Factors influencing low productivity in agro-development company limited, Taveta district, Kenya (a case study of sisal workers in Taveta)
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2011-09
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Kampala international international: School Of Law
Abstract
The study was carried out in Agro-Development Company limited, Taveta district, Coast province. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study to determine factors influencing low production in Agro- Development company limited. The study subjects were workers in Agro-development Company. The study area was selected using systematic random sampling. Data was collected using self-administered interviews, check lists and were analysed electronically using a computer. Data has been presented using tables, charts and percentages. The study area was selected using systematic random sampling. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires; check lists and analyzed electronically usmg a computer. Data was presented using tables, charts and percentages. The study revealed that a large number (93%) of the respondents in the company were not skilled. Child labour was also noted although in a small proportion. Majority of the respondents (80%) worked for long hours which were tedious. The study also found out that a large number of the respondents (95%) were not housed by the
company and were living in small rented houses whose conditions was deplorable. It also revealed that majority of the respondents (92%) earned a meagre income of Kshs. 2000- Kshs 4000, which was not enough to sustain their livelihood. From the study findings, almost all the workers were not wearing Personal Protective Equipment. The company did not provide the same and it exposed them to inhuman and hazardous working conditions. It was also found out that there was no medical scheme (I 00%) for all the workers. Majority of the respondents (89%) were not motivated in their place of work. Further, the study revealed that workers were denied benefits such as annual leave, inequitable and inadequate remuneration. Also a large number of the workers (95%) were not satisfied with the working environment.
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A dissertation presented to the faculty of law, Kampala international university in partial fulfillment for the award of a degree in law.
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Labour law, Low productivity, Agro-development company limited, sisal workers in Taveta, Kenya