1. CONSERVATIVE PRACTICES OF INFORMATION RESOURCES BY LIBRARIES FOR ENHANCED COLLECTION USEFULNESS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN ENUGU STATE
Background of the Study
The earliest and most fundamental responsibility of academic library is the conservation of knowledge. An academic library according to Akpata (1979) and Edoka (1992), refers to a library that caters :or the needs of those enqag...
2. A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF APAPA PORT ACCESS
Background To The Study
It's important to emphasize the importance of Apapa Creek Road. Any traffic congestion on it would undoubtedly cause several glitches in the logistics company, which is the primary operation on this route.
Creek roa...
3. A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COMPLETION RATE IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
The construction sector, according to Ashworth et al. (1997), is one of the most important sectors of the economy, employing a varied variety of skilled and unskilled people. These professionals offer a wide range of products and se...
4. A CRITICAL INVESTIGATION OF LEADERSHIP IN NIGERIA CIVIL SERVICE: A THEORETICAL REVIEW
Background of the study
Leadership is one concept that has emerged in productive connections between companies and society at large. Leadership is described as the process by which an individual inspires a group of people to work toward a shared goal or...
5. A STUDY ON ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Small and medium businesses are commonly recognized as the bedrock of long-term economic development. According to UNDP (1974), developing countries, including Nigeria, have shown increased interest in the promotion of small...
6. IMPACT OF EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL ON STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Education remains the biggest instrument for academic progress, social mobilization, political survival and effective national development of any country, it constitutes the largest enterprise/industry in Nigeria that is why, the...
7. IMPACT OF FORMAL EDUCATION ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, EDO STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
Education is one parameter to see the level of the economy in a country. Education is the most strategic element for the development of a nation (Shofwan & Kun...
8. INFLUENCE OF STUDENTS' ATTITUDES TO THE LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS ON THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN JALINGO METROPOLIS
Background of the Study
Mathematics throughout the world is regarded as essential tool in many fields, including natural science, engineering, medicine, finance and social sciences. Branches of Mathematics include: algebra which are abstract algebra, modules, vector spa...
9. AN ASSESSMENT OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AND ITS ROLE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ORGANISATION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
In order to make economic decisions, all corporate organizations require information. Information, according to SINHA (2002), is an integrating force that combines organizational resources into a cohesive whole, directed toward...
10. AN ASSESSMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE STRESS AND MODERN MANAGER IN PRIVATE BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
In today's world, life is often full with tension. Practically every human endeavor, stress and experience have become a part of life in today's society (Jain et al, 2015).
Stress is an unavoidable part of life...
11. AN ASSESSMENT OF ELECTION VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA
Background of the study
Nigeria's electoral process has been marred by violence. Recent forms of electoral violence, on the other hand, have taken on an unprecedented scale and are altering shape and character, with grave consequences for democratic...
12. AN ASSESSMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFORT ON THE PROVISION OF PORTABLE WATER SUPPLY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Nigeria has a vast amount of surface and subterranean water resources, which necessitates a well-defined administrative system capable of properly managing the resources. Nigeria's current water supply situation is woefully i...
13. AN ASSESSMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE EFFICIENCY OF TAX ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA
Background Of The Study
One of the oldest and most important sources...
14. AN ASSESSMENT OF LABOR OUTPUT DETERMINATION ON WINDOWS AND DOORS FIXING
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The construction industry's productivity is extremely important to its efficiency. According to...
15. AN EVALUATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT FUNCTION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
Background to the Study
The ability of an organization's or institution's administrators to coordinate the various resources and activities of the enterprise toward objective accomplishment through management is a function of many variables, inc...
16. AN EVALUATION OF THE CAREER EXPERIENCES OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
In terms of economic growth and job prospects, the construction industry is one of the most significant (Powell, Hassan, Dainty,...
17. AN EXAMINATION OF ACCOUNTING SYSTEM OF SMALL SCALE BUSINESS ORGANISATION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
In comparison, the majority of Small Scale Businesses (SSBs) are registered as sole proprietorships, which makes the registration process much simpler and easier than other types of company registration. Small businesses now outn...
18. AN EXAMINATION OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING SECRETARIES PRODUCTIVITY IN MODERN BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
According to Hornby (1984), the word "secretary" is derived from the latin word "secretaries," which means anything known exclusively to one or few people and kept secret or concealed from public view.
