CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Road transport remains the dominant mode of moving people and goods across Nigeria, connecting cities, towns and rural communities that are otherwise poorly served by rail or air. Within this sector, indigenous inter-state transport operators have emerged to fill the gap left by an underfunded public transit […]
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ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION AND SME PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF SELECTED SMES IN PORT HARCOURT
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are widely regarded as engines of employment, innovation and diversification in developing economies, and Nigeria is no exception. Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, is one of Nigeria’s major commercial centres outside Lagos, hosting a growing base of SMEs across manufacturing, […]
WORK-LIFE BALANCE POLICIES AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY: A STUDY OF SEPLAT ENERGY PLC
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The nature of work has changed considerably over the last few decades, with rising job demands, longer working hours and constant connectivity increasingly encroaching on employees’ personal lives. This tension between professional obligations and personal or family responsibilities is what the literature refers to as work-life balance […]
INNOVATION MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS: A STUDY OF INNOSON VEHICLE MANUFACTURING
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Innovation has long been recognised as a central driver of firm competitiveness. Schumpeter (1934) conceptualised innovation broadly, encompassing new products, new methods of production, the opening of new markets, new sources of supply and new forms of industrial organisation, arguing that firms which continuously innovate disrupt existing […]
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEMS AND EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION: A STUDY OF FIDELITY BANK PLC
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Performance appraisal is one of the most established functions of human resource management, serving as the formal mechanism through which organisations review employee accomplishments, identify development needs and link individual effort to organisational reward. Two theoretical perspectives are particularly useful for understanding how appraisal relates to motivation. […]
TALENT MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION: A STUDY OF GUARANTY TRUST BANK PLC
ABSTRACT This study examines the relationship between talent management and employee retention, using Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank) as a case study. Nigeria’s banking sector has, in recent years, faced a pronounced talent retention challenge, with research indicating turnover rates among bank personnel as high as 85 percent linked to declining job satisfaction, compounded by […]
IMPACT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON BUSINESS SURVIVAL: A STUDY OF SELECTED SMEs IN ABUJA
ABSTRACT This study investigates the impact of financial management practices on business survival, focusing on selected small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in Abuja, Nigeria. SMEs constitute a critical component of the Nigerian economy, contributing significantly to employment generation, poverty reduction, and gross domestic product, yet a substantial proportion of these enterprises fail to survive […]
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PROFITABILITY: A STUDY OF SHOPRITE NIGERIA
ABSTRACT This study examines the relationship between inventory management practices and profitability, using Shoprite Nigeria as a case study. Retail businesses in Nigeria operate in an environment where inventory typically constitutes the single largest component of current assets, meaning that decisions on how stock is ordered, stored, tracked, and turned over have a direct and […]
INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT: A STUDY OF FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA
ABSTRACT This study examines the influence of organizational culture on employee commitment, using First Bank of Nigeria Limited as a case study. Nigeria’s deposit money banking sector operates in a highly regulated, competitive, and dynamic environment shaped by recurring regulatory reforms, technological disruption, and intense rivalry for both customers and skilled personnel, all of which […]
EFFECT OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF NESTLÉ NIGERIA PLC
ABSTRACT This study investigates the effect of training and development on employee performance, using Nestlé Nigeria Plc as a case study. The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in Nigeria operates under intense competition, rapid technological change, and shifting consumer expectations, all of which place a premium on a well-trained, adaptable workforce. Yet many organisations, including […]
