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STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: IT’S IMPACT ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN NIGERIA A STUDY OF CADBURY NIGERIA COMPANY PLC

ABSTRACT The study investigated the relationship between corporate strategic planning and business survival. Cross-sectional survey design was employed for the study. The main instrument used was the questionnaire which was rated using 5 likert scale student. 80 respondents were used for the study, 55 are male while 25 are female respondent. The research questions used for the analysis are: What are the effects of strategic management on productivity? What are the strategic management tools ...

Challenges and Prospects of SMEs and its impact on their survival in Nigeria's Dwindling economy

Abstract This researcher study attempted to evaluate the challenges, prospects and survival strategies of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, using Abuja as a case study. The researcher made use of theoretical and empirical approach to examine the different sides of the discussion. It provides a relatively broad literature review of the challenges, prospects, government support efforts, and survival strategies for SMEs growth and survival in a thriving economy. Descriptive statist...

The Adoption of Accrual Basis of IPSAS and its Impact on Financial Reporting in Nigerian Public Sector

Abstract  The researcher intends to find out the cost and benefit of adopting and implementing IPSAS to financial reporting in the Nigeria public sector. The cost of implementing the standard is actually a big task as it would mostly involve the cost of training personnel, writing of new accounting manuals, installation of adequate information and communication technology software for the programme both at the Federal, State and Local government, among others. On the economic side, Ngama (20...

Evaluation of the Cost and Benefits of IPSAS to financial reporting in Nigerian Public Sector

Abstract  The researcher intends to find out the cost and benefit of adopting and implementing IPSAS to financial reporting in the Nigeria public sector. The cost of implementing the standard is actually a big task as it would mostly involve the cost of training personnel, writing of new accounting manuals, installation of adequate information and communication technology software for the programme both at the Federal, State and Local government, among others. On the economic side, Ngama (20...

A STUDY OF PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SUPERMARKET (A CASE STUDY OF JOVENSON SUPERMARKET AUCHI, EDO STATE)

ABSTRACT  This project was carried out to examine promotional strategies in the management of supermarket. The main objective was to know the impact of promotional strategies in supermarket and also to know the composition of Promotional strategies within the supermarket. The survey research method was adopted. It was discovered that promotional strategies stimulate consumers and give them a choice among different varieties of product. It was concluded that promotional strategies create a gr...

Relationship Between Foreign Ownership and Domestic Ownership Structure and its Effect on the Financial Performance of PFAs in Nigeria

Abstract This study assesses the impact of ownership structure on the financial performance of Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) in Nigeria. The main objective of the study is to ascertain the level to which ownership structures influence financial performance. While Managerial ownership is represented as the proportion of shares owned in the firm by insiders and board members or insider ownership, foreign ownership firms are firms with majority shares owned by foreign shareholders in the fi...

Effect of Outsourcing Strategies on Organizational Performance of SMEs: Study of selected Fst Foods Business in Abuja

Abstract Outsourcing is a management strategy by which an organization delegates major or non-core business functions to specialized and efficient service provider. This paper examines outsourcing service as a strategic tool for organizational performance of small and medium enterprises using data from ten (15) fast food businesses operating in Abuja, Nigeria. Statistical methods developed to test the formulated hypotheses and analyse data collected is the Pearson moment correlation on SPSS ...

MNEs Business Expansion and Entry Strategies into Foreign Markets: Study of MTN

Abstract This research is a study of MTN, a multinational telecommunications company and its strategy for entering the Nigerian Telecommunication market. This study considers the rationale behind the decision to enter the market and it examines the implementation process. This study also looks at the historical development of MTN, the company’s main expansion steps, and the modes of entry to foreign markets with focus on Nigeria. The objectives range from securing dominance of growth marke...

Relationship between Ownership structure and performance of Quoted Cement firms in Nigeria

Abstract This research work is a study of the relationship between the ownership structure of quoted cement manufacturing companies in Nigeria and their financial performance. Studies on ownership structure and firm’s financial performance have been conducted in different parts of the globe with different findings, some of which are inconclusive. The researcher adopted both theoretical and empirical research Design for this study to evaluate studies and findings related to the subject. In ...

Effectiveness of survival strategies on business growth of SMEs in an emerging economy: Evidence from Abuja restaurant business

Abstract The main interest of this seminar paper is to identify business survival strategies and investigate their effectiveness on business growth with emphasis on small and medium-scale restaurants operating within Abuja metropolis. This paper also aims at illustrating the benefits of applying some of the identified strategies in terms of customer satisfaction, loyalty, and growth in the short and long term that the strategies brings into context when applied correctly. This research made u...

Taxation and its effect on the Nigerian economy

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate on taxation and its effects in the Nigeria economy. One of the objective carried out by the researcher was to examine peoples perception on taxation.  Taxation is seen as a tool aimed at improving the performance of the national economy by such means as altering the balance between current consumption and capital investment. It looked at the work of other  authors in order to make the exercise richer. Their different views were seen in diffe...

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CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF TAX EVASION AND AVOIDANCE ON THE ECONOMY (A CASE STUDY OF BOARD OF INTERNAL REVENUE IN ABIA STATE)

ABSTRACT This study was on the causes and effect of Tax Evasion and Avoidance on the economy (Board of Internal Revenue in Abia State). The major objective of the study is to identify the causes and effect of Tax Evasion and Avoidance in the state and how it is done. It also the aim of the study to suggest ways of at least minimizing this ugly incidence in the state, and the study sought the opinions of the staff (Senior and Junior) of the organization. The population size of the research wor...

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MANAGERIAL EFFECTIVENESS OF PRINCIPALS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to compare the managerial effectiveness of principals of private and public secondary schools in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The study was guided by four research questions and one null hypothesis. The sample was made of 499 respondents; consisting of 37 principals and 462 teachers from 19 private and 18 public secondary schools in the area of study. The 499 respondents represented 92.92% of the entire population of 537 of study. The ...

FINANCIAL PROBLEMS AND SURVIVAL STRATEGIES OF SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES IN AWKA SOUTH L.G.A, ANAMBRA STATE

ABSTRACT The study was carried out to examine the financial Problems and Survival Strategies of Small Scale enterprise in Aguata  Local Government Area of Anambra State. The purpose of the study is to find out the financial problems and survival strategies of small and medium scale enterprises. Four research questions and four null hypotheses were raised. The sample size was 140. The questionnaire was used to collect the data. Frequency tables, percentages, and z-test were used to analyse th...

IMPACT OF PURE WATER PRODUCTION ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Almost every nook and cranny in Nigeria is littered with sachet water nylon, popularly called “pure water”, As noted by Edoga et al. (2008), about 70 percent of Nigerian adults drink at least a sachet of pure water per day resulting in about 50 to 60 million used daily across the country. this has significant impact on the economy of Nigeria.  This study recommends that the pure water business should be allowed to thrive. This is because it provides employment for labour and pro...


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