TAXATION AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. A STUDY OF ABIA STATE.

ABSTRACT The development of a state depends on the support and cooperation of its citizen. The contribution of its citizen toward revenue derivation serves as a hub of government project. The objective of the study is to examine the socio- economic impact of taxation in Abia State. The theoretical framework used was Adam smith classic …

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RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION POLICY AND ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS: A STUDY OF ANAMBRA STATE CIVIL SERVICE AWKA (2000-2010)

ABSTRACT This study examined recruitment and selection policy and organizational effectiveness using Anambra State Civil Service as a case study; its objective is to; examine the extent to which the recruitment and selection policy has impacted on the productivity of Anambra State Civil Service and to determine the factors hindering the recruitment and selection policy …

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PUBLIC SERVICE ETHICS AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN ANAMBRA STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEM: A STUDY OF AYAMELUM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA (2010-2015). 

ABSTRACT This study is on public service ethics and employee productivity in Ayamelum Local Government Council of Anambra State. The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of public service ethics on employee productivity in Ayamelum Local Government Council of Anambra State. Three hypotheses guided the study and the study is anchored on …

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PENSION MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN ANAMBRA STATE PUBLIC SERVICE – A STUDY OF IDEMILI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL OGIDI 2006 – 2014

Abstract This research work was carried out with main purpose of ascertaining the effect of pension management on employee productivity using Idemili North Local Government Council as a case study (2006 – 2014). Survey research design was adopted in carrying out this research work and the primary data for this study were obtained through questionnaire …

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MANAGEMENT STYLE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT A STUDY OF ANAMBRA BROADCASTING SERVICE AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE

ABSTRACT This research investigated management style and organizational conflict with particular reference to Anambra Broadcasting Service, Awka Anambra State. The main aim is to identify the effect of management style on organizational conflict. Relevant literature was reviewed and the study adopted survey design which is basically relies mainly on primary and secondary sources. The hypotheses …

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CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN ANAMBRA STATE: A STUDY OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OKO, ANAMBRA STATE.

ABSTRACT This study assesses the conflict management and organizational performance in Anambra State: A study of Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of the relationship between conflict management strategies and employees performance in Federal Polytechnic Oko, whether collective bargaining and joint consultation are the methods employed …

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IMPACT OF STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ON WORK ATTITUDES IN IMO STATE PUBLIC SERVICE; A STUDY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN ORLU ZENATORIAL ZONE

ABSTRACT Poor training and development of the local government employee, which has over time resulted to poor input and output has become a menace to public service and Human Resources Management. This research work x –rayed the impacts of staff training and development on work attitudes, a study of local government areas in Orlu Senatorial …

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THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NIGERIAN PRISON SERVICES IN ANAMBRA STATE: ISSUES AND PROSPECTS

THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NIGERIAN PRISON SERVICES IN ANAMBRA STATE: ISSUES AND PROSPECTS. ABSTRACT The Anambra Prison Services is like other Nigerian Prison Services. It is a complex organization faced with many managerial and structural problems, which hampers effective management of the services, thereby impacting it from achieving its set objectives as it is written …

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PROJECT ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA, A STUDY OF IDEMILI NORTH AND SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA 

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA, A STUDY OF IDEMILI NORTH AND SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA  ABSTRACT This study focuses on projects administration in the Idemili North and South Local Governments of Anambra State. The problem that attracted this study is poor projects administration/implementation in the two categories of Local Government in Nigeria. …

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MANAGEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL CONFLICT IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS (A STUDY OF INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, ENUGU

MANAGEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL CONFLICT IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS (A STUDY OF INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, ENUGU ABSTRACT The broad objective of this work is to Appraise Industrial conflict in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions with a particular reference to Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu. The study investigated the causes and management of Industrial conflict in …

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AN ASSESSMENT OF PENSION REFORM AGENDA OF OLUSEGUN OBASANJO ADMINISTRATION 2004. (A STUDY OF FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INTERIOR,) ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA.

