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Political Advertising and Media Campaign During the Pre-election Period: A Comparative Study Commissioned by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro May/July 2017

The present Comparative Study provides for a results of the work performed and the relevant findings within the project "Political advertising and media campaign during the pre-election period", commissioned by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, under the project number 2700395. As required in the Terms of Reference, this Study represents a part of the project "Support to Media Institutions, Information Pluralism, Freedom of Media and Safety of Journalists in Montenegro". The aim of the Comparat...

Impact Of Social Networking Sites On Workplace Productivity

ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of social networking sites on workplace productivity. Objectives of the study include: to examine the effect of social media on employees’ productivity; to identify the impact of using social media as a strategic communications tool on employee productivity and cost effectiveness; to identify the positive and the negative consequences of employees’ individual media use; to evaluate the potential benefits of social networking sites for business ...

PERSONALITY TRAITS, SOCIAL SUPPORT AND FITNESS BEHAVIOUR OF SENIOR NON TEACHING STAFF OF UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN

ABSTRACT Lifestyle of every individual is susceptible to constant changes as a result of what we encounter during our lifetime with such changes also peculiar to Personality trait which is not also stable and changes much more quickly during childhood, which is often referred to as temperament in children. Temperament is regarded as the precursor to personality. Self-efficacy has been found to be related to the personality traits of extroversion and subjective well-being. There are well-docum...

MERGER AND ACQUISITION AS A GROWTH STRATEGY IN ORGANISATIONS

ABSTRACT This research takes a look at the adoption of merger and acquisition as a growth strategy   in   business   organization.   There   is   no   gainsaying   the   fact   that   many companies have been having financial problems. The reason is not far fetched.This is as a result of mismanagement and economic meltdown. In order to save such unhealthy situation in such companies from going into liquidation, merger and acquisition can be used to revive such companies ...

Effects ot Leadership Styles on the Productivity of Factory Workers. (A Case Study of Setraco Nigeria Limited Auchi)

Abstract This research determines the effect of leadership styles on the productivity of factory workers in the organization and how effective leadership contributes to efficiency. Several literatures were reviewed on the concept of leadership, theory of leadership, leadership styles, factors of leadership etc. The population size was 200 and the sample size was 133. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources (questionnaires, internet materials and past projects). Colle...

INFLUENCE OF MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY

ABSTRACT Employee motivation has captured the interest of researchers, business leaders, as well as human resource managers. There are many presented information regarding the theory of motivation and how it affects the performance of employees in organisations. Accordingly, motivation can significantly change the nature of work of an employee and can entirely change the workplace. Aside from the changing effects of motivation, there are still some remaining benefits that an organisation can ...

Effects of Leadership Styles on the Productivity of Factory Workers (A Case Study of Setraco Nigeria Limited Auchi)

This research determines the effect of leadership styles on the productivity of factory workers in the organization and how effective leadership contributes to efficiency. Several literature were reviewed on the concept of leadership, theory of leadership, leadership styles, factors of leadership etc. The population size was 200 and the sample size was 133. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources (questionnaire, internet materials and past projects). Collected were present...

Managing Buyer Supplier Relationship to Increase Supply Chain Value

ABSTRACT  Managing buyer supplier relationship plays a significant role in supply chain value creation. This study  is  aimed  at  using  the  two  basic  types  of  relationship  that  is  collaborative  or  long-term relationship and competitive or short-term relationship and how they affect supply chain value. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the nature of relationship management, to identify the components  of supply chain value  creation  of  Po...

The role of Civil Service Commission on the Implementation of Policies in the Nigerian Civil Service (a study of Civil Service Commission Awka)

TITLE THE ROLE OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES IN THE NIGERIAN CIVIL SERVICE (A STUDY OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AWKA) A RESEARCH WORK PRESENTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OKO ANAMBRA STATE IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION BY MMADUEKE PETER KOSOLUCHUKWU FPO/HND/PAD/R2/014/037 DECEMBER, 2016 APPROVAL This...

An Evaluation of the Effect of Manpower Training and Development in Service Organizations. A Case Study of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) Plc Enugu Zone

       ABSTRACT    This research work was designed to study training and development of employees in service organization.   This study titled “An Evaluation of the effect of manpower training and development in service organizations. A case study of power holding company of Nigeria (PHCN) PLC Enugu Zone is of/with the view of finding out the way by which training and development can be conducted.   The objective of the study is to highlight the advantages of human resource training...

THE ROLE OF NIGERIAN STOCK EXCHANGE IN THE VALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA STOCK EXCHANGE IN ENUGU, ENUGU STATE)

ABSTRACT  The research study is structured towards the role of Nigerian stock exchange in the valuation and management of business enterprise in Nigeria from 2002 – 2014. Some of the objectives like the reason for the establishment of the capital market, the modes of operation, were highlighted in this research work. To accomplish the study, a well-structured questionnaire and interview were used in the data collection. On the data analysis, a simple percentage was used for each of the qu...

THE ASSESSMENT OF CAPITAL GAIN TAX ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL INLAND REVENUE SERVICE)

          ABSTRACT Tax is a compulsory levy imposed by the government on the income or profit of the taxpayers in order to pay the expenses of governance. Capital Gains Tax is a form of tax chargeable on capital gains arising from the disposal of chargeable assets. This paper examines the nature and the justification for Capital Gain Tax as a lucrative ground for raising revenue for development especially in the developing countries. In Nigeria, Capital Gain Tax is yet to yield the desir...

An ARDL Analysis of the Effect of Oil Price Fluctuations on Inflation in Nigeria (2010 - 2017)

ABSTARCT Nigeria is still   largely  dependent on  crude  oil to  satisfy  its oil  needs   since crude  oil   is animportant  part  of her economy. This  dependency on crude oil triggers most macroeconomicindicators such as inflation to react to fluctuations in the world price of oil, making the economyvulnerable to fluctuations in the world oil price. This study therefore employs Auto RegressiveDistributive Lag analysis to examine the effects of oil price fluctuations on in...

MERGER AND ACQUISITION AS A STRATEGY FOR GROWTH IN NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRIES (A CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED BANKS IN ENUGU MUNICIPAL)

ABSTRACT This research work is aimed at ascertaining the various positive impart which merger and acquisition has contributed in banking growth in Nigeria banking industries and prospects in the banking world using access bank in Enugu state as a case study. The importance of merger and acquisition will be apparent when considering the fact from the data that is gathered in the course of this work, from the related literature as well as, from interviews and discussions. Also questionnaires w...

THE IMPLICATION OF GLOBALIZATION ON ECONOMIC REFORMS IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ABUJA)

ABSTRACT Globalization plays a pivoted role in the Nigeria economy. This work is geared towards x-raying role of globalization in economic development of the nation. They study was limited to the federal ministry if information and communication. The study went further to x-ray the challenges confronting globalization in the nation. To ensure the realization of the objective of this work, collection of data was based on questionnaire and oral interview. Secondary sources were also explored. T...


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