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E-COMMERCE SKILLS EXPECTED OF BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF SMALL SCALE BUSINESSES IN IMO STATE
No full textThe study was carried out to examine the e-commerce skills expected of Business education students for effective management of small scale businesses in Imo State. Descriptive survey was used to structure the study. Three research questions were raised in line with the specific purposes to guide the study. A self-designed 4-point rating scale questionnaire tagged: E-commerce Skills Questionnaire (ECSQ) was used to collect data from the respondents, where 4 points stand for Very High Extent (VHE), 3 points stand for High Extent (HE), 2 points stand for Low Extent (LE), and 1 point stands for Very Low Extent (VLE).The questionnaire was validated by two experts and was further subjected to internal consistency testing using Cronbach Alpha Reliability Coefficient which gave a reliability result of 0.78. The population of the study consisted of one hundred and thirty five (135) final year (400 level) Business Education Students of Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri Imo State. There was no sample for the study since the population was small and manageable. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyse the collected data, while t-test was used to test the research hypotheses. Findings suggested that e- advertising, electronic communication and e-accounting are among the e-commerce skills expected of Business education students for effective management of small scale businesses in Imo State. The test of hypotheses also revealed that gender has no significant difference in the mean responses of Business education students on e-commerce skills expected of Business education students for effective management of small scale businesses in Imo State. It was recommended among others that e-advertising, electronic communication and e-accounting skills should be considered as basic requirement in the training programme of Business education students for effective management of small scale businesses in Imo state
Organizational frustration and psychological wellbeing as predictors of workplace hostility among non-teaching staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
No full textWorkplace hostility is costly to the wellbeing of employees and detrimental to sustainable development of Nigerian organisations. Consequently, this study examined organizational frustration and psychological wellbeing as predictors of workplace hostility among non-teaching staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. A total number of one hundred and twenty (120) non-teaching staff participated in the study. The participants were drawn from eight units of the administrative arm of the university using simple random sampling technique. The participants were aged between 25 to 50 years, with a mean age of 35.02 and a standard deviation of 6.46. The Workplace Hostility Scale, Organizational Frustration Scale and Ryff’s Scale of Psychological Wellbeing were instruments used to generate data for the study.
The study tested three hypotheses. The first hypothesis stated that organizational frustration will significantly and positively predict workplace hostility and was accepted (β = .392, t= -3.580, p<.05). This result showed that organizational frustration was positively related to workplace hostility among workers. Hypothesis two which stated that psychological wellbeing will significantly and positively predict workplace hostility was rejected (β =-.009, t= -.086, P>.05). Hypothesis three which stated that organizational frustration and psychological wellbeing will both significantly predict workplace hostility was also rejected because the interaction between organizational frustration and psychological wellbeing did not positively predict workplace hostility. These findings have important implications for understanding the factors that contribute to hostility among workers and highlights the consequences of hostile behaviors in organizations. Therefore, it is recommended that employers prioritize the wellbeing of their workers and consider seeking psychological interventions to improve their working environment
Spatiotemporal estimation of tree cover loss in comparison with land surface temperatures using remote sensing approach in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
No full textHuman pressures have a unique impact on the carbon cycle and forest ecosystem resilience The loss of tree cover (TC). The increase in urban areas contributes significantly to the loss of vegetation cover (VC), which accelerates carbon emissions, increasing land surface temperature (LST) and global warming. This study used remote sensing and GIS techniques to estimate the Land Use/Land Cover (LU/LC) changes by focusing on VC loss and its impact on LST and carbon emissions in Nnamdi Azikiwe University during 2001-2021. The study’s findings confirmed an reduction of VC of about -39% from 2001- 2011 with around 27.2% increase of vegetation cover loss, and corresponding LST rise from 22˚C to 35˚C. The trends were continuous, with a decrease in VC loss by -30% during 2011–2021, contributing 26˚C– 42˚C LST rise in the study area.
