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 […]
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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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
EFFECTIVE INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AS A MEANS OF DETECTING AND MINIMIZING FRAUD IN A MANUFACTURING COMPANY
A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA BOTTLING COMPANY ILORIN PLANT, KWARA STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION It is the primary responsibility in the management of business organization to prevent and detect errors, irregularities and frauds. The responsibility arises because of direction and other managers owe a contractual duty of care and must act in a stewardship capacity […]
DISCOUNT RATE IN MANUFACTURING COMPANY
A CASE STUDY OF MOUNT OLIVE COMPANY ABSTRACT The basic aim of this project is to provide a simplified method of discount rate for manufacturing company using Mount Olive Company as a case study. Due to the rapid improvement in modern science and technology in ratifications of life there is need for the management of […]
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AIRLINE FLIGHT INFORMATION SYSTEM
This project was out of the necessity to address the inherent problems encountered by members of staff of Air Nigeria and their customers. The manual processes involved in the management of airline were critical examined and the flows noted. The software so designed offers to a great extent, the solutions to these problems. The project went further to ret the different techniques used in implementing the newly design software in order to facilitate a broader understanding of the design software by any user. Airline flight information system are used to track and maintain records of flight schedules, passenger reservations and seat assignments, aircraft loading, flight inventory, ticket purchases and fare tariffs. The modern airline reservation system also serves customer needs from beginning to end of each customer’s reserved flight, therefore laying out management tasks for each flight.
CONSUMER SATISFACTION AS KEY TO INDUSTRIAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
A CASE STUDY OF DANGOTE GROUP OF COMPANY NIGERIA PLC ABSTRACT This study researched into consumer satisfaction as a key to industrial growth and development. It examined the significant impact of consumer satisfaction on the industrial growth and development. Marketing survey was conducted to elicit opinion on porously formulated hypothesis. The study discovered that effective […]
COMPUTERIZED GUEST INFORMATION TRACKING SYSTEM
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY. Information technology is an essential tool to guest tracking. The faster and more effectively it works, the safer our business management is. Information system (IS) refers to a system that comprises of persons, data records and activities that process data and information in an […]
COMMUNICATING COOPERATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO NIGERIAN CONSUMERS. A STUDY OF GLOBALCOM EXPERIENCE IN LAGOS STATE
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to identify what cooperate social responsibility Communication strategies are being used by mobile phone companies and to determine the extent to which these cooperate social responsibility Communication strategies infuences customers. The study sampled staff from globacom limited lagos as population study. The study revealed that Radio, TV and […]
BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE NIGER DELTA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to Study The recurring crisis and anxiety in the Niger Delta region in Nigeria can be attributed to high unemployment and poverty by successive governments and oil companies to support critical human development and basic social services. The Niger Delta region also suffers from a significant reduction in basic infrastructure […]
BENEFIT OF SALES PROMOTION AND ADVERTISEMENT IN PROMOTING ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS A CASE STUDY OF GLOBACOM NETWORK
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Nowadays, organization are undergoing fast growth and often disturbing transformation which are due to the information technology and technological advancement currently going on. Sales promotion and advertisement consist of short term incentive to encourage sale and advert of product or services Kotter and Amstrong (2004). Also Dennis […]
BANKING BEHAVIOR AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION OF PHYSICALLY CHALLENGE PERSONS
ABSTRACT The physically challenge persons constitute an integral part of Nigeria‟s population, as such any national economic programme that attempts in any way to foreclose this important segment of the country‟s population will leave much to be desired. The study made use of primary data which was collected using questionnaires administered to the respondents based […]
AUTOMATION IN INVENTORY MANAGEMENT IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL UNIT OF THE HOSPITAL
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction A pharmaceutical inventory management system is a computerized system that facilitates the inventory management of pharmaceutical products. An automated inventory management system can be categorized as an aspect of computer field of management information system (MIS) and it cannot exist without a proper database management which remains one of the […]
AUDITING AS A CONTROL MECHANISM FOR THE EFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING REPORT
ABSTRACT The study dealt on the effectiveness of auditing and accountability in the public sector. The rapid development of financial management initiative in public sector and financial control has led to the need for improved performance measurement, reporting and individual accountability. The researcher tested five hypotheses which stability results mat states that. An audited work […]
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPORTANCE OF PURCHASING PROCEDURE IN AN ORGANIZATION
ABSTRACT The research study main aim was to determine the effects of purchasing strategies on organisational performance a case study of Goshen children hospital Owerri with specific objectives being to examine how quality management affects purchasing strategies at Goshen children hospital Owerri; to establish how supplier optimization affects purchasing strategies at Goshen children hospital Owerri; […]
ASSESSING THE CHALLENGES FACING SMALL SCALE HOTELS IN NIGERIA
