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Enhancing Teachers’ Performance through Training and Development in Ghana Education Service (A Case Study of Ebenezer Senior High School)
Dolores Mensah Hervie,
Ernest Christian Winful
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, March 2018
Pages:
1-8
Received:
13 December 2017
Accepted:
27 December 2017
Published:
31 January 2018
Abstract: The aim of this article is to examine training and development of teachers and how it can enhance their performance in delivery under the Ghana Education Service (GES). Performance of teachers is of primary importance to every country and Ghana is not an exception. Teachers are a source of encouragement to their students because of the developed relationship and in addition, provide instructions in their respective academic area. The relatively poor performance of students in recent times has led to this study. The study was based on a case study and quantitative research design. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the respondents (teachers) of the study. A total of 40 questionnaires were distributed out of which 30 representing 75% were retrieved. The research instrument (teachers’ in-service training questionnaire) was designed to have both open and close-ended items. The findings of the study revealed that, poor performance of teachers was due to lack of frequent in-service training, lack of teaching and learning materials, lack of incentives and motivation, and improper supervision. It is therefore, recommended that Ghana Education Service should improve upon its in-service training and development policy to be consistent with the needs of teachers. More so, periodic learning needs assessments should be conducted before training programmes are designed for teachers. Finally, the Teachers’ Education Division of Ghana Education Service should be resourced to enable it organize more and regular in-service training programmes for teachers. Finally, teachers should be given the necessary motivation to boost their morale to give off their best performance.
Abstract: The aim of this article is to examine training and development of teachers and how it can enhance their performance in delivery under the Ghana Education Service (GES). Performance of teachers is of primary importance to every country and Ghana is not an exception. Teachers are a source of encouragement to their students because of the developed re...
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Critical Review of Literature on Cultural Diversity in the Work Place and Organizational Performance: A Research Agenda
Emily Nyanchama Ayega,
Stephen Muathe
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, March 2018
Pages:
9-17
Received:
8 January 2018
Accepted:
20 January 2018
Published:
15 February 2018
Abstract: Cultural diversity is what binds all groups of employees at all levels in a company. Cultural diversity calls for a type of organizational culture where all members can pursue their aspirations without being inhibited by gender, race, nationality or other qualities that are irrelevant to performance. The importance of the need to have the concept of managing diversity embraced by top managers has also been emphasized. A statement concerning diversity should always refer to certain facets such as age, gender, culture and disability. Scholars have not concentrated more on cultural diversity in the workplace and how it affects organizational performance, hence creating a gap. This study provides background knowledge on cultural diversity among employees at the workplace and provides measures of organizational performance. The study further brings out the study theories under theoretical review, which comprises the resource-based theory, behavioural theories and competency theory. This study reviewed various literatures on cultural diversity in the workplace and organizational performance and found that cultural diversity in the workplace is a formidable competitive weapon in an organization. The study recommends that organizations should have proper cultural diversity management since it enables an organization to achieve a competitive advantage, which in turn influences organizational performance. In addition, the paper recommends that organizations should effectively manage their cultural diversity. This is because it has been established that cultural diversity influences organizational performance.
Abstract: Cultural diversity is what binds all groups of employees at all levels in a company. Cultural diversity calls for a type of organizational culture where all members can pursue their aspirations without being inhibited by gender, race, nationality or other qualities that are irrelevant to performance. The importance of the need to have the concept o...
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Influence of Organizational Resources and Structure on Business Continuity Management of Private Security Firms in Kenya
Richard Marisa,
Daniel Oigo
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, March 2018
Pages:
18-25
Received:
9 January 2018
Accepted:
18 January 2018
Published:
17 February 2018
Abstract: The concept of business continuity management (BCM) has gained wide acceptance in recent years and it is key for the survival of any contemporary organization during crisis. Therefore, modern organizations must reconsider the significance of creating awareness and being prepared for the unexpected. This is so because in the event a catastrophe happens, it may interrupt an organization’s daily operations. Organizations should completely comprehend the significance of this idea and the effect it could have on the association. Sufficient and compelling activities and methods ought to be set up to address the association's business coherence dangers. The objective of this examination was to investigate the influence of organizational structure on BCM. The examination utilized two speculations Contingency Theory and Resource Based View Theory with the objective populace of the investigation being staff and different partners of private security associations. Stratified random sampling and purposive sampling will be employed to select the respondents. The findings from the study revealed that BCM emerged as the essential part to overall organization health that all sectors of business identify. BCM success depends on clearly defined strategic plans through planning by management. The strategic plans are laid down by the management of an organization which is defined by several elements in practice. The elements are categorically based on the organization structure, style, system and resources. Therefore, business continuity management is a combination of different elements of the organization.
Abstract: The concept of business continuity management (BCM) has gained wide acceptance in recent years and it is key for the survival of any contemporary organization during crisis. Therefore, modern organizations must reconsider the significance of creating awareness and being prepared for the unexpected. This is so because in the event a catastrophe happ...
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Factors Affecting the Quality of Working Life: An Enquiry into the RMG Industry of Bangladesh
Kaniz Marium Akter,
Subrata Banik
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, March 2018
Pages:
26-36
Received:
26 February 2018
Accepted:
13 March 2018
Published:
4 April 2018
Abstract: The aim of this study is to investigate the quality of working life (QWL) of RMG industry in Bangladesh. It identified the factors that affect the work life of RMG employees. A quantitative research design was applied that used 100 structured questionnaires, filled up by the employees from 20 RMG companies of Dhaka EPZ. The findings indicate that companies already ensured the satisfactory working environment, but in the quality issue, working lives of RMG employees are not as healthy as expected. The results expose errors and faults of authorities in QWL issues. Therefore, it is an attempt to create awareness among the authorities for formulating new policies. A small sample is used, in the study, from Dhaka EPZ; therefore, care is required when generalizing the results. This study forms a base for conducting research in future on the impact of QWL on employee productivity.
Abstract: The aim of this study is to investigate the quality of working life (QWL) of RMG industry in Bangladesh. It identified the factors that affect the work life of RMG employees. A quantitative research design was applied that used 100 structured questionnaires, filled up by the employees from 20 RMG companies of Dhaka EPZ. The findings indicate that c...
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Impact of Management Quality and Workforce Quality on Organizational Performance: A Case Study of Sri Lanka
Hewa Diddenige Upul Indrajith,
Fauzul Mafasiya Fairoz
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, March 2018
Pages:
37-43
Received:
12 March 2018
Accepted:
30 March 2018
Published:
5 May 2018
Abstract: This research aims to enhance the understanding of the relationship between management quality and workforce quality on organizational performance. Self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data to measure the constructs of variables. The target population of this study was the management level employees at one of the foremost engineering company in Sri Lanka. A sample of 104 employees were randomly selected for interviews comprising of the all three levels of top, middle and lower levels of management and few customers were randomly selected to measure their level of satisfaction of the services offered, to illustrate the organisational performance. The study applied quantitaive method and regression analysis to analyze data. Findings show that there is a significant positive relationship between workforce quality and orgnizaional performance as well as management quality and organizational performance.
Abstract: This research aims to enhance the understanding of the relationship between management quality and workforce quality on organizational performance. Self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data to measure the constructs of variables. The target population of this study was the management level employees at one of the foremost enginee...
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