IOSR-JBM   Volume-26 ~ Issue-2 ~ February 2024

Abstract: The main objective of the study was to establish the influence of inflation on loan portfolio performance amongst listed commercial banks in Kenya. The major components of inflation examined in this study were; Interest rates, Lending rates and Treasury bill rate. The dependent variable was loan portfolio performance. The theories examined were; the Expectations Theory and Portfolio Management Theory. This study used descriptive research design. The target population of this study was top level managers; middle level managers and operational managers of the 11 listed commercial banks licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya and were in operation as on 31st December 2015. The total population was 176 respondents selected purposely from the list of 11 commercial banks grouped according to management level.....

Keyword: Inflation, interest rates, lending rates, treasury bill rates and loan portfolio performance.

[1]. Aboagye, A.Q., Akoena, S. K., Antiwi-Asare, T. O., & Gockel, A. F. (2008). Explaining Interest Rate Spreads In Ghana. African Development Review, 20(3), 378-399.
[2]. Afanasieff, T. S., Lhacer, P. M., & Nakane, M. I. (2002). The Determinants Of Bank Interest Spread In Brazil. Money Affairs, 15(2), 183 207.
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Abstract: Purpose Literature on competency modeling (CM) integration in Talent Management (TM) is gaining attention, but we still lack knowledge about this issue in SMEs and in European contexts, such as France. This study aims to explore CM integration within TM specifically in French SMEs, a largely unexplored domain. Building upon Shet and Bajpai's (2023) framework, our objective is to propose a context-specific CM integration model........

Keyword: Talent Management; Competency Modeling; SMEs; the French Context; CM integration in TM; Contextual factors

[1]. Adikaram, A. S., Naotunna, N. P. G. S. I., & Priyankara, H. P. R. (2021). Battling Covid-19 With Human Resource Management Bundling. Employee Relations: The International Journal, 43(6), 1269-1289.
[2]. Adla, L., & Gallego-Roquelaure, V. (2022). Dual Face Of Hrm Formalization In Sme : A Gift Exchange Approach: Revue De Gestion Des Ressources Humaines, N° 123(1), 57‑68. Https://Doi.Org/10.3917/Grhu.123.0057
[3]. Aisha, A. N., Sudirman, I., Siswanto, J., & Andriani, M. (2019). A Competency Model For Smes In The Creative Economy.
[4]. Al Jawali, H., Darwish, T. K., Scullion, H., & Haak-Saheem, W. (2022). Talent Management In The Public Sector : Empirical Evidence From The Emerging Economy Of Dubai. The International Journal Of Human Resource Management, 33(11), 2256‑2284. Https://Doi.Org/10.1080/09585192.2021.2001764
[5]. Allen, M. R., Ericksen, J., & Collins, C. J. (2013). Human Resource Management, Employee Exchange Relationships, And Performance In Small Businesses. Human Resource Management, 52(2), 153‑173. Https://Doi.Org/10.1002/Hrm.21523

Abstract: Resumo: No cenário contemporâneo, a crescente competitividade organizacional destaca a preocupação com o equilíbrio entre a vida profissional e pessoal no trabalho. O aumento das demandas no ambiente de trabalho requer uma atenção especial às condições que impactam a saúde ocupacional e o bem-estar dos profissionais, sobretudo no que diz respeito aos profissionais da educação. Em meio a essa realidade, investir em práticas e políticas organizacionais que promovam um ambiente equilibrado e saudável torna-se crucial para assegurar não apenas a eficiência no trabalho, mas também a qualidade de vida dos docentes. Diante deste contexto, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar......

[1]. Assis, A. M.; Martins, A. M. A. A Gestão Do Clima E Da Cultura Organizacional No Ambiente Escolar. Revista Fanorpi De Divulgação Científica, V. 1, N. 8, 2022.
[2]. Correia, P.; Sá, S. Liderança Do(A) Diretor(A) Escolar E A Sua Relação Com O Clima Organizacional. Humanidades & Tecnologia, V. 29, Jan./Mar., 2021.
[3]. Cruz, A. M. B.; Silva, S. S.; Rodrigues, S. A. M. Gestão De Clima Organizacional No Ambiente Escolar: Estudo Bibliográfico Em Periódicos Publicados Entre 2018 E 2019. Faculdade Sant'ana Em Revista, V. 5, N. 1, P. 82 - 95, 2021.
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[5]. Moreira, D. Z.; Rodrigues, M. B. Saúde Mental E Trabalho Docente. Estudos De Psicologia, V. 23, N. 3, 2018.

