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Quality Of Work-life Balance and Employee Performance in Kigali Independent University

ABSTRACf In this study the researcher discussed about Quality of work —life and employee performance, case of Kigali Independent University and researcher attempted to assess the effect of quality of work-life balance on employee performance in that university, and this was verify true analysing the effects of flexible working hours on employee performance, to analyse the effect of dependent care initiatives on employee performance, to assess the influence of wellness program on employee pe...

Commercial Bank Services and Growth of Small Scale Enterprises in Bujumbura, Burundi

ABSTRACT The importance of commercial banks to eradication of poverty cannot be overemphasized. Commercial banks offer financial services to active poor who were traditionally neglected by conventional banks with a view towards lifting them out of poverty. Hence, this study sought to establish the effect that commercial bank services have on the growth of small scale enterprises in Bujumbura- Burundi. Even if it is a government policy to ensure that all people have access to financial service...

The Cultural Practices and Women in Decision Making Process in Somali Land

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to identify the role of cultural practices which is based on Somali pastoral norms and Islamic religion on the political participation of women in Somaliland. The methodology used was descriptive correlation design. Data collected included; demographic characteristics of the respondents, the effect of religion (Islam) on the political participation of women and the role of Somali pastoral norms on the political participation of women in Somaliland. However, ...

Communication And Employee Performance Of Moyo District Administration Headquarters Of West Nile Region Northern Uganda

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of communication on employee performance of Moyo district administration headquarters West Nile region of Northern Uganda. The study was guided by four specific objectives which included; · identifying the effect of downward, Upward, Horizontal communication and their relationships on employee performance in Moyo district. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design and with both quantitative and qualitative research paradi...

Staff Training and Employee Performance in Tanzania Leaf Tobacco Company Tabora Region

ABSTRACT The quality of Human Resource is an asset to any organization and as a result Training has become an issue that has to be faced by every organization. The amount;, and quality of training carried out varies enormously from organization to organization due to factors such as the degree of external change, for instance, new markets or new processes, the adaptability of exLsting workforce and importantly the extent to which the organization supports the idea of internal career developme...

Microfinance Institutions and Rural Social Economic Development in Rusizi District, Rwanda

ABSTRACT The major objective of study was to identify and bring awareness on the role of microfinance institutions to the Rural Socio economic development in Rusizi District Rwanda. By conducting an assessment one can determine the social economic impacts of MFI’s interventions in the area then propose solutions to increasing economic growth, promotion of self dependency, helping the unemployed to generate additional jobs for themselves, This study used correlation analysis. The target popu...

Stress Levels, Health Seeking Behaviors and Academic Performance Among Students of Kampala International University (Kiu), Uganda.

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between stress levels, health seeking behaviors and academic performance among students of Kampala International University (KIU) Kampala, Uganda. The study was guided by three stated objectives: To determine the relationship between stress levels and academic performance among students; To examine the difference between the levels of stress experienced among male and female students; To establish relationship between health...

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Training/Development and Workers Efficiency in Some Selected Civil Servant of Kaduna State Nigeria

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between training I development and work efficiency in some selected civil servants of Kaduna state, Nigeria. In fulfilling the purpose of the study, the study determined the profile of the respondents, extent of training and development of the Kaduna state civil servant, level of work efficiency of the civil servant and lastly, relationship between the extent of training and development and workers efficiency in the Kaduna S...

ANALYSE THE BENEFITS AND DANGERS OF FOSTERING A BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT WITH THE UK

Introduction TheUKisanimportanttradepartnerformanycountriesthatseektoboost theireconomiesthroughtradeandinvestment.TheUK’sproximitytotheEU makesitanaturalchoiceformanycountriesseekingtostrengthenEuropean ties.However,somechallengesmustbeconsideredifacountryisconsidering enteringabilateraltradeagreementwiththeUK.Firstofall,theUK’seconomic performancehasbeenlacklusterinrecentyears.Thismeanstheymaybeless incentivetoagreewithyou,especiallyiftheywantyourcountrytojointheir free-tradezone.Second...

Impact of Government Health and Education Expenditure on Economic Growth in Nigeria: Econometric Approach of Autoregressive Distributive Lag Model (ARDL)

The study examined the impact of the impact of government health and education expenditure on economic growth in Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: (i) determine the impact of government health expenditure on economic growth in Nigeria; (ii) ascertain the impact of government education expenditure on economic growth in Nigeria and (iii) evaluate the impact of Primary school enrolment rate on economic growth in Nigeria. This study made use of ex post-facto research design. The data anal...

Impact of Non-Oil tax revenue on economic growth in West Africa: Multivariate panel data approach

This study examined the impact of non-oil tax revenue on economic growth in West African Countries. Specifically, the study sought to: investigate the impact of value added tax on economic growth in West Africa; examine the impact of company tax revenue on economic growth in West Africa; determine the impact of personal tax revenue on economic growth in West Africa. The variables used in the study were value added tax (VAT), company tax revenue (CIT), personal tax revenue (PIT) and real GDP g...

Determinants of Software as a Service (SaaS) Adoption By Nairobi Securities Exchange Listed Companies

Software as a Services (SaaS) is a revolutionary licensing and distribution model used to deliver software applications over the Internet. It is a compelling value proposition for customers who are keen to avoid tying high capital expenditure that characterizes implementation of on-premise business applications, as it presents customers with the option of pay-as-you-go operating expenditure model as opposed to large upfront capital expenditure. Despite the economics and other adoption facilit...

Materialism, Work-Family Conflict and Gender in Marital Satisfaction

ABSTRACT The study examined the role of materialism, work-family conflict and age in marital satisfaction. Three hundred and eighteen (150 married men and 168 married women) academic and non-academic staff of Meteorological Training Institute, Obosi, aged between 20 and 70 years with mean age of 45 participated in the study. Marital satisfaction was measured using Index of Marital Satisfaction Scale. Richins and Darwson’s Materialism Scale and Carlson, Kacmar and William Work- family Confli...

Impact of Staff Training in The Productivity of Workers in Public Sector in Nigeria: A Case Study of Personnel Services Department University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 2000-2010

Abstract Every organization whether public or private, at every instance desires to satisfy the needs of its clients, this will only be possible with an enlightened and well trained staff therefore, the role played by staff training cannot be over-emphasized as many have come to recognize that training offers a way of developing skill, enhancing productivity, guaranteeing quality of work and build worker’s loyalty to the firm. The work was guided by the following research questions What ar...

An Economic Study of the Effects of Climate Change on Food Security in Taraba State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT The study examined the climate change (climate change extreme events and household climate change adaptation practice) effects on the food security status of the households in Taraba State Nigeria. The primary data used in this work was collected using a random sampling selection of three (3) agricultural zones, 5 local government areas, 10 communities, and 120 respondents from the sample frame. The 3 agricultural zones selected were zing, Bali, and Wukari. Five (5) local government ...


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