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Effect of Collective Bargaining Process on Industrial Relations Environment in Public Universities in Kenya

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: This article investigates the effect of collective bargaining process on industrial relations environment in public universities in Kenya. The data used in analysis is based on stratified probability sample of 322 respondents interviewed in 2012 in the three public universities in Kenya. Expert judgment was used to determine the validity while Cronbach alpha coefficient was used to determine reliability of research instruments. Qualitative and quantitative data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Exploratory factor analysis was performed to reduce large number of variables for further analysis. Linear regression analysis was employed to determine the effect of collective bargaining process on industrial relations. The result show that collective bargaining process has a significant effect on industrial relations environment (ß=0.495, p

Source: Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2013.v4n2p275

Authors: Patrick J. Akhaukwa, Loice Maru, John Byaruhanga

Institutions: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Moi University, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Labor Movements and Unions

Subfield: Industrial relations

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2024770458

FWCI: 3.168

Cites: 24

Cited by: 10

Related to: 10