AN ASSESSMENT OF PENSION REFORM AGENDA OF OLUSEGUN OBASANJO ADMINISTRATION 2004. (A STUDY OF FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INTERIOR,) ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA. ABSTRACT The broad objective of the study is to assess the pension reform agenda of OlusegunObasanjo Administration 2004; a study of Federal Ministry of Interior, Anambra State. The descriptive research method was used in …

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THE IMPACT OF STAFF DISCIPLINE AND CONTROL IN AN ORGANIZATION- A STUDY OF ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (ESUT), ENUGU (2007-2015)

THE IMPACT OF STAFF DISCIPLINE AND CONTROL IN AN ORGANIZATION- A STUDY OF ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (ESUT), ENUGU (2007-2015) ABSTRACT Discipline and control are essential management principles that could be used as tools to enhance staff compliance to work standard, rules and regulations in order to achieve organizational goals. Recent studies …

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THE INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT TO JOB PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT (A STUDY OF IVO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, 2007-2015)

THE INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT TO JOB PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT (A STUDY OF IVO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, 2007-2015) ABSTRACT This work examined the influence of leadership on employee commitment to job performance in Ivo Local Government of Ebonyi State.  This was motivated by low productivity of Ivo Local Government workers in terms …

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THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS IN DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NIGERIA 1999-2015

THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS IN DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NIGERIA 1999-2015 ABSTRACT One of the fundamental challenges facing civil society organizations around the world is how to make democratic consolidation possible. While these organizations, in their various types and categories, in most countries of the world, continue to mediate and respond appropriately to emerging …

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WORKERS WELFARE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA- A STUDY OF UNITED BANK OF AFRICA (UBA) AND DIAMOND BANK IN NSUKKA, 2009-2015.

WORKERS WELFARE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA- A STUDY OF UNITED BANK OF AFRICA (UBA) AND DIAMOND BANK IN NSUKKA, 2009-2015. ABSTRACT This research work examined workers welfare and organizational performance in Financial Institutions in Nigeria with special reference to United Bank of Africa (UBA) and Diamond Bank Plc in Nsukka 2009-2015.  …

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POLITICISATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN NIGERIA. A STUDY OF ENUGU STATE- 2007-2014

POLITICISATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN NIGERIA. A STUDY OF ENUGU STATE- 2007-2014 ABSTRACT The growing importance of administration can be traced back not only to changes in the volume, complexity and specialization of government, but to changes in the relationship between governmental organizations and their environment. The nexus between the local …

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POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAMME IN KOGI STATE

POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAMME IN KOGI STATE ABSTRACT Poverty is general phenomenon in less developed countries including Nigeria. It is a common problem that cannot be easily wiped out but can be alleviated through concerted effort by stake holders. The problem of poverty has brought about low standard of living of people in both rural and …

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PRIVATE ENTERPRISES AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN ANAMBRA STATE

PRIVATE ENTERPRISES AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN ANAMBRA STATE ABSTRACT This work centered on private enterprises and rural development in Anambra state. The objectives include: to ascertain the extent to which private enterprises have contributed to rural development in Anambra state; to find out the challenges facing private enterprises in rural development in Anambra state; to …

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PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY IN NIGERIA- A STUDY OF IMO STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEM- (1976-2013)

PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY IN NIGERIA- A STUDY OF IMO STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEM- (1976-2013) ABSTRACT The ever-reoccurring need for a good evaluation of local government autonomy in Nigeria, its problems and prospects has always been a major problem confronting many researchers. The nature and structure of transactions or interactions between the …

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REPRESENTATIVE BUREAUCRACY IN NIGERIA- INFLUENCE ON NATION BUILDING, 2004-2014

REPRESENTATIVE BUREAUCRACY IN NIGERIA- INFLUENCE ON NATION BUILDING, 2004-2014 ABSTRACT Nigeria as a heterogeneous society consists of different people with various ancestral origins, languages, and cultures. It is therefore imperative to guarantee equity, justice and fairness in the allocation and distribution of resources, wealth and positions to the various ethnic groups in order to keep …

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INTERNAL AUDITORS’ AUTONOMY AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN CROSS RIVER STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEM- 2008-2013.

