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Perceptions and Reality of Agro Forestry Practices in Oku, Cameroon
Godwill Tobouah Nyanchi,
Moupou Moise
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
Pages:
78-86
Received:
9 May 2019
Accepted:
4 July 2019
Published:
23 October 2019
Abstract: Every farming engagement is geared at obtaining utmost output. Small scale farmers draw knowledge of sustainable agro forestry practices either from resource persons or institutions. Appropriately, practical farming processes are done at an individual scale with the intension of obtaining maximum outcomes. This matches with perceptions and reality of agro forestry commitment undertaken by local farmers. This study underscores the different agricultural techniques practiced in Oku. This write up explores information gathered from focus groups, clear-cut direct observation from sowing, weeding, harvesting and storage of produce, interview of local farmers, and spot visits to selected farms within the locale. The biophysical setting of the milieu favours the practice of agro forestry. Farmers’ perception and expectations were investigated using field data, statistical findings and interview results. Obtained results revealed the positive correlation existing between perceptions and reality in the quality, quantity and variety of outputs obtained at the end of the farming season. Local techniques harnessed with modern methods positively matches perceptions and reality in this domain.
Abstract: Every farming engagement is geared at obtaining utmost output. Small scale farmers draw knowledge of sustainable agro forestry practices either from resource persons or institutions. Appropriately, practical farming processes are done at an individual scale with the intension of obtaining maximum outcomes. This matches with perceptions and reality ...
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Approaches and Challenges of Motivating Educational Staff in Public Schools in Tanzania: Some Insights from Morogoro Municipality
Robert Makorere,
Samuel Hudson Mrisha
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
Pages:
87-92
Received:
13 January 2019
Accepted:
22 October 2019
Published:
31 October 2019
Abstract: The aim of this study was to highlighting the approaches and challenges of motivating educational staff in Public Schools in Tanzania: The study draws some Insights from Morogoro Municipality; six public schools were selected in Morogoro Municipality. After selecting the Municipal, 55 teachers were selected and interviewed. Data collected were analyzed descriptively. Results show that the existence of various motivation packages in the educational sector ranging from cash facilities, free housing, and health services to meals service. However, limited funds, different workers’ desires, poor management, inadequate government motivation implementation strategies, limited motivation autonomy, and political intervention are found to be the challenges encountered in the course of motivating employees in the educational sector. Basing on these results, this study concluded that the process of motivating educational staff in public schools is still confronted by a number of challenges. The study therefore recommends that there is a need still to put more efforts in devising the solution to minimize the impact of such challenges. Therefore, if this recommendation is implemented, then then morally of educational staff would ultimately be realized.
Abstract: The aim of this study was to highlighting the approaches and challenges of motivating educational staff in Public Schools in Tanzania: The study draws some Insights from Morogoro Municipality; six public schools were selected in Morogoro Municipality. After selecting the Municipal, 55 teachers were selected and interviewed. Data collected were anal...
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Urban Housing Politics: Dynamics, Challenges and Coping Mechanisms of Urban Housing Problems in Sebeta Town
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
Pages:
93-98
Received:
10 August 2019
Accepted:
28 October 2019
Published:
31 October 2019
Abstract: Urban housing demand is increasing with alarming rate in urban centers due to various factors instigate the demand. However, urban housing problems are not adequately emphasized by local urban administration and social thinkers in accordance with the seriousness and urgency of urban housing problems. This scenario produces multiple predicaments which complicates urban residents living condition mainly in terms of housing. In fact, urban residents tend to use different means to access their housing needs. The most predominantly prevalent housing option is housing rental which is not well investigated and incorporated into urban policy. Housing rental for residential purpose is highly neglected issue. Nevertheless, urban housing rental issue is demanding issue that requires proper attention. Furthermore, the most important point is the nature, patterns and degree of relationship between rentors and renters which need to be considered in critical manner. There are dynamics, challenges and controversies in relation to housing rental particularly for residential purpose. Sometimes residents who are offended by housing rental and shortage of urban housing supply enforced to engage in squatter settlement in order to meet housing demand in illegal or informal way. But, all squatter settlements are not initiated by urban poors rather urban capitalists or speculators can inevitably involve in squatter settlements which complicate the urban housing supply, demand and management. This study dedicated to investigate urban housing problems such as shortage, supply and management, dynamics of urban housing demands, challenges of urban housing rental, coping mechanisms of urban housing problems and associated squatter settlements.
Abstract: Urban housing demand is increasing with alarming rate in urban centers due to various factors instigate the demand. However, urban housing problems are not adequately emphasized by local urban administration and social thinkers in accordance with the seriousness and urgency of urban housing problems. This scenario produces multiple predicaments whi...
