CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The Nigerian government has over the years embarked on series of policy and institutional reforms aimed at enhancing the low of finance from the banking sector to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as well as those involved in the petty business (Micro) activities and to entrepreneurial ventures […]
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AN ASSESSMENT OF BUSSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The present day business environment is marked by different dynamic features such as global competition, information technology, quality service revolution and corporate social responsibility which are compelling managers to rethink and reshape their approach to their various operation responsibilities. Due to this paradigm shift, new firms are […]
BRANDING AS A TOOL FOR INCREASING SALES VOLUME OF AN ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Adeleye (2003) describes a brand as the name attached to a product or service. The author added that a brand upon close inspection represents many more intangible aspects of a product or service: a collection of feelings and perceptions about quality, image, lifestyle and status. Other researchers […]
BRANDING POSITIONING AND DIFFERENTIATION FOR MAXIMUM COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Brand positioning strategies seeks to create unique identity and position for its products, services and ensures that both product and organization create value beyond that of their competitors (Ind, 2007). Brand positioning strategy can create added value for the corporation and implement its vision and create […]
BUDGETING AS AN ESSENTIAL PRACTICE IN THE ACTUALIZATION OF GOALS IN A BUSINSS ORGANIZATION
ABSTRACT The proposed research topic is summarized as follows firstly, it provides the basics for the establishment of a comprehensive definition of Budgeting, by considering the various paramenters. That ensures it’s effective and efficient practice in an organization. Secondly, the research work equally considers the limitations that are associated with the successful implementation of budgeting […]
CHALLENGES AND PROSPECT IN BUGGETARY SYSTEM IN PUBLIC SERVICE IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Budgeting is an important concept that is pertinent to any organization (Schadone, 2012). In very generic terms also, Igbara, Tordee, Nwadike and Abuba (2016, p.1) described the budget as the distribution of resources (most often money) for certain purposes and as the word can be attributed to […]
RUGA SETTLEMENT INITIATIVE: A PANACEA FOR CONFLICT BETWEEN HERDSMEN AND FARMERS IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Since the Fourth Nigerian Republic’s founding in 1999, farmer-herder violence has killed more than 10,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands more (Ahmed, 2015). It followed a trend in the increase of farmer-herder conflicts throughout much of the western Sahel, due to an expansion of agriculturist population […]
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING AND WORK PERFORMANCE IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR
ABSTRACT This study examines the relationship between employee participation in decision making and work performance in the manufacturing sector in Imo State. Data were generated by means of questionnaires 50 manufacturing firms on employee participation in decision making and performance variables. Responses from the survey were statistically analyzed using chi-square. The results of the study […]
MOTIVATION AS TOOLS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT Motivation as a simple phenomenon that has elevated many firm and organizations through the additional input of workers in various organizations has become un administrative method to achieve target and set of objectives. However, this work is centered on the roll of motivation have played in the development of organizations and the challenges that […]
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF REGULATIONS OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Chapter Overview This introductory chapter discusses the background to the study, statement of the problem, aim and objectives of the study, research questions, scope, limitation of the study and the significance of the study. Background to the Study Globally, organizations are concerned with value re-investment to the society in appreciation of the […]
THE EFFECTS OF NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AS A STRATEGY FOR CORPORATE GROWTH
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION New product can be said to be the life- blood of companies operating in a free market economy. Indeed developing a new product; a company should ensure that a good product development strategy is taken. The introduction of a new product into the market makes it possible for the company to […]
THE ROLE OF AN EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE TAX SYSTEM IN THE ATTAINMENT OF MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDGS)
ABSTRACT The level of revenue generated in the state has been in a declining form due to poor administration and collections of taxes and lack of proper return of accounts. These are the negative effects that affect government revenue generation which are targeted to meet her basic functions like provision of basic amenities for her […]
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF PARASTATALS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Recent and continuous global events involving major corporate and business failures continue to reverberate the importance of good corporate governance as a catch phrase necessary for ensuring the financial health and viability of business entities so that the interests of all stakeholders are protected and to prevent the unfair dominance of the interests […]