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CUSTOMER PATRONAGE: A STUDY OF AIRTEL NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Corporate social responsibility has evolved from a peripheral, reputation-oriented activity into a strategic business consideration that shapes how consumers perceive and relate to firms, particularly within Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, where intense competition among a small number of major network operators makes brand perception and customer trust critical determinants of market share. This study examines […]
IMPACT OF E-COMMERCE ADOPTION ON SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH: A STUDY OF SELECTED SMEs IN LAGOS STATE
ABSTRACT Small and medium enterprises constitute the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, contributing significantly to employment generation and gross domestic product, yet many continue to face constraints in market reach, operational efficiency and access to growth capital that limit their competitiveness. This study examines the impact of e-commerce adoption on small business growth using selected small […]
STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF FLOUR MILLS OF NIGERIA PLC
ABSTRACT Strategic human resource management, understood as the alignment of human resource policies and practices with the overall strategic objectives of an organisation, has increasingly been recognised as a critical determinant of organisational performance, particularly within capital-intensive manufacturing environments where workforce competence, engagement and adaptability directly shape operational efficiency and competitiveness. This study examines the […]
INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING ON BRAND AWARENESS: A STUDY OF DOMINO’S PIZZA NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The proliferation of social media platforms has fundamentally altered how brands communicate with consumers, particularly within Nigeria’s fast-food industry, where a young, urban and digitally engaged customer base increasingly discovers, evaluates and forms opinions about food brands through Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok rather than through traditional media alone. This study investigates […]
EFFECT OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION: A STUDY OF NIGERIAN BREWERIES PLC
ABSTRACT Leadership remains one of the most decisive variables shaping how employees experience their work, and in a manufacturing environment such as brewing, where production targets, shift rotations and strict quality and safety compliance intersect with a large and diverse workforce, the manner in which supervisors and managers relate to subordinates carries direct consequences for […]
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER LOYALTY: A STUDY OF ACCESS BANK PLC
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has become a cornerstone strategy for organizations operating in highly competitive service industries, particularly banking, where the cost of acquiring new customers typically far exceeds the cost of retaining existing ones. CRM encompasses the strategies, technologies, and processes that organizations use to manage […]
INFLUENCE OF REMOTE WORK ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY: A STUDY OF MTN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Remote work, though practised in various forms prior to 2020, became a mainstream organizational arrangement following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations across the world were compelled to reconfigure how work was performed, shifting significant portions of their workforce away from centralised offices toward home-based […]
EFFECT OF DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES ON CONSUMER PURCHASE DECISIONS: A STUDY OF JUMIA NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The rapid expansion of internet penetration and smartphone ownership across Nigeria has fundamentally altered the way businesses reach and persuade consumers. Traditional marketing approaches, which relied heavily on print, radio, and television advertising, have increasingly given way to digital marketing strategies such as social media marketing, email […]
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF DANGOTE CEMENT PLC
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Employee engagement has become one of the most widely discussed constructs in organizational behaviour and human resource management research, largely because of its consistent association with productivity, innovation, and overall organizational performance. Engagement is generally understood as a positive motivational state characterised by vigor, dedication, and absorption, […]
IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ADOPTION ON CUSTOMER SERVICE DELIVERY: A STUDY OF UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (UBA)
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The global banking industry has, over the last decade, undergone a far-reaching transformation driven by advances in artificial intelligence (AI). Banks now deploy chatbots, virtual assistants, robotic process automation, and predictive analytics to interact with customers, process transactions, and personalise service offerings. This shift is a response […]
THE IMPACT OF STAFF WELFARE ON THE PRODUCTIVITY OF WORKERS IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF HKM ENGINEERING SERVICES NIGERIA LTD, LAFIA)
