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Skill Improvement Needs of Secretarial Staff for Effective Job Performance in Tertiary Institutions in Anambra State
No full textThe study determined the skill improvement needs of secretarial staff for effective job performance in tertiary institutions in Anambra State. Two research questions guided the study and four null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 alpha level of significance. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised 245 secretaries at the Central Administration of the six tertiary institutions in Anambra State. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. The instrument was validated by three experts. Cronbach\u27s Alpha method was used to obtain the reliability co-efficient internal consistency. The values obtained were 0.91 and 0.93 for clusters B1 to B2 respectively, with an overall coefficient value of 0.90. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while t-test and ANOVA were used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of office automation control systems and office management software needs of secretarial staff, and those they possessed revealed that, secretarial staff in tertiary institutions in Anambra State need improvement for effective job performance. Age, ownership of institutions and years of work experience of Secretarial staff do not differ significantly in their mean ratings on the skills improvement of office automation control system and office management software needs for effective performance in tertiary institutions in Anambra State. The study concluded that office automation control systems and office management software are much skill improvement needs of secretarial staff for effective performance in tertiary institutions in Anambra State. It was recommended among others that secretarial staff can also improve their use of office automation control system and office management software skills by attending seminars and conferences to be kept abreast of the latest development in the world of work and technology, training and retraining of secretaries on the use of new technologies, reading journals and periodical that will educate them on appropriate office skills needed by secretaries for effective performance in tertiary institutions
RIDDLES OF HUNGER AMIDST ECONOMIC DEPRESSION:: BUSINESS EDUCATION AS A WAY FORWARD AMONG GRADUATES IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThis study undertakes an exploratory investigation into the paradox of hunger amidst economic downturn, with a specific focus on the role of business education as a potential panacea for mitigating the effects of economic depression among graduates in Oyo State, Nigeria. The paper examined a comprehensive review for hunger and its causes among graduates in our society, particularly in Oyo state. To ascertain the reduction in hunger and to achieve that Business Education as a tool capable of tackling hunger in a depressed economy, the study reviewed past literature on concept of Business Education as a veritable tool in reducing riddles of hunger in Nigeria, concept of hunger and economic security among graduates in Nigeria, economic depression as a cause of hunger among Business Education graduates in Oyo state, concept of unemployment and riddles of hunger among Business Education graduates. Resource-based theory was used in the study. The study found that Business Education is a crucial tool for graduates’ survival in the face of hunger and it is a sure way to stay ahead of competitors. The study concludes that Business Education is a capable tool to tackle riddles of hunger and surviving any depressed economy. Based on this, the study suggested among others that Business Education curricula should be periodically revised to replicate the contemporary expectation of society. Graduates of Business Education should be well-equipped with requisite competencies needed for occupational intelligence and entrepreneurial succes
Strategic Management and Entrepreneurial Engagement as Factors for Value Creation among University Graduates Operating SMEs
No full textThe study examined strategic management and entrepreneurial engagement as factors for value creation among university graduates operating SMEs. Two research questions and four hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive research design was used. The population of the study comprised 182 Business Education postgraduate students in Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye and Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State. A total of 150 Business Education postgraduate students of selected universities were chosen as the sample size using purposive and stratified sampling techniques. The study used a self-developed instrument tagged: Strategic Management, Entrepreneurial Engagement and Value Creation Questionnaire (SMEEVCQ) for data collection. This questionnaire has a reliability coefficient (r = .85). The Pearson Product Correlation Questionnaire (PPMC) was used to test hypotheses 1 and 2, while hypotheses 3 and 4 were tested using regression analysis. The findings revealed that there was a significant composite contribution of independent variables on the dependent variable; R = 0.74, p < .05, and that about 70% variation in value creation was accounted for by explanatory variables (strategic management and entrepreneurial engagement. There was a relative influence of strategic management (β = .4996, t = 3.683, p <.05) and entrepreneurial engagement (β = .43999, t = 2.111, p <.05) on value creation among university graduates who operate SMEs. It was recommended that SMEs need to be more engaged in entrepreneurship activities by developing more intensity in lucrative business ideas for their survival in a competitive environmen
