Research Papers/Topics in Public Administration

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AS A TOOL FOR ACHIEVING HIGHER EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY

ABSTRACT This project work is on the Performance Appraisal as a tool for achieving higher efficiency and productivity in National Steel Raw Materials Exploration Agency, Kaduna the problem investigated by this study focus on the performance which is not up to the expectation. The Aim of the study is at analyzing the impact of performance appraisal as a tool for higher efficiency in the performance of staff of the Agency, which is geared towards the objectives of How?, what are urgency and nee...

The Use of Information Communication Technology in Local Governments in Nigeria

ABSTRACT This research work aptly examines the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Abuja Municipal Area Council as a paradigm of Local Government Areas in Nigeria. The study contends that for government to fulfil their non-negotiable functions, ICT is a necessity. Moreso, for more effectiveness, these innovations should start from the grassroots i.e. the Local Governments. Thus, there is the dire need for actions to be put in place to institute viable ICT units and Department...

GLOBALISATION AND INTERNATIONALISATION OF POLICY MAKING FOR NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS

PREFACE The world they say is a global village. The reason for this assertion can be remotely and immediately traced to the perennial discussion of globalisation and of course internationalisation. These concepts entail oneness and uniformity in the dealing of societal, political and economic issues. Critically speaking, no nation can fare well without a co-interaction with other nations. This seems to make globalisation and internationalisation inevitable. It is against this backdrop that th...

THE CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF AUDITING IN A COMPUTER ENVIRONMENT

ABSTRACT For any organization to function effectively and efficiently to achieve its desired goals and objectives, such an organization must have an efficient way of managing her daily operations, (Financial, Admin etc.). it is therefore a major corporate responsibility of the management to provide adequate measures which will facilitate the achievement of their set goals. This research work is aimed at determining the effect of audit in a computer environment. To buttress this point, Nigeria...

EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF REWARD SYSTEM AS CATALYST FOR ACHIEVING POSITIVE PERFORMANCE ATTITUDES AT THE PRIMARY SCHOOL LEVEL (A CASE STUDY OF KOGI STATE, NIGERIA)

ABSTRACT There are two ways to ensure job performance in the realms of rewards; pecuniary and no pecuniary. This project examines the effective management of reward system as catalyst for achieving positive performance attitudes at the primary school level. Survey research design was adopted and data collected through questionnaires. The impact of effective reward system on primary school level workers job Performance was analyzed using the regression analysis method. The study revealed the e...

The Role of Discipline in Enhancing Organizational Growth

ABSTRACT The project focused on the role of discipline in enhancing the ministerial growth. The examination of the influence of discipline on the performance of the Ministry and its frequent evaluation. Both the primary and secondary data were used to analyze the data based on the analysis the study revealed that the disciplinary measures taking by the permanent secretary Ministry for Local Government Affairs contributed immensely to the growth of the ministry. The study recommends that the m...

An Appraisal of the Influence of Informal Groups on Workers Productivity in Nigeria Public Sector Organisations: A case study of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Ituku-Ozall

ABSTRACT The title of this research project is “An Appraisal of the Influence of Informal Groups on Workers Productivity in Nigeria Public Sector Organisations: A case study of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Ituku-Ozalla Enugu”.  The need for this research work arises as a result of the dynamics influence of the informal groups on the organizational productivity.  The researchers in conducting the research work developed four research questions for guide the study. ...

THE ROLE OF EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION IN THE RAPID SOCIAL-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION OF NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The study is to the assessment of the role of government financial institutions in the development of agriculture in Nigeria. The practice of government financial institutions in Nigeria is culturally rooted and dates back many years to the poor performances of the agricultural sector in the country’s economic developments which can be attributed to the traditional way of farming on the part of the small scale farmers. The objectives of study are to assess the impacts of government...

PROBLEMS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN ENUGU STATE GOVERNMENT PARASTATALS (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE BROADCASTING SERVICE (ESBS) ENUGU)

Abstract The purpose of this study is to understand the problem of human resources  management in Enugu State Parastatals (A study of     ESBS). The objectives of the study are; to identify the challenges of human resources management in workers productivity. To identify whether the challenges have created any impact on the productivity of workers. To ascertain the difficulties experienced in management. The primary and secondary data especially the questionnaire was extensively used. Prim...

THE EFFECT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (A CASE STUDY OF NSUKKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE)

Abstract In this research work, the researcher intended to have a general discussion with local government as my background.  But lack of space may not allow me for detailed discussion and analysis. However, all essentials part of the role of local government administration in economic and social development of rural areas in Nigeria are discussed and analysis. However, all essential parts of the “Effect of local government administration in Economic and Social Development of Rural Areas i...

GOOD GOVERNANCE AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (A CASE STUDY OF PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN’S ADMINISTRATION FROM 2010-DATE)

ABSTRACT This study really examine the good governance and National development of President Goodluck Ebele Jonanthan administration from 2010 till date.  A case study in this study survey, research design was employ, while investigation and historic research was used to evaluate and ascertain a good governance and its best leadership style for effective leadership.  This project work was divided into five chapter. The chapter one contained the introductory part of the project. Literature r...

CHALLENGES OF LAND USE ACT

INTRODUCTION To address the pitfalls and many of the challenges associated with the Land Use Act of 1978, it has been argued that the country needs a ‘Land Adjudication Act’ (LAA) that would allow rights to be adjudicated and the parcel to be defined under the surveyors’ law. Lynn Holstein, a land administration specialist in a paper titled ‘Land Reform in Nigeria: Some Lessons from International Experience in Systematic Adjudication and Registration’ at a dialogue on legitimizing S...

CORRUPTION IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ABSTRACT  Corruption remains the problem of Nigeria local government system and was the reason the researcher choose to wrte on impact of corruption in Nigeria local government system to findout the course and the impact of corruption in the system and also the protection solutions to those problems if possible. The research used questionnaire both structure and uninstructured where carrying out his research on the above topic. He mainly focused this ind on the staff of the local government ...

BUDGETING IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEM IN NIGERIA: PROCESS, PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS (A CASE STUDY OF UDI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)

ABSTRACTIt is the aim of this study to find out the problems, process and prospect that has characterized the budget implementation in the local government administration in Nigeria.  This research work has five chapters that contain general discussion in budgeting with its unique comprehensive details as an important tool in governance. The project work is concise with review of related literature examined by other studies as it relates to the application of budgetary concept in the local g...

STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY IN NIGERIA CIVIL SERVICE(A CASE STUDY OF EDO STATE CIVIL SERVICE)

ABSTRACT Right from the beginning, one needs to realize that the civil service is a key instrument to the survival of any governmental setting and indeed national development. In a general sense, the civil service provides the semblance of government. Thus, the effectiveness and productivity of any government is largely determined by the efficiency of the civil service. As the administrative and technical support to the governing apparatus, the civil service remains the only viable mechanism...


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