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MOTIVATION EFFECT ON BUSINESS ORGANIZATION (CASE STUDY: NIGERIA BREWERIES COMPANY PLC 9TH MILE CORNER UDI-LGA ENUGU STATE)
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AN EVALUATION OF GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES SCHEMES TOWARDS SMALL SCALE (CASE STUDY: SOME SELECTED SMALL SCALES FIRMS IN ENUGU METROPOLY)
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THE ROLE OF THE AUDITOR IN SMALL BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS (CASE STUDY: SOME SMALL BUSINESSES IN CALABAR)
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THE IMPACT OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BANKING INDUSTRY OF NIGERIA (CASE STUDY: FIRST BANK)
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THE IMPACT OF BANK LOANS ON SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA (CASE STUDY: CUSTOMERS IN UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA)
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MANAGEMENT OF BAD DEBTS IN MICRO FINANCE BANKS IN NIGERIA (CASE STUDY: SIX SELECTED MICRO FINANCE BANKS IN ANAMBRA STATE)
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EFFECT OF CAPITAL ALLOWANCES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES (CASE STUDY: SELECTED CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES IN NIGERIA)
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A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES AND THE PERFORMANCE OF AN ORGANIZATION (CASE STUDY: NIGERIA BOTTLING COMPANY, LAGOS STATE)
A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES AND THE PERFORMANCE OF AN ORGANIZATION (CASE STUDY: NIGERIA BOTTLING COMPANY, LAGOS STATE) ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of employee grievances on organizational performance, with a specific focus on the Nigeria Bottling Company (NBC) in Lagos State. Employee grievances, encompassing complaints related to compensation, working conditions, […]
A CRITICAL STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF JOB STRESS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF BANKERS IN NIGERIA (CASE STUDY: UNION BANK, CALABAR)
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THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION (CASE STUDY: CADBURY PLC)
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THE IMPACT OF DATA-DRIVEN BUSINESS STRATEGY ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (CASE STUDY: MTN, LAGOS)
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THE ROLE OF BRANDING IN COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ECOBANK AND UNION BANK IN BENIN CITY, EDO STATE
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PERSONAL SELLING AND CUSTOMER RETENTION IN COMMERCIAL BANKING: EVIDENCE FROM FIDELITY BANK PLC IN ENUGU METROPOLIS
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) AS A MARKETING TOOL FOR BRAND IMAGE: A STUDY OF UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (UBA) IN KADUNA STATE
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SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING EFFECTIVENESS IN BANKING SERVICES PROMOTION: A CASE STUDY OF ZENITH BANK PLC IN ABUJA, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY
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THE IMPACT OF RELATIONSHIP MARKETING ON CUSTOMER LOYALTY: FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA LTD IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE
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DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES AND CUSTOMER ACQUISITION IN NIGERIAN BANKS: A CASE STUDY OF ACCESS BANK PLC BRANCHES IN KANO METROPOLIS
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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT DURING SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS (COVID-19 & NAIRA DEVALUATION): A CASE STUDY OF BUA FOODS PLC, KANO
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EFFECTIVENESS OF VENDOR-MANAGED INVENTORY (VMI) SYSTEM IN REDUCING STOCKOUTS: A CASE STUDY OF UNILEVER NIGERIA PLC, OREGUN, LAGOS
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BRAIN DRAIN OF SKILLED PROFESSIONALS AND ITS EFFECT ON FAMILY REMITTANCES AND LIVING STANDARDS IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA (2019–2025)
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EXCHANGE RATE PASS-THROUGH TO CONSUMER PRICES AND ITS DIFFERENTIAL IMPACT ON QUINTILE-BASED HOUSEHOLDS IN NIGERIA
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THE MIDDLE-CLASS SQUEEZE IN NIGERIA: MEASURING THE DECLINE IN REAL DISPOSABLE INCOME AMONG CIVIL SERVANTS AND PRIVATE SECTOR WORKERS (2015–2025)
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MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY DYNAMICS IN NIGERIA POST-2023 ECONOMIC REFORMS
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INFORMAL SECTOR TAXATION (2023–2025) AND NET INCOME REDUCTION AMONG MARKET TRADERS, CASE STUDY OF ARIARIA MARKET (ABA)
INFORMAL SECTOR TAXATION (2023–2025) AND NET INCOME REDUCTION AMONG MARKET TRADERS, CASE STUDY OF ARIARIA MARKET (ABA) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract The aggressive implementation of informal sector taxation in Ariaria International Market, Aba from 2023 to 2025 has subjected traders to multiple concurrent tax burdens, diminishing average net daily earnings by 48–62% and plunging 41% […]
