Factors Affecting Job Involvement in an Organization: A Case of Nzoia Sugar Company Limited

Abstract

This research explores major factors that affect job involvement and these are motivation, personal factors, training and job characteristics. It first looks at the background information on job involvement and brief background information about the organization under study, Nzoia Sugar Company. The statement of the problem follows explaining why the research is to be conducted. To achieve the main goal of study, four objectives are identified.

Literature review about job involvement is discussed at length giving theoretical and model framework of the research. Here theories and models relevant to the study are discussed. Then conceptual framework is given and its independent variables are explored.  After this, a critique of the research is pointed out, research gaps identified and recommendation for future study is given.

The research design used is a case study. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods are used. The population of the research and the target population of four hundred employees are used. Both primary and secondary data is collected to meet the objectives of the study. The research instrument used is questionnaire. For quantitative data collected, it is analyzed using descriptive statistical method. Frequency means and standard deviations are identified as appropriate statistical tools. Qualitative method is analyzed using coding pattern and content analysis technique.

Data analysis and interpretation of the research findings are done to summarize, interpret data and communicate the results in a meaningful way. Statistical tools like percentages, bar charts, pie charts have also been used to show the comparison in this analysis. In conclusion, summary of the findings, recommendations to support future research and a precise conclusion in relation to the objectives of the study are discussed.