(A CASE STUDY OF TEVOLI HOTELS UYO) ABSTRACT The Small and medium scale enterprises have long been recognized as an instrument of economic growth and development in Nigeria. This research project is thus a search the significance of small scale hotels in Nigeria and the challenges facing small scale hotels in Nigeria. Chapter […]
ANALYSIS OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FURNITURE ENTERPRISES TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF KANO STATE
ABSTRACT This paper reported the analysis of the contributions of furniture enterprises to the economic development of kano state with adequate number of wood furniture industries were selected. Production cost and sales over five years were obtained from the wood furniture producers and carefully documented. The resulting data was analyzed with Frequency table, Benefit cost […]
ANALYSIS OF CUSTOMER’S EXPOSURE AND RESPONSE TO SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING ON SELECT SMALL BUSINESSES IN PORTHACOURT
ABSTRACT Social media advertising is a powerful tool in contemporary times. The study sought to explore customer’s exposure and response to social media advertising by examining the customer’s exposure to social media advertising of SMEs on consumer decision- making with the mediating effect of consumer engagement in Nigeria. Three constructs in assessing the customer’s exposure […]
ANALYSIS COMPARATIVE OF THE PERFORMANCE OF JOURNALISTS IN GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE OWNED MEDIA ORGANISATIONS
ANALYSIS COMPARATIVE OF THE PERFORMANCE OF JOURNALISTS IN GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE OWNED MEDIA ORGANISATIONS ABSTRACT This research work is aimed at finding the journalist that is freer between those in private and government owned media organizations, using Raypower and FRCN Enugu as a focus, to achieve maximum and accurate findings. The researcher made use of […]
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL COSTS AND BENEFITS OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT WITHIN AN ORGANISATION
Abstract The main purpose of this study is to investigate on the cost and benefit of internal audit in the selected Cameroonian private firms. This investigation is focused on 15 purposely selected private firms that are expected to represent all other sectors. The main aim of this study is determine the importance and impact of […]
AN EVALUATION ON THE VALUE RELEVANCE OF CORPORATE DISCLOSURE TO SHAREHOLDER IN NIGERIA
AN EVALUATION ON THE VALUE RELEVANCE OF CORPORATE DISCLOSURE TO SHAREHOLDER IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT The main objective of this study was to investigate the value relevance of corporate disclosure to stakeholderss, with a focus on listed banks in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research design. Secondary data obtained from the Nigeria Securities Exchange […]
AN EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF CONTINUE DEVALUATION OF NIGERIA CURRENCY ON INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF OKIN BISCUIT NIGERIA LIMITED IJAGBO)
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The issue of Nigeria exchange role of currency vis–a–vis other international trade currencies especially the American Dollar and British Pound steeling has become other of the day, many Nigeria that is carrying out business especially those that procure material from abroad. In July 1996 the Federal Government of […]
AN EVALUATION OF COST ACCOUNTING AS A TOOL FOR MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING (A CASE STUDY NIGERIAN BOTTLING COMPANY PLC, PLANT INDUSTRY ILORIN)
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 INTRODUCTION The accounting system is a major qualitative information acquired in almost every organization for and it therefore provides information for the three broad purpose namely as internal reporting to managers for use, in planning and control routine operation and non-routine operation, formulation or major plan and polices and lastly the external reporting […]
An Automated Negotiation System for e-Commerce Store Owners to Enable Flexible Product Pricing
ABSTRACT If a store owner wishes to sell a product online, they traditionally have two options for deciding on a price. They can sell the product at a fixed price like the products sold on sites like Amazon, or they can put the product in an auction and let demand from customers drive the final […]
AN APPRAISAL OF THE ROLES AND POSITION OF CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARIES IN THE CIVIL SERVICE OF ANAMBRA STATE PROBLEMS AND STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVEMENT
Abstract In an organisation, secretaries, in addition to the roles enumerated above, attend to administrators, staffs, customers. These categories of persons attended to by secretaries are referred to, in this research, as customers in a general sense. Customers are those who receive the an organisation’ services from secretaries. For the present study the term […]
ADOPTION OF E-PROCUREMENT SYSTEMS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: A NIGERIAN PUBLIC SECTOR PERSPECTIVE
Abstract This thesis report aims at illustrating and describing how e-procurement can contribute in creating value and reducing overheads associated with the procurement process through adopting and implementing e-procurement systems and applications in the supply chain network of an organization. It is an obvious fact that e-procurement plays a vital role in managing the supply […]
ACCOUNTABILITY AND CORRUPTION IN PUBLIC ORGANIZATION (A CASE STUDY OF ISIALA MBANO L.G.A. IMO STATE)
ABSTRACT One of the fundamental problems of contemporary Nigeria is corruption. It has thrived; progressed and flourished unabated .Corruption has been institutionalized to the point of accepting it as part of our system. This study examined the incidence of corruption in the Nigerian Public Service with particular focus on Isiala Mbano LGA from 1999 to […]
ANALYSIS OF CUSTOMER PERCEPTION ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE
ANALYSIS OF CUSTOMER PERCEPTION ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to determine the analysis of customer perception on corporate social responsibility (CSR) on organizational performance at CSquad Security Company. The research aimed at accomplishing the following objectives; to establish factors affecting CSR activities involvement and […]
IMPACTS OF REWARD SYSTEM ON WORKERS PRODUCTIVITY IN INSURANCE COMPANY
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Reward is one of the most important elements in motivating employees for contributing their best efforts to generate innovation ideas that lead to better business functionality and further improvise organizational productivity both financially and non-financially (Dewhurst et al., 2010). The current financial crisis Nigeria is experiencing has made […]
