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A project submitted to the Department of Education

Industrial Actions and Academic Performance of University Students

By

Brian Otieno

U/2013/ABC/0195

In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor's degree

Supervisor: Dr. E. N. Okafor

2023

Abstract

This project analyses the effect of industrial actions (lecturer and staff strikes) on university students' academic performance, time-to-graduation and motivation. It compares CGPA distributions and graduation rates across cohorts affected and unaffected by prolonged strikes, and surveys students on the psychological and financial toll of disrupted calendars. The study is organised into five chapters covering the introduction, review of related literature, research methodology, data presentation and analysis, and the summary, conclusion and recommendations.

Table of Contents

Chapter One: Introduction

  1. 1.1 Background to the Study4
  2. 1.2 Statement of the Problem6
  3. 1.3 Aim and Objectives of the Study8
  4. 1.4 Research Questions10
  5. 1.5 Research Hypotheses12
  6. 1.6 Scope of the Study14
  7. 1.7 Limitations of the Study16
  8. 1.8 Operational Definition of Terms18

Chapter Two: Literature Review

  1. 2.1 Conceptual Review16
  2. 2.2 Theoretical Framework18
  3. 2.3 Empirical Review of Related Studies20
  4. 2.4 Gap in Literature22
  5. 2.5 Summary of Literature Review24

Chapter Three: Research Methodology

  1. 3.1 Research Design28
  2. 3.2 Area of the Study30
  3. 3.3 Population of the Study32
  4. 3.4 Sample and Sampling Technique34
  5. 3.5 Instrument for Data Collection36
  6. 3.6 Validity and Reliability of the Instrument38
  7. 3.7 Method of Data Collection40
  8. 3.8 Method of Data Analysis42

Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis

  1. 4.1 Data Presentation40
  2. 4.2 Test of Hypotheses42
  3. 4.3 Discussion of Findings44

Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

  1. 5.1 Summary of Findings52
  2. 5.2 Conclusion54
  3. 5.3 Recommendations56
  4. 5.4 Suggestions for Further Studies58

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Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Background to the Study

This project analyses the effect of industrial actions (lecturer and staff strikes) on university students' academic performance, time-to-graduation and motivation. It compares CGPA distributions and graduation rates across cohorts affected and unaffected by prolonged strikes, and surveys students on the psychological and financial toll of disrupted calendars.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

Analyses how repeated industrial actions affect the academic performance and graduation timelines of university students. Existing approaches remain limited in reach, accuracy and ease of use, which creates the gap this study addresses.

1.3 Aim and Objectives

The aim of this study is to industrial actions and academic performance of university students. The specific objectives are to:

  1. review existing literature and systems related to the study;
  2. collect and analyse data using Ex-post facto design;
  3. evaluate the results against the stated problem;
  4. make recommendations for practice and further research.

1.4 Scope of the Study

Introduction: background to industrial actions in higher education, statement of the problem (frequent strikes extend programmes and demoralise students, yet their measured academic cost is rarely quantified), aim and objectives, research questions, scope, significance of the study, and definition of terms.

Chapter Two: Literature Review

Literature Review: theoretical framework, review of related works on industrial actions in higher education, gaps in existing studies, and a summary positioning this project. Literature Review: theoretical framework, review of related works on industrial actions in higher education, gaps in existing studies, and a summary positioning this project.

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