Jul 2026· Rivers State University Journal of Librarianship, Information and Contemporary Studies (RSU-JOLICS)· 0 citations· 9 references
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This study examined the influence of information resource management on occupational safety performance in petrochemical industries in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design guided by three objectives, three research questions, and one hypothesis. The population comprised 2,450 employees drawn from Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Limited, Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited, and Notore Chemical Industries Plc . Using the Taro Yamane formula, a sample size of 345 respondents was selected through proportionate stratified random sampling, while 332 valid questionnaires were returned and analyzed. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire validated by experts in Library and Information Science and Occupational Health and Safety. The reliability of the instrument yielded a Cronbach's Alpha coefficient of 0.88 . Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while simple linear regression was used to test the hypothesis at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that information resource management practices were effectively implemented in the selected industries. The study also found that effective management of occupational safety information significantly enhanced workers' compliance with safety procedures and improved occupational safety performance. The study concluded that effective information resource management is a strategic determinant of occupational safety performance in petrochemical industries. It recommended strengthening corporate information centres, improving digital safety information systems, and engaging Library and Information Science professionals in the management and dissemination of occupational safety information.
The study examined the effect of internal factors on performance of brewing companies in southwest Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted; Data was collected through the distribution of structured questionnaires administered to the respondents selected for the study. The total population for the study was 1671; Taro Yamane was used to get a sample size of 323 respondents from that number. Meanwhile, from the 323 copies of questionnaire distributed, only 320 copies were returned and used for the study. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were adopted to analysis the data collected for the study using SPSS 23 version. The result of the study indicated that Employee involvement (t=2.806, p< 0.05) influence performance of the selected brewing companies significantly. Also, it was found that continuous improvement (t=4.462 p<0.05) had a significant positive effect on performance of the selected respondents in the study area while top management commitment (t=1.401 p>0.05) had no significant positive impact on the performance of the selected brewing companies. The study concludes that evidences existed that the internal factors being tested were necessary requirements for performance of brewing companies in southwest Nigeria.
C. Ajayi, Israel Tunmise Ajakaye· Aminu Kano Academic Scholars...· 0 citations
Purpose : This study aims to analyze the influence of environmental awareness and employee work discipline on the effectiveness of waste management in the hospitality industry.
Method : This quantitative study was conducted at Anaya Azana Boutique Hotel Tawangmangu, targeting a population of all staff members involved in waste management. Primary data were collected through the distribution of questionnaires using a 1–5 Likert scale to 30 respondents selected via a saturation sampling technique (census). Secondary data were utilized as contextual support to reinforce the background of the study and provide an overview of the research object. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software, encompassing instrument testing, classical assumption testing, multiple linear regression analysis, and hypothesis testing.
Result: This study shows that both variables have a positive and significant effect on waste management effectiveness. Work discipline demonstrated a stronger relative effect (β= 0.749, B = 0.702, t = 8.859, p < 0.001), indicating that higher employee compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) substantially enhances waste management practices. Environmental awareness also exerted a statistically significant positive effect (β = 0.254, B = 0.257, t = 3.002, p = 0.006), confirming that greater environmental concern improves waste management quality. Simultaneously, both variables were proven to be statistically significant (F = 200.709, p < 0.001), with the research model explaining 93.2% of the variance in waste management effectiveness (Adjusted R2 = 0.932)
Contribution: This study provides empirical evidence that both environmental awareness and employee work discipline particularly in adhering to SOP play a crucial role in supporting successful and sustainable waste management within the hospitality industry.
Wahyu Ari Laraswati¹, Indriastuti² Mandala, B. Tourism et al.· Jurnal Pariwisata Nusantara...· 0 citations
This study examined the effect of management information systems (MIS) capability on sustainability outcomes among informal manufacturing SMEs in Calabar, Cross River State. Specifically, the study assessed the influence of digital infrastructure capability, management support capability, and human resource information capability on sustainability outcomes. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design. A sample size of 234 manufacturing SMEs was determined using the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) sample size determination table. Purposive and convenience sampling techniques were employed to select respondents. Primary data were collected from 228 valid respondents using a structured five-point Likert-scale questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis in SPSS. The regression model was statistically significant (F = 43.249, p < 0.001) and explained 36.7 percent of the variation in sustainability outcomes (R² = 0.367). Human resource information capability emerged as the strongest predictor of sustainability outcomes (β = 0.670, p < 0.001), followed by digital infrastructure capability (β = 0.441, p < 0.001) and management support capability (β = 0.354, p < 0.001). The findings indicate that MIS capability significantly enhances sustainability outcomes among manufacturing SMEs in the informal business sector. The study concludes that strengthening MIS capabilities is critical for improving the sustainability of manufacturing SMEs. Accordingly, manufacturing SME operators should deepen the integration of digital infrastructure, intensify the use of information systems in managerial decision-making, and broaden the application of human resource information systems to enhance sustainability outcomes.
