Effect of Selected Occupational Health and Safety Management Practices on Job Satisfaction of Employees in University Campuses in Nakuru Town, Kenya
Florence Sembe,
Amos Ayuo
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, October 2017
Pages:
70-77
Received:
28 May 2017
Accepted:
12 June 2017
Published:
16 October 2017
Abstract: Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) is defined as the science of anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of hazards arising from the workplace that could impair the wellbeing of workers. It is a cross-disciplinary area that is concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in employment or work. It is against this background that the research project was carried out to find the effect of selected Occupational health and Safety management practices on job satisfaction of employees in University Campuses in Nakuru Town, Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives: to determine the effect of selected welfare management practices on job satisfaction, to determine the effect of emergency management practices on job satisfaction, to determine the effect of workplace environment practices on employee job satisfaction and to determine the combined effect of welfare management practices, emergency management practices and workplace management practices on employee job satisfaction. The target population comprised of 258 samples of non-teaching staff, in all the University Campuses situated in Nakuru. Census was conducted to select data. Data was collected using questionnaires; Data analysis for all the objectives was done using multiple regression analysis, and descriptive statistics such as frequencies, tables, charts, and graphs. Hypothesis testing in all the objectives was done using Pearson’s correlation and regression analysis. The study is of importance to the management of university campuses in establishing the effect of selected occupational health and safety management practices on job satisfaction of employees in University campuses in Nakuru Town, Kenya. The findings revealed that the practice of occupational health and safety management practices leads to improved job satisfaction among employees. The study recommends that Universities should invest in occupational health and safety issues that concern employees. Areas for further study identified include challenges in the implementation of occupational health and safety management practices on organizational work environment.
Abstract: Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) is defined as the science of anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of hazards arising from the workplace that could impair the wellbeing of workers. It is a cross-disciplinary area that is concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in employment or work. It is against ...
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Employees’ Financial Literacy, Behavior, Stress and Wellness
Robert Oton Parcia,
Emeliza Torrento Estimo
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, October 2017
Pages:
78-89
Received:
14 October 2017
Accepted:
30 October 2017
Published:
12 December 2017
Abstract: A successful financial wellness initiative may provide people with the information and support they need to achieve an ideal state of being, the balance of which is unique to every person. This correlational study aimed to examine the financial wellness of the employees of a maritime school and the factors that influence it. A survey was administered to 96 employees of the institution. Findings revealed that the employees have a fair level of financial wellness, a moderate level of financial literacy, a very satisfactory level of financial behavior, and a low level of financial stress. The employees were found to be comparably the same in their state of financial wellness regardless of their age, family status, sex, tenure, and job position. Overall, the data implied that what the employees earn was just enough to support their basic needs but not enough to cover for cases of sickness, job loss, or any form of emergency. The employees were comparably the same in terms of their financial literacy, all variables considered. They also demonstrate a comparable financial behavior, except when they were grouped according to age. Results of this study also indicate financial behavior being related to financial literacy. This result implies that being financially literate could improve the employees’ ability to manage their financial resources. Financial literacy was found to be the best predictor of financial wellness.
Abstract: A successful financial wellness initiative may provide people with the information and support they need to achieve an ideal state of being, the balance of which is unique to every person. This correlational study aimed to examine the financial wellness of the employees of a maritime school and the factors that influence it. A survey was administer...
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