0.43 with a P-value of 0.007. It means that there is a statistically significant relationship between age and the graduate performance score. There is also a significant relationship between motivation and performance scores, with the correlation value (r) between motivation scores and performance scores of 0.37, P-value of 0.020. The dominant factor that affects graduate performance is motivation, with a P-value of 0.02. The magnitude of the variation that affects the dependent variable is 0.129, meaning that the motivation variable can explain 12-13 percent of the variation in the graduate performance score.  

The Impact of Strategy And Structure On The Organizational Performance of Restaurant Firms

1988 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 265-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliza Ching-Yick Tse ◽  
Michael D. Olsen
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Strategy Implementation ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
Primary Means ◽  
Restaurant Firms ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

There is an increased emphasis in the management literature on the use of strategic management as the primary means of adapting organizations to their changing environments. for firms in the maturing hospitality industry to survive and succeed, they will have to depend upon their ability to strategically align themselves with the turbulent environment and select appropriate strategies to create defendable competitive positions. Success in strategy implementation depends partly on a proper match between strategy and organizational structure and this match is expected to have a positive impact on financial performance. This study was conducted to explore the relationships among strategies of restaurant firms, their organizational structure and financial performance. The top management team in 296 American multi-unit restaurant firms were surveyed. Results regarding relationships posited among strategy, structure and performance are presented.

scholarly journals Hubungan Peran Ketua Tim dengan Kinerja Perawat dalam Dokumentasi Asuhan Keperawatan di Rumah Sakit Jiwa Provinsi Jambi

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 196
Author(s):  
Fithriyani Fithriyani ◽  
Miko Eka Putri
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Team Leader ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Team Members

The quality of service can be determined from the performance of the nurse in providing nursing care. The success of the team method in carrying out the nursing process is determined by the ability of the team leader to assign tasks to team members and direct work to the team. This study aims  to knowing  the relationship between the role of the team leader and the performance of nurses in documenting nursing care at the Jambi Provincial Psychiatric Hospital. A quantitative method with a cross-sectional survey using self-administered questionnaires The sampling technique was total sampling so that the sample size was 106 nurseswith analysis using the chi square test. The data were analyzed using statistical software. This study investigates the role of team leaders and nurses' performance in documenting nursing care. the role of the team leader in documenting nursing care was 54.1% good. the performance of nurses in documenting nursing care was 53.2% good. The statistical test results showed that the p value (0,000) <0.05, which means that there is a significant relationship between the role of the team leader and the performance of nurses in nursing care documentation.This significant relationship explains that the role of the team leader will have a good influence on the documentation of nursing care carried out by the nurse in charge

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF MICROFINANCE LENDING ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN GATANGA SUB COUNTY OF MURANG’ACOUNTY IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-76
Author(s):  
Wachira P. Muruga ◽  
Dr Noor Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Research Work ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Lending Policy ◽  
Beta Coefficient ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of microfinance lending on the performance of small and medium enterprises in Kenya.Methodology: The study adopted descriptive research design. The target population was 210 Small and Medium Enterprises operating in Gatanga Sub County of Murang’a County in Kenya. A stratified random sampling technique was used in this study. Data was collected using structured questionnaires. The sample population for this study was 94 Small and Medium Enterprises operating in Gatanga Sub County. Primary data was collected through a questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential analysis was conducted to analyze the data. The data was presented using tables, graphs and charts. The study used multiple regression analysis model to establish the relationship between the variables.Results: The regression results showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between access to credit facilities and performance of SMEs as supported by a p value of 0.000 and a beta coefficient of 1.088. Results further showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between credit lending policy and performance of SMEs as supported by a p value of 0.001 and a beta coefficient of .072. In addition, results showed that there is a negative and significant relationship between interest rates and performance of SMEs as supported by a p value of 0.000 and a beta coefficient of -0.351. Lastly, results showed that there is a negative and significant relationship between collateral security and performance of SMEs as supported by a p value of 0.000 and a beta coefficient of -0.588.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The findings of this study will be useful source of reference to researchers and scholars in their research work. Further, the government of Kenya will be able to appreciate which areas of microfinance lending need improvement and, thus formulate appropriate credit policies. In addition, MFIs will be able to train their credit officers on what kind of investment opportunities are viable for Small and Medium Enterprises. Similarly, the study will facilitate the availability of information for SMES businesses on influence of microfinance lending on the performance of their businesses and how best they can get access to microfinance as well as protect them from failure. 

scholarly journals Empirical Analysis on Local Farmers Perceptions towards Overseas Farmland Investments in Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Getamesay Tefera ◽  
Prof. Xinhai Lu
Keyword(s):  
Family Size ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Local Community ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Farm Land ◽  
Land Size ◽  
Local Farmers