PROMOTION OF SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA
PROMOTION OF SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The production of goods and services in the most efficient manner has continued to be the only viable and reliable option for development, growth and survival of any economy. SMEs have been fully recognized […]
WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION AND TALENT RETENTION IN UNIVERSITIES IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT All around the world, retaining talented employees has been established to be a serious challenge to organisations in the face of hyper-competition, corporate failures, employees’ turnover, and workplace discrimination. This concern grew from the philosophical assumption that talented employees are instrumental to organizational success. The study examined workplace discrimination and its effects on talent […]
TRADE LIBERALIZATION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGERIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY (1986 – 2015)
TRADE LIBERALIZATION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGERIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY (1986 – 2015) ABSTRACT Nigerian textile industry is characterized with ineffective incentives, political uncertainty, acute power shortage, poor infrastructure, smuggling and red-tape bureaucracy, among others. However, government of Nigeria in appreciation of the role of industrialization in growth process now motivates firms. This is done through […]
TALENT MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION A STUDY OF SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN LAGOS STATE
TALENT MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION A STUDY OF SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN LAGOS STATE ABSTRACT Talent management practice is gaining prominence in the international scene academically and professionally. Many literature on talent management observed that in a competitive marketplace, talent has become a primary driver of organizational success. Scarcity of talent is a global […]
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED STONE MINING COMPANIES IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED STONE MINING COMPANIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA | Business Administration & Management Projects topics ABSTRACT Strategic management has received a lot of attention from both the academia and professionals over the years. Many literature on strategic management have relayed information on matters that contribute to the poor and unsteady levels […]
REWARDS AND EMPLOYEE’S JOB SATISFACTION OF SELECTED OUTSOURCED SERVICE PROVIDERS IN JOS PLATEAU STATE NIGERIA
Business Administration & Management Projects topics 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 […]
REWARD SYSTEM AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Reward system can be seen as a means of actively engaging and the renewing the employee’s sense of community and mission of an organization. In this view, an effectively administered system of rewards can provide incentive for quality workmanship and performance. Reward system and management is one important Human Resource Management strategy for attracting […]
PRICING DETERMINANTS AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION OF SELECTED PAINT MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN ABIA STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Companies utilize various types of pricing determinants in an effort to attract and persuade customers. However the application of these pricing strategies is yet to attain maximum satisfaction for customers in many paint companies. This study, therefore examined the effect of pricing determinants on customer satisfaction of selected paint manufacturing companies in Abia State, […]
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF BRITISH-CURRICULUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN LAGOS STATE
ABSTRACT Performance management aligns the goals and processes of employees to those of the organization so that both work together towards the achievement of the organization’s goals and objectives. Achievement of its goals affords the organization the opportunity to attain competitive advantage, enhance customer satisfaction and maximise its wealth. This study identified some of the […]
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The level of employee productivity in Nigerian organizations has been on the decline over the years and this could be ascribed to poor performance management strategies put in place by these manufacturing firms. It is in light of this, that this study aims to examine the effect of performance management on employee productivity among […]
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF NIGERIAN FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF NIGERIAN FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY | Business Administration & Management Projects topics ABSTRACT Ownership structure is one of corporate governance mechanism that influences firms’ performance. Owners of the firm had invested purposely for returns, but management as agents pursue interest contrary to that of owners. Therefore owners’ wants control due […]
ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS AS CORRELATES OF COMPEITIVE ADVANTAGE IN THE NIGERIAN TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY
ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS AS CORRELATES OF COMPEITIVE ADVANTAGE IN THE NIGERIAN TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY ABSTRACT The Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) was introduced in the Nigerian telecommunication industry in 2001 after the industry’s deregulation in 1992. The mobile telephone network which revolutionized the business, social and economic lives of Nigerians also engendered competition in the industry. […]
MARKETING STRATEGY AND TOURISM PATRONAGE IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
MARKETING STRATEGY AND TOURISM PATRONAGE IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA | Business Administration & Management Projects topics ABSTRACT The tourism industry has been identified as a very vital and popular global human activity that now becomes an economic booster which can contribute to the economic development of Nigeria. However, tourism industry in Nigeria has not been exploited to […]
