Browsing by Author "Uzoka, Faith M. E."

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    Examining Career Orientations Of Information Systems Personnel in an Emerging Economy Context
    (2008-12) Mgaya, Klodwig V.; Uzoka, Faith M. E.; Kitindi, Ernest G.; Shemi, Alice
    A number of studies on career orientations of information systems (IS) personnel have focused on developed countries. This study attempts to examine career anchors of IS personnel from the perspective of a developing country, Botswana. The results of the study show that IS personnel in Botswana exhibit career orientations similar to those identified in literature. However, there are some variations, which are attributed to cultural and socio-economic peculiarities. The study indicates that life style does not feature as a significant career anchor in Botswana. The dominant career anchors include organizational stability (security) and sense of service (service). Gender, age, and educational qualifications tend to moderate the career anchors significantly; thus creating a partition of the anchors across demographic groups.
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    Stay Or Quit: IT Personnel Turnover in Botswana
    (2011-05) Uzoka, Faith M. E.; Mgaya, Klodwig V.; Shemi, Alice; Kitindi, Ernest G.; Akinnuwesi, Boluwaji
    Information Technology (IT) has become a major driver of business functions of organizations. Recruiting and retaining competent IT personnel has become a key managerial function. A number of studies (especially in the developed world) have focused on IT personnel issues such as career orientations, recruitment, and turnover. This study contributes to the literature on IT personnel turnover intentions from a developing country perspective. The results of the study indicate that majority of the IT personnel either intend to leave their jobs for another or uncertain about whether or not to leave their jobs. Job satisfaction and growth opportunities are key influences on turnover intention. Career satisfaction, supervisor support, organization commitment, length of service, and age did not contribute significantly to turnover intention.