<em>In the past few decades there has been growing interest among multinational companies towards investment in overseas farmland. The whole process and result of such investments has become a hot topic of debate among scholars, media experts, social activists, and policy practitioners. The huge wave of overseas large scale farm land investment has generated conflicting views among scholars and developmental policy practitioners regarding its significance. Ethiopia has been in the spotlight in this regard as the government was avowed to attract investment in farmland and, in return, many foreign companies flocked to acquire large tracts of farmland, often dispossessing the local community. In this study we investigate the perceptions of local framers on overseas farmland investments in Ethiopia using a cross sectional survey data. We applied descriptive and inferential statistical analysis using SPSS. The findings indicate that out of the 440 participants covered by the survey 53.6 percent of the respondents were not happy with the activity of the investors’ in their local area. The correlation results indicate that there is significant positive relationship between the age, family Size, and off farm employment of the respondents with that of their perception, whereas there is negative correlation between migration statuses, educational level and farm land size with that of their satisfaction level. Finally the logistic result indicates perception of local farmers has significant relationship with age (0.001) and of farm employment of the respondents (0.0000) with P value less than 1 percent. Besides Migration status (.036), family size (.044), educational level (.004), income level (.044) and farm land size (.046) has significant association with the perception of the participants with P value of less than 5 and 10 percent, whereas sex (.537) and marital status (.843) of the respondents have no significant relationship with their perception.</em>

scholarly journals Maxillary Sinus Pneumatization and Its Relationship with Vitamin D Deficiency; A Cross Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Maxillary Sinus ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Serum Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Levels

Objectives: To identify any correlation and its severity with the levels of serum vitamin D with the level of maxillary sinus pneumatization. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional survey. Setting: Oral and Maxillofacial Department, Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore. Materials and Methods: A sample size of 100 subjects met the inclusion criteria. Serum Vitamin D levels of the patients was done using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry, also known as LC/MS/MS. While level of sinus pneumatization was recorded according to Sharan and Majdar classification of maxillary sinus pneumatization. Data was collected and entered into the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25.0 for analysis. Parametric analysis was performed that included the Pearson’s Chi- Square test to determine an association between excessive maxillary sinus pneumatization and hypovitaminosis. A p-value of <0.05 was defined as the level of significance. Results: A statistically significant relationship was found between levels of hypovitaminosis and levels of pneumatization with a chi square value to be 0.002 (p<0.05) While there was no statistically significant relationship of age or gender with levels of maxillary sinus pneumatization and hypovitaminosis D (p>0.05). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between levels of hypovitaminosis and levels of pneumatisation.

The Role of Strategy Implementation in the Relationship Between Strategic Planning Systems and Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Juliana Mulaa Namada
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Strategy Implementation ◽  
Planning Systems ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Investment Performance ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Internal Business Process ◽  
The Relationship

While substantial research has been done on strategic planning and performance, there is little research on the moderating role of strategy implementation. This study attempts to bridge this gap. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey with the firm as the unit of analysis. The findings indicate that strategy implementation moderates the relationship between strategic planning systems and market performance as well as internal business process performance but not on return on investment performance. In conclusion, the configuration of planning systems with its theoretical underpinning as resource bundles explain performance variations among firms. The study's implication for practice is that strategic planning systems should be emphasized by business firms as a configuration and not by its domains.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF STRATEGIC E-PROCUREMENT PRACTICE ON PERFORMANCE OF DEVOLVED SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT IN KENYA

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Carren Chepng’etich ◽  
Esther Waiganjo ◽  
Noor Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
P Value ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Acceptance Model

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of strategic e-procurement practice on performance of Devolved systems of government in Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted cross-sectional survey design using both quantitative and qualitative approaches.  The target population was all the 47 devolved systems of government. The sample size was the 10 counties namely; Garissa, Kisii, Nyamira, Narok, Marsabit, Murang’a, Bomet, Nairobi, Kiambu and Homa Bay specifically employees working under finance and procurement department. The study adopted stratified random sampling to pick 186 respondents from finance and procurement department. Data was collected by using questionnaires Descriptive and inferential statistics was used aided by Statistical Packages for Social Sciences version 24 to compute percentages of respondents’ answers.  Hypothesis testing was carried using multiple regression analysis and standard F tests. The results were presented using tables. Results: The  study  findings  revealed  that  Strategic e-procurement practice explained  49.6%  of the  total  variations  in  performance  of  devolved systems of government  in  Kenya.  Further,  results  indicate that  the  overall  model  was  statistically  significant as  supported  by  a  p  value  of  0.000.  This was  supported  by  an  F  statistic  of  (F=155.245, p<0.05) and  the  reported  p  value  (0.000)  which  was  less than  the  conventional  probability  of  0.05  significance  level. The standardized regression coefficient for Strategic E-procurement was 0.704. This indicates that a unit increase in the Strategic E-procurement would result in 70.4% increase in the performance of Devolved systems of government in Kenya this implied that there   is   a strong positive relationship   between Strategic E-procurement  and  performance  of  Devolved systems of government in  Kenya . Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy:  Based on the findings, the study recommends that devolved systems of government should adopted e-procurement system and automate all procurement operation procedures to enhance smooth work flow and hence improve efficiency the study further  recommends that  Devolved systems of government should adopt e-procurement for various uses such as in the standardization of services for representation in the catalog, sourcing goods and services globally, as way of reducing costs in areas such tendering processes, payment and contract management. But management should be aware and cautious that e-procurement is capital intensive in terms of acquisition and laying down the required infrastructure and highly perishable. Thus the study recommends that strategic e-procurement practice should be implemented within the legal framework of public procurement acts and regulations because it moderate has positive correlation with the performance of Devolved systems of government in Kenya. The findings are in harmony with technology acceptance model which suggest that emerging technologies cannot improve organizational effectiveness and performance if the change has not been accepted by the users. Therefore first it’s crucial for the users to accept the new technology (e-procurement) so as to reduce administrative costs, possible broadening of suppliers’ base, and easy access to preferred goods. In conclusion technology acceptance model can be used by future scholars.

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