Effects of flexible work on job satisfaction among Nairobi’s multinational employees- hrm research project
| Institution | Kimathi Institute of Technology |
| Course | Human resource manag... |
| Year | 3rd Year |
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| Posted By | MAKORI KERECHA |
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study argued that flexible work arrangements have a lengthy historical background but have experienced gradual adoption. However, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies globally, particularly for nonessential employees, were compelled to implement flexible work arrangements as a crucial safety measure. The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of flexible working arrangement on job satisfaction in MNCs in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study focused on these objectives: to determine the effect of flexibility in work location on job satisfaction of employees in multinational companies in Nairobi, to ascertain the influence of flexibility in work scheduling on job satisfaction of employees in multinational companies in Nairobi, and to establish the influence of flexibility in the number of hours worked on job satisfaction of employees in multinational companies in Nairobi. This study was based on two key theories: Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory that supports job satisfaction, and flexible firm theory which underpins flexible work arrangements. The study used descriptive research design, and questionnaires to collect data from the respondents. The findings were presented using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study findings revealed that flexible working arrangements have an impact on employee job satisfaction within multinational corporations. Notably, flexibility in work location emerged as a significant contributor to job satisfaction in multinational companies located in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study reported a positive relationship between flexibility in work location, flexible work scheduling, flexible working hours, and job satisfaction. All these aspects of flexible arrangements were found to be significant factors affecting job satisfaction in multinational corporations. As a practical recommendation, the study suggested that organizations consider adopting a combination of flexible working arrangements, along with other motivational factors, to enhance employee job satisfaction.
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FACTORS INFLUENCING LOAN PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA-BUSINESS RESEARCH PROJECT
The banking sector is a key source of funding for most businesses. Improved loans portfolio management leads to high performance in functions and activities of an organization. It has an effect on total economy of the country and activities of all organizations. Commercial banks use various avenues to generate their income. Loans disbursed to customer are among many other avenues that are used to generate revenue. However, not all loans disbursed are serviced by debtors. Defaulted loans are on the increase in most Financial Institutions and this causes the banks not to meet their obligation of wealthy maximization. The study therefore sought to investigate factors influencing Loans Portfolio Performance in Commercial Banks of Kenya. Specific objectives were; to establish influence of Credit Management, to determine the influence of Unsecured Loans, to evaluate the effect of Repayment Characteristics and finally to analyze the influence of Technological advancement on loans Portfolio Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. Descriptive research design was used. Data collection was sought from Commercial Banks Headquarters in Nairobi. The study was based on census approach as it focused on all the commercial banks listed on Nairobi Security Exchange (NSE), Kenya. For each commercial bank listed, 5 respondents were sought and this provided 55 respondents. The study employed both secondary and primary data. Instruments used to collect data were questionnaires, financial reports of Central Bank of Kenya website and Kenya Bankers Association journals. The analysis of tabulated data employed descriptive statistics correlation and regression with the use of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The conclusion from the findings indicates that employing proper Credit Management has affirmative and considerable influence on Loans Portfolio Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. Unsecured Loans has a significant and positive impact on Loans Portfolio Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. Further it was revealed that employing proper evaluation of Repayment Characteristics has significant and positive influence on Loans Portfolio Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya and that Technological Advancement has significant and positive influence on Loans Portfolio Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. Recommendation of the study is that commercial banks should ensure they adopt sound Polices review, carry out proper client functioning credit management department. Further it is recommended that commercial banks should engage more feasible loan security measures intended to lessen loan delinquency ratios which can subsequently encourage positive customer performance.
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