THE IMPACT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES FINANCING ON POVERTY REDUCTION IN NIGERIA
Abstract: Nigeria, like other developing countries, has continued to grapple with the menace of poverty despite several economic policies and programmes implemented by various governments. This study was therefore undertaken to assess the impact of small and medium enterprises financing on poverty reduction in Nigeria from 1991 to 2010. Using ordinary least square (OLS) analytical […]
THE STUDY OF INFORMAL GROUP INFLUENCES ON EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR
Abstract This study focused on the impact of informal group influences on employees on organizational performance. It is centered on the staff and management of Nigeria Port Authority. It will include important areas of informal group, the effect of informal group on organizational performance, supervisory strategies for harnessing informal group power. The data will be […]
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Abstract Strategic planning cannot be over emphasized on discussing the organizational effectiveness of bank, most especially Zenith Bank of Nigeria plc: Strategic planning play an immense role in assisting the increase in the performance of Zenith Bank and the development of economy in general. In the course of the banks improved performances, strategic planning in […]
IMPACT OF TRADE UNION ON WORKERS COMMITMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY
ABSTRACT In Nigeria, and to the world at large. It is considered that the labour forces (workers) are the most important instrumental asset in which business organizations, institutions such as colleges, universities etc use in achieving success and growth of any establishment which prompt the focus of this study. The impact of trade union on […]
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) AS A CONFLICT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY IN SELECTED OIL PRODUCING COMMUNITIES
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study All nations in the world survive by one means or the other. Some rely on tourism for survival, while others depend solely on agriculture. There are however some that are fortunate enough to be blessed with mineral resources such as oil and gas, which […]
ASSESSING BOOKKEEPING PRACTICES OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES
ABSTRACT Nigeria’s economy is characterized by a large number of micro enterprises, and in between lie small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The unique feature of most SMEs is that, they can be easily established since their requirement in terms of capital, technology; management and even utilities are not as demanding as it is the case […]
REWARDS AND EMPLOYEES’ JOB SATISFACTION OF SELECTED OUTSOURCED SERVICE PROVIDERS
ABSTRACT Over the years, rewards and job satisfaction have been issues of concern to employers and employees in various organizations globally. Outsourced service providers in Jos, Plateau State are not exceptions. Besides, inadequate reward factors such as pay, fringe benefits, recognition, promotion and job security are some of the major reasons responsible for employees’ dissatisfaction […]
EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP AND JOB SATISFACTION IN SELECTED PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY At the beginning of any established business contract is the employment relationship which connects the employees and employers to sell labour, where both party have standard interest they pursue in the establishment of the employment relationship (Budd & Bhave, 2008). In the situation of employment relationship both […]
DETERMINANTS AND ADOPTION OF POINT OF SALES OF SELECTED BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS
ABSTRACT Nigerian payment systems are cash-driven because cash is the main mode of payments for several transactions. However, the Point of Sales (POS) Systems which is meant to encourage cashless economy as against the cash-centered operations is challenged with inadequate infrastructure such as network connectivity, lack of constant power supply systems, inadequate Internet, insufficient hardware […]
THE USE MANAGEMENT AUDIT AS A TOOL FOR ACHIEVING ORGANIZATIONAL OBJECTIVE
Chapter One Introduction 1.1 Background of Study Management audit aids the management of an Organization by providing it with information and analysis, useful for the process of control. According to Eze, (2001) Management audit is an audit that evaluates the efficiency of management at all levels throughout an organization with a view to recommend improvement in areas where effectiveness is not assured. Management audit […]
COSTS AND RETURNS OF SMALL SCALE HONEY BEE PRODUCTION
Abstract The study analysed costs and returns of small scale honey bee production in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. A multi-stage random sampling technique was used in selecting a total of 40 respondents for the study. Primary data used for the study were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire that was […]
EFFECT OF DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STYLES ON CORPORATE PERFORMANCE
ABSTRACT This project is on the effect of democratic leadership style on corporate performance in an organization, a study of Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Abakaliki. The main objective of the study is to analyze the effect of democratic leadership style on corporate performance. The methodology used in the data collection was survey design. The sample […]
