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ROLE OF MARKETING IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

INTRODUCTION There are many definitions of the concept of marketing and it will be an exercise in futility in trying to have a universally accepted single definition of the concept of marketing here. However, according to Mr. J.B. Ola, AGM Afribank Nig. Plc Ilupeju Branch give the definition of marketing. It can be grouped into three: According to the marketing concept According to the marketing management According to functions of marketing Marketing according to the concept is of t...

EFFECTS OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL ON EMPLOYEES' PRODUCTIVITY (A CASE STUDY OF DANGOTE FLOUR MILL)

INTRODUCTION In any evaluation of the condition necessary for the growth and survival of an organization, the role of employee performance appraisal is a strategic factor. It is believed that both the individual and the organization need to know how well actual performance is contributing to the accomplishment of the job plans, the staffing plan, and ultimately the overall strategic plan of the organization. In addition, the individual employee requires feedback relative to his or her own goa...

THE EFFECT OF MATERIAL HANDLING ON THE PROFITABILITY OF AN ORGANIZATION

INTRODUCTION Material Management, as practiced in business today, can be defined as “a confederacy of traditional material activities bound by a common idea. The idea of an integrated management approach to planning, comersion flow and distribution of products materials form the raw materials state to the finished state. (Iornum, 2007). The above definition implies that material management is generally concerned with the flow of materials from the source of supply through the production lin...

EFFECTS OF EMPLOYEES’ COMMITMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY.

ABSTRACT   This research on effect of employees’ commitment on organizational productivity was carried out in Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo state, Nigeria. The aim of the study was to examine the factors that determine employee’s commitment to their job, the study also aims at finding out the relationship between motivation and employee’s commitment and the impact it has on job performance and organizational productivity. In order to achieve the objectives, three hypothese...

Political Participation and Political Apathy in Nigeria (2011-2015): Case Study of Undergraduate Students of the University of Jos.

INTRODUCTIONThis research focuses on political participation and political apathy which has been a topical Issue in Nigeria's democratic fabric. The issue of declining political participation and rising political apathy was viewed from the perspective of the social contract which spells out the role of the state to the citizen and vice versa. In a scenario where the state fails to keep to its own end of the bargain, it breeds distrust, frustration and apathy in among the citizenry. The  rese...

The Impact of Agriculture on Economic Growth in Nigeria: 1980-2014

AbstractThe study examines the impact of agriculture on economic growth in Nigeria from 1980 to 2014. Agriculture played a dominant role in the economic growth of the country, providing employment opportunity, raw materials for industries and providing foreign exchange earnings for the country. Though little emphasis was placed on agricultural productivity in the advent of crude oil, the impact of agriculture on economic growth has been significant. The study therefore examines some policy pr...

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AN ANALYSIS OF DEBT RECOVERY TECHNIQUES USED BY COMMERCIAL BANKS

ABSTRACT The banking industry has been known to provide lending to support activities of Corporate, businesses as well as individuals. This loan offered by bank is derived from shareholders whose interest is simply to make profits. This makes banks key role to be lending and making a margin from funds lent so that it can provide a return on investment for the shareholders. It has been difficult for banks to play this role with ease as the market is bedeviled with risks, risks which cannot be ...

EXPLORING THE NATURE AND PREVALENCE OF WORKPLACE BULLYING IN THE NIGERIAN SERVICE SECTOR

ABSTRACTThe concern about workplace bullyinghas generated substantial research studies within the European society. The need to examine the phenomenon in Nigeria has become needful given the continuous enlightenment and awareness campaigns as to the health harming effect on targets and the financial implications for organisations and the general society. Using a qualitative approach, this study explores the nature of bullying behaviour in Nigeria’s most dominant work sector, the service ind...

EFFECT OF SPECIFICATION ON COST REDUCTION

ABSTRACT The topic under review is effect of specification on cost reduction. The study is conducted at the Essikado Government Hospital and sought to look at the way specification is done in the institution, the benefits it brings to the hospital as a whole in terms of cost reduction. Specific focus will be on management of the facility with greater emphasis on the stores and procurement department of the institution.  The researcher will use both primary source of collecting information in...

IMPACT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION ON ORGANIZATIONAL EFFICIENCY(A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA BOTTLING COMPANY ABUJA)

ABSTRACT The role of human resources administration in ensuring organizational efficiency is important because it coordinate all the resources of planning, organizing, controlling and directing both human and material resources toward the attainment of the organization’s goals and objectives. This study also highlight the problems associated with this research work which are inadequate provision of funds to the department, improper selection and employment of staff, when the staff undergo d...

Recruitment policies and procedures in an organization(a case study of edo broadcasting service)

ABSTRACT The Recruitment Policies And Procedures In An Organisation is important because it co-rdinate proper staffing,directing and placement of qualified personnel towards the attainment of organizational goals and objectives.this study also highlight the impediments associated with this research work which are inadequate financing which result to non-recruitment exercise in the organizations,improper selection and employment of staffs,high level of sectionalism and tribalism in recruitment...

PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF REVENUE GENERATION IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Federal systems by their nature are complex administrative designs because they involve multiple levels of government. Nigeria federal system is thus beset by a lot of complex challenges. One of such challenges is the seemingly implacable problem of revenue generation and distribution in the country.from 1960 till date the revenue generation and distribution system has not met the standard of revenue generation. government is faced with varieties of difficulties to source adequate re...

THE NEED FOR EMPLOYEES MOTIVATION IN LOCAL GOVT SERVICE (A CASE STUDY OF AKWANGA LOCAL GOVT COUNCIL OF NASARAWA STATE)

ABSTRACT This is basically on the need of employee’s motivation in the Local Government service for Akwanga Local Government of Nasarawa State. This research work therefore, spans to five selected section. The first section in the introduction of the research work, following by the concepts and definition, research methodology, data presentation and analysis, findings, summary, conclusion and recommendation. The first section, the introduction of the project, the researcher earlier defined ...

Application of Manpower planning strategies to Improve Organizational performance in Gtbank Plc.

ABSTRACTAlthough organizations often eschew the phrase “people are our greatest asset”, few executives have any idea of what raw talents they have that can be tapped more productively and profitably. Manpower planning strategies is a potent strategy to any organization which plans, procures and retains best human capital. As the challenge shifts from managing capital and technology to managing people, so this requires a fundamental shift in the way we consider resources. People sho...


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