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Influence of Occupational Accidents Moderated by Occupational Health and Safety Policy Regulations on Performance of Firms in Kenya
Jared Otieno Otieno,
Arvinlucy Onditi,
Fronica Monari
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
Pages:
99-107
Received:
26 September 2019
Accepted:
31 October 2019
Published:
7 November 2019
Abstract: Performance in firms is an intricate affair and remains a major agenda in the corporate world. Researches have been carried out about factors that inform performance of firms, however the extent to which occupational accidents influence performance shaped by occupational health and safety policy regulations has received limited attention in the main stream firm researches. Occupational accidents in Kenya have witnessed an annual growth of 30% based on available statistics that continues to influence performance of firms negatively. The objective of this study was to establish the influence of occupational accidents on performance of firms in Kenya. The study was founded on two theories namely: Contingency theory and General Adaptation Syndrome theory. The study was anchored on Positivism and Interpretivism Paradigms realized by explanatory research design method. The target population was 2107 with a sample size of 414. Stratified, convenient and proportionate sampling techniques were used. Data was analyzed by descriptive statistics and partial least squares structural equation modeling aided by Warp PLS. v. 5 software. The findings showed that occupational accidents moderated by health and safety policy regulations to influence performance of firms at βeta coefficient of (β = -0.27, p = 0.020 < 0.05 Occupational health and safety policy regulation moderation effect was at β = -023, p = 0.04 < 0.05). The study recommends to the government and management of firms to incorporate occupational health and safety policy regulation in firms to mitigate occupational accidents hence influence performance of firms.
Abstract: Performance in firms is an intricate affair and remains a major agenda in the corporate world. Researches have been carried out about factors that inform performance of firms, however the extent to which occupational accidents influence performance shaped by occupational health and safety policy regulations has received limited attention in the mai...
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Intellectual Capital and Value Creation Process in Family Firm: A New Combined Model
Francesco Agliata,
Danilo Tuccillo,
Andrea Rey,
Fabiana Roberto
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
Pages:
108-119
Received:
25 October 2019
Accepted:
18 November 2019
Published:
22 November 2019
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to define a new combined model of business valuation for family firm, considering the implications of IC. The role of the family component in business valuation is condensed into the continuity of a trans-generational perspective. The question appears to be centred on the consistency of the familiness link with respect to the economic entity. In other words, it becomes essential to understand the provisional character of the proactive action of family members on business performance levels. After having discussed some of critical theoretical opinions on the peculiar aspects of family business—with particular attention to the relationship between the contribution of cognitive resources inferable from the familiness in the company management and the propensity to create value by the company itself—the aim is to find the most appropriate method to enhance the specificity of the family business and express the size of the equity value in a neutral and objective manner. The methodology is deductive; the integrated model is structured starting from the general framework of business valuation and then proceeds with its adaptation to familiness, intended as a particular attestation of IC. In this way, a new integrated model is made available for a subsequent step of empirical implementation and validation through its application in a family organization. The main advantage of this model is the ability to measure and manage IC and financial/non-financial performance. The added value of this work will enrich the academic literature regarding IC measurement systems in family firms; it also provides an original integrated model that is able to exhibit the advantages highlighted above.
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to define a new combined model of business valuation for family firm, considering the implications of IC. The role of the family component in business valuation is condensed into the continuity of a trans-generational perspective. The question appears to be centred on the consistency of the familiness link with respect ...
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Influence of Human Resource Capability in Relating Talent Management Strategy and Competitive Advantage
Angelica Gatiiria Gitonga
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
Pages:
120-130
Received:
3 November 2019
Accepted:
29 November 2019
Published:
6 December 2019
Abstract: Organisations aim at providing best quality at the lowest cost. It is beneficial to identify values and work preferences generation Y in order to employ, develop, retain and prepare them for future leadership. Talent Management strategies that enhance retention of the required talents enables the organisation gain a competitive advantage. The study sought to understand if leveraging on Generation Y’s talents puts the organisation in a better competitive position. The research objective was to determine whether introduction of the mediating variable of human resource capability had any effect on the relationship between talent management strategies for generation Y and the commercial bank’s competitive advantage. The target population of the study comprised of 43 Commercial Banks in Kenya and the given unit of observation was 6 departments in each bank namely: human resources, finance, marketing, credit, treasury and Audit. The findings of the study revealed that Talent Management Strategies alone contributed a fairly good extent to competitive advantage of banks at 55.3% (Ṝ2=.553). An inclusion of a mediating variable, HR Capability presented a percentage level of 39.8% (Ṝ2=.398). Further tested whether the mediating variable had any effect on the relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable. Multiple regression models were used to predict the relationship which proved to be true with a positive percentage of 55.8% (Ṝ2=0.558), an increase in the value of Ṝ2 by 0.005. This indicates that the mediating variable has a statistically significant effect on the relationship between talent management strategies and the competitive advantage, hence concluding that HR Capability derived from application of talent management strategies has a partial mediating effect on the relationship between talent management strategies for generation Y and competitive advantage of commercial banks in Kenya. Thus, the study notes that the strength of the relationship between talent management strategies for generation Y depends on the level of HR Capability arising from the strategies.