EFFECT OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION
Abstract This study investigated, the effect of leadership style on Employee Motivation, A study of Nigeria Breweries. The main objective of the study is to find out the leadership style in Nigeria Breweries, and the effect of this style on motivation. In carrying out this survey, the researcher administered questionnaire. A sample size of 200 […]
EFFECTIVENESS OF IN-SERVICE TRAINING ON EMPLOYEE’S DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY
Abstract The study examined the effectiveness of in-service training on employees’ development and productivity. Three research questions and hypothesis were formulated in line with the research objectives to guide the study. The survey design was adopted in the study. The population of study comprised 280 staff members of the Ebonyi State Ministry of finance, Abakaliki. […]
EXAMINE THE EFFECTS OF GREEN PACKAGING ON CONSUMERS GREEN PURCHASE INTENTIONS AND ACTUAL PURCHASE BEHAVIOUR
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study As the world’s economy is rapidly developing, the global environment is increasingly deteriorating. Protecting environment, creating a harmonious living environment has become one of the most important concerns of consumers. In Nigeria, people’s ecological consciousness and environmental protection consciousness also have obviously improved. More and more people […]
IMPACT OF ADVERTISING ON CONSUMER PATRONAGE
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The essence of being in business by any business outfit is to produce for sales and profits. In order to remain in business, an organization must generate enough sales from its products to cover operating costs and post reasonable profits. For many organizations, sales estimate is the […]
INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE IN GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
ABSTRACT The study examined the influence of leadership style on employees’ performance in government establishments; with particular reference to Ebonyi State Ministry of Finance, Abakaliki. The study intends to examine the relationship between democratic leadership style and employees’ performance in government establishments and to examine the relationship between autocratic leadership style and employee’s performance in […]
A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES AND THE PERFORMANCE OF AN ORGANIZATION
ABSTRACT Maintaining good employee-employer relationship is one criterion for an organization to succeed. If employees are not happy with management and their fellow colleagues at workplace, organizational goals may not be achieved. This study tends to study the relationship between employee grievance and the performance of the organization, as well as developing various employee relations […]
PERCEPTION OF TELEVISION COMMERCIALS AND AUDIENCE ATTITUDE TO TELEVISION PROGRAMMES
ABSTRACT Perception of television commercials and audience attitude to television programmes is a research work carried out through scientific and empirical method in attempt to find out what television commercial interruption is all about and how it affects the audience and suggestion on what to do in order to better the performance of the media […]
THE IMPACT OF WHISTLEBLOWING POLICY IN FRAUD PREVENTION AMONG THE THREE TIERS OF GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA
Abstract This study aims to explore the influence of whistleblowing policy in fraud prevention among the three tiers of government in Nigeria. To achieve this objective some research questions were raised, hypothesis were formulated and related literature to the study were reviewed. Ninety (90) copies of the questionnaire were distributed to Federal, State and Local […]
IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON FIRM PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Before now, business Success was built on the ability to move goods and services with speed and accuracy. Today, information has become the fuel that powers business Success .In contemporary Cooperate world, information technology is deployed to gain competitive edge. Information technology has been defined as the […]
THE IMPACT OF HUMAN RELATION SKILLS ON THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF SECRETARIES
[A CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED BANKS IN AUCHI] ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to investigate human relations skills in the job performance of secretaries with new Nigeria bank, Auchi Community bank all in Auchi as case study. Questionnaire were used to collected data from a total of fifty respondents made up of […]
THE ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION OF LEARNING IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The focus of internal corporate communication is gaining interest, particularly because it is very essential in all dimensions of the organization’s performance. Hence, effective communication has been linked to a number of positive outcomes like organizational success, financially and socially, higher levels of cooperation and employee job satisfaction while ineffective communication may lead to […]
THE ROLE OF MOTIVATION ON ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE
ABSTRACT Our research was exclusively on work motivation, we examine progress made in theory and research on needs, traits, values, cognition, and affect as well as three bodies of literature dealing with the context of motivation: national culture, job design, and models of person-environment fit. The major problem of the study is necessitated by the […]