ELECTRICITY TARIFF HIKE AND SMALL BUSINESS SURVIVAL IN NIGERIA: IMPACT ON INCOME AND LIVING STANDARDS OF TRADERS IN ONITSHA MAIN MARKET
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COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS AND THE DECLINE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL COMPLETION RATES AMONG GIRLS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF BAUCHI
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FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL (2023) AND TRANSPORTATION COST BURDEN ON HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS: A CASE STUDY OF COMMERCIAL DRIVERS AND COMMUTERS IN PORT HARCOURT
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THE EFFECT OF NAIRA DEVALUATION (2023–2025) ON HOUSEHOLD PURCHASING POWER AND LIVING STANDARDS
THE EFFECT OF NAIRA DEVALUATION (2023–2025) ON HOUSEHOLD PURCHASING POWER AND LIVING STANDARDS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF URBAN AND RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN LAGOS AND KANO STATES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract The successive naira devaluation episodes occurring between June 2023 and December 2025 resulted in a currency depreciation exceeding 78% relative to the US dollar. This […]
BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN INVENTORY TRACEABILITY AND COST CONTROL: PALM OIL PROCESSING FIRMS IN EDO AND DELTA STATES
BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN INVENTORY TRACEABILITY AND COST CONTROL: PALM OIL PROCESSING FIRMS IN EDO AND DELTA STATES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Palm oil processing enterprises operating in Edo and Delta States experience substantial annual financial losses estimated at N124 billion, attributable primarily to product adulteration, quality assurance violations, and unaccounted inventory discrepancies. This occurs […]
PERISHABLE GOODS INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND WASTE REDUCTION: DAIRY PROCESSING PLANTS IN OGUN AND PLATEAU STATES
PERISHABLE GOODS INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND WASTE REDUCTION: DAIRY PROCESSING PLANTS IN OGUN AND PLATEAU STATES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Dairy processing facilities in Ogun and Plateau States experience significant annual losses, with approximately 18.4% of processed milk being wasted due to product expiration, inadequate temperature control, and inefficient inventory rotation practices. This wastage translates to […]
LEAN INVENTORY PRACTICES AND MANUFACTURING CYCLE TIME REDUCTION: ALUMINUM FABRICATION COMPANIES IN IKEJA AND BENIN CITY
LEAN INVENTORY PRACTICES AND MANUFACTURING CYCLE TIME REDUCTION: ALUMINUM FABRICATION COMPANIES IN IKEJA AND BENIN CITY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Aluminium fabrication companies located in Ikeja, Lagos, and Benin City, Edo exhibit prolonged manufacturing cycle times averaging between 38 and 47 days despite processing identical extrusions and profiles. This inefficiency stems from excessive work-in-progress inventory, […]
VENDOR MANAGED INVENTORY (VMI) SYSTEMS AND SUPPLY CHAIN PROFITABILITY: FOOD PROCESSING COMPANIES IN IBADAN AND ABA
VENDOR MANAGED INVENTORY (VMI) SYSTEMS AND SUPPLY CHAIN PROFITABILITY: FOOD PROCESSING COMPANIES IN IBADAN AND ABA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Food processing enterprises operating within Ibadan and Aba Nigeria’s principal agro-processing hubs experience annual financial losses approximating ₦68.4 billion due to stockouts, product expiration, and suboptimal replenishment cycles. This investigation evaluates the efficacy of Vendor […]
ERP SYSTEMS INTEGRATION EFFECTS ON INVENTORY HOLDING COSTS: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INNOSON VEHICLE MANUFACTURING VS PROFORCE LTD
ERP SYSTEMS INTEGRATION EFFECTS ON INVENTORY HOLDING COSTS: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INNOSON VEHICLE MANUFACTURING VS PROFORCE LTD CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) in Nnewi and Proforce Limited in Ara-Ekiti, Nigeria’s two principal indigenous automobile manufacturers, demonstrate significantly differing inventory holding costs despite comparable production volumes and reliance on imports. IVM, which implemented […]
SAFETY STOCK OPTIMIZATION UNDER EXCHANGE RATE VOLATILITY: IMPACT ON AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLY FIRMS IN NNEWI AND LAGOS
SAFETY STOCK OPTIMIZATION UNDER EXCHANGE RATE VOLATILITY: IMPACT ON AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLY FIRMS IN NNEWI AND LAGOS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Automobile assembly enterprises operating within Nigeria encounter significant operational challenges due to extreme currency volatility, with the Naira experiencing annual fluctuations averaging 68% between 2022 and 2025. This macroeconomic instability renders conventional safety stock methodologies […]
RFID TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION AND INVENTORY ACCURACY IMPROVEMENT: PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN LAGOS AND OGUN STATE
