Organizational Culture and Drop Out Rate of Learners in Selected Primary Schools in Nandi Central District, Kenya

ABSTRACT 

The title of the study was Organizational Culture and Dropout Rate of Learners in Nandi Central District Primary Schools. The study sought to determine the relationship between organizational culture and pupils drop out rate in Nandi central district. It was guided by these four objectives; (i)to determine the profile of the respondents in respect to age, gender, level of education and type of school ii) Determine the level of organizational culture iii)determine the level of pupils drop out rate, iv) the significant relationship between the extent of organizational culture and level of pupils’ dropout rate. The study sample was 231, consisting of all teachers in the 8 selected schools Using a descriptive correlation survey design and expostfacto, the study found out that there is satisfactory level of organizational culture, there is also very low levels of dropout rate in the primary schools in Nandi Central District. The findings showed no significant relationship between the extent of organizational culture and the level of learner’s dropout rate. Based on the findings of the study, the following are recommended; that for the adaptation of schooling institutions to better respond to the needs of all learners, including discipline and attendance policies that maintain high standards without alienating students from schools, scheduling adaptations that accommodate learners needs, smaller school communities, and more challenging and engaging class work.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Declaration A

Declaration B ii

Approval sheet iii

Dedication iv

Acknowledgement v

Abstract vi

Table of Contents vii

List of Tables ix

Chapter One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 2

Purpose of the Study 3

Objectives of the Study 3

Research Questions 4

Hypothesis 4

Scope of the Study 4

Significance of the Study 5

Operational Definitions 6

Chapter Two REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 7

Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Experts! Authors 7

Theoretical Perspective 22

Related Studies 25

Chapter Three METHODOLOGY 29

Research Design 29

Research Population 29

Sample Size 29

Sampling Procedure 30

Research Instruments 30

Data gathering Procedures 31

Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 32

Data Analysis 32

Ethical Considerations 33

Limitations of the Study 33

Chapter four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Chapter Five FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS 42

Findings 42

Conclusion 44

Recommendations 44

REFERENCES 46

APPENDICES 54

APPENDIX I: Transmittal Letter 54

APPENDIX II: Informed Consent 55

APPENDIX III: Transmittal letter for respondents 56

APPENDIX IV: FACE SHEET; profile of the respondents 57

APPENDIX V: Research Instruments Questionnaire to 58

Determine extent of organizational culture

APPENDIX VI: Record sheet: Pupils’ dropout Rate 60

APPENDIX VII: Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 61