1. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE OF SMEs IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED SMEs IN EKET LGA)
Background to the study: Small firms play vital roles in the process of industrialization, sustainable economic growth (Ariyo, 2005); encouragement of entrepreneurship, employment generation (Ogujiuba et al, 2004); reduction of poverty and contribution to the Gross Domestic... Read More
2. GOVERNMENT POLICIES AS A TOOL FOR CREATING A BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: In a country with mixed economy like Nigeria, the government and the individual are managing the economy together. This means that people, groups and the three levels of government are free to start businesses. The three lowest levels of... Read More
3. THE EFFECT OF HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING ON ORGANIZATIONS PERFORMANCE IN ACCESS BANK
The contemporary corporate landscape is characterised by a high level of competitiveness, wherein the ability to survive and maintain long-term viability has become increasingly elusive for numerous organisations. The genesis of this competition can be attributed to the exponential expansion of t... Read More
4. RELEVANCE OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN A COMPETITIVE BANKING ENVIRONMENT
Background of the study: Firms are facing turbulent operating environments characterized by changing technologies and markets that represent both problems and opportunities. Technology has catalyzed this change and innovation is increasingly becoming the norm to keep pace w... Read More
5. THE IMPACT OF COMPUTERIZATION ON THE PRODUCT CREATION AND SERVICE DELIVERY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Today’s business environment is very dynamic and undergoes rapid changes as a result of technological innovation, increased awareness and demands from customers. The application of information and communication technological concept... Read More
6. THE IMPACT OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between accounting information and the performance of financial institutions in the contemporary business landscape of Nigeria. The study focused on specific branches of First Bank located... Read More
7. AN ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT ON THE SUCCESS AND GROWTH OF THE ORGANISATION
ABSTRACT: This study examined an analysis of business environment on the successful and growth of the organization with reference to auto auction mall, Lagos State. Specifically, the study aimed at investigating the environmental factors that affec... Read More
8. A STUDY ON THE EXAMINATION OF INSURANCE AWARENESS AND INSURANCE PERFORMANCE IN THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to analyse insurance awareness and insurance performance in the Nigerian economy. The case study utilised NICON Insurance Limited, located in Abuja, as a focal point for the research. The purpose of this study is to an... Read More
9. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON CORPORATE PERFORMANCE
ABSTRACT: The main objective of the study is to examine how the environmental factors could affect the corporate performance using selected business organization in Warri Delta State as case study.Survey research design was employed for the study and with the con... Read More
10. ASSESSMENT OF CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: A large number of organizations were organized based on the products and services they offered (Christopher, Payne and Ballantyne, 2002). The 4Ps, which stand for product, pricing, place, and promotion, were given a lot of atten... Read More
11. ASSESSMENT OF NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF UNLIEVER NIGERIA PLC
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: New product development process allows firms to deal with progressively intensive competition when facing challenges from rapidly changing market condition. Companies try to gain sustainable competitive advantages with continues innovation. These effort a... Read More
12. ASSESSMENT OF THE CHALLENGES OF STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
INTRODUCION: Training is considered as the process of upgrading knowledge, develop skills, bringing about attitude and behavioural changes and improving the ability of the trainee to perform tasks effectively and efficiently. Also training is a systematic approac... Read More
13. ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF EMPLOYEES COMMITMENT ON ORGANIZATION PRODUCTIVITY
Background of the Study: Most organizations have realized that the performance of their workers plays a vital role in determining the success of the organization (Zheng, 2010; Ajila and Awonusi, 2004). As such, it is important for employers and managers alike to... Read More
14. BUSINESS COMBINATION AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF BANKS IN NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY
Background of the Study: Firstly, the study of Business combination and financial performance of banks in Nigeria banking industry is introduce as the main thing which business merger and acquisition rely on a skill or knowledge brought together by the... Read More
15. COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2020 AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION: THE CASE OF NIGERIA CHURCHES
Background of the study: The role of law can be reactionary, progressive, or neutral depending on how it is applied, what interests it seeks to serve, and how it interacts with the full range of other factors that influence individuals ’decisions. It is imp... Read More
