ABSTRACT The objectives of this study were to determine the factors that affect the job Performance of Secretaries in Kaduna Slate, and recommend measures that could be adopted to improve their Job Performance in Kaduna Stale. The Survey Research Method was adopted for the study. Data were gathered using questionnaire from a sample of 173 Secretaries from Government Ministries, Government Parastatals, Companies, Institutions and Local Governments. Data were analysed using percentage and chi-s...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at assessing the performance of secretaries in information and communication technology related functions in Ondo State civil service. Four research questions were used for the study while three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The survey research design was adopted for study. The population consists of 328 Directors and Deputy Directors in 22 ministries of Ondo State Government. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. ...
The functions and effectiveness of the secretary in every business organization depends on the availability of office technologies as well as the skills and competencies of the secretary. Modern business organisations have come to appreciate the role and importance of the secretary as well as the need to providing the needed and necessary office machines and equipment for the efficacy of the secretarial functions. The study covered 40 randomly selected modern business organisations within Por...
ABSTRACT This research work investigates the impact of computer on the performance of office professionals in selected organisation in Kaduna Metropolis. The study covered two ministries, one bank and one college namely; Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Ministry of Information, First Bank Nigeria and Police College respectively. The nature of office professionals` work has changed drastically with more professional managers keying in their own correspondences and more files being...
ABSTRACT This research work investigates the effect of ethical and moral values on office professionals` performance in selected organisations in Kaduna metropolis. This study covered five deposit taking banks in Kaduna metropolis namely; Union bank, Diamond banks, Keystone banks and Access bank. Some of the ethical and moral values issues and problems in the banking industry were highlighted to include dearth of qualified professional banks, lack of proper ethics training, fraud, level o...
ABSTRACT This research work investigates the effect of ICT on the performance of office managers in selected organisation in Kaduna Metropolis. ICT has enhanced the proficiency of office managers on their jobs by enabling them to process accurate and relevant information within the shortest possible time. The advent of ICT has dramatically changed the roles and effectiveness of office managers in offices; hence there is need for availability of ICT resources/equipment in offices as well a...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted to determine some based line data essential for financial planning and control a key to management efficiency in the manufacturing industry. Some research problems were investigated such as in adequate financial management, lack of adequate planning and poor control in the manufacturing industry. I solve the research problems, both primary and secondary data were collected. The research instrument used in collecting the data was questionnaires. In org...
In spite of the conscious steps taken by successive governments in Nigeria to combat power shortages and outages over the years, the problem of inadequate power supply in the country perpetuates. This study, therefore, attempted to assess the various policies initiated by the Nigerian government to improve on the provision of electricity in the country over the years. Data for the study were collected through secondary sources. The findings of the study revealed that since the National Ele...
This paper examines the history of the Nigerian electricity market; the National Electric Power Policy of 2001 and its objectives; the Electricity Power Sector Reform Act of 2005; the measures taken to implement the objectives of NEPP 2001; the outcomes of these measures; the challenges impeding against the full actualisation of the objectives. It also considers the aim, implementation and evaluation of the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP); as well as the Nigerian government's rece...
Abstract: This study examines the management of disengagement and accrued benefits in the public sector of Nigeria, with specific focus on the Federal Civil Service. In doing this, certain objectives which the study aims to achieve were itemized and an assumption is made. Data were collected through from secondary sources and analysed using content analysis. Some literatures were reviewed, and both the contributory and non-contributory schools of thought on pension were used to explain the e...
The main thrust of the social contract theory is that the government exists at the behest of the citizens to protect, and to promote the well-being of, the people. This study examines the relevance of the social contract theory to the Nigerian system of government. The term “social contract theory” is defined; the views of the trio of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau on the social contract theory are presented; the relevance of the social contract theory to the current ...
The study of organisation is incomplete without the study of the human component of the organisation. It is the interest in the human aspect of organisation that has led to the study of the means and modes of interaction among the employees in, or the workforce of, an organisation as well as the ways in which these interactions affect the organisation as a whole, in its quest for goal-attainment. In other words, the interest in ascertaining the role of human relations in organisations brought...
ABSTRACT This project considers the effect of online sales on formal place workers. The positive and negative effects on formal place workers. The advantages and disadvantages of online sales. The problem they face when buying online. The dangers of online sales, how they can curb these dangers and how to protect themselves when shopping online. TABLE OF CONTENTChapter One:General description of the studyStatement of problemPurpose of studyData collection methodResearch questionsRelevance of ...
INTRODUCTION Electronic banking have long been recognized to play an important role in economic development on the basis of their ability to create liquidity in the economy through financial intermediation between savers and borrowers. It also offers financial services and products that accelerate settlement of transactions and in the process reduce cash intensity in the financial system, encourage banking culture, and catalyses economic growth.TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER ONE1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 ...
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Today’s increasingly competitive business world means that a highly-motivated workforce is vital for any organization seeking to achieve the best results. Many firms are moving away from the “command and control” approach towards the “advice and consent” method as a preferable way of motivating staff. This shift in attitude began when employers recognized that rewarding good work is more effective than punitive measures for poor work. Different people are mot...