Abstract: Employee retention in Private Universities in Ghana is critical challenge that affect Institutions' success and sustainability. The study sought to examine the effect of Human Resource Management Practices on employee retention in Private Universities in Ghana. The study used quantitative approach and adopted descriptive survey design. Questionnaire was used to gather primary data to address the objectives of the study. The sample size of 237 were selected through simple random sampling. The frequency and percentage, multiple regression analyse were for data analyses. The study found that career development, training and development, rewards and compensation......

Keyword: Human Resource, Management, Practices, career development, rewards and compensation, training and development, performance appraisal, employee retention.

[1]. Abubakar, A. M., Elrehail, H., Alatailat, M. A., & Elçi, A. (2019). Knowledge Management, Decision-Making Style And Organizational Performance. Journal Of Innovation & Knowledge, 4(2), 104–114.
[2]. Akhter, F., Hossain, M. R., Elrehail, H., Rehman, S. U., & Almansour, B. (2022). Environmental Disclosures And Corporate Attributes, From The Lens Of Legitimacy Theory: A Longitudinal Analysis On A Developing Country. European Journal Of Management And Business Economics, Ahead-Of-Print.
[3]. Aktar, A., & Pangil, F. (2018). Antecedents And Consequences Of Employee Engagement: A Conceptual Study. Aktar, A. & Pangil F.(2017),"Antecedents And Consequences Of Employee Engagement: A Conceptual Study" Iosr Journal Of Business And Management (Iosr-Jbm), 19(6).
[4]. Al Kurdi, B., Elrehail, H., Alzoubi, H. M., Alshurideh, M., & Al-Adaileh, R. (2021). The Interplay Among Hrm Practices, Job Satisfaction And Intention To Leave: An Empirical Investigation. J. Legal Ethical & Regul. Isses, 24, 1.
[5]. Alajlani, S., & Yesufu, L. O. (2022). The Impact Of Human Resource Practices On Employee Retention: A Study Of Three Private Higher Educational Institutions In The United Arab Emirates. Sa Journal Of Human Resource Management, 20, 1823

Abstract: Resumo: O propósito desta pesquisa foi aprofundar a compreensão dos gestores ambientais sobre a aplicação prática da logística reversa como uma ferramenta crucial na administração de resíduos sólidos, em conformidade com a Lei N° 12.305/2010. O estudo concentrou-se na avaliação dos efeitos dessa prática gerencial nas organizações, com ênfase nos benefícios econômicos, ambientais e sociais que podem ser obtidos. Para tanto, realizou-se uma pesquisa exploratória de natureza qualitativa, envolvendo gestores ambientais de oito organizações em um município brasileiro. A coleta de dados foi conduzida por meio de entrevistas em profundidade, e a análise dos dados foi efetuada.....

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Abstract: Summary The main objective of this research was to analyze the relationship between socioeconomic and demographic indicators and the level of transparency of municipalities in the state of Maranhão. The transparency index was constructed, based on the LRF and LAI and consisted of 32 items. Subsequently , for To identify which factors explain the level of transparency, a multiple linear regression was carried out, comparing the explanatory variables for the level of transparency adopted in this study. The sample consisted of municipalities in the State of Maranhão, totaling 211 of 217 municipalities.....

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Abstract: The focus of this independent study paper is to critically review literature on ergonomics and human resource management with an aim to establish gaps in knowledge. The study also aims to review literature on the meaning of ergonomics and the related concept of employee comfort safety, theories of ergonomics and other factors influencing ergonomics. This involves the description of various concepts, principles and methods that are linked to ergonomics and are applied in organizations to ensure optimal performance in human resource management are provided in the study. This shall include design and comfort that establishes design as the central preoccupation.....

Keywords: Ergonomics, Ergonomics Principles, Ergonomics Methods, Human Resource Management

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