MARKETING STRATEGIES AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE OF DOMESTIC AIRLINES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Marketing strategy embraces major fundamental components of marketing practice. Despite this importance, executives in Nigerian Aviation Industry have not been market driven as they lagged behind in adopting marketing concept and other promotional efforts in order to increase patronage. Today, only 15 million; 8.6 percent out of 174 million of Nigerian population travelled by […]
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND SUCCESSION PLANNING OF FAMILY BUSINESS CONTINUITY IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Knowledge management practices and succession planning have gained much prominence in recent years and are said to improve organizational performance and continuity of family businesses. Context observations have indicated that family businesses are common in Nigeria and their going concern has generated academic debate and public discourse. Nevertheless, the factors orchestrating their continuity are […]
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND FUND PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED PENSION FUND ADMINISTRATORS IN LAGOS STATE NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Pension Funds Administrators take investment decisions and apply investment strategies in order to meet the various needs of retirees. The process of selecting investment is a complicated one, but funds which are invested on behalf of potential retirees must follow the line of the best and appropriate investment strategy to enhance security and ensure […]
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED FLOUR MILLS COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Inventory management is one of the most important functions of manufacturing firms.The flour mills companies operating in Nigeria are facing the problems of determining appropriate inventory level that should be kept to ensure that customer needs are met and production process is not interrupted. Striking a balance between overstocking and running out of stock […]
INNOVATION STRATEGY AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
INNOVATION STRATEGY AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA ABSTRACT In a highly competitive environment, innovation is the essential key to a firm obtaining a dominant position as the understanding of strategic innovation management practices leads to an improved organizational performance signifying its importance. In the present era of economic […]
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION IN SELECTED HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN IKEJA, LAGOS STATE
ABSTRACT Hospitality industry is functional service sector where optimal human resources management is required for successful delivery of good and service, where productivity and retention are determine factors of overall success of an organization. Human resources is the most valuable asset of any organization, the success or failure of any organization to a large extent […]
EXPORT STRATEGIES AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
EXPORT STRATEGIES AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA ABSTRACT Export strategies are tools through which companies can respond to the mutual effects of the internal and external factors for obtaining their export goals. Despite the accumulated efforts of academic, specialist’s, researchers and public policy instruments in the Nigerian economies, […]
ENTREPRENEURIAL STRATEGIES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES (SMEs) IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The development of SMEs has become an important factor in nation’s building and economic development. While developed nations have leveraged on the growth of SMEs, survival rates has been less than 10% in Nigeria despite various government intervention programmes. This study evaluated the effect of entrepreneurial strategies on the development of SMEs on selected […]
ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT CREATION IN OYO STATE OF NIGERIA (1987 – 2012)
ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT CREATION IN OYO STATE OF NIGERIA (1987 – 2012) ABSTRACT Unemployment has been a major issue in the Nigerian economy since the mid-1980s. Consequently, the Federal government adopted several strategies and policies towards entrepreneurial development in Nigeria to combat the unemployment problem. All over the world, entrepreneurship has been adjudged to […]
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING AND PROCUREMENT PROCESSES EFFICIENCY IN FOUR SELECTED OIL AND GAS SERVICING COMPANIES IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Inappropriate tool to connect procurement unit with other parts of the organization has resulted to poor co-ordination and leakage of important information which has turned out to be costly component to the whole management process of the procurement function. Production schedule are often obstructed due to shortage of raw materials caused by delayed delivery […]
EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP AND JOB SATISFACTION IN SELECTED PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN OYO STATE.
EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP AND JOB SATISFACTION IN SELECTED PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN OYO STATE. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to 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 […]
DETERMINANTS AND ADOPTION OF POINT OF SALES OF SELECTED BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
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 […]
CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES AND LOAN PORTFOLIO QUALITY OF NIGERIAN COMMERCIAL BANKS (2006 – 2015)
CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES AND LOAN PORTFOLIO QUALITY OF NIGERIAN COMMERCIAL BANKS (2006 – 2015) ABSTRACT Commercial banks engage primarily in the business of intermediation, which is, mobilizing funds from surplus units of the economy and lending same to the deficit units. In rendering these services, a large percentage of the loans granted are not […]
COMPETITIVE DYNAMICS AND CORPORATE PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED FLOUR MILLING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
COMPETITIVE DYNAMICS AND CORPORATE PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED FLOUR MILLING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT The intensity of competition among players in the Flour Milling industry in Nigeria necessitated the development of a business strategy to out-perform one another and achieve desired level of performance. Competitive pricing was therefore a common strategy adopted by these firms. […]