THE STATUS OF APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA.

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Computer, robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, internet and other related technologies came into being in the last century. No doubt, these are some of the foremost products of cutting edge technology. Since their arrival in the 1940s, efficiency and effectiveness in almost all spheres of work were redefined.  Surprisingly, … Read more

QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE AS TOOLS FOR QUALITY EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NSUKKA EDUCATION ZONE

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION   Background of the Study Education has been described as the bedrock of every society and tool for nation building.  For a nation to rise as a standard worthy enough for her to compete favorably in the league of nations, such a nation must ensure that high quality in her education is … Read more

PROFESSIONAL IMAGE AS CORRELATE OF JOB SATISFACTION OF TEACHERS OF BUSINESS STUDIES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA

TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE                                                                                                                         i APPROVAL PAGE                                                                                                               ii CERTIFICATION                                                                                                                 iii DEDICATION                                                                                                                       iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS                                                                                                   v TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                                       vi LIST OF TABLES                                                                                                                 ix LIST OF FIGURES                                                                                                               x ABSTRACT                                                                                                                           xi CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION Background of the Study                                                                                              1 Statement of the Problem                                                                                              8 Purpose of the Study                                                                                                     10 Significance of the Study                                                                                              10 … Read more

SOCIO-CULTURAL FACTORS AFFECTING SUBSISTENCE AGRICULTURE AMONG RURAL WOMEN: A STUDY OF BENDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ABIA STATE

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Hunger is on the increase among nations of the world. Food crisis is hurting the poor all over the world, hitting the landless and women the hardest (Karl, 2009). About 800 million people go hungry each day, globally (Canadian International Development Agency, 2003). Currently, this figure has increased … Read more

SMALL-SCALE INDUSTRIES AS A CATALYST TO RURAL ECONOMIC EMANCIPATION (A STUDY OF AROCHUKWU AND OHAFIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)

CHAPTER ONE 1.1   BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Some time ago, Ablert Hirschman (1958) said that development is like a jigsaw puzzle, it is easier to fit in a particular piece when the adjoining pieces are already in place; the pieces that are hard to find are those with only one neighbour in place. This clever … Read more

SHARED KNOWLEDGE AND PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE  INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY Shared knowledge and performance have been relevant in four epochs namely the era of early influences, the era of the industrial revolution, the era of scientific management movement and the modern era. Many records and ideas relating to management date from antiquity. Among these are the records of the … Read more

SELF-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS POSSESSED BY BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS OF COLLEGES OF EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract One of the goals of NCE business education programme is the acquisition of both physical and intellectual skills which will enable individuals to be self- reliant and useful members of the society. In spite of available business opportunities, and conducive environment for businesses to thrive in Cross River state, Business Education graduates are yet … Read more

REWARD MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT   This study assessed the relationship between reward management and organizational performance in selected universities in Enugu State. The specific objectives of the study were to: (i) ascertain the extent to which employee benefits affect morale of employees’ of universities in Enugu State, Nigeria, (ii) ascertain the extent to which staff development opportunities affect … Read more

REVIEW OF MENTORING PROGRAMME AS AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO MENTORING To understand the concept of ‘mentoring’ it is first necessary to determine what exactly mentoring is.  This however seems to be easier said than done with Clutterbuck (1996:1) noting that ‘the biggest problem for researchers into mentoring is still defining what it is’ and Roberts (2000:3) using the term … Read more

REENGINEERING NIGERIA PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS FOR EFFICIENCY

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Most Nigerian Public Sector Organizations have disappointed a vast majority of Nigerians. These organizations, especially those that provide power and energy have provided very poor services in the country. The operating costs and debts of these organizations have risen dramatically that they have sparked a nationwide call … Read more