Organizational Integrity and Performance of Fast Food Companies in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

This study examined workplace behaviour and organizational efficacy of fast food restaurants in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Questionnaires were distributed to 384 fast-food restaurant workers in various fast-food outlets. Results showed that 12.5% gave a poor rating of organizational performance, 31.51% gave an average rating while 55.99% gave a very good rating of organizational performance. The study also revealed that that 40.89% were satisfied with their jobs while 59.11% were not satisfied with their jobs. The analysis of organizational motivational rating shows that 16.67% opined that the organizational motivational rating was poor, 60.42% noted that the organizational motivational rating was on the average while 22.92% of the respondents had ‘very good’ motivation.The findings of this study revealed statistically significant relationship between employee work behaviour and organizational efficacy (p value 0.012) at 95% (p≤0.05) probability level. However, the relationship between gender and employee work revealed no statistically significant relationship (0.571) at 95% (p≤0.05) probability level.The study recommended adequate motivation of employees so as to boost organizational efficacy and performance.

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Food Choice Decisions of Collegiate Division I Athletes: A Qualitative Exploratory Study

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13072322 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (7) ◽

pp. 2322

Author(s):

Kaitlyn M. Eck ◽

Carol Byrd-Bredbenner

Keyword(s):

Health Beliefs ◽

Fast Food ◽

Division I ◽

Iron Protein ◽

Food And Nutrition ◽

Fried Foods ◽

Potential Benefits ◽

And Performance ◽

Division I Athletes ◽

Nutrition Professionals

Limited research has examined athletes’ food and health beliefs and decisions and the congruence of these decisions with recommendations from nutrition professionals. This study aimed to improve understanding of athletes’ food-related beliefs and practices to enable nutrition professionals to more effectively enhance performance while protecting athletes’ health. Division I college athletes (n = 14, 64% female) from a variety of sports were recruited to participate in 20-min semi-structured phone interviews about food and nutrition-related behaviors and cognitions. Data were content analyzed to identify themes and trends. Prominent factors influencing athletes’ food choices were potential benefits to health and performance, availability of foods, and recommendations from sports dietitians. Foods commonly consumed by athletes, including fruits, vegetables, and lean protein, were generally healthy and aligned with sports nutrition recommendations. Athletes avoided energy-dense nutrient-poor foods, such as fast food and fried foods, with the goal of improving performance. Some athletes took supplements (i.e., multivitamin, iron, protein) on the premise that they would improve health and enhance performance or recovery. While athletes’ nutrition behaviors are generally congruent with current recommendations, findings highlighted misconceptions held by athletes related to the benefits of some supplements and the belief that packaged/processed foods were inherently less healthy than other options. Nutrition misconceptions held by athletes and incongruities between athletes’ nutrition knowledge and behaviors suggest that dietitians should aim to dispel misconceptions held by athletes and provide additional guidance and information to support athletes’ current healthful behaviors to ensure these behaviors extend beyond their college athletic career.

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Factors Affecting Healthful Eating Among Touring Popular Musicians and Singers

Medical Problems of Performing Artists ◽

10.21091/mppa.2016.2013 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 63-68 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Erin Cizek ◽

Patrick Kelly ◽

Kathleen Kress ◽

Mildred Mattfeldt-Beman

Keyword(s):

Environmental Factors ◽

Fast Food ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Good Health ◽

Food Choices ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Positive Attitudes ◽

Musical Background ◽

And Performance ◽

Healthful Food

Maintaining good health is essential for touring musicians and singers. The stressful demands of touring may impact food choices, leading to detrimental effects on health and performance. This exploratory pilot study aimed to assess factors affecting healthful eating of touring musicians and singers. A 46-item survey was used to assess food- and nutrition-related attitudes, knowledge and behaviors, and environmental factors, as well as lifestyle, musical background, and demographic data. Participants (n=35) were recruited from a musicians’ assistance foundation as well as touring musical theater productions and a music festival. Results indicate that touring musicians and singers had positive attitudes regarding healthful foods. Of 35 respondents, 80.0% indicated eating healthful food was important to them. Respondents reported feeling confident selecting (76.5%) and preparing (82.4%) healthful foods; however, they showed uncertainty when determining if carbohydrate-containing foods should be consumed or avoided. Respondents indicated environmental factors including availability and cost of healthy food options and tour schedules limited access to healthful foods. Venues (73.5%), fast food restaurants (67.6%), and airports (64.7%) were the most frequently identified locations in need of offering more healthful food choices. Respondents (52.9%) indicated more support from others while touring would help them make healthier food choices. More research is needed to develop mobile wellness programs as well as performance-based nutrition guidelines for musicians and singers that address the unique demands associated with touring.