Catherine Matthew Joseph, Esther I. Nnaomah, D. Oyo-Ita· Journal of African Innovatio...· 0 citations
This study investigates the relationship between risk communication practices and employee performance in selected logistics firms in Nigeria, focusing specifically on DHL and Red Star Express. A survey research design was employed to collect quantitative data without manipulation of variables. The study population comprised 2,461 employees engaged in operational and riskrelated roles, from which a sample of 344 respondents was determined using Taro Yamane’s formula. Respondents were selected through a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale and analyzed using Pearson correlation in SPSS version 26. The findings indicate a strong and positive relationship between risk communication practices and employee performance, with a Pearson correlation coefficient (r) of 0.603 and a p-value of 0.000, significant at the 0.01 level. This result led to the rejection of the null hypothesis, confirming that effective risk communication significantly influences employees’ efficiency, decision-making, and overall productivity within logistics firms. The study concludes that structured communication strategies are critical for enhancing employee performance and organizational effectiveness. Accordingly, it recommends that logistics firms prioritize comprehensive risk communication frameworks, utilize formal communication channels, and actively engage employees in feedback and risk-related decision-making to strengthen operational resilience and performance outcomes
R. O. Lawal, Moruf Makinde, Michael Ayorinde Afolayan et al.· LASU Journal of Employment R...· 0 citations
This study examined the organisational and regulatory factors influencing the adoption of environmental sustainability practices in selected petroleum industries in Southeast Nigeria. The petroleum sector remains economically important, but its operations are associated with environmental concerns that require stronger sustainability responses. A cross-sectional survey research design and quantitative approach were adopted. Primary data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to employees and management personnel in selected oil and gas companies. A total of 420 questionnaires were distributed, 392 were retrieved, and 384 valid responses were used for analysis, representing a valid completion rate of 91.4%. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, mean scores and standard deviation, as well as multiple regression analysis. The findings showed high agreement with organisational factors, regulatory factors and environmental sustainability adoption, with mean scores of 4.23, 4.07 and 3.95, respectively. The regression results indicated that organisational factors had a significant positive effect on environmental sustainability adoption (β = 0.45, t = 9.62, p < 0.05). Regulatory factors also had a significant positive influence on adoption (β = 0.37, t = 7.88, p < 0.05). The model explained 58.0% of the variation in environmental sustainability adoption. The study concludes that internal organisational support and consistent regulatory oversight are important for improving sustainability practices in petroleum firms.
Napoleon-Ekeh, Nwadiuto Konyere, Ogunbanwo Babatunde Michael· Asian Journal of Advanced Re...· 0 citations
This study aimed to identify the impact of operational risks, with their dimensions (process and procedure risks, human resource risks, systems and technology risks, and external event risks), on the reduction of industrial accidents in Saudi petrochemical companies. The study adopted the descriptive-analytical method, whereby a questionnaire consisting of twenty-eight items distributed across the study variables was developed and administered to a stratified random sample of (340) respondents working in the departments of safety, risk management, operations, maintenance, and quality in a number of Saudi petrochemical companies. The validity and reliability of the instrument were verified with high coefficients, as the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the questionnaire as a whole reached (0.928). The data were then analyzed using the SPSS software through descriptive analysis, simple linear regression, and multiple linear regression techniques.
The study concluded that there is a statistically significant impact at the significance level (α ≤ 0.05) of operational risks with their combined dimensions on the reduction of industrial accidents, as these dimensions explained (71.7%) of the variance in the dependent variable. Human resource risks ranked first among the influential dimensions, followed by systems and technology risks, then process and procedure risks, and finally external event risks. The study recommended enhancing investment in human resource development, consolidating the safety culture, linking the safety system to performance indicators, developing the technical infrastructure of early warning systems, adopting internationally recognized standards in occupational safety management, and developing emergency plans to accommodate low-probability, high-impact scenarios.
Waleed Alkhudair· International Journal for Sc...· 0 citations
