ABSTRACT This research work focuses on the language of persuasion by examining some selected speeches of Governor Aliyu Magatakurda Wamakko. It has been carefully observed that the Sokoto state Governor is fond of using persuasive expressions in most of his speeches. He uses the language mostly to captivate and convince his audience and this tends to endear him across the state to achieve his political goals
TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------i Approval Page ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ii Dedication -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------iii Acknowledgment -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------iv Table of Content --------------------------------------------...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page - - - - - - - - i Approval Page - - - - - - - - ii Dedication - - - - - - - - - iii Acknowledgement - - - - - - - iv Table of Contents - - - - - - - - vi CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study - - - - - - 1 1.2 Statement of Research Problems - - - - 1 1.3 Scope and Limitation - - - - - - 2 1.4 Aims and Objectives - - - - - - 2 1.5 Literature Review - - - - - - - 3 1.6 Research Methodology - - - - - - 5 1.7 Chapter One end Notes - - - - - - 6 CHAPT...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to assess project management inefficiencies on organisational performance. There is a higher demand for improved performance of organisations being it profit making or not for profit making organisations. This performance depends largely on effective and efficient implementation of projects in these organisations and this places emphasis on effective project management in business organisations. The study and practice of project management has been ident...
The study investigated the difference in believability of online and offline word of mouth (WOM) among young people. Due to the current extensive use of the Internet, the study sought to find out the extent of its credibility and to compare it with offline credibility. Literature reviewed in this area showed a lack of consensus and also a paucity of literature on the subject in Africa and Ghana. Consequently, the study sought to uncover insights that could be useful for communication pra...
Abstract Measles is a very contagious disease that can spread through contact with infected mucus and saliva. An infected person can release the infection into the air when they cough or sneeze. The measles virus can live on surface anyone within close proximity can become infected. Drinking from an infected person`s glass, or sharing, eating utensils with an infected person increases your risk of infection. (Pecan and Bouwier, 2012). Aim And Objectives Of The Study is to identifythose p...
ABSTRACT This study assessed the impact of motivation on the performance of public sector employees; with special focus on the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The study examined motivational packages available at the Eastern Regional Directorate of the YEA and how performance of employees towards the agency’s corporate objectives is affected. The study adopted the use of quantitative techniques to analyse field data. Findings revealed that, there were enough mo...
ABSTRACT This study assesses the gaps associated with official procedural plan of the Forestry Commission’s Scheme of Service (SoS) and the dynamics of its actual implementation over the years. Additionally, the study also seeks to address the perceived imbalance between different categories of staff with respect to work definition, career progression, salaries and remunerations within the service structure of the FC. A cross-sectoral survey was carried out among Eighty, (80) staff in the f...
ABSTRACT This study seeks to examine how organisational structure affects organisational effectiveness at the Ministry of Defence. The study employed the qualitative research methodology where senior management staff comprising civil servants and military officers on attachment from the Ghana Armed Forces were interviewed. The use of semi-structured interviews were employed to collect data from twelve (12) senior staff members of the Ministry. The findings from the study revealed that the or...
ABSTRACT The Balme library is the main library of the University of Ghana. It is the Country's premier University library and renders a wide range of services to the academic community. Although provision offacilities and staffing appear to be adequate there seem to be less emphasis on service delivery. So far it appears that no effort has been made to assess service quality as perceived by the client at Balme. This study is conducted to detennine the perceptions of students as they relate ...
ABSTRACT The project aimed at proposing policy for corporate identity and image management of the University of Professional Studies.The scope of the project covered policy on corporate visual identity, communication, corporate behaviour and culture. An image audit was conducted to ascertain the perception of the internal and external audiences concerning the image of the University. Top management of UPSA was interviewed for their view on the identity of the institution. Experts in the field...
ABSTRACT This study aims to present a particular view of second language pedagogy. Teaching English as a second language is a quite complex task for a teacher. Language learning should be more fun and enjoyable for students to learn. Teachers need to have effective teaching strategies in order for students to grasp better in learning English. The objective of this study is to investigate the methods of teaching used by Dr. Farooq Kperogi on how to attract interest in learning English as a se...
INTRODUCTION This chapter presents the general overview of this research work as well as its significance and statement of problems,and also possible solution to those problems as this study is aimed to achieve.
ABSTRACT Party politics, as a cardinal element in a democracy, serve as the platform for politicians. However, at a point in the political process, interests often collide, resulting in a dispute. Such dispute comes in two forms - intra-party and inter-party. This study examines the nature of intra-party dispute, the last leadership dispute in the People's Democratic Party (PDP), a major Nigerian political party, and the way the media, through newspapers' editorials, portrayed the dispute. Th...
Abstract The research study was aimed at radio broadcast programmes and rural development in Nigeria; A study of residents of Awgu local government area. The study addressed four research questions. The study adopted the survey research design method using the questionnaire as the research instrument. The findings revealed among others that there are factors that hinder development of rural areas and its dwellers through the broadcast media (radio). The study recommended amongst others th...