Public Administration Research Papers/Topics

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 of job performance. Path goal theory of leadership was used as framework for the study. Both primary and secondary sources were equally used in data collection. In analyzing the data, the researcher used likert 5 point scale, frequency and percentage. The hypotheses in this wo...

Mid-Point Assessment Of Goal One (Eradicate Extreme Poverty And Hunger) Of Millennium Development Goals In Nigeria: 2000-2007

ABSTRACT This study is being carried to assess the mid-point (2000-2007) achievement of goal one(eradicate extreme poverty and hunger) of Millennium Development Goal in Nigeria. The research is guided by three Hypotheses which are drawn from the Problem statements and objectives of the study. Related literatures are reviewed in the study. The Data are sourced from both the Primary and Secondary sources available. The questionnaire is the only source of primary data collection. The ques...

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 relation in Enugu state PHCN; and finds out the role of industrial democracy in cordial labour-management relationship. This is based on the observations that have proven from pre-independe...

Poor Policy Implementation In Nigeria: Implications On The Attainment Of The Millennium Development Goals (Mdgs) By 2015.

Abstract This Research Work Was Primarily Designed To Finds Out The Implication In Nigeria On The Attainment Of The Millennium Development Goals By 2015 As Was The Target Set By The United Nation General Assembly In September, 2000. The Study Adopted Analytical Research Design In Assessing The Performance Of Nigeria In The Attainment Of The Eight Goals Set Globally By The United Nations Starting From The Year 2000 To 2009. It Was Based On Data Collected On The Recorded Performance Or Achieve...

The Place Of Internal Auditing In Ensuring Effective And Efficient Financial Management (A Case Study Of Post Primary Schools Management Boardppsmb- Enugu State)

ABSTRACT The aim of the research is to review and appraise the place of Internal Auditing in ensuring effective and efficient financial management in Enugu State Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB). This was based on the premise that internal auditing is strategic and very crucial towards effective and efficient financial management for the attainment of organizational goals. Internal Auditing has also been acknowledged as one of the most desirable form of audit because it is...

Motivation And Performance In Enugu State University Of Science And Technology (Esut), 1999 To 2007

ABSTRACT This research study focused on motivation and performance in the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu. The study tried to identify the following problematic issues: what are the importance of motivation and performance to the staff of ESUT? What are the factors hindering motivation and performance in ESUT? And in line with this, the researcher in the study tried to achieve the objectives of identifying the importance of motivation and performance to staff o...

The Impact Of Managerial Techniques On Productivity Capacity Of Nigerian Breweries Plc Aba (2004-208)

Abstract This research study is an assessment and evaluation of the impact of a managerial techniques on the productivity capacity of Nigerian Breweries Aba from 2004-2008. In order to carry out the assessment, specific research questions and objectives were defined to stimulate the conclusion of the work. The systems theory formed the theoretical framework to explain the influence of the external environment on the organization. The methodology applied to achieve the objectives of th...

Community Participation In Student Performance In Tanzania: A Study Of Secondary School Student Performance In Misungwi District In Mwanza Region

ABSTRACT  This study explains the community participation tostudent performance in Tanzania.It uses the data generated from Misungwi District. Using both qualitative and quantitative approaches, data were collected through questionnaire, documentary review, 109 respondents. The qualitative data were analysed thematically while the quantitative data were analysed with the help of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and an Excel Spread Sheet (ESS). The findings of the study reve...

Effectiveness Of Administrative Decentralization To Local Government Authorities: A Case Study Of Bukoba Municipality, Tanzania

ABSTRACT  The study analyzed Effectiveness of Administrative Decentralization to Local Government Authorities in Tanzania, using Bukoba Municipality as a study area. Therefore, the focus of this study is to establish whether the idea of Administrative Decentralization is a better option for government to take in its endeavors to improve social services and to promote social welfare of all citizens.   A sample of 56 respondents was used and these were haphazardly obtained from Bukoba Munici...

Challenges Facing Women’s Political Participation And Representation In Tanzania

ABSTRACT  This study sought to investigate the challenges facing women’s political participation and representation in Tanzania. The study had three specific objectives: (i) to document the current efforts to empower women politically in Tanzania, (ii) to analyse the barriers to women’s political participation and representation in Tanzania and (iii) to suggest remedial measures to strengthen women’s political participation and representation in Tanzania. Methodologically, the study em...

Community Participation In The Decentralized Management Of Water Projects In Tanzania. A Case Of Chimala Ward In Mbarali District

ABSTRACT  This study aimed to examine community participation in the decentralized management of water projects in Tanzania, in order to improve citizen participation in rural water projects and make those projects community owned and sustainable. Specifically this study focused on examining the nature and influence of local people participation in rural water projects at Chimala ward; assessing the approach and means of involving citizen in decision making and examining factors enhancing an...

The Interface Between Government Agencies And Customer Satisfactions: A Case Study Of Capital Development Authority Dodoma

ABSTRACT  This study examined the interface between public agencies and customer satisfaction. It specifically examined the attitude of customers toward services provided by CDA, it evaluated the challenges on the quality for services provided by CDA and scrutinized the way to enhance services delivery to customers served by CDA. Descriptive cross-sectional design was employed and questionnaire and structured interview were data collection instruments used for the study, both sampling proced...

Effectiveness Of Human Resource Management In The Public Sector: A Case Of Local Government Authority In Rungwe District

ABSTRACT  The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of Human Resource Management in the Public sector in local government authority, settings conducted at Rungwe District. The specific objectives for the study were: to identify factors influencing Human Resource performance in Local Government in Rungwe District, to suggest measures to be taken for effectiveness of Human Resource Management in Rungwe Local Government Authority and to identify factors affecting effectiveness ...

Youth Engagement In General Election Of 2015 In Tanzania: A Case Of Dodoma Municipality

ABSTRACT  The study was carried out in Dodoma Municipality with the aim of investigating reasons for low youth turnout in general elections in Tanzania taking 2015 general election as a point of reference. Specifically, the study aimed at determining the drivers for youth participation in election campaign, exploring motivations for youth to turnout for voting and mapping out youth’s future political expectations.  The study used a case study design which employed both qualitative and qua...

Factors Affecting Performance Of The Procurement And Disposal Unit (Pdu) In The Uganda National Agricultural Research Organisation (Naro

ABSTRACT This study examined the factors affecting performance of the Procurement and Disposal Unit (PDU) in the Uganda National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO).The study sought to investigate the relationship between procurement planning and performance of the PDU, establish the relationship between contract management and performance of the PDU, examine the effect of adequacy of resources on the performance of the PDU and to analyze the relationship between professionalism and com...


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