AN EVALUATION OF QUALITY WORK LIFE INDICATORS BY MANAGERS OF TEA FIRMS IN NANDI COUNTY, KENYA
Journal Title: International Journal of Business and Applied Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
This study investigated the self-evaluation rating of selected QWL indicators by managers of tea firms in Nandi county Kenya. The QWL indicators selected for the evaluation rating included; Organizational culture, empowerment, working environment and Technology. A descriptive research method was employed for the findings. The target population was made up of 5 tea firms in Nandi County, Kenya. The study targeted 63 managers from the 5 tea firms in Nandi County using census. In terms of data collection, questionnaires were used. The findings indicated that the managers rated the QWL indicators highly. The most rated indicators were technology, working environment and empowerment. These indicators were rated as being very good. Organization culture was the least rated of the four and was rated as good. The researcher recommended an evaluation of the firms’ benefits plan and a review of the number of long weekends offered to the managers. This evaluation and review would greatly aid in improvement of the organization culture.
Authors and Affiliations
Raymond Kiplimo Kiryongi
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP274840
- DOI -
- Views 160
- Downloads 0
Effect of Organizational Commitment and Integrity to Organizational Performance through Organizational Citizenship Behavior of PT. Olam Indonesia
This study aimed to determine the effect of organizational commitment and integrity to organizational performance through organizational citizenship behavior variables. The study was conducted on the organization of PT....
Omani Teachers' Perception of Active Learning-Impact on Classroom Practices
The present study is designed to investigate Omani Cycle II EFL teachers’ perceptions of active learning and their impact on classroom practices, drawing conclusions on the correlative link between them. The population o...
Effect of Transformational Leadership and Competence through Organizational Commitment to Organizational Performance PT. BERKAT SAHABAT SEJATI
This study aimed to determine the effect of transformational leadership and competence to organizational performance, determine the effect of transformational leadership and competence to organizational performance throu...
Application of Technology in Mitigating Refined Petroleum Shortages in the Nigerian Downstream Petroleum Supply Industry
Nigeria operates a petroleum-based economy but suffers refined product shortages. The continual shortages or scarcity of refined petroleum products cripples business activities, which undermines the development of the Ni...
LOAN MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN RWANDA: A CASE MUSANZE DISTRICT (2015 - 2017)
The study analysed the effect of loan management on the performance of microfinance institutions in Rwanda. To achieve objectives, the population included 18 SACCOS in Musanze district three employees from each SACCO was...