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INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEADERSHIP STYLES AND TURNOVER INTENTION IN BPO SECTORS IN DIGOS CITY, PHILIPPINES
Get PDFThe Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry has consistently witnessed tremendous growth, but it has a chronic problem of high employee turnover, which is both expensive and recurring. This quantitative research investigates the relationship of leadership styles, such as transformational, transactional, autocratic, and laissez-faire leadership, on turnover intention of one hundred seventy-nine (179) rank-and-file employees from BPO sectors in Digos City, Philippines. The researchers used the 5-point Likert scale to measure the respondents' rate of agreement or disagreement with each statement of the two variables. Statistical techniques such as mean and Pearson's r were also used to measure the correlation between the variables. The examined data revealed a high descriptive level of overall leadership styles and a very low descriptive level of turnover intention among the participants. It also revealed a weak and statistically non-significant correlation between the two variables (r = 0.061, p = 0.415). The results suggested that while leadership styles are visibly practiced within these organizations, they do not appear to be the primary determinant of employees' decisions to stay or leave in the BPO sectors in Digos City.JEL: M12 – Personnel Management; Executive Compensation; Executive Pay; J63 – Turnover; Vacancies; Layoffs; J24 – Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity; M54 – Labor Management; C12 – Hypothesis Testin
EFFECT OF FUNDING STRUCTURE AND LIQUIDITY ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE SUGAR INDUSTRY IN KENYA
Get PDFThe main objective of this study was to establish the effect of liquidity on the financial performance of the sugar industry in Kenya. The correlation between financial performance and liquidity in the Kenyan sugar industry is significant, ensuring the sector can meet immediate obligations and maintain smooth operations. Low liquidity can disrupt profitability and long-term stability, while high liquidity improves operational efficiency. Applying Stockholder and Liquidity Preference Theories to guide the study while employing correlational research design on a target population of 16 sugar companies operational in Kenya, sampled for 9 sugar companies, a total of 324 secondary data points from 2014 to 2022 were collected. Data was collected on the cost of the current ratio, acid test ratio, and economic value added, all derived from financial statements and cash flows. The results revealed a significant and positive relationship between liquidity and Economic value added (coefficient 0.939539, p=0.000<0.05); implying that liquidity has a significant relationship with economic value added. The findings are relevant for investors, policymakers, and factory managers. The study recommends that factory managers and policymakers ensure healthy liquidity within the sugar industries. JEL: M41, G30, G32 Article visualizations
FROM PLANNING TO PERFORMANCE: ASSESSING THE ROLE OF MILESTONE SCHEDULING IN GARMENT ENTERPRISES IN ELDORET TOWN, KENYA
Get PDFThe performance of garment enterprise projects is a critical indicator of the economic progress and sustainability of any country. With respect to small garment enterprises in Eldoret town, data has shown suboptimal performance in the industry, resulting in some SMEs ceasing their operations. The aim of this paper is to assess the effect of scheduling milestones on the performance of small-scale garment enterprise projects in Eldoret town. The study was anchored on the Goal Setting Theory. An explanatory research design was used, and the target population consisted of 386 small-scale garment enterprise owners. A sample size of 196 small-scale garment enterprise projects in Eldoret town was selected. The respondents were selected using a stratified sampling method, and data was collected using questionnaires. The analysis was done using both descriptive and inferential statistics. With respect to findings, mapping risks was found to have a significant positive effect on the performance of garment enterprise projects (β 0.968, p<0.05). Milestone scheduling has a significant positive impact on the performance of garment enterprises in Eldoret town. The study recommends that small-scale garment enterprise projects prioritize the efficient use of their available resources and develop detailed production schedules. Article visualizations
PROPOSAL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS ON ONLINE COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN VIETNAM
