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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]