ABSTRACT This research work is aimed at finding the courses of the organization and management problems of rural water supply programme in Nigeria, with a case study of Anambra State Water Corporation Awka. To guide this study thirteen (13) research questions were formulated and tested with percentages. Based on the findings, some major findings include that the Anambra State Water Corporation have adequate materials for implementing their works and services. Consequently, it is found tha...
Poor participation in strategy formulation and absorption of development funds hinders effective strategy implementation, review and leadership in county governments and ultimately affects effective service delivery. The main purpose of this research study was to assess the influence of strategic management practices on Service Delivery in County Government of Nairobi City, Kenya. Specific objectives of the influence of the practice of strategic planning, strategic leadership and strateg...
ABSTRACT The modern manufacturing environment is dynamic and uncertain. In line with the global trend in manufacturing, this project is carried out to explore into the potentials of robots in manufacturing, service industry, and domestic use. The robot was designed and constructed to incorporate the use of mobile phones as control mechanism via dual-tonemultiple frequency (DTMF). Various components such as the Gripper, Gears, Chains, and Control system were designed with good factor of saf...
ABSTRACT With high solar radiation across Nigeria, solar power system can become a viable solution to the Nigeria's electricity power crisis if the problem of high capital cost of solar power supply system can be addressed. In this study the use of demand management based design approach has been explored for reducing the capital cost of residential solar power supply system. Utilities and energy demands of thirty randomly picked homes in selected residential areas were studied The houses wer...
ABSTRACT The main aim of this research was to analyze the effects of value chain on organization competitive advantage with focus to insurance industry in Kenya. An analysis of value chain is helpful to a firm in the identification of bottlenecks. For easy survival in the market, companies have to have a competitive advantage over others. Like any othe service industry, insurance industry operates in a lean, crowded and extremely competitive industry. The treat of the new entrants is not onl...
ABSTRACT Efficient debt management determines the cash flow and the success of the day-to-day operations of the business. Poor credit management leads to late payment to creditors and other stakeholders in the supply chain. This study focused on the determinants of micro credit performane in kenya. The objective of this study was to establish factors that determine micro credit performance in Kenya.The researcher surveyed loan accounts of a micro finace institution. The researcher took micr...
ABSTRACT The study was carried out in Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) along Morogoro Road, Dar -es -Salaam, Tanzania. The study focused on career development and organizational performance. The study was limited to career development which was characterized by management styles, succession planning, and training and organizational performance which were characterized by improved Quality of work lives, attraction of talent individuals, motivation and satisfaction basing on the perio...
The study was carried out in Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) along Morogoro Road, Dar -es -Salaam, Tanzania. The study focused on career development and organizational performance. The study was limited to career development which was characterized by management styles, succession planning, and training and organizational performance which were characterized by improved Quality of work lives, attraction of talent individuals, motivation and satisfaction basing on the period of...
Abstract Background: The recurrent incidence of immunizable diseases is an indication that the current immunization campaign is failing. This paper, therefore, examined the factors affecting the use of immunization and how Yoruba parents perceive immunization in the relation to beliefs and practices about child protection. Methods: A variety of qualitative methods of data collection were used to obtain information in two Yoruba communities (Moniya and Onidudu). Eight (8) Focus Group Discuss...
Abstract This paper examined money supply and inflation in Nigeria. The objective was to examine the extent to which components of money supply affect Nigerian inflation rate. Time series data was sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletin and Stock Exchange Factbook. Nigerian Real Inflation Rate was proxy for dependent (INFR) variables while Currency in Circulation (CR), Demand Deposit (DD), Time Deposit (TD), Savings Deposit (SD) and Net Foreign Asset (NFA) were used a...
ABSTRACT This research work is aimed at recommending possible solution to the organization and management problem of rural water supply programme in Nigeria with a case study of ANSWC Nnewi. The mean or average number of adult and children in the sample household are 3 and 6 respectively and total income reported is N200 to 100 per household per month. The statement of the problems is that the growing commercial and industrial town of Nnewi has been without adequate possible water. The pur...
Abstract Understanding relationships, opportunities and bottlenecks in a commodity value chain is crucial to the determination of the contribution of a commodity to economic development. The objective of the study was to Map Plantain Value Chain in order to identify the key players, their roles, value added along the chain as well as constraints. Personal Interview and Focus group discussions were used to collect primary data from the actors along the chain. Data were analyzed using descript...
Abstract In pursuit of the topic competitive bidding in public procurement and service delivery management, this chapter brings fotth the introduction to the research paper as it tackles the background of the study, the statement of the problem, purpose of the study, study objectives. research questions, the scope of the study in terms of geography, content/variables and time, and eventually the significance of the study. 1.1 Background of the study The background has four dimensions or persp...
Abstract Abundant energy supply is the lifeblood of modern civilisation. Energy poverty arising from poor management despite appreciable energy resource base continues to be a major constraint on the socio-economic development of Nigeria. The crucial challenge of the energy sector in the country includes inadequate energy supply, its security and sustainability. In this paper we briefly examine the roles of the major primary energy forms in the country as well as some of the alternative energ...
Abstract This study attempts to examine enhancement of Organisational performance through strategic management. The performanceof any business organization in the competitive economy is highly dependentupon the quality of its management vis a vis proper implementation of strategicmanagement. The dynamism in business environment makes it imperative fororganizations to adopt an anticipating stance towards changes. Cultivating aproactive management culture that will enable an organization to ta...