INTERNAL AUDITORS’ AUTONOMY AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN CROSS RIVER STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEM- 2008-2013. ABSTRACT This work aims at investigating the Internal Auditors’ Autonomy and financial Accountability in Cross River State Local Government system.  In the process of this research, the investigator attempt to examine how the double coincidence of the chairmen of local governments …

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LABOUR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS IN PUBLIC ORGANIZATION- A CASE OF ENUGU STATE PHCN

LABOUR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS IN PUBLIC ORGANIZATION- A CASE OF ENUGU STATE PHCN ABSTRACT This study seeks to examine labour-management relationship in Enugu state PHCN hence it examines the relationship between the management and the informal groups within Enugu state PHCN; ascertains how the neglects of the psychological and social needs of the workers has affected labour-management …

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN ANAMBRA STATE, 2006-2014

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN ANAMBRA STATE, 2006-2014 ABSTRACT The study was carried out to investigate local government and rural development in Anambra State: 2006-2014. The study was necessitated due by worrisome trend in poor rural development as a result of lack of adequate commitment from the local government in effective development of grassroots. …

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DEMOCRACY AND THE POLITICS OF RESOURCE CONTROL IN BAYELSA STATE

DEMOCRACY AND THE POLITICS OF RESOURCE CONTROL IN BAYELSA STATE ABSTRACT The Niger Delta question represents one of the most intractable sources of political destabilization, constitutes a profound threat to national security, and economic development of the Nigerian state. Therefore, the study of the intricate dynamics among multinational oil corporations, the Nigerian state, and insurgent …

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EFFECT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON MANPOWER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA- A CASE STUDY OF ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UTURU

EFFECT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON MANPOWER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA- A CASE STUDY OF ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UTURU ABSTRACT This study is on the effect of Information and Communication Technology on Manpower Training Development in Nigeria. A case study of Abia State University. The information and communication technology has become an invaluable …

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EMPLOYEES MOTIVATION AND ITS IMPACT ON PRODUCTIVITY IN LOWER ANAMBRA IRRIGATION PROJECT (LAIP), OMOR (2005-2010)

EMPLOYEES MOTIVATION AND ITS IMPACT ON PRODUCTIVITY IN LOWER ANAMBRA IRRIGATION PROJECT (LAIP), OMOR (2005-2010) ABSTRACT The objectives of the study focus on the impact of motivational factors employed in LAIP between 2005 to 2010 on employees productivity, as well as why motivation failed to improve employees productivity in LAIP. The researcher formulated five hypotheses …

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN ENUGU STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (2007-2014)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN ENUGU STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (2007-2014) ABSTRACT This study examined entrepreneurship and sustainable development in Enugu State local governments. It also ascertained the impact of entrepreneurship on the sustainable development of Enugu state local governments as regards to diversification of the economy, utilization of local resources, dispersal of economic activities, wealth …

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HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION IN NIGERIA UNIVERSITIES- A STUDY OF THE STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA (2008-2015)

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION IN NIGERIA UNIVERSITIES- A STUDY OF THE STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA (2008-2015) ABSTRACT This study was focused on Human resource development and utilization in Nigeria Universities, a study of the staff of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (2008 – 2015). Cross-sectional survey design as well as the …

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AN EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICOM IN THE FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA 2005-2011

AN EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICOM IN THE FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA 2005-2011 ABSTRACT This research evaluated the implementation of SERVICOM reforms in the Nigeria federal public service in South-east Nigeria, with particular reference to Federal Ministry of Works, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). …

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APPRAISAL OF HUMAN RESOURCING AND UTILIZATION IN KOGI STATE PUBLIC SERVICE (2004 – 2009)

