Impact: Journal of Transformation

PDF Influence of Leadership on Employee Ethical Behaviour in Selected Catholic Hospitals in Nairobi County, Kenya

Irene Mercy Nafula Okumu, Daniel M. Kitonga, Henryk Tucholski — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0300

The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of leadership on employee ethical
behaviour in selected Catholic hospitals in Nairobi County, Kenya. The type of leadership
employed by those in charge is very important because it has a direct or indirect influence on
any organization. This study used quantitative research method of data collection and
analysis. The respondents were purposively selected based on homogenous characteristics as
needed for the study. The study sample was 228 respondents drawn from a population of
1120 employees from the selected Catholic hospitals. The selection of the hospitals was done
using systematic and stratified sampling techniques. Two standardized tools were used to
collect data in form of questionnaires. Using SPSS Version 23, data was analysed and
presented in descriptive and inferential statistics, and discussed according to the objective.
The study adhered to the ethical considerations. The results of the study established that
leadership significantly influenced employee ethical behaviour at a p - value of 0.000. The
study also established that leadership significantly influenced teamwork at p = 0.000, accountability at p = 0.000 and performance p = 0.000 respectively. The study concluded
that varying styles of leadership do statistically significantly influence employee ethical
behaviour. Therefore, positive leadership is a vital factor in promoting ethical behaviours
among employees in hospitals where healthcare services depend on trust and other factors.
The findings of this study are important to different stakeholders such as the Ministry of
Health, researchers, policymakers and health care providers.

PDF The Necessity of Walking in the Light

James Nganga Mwaura — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0300

1 John 1:5-10 is an exhortatory piece whose subject is the character of Christian living in relation
to God’s standard of holiness. This paper is a study of the necessity of walking in the light based
on the exegesis of 1 John 1:5-10. The exegesis applies the grammatical-historical method
through which the researcher examines the grammar, syntax, and the literary structure of 1 John
1:5-10. The statement, ὁ θεὸς φῶς ἐστιν καὶ σκοτία ἐν αὐτῷ οὐκ ἔστιν οὐδεμία, in verse 5 and its
related concepts in the other verses serves as the central idea under investigation. The researcher
observes that the author uses a pastoral rhetoric method to warn against three negative claims
and practices (1 Jn 1:6, 8, 10) and encourages his audience to observe two positive confessions
and practices (1 Jn 1:7, 9), all of which are related to verse 5. The exegesis shows that the aim of
the author is to encourage believers to live according to the fact that God is light and requires
that those who have fellowship with him should walk in the light (1 Jn 1:5-7). This article has
highlighted some of the ways in which Christians today can be motivated to pursue a holy life as
a requirement by God in order to conform to his nature.

PDF Prosperity Gospel and the Fulfilment of Transformational Development Mandate: A Developmental Theological Assessment

Adegbile Wole — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0300

This study examines the teaching of the prosperity gospel to see whether its overall emphasis
aligns with the wider ideals of transformational development, as particularly popularised by
Bryant Myers. Proponents of the prosperity gospel claim that financial riches and success are
markers of God’s favour and that when individuals align their thoughts and actions with God’s
will, they may unleash a life of prosperity. On the other hand, transformational development is a
holistic strategy for addressing material poverty as well as social, political, and spiritual
challenges. It also strives to empower people, communities, and society to alter their lives and
achieve long-term change. The research question that underlies this study is: Does the prosperity
gospel fulfill the purpose of transformational development? The research is a theological
assessment of the teachings of the prosperity gospel, partly seeking to identify its positive
aspects. Teachings by selected preachers of the prosperity gospel, such as Enoch Sitima of
Botswana, Mensa Otabil of Ghana, and David Oyedepo of Nigeria, are accessed through the
internet, books written by or ascribed to them, and claims that are attributed to them. These
teachings were assessed in the context of transformational development, including the
interpretation of pertinent biblical texts that serve as the foundation for prosperity preaching. From the interaction with the teaching of the prosperity gospel, it is evident that while the
teaching caters to the fundamental areas of human life, it leaves believers with the tendency to
maintain a utilitarian relationship with God.