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THE IMPACT OF INTERNALLY GENERATED REVENUE ON DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA (PDF)

Revenue generation is the nucleus and path to modern development. This study assessed the impact of internally generated revenue on the development of Nigeria, a case study of Akwa ibom State. This is because the state as the second tier of government needs revenue to provide basic social amenities to the people. Thus, the study specifically sought to ascertain the extent to which Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has contributed to the provision of such infrastructure as water, electrically...

Local Government Account Audit and the Effect on Council's Account (A Study of Egbedore Local Government)

This study examines the impact of local government account auditing on the financial management and accountability of councils, with a focus on Egbedore Local Government, Osun State. Auditing serves as a critical tool for promoting transparency, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and curbing resource mismanagement. However, local governments often face challenges such as inadequate audit funding, lack of skilled personnel, and political interference, which hinder effective financ...

IMPACT OF GREEN PROCUREMENT PRACTICES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS IN KENYA.

ABSTRACT This study aims examines the impact of green procurement practices on organizational performance in county governments in Kenya. Green procurement, also known as sustainable procurement or environmentally responsible procurement, involves incorporating environmental considerations into the procurement process to minimize negative environmental impacts and promote sustainability. The study investigates how green procurement practices are adopted and implemented in county governments i...

IMPACT OF STRATEGIC PLANNING ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF ANCHOR UNIVERSITY.

ABSTRACT The study examined the impact of strategic planning on organizational performance in order to determine if strategic planning has an impact on the performance of an organization, using Anchor University, Lagos as a case study. The study's objectives are, to ascertain whether or not organizational structure leads to improved employee productivity in Anchor University, to ascertain the relationship between leadership effectiveness and level employee productivity in Anchor University, a...

EFFECT OF SERVICE QUALITY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN SELECTED BRANCHES OF COMMERCIAL BANK OF ETHIOPIA IN HOSSANA TOWN

Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to measure the effect of service quality on customer satisfaction in selected branches of the commercial Bank of Ethiopia, in Hossana town and also to measure the prevailing association between service quality and customer satisfaction. Samples of 397 customers were selected from three branches of Commercial bank, located in Hossana town. But out of the total 397 respondents, 354 (89%) were responded and included in the study analyses. Stratifie...

SERVICE QUALITY DELIVERY AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN HOTEL INDUSTRY: THE CASE OF TWO STAR RATED HOTELS IN DIRE DAWA, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Service quality delivery and customer satisfaction have tough relationship in hotel industry. One of the biggest contemporary challenges of management in service industries is providing and maintaining customer satisfaction. This study aims to analyze the service quality delivery and customer satisfaction in hotel industry taking two star rated hotels that found in Dire Dawa. To achieve the stated objectives both primary and secondary data were used. Primary data were taken from 14...

Farmers' Knowledge and Adaptation Practices to Climate Change in Lower Nyakach Division of Kisumu County, Kenya

Abstract/Overview Agricultural production all over the world has been affected by continuous climatic changes. Although most developed nations constantly update their farmers with current climate change information that enables them to device appropriate adaptive strategies, farmers in developing countries only learn about the same after its effects have been noticed. Most households in rural areas of Kenya still face food insecurity. However, there is no evidence on whether Kenyan farmers h...

EXCHANGE RATE VOLATILITY: CASE STUDY OF MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

The study examined the nexus between exchange rate volatility and financial performance of manufacturing companies in Nigeria between 2014-2023. Exchange rate volatility which is the independent variable was measured by exchange rate volatility, interest rate and inflation rate while financial performance was measured by return on asset, return on equity and net profit margin. The study adopted ex-post facto research design using five manufacturing companies as sample size. The secondary sour...

AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA (1994 – 2023)

ABSTRACT This study, titled "An Empirical Analysis of the Relationship between Exchange Rate Fluctuations and Economic Growth in Nigeria (1994 – 2023)," investigates how exchange rate volatility impacts Nigeria's economic performance. Despite various policy measures, Nigeria's currency remains volatile, posing challenges for economic planning and development. The study aims to analyze the effects of exchange rate fluctuations on Real GDP, examining trends, patterns, and policy effectiveness...

Effect of Currency Depreciation on the Economy of West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) (2000 – 2017)

ABSTRACT This study examined the impact of currency depreciation on the economy of the countries of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ). This was done through the use of a sample of six member countries including: Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, Gambia and Guinea. The scope of the study included the period 2000 to 2017. The analysis was carried out using the Seemingly Unrelated Regression method of estimation. The results revealed that currency depreciation has a negative and non-s...

STAFF DEVELOPMENT, JOB SATISFACTION AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIAN PUBLIC

    The dynamic nature of organizational activities such as changes in techniques tools, application of roles, duties, policies e.t.c has made it imperative for employee to be trained and retrained to keep abreast a latest innovation that will result in possible high performance on the job.              Qualifications obtained by an employee will have to go through series of checks and vettings to verify the credibility and standards of the employee. Training focuses on the acquisiti...

EFFECTS OF BOARD RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Board risk management committee, which is a subset of corporate governance and its effects on financial performance, has been under-researched for a period of time in empirical investigations. In this regard, this study examined the effects of Board risk management committee on financial performance. While Board risk management committee was operationalized using Board size, Board independence and Board meetings, financial performance was depicted by stock returns. Three hypotheses...

EFFECTS OF RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA

EFFECTS OF BOARD RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA BY POSU, VICTOR SONAYON MATRICULATION NUMBER: 160811174 A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING, FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES, LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY, OJO, LAGOS IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING

IMPACT OF MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES IN KENYA, HOMABAY COUNTY

Abstract Employee performance in the water and sanitation sector is crucial for ensuring the effective delivery of essential services to communities. This study investigates the impacts of motivation on employee performance within this sector, focusing on Homabay Water and Sanitation Services (HOMAWASCO), Homa Bay County, Kenya. The research objectives are to determine the effects of rewards, incentives, and the nature of work on employee performance. Through a mixed-methods approach i...

IMPACT OF MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES IN KENYA, HOMABAY

Employee performance in the water and sanitation sector is crucial for ensuring the  effective delivery of essential services to communities. This study investigates the  impacts of motivation on employee performance within this sector, focusing on  Homabay Water and Sanitation Services (HOMAWASCO), Homa Bay County,  Kenya. The research objectives are to determine the effects of rewards, incentives, and  the nature of work on employee performance. Through a mixed-methods approach  invol...


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