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The Use of Information Communication Technology in Local Governments in Nigeria

ABSTRACT This research work aptly examines the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Abuja Municipal Area Council as a paradigm of Local Government Areas in Nigeria. The study contends that for government to fulfil their non-negotiable functions, ICT is a necessity. Moreso, for more effectiveness, these innovations should start from the grassroots i.e. the Local Governments. Thus, there is the dire need for actions to be put in place to institute viable ICT units and Department...

POOR MANAGEMENT, A STUMBLING STONE OF CONSUMER COOPERATIVES DEVELOPMENT

INTRODUCTION From the book cooperative identity (1998) “the modern cooperative movement began England during the fist part of the nineteenth century. There were many years of experimentation, and many failed attempts, before a successful cooperative was established. The turning point came in 1944 when the first successful cooperative, called the Rochdale, an industrial town close to Manchester. The society was registered under the friendly societies Act. On October 28th 1844, but the shop d...

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY

INTRODUCTION In any evaluation of the condition necessary for the growth and survival of an organization, the role of performance appraisal is a strategic factor. It is believed that both the individual and the organization need to know how well actual performance is contributing to the accomplishment of the job plans, the staffing plan, and ultimately the overall strategic plan of the organization. In addition, the individual employee requires feedback relative to his or her own goals develo...

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AS A TOOL FOR ACHIEVING HIGHER EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY

ABSTRACT This project work is on the Performance Appraisal as a tool for achieving higher efficiency and productivity in National Steel Raw Materials Exploration Agency, Kaduna the problem investigated by this study focus on the performance which is not up to the expectation. The Aim of the study is at analyzing the impact of performance appraisal as a tool for higher efficiency in the performance of staff of the Agency, which is geared towards the objectives of How?, what are urgency and nee...

ORGANOGRAM AS AN IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION TOOL IN BUSINESS ORGANIZATION

ABSTRACT This extended essay present the issue of organogram as an important communication tool in business organization.  This project is divided into three chapters, chapter one is made up of the background of the study, statement of the problem and the object of the study.  Chapter two contain the review of the existing literature related to this project, development of management structure, role of the chief executive and the principle of good organization. Chapter three deal with summa...

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND ITS EFFECT ON WORKERS PERFORMANCE

INTRODUCTION The organization structure is the basic framework within which the executive decision making behavior occurs. The quality and the nature of the decisions made are influenced by the nature of the structure. Organization as an element of management is concerned with the grouping of activities in such manner that enterprise objectives are attained. The choice of the topic of this project: The  organizational structure and its effects on workers performance was motivated by the int...

ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE AND ITS EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES MATERIAL

INTRODUCTION Management of Human Resources is that function of all enterprises which provides for effective utilization of people to achieve both the objective of the enterprises and the satisfaction and development of the employees. Everyone appears to agree that the present and future survival of any cooperation or enterprise, depends on the proper management of her material and human resources.   The management of both resources and all other resources is in the hands of specific human be...

The Effect of Cost Control in Powering Industries (A Case Study of Nigeria Breweries Plc. 9th Mile, Enugu Metropolis

Cost control is a vital instrument for the survival of any business organization.  The aim of this work the impact of cost control in a Brewing Industry a case study of Nigeria Breweries Plc. 9th  Mile Enugu metropolis is to x-ray the conceptual insight of cost control techniques and ascertain whether in practical situation those techniques in the literature are operational and also the effect it has on the organization. TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page Certification Dedication Acknowledgemen...

DIVERSIFICATION OF NIGERIA ECONOMY: A CASE STUDY OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES

ABSTRACT Going down memory lane, one can remember that major developed and upcoming Nations in the world have in one way or the other diversified their economy in various aspects but majorly on Agriculture.  History had it that Malaysia - largest oil palm producing country in the world took its first seedlings from Nigeria, improved upon it and made it a strong hold for economic advancement. Likewise China, Korea, Singapore and India who not only improved their agricultural background but al...

THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN DEVELOPING ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE

ABSTRACT The success of any organisation or enterprise depends largely on the effectiveness of the human resources under its control. Therefore the role of human resource in developing organisational culture as well as manpower training and development in our organization can never be over-emphasised. Therefore this research work based on the above concepts also evaluates how to develop means for improving effectiveness in human resource management. A review of related literature was made in ...

THE CAUSES OF FAILURES AMONG SOME MANAGERS IN BUSINESS ORGANIZATION A CASE STUDY OF FIRST BANK PLC WARRI

ABSTRACT Research studies in the recent times have indicated continued failure of organisations, firms and company as a result of many factors. It was also observed that management as the life wire of any business has majorly led to the winding up of this business entities sequel to the decisions and actions of the managers who control its day to day operations. In many organizations today managers fail because of lack of managerial skills, and lack of communication between managements and wo...

RISK MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF BANKS IN NIGERIA - AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS

ABSTRACT Life itself is a risk likewise every other important activities of man inclusive of financial transactions and deliberations. This is as a result of the stake of parties involved in one way or the other in certain financial and business transactions. It is in the light of the above assertions that this project research work is determined to examine the potential usefulness of adopting a systematic methodology for the analysis and control of risks (risk management) within the financia...

OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA BANKS’ (A CASE STUDY OF GUARANTY TRUST BANK PLC)

ABSTRACT  The specialty literature says that the risk is an essential element for any economic activity. It can be removed, but it can be administrate. This is why everybody says that „the one that doesn’t risk is the one that risks the most” because he loses winning and development chances for his business.  A success strategy for a financial institution must have programmes and administrative procedures for banking operational risks, in order to minimize the appearance probability ...

EFFECT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (IPSAS) IN MINISTRIES, DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES

ABSTRACT Over the years, the Nigerian society has been filled with stories of wrong practices such as stories of ghost workers on the pay roll of Ministries, Extra-ministerial Departments and Parastatals, frauds, embezzlements and setting ablaze of offices housing sensitive documents and corruption leading to none or poor accountability of individuals in public offices of the country.  One of the most researched and least understood variablesin public sector accounting of the nation is how t...

An Assessment of Roles of Non-Governmental Organisation on Community Development Projects inEdo South Senatorial District of Edo State

ABSTRACT Community development entails the provision of infrastructural facilities to the people. The provision of these social amenities can be attained through a number of ways and/or organizations which includes, the government, community development associations, Non-Governmental Organisations. Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) are non-governmental, nonprofit making and self-governing, set out to ameliorate the plight of the people in dare need of life sustaining facilities in the soc...


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