Journal of Alcoholism & Drug Dependence
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-6488
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2329-6488
+44 1223 790975
Pamela N Kaithuru
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa,
Kenya
Research Article
Alcoholism and its Impact on Work Force: A Case of Kenya Meteorological Station, Nairobi
Author(s): Pamela N Kaithuru and Asatsa StephenPamela N Kaithuru and Asatsa Stephen
The significant presence of alcohol problems in the workforce has been a trending worry for most organizations in Kenya. Most employees are showing irregular work attendance, poor productivity, poor health and safety risks because of problems associated with alcoholism. This presents a cardinal challenge and a major threat for progressive economic development. This was a study to investigate the impacts of alcoholism in the workforce at the Kenya Meteorological Service (KMS). The objectives of the study included investigating the impacts of alcoholism on employees’ productivity of KMS employees based in Nairobi County. The study sought to establish the impact of alcoholism on social and financial costs of KMS employees based in Nairobi County. It also explored the impact of alcoholism on work relations of employees of KMS based in Nairobi County. The study analysed the impact of.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-6488.1000192