ABSTRACT The study sought to examine the general understanding of the concept of corruption, determine perception of prevalence of corruption in public institution, analyze the causes of corruption in public institutions, examine measures undertaken to curb corruption and provide recommendations on corruption to interested persons. The study drew a cross section of the general population within the Tema metropolis. Members of the public were interviewed within the study area all with the aim ...
ABSTRACT This study examines the relationship between stock market capitalization and economic growth in Ghana using quarterly time series data from 1991 to 2006. The study employed Johansen multivariate cointegration technique and vector error correction model to investigate the long-run relationship and the short-run dynamics among the variables. Also, the standard Granger-causality test was conducted to determine the causal relationship between the variables. The study finds that real econ...
ABSTRACT Small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) are well known to be efficient and prolific job creators and they make substantial contributions to developing economies. This study set out to examine the effects of corporate governance on financial performance of SMEs in the Accra Metropolis of Ghana. A quantitative research approach using simple random sampling procedure was employed to select the sample from each of the eleven submetropolises. A total of 500 owners/managers of SMEs were ...
ABSTRACT The police profession has been identified as one of the most stressful occupations in the world. Using the ABCX model of stress and stress process model (SPM), the study sought to examine factors that influence occupational stress among Police Officers in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The study adopted a cross-sectional design using mixed method approach of research. Stratified random sampling technique was used to sample 194 Police Officers from five police stations whiles purposive sa...
This study examined the effects of external debt on Nigeria’s economic growth (2008-2017). As a guide for the study, research hypotheses were stated. The study adopted a longitudinal trend survey method using ex-post factor model. Instrument for the study was secondary data gotten from CBN Bulletins and annual reports of several years. Data were collected, coded and analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. Analysis from the study revealed that external debt has signif...
ABSTRACT Albinism is a genetic condition that is inherited from both parents due to a lack of or the complete absence of melanin in the bodies of persons with albinism (PWA). In Malawi, like any other country, persons with albinism are normally characterized by differences in skin and hair color, in addition to the wobbling of the eyes. This often leads to negative treatment from their family, the community and society. The lack of melanin and its accompanying effects limit their functionalit...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine meaning in life and life orientation as predictors of self-esteem among first-year undergraduate students ofthe University of Ibadan in Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used in conducting the study. 192 students comprising 104 males and 88 females whose ages ranged between 63 and 27 years (M = 17.75, SD = 3.01) participated. Participants responded to items of a structured questionnaire containing the Rosenberg Self-Este...
ABSTRACT In a federal system of government, it may not be sufficient to study the inflationary effect of government reliance on money creation as a major means of financing expenditure. This is particularly so as some level of government besides the central authority may finance its deficit without recourse to money creation but in ways that may ultimately augment the money supply. There is therefore the imperative need to study the interaction between budget deficits and inflation in the Nig...
ABSTRACT Traditionally, people from the southwest Nigeria believe and place high premium on the use of indigenous resources for warfare like some other groups in Nigeria. The sustenance of the belief in these values has largely been promoted by the inadequacy of modern policing system and the rising crime rate in our society. It is against this background this paper attempts to examine the prevailing values, belief and practices among the people of the southwest and its utility in the mainten...
ABSTRACT Orthopaedic injuries contribute to most musculo-skeletal health challenges in developing societies partly due to increasing rate of technological advancement and its associated consequences. Despite the little recognition experienced, traditional orthopaedic service due to the 'severity of most orthopaedic injuries which sometimes 'left patients incapacitated, decision making regarding treatment is sometimes determined by significant others and has implication for patients well bein...
ABSTRACT Children are socialized into adult roles in society through the process of socialization particularly through the family which is the first contact point of any child into the open world of human relations. Socialization forms differ from one society to the other, in Nigeria there are three major ethnic groups in addition to about two hundred and forty seven minor ones, the pattern and forms of socialization among these ethnic nationalities differ. Ethnic identities and loyalty are b...
ABSTRACT This study examines attempts by the Nigerian government to increase the access of the poorest people to modern health care services, through the Bamako Initiative programme. Responses obtained from health service providers and consumers, as well as community leaders selected from across the four health zones in Nigeria, showed a conclusion that although the operational structures to accomplish the Bamako initiative objectives are in place, access to health services by the poorest is ...
ABSTRACT Nigeria’s share of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows to Africa fell from 35.3% in 1990 to 13.6% in 2000 then rose to 16.3% in 2005 and stood at 14.1% in 2010. In theory, uncertainty adversely affects FDI inflows. However, very little attention is given to the effects of economic and political uncertainties on FDI inflows in developing countries. This study, therefore, examined the effects of economic and political uncertainties on FDI inflows to Nigeria at the aggregated and...
ABSTRACT This chapter constitutes the general introduction to the study. It is made up of the background to the study. The background contains general and specific issues on investment in training and development, statement of the problem, the objectives of the study, research questions, scope and significance of the study and the organization of the study. Investment in training and development has been a great concern to management of most organizations. Some of the reasons assigned t...
ABSTRACT Corporate governance (CG) safeguards shareholders‘ portfolios and ensures optimal returns in terms of dividend payouts (DPs) on investment. The association between CG and DPs could be significant in relation to risk exposure, operational and financing activities across firms and sectors. Also, the differential dividend payment between large and small firms might be due to economies of scale enjoyed by large firms. The relationship between CG and DPs has been well researched, howev...