Investigating leadership support, training and workplace culture in preventing gender-based violene : A study in IFE Central, Nigeria

This research investigates the role of leadership support, employee training, and workplace culture in reducing gender-based violence within IFE Central's local government in Nigeria. the study draws upon the existing literature on leadership, workplace culture, and gender-based violence preven...

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Main Author: Tunde Sola, Aladegbonmire
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Published: 2024
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spelling my-uum-etd.112762024-10-13T00:17:29Z Investigating leadership support, training and workplace culture in preventing gender-based violene : A study in IFE Central, Nigeria 2024 Tunde Sola, Aladegbonmire Meddour, Houcine School of Business Management School of Business Management HF5549-5549.5 Personnel Management. Employment This research investigates the role of leadership support, employee training, and workplace culture in reducing gender-based violence within IFE Central's local government in Nigeria. the study draws upon the existing literature on leadership, workplace culture, and gender-based violence prevention strategies. The focus is primarily on the relationship between effective leadership practices, an inclusive workplace culture, employee training and the prevalence of gender-based violence within IFE Central Local Government. A survey using a self-designed questionnaire was conducted at IFE Central, Nigeria. The survey involved 300 employees selected through multi-stage sampling. Descriptive statistics (percentages, means, and standard deviations) were used to analyze the data collected with SPSS software. The findings indicate that leadership support and a positive workplace culture have vital roles in the prevention of gender-based violence among employees. Such a supportive environment directly correlates with reduced instances of gender-based violence and improved employee performance. The study highlights the significance of leadership in fostering a culture of respect, equality, and safety, emphasizing that combating gender-based violence is both a leadership and organizational culture responsibility. This study contributes substantially to the existing knowledge on leadership practices, employee safety, employee training and well-being, whilst providing guidance to organizations in devising effective strategies for mitigating gender-based violence. The study recommends that organizations can implement strategies to strengthen leadership support, develop comprehensive training programs, and provide ongoing training and mentorship for both new and existing staff. These actions can significantly contribute to preventing and mitigating GBV in the workplace. 2024 Thesis https://etd.uum.edu.my/11276/ https://etd.uum.edu.my/11276/1/depositpermission-s829314.pdf text eng staffonly https://etd.uum.edu.my/11276/2/s829314_01.pdf text eng public other masters Universiti Utara Malaysia
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advisor Meddour, Houcine
topic HF5549-5549.5 Personnel Management
Employment
spellingShingle HF5549-5549.5 Personnel Management
Employment
Tunde Sola, Aladegbonmire
Investigating leadership support, training and workplace culture in preventing gender-based violene : A study in IFE Central, Nigeria
description This research investigates the role of leadership support, employee training, and workplace culture in reducing gender-based violence within IFE Central's local government in Nigeria. the study draws upon the existing literature on leadership, workplace culture, and gender-based violence prevention strategies. The focus is primarily on the relationship between effective leadership practices, an inclusive workplace culture, employee training and the prevalence of gender-based violence within IFE Central Local Government. A survey using a self-designed questionnaire was conducted at IFE Central, Nigeria. The survey involved 300 employees selected through multi-stage sampling. Descriptive statistics (percentages, means, and standard deviations) were used to analyze the data collected with SPSS software. The findings indicate that leadership support and a positive workplace culture have vital roles in the prevention of gender-based violence among employees. Such a supportive environment directly correlates with reduced instances of gender-based violence and improved employee performance. The study highlights the significance of leadership in fostering a culture of respect, equality, and safety, emphasizing that combating gender-based violence is both a leadership and organizational culture responsibility. This study contributes substantially to the existing knowledge on leadership practices, employee safety, employee training and well-being, whilst providing guidance to organizations in devising effective strategies for mitigating gender-based violence. The study recommends that organizations can implement strategies to strengthen leadership support, develop comprehensive training programs, and provide ongoing training and mentorship for both new and existing staff. These actions can significantly contribute to preventing and mitigating GBV in the workplace.
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title Investigating leadership support, training and workplace culture in preventing gender-based violene : A study in IFE Central, Nigeria
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