RFID TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION AND INVENTORY ACCURACY IMPROVEMENT: PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN LAGOS AND OGUN STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Pharmaceutical manufacturing enterprises operating within Lagos and Ogun State, Nigeria, exhibit significant inventory management inefficiencies, with empirical data indicating an average inaccuracy rate of 24.7%. These operational deficiencies precipitate substantial financial losses estimated at N42.7 billion […]
ECONOMIC ORDER QUANTITY (EOQ) MODEL ADAPTATION FOR RAW MATERIAL PROCUREMENT: A CASE STUDY OF DANGOTE CEMENT PLANTS IN OBAJANA AND IBESE
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ABC INVENTORY CLASSIFICATION IMPACT ON WORKING CAPITAL EFFICIENCY: EVIDENCE FROM TEXTILE MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN KANO AND ONITSHA
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JUST-IN-TIME (JIT) INVENTORY IMPLEMENTATION AND PROFIT MARGIN OPTIMIZATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF NIGERIAN BREWERIES AND GUINNESS NIGERIA PLC
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IMPACT OF TAXATION ON REVENUE GENERATION IN NIGERIA.
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INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF EKITI STATE
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COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE TEAR FILM STATUS OF SMOKERS AND NON SMOKERS
Abstract This study investigated the relationship between smoking and tear film health using a quantitative survey research design. A structured questionnaire was designed to collect data from a sample of 120 respondents, comprising both smokers and non-smokers. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS27, a statistical software package commonly employed for data presentation and […]
EFFECT OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES IN NIGERIA( A STUDY OF DANGOTE CEMENT)
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STRATEGIC PLANNING ON THE PERFORMANCE OF LISTED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA CASE STUDY OF LISTED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN OGUN STATE
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INTERNAL REVENUE GENERATION: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS (STUDY OF EZEAGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)
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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING PROFITABILITY IN MANUFACTURING ORGANIZATION
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EFFECT OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ON ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES IN NIGERIA ( A STUDY OF DANGOTE CEMENT)
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THE CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF JOB LOSSES ON STANDARD OF LIVING IN NIGERIA
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EFFICACIES OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SKILLS ACQUISITION PROGRAMME IN RELATION TO INDUSTRIAL SECTOR GROWTH IN NIGERIA
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A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLICATION OF FUEL HIKE ON FOOD PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY AND ITS EFFECT TO SMES IN KADUNA
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THE ROLE OF AN EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE TAX SYSTEM ON THE ATTAINMENT OF MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
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THE EFFECTS OF PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES ON CONSUMER PATRONAGE
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IMPACT OF BANK RECAPITILIZATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
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A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN ON IMPORTATION
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CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF POS BUSINESSES IN NIGERIA
CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF POS BUSINESSES IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY With the increasing use of advanced electronic technologies for e-funds worldwide, the introduction of POS into the Nigeria economy has facilitated the ease of doing business without necessarily going about with huge cash in wallet. The use of POS […]
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRIES IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF MTN)
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IMPACT OF POS ON PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF CALABAR MUNICIPAL)
1.5 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The focus of this study in general is to examine the impact of POS on Promoting Entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Specifically the study will examine the importance of POS in financial transactions. It will determine the challenges of establishing a POS business. It will Investigate if POS has promoted entrepreneurship in Nigeria. However the scope of this study is delimited to selected business areas in Calabar Municipal, Cross River State.
