8 research outputs found
EXAMINING THE BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS AND LEADERSHIP STYLES IN SELECTED MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS IN NIGERIA.
No full textEffective leadership is one of the most essential aspects that lead to the success of an organisation, particularly in multinational corporations where multicultural working teams and high-risk environments require adaptability in leadership styles. The effect of personality traits on leadership styles in selected multinational corporations in Nigeria was is examined in this present study to bridge the gap in knowledge on the effectiveness of a leader in complex business environments. This study adopts the quantitative research methodology, and data were collected from 398 employees through a structured questionnaire using an online Google form. Using the regression analysis, this research confirmed that leadership styles and personality traits are statistically significant but with a weak connection (R = 0.276, R² = 0.076, p = 0.000), as only 7.6% of leadership style can be attributed to personality traits. ANOVA analysis also indicated that personality factors significantly influenced democratic leadership (p = 0.001), laissez-faire leadership (p = 0.017), and transformational leadership (p = 0.000) but not autocratic leadership (p = 0.094). This suggests that it is a combination of situational and personal factors that influence the effectiveness of a leader, which supports the contingency theory of leadership. This study is a contribution to leadership literature in highlighting the limited predictive power of personality traits and the need for organisations to adopt contextual and adaptive models of leadership development
Employees’ Motivation as A Determinant of Work Attitude and Performance in Elizade University
No full textEmployees’ motivation as a determinant of work attitude and performance of employees of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria was examined in this study. Regardless of rank, age, job, gender, or educational background, employers have defined employee motivation as instruments and strategies used to affect the work attitude and performance of employees at various levels of the organisation. Purposive sampling technique was adopted in selecting Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin in Ondo state out of the 111 private universities in Nigeria. Self-structured questionnaire named Employees Motivation, Work Attitude and Performance (EMWAAPQ) was used for primary data collection. The collected data underwent analysis, focusing on the descriptive examination of demographic information. To test the two hypotheses formulated for this study, Pearson correlation and linear regression analyses were conducted. The scrutiny of all hypotheses adhered to a significance level of 0.05 alpha. The study revealed a positive correlation between employees’ motivation and employee attitudes within the institution (r=0.205**, n=181, p<0.05). Furthermore, this study established that both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation significantly influence employee performance (R2=0.136=13.6% of the variance). The implication is that organizations should prioritize employee well-being, with a particular emphasis on fostering motivation among staff. Therefore, to sustain and enhance productivity, the study recommends the implementation of comprehensive compensation packages, encompassing both monetary and non-monetary benefits
INTERNAL DIMENSIONS OF WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS SUSTAINABILITY IN NIGERIA
No full textAbstract
The study examined internal dimensions of workplace diversity and sustainability of selected multinational corporations in Nigeria. The study sought to investigate the extent to which internal dimensions of workplace diversity (age, gender, ethnicity) contribute to the sustainability of Multinational corporations in Nigeria. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. A sample of 255 respondents from two leading manufacturing multinational corporations in Nigeria was employed. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data in the study. The result showed that internal dimensions of workplace diversity have a significant relationship to sustainability. Workplace diversity is unavoidable in Nigerian manufacturing MNCs because most workers have different social and economic statuses, which induces their actions or thinking to differ from others, which must be managed for the organisation to be effective. When managed properly, the organisation will interact with people from various cultures, ethnic groups, age race, gender and also diverse customers, which will aid in the development of new attitudes, ideas, skills, processes, and solutions to difficult problems. The study recommends that MNCs should employ individuals from various internal dimensions in other to achieve organizational sustainability
The impact of collective bargaining on academic staff welfare in federal universities in south west, nigeria
No full textObjective: This study aims to investigate the impact of collective bargaining on the welfare of academic staff in federal universities located in South West Nigeria, focusing on six selected institutions.
Theoretical Framework: The research is framed within the context of labour relations theory, exploring how collective bargaining as a mechanism influences various welfare dimensions of academic staff.
Method: A quantitative research approach was adopted, utilizing a descriptive research design. The study's population comprised academic staff from the six universities, with a sample size of 377 participants determined through the Taro Yamane formula. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analysed using statistical techniques to assess the relationship between collective bargaining and staff welfare.
Results and Discussion: The results indicate a significant negative impact of collective bargaining on academic staff welfare (β=-0.494, p<0.05). Contrary to its purpose, collective bargaining has not adequately addressed welfare issues, potentially worsening existing challenges faced by academic staff in the studied universities. The discussion emphasizes the need for improved bargaining strategies to promote staff well-being.
Research Implications: The study's findings highlight the importance of developing more effective and collaborative collective bargaining processes. These are critical for enhancing welfare outcomes and addressing systemic challenges within federal universities.
Originality/Value: This research contributes to the literature on collective bargaining by providing empirical evidence from the Nigerian higher education sector, revealing its counterproductive effects on academic staff welfare. It offers practical insights for policymakers and unions in designing more strategic negotiation frameworks
THE IMPACT OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ON ACADEMIC STAFF WELFARE IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH WEST, NIGERIA
No full textObjective: This study aims to investigate the impact of collective bargaining on the welfare of academic staff in federal universities located in South West Nigeria, focusing on six selected institutions.