16. A STUDY ON THE STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS IN BUSINESS ORGANISAITONS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This research work is aimed at finding out the strategies for managing environmental factors in Nigerian business organizations. A total number of one thousand employee which include the workers and top management staff. Questionnaire was the major instrument used... Read More
17. IMPACT OF BAD DEBT IN COMMERCIAL BANK LENDING IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Banks today are the largest financial institutions around the world, with branches and subsidiaries throughout the world. The services rendered by commercial banks in Nigerian cannot be over-emphasized. The banks basically in any economy are financial int... Read More
18. EFFECT OF CORONA VIRUS ON GLOBAL ECONOMY
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this research is to investigate how Covid-19 affects the global economy growth, using the Nigerian economy as a case study. Covid-19 has been the source of changes in the business environment across world from the beginning of year 2020. Th... Read More
19. THE ROLE OF PURCHASING INFORMATION SYSTEM IN RUNNING RAIL SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION: The focus of this research study is on the role of purchasing information system PIS in the achievement of organizational objectives. Information is an undependable resource in every organization be it profit and non- profit oriented organization. W... Read More
20. WORKPLACE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES PRODUCTIVITY IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR
Background to the Study: In the turbulent business environment, with changes in customer demands the main aim of every manufacturing organization is to improve its productivity but this can never be possible without the efficient performance of employees and one... Read More
21. THE RELEVANCE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISE IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: The The dynamic role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries as engines through which the growth objectives of developing countries can be achieved has l... Read More
22. THE RELEVANCE OF MARKETING INFORMATION SYSTEM IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL OBJECTIVE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Marketing information system is the process of gathering information to learn about something that is not fully known. It is... Read More
23. THE ROLE OF A BUSINESS PLAN IN THE SUCCESS OF AN ENTERPRISE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Writing a business plan in a business world of the 21st century is a desirable undertaking that should be planned in terms ta... Read More
24. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS IN THE OVERSIGHT OF MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Financial analysis is the process of reviewing and analyzing company’s financial statement to make better economic deci... Read More
25. THE INFLUENCE OF CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT ON THE SALES OF PRODUCTS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study: Studies have shown that in this ever changing and dynamic business environment driven by globalization, service industry need... Read More
26. THE MARKETING STRATEGY AND CONSUMER PURCHASE BEHAVIOR
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the study
All business organizations perform two basic functions we are production and marketing of goods and services ide... Read More
27. THE NEED FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT: AN EXAMINATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (A CASE STUDY OF UNION BANK OF NIGERIA PLC)
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
The need for effective management of organizational policies and procedures must be more sensitive to customer are and also order to up grade the wor... Read More
28. THE IMPACT OF TEAMWORK ON ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: Teamwork is usually an integral part of the work place. Basic teamwork in... Read More
29. THE IMPACT OF WORK ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES ON STAFF BEHAVIORAL OUTCOMES IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study: Mokaya & Kipyegon (2014) are of the opinion that employee engagement involves creating prospects for employees to attach... Read More
30. THE IMPORTANCE OF BRANDING AND PACKAGING AS A MEANS OF SALES PROMOTION IN AN ORGANIZATION IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study: The study of the importance of branding and packaging as a means of sales promotion in a business organization can be traced... Read More
31. THE IMPACT OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT ON THE PROFITABILITY OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study: The concept of performance management has come into limelight in recent years. Performance management is among the huma... Read More
32. THE IMPACT OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF NON PROFIT MAKING ORGANIZATIONS IN OSOGBO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: The word non-profit making organizations explained that the organizations are not established for the purpose of making profi... Read More
33. THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLES ON SMALL SCALE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Over decades, small scale business has been making gain strides in Nigeria. It has been battling to make life more tolerable and comfortable by trying to make the gradual dwind... Read More
