Planning as a Function of Management in an Organization (A Case Study of Kwara State Ministry)

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page                                                                               i

Certification                                                                           ii

Dedication                                                                             iii

Acknowledgement                                                                 iv

Table of contents                                                                  v

CHAPTER ONE

1.0    Background of the study

1.1    Introduction

1.2    Statement of the problem

1.3    Objective of the study

1.4    Significance of the study

1.5    Scope and limitation of the study

1.6    Organization of the study

1.7    Definition of terms

References

CHAPTER TWO

2.0    Literature Review

2.1    Introduction

2.2    Planning as a Managerial function

2.3    Types of Planning

2.4    Step in Planning

2.5    Importance of Reviewing Plans

2.6    Measurement of Resources Usuage

2.7    Resources Usuage Planning

2.8    Benefits of using Resources Planning terms

2.9    Impact of planning on Nigeria Economy

References

CHAPTER THREE

3.0    Research method

3.1    Introduction

3.2    Sample and population of the study

3.3    Sources of Data

3.4    Method of Data Analysis

3.5    Research Problems

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0    Data presentation

4.1    Introduction

4.2    Brief history of the case study

4.3    Presentation of Data

4.4    Analysis of Data

4.5    Summary of the chapter

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0    Summary, Recommendations and Conclusion

5.1    Summary of Findings

5.2    Recommendation

5.3    Conclusion

Bibliography

CHAPTER ONE

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

1.1   INTRODUCTION

Management is a process by which the organization objectives are achieved through coordinated human efforts. It can also be defined as the carrying out of operations designed to accomplish aims and effectiveness of the policies of personnel management is that of the process of management that is concerned with maintainances of human relationship and ensuring that physical well being of employees so that they give maximum contributions to the efficient working. Planning is the first of the four basic managerial functions although those functions are not prerequisites to the performances of the other three functions of management like organizing, directing and control. Planning is the starting point from which all subsequent activities will develop though their other functions are very important, planning is the first to be mentioned and as a function of management.