Impact of HIV/Aids on the workplace. A case study on selected organisations in Ndola, Copperbelt Province

Bachelor Thesis , 2010 , 111 Pages , Grade: B

Psychology - Work, Business, Organisation

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of HIV and AIDS on the workplace in Ndola based organizations. The study was conducted on six (6) organizations namely; Lubuto High School, Ndola City Council, Zambia Prevention Treatment and Care, National Airports Corporation Limited, Tropical Diseases Research Centre and Zambia Breweries in Ndola, Copperbelt Province of Zambia.
The study involved ninety (90) respondents from the selected organisations who held top, middle and low level management positions and also members of the general workforce. The numbers were arrived at in order to validate the data which was collected so that almost plausible conclusions could be drawn from the data collected. The data was collected through a self administered questionnaire, interviews and observation. The questions in the questionnaires were closed ended. Data collected was manually processed and analysed. The responses were coded and grouped to establish the emerging themes in the study. Data was later presented using tables and figures. Purposive sampling methods were used for top and middle level managers. Random sampling method was used lower level managers and the employees.
This study it was learned that HIV/AIDS in the workplace is to some extent affecting the functioning of the organisations in Ndola. The impact of the HIV/AIDS at the workplace is in threefold and these are declining productivity, declining profits and increased costs. Organisations are also with the social and legal challenges as regards to HIV/AIDS at the workplace. The research established that the productive age group of 18 and 40 and those in employment in Ndola are the most affected by the pandemic with females be the most hit in this age group.
In light of the findings, this research gives a number of activities that organisations should undertake to mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS on the workplace. It also provides workable means to halt or significantly reduce the transmission of HIV in the work place. These recommendations include: condom promotion and distribution; creating a non-discriminatory working environment; HIV and AIDS awareness; and HIV/AIDS education and training. All these recommendations revolve around a well defined workplace policy or program if the question of HIV/AIDS is to be properly addressed.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE
  • 1.0 Introduction...
  • 1.1 Ndola - The Friendly City
    • 1.1.1 Ndola Economic Importance
  • 1.2 Background of the Study
  • 1.3 Statement of the Problem......
  • 1.4 Research Questions..
  • 1.5 Aim
  • 1.6 Objective..
  • 1.7 Specific Objectives
  • 1.8 Significance of the Study.
• CHAPTER TWO
  • LITERATURE REVIEW
    • 2.0 What is HIV/AIDS?.
    • 2.1 Causes AIDS.
    • 2.2 Transmission of HIV.
    • 2.3 Global Overview of HIV/AIDS
    • 2.4 HIV/AIDS Situation in Africa and Sub-Sahara Region........
    • 2.5 HIV/AIDS Situation in Zambia
    • 2.6 How AIDS affects Labour
    • 2.7 Impact of HIV/AIDS on business and need for company involvement...
    • 2.8 HIV/AIDS and the Law in Zambia.
    • 2.9 Chapter Summary
• CHAPTER THREE
  • RESEARCH METHODOLGY
    • 3.0 Introduction........
    • 3.1 Research Design….......
    • 3.2 Population of Study.
    • 3.3 Sample Size..
    • 3.4 Sampling Frame.
    • 3.5 Sampling Techniques and Procedures
    • 3.6 Data Collection Instruments..
      • 3.6.1 Primary Data.
      • 3.6.2 Secondary Data.
      • 3.6.3 Questionnaires..
      • 3.6.4 Interview Guides.
      • 3.6.5 Observation.
    • 3.7 Data Analysis and Interpretation.….….….….......
    • 3.8 Limitations of the Study.
    • 3.9 Summary.
• CHAPTER FOUR
  • DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
    • 4.0 Introduction
    • 4.1 Demographic Characteristics of the Respondents
    • 4.2 Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Workplace
    • 4.3 Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Productivity of the Organisations
    • 4.4 Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Financial Performance of the Organisations
    • 4.5 Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Human Resource Management Practices
    • 4.6 Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Organisational Culture
    • 4.7 Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Organisational Image
    • 4.8 Chapter Summary
• CHAPTER FIVE
  • SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
    • 5.0 Introduction
    • 5.1 Summary of Findings
    • 5.2 Conclusions
    • 5.3 Recommendations
    • 5.4 Limitations of the Study
    • 5.5 Areas for Further Research
    • 5.6 Conclusion
• REFERENCES
• APPENDICES

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation aims to investigate the impact of HIV/AIDS on the workplace in selected organizations in Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia. The study seeks to understand how HIV/AIDS affects various aspects of the workplace, including productivity, financial performance, human resource management practices, organizational culture, and organizational image. The research utilizes a case study approach to examine the experiences of specific organizations in Ndola.

• Impact of HIV/AIDS on Workplace Productivity
• Influence of HIV/AIDS on Organizational Financial Performance
• Effects of HIV/AIDS on Human Resource Management Practices
• Impact of HIV/AIDS on Organizational Culture
• Influence of HIV/AIDS on Organizational Image

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One: Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the study, including the background, statement of the problem, research questions, aim, objectives, and significance of the study. It also introduces the context of Ndola, highlighting its economic importance and its role as a hub for various industries in Zambia.

Chapter Two: Literature Review This chapter presents a comprehensive review of existing literature on HIV/AIDS, its global and regional impact, and its specific implications for the workplace. It explores the causes, transmission, and prevalence of HIV/AIDS, as well as its effects on labor, business, and the legal framework in Zambia.

Chapter Three: Research Methodology This chapter outlines the research design, population of study, sample size, sampling frame, sampling techniques, data collection instruments, data analysis methods, and limitations of the study. It details the approach used to gather and analyze data for the research.

Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis This chapter presents the findings of the study, analyzing the data collected from the selected organizations in Ndola. It examines the impact of HIV/AIDS on various aspects of the workplace, including productivity, financial performance, human resource management practices, organizational culture, and organizational image.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The keywords and focus themes of the text include HIV/AIDS, workplace, impact, productivity, financial performance, human resource management, organizational culture, organizational image, Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia, case study, research, analysis.

• Course: Human Resource Management
• Grade: B
• Author: BA, MBA Gift Harris Nachibanga (Author)
• Publication Year: 2010
• Pages: 111
• Catalog Number: V283307
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656832003
• ISBN (Book): 9783656829799
• Language: English
• Tags: impact, hiv/aids, ndola, copperbelt, province