Theoretical Framework: The research is framed within the context of labour relations theory, exploring how collective bargaining as a mechanism influences various welfare dimensions of academic staff.
Method: A quantitative research approach was adopted, utilizing a descriptive research design. The study's population comprised academic staff from the six universities, with a sample size of 377 participants determined through the Taro Yamane formula. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analysed using statistical techniques to assess the relationship between collective bargaining and staff welfare.
Results and Discussion: The results indicate a significant negative impact of collective bargaining on academic staff welfare (β=-0.494, p<0.05). Contrary to its purpose, collective bargaining has not adequately addressed welfare issues, potentially worsening existing challenges faced by academic staff in the studied universities. The discussion emphasizes the need for improved bargaining strategies to promote staff well-being.
Research Implications: The study's findings highlight the importance of developing more effective and collaborative collective bargaining processes. These are critical for enhancing welfare outcomes and addressing systemic challenges within federal universities.
Originality/Value: This research contributes to the literature on collective bargaining by providing empirical evidence from the Nigerian higher education sector, revealing its counterproductive effects on academic staff welfare. It offers practical insights for policymakers and unions in designing more strategic negotiation frameworks
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: The Role of Workplace Ergonomics and Its Effect on Non-Teaching Staff Healthy Living in Nigerian Public Universities
No full textIntroduction: Health status of an individual in paid employment is a function of many factors such as workplace settings, furniture, work design and tools used at work, among others. Based on this position, this study examined how work-related musculoskeletal disorders through workplace ergonomics determine non-teaching staff healthy living, and how each of the selected work-related musculoskeletal disorders caused by defective workplace ergonomics contributes to healthy living. Methods: This study was conducted among the non-teaching staff of selected public universities in south west Nigeria through quantitative approach that made use of descriptive research design with the use of structured questionnaire administered to collect data and both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data collected. Results: The study revealed that specific work-related musculoskeletal disorders caused by defective workplace ergonomics were of negative effect on non-teaching staff healthy living while others were not. Also, specific work-related musculoskeletal disorders (back pains and eyes dysfunctionality) examined against non-teaching staff healthy living were found to be detrimental to their health status while muscular pains, fracture, neck injuries, hand-arm vibration and bruises were of insignificant effect on the non-teaching staff healthy living. Conclusion: The study concludes that work-related musculoskeletal disorders through workplace ergonomics is an issue that management of universities should be mindful of to ensure staff healthy living as this is critical to job performance
EKSU JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (EJST): Systematic Comparative Analysis of Mobile Adhoc Network Routing Protocols
No full textEKSU JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(EJST)
EDITORIAL POLICY
EKSU Journal of Science and Technology (EJST) is a biannual Journal published by Ekiti State University, Office of Research, Development and Innovation. The Journal aims at periodically exhibiting and advertising the potential of research results within and outside the university as well as promoting dissemination of intellectual publications generally. The Journal, which is multidisciplinary and multicultural in nature covers the publication of original findings in Science and Engineering. It serves as a platform for academics, researchers, professionals, practitioners and students in the Science and Technology field to impart and share knowledge in the form of high quality practical, empirical and theoretical research papers, case studies, literature review and book reviews etc. from all over the world.
CALL FOR PAPERS
ABOUT EJST
Ekiti State University has been publishing journals at the Faculty and Departmental levels, But there is no university based journal. As part of the mandate of Ekiti State University, Office of Research, Development and Innovation (EKSUORD) to periodically exhibit and advertise the potentials of research results within the University as well as promoting the dissemination of intellectual publications generally, EKSUORDI announces the publication of a Science and Engineering based University journal EKSU Journal of Science and Technology (EJST). The Journal which is an international academic journal provides a platform natural, agricultural, environmental, medical scientists and engineers as well as technologists to share and expand the knowledge of scientific advancements in the myriad disciplines of science and engineering and applied aspects.
AIMS AND FOCUS
EKSU Journal of Science and Technology aims to publish and disseminate original papers that:
address ethical or socioeconomic issues relating to modern agricultural and environmental science as applicable to developing countries;
contribute to the development of science and technology for economic advancement;
innovate near market or market ready technologies and processes
publish research findings on current topical issues in science and engineering of interest to both public and private sectors
EKSU JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (EJST): EKSU JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
No full textEKSU Journal of Science and Technology (EJST) is a biannual Journal published by Ekiti State University, Office of Research, Development and Innovation. The Journal aims at periodically exhibiting and advertising the potential of research results within and outside the university as well as promoting dissemination of intellectual publications generally. The Journal, which is multidisciplinary and multicultural in nature covers the publication of original findings in Science and Engineering. It serves as a platform for academics, researchers, professionals, practitioners and students in the Science and Technology field to impart and share knowledge in the form of high quality practical, empirical and theoretical research papers, case studies, literature review and book reviews etc. from all over the world