Get PDFDispute resolution in the digital realm, empowered by the boundless development of electronic techniques, intangible technologies, and information technology, has been increasingly adopted for methods like negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. However, the legal foundation for online commercial arbitration as a dispute resolution method remains a contentious issue. This paper analyzes the legal framework of Vietnam, highlighting the gaps in the establishment of regulations concerning online commercial arbitration within the Vietnamese legal system. Based on this analysis, the paper proposes solutions for the development of regulations pertaining to online commercial arbitration for dispute resolution in Vietnam. Article visualizations
THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF WORKPLACE SPIRITUALITY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WORK VALUES AND ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT EMPLOYEES
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to determine the mediating effect of workplace spirituality on the relationship between work values and organizational citizenship behavior. Utilizing quantitative, non-experimental design via correlational technique, data were obtained from 263 respondents of the study who are employees of the local government office in the provincial government of Davao del Sur. The researcher utilized a stratified random sampling technique and a face-to-face survey mode of data collection. The researcher also utilized the statistical tools mean, Pearson r, and Medgraph using Sobel z-test. This study is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals numbers 8 and 16. From the results of the study, it was found that there is a high level of work values, a high level of organizational citizenship behavior, and a high level of workplace spirituality among employees of the local government unit. Also, results revealed that there is a significant relationship between work values and organizational citizenship behavior, a significant relationship between work values and workplace spirituality and a significant relationship between workplace spirituality and organizational citizenship behavior. Further, workplace spirituality has a partial mediating effect on the relationship between work values and organizational citizenship behavior among employees of the local government unit. Article visualizations
EMPLOYEES' TREATMENT AND WORK ENGAGEMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, PHILIPPINES
Get PDFThis study aimed to determine the employees’ treatment and its effects on the work engagement of employees in the Department of Agrarian Reform, Zamboanga del Norte during the calendar year 2023. The study is premised on the hypothesis that there is no significant relationship between employee treatment and work engagement. Descriptive survey and descriptive-correlational research methods were used in the study. One hundred twenty-one (121) employees of the Department of Agrarian Reform, Zamboanga del Norte were the respondents of the study. Frequency count and percentage, weighted mean, Kruskal-Wallis H Test, and Mann-Whitney U Test were the statistical tools utilized in the study. The result revealed that the majority of the employees of the Department of Agrarian Reform, Zamboanga del Norte were females, 31 years old and above, earned at least masteral units, with 6 years and above work experience, and are permanent employees. The level of employees’ treatment in terms of workers’ rights, respect in the workplace, and caring relationships of the Department of Agrarian Reform, Zamboanga del Norte was very high. The level of work engagement in terms of physical, cognitive, and emotional of the Department of Agrarian Reform, Zamboanga del Norte was very high. A significant difference in the level of employee treatment when the respondents were grouped in terms of status of employment was detected. However, no significant difference was observed in the level of employee treatment when respondents were grouped in terms of gender, age, educational attainment, and years of service. No significant difference was noted in the level of work engagement when respondents were grouped in terms of their profile. A significant positive low correlation between the levels of employee treatment and work engagement was discovered. Based on the findings and conclusions of the study, the author recommends that the Department of Agrarian Reform Central, Regional, and Provincial Offices utilize the findings of this study as valuable input for a policy formulation on the reward system of the department to further encourage personnel to maintain and even improve the level of employee treatment and work engagement. Article visualizations
