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Problems and prospects of Small and Medium scale Enterprises in Nigeria

Abstract Small and Medium scale Enterprises have been accepted worldwide as instrument of economic growth and development. No wonder that government, particularly in the developing countries has made tremendous efforts and establish policies to enhance the capacity of micro and small scale enterprises (MSEs). However, despite government institutional and policies support to enhancing the capacity of small and medium scale enterprises, small and medium scale enterprises has fallen short of exp...

PROSPECTS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF IPSAS ON MINISTRIES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS

INTRODUCTION 1.     Background of the Study Public sector is that sector of the economy established and operated by government and its agencies distinguishable from the private sector and are organized on behalf of the whole citizens while Public sector accounting is the process government agencies and municipalities use to record financial transactions. Mathias, (2004:78). Said, similar to private sector accounting in theory, the focus of public sector accounting is somewhat differen...

CHALLENGES, PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES (SMEs) IN NIGERIA

Abstract Small and Medium scale Enterprises have been accepted worldwide as instrument of economic growth and development. No wonder that government, particularly in the developing countries has made tremendous efforts and establish policies to enhance the capacity of micro and small scale enterprises (MSEs). However, despite government institutional and policies support to enhancing the capacity of small and medium scale enterprises, small and medium scale enterprises has fallen short of exp...

PROMOTION APPRAISAL SCHEME AND ITS IMPACT ON WORKER’S PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIAN ORGANIZATION

ABSTRACT  The research topic is on promotion appraisal scheme and its impact on worker’s performance in Nigerian organization. The study examines performance appraisal scheme as a means of improving employees’ productivity. Generally, the study investigated how human element combines the financial, natural and human resources of the enterprise to achieve the goals. It also examines if performance appraisal scheme have any relationship to the employee productivity. In order to achieve the...

CHALLENGES OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT FOR NON-MARKETING STAFF IN NIGERIAN BANKS

       ABSTRACTThis study focuses on the challenges of Performance management for non-marketing staff in Nigerian banks. The primary purpose of this study is to identify the challenges facing this non-marketing staffs. The need for performance management in Nigerian banks cannot be over-emphasized because it is a traditional approach to evaluating the staff performance. Data collected were analyzed in tables with simple percentage. One hundred and eighty (180) questionnaires were distrib...

IMPACT OF ECONOMIC SURVEY REPORT IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (A CASE STUDY OF NKANU WEST L.G.A ENUGU STATE)

INTRODUCTION  The economic survey report is a report prepared by the co-operative inspector, a researcher that reveals fact about a proposed cooperative society that is applying for registration. Economic survey report is an integrated part of the condition necessary for registration of a cooperative organization. It is important in every kind of cooperative organization be it producers, marketers, thrift and loans society, consumer cooperatives and multi-purpose etc. For a cooperative organ...

THE EFFECT OF HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN ORGANIZATION (A CASE STUDY OF NTA ENUGU)

INTRODUCTION Human capital is the economic value that an employee provides to an employer. According to Schuttz (2010) human capital is referred to as a key element in improving an organizations assets and employees in order to increase productivity as well as sustain competitive advantage.  However recent evidence reveals that many organizations have not paid sufficient close attention to human capital development, leading to an under-utilization of talent in the workforce.Kingsmil, (2011)...

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AS A STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT TOOL

ABSTRACT Numerous types of management tools can be applied to innovation management -conceptual and mathematical models, frameworks, checklists, benchmarking tool and specific techniques and methodologies. This paper reviews a variety of such tools, examines their take-up by and usefulness to industry and speculates on their relevance and applicability in complex product system industries. The development of many of the tools has been informed by the large body of research into the success an...

MOTIVATION AS A MANAGEMENT TOOLS FOR INCREASING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF WORKERS. (A STUDY OF ESHDC)

INTRODUCTION Most organization ignore this drive that motivation is the success factor that make employees think more of organizational interest and less of individual interest.  Countries like Japan, American, Russia, China, and Europe are known for their technological advancement.  The secret behind the success of these developed countries is that they have developed a culture of motivating their labour force.  It is worthy to mention that a motivated worker is the most productive worker...

The Influence of Working Condition on the Performance of Secretaries in Organisations

Abstract: The study examined the influence of working conditions on the performance of secretaries in four (4) selected organizations in Ondo state using a cross-sectional design of well structured questionnaires. Thirty five (35) samples of the questionnaires were produced, distributed and administered upon by the secretaries of the selected organization. The questionnaires were analyzed using chi-square (Xcal) as the statistical tools with the aid of statistical software known as Statist...

The influence of working condition on the performance of secretaries in organisations.

Abstract: The study examined the influence of working conditions on the performance of secretaries in four (4) selected organizations in Ondo state using a cross-sectional design of well structured questionnaires. Thirty five (35) samples of the questionnaires were produced, distributed and administered upon by the secretaries of the selected organization. The questionnaires were analyzed using chi-square (Xcal) as the statistical tools with the aid of statistical software known as Statist...

COMMUNICATION AS A TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT IN AN ORGANIZATION (A CASE STUDY OF POWER HOLDING COMPANY OF NIGERIA, ENUGU.)

INTRODUCTION In business sense, communication is the means by which people in organization exchange views and information regarding the operations of an enterprise or business. Communication takes place at all levels in the organization both among and between the executives, managers, personnel, supervisors foremen and employers. Communication process  is continuously in action, conveying information, ideas of individuals. Communication affects all aspects of management since none of them ca...

Fraud in the Nigerian commercial banks a comparative analysis of some selected banks

 ABSTRACT The role of commercial banks in the growth and development of a nation’s economy cannot be understated. Since commercial banks operations are vital for economic advancement, factors that impair its operations will have a negative effect on economic development. Hence, it is important to know these factors.  Fraud is one of the major causes of problems that face the commercial banks. Hence, the researcher deemed it imperative to search further into all that is necessary to be kno...

Fraud in the nigarian commercial banks a comparative analysis of some selected banks

  TABLE OF CONTENT Title page Certification  Dedication  Acknowledgement Table of content  Abstract CHAPTER ONE  INTRODUCTION  Background of the study Statement of research problem  Objective of the study  Significance of the study  Statement of hypothesis  Limitations of the study  Research methodology  CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 background  2.2 causes of fraud 2.3 types of fraud 2.4 effects of fraud on commercial banks  2.5 detection and prevention measures 2.6 control...

THE ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF ANAMBRA STATE CIVIL SERVICE

ABSTRACT Civil Service as a government institution plays important part in insuring that government policies result in tangible services for the population. In fact, without the body of professional civil servants, national government cannot function effectively and efficiently. In Nigeria, the Federal Civil Service has been enmeshed in myriads of problems: weak governance structure, red-tapism, weak accountability, low professional standards, waste and corruption, poor productivity, and lack...


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