IMPACT OF GOOD OFFICE RELATIONSHIP AMONG WORKERS ON THEIR OVERALL PERFORMANCE
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IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR IN NIGERIA
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FACTORS AFFECTING ADOPTION OF POS TERMINALS BY BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS IN NIGERIA(A CASE OF DELTA STATE)
FACTORS AFFECTING ADOPTION OF POS TERMINALS BY BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS IN NIGERIA(A CASE OF DELTA STATE) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY Monetary authorities in all countries around the world have carefully supervised and encouraged the value of reliable and productive payment systems, as the growth of a national economy depends on encouraging a secure, convenience […]
EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EFFECTIVE TEAM-BONDING AND INFORMATION SHARING ON OVERALL ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE
EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EFFECTIVE TEAM-BONDING AND INFORMATION SHARING ON OVERALL ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In recent decades, the idea of success has gotten a lot of attention, and it’s now ubiquitous in nearly every aspect of human life. Performance is a subjective interpretation of truth, which describes the […]
EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COVID-19 LOCKDOWN AND CABLE SUBSCRIPTION
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EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SMEs IN NIGERIA
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EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the world of works. Its impact, which varies across sectors, has been significant in the construction sector. The construction sector has an important role to play within the overall economy of any given country. How […]
CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF SMEs IN LAGOS STATE
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ASSESSMENT ON THE EFFECTS OF COVID 19 ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE
ASSESSMENT ON THE EFFECTS OF COVID 19 ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The COVID pandemic fundamentally differs from previous episodes in two notable ways: (1) the transmission of diseases has been much quicker than in past episodes, causing large-scale containment policies that are implemented almost synchronized globally, and […]
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN AND POS AVAILABILITY IN NIGERIA
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN AND POS AVAILABILITY IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is currently a global pandemic. This infectious respiratory disease was first reported in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 [WHO 2020]. Symptoms commonly associated with COVID-19 include […]
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF POS BUSINESSES IN REDUCING UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN ASABA
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF POS BUSINESSES IN REDUCING UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN ASABA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The first POS systems originated in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with Gene Mosher’s ViewTouch touch-screen gui and Martin Goodwin and Bob Henry’s first Windows-based POS system (IT Retail).Today’s POS systems empower merchants to […]
A CRITICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN AND POS WITHDRAWAL CHARGES IN LAGOS STATE
A CRITICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN AND POS WITHDRAWAL CHARGES IN LAGOS STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY COVID-19 was discovered in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. however, it spread rapidly and did negatively impacted all countries and territories around the world. Over 6 million COVID-19 cases had been […]
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLICATION OF FUEL HIKE ON FOOD PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY IN NIGERIA
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLICATION OF FUEL HIKE ON FOOD PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY A historical glance at and the growth of the Nigerian economy shows farming as the key corridor for the economy and as head of the foreign exchange. In the 1960s […]
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR: A CASE STUDY OF DANGOTE SUGAR REFINERY
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A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF POS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUND DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN IN NIGERIA
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF POS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUND DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Corona viruses are a group of viruses that infect both animals and humans and belong to the Coronaviridae family. Human corona viruses may cause mild illness, equivalent […]
IMPACT OF PRODUCT QUALITY ON CUSTOMER RETENTION IN MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
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IMPACT OF WORKPLACE MOTIVATION AND COMMITMENT ON EMPLOYEE EFFICIENCY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND GROWTH
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of The Study Employees are the heart of any organization. Hence, the smooth running of organizational activities constantly and gigantically requires employees’ cooperation and cannot be replaced with anything else. Notably, to ensure full employees’ cooperation in an organization, much more is needed than just a strong relationship with the top […]
MICRO ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND PERFORMANCE OF QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANT IN PORT HARCOURT
MICRO ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND PERFORMANCE OF QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANT IN PORT HARCOURT ABSTRACT The broad objective of this study is to examine micro environmental factors and performance of quick service restaurant in Port Harcourt. The study adopted the survey descriptive research design and with the aid of convenience sampling method, the researcher purposively selected thirty-six (36) participant […]
PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF QUALITY CONTROL IN A MANUFACTURING COMPANY
ABSTRACT The broad objective of this study is to examine the impact of production planning and control on manufacturing process using Nigeria Brewery in Lagos State as case study,as case study. Survey research design was employed for the study and with the aid of convenient sampling technique seventy-nine(79) participant was selected for the study who are staff and management in Nigeria […]