Results indicate that the massive amount of carbon attracted the sun’s rays due to the TC loss and raising the surface temperature by 20˚C since 2001, which directly contributing to global warming. Thus, to mitigate climate hazards, efforts to slow urbanization to reduce pollution gateways and increase carbon sinks through afforestation will significantly contribute to protecting humanity from global warming
MILITANCY AND WAR VIOLENCE IN SELECT FILMS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
No full textMilitancy and war are two of the many aggressive models of insurrection adopted by a marginalised group of people against social institutions over perceived long-term structural violence against them. The implication of adopting these extremely violent approaches as a means of seeking redress is that physical violence which has a more direct and immediate negative effect on human lives becomes the ultimate means of attaining social justice. This study looks at the representation of militancy and war violence in two selected films, namely; David Attwood’s Blood and Oil (2010) and Kriv Stenders’ Danger Close (2019) to compare how militancy and war violence influence social injustice and justice in the society. The study is qualitative research that hinged on the interpretation and analyses of the selected films on Content Analysis approach of qualitative research method. However, Johan Galtung’s Structural theory of violence is applied to interrogate the dynamics of violence in the films and how they impact society. Findings revealed that structural violence is a major factor that influences the use of militancy and war by exploited social groups to defend their lives and demand justice. Consequently, the study recommends the devolution of militancy and war as a means of seeking restitution because of the various negative effects on the human and social lives of the people. In conclusion, the study notes that film as a medium of representation can be used to deemphasise the use of war and militant approaches in society
POLITICS AND CLASS DIALECTICS IN NGUGI WA THIONG’O’S WIZARD OF THE CROW
No full textThis article explored politics and class dialectics in the work of Ngugi Wa Thiong’o. To achieve this, the study used chapters one and four of Frantz Fanon’s postcolonial theoretical paradigm using textual analysis and the historicocritical method. In the narratives, the writer vividly portrayed neglect, political corruption, unequal relationships, power, politics of resistance, neocolonialism, and globalisation in East African nations, which are occasioned by political leaders who have metamorphosed into colonial masters. The evidence from the primary text showed that the native ruler of Aburiria and his cabinet, who had inherited power since the departure of their colonial masters, became irresponsible and insensitive to their duties, but rather preoccupied with looting the public treasury. The writer explored the various struggles within Kenyan and African societies, particularly by the oppressed, through his activists, Nyawira and Kamiti, to expose and ridicule the carefree attitude of African leaders towards African culture and to create a society that recognises all. The findings showed that the writer succeeded and used his novel Wizard of the Crow to explore the challenges left behind by Western imperialists. The study therefore recommended people-orientated leadership and raising consciousness about the masses to rise above the complacent acceptance of misrule in their respective African nations
WORKPLACE INCIVILITY AND PERFORMANCE OF FEDERAL PARASTATALS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThe study investigated the relationship between workplace incivility and performance of federal parastatals in Anambra State, Nigeria. This study adopted the correlations survey research design. The population of this study was made up of six federal government parastatals in Anambra state that were randomly selected, with a population of five hundred and fifty-eight (558) employees. Simple random sampling was used to select 40 employees in each of the parastatals selected. This yielded a total sample size of two hundred and forty (240) employees. The instrument for data collection was structured questionnaire. The reliability of the study was confirmed using the Cronbach alpha statistics which yielded coefficients of 0.769 and 0.821 for the workplace incivility questionnaire and performance of federal parastatals questionnaire. The 240 copies of questionnaire that were administered, 236 copies were returned and were certified fit for study. The data generated were analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). At 0.05 level of significance and 3 degrees of freedom, the calculated value t (2.99) is greater than the critical value of t (2.35). Consequently, the null hypothesis was rejected while the alternative which suggests that workers disrespectful behaviours have significant relationship with turnover intentions in federal parastatals in Anambra State was accepted. The study therefore recommends among others that, civility should be imbibed as one of their core values of these parastatals, and there is need to protect their workers against discrimination and encourage them to respect each other’s differences in order to reduce labour turnover and increase employees’ retention in the organizations
THE EFFECT OF MACROECONOMIC VARIABLES ON INFLATION IN NIGERIA
No full textThis study was designed to investigate the effect of Macroeconomic variables on Inflation in Nigeria. Secondary data source was employed. Data for the study were drawn from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin (2022). Ordinary least squares method of multiple regressions was applied. The study has revealed that inflation is significantly affected by some of the selected macroeconomic variables in Nigeria. The study further noted that inflation has serious implications on economic growth in Nigeria. The study also identified various factors that influence inflation rate in Nigeria with their direction of influences. The research has emphasized the need to stimulate the level of consumption and production so as to further ensure price stability and economic growth in Nigeria. It was also recommended that Government should use both fiscal and monetary policies to control inflation in Nigeria