Enrichment of Office Technology and Management Curriculum through Desktop Publishing for Empowerment among Students in Tertiary Institutions in Lagos State
No full textThe study examined the enrichment of the Office Technology and Management curriculum through Desktop Publishing for empowerment among students in tertiary institutions in Lagos State. Two (2) research questions were formulated to guide the study. The research population comprised of 428 Office Technology Management students from three tertiary institutions in Lagos State, from which a sample size of 180 OTM students was selected using a simple random sampling technique. A well-structured and validated instrument, titled” Enrichment of Office Technology and Management curriculum through Desktop Publishing for empowerment among students in tertiary institutions in Lagos State (EOTMCDPESQ), was used for data collection. The collected data were analyzed using Mean and Standard Deviation. The findings revealed that the inclusion of the Desktop Publishing course in Office Technology Management has geared towards integrating graduates of OTM into the evolution of Technology, equipped with ICT skills and knowledge that assist them to perform in any computerized organization and being self-reliance but there are issues of inadequate facilities and personnel available for the implementation of the programme. The study recommends the provision for adequate facilities and training equipment for effective service delivery and training and re-training of teachers in order to enhance their capability in skills and competenc
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AS FACTORS FOSTERING SECRETARIES’ EFFECTIVE RECORD KEEPING
No full textThe study examined Artificial Intelligence (AI) as factors fostering secretaries’ effective record-keeping. Three research questions guided the study. A descriptive research design of a survey type was used. The population of the study comprised sixty-three (63) secretaries in Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED, Ijagun, Ogun State. The whole population was used as the sample size using the enumeration method. Researchers developed a questionnaire tagged ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Secretaries’ Effective Records Keeping Questionnaire (AISERKQ) was used for data collection with a reliability coefficient (r = .93). Research questions 1 and 3 were answered using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation, while research question 2 was answered using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC). The researchers, with the help of three (3) trained research assistants, participated in the process of distributing the questionnaires to the respondents and explaining to them the reasons for the study. The findings of the study showed streamlining and improving record-keeping for secretaries by automating tasks, enhancing data management, providing valuable insights, automate tasks like document classification, data extraction, and record retrieval, freeing up secretaries for more strategic work, improve data security, manage records retention policies and analyze data to offer actionable insights were among the roles of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in aiding secretaries’ records keeping. There was a positive relationship between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and secretaries’ effective records keeping (r = .553, p < .05). Lack of formal record management policies, inadequate training in electronic record keeping, difficulty of managing large volumes of information, data security, and accessibility, and compliance with regulations were among the issues facing secretaries’ effective records keeping. It was recommended that the organization should endeavour to equip secretaries’ offices with modern and latest digital tools like AI, with the view to aid the organization\u27s record-keeping, and a capacity-building programme should be organized for secretarial staff (secretaries) on how to use AI in record-keeping effectively
 
PERCEIVED DETERMINANTS AND MITIGATING MEASURES OF INDUCED ABORTION AMONG STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
No full textInduced abortion remains a significant and sensitive issue affecting many university students and it is influenced by a variety of social, economic and personal factors. This study investigated the perceived determinants and mitigating measures of induced abortion among students of University of Benin. Four research questions were raised to guide the study and two hypotheses were formulated and tested at the 0.05 level of significance. A descriptive survey research design was used in the study. Through the use of convenience sampling and simple random selection, 444 respondents were chosen at random from the population size of 44,332 students. The results showed that the perceived determinants of induced abortion among the respondents are personal or career goals, unplanned pregnancy, peer pressure, financial constraints, lack of sexuality education, social stigma, lack of access to contraception, religious or cultural factors, health concerns, rape or sexuality assault and lack of family or partner support. The perceived measures to mitigate induced abortion by respondents includes: use of contraceptives, comprehensive sex education, financial assistance or support programs for pregnant student, awareness campaigns about reproductive health, stronger support from family and peers, and abstinence from sexual activity. Drawing from the study’s results, the researchers recommended among others that, the government, non-governmental organisation and other relevant stakeholders in public health should ensure that students have easy access to affordable and diverse contraceptive methods on campus, thereby, reducing unintended pregnancies which could lead to induced abortion. 
