This paper discusses social and technological factors which are influencing Kenya's organizations, how culture influence our perceptions toward a particular/certain business organization, and whether human resource managers should consider one's personality as a critical job performance factor.
The paper is sub-divided into three questions. Students studying Organization Behavior, Human Resource Management, Economics, and Strategic Management, can gain a lot of knowledge from this work.
Table of Contents
Social and technological factors which are influencing Kenya’s organizations
(A) Social forces :
1. Pollution
2. Changing values
3. Poverty
4. Employment and education
5. International financial institutions’ emphasis on sustainable development
6. Change in the people’s lifestyle and living standards
(B) Technological forces :
1. Information and communication technologies in distance education
2. Environmental concerns
Does culture influence our perceptions?
Whether human resource managers should consider one’s personality as critical job performance factor
1. Morale
2. Learning ability
3. Experience
4. Culture
5. Attitude
Research Objectives and Key Topics
The primary objective of this work is to examine the various social, cultural, and technological factors that exert influence on organizational structures and practices within the Kenyan context. It seeks to analyze how environmental concerns, economic shifts, and human behavioral aspects dictate the operational strategies of modern businesses.
- Impact of social forces such as pollution and poverty on organizational policy.
- The evolving relationship between technology, education, and distance learning.
- Cultural influence on perception, organizational beliefs, and business ethics.
- The role of human personality traits—such as morale, attitude, and experience—in job performance.
- Strategic management responses to shifting demographic and socioeconomic conditions.
Excerpt from the Book
Pollution
During the last few years, Kenyan organizations have become conscious of a serious problem regarding their physical environment. Firms and industries cannot continue to produce goods and then carelessly discard waste without upsetting the balance of nature. Pollution affects the land we use, the water we drink and the air we breathe. The survival of mankind depends on how well the society controls its natural environment.
When Kenya was ‘young’, pollution did not show its great effect on the land, water and air. Few goods were produced and the population was small. Now that we have more than 30 million people and the quantity of goods produced is so great, that the environment is seriously affected.
To curb this problem of pollution, local governments and environmental agencies have passed control laws. Business firms have become more conscious of the needs to take deliberate – sometimes – costly actions to help improve the physical environment.
Summary of Chapters
Social and technological factors which are influencing Kenya’s organizations: This section provides an overview of how external environmental, economic, and technological pressures reshape the priorities and operational responsibilities of Kenyan businesses.
Does culture influence our perceptions?: This chapter explores the deep-seated impact of societal values, religious beliefs, and institutional norms on how organizations are structured and how they communicate with their target audiences.
Whether human resource managers should consider one’s personality as critical job performance factor: This analysis focuses on the importance of individual employee traits, specifically morale, learning ability, experience, and attitude, in determining organizational effectiveness and success.
Keywords
Kenya, Organizational Behavior, Social Forces, Technological Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Pollution, Corporate Culture, Human Resource Management, Job Performance, Employee Morale, Business Ethics, Economic Shifts, Globalization, Poverty, Workforce Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core subject of this publication?
The document investigates the diverse external and internal factors—social, technological, and cultural—that significantly influence the operations and management of organizations in Kenya.
What are the central thematic areas covered in the text?
The main themes include environmental sustainability, the impact of socioeconomic shifts like poverty on labor, the role of ICT in education, and the significance of personality and culture in Human Resource Management.
What is the primary research goal?
The goal is to understand how environmental, cultural, and individual human factors create challenges and opportunities for Kenyan organizations to operate effectively and ethically.
What scientific or analytical approach does the author use?
The author uses a qualitative descriptive approach, drawing upon existing social and economic concepts to link macro-level societal changes to micro-level organizational management practices.
Which topics are addressed in the main body of the work?
The main body covers social stressors (pollution, poverty, education), technological integration, the intersection of culture and perception, and the criteria for evaluating personnel performance.
How would one characterize this work with keywords?
The work is best characterized by terms such as organizational behavior, Kenyan business environment, socio-cultural factors, HR management, and sustainability.
How do environmental concerns specifically influence Kenyan firms?
Environmental concerns are forcing firms to move away from careless waste disposal toward sustainable, often cost-heavy, compliance with government-mandated environmental regulations.
What role does culture play in organizational perception according to the author?
Culture shapes the way organizations interact with society, influencing marketing practices, dress codes, and the internal acceptance of management policies based on the community's ingrained beliefs.
Why should HR managers consider personality traits as job performance factors?
Personality traits like attitude, morale, and learning ability are seen as key indicators of an employee's capability to align with organizational goals and adapt to changing external environments.
- Quote paper
- Teddy Kimathi (Author), 2007, Social and Technological Factors Influencing Kenya's Organizations, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/380761