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BRAND APPEAL AND CUSTOMERS’ PATRONAGE OF FAST FOOD FIRMS IN PORT HARCOURT

African Journal of Business and Economic Development ◽

10.46654/ajbed.117115 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 16-28

Author(s):

Harcourt Horsfall

Keyword(s):

Significant Influence ◽

Fast Food ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Fast Food Industry ◽

Port Harcourt ◽

Research Gap ◽

Patronage Intention ◽

Rivers State ◽

Percent Response Rate

In theory, brand appeal represents an integrated notion employing a broad stretch of routes, methods and tools that may be considered as a strategy for achieving sustainable customer patronage. Although this concept has been thoroughly examined in various studies there is a research gap regarding its usage in generating customer patronage in the fast food industry. The aim of this research project is to examine and evaluate the degree of the application of brand appeal in customer patronage in fast food firms in Rivers State of Nigeria. The population of the study was 65 fast food firms, from which a sample of 39 was drawn based on the Taro Yemen’s formula. The simple random sampling technique was employed to select 200 respondents from 39fast food firms in Rivers State of Nigeria. The data were gathered by questionnaire survey on 200 respondents. 200 copies of questionnaires were received useful, obtaining a 93 percent response rate. The simple regression statistics was used to test the hypotheses. The results illustrates that emotional brand appeal has a strong, positive and significant influence on patronage intention, and a very strong, positive and significant influence on patronage action. The study also found that rational brand appeal has a strong, positive and significant influence on patronage intention and patronage action. The study therefore, concludes that brand appeal significantly influences customer patronage of fast food firms in Rivers State. The study recommends amongst others that fast food managers should focus particularly on emotional brand appeal to ensure that their companies address adequately, patronage intentions and patronage action.

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EMPLOYEE PERCEPTION AND PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL: AN EVALUATION OF SELECTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN PORT HARCOURT

EPRA International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Studies ◽

10.36713/epra5285 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 80-95

Author(s):

Bienwi-Patrick, Ledum ◽

B. Chima Onuoha ◽

Best C. Eke

Keyword(s):

Procedural Justice ◽

Performance Appraisal ◽

Pay For Performance ◽

High Rate ◽

Published Data ◽

Employee Perception ◽

Appraisal System ◽

Port Harcourt ◽

Performance Appraisal System ◽

And Performance

Performance Appraisal system represents a major tool for most of the organizations to evaluate various aspects of their employees. Despite the prominence of the organizational phenomenon, very limited research is done in Nigerian organization in this area .To analyses the perception of employees regarding the performance appraisal system implementation, the Deposit Money Banks in Port Harcourt, Rivers state are selected due to the reported high rate of staff turnover. In order to analyze the perception of employees regarding the new system and its implementation, 33 item questionnaires consist of 4 independent and one dependent variables was distributed among 150 employees who were acquainted with the Performance appraisal procedure. The study employed four measures of performance appraisal which are Procedural justice, Goal setting, feedback and Pay for performance and one criterion variable, the employee perception towards these performance appraisal process. The instrument used was a 5 point Likert scale questionnaire. Factor analysis and regression analysis was done through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25.The result shows the process was implemented as per organization guidelines to the overall satisfaction of employees. There are however some areas of improvement which have been noted in the conclusion. The results and outcome are in line with international published data. KEYWORDS: Employee Perception, Performance Appraisal, Procedural Justice.

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Psychological Capital and Performance of Secretarial Personnel in ICT-Based Organizations (A Study of National Institute of Information Technology and Ministry of Information, Port Harcourt, Rivers State)

Business Management and Strategy ◽

10.5296/bms.v8i2.12398 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 124

Author(s):

ANELE, Clement A. MABEN ◽

Micheal King Atimi-Yousuo ◽

Kenebara, Florence Aniambrade

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Human Resources ◽

Psychological Capital ◽

Psychological State ◽

Positive Psychological Capital ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Port Harcourt ◽

And Performance ◽

Training Programmes ◽

Rivers State

This study focused on Secretarial Performance, Engagement and Development through Psychological Capital of Secretarial Personnel in ICT-Based Organizations- National Institute of Information Technology and Ministry of Information, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. The study employed the descriptive research design. Population of the study comprises secretarial staff and their bosses in National Institute of Information Technology, and Ministry of Information in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. A sample size of 54 staff were randomly selected. Findings show that for management of the organizations to achieve organizational objectives, it must not only make use of both human and non- human resources in its disposal, and should also develop and train employee’s psychological capital. Based on the findings of the study, it recommends that factors that make positive psychological capital should be outstanding and treated with great care. Also, training programmes and facilities should be structured in organizations to enhance the psychological state of secretaries.

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