The Corporate International [ISSN: 2581-6438 (online)]

Importance and Techniques of Feedback

Pathum Sookaromdee, Viroj Wiwanitkit — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:43:47 +0000

This article discusses the significance of feedback and its application in various contexts. It emphasizes the principles and techniques of providing effective feedback, as well as the mindset and approach necessary when receiving feedback. The aim is to help individuals understand the value of feedback and develop skills to use it constructively for personal and professional growth.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Airliners and Baggage Handlers regarding the Use of Permethrin Insecticide on Aircraft

Devon Crossfield, Dehan Brown, Clifton Foster, Paul Andrew Bourne

Introduction: Jamaica is one of the countries that does ongoing aircraft spraying on arrival. In response to the Ministry of Health Jamaica guidelines, permethrin insecticide will be administered in aircraft disinfection, including cockpit, cabin, and cargo holes. This matter is done in cases where other approved disinfection methods are not done.

Objective: To evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of airliners and baggage handlers regarding using permethrin insecticide on aircraft, providing a comprehensive understanding of their perceptions and behaviours in this context.

Methods and materials: This study employed a quantitative cross-sectional correlational survey design. The research sample was randomly selected from airliners and baggage handlers of Norman Manley International Airport. One hundred (100) 184 employees were invited to participate in this study. This type of organisation was conveniently selected due to its availability to the research team; the process included selecting an organisation to which she is employed.

Findings: It revealed that 49 (68.1%) of the respondents in this study were males, while 23 (31.9%) were females. The findings revealed a high level of knowledge of airliners and baggage handlers regarding using permethrin insecticide on aircraft (mean = 11.90; SD 1.59). Similarly, the attitude of airliners and baggage handlers towards using permethrin insecticide on aircraft was high (mean = 4.17; SD 1.74). Additionally, the findings showed that the mean rating of the practice of airliners and baggage handlers towards using permethrin insecticide on aircraft was 2.51; SD= .82, indicating a moderate level of practice towards permethrin use.

Conclusion: Airliners and baggage handlers have a high knowledge and attitude towards using permethrin insecticide on aircraft.

Leadership in the 21st Century: A Gendered Perspective

Paul Andrew Bourne, Clifton Foster — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:59:15 +0000

The study sought to explore leadership, leadership effectiveness, personality, and leadership behaviour from the vantage point of a female leader in a public hospital in Jamaica. The study examines leadership in the 21^st century from/based on a gendered perspective. The study employed a qualitative epistemological approach and utilised a descriptive contingency theory by way of a case study. From the perspective of the interviewed person, some issues of importance emerged, and these are as follows: I have to now employ various leadership strategies depending on the situation or problem I have to deal with. Hence, it has, over time, helped me to become an even better leader. There are some similarities in my leadership style and who I believe is an ideal leader. However, I will need to think deeply about this one. Managing resources and people has been challenging, and working with people is the hardest. I have faced situations where people expressed that I should not have gotten the position because other senior staff were at the institution before me.

However, I have had good experiences because I allow people to feel comfortable to come to me with whatever problem they have, and I also try to be fair in my decision-making. Before being selected for the Director's position, I struggled with some senior managers because they felt I was after their job. I qualified for the director position, and they felt threatened. However, as a senior manager, the staff thought I would be extremely hard on them because I strongly believed in discipline and order. What makes the difference is my leadership style. I do not lead with emotion; I am a rational leader, if there is any such leadership style. This unique leadership style, devoid of emotion, is a fascinating aspect of the study. Although rich insights were gleaned from the findings, no generalisations can be made simply because of the subjective data collection method. On this premise, the work interprets the results within the context of descriptive contingency theory, which provides scientific facts from a subjective position.