THE IMPACT OF ERGONOMIC POLICY ON EMPLOYEE EFFECTIVENESS CASE STUDY: MUMIAS SUGAR COMPANY (K) LTD

TABLE OF CONTENT

DECLARATION

APPROVAL

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

ABSTRACT

LIST OF TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.0 Background of the study

1.1 Statement of the problem

1.2 Purpose of the study

1.3 Specific objectives of the study

1.4 Research questions

1.5 Significance of the study

1.6 Scope of the study

1.7 Conceptual framework

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0 INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2.1 The Effects of Safety Communication on Employee Effectiveness

2.2 The Effects of Safety Training on Employee Effectiveness

2.3 The Effects of Safety Precautions on Employee Effectiveness

CHAPTER THREE

METHODOLOGY

3.0 INTRODUCTION

3.1 Research design

3.2 Research site

3.3 The study population

3.4 Sample size, Selection and Techniques

3.5 Research Instruments

3.6 Data Analysis and processing

CHAPTER FOUR 18

PHOTOGRAPH PRESENTATION AND DATA ANALYSIS 18

4.0 INTRODUCTION 18

4.1 Effects of safety communication on employee effectiveness at (WPPM)-KENYA 18

4.2 The effects of safety training on employees' effectiveness 20

4.3 The effects of safety measures/precaution on employees' effectiveness 23

CHAPTER FIVE 26

SUMMARY, CONCLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 26

5.0 Introduction 26

5.1 Summary 26

5.2 Conclusions 27

5.3 Recommendations 27

REFERENCES 29

APPENDIX A: PROPOSED BUDGET

APPENDIX B: TIME SCHEDULE OF THE STUDY

APPENDIX C: ADMINISTRATORS QUESTIONNAIRE

APPENDIX D: EMPLOYEES QUESTIONNAIRE

ABSTRACT 

The research topic was chosen because most private and public sector industries do not believe that safety policy can enhance employees' effectiveness and performance in work place. The research topic was to examine the impact of ergonomic policy on employee's effectiveness in Mumias Sugar Company (K) Ltd Specific objectives were used to assess the effects of safety communication on employee effectiveness at Mumias Sugar Company (K) Ltd, to investigate the  effects of safety training on employee effectiveness at Mumias Sugar Company (K) Ltd, and to evaluate the effects of safety measures/precautions on employee's effectiveness at Mumias Sugar Company (K) Ltd. The data was collected using the following methods: research design, research site, study population, sample size techniques and the research instruments. The research instruments used were; Questionnaires were used in most cases together with others instruments such as, Observation and interviews. The data obtained was analyzed and presented in tabular form showing the percentage and frequencies based on the analyzed info1mation, photographs were also taken to back up the evidence. These provided a clear meaning and therefore easy understanding of the data presented. Summaries were also drawn and conclusions made from presented analyzed data. The result revealed that safety policy is a very significant aspect at Murnias Sugar Company (K) Ltd though it was taken for granted by management. However, for an industry such as Mumias Sugar Company (K) Ltd to perform effectively as required, management has to ensure that safety concern is highly prioritized.