SUPPORT PROGRAMMES FOR PROMOTING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AS CORRELATES OF TEACHERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN ANAMBRA STATE
No full textThis study examined support programmes for promoting early childhood education as correlates of teachers’ job performance in Anambra State. Three research questions guided the study while three null hypotheses were formulated. A correlational research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consisted of 1628 ECE teachers in the 21 LGEAs in Anambra State. A sample of 300 teachers were used in this study using the multi-stage sampling procedure. Data for this study was collected using a structured questionnaire. The first questionnaire was titled “Questionnaire on Support Programmes” (QSP); the second questionnaire was titled “Teachers’ Job Performance Scale (TJPS). Cronbach Alpha was used to assess the instrument\u27s internal consistency after the data were gathered, and reliability coefficient values of 0.75 and 0.88 were obtained for QSP and TJPS respectively. Pearson Product Moment correlation was used to answer the research questions while linear regression was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. The finding revealed that there was a weak positive and non-significant relationship between parental involvement programmes for promoting early childhood education and teachers’ job performance in Anambra State. It was found out that there is a strong positive and significant relationship between professional development programmes for promoting early childhood education and teachers’ job performance in Anambra State. Based on the findings, it was recommended amongst others that educational authorities in Anambra State should invest heavily in high-quality, tailored training programs. These should focus on practical skills such as innovative teaching methods, classroom management, and child-centered pedagogies 
RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENT AND SELECTION DECISION IN NIGERIAN FILLING STATIONS
No full textThis study on Recruitment Advertisement and Selection Decision in Filling stations was conducted specifically to ascertain the degree external recruitment advertisement affect selection decision; to determine the degree internal recruitment advertisement affect selection decision; and to discover the extent informal recruitment advertisement affect selection decision in Nigerian filling stations. A descriptive research design was adopted. The Resource-Based theory propounded by Barney (1986b) was also adopted for the study. Sixty five (65) respondents being management staff of Petroleum Filling stations responded to fifteen (15) questions. The hypotheses were tested using Regression analysis to determine the extent recruitment advertisement affect selection decision. The result showed that informal recruitment method is most effective in selecting the right workers for the right job. Therefore, the researcher recommended the use of informal recruitment method especially for vacancies required to be filled at short notice. He went further to recommend the use of external recruitment method using digital platform for vacancies that would need to be filled in a longer time. Also internal recruitment such as promotion and job rotation was recommended for adoption but that extensive use of internal recruitment may imply that fresh candidates with new knowledge will not be opportune to work in the organization
Characterization of Determinants of Economic Growth in Nigeria.
No full textCentral to public discourse and aspirations across economies is the economic progress of such societies often referred to as economic growth. However, the determinants of growth across economies (developed or developing), remain vague or unsustainable. Several growth theories sufficiently emphasize different determinants or factors andthis trendsand have shaped economic policies and literature in different countries but there are(is) yet no consensus on the key determinants of growth especially in Nigeria. This study is attempts to add to the narrative with focus on Nigeria by explanatory method thereby characterizing retinue of factors as elicited in literature are related to Nigeria. The study try to offer a subjective and stylized characterization of the determinants to Social and Political, Economic and Financial , and New Emerging Factors. It was found that found that agriculture and oil and gas which fall within the Natural resources factors class, appear to be the main determinants of growth in the Nigerian economy. It is recommended that formulating new and improved theories and models around these determinants and other emerging factors of information technology in order to promote economic growth.