THE RELEVANCE OF STAFF MOTIVATION AND PERFORMANCE IN BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
(A CASE STUDY OF PZ NIGERIA PLC, ILORIN REGIONAL OFFICE) CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Motivation is a common term used in human resources management, and it defined as the internal drive which moves a person towards a goal at meeting personal needs since motivation plays a major role in business organization to achieve the desired […]
THE LIQUIDITY AND PROFITABILITY MANAGEMENT IN COMMERCIAL BANK
(A CASE STUDY OF UNION BANK OF NIGERIA PLC LAGOS) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUTION 1.1 BACK GROUND OF THE STUDY A commercial bank is an economic unit which main goal is to maximize profit. Every bank attempts to structure its asset and liabities in such a manner as to field the lightest returns subject to some […]
SOURCE OF FINANCE IN A MANUFACTURING COMPANY
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Finance is how business organization manages their resources, which contribute to economic growth, the decision on the source of financing in manufacturing company is that most unavoidable and continuous aspect in forming company. Thus research works, geared toward focusing mainly on the sources of finance for […]
ROAD TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Customer satisfaction is crucial for the success and survival of any business. It is one of the important determinants of loyalty. That’s why; it is a key aspect of companies’ strategic planning. Customer satisfaction is a sense of pleasure and bliss as one feels after purchase or usage. […]
AN EVALUATION OF STAFF AND MANPOWER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIAN ORGANIZATIONS: A STUDY OF NIGERIA PORT AUTHORITY LAGOS STATE
ABSTRACT This research work was designed to study training and development of employees in service organization. This study titled “An Evaluation of the effect of manpower training and development in service organization A case study of Nigeria Port Authority of Nigeria (NPA) Lagos zone is of the view of finding out the way by which […]
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF FINANCIAL AND NON FINANCIAL MOTIVATION OF EMPLOYEES IN AN ORGANIZATION (A CASE STUDY OF WEST AFRICAN PORTLAND CEMENT INDUSTRIES)
ABSTRACT The main aim of this research work is to investigate the relationship of the two types of rewards namely financial rewards and non-financial rewards towards employees motivation. The research work was restricted towards manufacturing company that is, West African Portland Cement. Based on the past literature, it is found that financial rewards or money […]
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE CHOICE OF INFANT FEEDING OPTIONS AMONG HIV POSITIVE MOTHERS ATTENDING HEALTH FACILITIES
ABSTRACT The survey study was conducted on factors influencing the choice of infant feeding options among HIV positive mothers attending health facilities in Ogoja, Cross River State. The purpose was to investigate factors influencing the choice of infant feeding options among HIV positive mothers in Ogoja, Cross River State. Four objectives and four research questions […]
MOTOR INSURANCE PRACTICE IN NIGERIA: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS
ABSTRACT The aim of this research was examining the factors that affect motor insurance claim processing time in Awash Insurance Company S.C. The study has analyzed the effect of selected independent variables, which are assumed to have major impact on motor insurance claims processing time. The variables: competency of claims staff, customers’ awareness of motor […]
IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS ON EARNINGS MANAGEMENT
STUDY OF LISTED OIL AND GAS COMPANY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) is the blueprint, pivot and cornerstone for the preparation and presentation of financial statements for corporate entities to ensure standardization, globalization and credibility of financial reports across international borders. Financial statements are vital in […]
IMPACT OF INTERNAL CONTROL ON REVENUE GENERATION IN AN ORGANIZATION
ABSTRACT The study sought to evaluate the effect of internal controls on revenue generation in Ministry of Finance. The research design that was employed in this study is descriptive design. The study population was all the employees at the Ministry of Finance during the calendar year 2013. Data was analyzed by use of the linear […]
FLEXIBLE WORKING CONDITIONS AND EMPLOYEES
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Background of Study Employees are considered valuable asset for any organization. That organization is considered to attain a competitive advantage over other organizations in its sphere, the workforce of which […]
EFFECTS OF ADVERTISING ON SALES PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
A CASE STUDY OF SLEEPING BABY COMPANY CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction. This chapter will present the background to the study, problem statement, purpose of the study, objectives of the study, the research questions, the scope of the study, the significance, and operational definition of terms and finally the conceptual framework of the study. 1.1 Back […]
EFFECTS OF CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT ON CUSTOMER RETENTION BY AGRIBUSINESS FIRMS IN ABA METROPOLIS OF ABIA STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of customer relationship management (CRM) on customer retention by agribusinesses in Aba Metropolis of Abia State. To achieve the aim of this study, fourteen agribusiness firms were randomly selected and from each firm, two staff and five customers were randomly selected. A total of […]