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Effect of team diversity on team cohesion in faith-based organizations: A case of St. Martin catholic social apostolate in Nyahururu, Kenya

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  • Kabiru Wanjiku

    (Department of Development Studies, St. Paul’s University. P.O Box St. Paul’s University, Private Bag, Limuru, Kenya)

  • David Gichuhi

    (Department of Human Resource Development, Karatina University. P.O. BOX 1957—10101, Nyeri, Kenya)

  • Peter Mwaura

    (Department of Commerce, Laikipia University. P.O. BOX 1100—20300, Laikipia, Kenya)

Abstract

Team diversity management helps to improve the cohesion of a team and ultimately, organizational development is enhanced. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of team diversity management on team cohesion at St. Martin Catholic Social Apostolate, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population for the study was 115 employees at the St. Martin Catholic Social Apostolate in Kenya. Stratified and simple random sampling procedures were used to sample 92 employees. Data was collected using a questionnaire and the collected data was analyzed through the use of the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 21. Descriptive statistical analysis involved the calculation of percentages and frequencies while inferential statistical analysis involved Pearson correlation in establishing the association of the variables under investigation. and Chi-square tests. Data was presented in the form of tables and charts. Qualitative data were analysed thematically and presented in the form of narratives. The study ensured that ethical considerations were adhered to. The study found a statistically significant relationship between team diversity management and team cohesion (p

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  • Kabiru Wanjiku & David Gichuhi & Peter Mwaura, 2022. "Effect of team diversity on team cohesion in faith-based organizations: A case of St. Martin catholic social apostolate in Nyahururu, Kenya," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 11(6), pages 201-208, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:11:y:2022:i:6:p:201-208
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v11i6.2029
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