34. THE CHALLENGES OF MODERN AUTOMATION ON THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF SECRETARIES IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: Work was the major activities of man before the industrial revolution, that was the period marked with mechanization of work, presently computer is representing mechanization t... Read More
35. THE EFFECT OF ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEM ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN NIGERIA BANKING SYSTEM
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: Today’s business environment is extremely dynamic in nature. It has experienced rapid changes as a result of technologi... Read More
36. Customer Relationship Management and its Effect on Loyalty
Background of the Study
One of the basic elements of modern marketing&... Read More
37. PRODUCT QUALITY AND CUSTOMERS' SATISFACTION
1.1 Background of the Study
The research consists of several basic steps. The first step consists in the self-evaluation by the respective companies of the quality of their own products, while the third step is essentially a comparison of results, so that any difference... Read More
38. AN APPRAISAL OF THE APPLICATION OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES OF COMPOSITION, DUTIES AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OF DIRECTORS UNDER NIGERIAN LAW
ABSTRACT
Corporate organizations are engine of growth and development. They contribute to economic and social development of individuals, society and the nation in general as they produce goods and render services that improve the social and economic life of the people. In carrying out... Read More
39. AN APPRAISAL OF THE LAW AND PRACTICE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN THE NIGERIAN BANKING SECTOR
ABSTRACT
Corporate governance is a principled-based system by which corporations are organised and managed. It is made up of rules and regulations and ordered by a sound system of internal and external control. It exists for the benefit of all stakeholders. The principal role of corpora... Read More
40. AN EXAMINATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE CHALLENGES INHIBITING THE DISTRIBUTION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS UNDER THE PETROLEUM PROFIT TAX LAWS OF NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The aim of this paper is to examine the ownership, the legal framework as well as the basic components of the petroleum profits which components are revenue, adjusted profits, assessable profit, chargeable profit, assessable tax and chargeable tax.In Nigeria, the petroleum indu... Read More
41. ASSESSMENT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS NEEDED BY BUSINESS EDUCATION GRADUATES IN DELTA STATE IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
Entrepreneurship deals with the process of recognizing a business opportunity, operating and maintaining that business. However, people engage in it without acquiring much skills and competences that will enable them to effectively operate businesses and also enh... Read More
42. DETERMINATION OF SELF EMPELOYMENT SKILLS NEEDED BY BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN SOUTH -WEST
Background of the Study
Education is the bed rock of a nation‟s economy. It is the suitable legacy with which a child should be left in order to successfully exist in life and to remain productively capable in any economy. Education is also seen to be the robust step in paving the way f... Read More
43. DEVELOPMENT OF A MOTIVATIONAL MODEL OF REGRESSION FOR IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY OF SELECTED BUILDING TRADESMEN IN THE SOUTH EASTER STATES OF NIGERIA
1.1Background to the Study
Every organization is concerned with what should be done to achieve sustained high levels of performance through its workforce. This means giving close attention to how individuals can best be motivated through such means as incentives, rewards, leadership, an... Read More
44. EFFECTS OF BLENDED LEARNING ON OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND INTEREST IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN SOUTH WEST NIGERIA
Background to the Study
Office technology and management (OTM) programme is a fundamental part of vocational education in the Department of Business Education in Colleges of Education. This programme offered knowledge, skills, in-depth administrative office preparation to meet the deman... Read More
45. FREQUENCY AND CONSEQUENCES OF ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN GOMBE STATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
FREQUENCY AND CONSEQUENCES OF ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN GOMBE STATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Electricity is a fundamental driver of industrial development, providin... Read More
46. EXTENT OF BUSINESS EDUCATORS AWARENESS AND ADOPTION OF WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGIES FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES IN TERITIARY INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA
Background to the Study
In education, instruction is the facilitation of learning towards achieving identified learning goals. Oladosu (2009) viewed instruction as the process whereby the environment of the learner or an individual is deliberately managed to enable him/her learn to exhi... Read More
47. IMPACT OF COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (CADP) ON FARMERS’ EMPOWERMENT IN KADUNA STATE (2010-2015)
Abstract
In recent years, attention has been drawn to the need to improve the business environment for agriculture to become more successful by gradually shifting from subsistence to commercial agriculture. Several agricultural empowerment programmes have been introduced to reduce abjec... Read More