HOMOSEXUALITY PRACTICE IN BUKAVU AGAINST GOD’S WILL - A STUDY OF ROMANS 1: 24-28
Get PDFThis research aims at identifying different types of homosexuality, its causes and ill-omened consequences in Romans 1:24–28 and, especially in Bukavu, our town. It also aims to demonstrate that the Lord God hates homosexuality according to Romans 1:24–28. In an attempt to meet these objectives, the following methods were employed: The historico-grammatical method was used to analyse the text verse-by-verse. This literary and grammatical analysis was done in order to determine the author’s attitude towards homosexuality. A comparative method was employed to explain a difficult word with parallel biblical references. In other words, to facilitate the interpretation of tough expressions, the Holy Scripture was compared to the Holy Scripture. Thanks to the documentary method, books and pictures related to this topic were respectively collected as scientific sources and by way of illustration. The research findings reveal that lesbians and sodomites are two types of homosexuals. These are severely reprimanded by God’s word for sinful acts or desires of their hearts, shameful lusts and unwillingness to retain the knowledge of God (Romans 1:24-28). Apart from those biblical causes, in Bukavu town, same-sex attractions are supported by non-profit organizations such as Civil Society, Rainbow Sunrise Mapambazuko and Synergia-Initiatives. As the inevitable result, homosexuality practice makes them to degrade their bodies with one another, to lie, to be linked to idolatry. Therefore, according to the above God’s Word, they deserve death. Cette recherche vise à identifier différents types, les causes et conséquences néfastes de l’homosexualité dans Romains 1:24–28 et, surtout, dans notre ville de Bukavu. Elle se propose également de démontrer que le Seigneur Dieu hait l’homosexualité selon Romains 1:24–28. Pour essayer d’atteindre ces objectifs, nous avons fait recours aux méthodes suivantes: La méthode historico-grammaticale nous aidé à analyser le texte verset par verset. Nous avons procédé par cette analyse littéraire et grammaticale afin de déterminer l’attitude de l’auteur vis-à-vis de l’homosexualité. Aussi avons-nous utilisé la méthode comparative pour expliquer un mot difficile par des références bibliques parallèles. En d’autres termes, en vue de faciliter l’interprétation des expressions difficiles, nous avons fait la comparaison de l’Ecriture Sainte avec l’Ecriture Sainte. Grâce à la méthode documentaire, les livres et images portant sur notre sujet ont étés rassemblés pour nous servir respectivement de source scientifique et à titre illustratif. Ainsi, les résultats de la recherche révèlent que les lesbiennes et les sodomites sont les deux types d’homosexuels. Tous sont réprimandés sévèrement par la Parole de Dieu à cause de leurs péchés, mauvais désirs de leurs cœurs, l’infamie et le manque de la volonté de garder la connaissance de Dieu (Romains 1:24-28). A part ces causes bibliques, dans la ville de Bukavu, les homosexuels sont supportés par des Associations Sans But Lucratif, à l’instar de la Société Civile, de Rainbow Sunrise Mapambazuko et des Initiatives de la Synergia. Comme conséquences incontournables, la pratique de l’homosexualité les pousse à déshonorer leurs propres corps, à transformer la vérité évangélique en mensonge et à s’adonner à l’idolâtrie. Et au comble du malheur, selon la Parole de Dieu ci-haut citée, ils méritent la mort. Article visualizations
WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP IN THE EDUCATIONAL FIELD. A SOCIOLOGICAL REVIEW
Get PDFThe aim of this paper is to detect and outline the effect of sex on the job expectations and professional identities of women, in order for them to apply for and be recruited to leadership positions in the educational field, through a review of the scientific literature. The study and analysis of the content of scientific studies relevant to the topic under investigation highlight the influence of gendered habitus on the career expectations and leadership style adopted by the women active in the educational field, in conjunction with their social and symbolic habitus. In particular, it emerged that gendered habitus places limitations on women’s career paths, and as a result, the latter are concentrated in the lower echelons of the educational field. Even in the cases where women manage to advance in the administrative web of education, gendered habitus means they are faced with conflicting professional identities. Article visualizations
SERIOUS GAME EDUCATIONAL AS A MEANS OF ACQUIRING GERMAN LANGUAGE SKILLS IN A NON-FORMAL EDUCATION SETTING / SERIOUS GAME EDUCATIONAL ALS MITTELDES ERWERBS VON DEUTSCHKENNTNISSEN IN EINEM NICHT-FORMALEN BILDUNGSUMFELD