...19. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE AGITATION AND CLAMORING FOR RESTRUCTURING OF NIGERIA FEDERATION
Background of the study
For some months, the discourse of restructuring has dominated the public sphere, and this theme has been disseminated via the use of digital, print, and electronic media. Restructuring appears to be the in-thing currently in every quarter. Until...
20. AN EVALUATION OF ROLE OF THE MEDIA AND NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA
Background to Study
The mass media comprises the means by which a society disseminates and receives information. The traditional instruments of the mass media to the modern man are the newspapers, magazines, radio and television. The Journalist is...
21. AN INVESTIGATIVE STUDY ON THE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS TO STUDENTS UNREST IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF ILE IFE OSUN STATE)
Background Of The Study
Higher institution is the institution which one attends to after his secondary school education. It is the apex form of education where one chooses his career. Olaitan (2004) stated that in Nigeria, it comprises of universities,...
22. THE SECRETARY PROFESSION IN NIGERIA IN THE PAST AND IN THE PRESENT: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The secretarial profession has existed since the beginning of time, as long as man and nature have existed. The necessity for a famous individual to whom private affairs might be entrusted and who could work as an assistant to a...
23. APPRAISAL OF METHOD OF TEACHING BUSINESS STUDIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Business Education programs are part of the total educational program in Nigeria. Co-ordinated efforts on the part of business educations, school administration and guidance counsellors have brought the necessary changes. Hi...
24. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FEDERALISM AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA AND SOUTH AFRICA (1960-2010)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
A very striking feature of every federal state is the existence of diversities. Whether federations are formed by integration of previously independent entities or through differentiation of a single entity into many components, the...
25. ETHICS AND UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION
Background of the study
According to Ogungbemi, (2015) ethics is about behavior and ways of thinking, especially in situations where our choice may affect the dignity and well-being of others. Because ethical behavior involves free choice, it can not be...
26. INFLUENCE OF STUDENTS' ATTITUDES TO THE LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS ON THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN JALINGO METROPOLIS
Background of the Study
Mathematics throughout the world is regarded as essential tool in many fields, including natural science, engineering, medicine, finance and social sciences. Branches of Mathematics include: algebra which are abstract algebra, mo...
27. THE EFFICACY OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR RECORD MANAGEMENT IN NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Nowadays, the widespread use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has permeated almost all aspects of life including the healthcare sector. HIS was introduced to fully utilize especially the Internet in providing b...
28. THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ECONOMICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Background of the study
The use of computers for the gathering, retrieval, transfer, and operation of data or information is known as information technology. It's also seen as a subset of ICT. Information technology is the use of computers to store,...
29. THE INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Generally, in the whole world, particularly in Nigeria, education has been considered to be the corner stone for development. It forms the basis for literacy, skill acquisition, technological advancement and ability to harness hu...
30. THE MILITARY AND NIGERIA POLITICS: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE DOMINATION OF THE MILITARY OF THE NIGERIA POLITICAL SPACE 1999 TO 2015
Background of the study
The name “Nigeria” was coined by Flora Shaw, who later became the wife of Lord Lugard, the British colonial administrator, on 8 January 1897, which she used as the title of an article in The Times (Meek, 1960), to des...
31. A STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF MICRO-FINANCE BANK IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
The thesis statistically analyzed of the role of microfinance bank in agricultural development in Nasarawa state. The study cover three selected microfinance banks, microfinance bank has played a vital role in the financing of various agricultural development programme. According to Schreive...
32. PRIMARY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA-CHALLENGERS AND PROSPECTS
Background of the study
Education is one parameter to see the level of the economy in a country. Education is the most strategic element for the development of a nation (Comfort et al 2013). Education makes people more advanced in thinking about their l...
33. PRIVATE OWNERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The Management and administration of the Nigeria Educational system is by law vested concurrently in the hands of the Federal, State and Local Government. Whereas the Federal and State Governments carry out their responsibility a...
34. AN ASSESSMENT OF HOUSING DEMAND AND SUPPLY
Background of the study
Housing is one of the basic necessities of man and has no doubt a profound impact on the health, welfare and productivity of the individual others are clothing and food. Housing must not be considered purely as shelter but agains...