Abstract: Organisations aim at providing best quality at the lowest cost. It is beneficial to identify values and work preferences generation Y in order to employ, develop, retain and prepare them for future leadership. Talent Management strategies that enhance retention of the required talents enables the organisation gain a competitive advantage. The study...
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Usage and Challenges of Human Resources Information System in the Tanzanian Public Organizations
Hadija Matimbwa,
Orest Sebastian Masue
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
Pages:
131-137
Received:
16 November 2019
Accepted:
28 November 2019
Published:
10 December 2019
Abstract: The use of Human Resources Information System (HRIS) has recently become an important feature of Human Resource Management (HRM) in the emerging economies including Tanzania. In this paper, we review the usage and challenges of Human Resources Information System (HRIS) in Tanzania. Based on systematic review of policies, legislation and scientific literature, we examine the practice, new developments and challenges facing the uptake of HRIS in Tanzania. A systematic qualitative synthesis using nomothetic-based content analysis is used in the paper to analyse the collected information for the purpose of advancing argument on HRIS usage effectiveness. Our findings show that HRIS has been useful in HRM in Tanzania particularly in recruitment and selection, updating and maintenance of employee data, generating HR reports, employees’ deductions, direct deposit distributions, career planning; and training, and development. Despite the relevance and promising contributions of HRIS to effective HRM in the public sector, we document five important challenges associated with the usage of HRIS which include: (1) unsteady financial capacity to acquire, update and maintain the HRIS; (2) inadequate ICT and HRIS expertise among the HRM workforce; (3) inadequate coordination of government machinery in the performance of their statutory responsibilities; (4) instability of internet connectivity and (5) inadequate top management support. On the basis of challenges identified, we recommend the following recommendations: - Firstly, the government should increase budget allocations to Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) and Local Government Authorities (LGAs) to ensure adequate procurement of facilities and development of skilled workforce in HRIS and Information Technology (IT). Secondly, we recommend strengthening of coordination between different departments responsible for HRIS management in order to speed up information flow to system users for complete and accurate output and timely updating of employees’ data.
Abstract: The use of Human Resources Information System (HRIS) has recently become an important feature of Human Resource Management (HRM) in the emerging economies including Tanzania. In this paper, we review the usage and challenges of Human Resources Information System (HRIS) in Tanzania. Based on systematic review of policies, legislation and scientific ...
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Exploring Foreign Direct Investment for Human Resources Development in Developing Countries — A Case Study of Shandong Iron and Steel Group in Sierra Leone
Sahr James Dauda,
Nathaniel Osman Bangura,
Zhang Li Ming
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
Pages:
138-144
Received:
24 October 2019
Accepted:
7 December 2019
Published:
25 December 2019
Abstract: Inviting foreign companies to set up factories in host countries not only helps improve the local economy, but it also helps to develop local manpower. This is because most foreign companies tend to bring in their own specialists who end up training the local workers specific new skills that end up upgrading the human resources capacity and hence the economy of the host countries. This has the potential to build Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into an influential element for the development of Human Resource Management (HRM) of the host countries. This is especially true for developing economies where HRM is still rudimentary. Also, income generated from FDI can enhance the proper functioning of HRM that will in turn drive organizations to achieve set production goals. Qualified foreign Human Resource Experts (HRE) have the responsibility to hire and train local workers on improving job outputs. Thus, by focusing not only on theories, but also practical applications of HRM in Sierra Leone, this paper analyzed the role of foreign companies, especially Chinese companies, in economic development in Sierra Leone. The paper discussed the challenges foreign companies face in Sierra Leone, where HRM is still rudimentary. It put forward practicable solutions towards such problems in the hope that the stakeholders and decision-makers in the country can begin to look at FDI as an integral element for the human, socio-economic and cultural development of the country.
Abstract: Inviting foreign companies to set up factories in host countries not only helps improve the local economy, but it also helps to develop local manpower. This is because most foreign companies tend to bring in their own specialists who end up training the local workers specific new skills that end up upgrading the human resources capacity and hence t...
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