APPRAISAL OF HUMAN RESOURCING AND UTILIZATION IN KOGI STATE PUBLIC SERVICE (2004 – 2009) ABSTRACT Public bureaucracies are usually established to facilitate effective and efficient delivery of public goods and services. However, evidences have shown that most of these outfits have characteristically failed to meet these expectations.  Though several reasons have been advanced by scholars …

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APPRAISAL OF PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION IN UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA, 1999-2012

APPRAISAL OF PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION IN UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA, 1999-2012 ABSTRACT The public failure theory and globalization imperatives led to the emergence of private universities in Nigeria beginning in 1999. Mere accretion in the number of private universities has however failed to solve the problems of crises of access and quality of university education …

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CHALLENGES OF HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA’S FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE UNDER GOODLUCK JONATHAN ADMINISTRATION- 2010-2015

CHALLENGES OF HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA’S FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE UNDER GOODLUCK JONATHAN ADMINISTRATION- 2010-2015 ABSTRACT The study examined the challenges of Human Capital Development in Nigeria Federal Civil service under Goodluck Jonathan Administration (2010-2015), the study reviewed the contributions of Scholars and literature in fields of human capacity building; with particular attention to the …

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COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK A STUDY OF AFIKPO SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT (2008-2013)

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK A STUDY OF AFIKPO SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT (2008-2013) ABSTRACT This research evaluated the dimensions and levels of communication and Team work in local governments, particularly Afikpo South Local Government. It noted and appreciated the centrality of communication as the vortex around which organizational success revolves, including Afikpo South Local Government. The study …

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COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MANAGEMENT AND WORKERS IN GOVERNMENT-OWNED TRANSPORT COMPANIES IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MANAGEMENT AND WORKERS IN GOVERNMENT-OWNED TRANSPORT COMPANIES IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA ABSTRACT This study examined communication between management and workers in Government-owned Transport Companies in Anambra State, Nigeria. The research was inspired by the vital role of  effective communication in organizational efficiency. To carry out the study effectively, descriptive research design was used …

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CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN IMO STATE (2009-2015)

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN IMO STATE (2009-2015) ABSTRACT The research is on conflict management in local government, with specific focus on local governments in Imo State. The objectives of the study were to: To examine the causes of conflict in local governments in Imo State; to examine the impact of conflict on the …

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CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA AND THE ROLE OF EFCC IN COMBATING CRIME (1999-2010)

CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA AND THE ROLE OF EFCC IN COMBATING CRIME (1999-2010) ABSTRACT The incidence of corruption is said to be institutionalized in Nigeria’s chequered history. This stems from the realities that since gaining independence in 1960, corruption has remained an incurable disease in the nation’s polity as successive administrations in the country had been …

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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOAL TWO (UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION) IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA (2000-2012)

AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOAL TWO (UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION) IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA (2000-2012) ABSTRACT The study was an assessment of the Implementation of Millennium Development Goal Two (Universal Basic Education) in Enugu State of Nigeria. The poor infrastructural facilities in the school system and high rate of school drop out …

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AN ASSESSMENT OF POVERTY REDUCTION PROGRAMMES IN ENUGU STATE (2003-2011)

AN ASSESSMENT OF POVERTY REDUCTION PROGRAMMES IN ENUGU STATE (2003-2011) ABSTRACT Since independence in 1960, successive governments in Nigeria have come up with various poverty alleviation strategies aimed at empowering Nigerians in rural and urban areas. Several of these programmes not withstanding, poverty in Nigeria remains an issue of great concern as over 75 per …

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AN APPRAISAL OF HUMAN RESOURCE TRAINING PROGRAMME IN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

AN APPRAISAL OF HUMAN RESOURCE TRAINING PROGRAMME IN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA ABSTRACT The work is on the critical re-appraisal of staff training programme in University of Nigeria Nsukka. Specifically, it examined the types of existing training programmes, the beneficiaries, the utilization of trained staff in the University, and the effect of these on the …

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