35. ROLE OF INSPECTION IN PRODUCT QUALITY MANAGEMENT DRIVE
Background Of The Study
Doug Wallace, a Materials Management subject expert with Life Cycle Engineering [L.C.E] Consultancy Company Charleston, South Carolina; in a paper presentation titled “Maintenance and Reliability Inventory Management”...
36. AN INVESTIGATIVE STUDY ON THE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS TO STUDENTS UNREST IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF ILE IFE OSUN STATE)
Background Of The Study
Higher institution is the institution which one attends to after his secondary school education. It is the apex form of education where one chooses his career. Olaitan (2004) stated that in Nigeria, it comprises of universities,...
37. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF MICRO-FINANCE BANK IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Microfinance bank has played a vital role in the financing of various agricultural development programme. According to Schreiver and Columbet (2001) define microfinance as a development tools used to create access for the ec...
38. THE ADMINISTRATION OF COLONIAL TAXATION IN ZARIA PROVINCE
Introduction
By 1900, the partition of Africa among the colonizing powers of Europe -France, Britain, Germany, Belgium, Dutch, Italy and Portugal was practically completed. Though, the detailed demarcation of the co...
39. CONSERVATIVE PRACTICES OF INFORMATION RESOURCES BY LIBRARIES FOR ENHANCED COLLECTION USEFULNESS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN ENUGU STATE
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- Background of the Study
- Background of the Study
The earliest and most fundamental responsibility of academic library is the conservation of knowledge. An academic library according to Akpata...
40. THE EFFECT OF COMMUNICATION BARRIERS ON THE PRODUCTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
All human interactions are form of communication. In world business today, nothing can be achieved without good communication with employers, employees, clients, suppliers, and even customers (Bra, 201...
41. THE EFFICACY OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR RECORD MANAGEMENT IN NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Nowadays, the widespread use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has permeated almost all aspects of life including the healthcare sector. HIS was introduced to fully utilize especially the Internet in providing b...
42. ETHICS AND UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION
Background of the study
According to Ogungbemi, (2015) ethics is about behavior and ways of thinking, especially in situations where our choice may affect the dignity and well-being of others. Because ethical behavior involves free choice, it can not be...
43. IMPLICATIONS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Background of the study
Since time immemorial, local government autonomy has been a discussing issue among academic scholars cum researchers. Local government in Nigeria is a product of decentralization and is established by law. As a federal state, Nigeria has th...
44. FINANCE AS AN INSTRUMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
The term public administration consist of two words ·"public and administration" the word public is an adjective qualifying "administration" According to Nnoli, (2000:45), Public administration is the machinery as well as the integral process through which the governmen...
45. ASSESSMENT OF THE MILITARY AND POLITICS IN NIGERIA: THE DOMINATION OF THE MILITARY IN NIGERIA POLITICAL SPACE 1999 TO 2015
Background of the study
The name “Nigeria” was coined by Flora Shaw, who later became the wife of Lord Lugard, the British colonial administrator, on 8 January 1897, which she used as the title of an article in The Times (Meek, 1960), to des...
46. THE PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TOWARDS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPUTER BASED TEST (CBT) MOSE OF EXAMINATION IN SELECTED HIGHER INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
During the past few years, technology has significantly reshaped the method of assessment. In many academic domains, educational measurement has been moving towards the use of Computer-Based Testing...
47. THE ROLE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS
INTRODUCTION
Over the years, successive Non-Governmental Organization Agencies in Nigeria have demonstrated appreciable interest towards the provision of amenities to both the rural and urban population of the country (Man, 2017). The interest shown by this non-gov...
48. HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING AND ITS IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (CASE STUDY OF NNPC NIGERIA PLC)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The history of planning is old as man himself planning had started from the ancient era during the primitive period when there were no industries or firms. Planning is a basic function of management thus therefore means that planning pervades all...
49. MANAGEMENT OF FARMERS MULTI-PURPOSE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
Background of the study
The cooperative movement in a programme designed to bring independent persons together for the betterment of their economic conditions cooperative in one form or the other, have been used for capturing economic of scale effective mobilization of...
50. THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING CO-OPERATIVE ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
Introduction
Co-operative Economics and Management in tertiary institutions help to improve the co-operative growth and development, quality manpower in co-operative. The importance of studying co-operative in schools and tertiary institutions coul...
