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Factorial Composition of the Self-efficacy in the Sociocultural Sphere Scale in College Freshmen
Yunuen Rangel,
Jesus E. Peinado,
Ramon Lugo,
Francisco J. Flores
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2016
Pages:
1-6
Received:
15 November 2015
Accepted:
3 December 2015
Published:
25 December 2015
Abstract: The present study aims to investigate whether the psychometric results proposed by [1] for the Self-efficacy in the Sociocultural Sphere Scale replicate. The total sample was of 1545 subjects; 616 women and 929 men, first year students in the degrees offered at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua, with an mean age of 18.21 years (SD = 0.73). The factorial structure of the questionnaire was analyzed by confirmatory factor analysis. The analysis shows that a two-factor structure is feasible and appropriate. The two-factor structure (Promotion of Culture and Cultural Identity), based on statistical and substantive criteria, has shown adequate fit indicators of reliability and validity. Furthermore, the results of the factor analysis conducted with subsamples, indicate the existence of strong evidence of the stability of the factor structure. Future research should replicate these findings in larger samples.
Abstract: The present study aims to investigate whether the psychometric results proposed by [1] for the Self-efficacy in the Sociocultural Sphere Scale replicate. The total sample was of 1545 subjects; 616 women and 929 men, first year students in the degrees offered at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua, with an mean age of 18.21 years (SD = 0.73). The...
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Perceptual Experience and Auditory Inclination of Music According to the Sexuality
Shveata Misra,
Ina Shastri
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2016
Pages:
7-11
Received:
25 November 2015
Accepted:
23 December 2015
Published:
11 January 2016
Abstract: Music has evolved as a powerful medium in past few years. Not just to communicate your thoughts and feelings but also with many aspects that could be termed as mysterious nature of music unrevealed. In today’s mundane life the impression of music on one’s personality behaviour is so impactful that this perceptual cognitive adherence of music could be seen and observed clearly the way one behave and react with music. It has more to do with the auditory inclination of every individual, be like romantic, sad, and pop, jazz opera and many more. This proposed research paper would reveal how auditory inclination is related to personality and individual inclination of music according to sexuality. The result was, was an eye opener to the fact that music is just not what one listen but it has main relation to the one’s personality as well. Each individual that listen to music is the reflection of their personality unlike its dependency on sexuality aspect.
Abstract: Music has evolved as a powerful medium in past few years. Not just to communicate your thoughts and feelings but also with many aspects that could be termed as mysterious nature of music unrevealed. In today’s mundane life the impression of music on one’s personality behaviour is so impactful that this perceptual cognitive adherence of music could ...
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European Multiculturalism: Between Unity and Exclusion
Erhan Tecim,
Müserref Yardim
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2016
Pages:
12-19
Received:
11 January 2016
Accepted:
23 January 2016
Published:
1 February 2016
Abstract: This study addresses the immigrant issues in European countries. It attempts to mostly evaluate the developed European countries. After the world wars, the need for labor force emerged in developed European countries. Those countries demanded a high amount of qualified labor force from Turkey and other Muslim countries through agreements signed. Decreased birth rate and increase of elderly population constitutes a really big dilemma for European countries. Such that increased labor demand of European countries has not yet reached an optimum level. Not soon after the immigration traffic, main culture and compliance issues have arisen among immigrants, and they have tried to overcome such issues. Many attempts have been made to overcome the real problems that still exist today. For solving such problems, different methods have been tried such as assimilation, integration and lastly multiculturalism. Historically, this process emerges as an issue on which consensus could not be reached in Europe even in 2015. The most obvious signs of this situation particularly include the harshening rhetoric of the extreme right-wing party leaders in various European countries as well as the rise of social acceptance rate of these parties. Though they were invited to the host country by private agreements and welcomed with flowers, those people are still described by the host culture and official authorities as 'foreign' or 'immigrant workers', which imply alienation. Considering the problem stated above, this article is intended to investigate this historical experience.
Abstract: This study addresses the immigrant issues in European countries. It attempts to mostly evaluate the developed European countries. After the world wars, the need for labor force emerged in developed European countries. Those countries demanded a high amount of qualified labor force from Turkey and other Muslim countries through agreements signed. De...
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The Relationship Between Total Compensation and Employee Performance in the Insurance Industry, Case of Mayfair Insurance Company Limited
Christopher Muthusi Nzyoka,
Bulah Hannah Orwa
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2016
Pages:
20-36
Received:
5 January 2016
Accepted:
18 January 2016
Published:
19 February 2016
Abstract: Today’s organizations are operating in a dynamic and highly competitive environment which requires constant adjustment of competitive strategies to remain relevant. Total compensation is one of the ways an organization can built a competitive strategy for attracting, retaining suitable employees as well as maintaining peak performance. Mayfair Insurance Company Limited is an organization that offers both life and general insurance to both the individual and corporate clients. The management has set up compensation system in the organization in pursuit of increased performance and the general growth to ensure this is sustained. However, the relationship between the total compensation and employee performance at Mayfair Insurance Company Limited has not yet been established. This study was done to establish the relationship between total compensation and employee performance at Mayfair Insurance Company Limited. Specifically the study will try to establish the relationship of various components of compensation including basis pay, incentives, benefits, non-financial rewards including career development, flexi work schedules and recognition and appreciation. The study will adopt descriptive research design. A sample size of 100 employees of the company was selected from 334 total employees using stratified random method. Data was collected using questionnaires and descriptive statistics (frequency tables and percentages) has been used to present data. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer package. Conclusions have been based on findings that there is a positive significant relationship between Total compensation and employee performance at Mayfair Insurance Company Limited and recommendations with benefits, recognition and appreciation being key factors in compensation. This study found the need for comparative studies in other industries like manufacturing and use of varied factors to reach a conclusive finding for generalised findings.
Abstract: Today’s organizations are operating in a dynamic and highly competitive environment which requires constant adjustment of competitive strategies to remain relevant. Total compensation is one of the ways an organization can built a competitive strategy for attracting, retaining suitable employees as well as maintaining peak performance. Mayfair Insu...
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Service with a Smile: Roles of Emotional Intelligence and Affectivity on the Use of Emotional Labour Strategies Among Bank Employees
Anthony G. Balogun,
Shyngle K. Balogun,
Bamikole E. Agesin
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2016
Pages:
37-44
Received:
5 January 2016
Accepted:
15 January 2016
Published:
23 February 2016
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine whether emotional intelligence and affectivity will predict the use of emotional labour strategies among bank employees in Nigeria, who are presently facing higher emotional demands. This study was a cross-sectional survey study, in which 277 (males = 126; females = 151) bank employees were selected from branches of some commercial banks in the capital city of Ondo State, Nigeria, using a convenience sampling technique. Results of the hierarchical multiple regression analysis indicated that bank employees with higher emotional intelligence and positive affectivity tend to utilize deep acting while those with low emotional intelligence and negative affectivity tend to utilize surface acting. These findings have implications for training, recruitment, and selection exercises.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine whether emotional intelligence and affectivity will predict the use of emotional labour strategies among bank employees in Nigeria, who are presently facing higher emotional demands. This study was a cross-sectional survey study, in which 277 (males = 126; females = 151) bank employees were selected from bra...
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