GREEN TRAINING AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN SEAMAN MINING AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITED NNOBI, ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA
No full textThe issue of green training policy is paramount to organizational growth and environmental sustainability. Green human resource management is a set of strategies adopted by human resources management personnel to introduce eco-friendly, and implement organizational green policy among employees. This study therefore, focused on the effect of green training on employee productivity in Seaman Mining and Construction Limited Nnobi, Anambra State Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was 580 employees of Seaman Mining. A simple random sampling techniques was adopted. Borg and Gall (1973) was used to determine the sample size at 112. Data was gathered through used of structured questionnaire. The hypotheses were tested using Pearson Moment Co-efficient Correlation with the aid of SPSS version 25. The study findings revealed that there is a moderate positive significant relationship between green training need assessment and employee engagement in Seaman mining and Construction Company Nnobi Anambra state Nigeria. Also, there is a strong positive significant relationship between green training method and employee commitment in Seaman mining and Construction Company Nnobi Anambra state Nigeria. The study concluded that green training has significant influence on employee productivity, as business sustainability can only be guarantee when the business environment is properly protected from environmental threat and degradation. The study therefore, recommended that the management should engage the employees’ in their green training need assessment so as to ensure proper alignment between the employee and corporate green training needs, as that will enable the corporate to know the area of training that will be given utmost priority. Furthermore, the need to propel the employees’ attend green training workshop, seminar and conferences which will be part of the organization obligation in ensuring absolute employees’ commitment towards green practice
Incentives and Performance of Health Workers in Public Health Care Centres in Enugu State, Nigeria
No full textRecently, there has been a growing concern about the performance of health workers in public hospitals, particularly in Nigeria where there has been massive exodus of healthcare workers to foreign lands for obvious reasons. This work was focused on employee incentive on job performance of health workers in public health care centres in Enugu State with particular reference to Uwani General Hospital, and Asata General Hospital (Poly Clinic) Enugu State, Nigeria. The study objectives were to evaluate the extent to which employee incentives in terms of performanced based pay as well as increased salaries affected job performance of health workers in terms of job satisfaction and improved productivity in terms of quality of care given to patients in the selected public healthcare centers. The research design adopted was a survey method. Data were collection from primary source. The study population was 309 and sample size was determined through Taro Yamani as 174. Out of 174 copies of questionnaire distributed to the respondents, only 170 copies were correctly filed and retrieved. Therefore, the analyses for the study were based on 170 respondents. Simple regression and Pearson Product Moment correlation coefficient were used to analyse the instrument collected. Based on the analyses of the data collected, the findings of the study showed that performance based pay has significant effect on employee job satisfaction; that there was a significant positive relationship between increased salaries and improved job performance in public health care centres in Nigeria. The study concluded that a well-designed incentive system aligns employee goals with organizational objectives, promotes a positive work environment, and fosters a culture of high performance. The study then recommended that health management executives in Enugu State should implement performance-based pay to motivate health workers to perform at their best and achieve organizational goals. Also, there is great need to maintain time frame for review of employee salaries in other to provide regular increment to workers salaries
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA BREWERY PLC, AMA, ENUGU STATE
No full textConsidering the enormous potential of conflict management and despite the acknowledgement of its immense contribution to organizations, its performance and sustainability still fall below expectations in many organizations. This study investigates the relationship that exists between emotional intelligence and conflict management in Nigeria Brewery plc, Ama, Enugu State, Nigeria. To achieve the stated objectives of the study, a survey research design was adopted to gather data for the study through the administration of 217 respondents purposely selected for the study. Both descriptive and inferential statistics of linear regression, was used to achieve all the objectives of the study. The result from the hypotheses discovered that there is significant relationship that exists between effective communication and collaboration among staff of Nigeria Brewery PLC Ama, Enugu State (p=0.00<0.005). Also, there is significant relationship that exists between self-awareness and accommodating among staff of Nigeria Brewery PLC Ama, Enugu State (p=0.00<0.005) and there is significant relationship that exists between empathy and compromise among staff of Nigeria Brewery PLC Ama, Enugu State (p=0.00<0.005). The study concluded that between effective communication contribute positively to collaboration among staff of Nigeria Brewery PLC Ama, Enugu State and self-awareness perform effective role in accommodating among staff of Nigeria Brewery PLC Ama, Enugu State. The study recommended that staff of the Nigeria Brewery PLC Ama, Enugu State need to exercise more empathy in order to create room for compromise among staff of Nigeria Brewery PLC Ama, Enugu State, Nigeria