No full textThis study aimed to assess the effect of Serious Game Educational on the acquisition of written language skills in German in a non-formal setting. A total of 23 students from different state universities, aged between 19 and 23, participated in an Educational Serious Game session through a game called "Deutsche Straße" knowing that all students had no experience in the German language. The students were divided into groups of 4 players for each game session, which lasted between 30 minutes and an hour. A German Word Play Learning Assessment Questionnaire was administered prior to the intervention (t0) and immediately after each session (t1). This questionnaire is in the form of a multiple-choice question with 107 items which is called "Deutsh Straße Quiz". These items represent the translation of different German words from the game provided by an expert in German language translation. A second satisfaction questionnaire that measures the feeling of competence (Dumont et al., 2000). The results showed an average relative learning gain of more than 40% for the majority of students. In addition, there is a sufficient sense of competence following the game. These results suggest that the use of Serious Game Educational in academia in a formal educational setting can be an effective way for students to read and comprehend the German language.Ziel dieser Studie war es, die Wirkung von Serious Game Educational auf den Erwerb von Schriftsprachkenntnissen in Deutsch in einem non-formalen Setting zu bewerten. Insgesamt 23 Schüler verschiedener staatlicher Universitäten im Alter zwischen 19 und 23 Jahren nahmen an einer Educational Serious Game-Sitzung über ein Spiel namens "Deutsche Straße" teil, in dem Wissen, dass alle Schüler keine Erfahrung mit der deutschen Sprache hatten. Die Schüler wurden für jede Spielsitzung, die zwischen 30 Minuten und einer Stunde dauerte, in Gruppen von 4 Spielern eingeteilt. Vor der Intervention (t0) und unmittelbar nach jeder Sitzung (t1) wurde ein Fragebogen zur Bewertung des Lernens von deutschen Wortspielen durchgeführt. Dieser Fragebogen hat die Form einer Multiple-Choice-Frage mit 107 Items, die als "Deutsh Straße Quiz" bezeichnet wird. Diese Gegenstände stellen die Übersetzung verschiedener deutscher Wörter aus dem Spiel dar, die von einem Experten für deutsche Übersetzungen bereitgestellt wurden. Ein zweiter Zufriedenheitsfragebogen, der das Gefühl von Kompetenz misst (Dumont et al., 2000). Die Ergebnisse zeigten einen durchschnittlichen relativen Lerngewinn von mehr als 40% für die Mehrheit der Schüler. Darüber hinaus gibt es ein ausreichendes Kompetenzgefühl nach dem Spiel. Diese Ergebnisse deuten darauf hin, dass der Einsatz von Serious Game Educational in der Wissenschaft in einem formalen Bildungsumfeld eine effektive Möglichkeit für Schüler sein kann, die deutsche Sprache zu lesen und zu verstehen. Article visualizations
THE DETERMINANTS AND IMPACT OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF SIERRA LEONE
Get PDFThis article aims to examine the factors that influence foreign direct investment (FDI) and its effects on Sierra Leone's economic expansion. Understanding the elements that draw foreign direct investment (FDI) and its overall effects on the recipient country's economy is crucial as FDI has long been acknowledged as a driver for economic development in developing nations. This study used a mixed-methods approach to examine the factors influencing foreign direct investment (FDI) in Sierra Leone by analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data. Interviews with important stakeholders, including government officials, foreign investors, and industry experts, are used to analyze factors such as political stability, institutional quality, market size, natural resources, and infrastructure. Secondary data are statistically analyzed to determine the importance of these determinants. In addition, the study evaluates how FDI affects Sierra Leone's economic expansion. Analyzing macroeconomic data like GDP growth, employment rates, trade patterns, and technology transfer are necessary for this research. The research offers a thorough understanding of the direct and indirect effects of FDI on the nation's economy by utilizing both descriptive and econometric methodologies. The results of this study have added to the body of information already available on foreign direct investment (FDI) and its effects on economic growth in developing nations, with a particular emphasis on Sierra Leone. Policymakers, government organizations, and investors will be able to create focused strategies to draw in and maximize the advantages of FDI for sustainable economic development with the help of the results, which offers insightful information. JEL: F21, F23, O55, O11, C83, C18, P48 Article visualizations