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Financial Performance and Corporate Social Responsibility of Some Selected Banks in Nigeria

Abstract: This paper examined the effect of financial performance on corporate social responsibility of banks in Nigeria. After analyzing the different studies in the literature, a sample size of 7 banks out of 15 being listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange with the total of 21 banks in Nigeria was used. The study employed ex-post-facto research design, using a data of 6 years period, ranging from (2010-2015). The study used Multiple Regression Model as the technique of analysis using STATA s...

UNEMPLOYMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON YOUTH OF SHOMOLU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, LAGOS STATE

The Project actually addresses the Problem; Unemployment in Nigeria, Using Shomolu Local Government as the case study and their Youths, which was later used to make Generalisation, on impacts of unemployment. on the youths of Nigeria.   ABSTRACT Economists believe that the economy achieves full employment when not more than 6 percent of people are unemployed and become redundant. Unemployment has become a global phenomenon, as an active instigator of economic problems; it has thrown challen...

CRITICAL EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAILED STATES AND TERRORISM

The notion popularized by policy makers in the United States of America that failed states are havens for terrorists to plan, train and stage attacks, under closer scrutiny does not seem to be supported by acceptable data. Though Scholars have written extensively on the link between “failed”, “failing” “weak” states and terrorism, this relationship is actually more complex. Besides the concept of “weak”, “a failed”and“failing’ state is itself contentious and ignores th...

EMPLOYEE’S PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING AND ORGANISATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY: A STUDY OF GUARANTY TRUST BANK, HEADQUARTERS VICTORIA, ISLAND LAGOS

ABSTRACT Over the last decade, many studies have been carried out on worker participation and organizational performance. Studies have found substantial positive evidence for statistical association between decision making and organisational performance. The purpose of this study is to investigate the employee’s participation in decision making and organisational productivity. It was hypothesized that employee participation in decision making has positive influenced on organisational produ...

THE EFFECT OF INCENTIVE AS A TOOL FOR EMPLOYEES’ MOTIVATION AND JOB PERFORMANCE (A STUDY OF CIVIL SERVANT OF LAGOS STATE SECRETARIAT, ALAUSA, IKEJA)

ABSTRACT This research work examined the effect of incentive as a tool for employees’ motivation and job performance (a study of Civil Servant of Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja). The specific objectives were to determine if there is a relationship between incentive and employee motivation, to determine the effect of incentive and motivation on job performance, to determine which factors contribute to workers motivation, to determine the relationship between extrinsic rewards and em...

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING AND ORGANISATION PRODUCTIVITY (A STUDY OF GUARANTY TRUST BANK)

ABSTRACT This research work examined employee participation in decision making and organisation productivity (a study of Guaranty Trust Bank, Ikeja Region). The specific objectives were to assess the state of employees participation in decision making in the organisation, to identify the consequences of not allowing employees to participate in decision making, to identify ways of making employees participate in decision making, to identify benefits from allowing employees to participate in d...

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AS DETERMINANT OF JOB SATISFACTION AND TURNOVER INTENTION AMONG EMPLOYEES’ OF DATAFLEX NIGERIA LIMITED

ABSTRACT This research work examined Human Resources Management Practices as Determinant of Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intention among Employees’ of Dataflex Nigeria Limited. The specific objectives were to examine the impact of performance appraisal on employee job satisfaction in Dataflex Nigeria Limited, to investigate the significant impact of promotion on job satisfaction, to ascertain the impact of welfare on employees’ job satisfaction, to establish the influence of remuneratio...

ROLES OF PENSION AND RETIREE’S STANDARD OF LIVING

ABSTRACT This research work examined roles of pension and retiree’s standard of living. The specific objectives were to determine the extent to which the new pension scheme has improved the welfare of the retired employee in Nigeria, to determine the relationship between pension and standard of living of retired employee, to examine the extent to which the new pension scheme can guarantee a minimum living standard for the retired civil servants in Nigeria and lastly to evaluate the extent ...

CONSEQUENTIAL EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE BUSINESS PERFORMANCE (A STUDY OF SURULERE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)

This research work examined role of sales promotion on organization profitability (A study of Nigeria Breweries). Both primary and secondary sources of data were utilized. Questionnaire was mainly used as the research instrument for collecting primary data. Relevant questionnaires were administered to the selected sample size of two hundred and one hundred and ninety six was returned.  Responses were presented in tabular form using simple percentage method.  Simple regression analysis and P...

REWARD SYSTEM AND EMPLOYEES’ COMMITMENT (A STUDY OF NESTLE NIGERIA PLC)

ABSTRACT This research work examined Reward System and Employees’ commitment (a study of Nestle Nigeria Plc). The specific objectives were to establish the relationship between extrinsic reward and employees’ affective commitment, to establish the relationship between extrinsic reward and employees’ continuance commitment, to examine if intrinsic reward influences employees’ affective commitment and lastly to investigate if intrinsic reward enhance employees’ continuance commitment...

THE IMPACT OF LEADERHIP AND ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR ON EMPLOYEES PRODUCTIVITY (A STUDY OF UBA HEADQUARTER MARINA LAGOS)

ABSTRACT The study was designed to investigate the impact of leadership and organization behaviour on employees' productivity. The specifics objectives of the study are: i to examine the relationship between motivation and leadership on the employee productivity, ii to examine the relationship between job satisfaction and leadership on the employee productivity. Hi to examine the relationship between worker empowerment and leadership on the employee productivity, iv to examine the relationsh...

Is the EFCC a Toothless Bulldog in the Control of Financial Malpractices of Corrupt Public Officers in Nigeria?

TOPIC : IS THE EFCC A TOOTHLESS BULLDOG IN THE CONTROL  OF FINANCIAL MALPRACTICES OF PUBLIC OFFICERS IN NIGERIA?  (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN STATE GOVERNORS AND OTHER PUBLIC  OFFICERS) 2003-2008   TABLE OF CONTENT ·         Title Page ·         Certification ·         Dedication ·         Acknowledgement ·         Abstract ·         Table of Content CHAPTER ONE:   INTRODUCTION 1.1  Background of the Study              ...

RURAL WOMEN AND ADOPTION OF FAMILY PLANNING TECHNIQUES: A STUDY OF OGIDI IJUMU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KOGI STATE

ABSTRACT  The main aim of the study was to determine the adoption and techniques offamily planning among reproductive age group rural women in Ogidi-IjumuLocal Government Area of Kogi State. This study was based largely on fieldwork and oral interview for the generation of data the instrument used for datacollection   was   questionnaire   which   sought   information   about   age,   maritalstatus,   educational   level,   technique   and   reason   for   the ...

The Role of Banks in Sustainable Finance: Evidence from Nigeria

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Sustainable finance in banking has been a major discuss in recent years as it is generally agreed that the exercise of entrenching social and economic considerations into project finance, going beyond the traditional way of banking that reflects only a sole consideration for financial returns to its shareholders. Hence, the objective of the dissertation will be to understand the responsibilities of banks in sustainable finance development in view of their lending options, de...

EFFECTS OF COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM ON BANKING OPERATION IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The research topic of this study is “The Effect of Computerized Accounting System on the Performance of in Banking Industry – a study of selected banks in Enugu Metropolis. The purpose is to know whether the application of Computerized Accounting System superceeds that of manual Accounting System, and that if computerized Accounting System enhance higher turnover and profitability, and also whether a computerized accounting system is an effective means of keeping accounting recor...


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