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THE ROLE OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN REDUCING UNEMPLOYMENT (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN ABA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)

INTRODUCTION This chapter is to introduce the following points, background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, hypothesis, and significance of the study and definition of terms. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Cooperative is a basis for overall transformation of citizenry social and economic problems. According to Berko, (1987:297), cooperative is a voluntary and democratic association of persons with variable membership and variable capital whose mem...

THE PRACTICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF INNOSON GROUP Nigeria COMPANY)

INTRODUCTION Enterprise states the committee true and reward for primate enterprise and self equipment it is an economy that appreciates creativity, initiative and hard work.  Our country Nigeria is one of such economy. Therefore, people are now self determined to their way of life somebody seems to be thinking of what he or she will be doing with his hand or brains, since it is understood that t he government cannot provide gainful employment for all the citizens. Ever since 1960, the count...

THE INCLUSIVE ROLES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY TO THE DISABLED

ABSTRACT The excluded are the library patrons with disabilities.  They are the disadvantaged group who are most of the time denied access to library services.  They can only benefit maximally from the services of the public library if there is a conscious effort to include them.  The disabled ones in this paper include the deaf and the dumb, visually impaired, physically and mentally challenged, etc.  The public library has the mandate right from conception to serve both the able and disa...

Impact of Ethical Leadership on Employee Job Performance

Abstract Despite the growing concern of researchers in the field of business ethics, cases of unethical practices have continue to manifest in corporate organisations. Corporate leaders engage in decisions that have resulted to lack of trust in the organisations leadership; and lack of commitment to organisation’s goals. This paper tries to examine the concept of ethical leadership, the characteristics of an ethical leader, ethical leadership and its impact on employee job performance and h...

THE EFFECT OF HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN ORGANIZATION (A CASE STUDY OF NTA ENUGU)

INTRODUCTION Human capital is the economic value that an employee provides to an employer. According to Schuttz (2010) human capital is referred to as a key element in improving an organizations assets and employees in order to increase productivity as well as sustain competitive advantage.  However recent evidence reveals that many organizations have not paid sufficient close attention to human capital development, leading to an under-utilization of talent in the workforce.Kingsmil, (2011)...

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PERSONAL SELLING IN THE MARKETING OF CAPITAL GOODS (A CASE STUDY OF ANAMBRA MOTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY)

ABSTRACT This research work focus on the effectiveness of personal selling in the marketing capital goods.  Personal selling is an ancient art, which has spawned a large literature and many principles, effective salesperson have more than instruct, they are trained in a method of analysis customer interaction.  Personal selling takes the from of oral presentation in a conversation with one or more prospective purchasers, for the purpose of making profitable sales.   The main purpose of per...

THE EFFECT OF PRIVATIZATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF GOVERNMENT OWNED COMPANIES IN A DEVELOPING ECONOMY (A CASE STUDY OF MTN ENUGU)

ABSTRACT This research work was carried out in a bid to examine the effect of privatization and commercialization of Government owned companies with case study as MTN. Enugu, and with particular focus on the problems on a developing economy like that of Nigeria.  In an attempt to reach the nook and cranny of the said topic, this research work was done in five chapters (Subdivided into the chapters). With chapter one, dealing with the introduction, statement of the problem, significance of th...

THE EFFECT OF ADVERTISING ON THE DEMAND FOR A NEW PRODUCT (A CASE STUDY OF MARIA PURE WATER)

ABSTRACT Advertising has been in a existence over some years even before the emergence of these sophiscated elements means of message transmission. Advertising in its earlier form could only be seen from the perspective of either packaging labeling, point of purchase display or even verbal expression about a product or service.  Chapter one of this research work focused on the relevance of advertising for the marketing of the company’s product and the identification of the associated probl...

THE EFFECT OF MOTIVATION ON PRODUCTIVITY OF EMPLOYEES (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN BREWERIES PLC, ENUGU)

ABSTRACT This research work is a very crucial study for the Nigerian breweries plc. The study was motivated by the necessity to establish what constitute motivational instrument in the organization and the extent of their application. Sources of data, includes, primary and secondary data in which both relevant official and non official materials an publication regarding the subject matter were drawn. Data collected were analyzed using table and percentages. Tests were carried out on the hypot...

THE BROADCAST MEDIA AND SUSTAINABLE DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

INTRODUCTION It has been established that there is a very strong relationship between media performance and the conduct and vibrancy of politics and political activities in democracies. It is often said that in democracies, “the media have a complex relationship with sources of power and the political system” (McQuail, 2005). Both politics and the media have the singular aim of promoting the individual and collective interests of the general society. Thus, while politics serves as a route...

PROCESSES OF PRODUCTION AND TREATMENT OF PORTABLE WATER (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE WATER CORPORATION)

ABSTRACT This seminar “Processes of Production and treatment of portable water” was meant to study the purification of water and the technique employed in achieving a clean portable water for domestic and industrial use suitable for human consumption.  Having sourced materials for this research in internet and library, I proceeded to Enugu State Water Corporation where I found out that this seminar helped in exposing those criteria, maintained in order to obtain a portable water suitable...

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AS A STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT TOOL

ABSTRACT Numerous types of management tools can be applied to innovation management -conceptual and mathematical models, frameworks, checklists, benchmarking tool and specific techniques and methodologies. This paper reviews a variety of such tools, examines their take-up by and usefulness to industry and speculates on their relevance and applicability in complex product system industries. The development of many of the tools has been informed by the large body of research into the success an...

POLICY IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION (A CASE STUDY OF UDI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE)

ABSTRACT The main aim of the research is bordered on “Policy Implementation in Nigerian Local Government Administration.” Administration is seen as a situation where effort is combined to achieve or accomplish a common goal. Local government is the third tier of government in Nigeria, and is aimed at accelerating rural and community development. The literatures reviewed that policy making and implementation seem to be the most important phase in rural development. Policy implementation ga...

PERSONNEL POLICIES AND ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS: A THEORETICAL DISCOURSE

ABSTRACT The study was  motivated by the necessity to establish what constitute policies in organization. Personnel policies are a preplanned course of action establishing a guide to work towards acceptable outcomes and objectives in organizational. Effective impacting of policies in a company motivation team work, this team work in organization enable the organization to achieve effectiveness and efficiency in the objective of organization.    Sources of data include, primary and secondar...

MOTIVATION AS A MANAGEMENT TOOLS FOR INCREASING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF WORKERS. (A STUDY OF ESHDC)

INTRODUCTION Most organization ignore this drive that motivation is the success factor that make employees think more of organizational interest and less of individual interest.  Countries like Japan, American, Russia, China, and Europe are known for their technological advancement.  The secret behind the success of these developed countries is that they have developed a culture of motivating their labour force.  It is worthy to mention that a motivated worker is the most productive worker...


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