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Financial planning and control;a key to management efficiency in manufacturing industry(a case study of dangote nig plc)

ABSTRACT  This study was conducted to determine some based line data essential for financial planning and control a key to management efficiency in the manufacturing industry.  Some research problems were investigated such as in adequate financial management, lack of adequate planning and poor control in the manufacturing industry. I solve the research problems, both primary and secondary data were collected.  The research instrument used in collecting the data was questionnaires.  In org...

An Assessment of Power Sector Policies in Nigeria

In spite of the conscious steps taken by successive governments in Nigeria to combat power shortages and outages over the years, the problem of inadequate power supply in the country perpetuates. This study, therefore, attempted to assess the various policies initiated by the Nigerian government to improve on the provision of electricity in the country over the years. Data for the study were collected through secondary sources. The findings of the study revealed that since the National Ele...

A Review of Nigeria's Power Sector Policies

This paper examines the history of the Nigerian electricity market; the National Electric Power Policy of 2001 and its objectives; the Electricity Power Sector Reform Act of 2005; the measures taken to implement the objectives of NEPP 2001; the outcomes of these measures; the challenges impeding against the full actualisation of the objectives. It also considers the aim, implementation and evaluation of the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP); as well as the Nigerian government's rece...

Management of Disengagement and Accrued Benefits in the Public Sector of Nigeria: A Study of the Federal Civil Service

Abstract: This study examines the management of disengagement and accrued benefits in the public sector of Nigeria, with specific focus on the Federal Civil Service. In doing this, certain objectives which the study aims to achieve were itemized and an assumption is made. Data were collected through from secondary sources and analysed using content analysis. Some literatures were reviewed, and both the contributory and non-contributory schools of thought on pension were used to explain the e...

Relevance of the Social Contract Theory to the Nigerian System of Government

The main thrust of the social contract theory is that the government exists at the behest of the citizens to protect, and to promote the well-being of, the people. This study examines the relevance of the social contract theory to the Nigerian system of government. The term “social contract theory” is defined; the views of the trio of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau on the social contract theory are presented; the relevance of the social contract theory to the current ...

The Role of Informal Organisation in Formal Organisations

The study of organisation is incomplete without the study of the human component of the organisation. It is the interest in the human aspect of organisation that has led to the study of the means and modes of interaction among the employees in, or the workforce of, an organisation as well as the ways in which these interactions affect the organisation as a whole, in its quest for goal-attainment. In other words, the interest in ascertaining the role of human relations in organisations brought...

The Effect of Online Sales on Formal Place Workers

ABSTRACT This project considers the effect of online sales on formal place workers. The positive and negative effects on formal place workers. The advantages and disadvantages of online sales. The problem they face when buying online. The dangers of online sales, how they can curb these dangers and how to protect themselves when shopping online. TABLE OF CONTENTChapter One:General description of the studyStatement of problemPurpose of studyData collection methodResearch questionsRelevance of ...

AN EVALUATION OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF SALESMANSHIP TO MARKETING OF CONSUMER GOODS (A STUDY OF UNILEVER NIGERIA PLC)

INTRODUCTION Electronic banking have long been recognized to play an important role in economic development on the basis of their ability to create liquidity in the economy through financial intermediation between savers and borrowers. It also offers financial services and products that accelerate settlement of transactions and in the process reduce cash intensity in the financial system, encourage banking culture, and catalyses economic growth.TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER ONE1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 ...

AN INVESTIGATION INTO STAFF MOTIVATION AND PRODUCTIVITY IN GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOLS (A Case Study of Pankshin Local Government Area)

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Today’s increasingly competitive business world means that a highly-motivated workforce is vital for any organization seeking to achieve the best results. Many firms are moving away from the “command and control” approach towards the “advice and consent” method as a preferable way of motivating staff. This shift in attitude began when employers recognized that rewarding good work is more effective than punitive measures for poor work. Different people are mot...

Participatory Decision Making And Organisational Goal Attainment (A Case Study Of Wema Bank Uyo, Akwa Ibom State).

ABSTRACT Many studies have been conducted on decision making, but little has been known about participatory decision making as an essential ingredient in the quest for better organizational management. Research has shown that participatory decision making contribute to better decisions and strategies. Thus, this paper is an attempt to investigate the influence of participatory decision making in Wema Bank Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State branch. The subordinate aim is to find out if employees of the Bank...

A Note On Motivational And Productivity Theory

INTRODUCTION The concept and theories of and productivity has always been a central problem for leaders and managers, this is because of the relative importance and effect of motivation to productivity in an organization. Unmotivated employees are likely to spend little or no effort on their jobs, avoid workplace as much as possible, exit the organization if given the opportunity and produce low quality product on the other hand employees who feel motivated to work are likely to be persistent...

Strike Actions And Achievement of Aims In Academic Staff Union of Universities (A Study of University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State)

ABSTRACT This study examined strike actions and the achievement of aims in Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Uyo,Akwa Ibom State. The broad objective of this study was to examine the relationship between strike actions and the achievement of aims in ASUU, in terms of its effectiveness and using it to draw a conclusion on how far strike actions has helped the union in the achievement of its aims. The population of the study was the entire academic staffs of the University of ...

Determinants of consumer buying behavior through mega-stores in Pakistan

INTRODUCTION Nowadays purchasing trends are changing from small retail stores to mega store and departmental stores, the buyers are moving to mega stores and undergo different experience and stop depending on old traditional small retail stores.While on the one other hand these mega stores adopt various strategies to offer different experience to the customers with variety of ranges in brands, size and quantity under one roof.  Success at one stage does not ensure continued success, as custo...

THE ROLE OF BANKS IN THE FINANCING OF EXPORT TRADE IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE 1.1BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1.2STATEMENT OF PROBLEMS 1.3RESEARACH QUESTIONS 1.4STATEMENT OF HYPOTHESIS 1.5OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY 1.6SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1THEORETICAL LITERATURE REVIEW 2.2EMPIRICAL LITERATURE REVIEW CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY 3.1SOURCE OF DATA 3.2SPECIFICATION OF MODEL 3.3METHOD OF DATA ANALYSIS CHAPTER FOUR DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS 4.1INTRODUCTION 4.2DATA PRESENTATION 4.3DATA ANALYSIS 4.4TEST OF HYPO...

APPRAISAL OF THE IMPACT OF BANKING SECTOR REFORMS ON THE REAL SECTOR OF THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY (1986 - 2009)

AbstractThis research study appraised the impact of the Banking Sector Reforms on the Real Sector of the Nigerian Economy for the period 1986 to 2009. Data on real sector output, credit to the real sectors, lending rate and interest rate on savings were obtained from the CBN Statistical Bulletin (2009 edition). The data were analysed using Ordinary Least Square (OLS) technique. The result of the analysis revealed that financial sector reforms were effective in addressing the twin problems of ...


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