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Conflict Transformation Strategy in Organisations in Nigeria: Roles of Counselling Psychologists
(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences Vol. 13 Issue 1 (March, 2025), 2025-03) Sabina N. OBI; Alimat Aderoju, OLAWOYIN
It has been submitted over time that conflict is inevitable in any organization mainly because of individual differences, varied interests and the push for service of self. For an individual interestingly, there are at least, three types of intrapersonal conflict, how much more would it be for many people within a social space? Problems continue to emanate in the world of work as workers have different experiences and the system in which their work may not adequately take care of their individual needs. Different strategies have been adopted by experts in human resources management in handling conflicts. However, conflict transformation strategy seems not to have been adequately adopted, and this leaves a gap in literature. This evidenced-based approach stands out as it employs conflict analysis, involving actors in the driving seat of social change, adopting principle of inclusion in peace building,using holistic human rights approach, considering moral dilemmas, and overcoming gender-specific power relations and violence. This paper highlights and discusses the roles of counselling psychologists in ensuring the use of conflict transformation strategy in organisations in Nigeria. Recommendations are made among which is comprehensive conflict analysis and inclusive approach in effectively dealing with conflicts in the workplace.
Effect of Inductive and Deductive Teaching Strategies on Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Further Mathematics in Oyo State
(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences Vol. 13 Issue 1 (March, 2025), 2025-03) Tunde Rasheed RAHEEM; Philias Olatunde YARA
This study investigates the Effect of Inductive and Deductive Teaching Strategies on Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Further Mathematics in Oyo State.Three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. A pretest–posttest quasi–experimental design was applied. Multistage sampling procedure was adopted to purposively select threeSchools of Science for the study from the three senatorial districts in Oyo state. A sample size of 108 participants comprises 50 male students and 58 female students were involved in the study. Differential and Integral Calculus Achievement Test (DICAT)(KR20=0.84) was used as instrument for data collection. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used for data analysis. There was a significant main effect of Deductive Teaching Strategy on Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Further Mathematics [F(1, 63)=11.321, P<0.05]. There was a significant interaction effect of Inductive and Deductive Teaching Strategies on Senior Secondary School Students' Academic Achievement in Further Mathematics [F(2,104)=10.128, P<0.05]. From the results, it is concluded that the most effective and preferred teaching strategy is the Deductive Teaching Strategy. Base on the findings, it is suggested that application of Deductive Teaching Strategy or Combined Inductive and Deductive Teaching Strategies should be considered to improve students’ academic achievement in Further Mathematics.
Assessment of the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Tourism and Hospitality Industry in the United Kingdom
(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences Vol. 13 Issue 1 (March, 2025), 2025-03) Pierre SMITH; Kolawole FARINLOYE; Samson OJO; Mayowa ADULOJU; Sunmola FASHOLA; Oyeyemi SORETIRE; Matilda ADETUBERU; Faith ALAGI
This study investigated and provided an understanding of effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism and hospitality industry, in the United Kingdom. For this research, explanatory research design was adopted. The survey followed the standard measures comprising 250 structured questionnaires, divided into four (4) sections, namely demographic profile; COVID-19 behaviour; Tourists’ attitude and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. With tourism and hospitality operators of national importance selected through proportionate stratified sampling technique as the respondents, only 207 feedbacks were retrieved, while data from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) was equally be reviewed. Data were analysed through Man-Whitney (U), and Kruskal-Wallis (H) test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Factor analysis with Varimax rotation (reliability and convergent validity of construct). Finally, Ordinal regression (PLUM) and Multinomial Logistic Model (MLR) were applied for assessing the influences of effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism and hospitality industry, in the United Kingdom. Findings revealed a high level (0.84%) of Covid-19’s effect on tourism and hospitality operators. More than 60% of respondents correctly answered majority of questions, but few cases namely time, value of money and less corporate tax, were major negative (-0.45) effects of the pandemic on their operations. Except share for the transport-markets, regulatory frameworks and corporate tax, level of effects of the pandemic were not varying statistically according to area of studies. It was also found that maximum selected indicators of effects of the pandemic were dependent on control variables except source of income, attended patronage and profit returns. Data further showed that transport and logistics were the worse-hit by the pandemic, wherein respondents recorded 100% losses; significant at α=0.859 and β=0.897, respectively. It can be concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant effect on the tourism and hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Increased level of education and awareness are really necessary to forestall any future outbreaks’ effect of such magnitude on the said industry.
School Welfare Measures and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour among Administrative Staff in Private Universities in Oyo State, Nigeria
(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences Vol. 13 Issue 1 (March, 2025), 2025-03) Onome Peace AVURAKOGHENE; Afolakemi O. OREDEIN
There seem to be a pressing concern regarding organisational citizenship behaviour among educational stakeholders in Oyo State, Nigeria as observed by the researcher. It appears that there is a noticeable decline in the organisational citizenship behaviour of administrative staff within private universities in Oyo State, resulting in various detrimental outcomes such as diminished organisational support, decreased job satisfaction, and reduced organisational effectiveness. Poor organisational justice, poor work motivation, a heavy workload may be the reason for the observed phenomena among other factors. Many studies have been carried out to identify the causes of the aforementioned problem in other states, but it seems little attention has been paid by researchers in Oyo State. Thus, to fill this gap, this study investigated the relationship between school welfare and organisational citizenship behaviour among administrative staff in private universities in Oyo State. Total enumeration sampling technique was utilised to arrive at a sample size of 675 administrative staff. Se(ASOCBQ) for administrative staff was used to collect data, and the reliability of the instrument was determined using cronbach’s alpha α = 0.995. The study employed various descriptive statistics, such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, to address the research questions. Additionally, inferential statistics, specifically the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC), was employed to rigorously test the hypotheses. The study reveals a remarkably high level of organisational citizenship behaviour and school welfare measures with a weighted mean of 3.23 and 3.14 respectively. Findings from correlation analysis between school welfare measures and organisational citizenship behaviour indicate an exceptionally high correlation coefficient of 0.995**, suggesting a strong and consistent linear relationship.Among recommendations, the study suggests providing specialised training or workshops to enhance courteous behaviour among administrative staff, especially considering a slightly lower level of courtesy behaviour involvement.
Exploration of Non-Biodegradable Materials in Concrete Production for University Building in Nigeria
(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences Vol. 13 Issue 1 (March, 2025, 2025-03) Olayemi Stephen OLASEHINDE; Oluwatosin Esther OGUNWO; Hafsat Musa ABDULLAHI
Construction industry presents an attractive market for the use of nonbiodegradable materials, because one of the principal components of construction is concrete, due to its high compressive strength. Incorporating waste glass as coarse aggregate in structural concrete has the potential to not only produce environmental benefits in the reduction of landfill, but to also reduce costs for university building in Nigeria. This paper described the influence of coarse glass on the fresh, hardened properties of concrete and compare to the control (0%) and the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with Energy-Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). Coarse aggregate (gavel) was partial replacement with coarse glass aggregates at 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%. Tests are conducted in compliance with British Standard (BS). Mix ratio 1:2.5:3.5 (cement: fine aggregate: coarse aggregate) was used with 0.50 water/cement ratio to produce grade 25 concrete at 28 days. Results showed that slump decreases with increase in coarse glass. 10% partial replacement has good compression of 31.18 N/mm2after 28 days and SEM analysis showed he portion of cracking and bonding effect which denoted the existence of Calcium Silicate Hydrates (C-S-H gel) and Calcium Hydroxide (CH). Therefore, glasscrete showed potential for becoming an additional sustainable solution for waste recycling.