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EFFECT OF FINANCIAL LEVERAGE ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED CONSUMER GOODS FIRMS IN NIGERIA
Get PDFThe study examines the effect of financial leverage on financial performance of listed consumer goods firms in Nigeria. Proxies to measure financial leverage are long-term debt and debt to equity, while the financial performance was proxied by gross profit margin. The study concentrated on the period from 2018 to 2022. Panel data was used to analyse the data sourced from the individual financial reports of the listed consumer goods firms. The sample adopted sixteen (16) listed consumer goods firms out the twenty (20) listed consumer goods firms in Nigeria due to unavailability of data. The study employed panel regression model to estimate the key relationship between financial leverage and gross profit margin. The result shows that Long-term debt had significant effect on gross profit margin of listed consumer goods firms in Nigeria, while, the result shows that debt to equity had no significant effect on gross profit margin of listed consumer goods firms in Nigeria. The study recommends the management of the consumer goods firms should critically examine the gross profit margin level before deciding the amount of debt or equity to employ to finance the firm’s investment, since debt financing is cheaper than equity financing. The study also recommends that consumer goods firms in Nigeria should consider higher percentage of long-term debt by encouraging more expansion as it will help financial manager to improve the financial performance of the firm
HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Get PDFThe study examined health and safety in the construction industry in Nigeria. It identified the health and safety practices, the challenges in implementation and how they affect workers’ outcome in the construction industry. The study adopted a comprehensive review of the literature. It identified health and safety practices within the industry as risk assessment and management, proper use of personal protective equipment etc. It identified the challenges in implementing health and safety procedures in the construction industry to include lack of adequate regulatory enforcement and compliance mechanisms, prevalence of informal and precarious employment arrangements and many others. Furthermore, it reveals scarcity of empirical studies that examine health and safety outcomes of workers in the Nigerian construction industry. The conclusion was that the scarcity of evidence on the effect of health and safety on worker’s outcomes in construction industry in Nigeria underscores the urgency for increased research and data collection initiatives to inform evidence-based policies and interventions within the construction sector. It was recommended among others that government agencies responsible for occupational health and safety regulation should strengthen enforcement mechanisms within the construction industry
EXTERNAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND THE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED NIGERIAN DOMESTIC AIRLINES
Get PDFThis study aims to investigate external business environment on the operational performance of selected Nigerian domestic airlines. A descriptive survey research design was employed to systematically examine the relationship between the external business environment and operational performance. The population of the study was 3941 staff of the selected domestic airlines in Nigeria and using Taro Yamane statistical formula to determine the sample size of 363 respondents. Primary data was collected from 361 respondents working in selected domestic airlines in Nigeria using a structured questionnaire. Multiple regression technique, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and coefficient analysis were used to test the hypotheses in this study by using Statistic Package for Social Science (SPSS Version 27.0) to analyse the effect of external business environment on the operational performance of Nigerian domestic airlines. The findings revealed significant relationships between various external environmental factors and operational performance metrics in Nigerian domestic airlines. Based on the findings, it is concluded that the external business environment has a substantial effect on the operational performance of Nigerian domestic airlines. Therefore, it is recommended that airlines in Nigeria should adopt strategic measures to adapt to and leverage the opportunities presented by the external business environment
EFFECT OF JOB STRESS ON EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION: EVIDENCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE NIGERIA
Get PDFThis study aims to investigate the effect of job stress on employee job satisfaction among the academic staff of the University of Maiduguri Borno State Nigeria. The study employed a survey research method with data collected using a questionnaire and distributed to different levels of academic staff. The study used a random sampling technique with a sample size of 302. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to examine the relationships between various stress variables and job satisfaction. Results of the analysis revealed a low significant effect of health issues on employee job satisfaction emphasizing the importance of improving employee well-being for increased job satisfaction. Both workload and overtime were found not to have a significant effect on employee job satisfaction. The study concluded that while employees generally perceived their workload, overtime, and health status as manageable, there were significant differences in these perceptions. Job satisfaction levels also varied widely among employees. This variability warrants further investigation to understand its sources and to address factors affecting job satisfaction, which could be crucial for employee retention and productivity. The study suggested that the University of Maiduguri should implement stress management programs, review and adjust compensation packages, and promote healthy work-life balance to improve staff needs and ensure fairness
PROPELLERS OF MUSLIM UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATES’ ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION: DOES GENDER MODERATES
Get PDFReligious affiliation is a strong force in regulating and predicting human actions and behaviours. Accordingly, this paper seeks to determine predictors of entrepreneurial intentions among Muslim undergraduates in northwest, Nigeria, vis a vis, testing the Theory of planned behaviour. Theory of planned behaviour was empirically tested on Muslim undergraduates. It was analyzed using AMOS structural equation model on a sample of 300 Muslim undergraduates in northwest Nigeria, using Federal University Gusau and Usman Danfodio Sokoto. This study discovered that perceived behavioural control and attitude significantly and positively predict Muslim undergraduates' entrepreneurial intention, but subjective norm did not. The moderating effects of gender indicated that the relations of the dimensions of intention to the dimensions of attitude, subjective norm and PBC were gender-invariant. Furthermore, Muslim youths have the intention to become entrepreneur. Being informed of what motivate a particular religion will assist government in making policy without wastage of unnecessary time, resources and effort. Theory of planned behaviour has been applied in general term and mostly in western cultures. Therefore, this study applied Theory of Planned behaviour in the context of religious affiliation, Muslim undergraduate
WORK PLACE ENVIRONMENT AND EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION IN THE FEDERAL FIRE SERVICE, ABUJA
Get PDFThis study examined the work environment's effect on employee satisfaction in the Federal Fire Service, Abuja. In order to explain how the physical, social, and leadership aspects of the work environment effect employee engagement, job satisfaction, and work-life balance at the Federal Fire Service in Abuja, a descriptive research approach was employed. Utilizing a quantitative research method, data was gathered via a carefully crafted questionnaire. The study used a census of 138 respondents from the Federal Fire Service in Abuja; however, when the questionnaire was sent, only 97 respondents responded. After using SPSS statistical tools to analyse the data collected, findings demonstrated that employee satisfaction at the Federal Fire Service, Abuja, was positively affected by the workplace environment. The research findings conclusion indicated that there exists a relationship between the work environment and the long-term job satisfaction of Federal Fire Service, Abuja employees. According to the findings, the Federal Fire Service in Abuja can enhance employee engagement, job satisfaction, and work-life balance by implementing effective leadership and creating a sustainable social and physical work environment
CHOOSING THE RIGHT CONFLICT RESOLUTION APPROACH: ARBITRATION VS MEDIATION
Get PDFThis study examines the factors to consider when selecting the optimal dispute resolution process for either arbitration or mediation. A comprehensive literature review and conceptual analysis were conducted to understand the defining characteristics, applicabilities, and limitations of both approaches. A series of prior empirical studies evaluating attorney preferences, party satisfaction levels, and program outcomes were also reviewed. The results indicate mediation tends to produce higher satisfaction and perceptions of fairness among disputants compared to arbitration or litigation. However, mediator styles and intervention timing have an impact on mediation's effectiveness. Based on these findings, recommendations are provided to promote early use of mediation and grant parties more autonomy in selection. The research aims to guide organizations and legal professionals towards informed choices between conflict management options tailored appropriately to each dispute's intricacies
CONFLICT THEORIES, FAULT LINES, AND ESCALATION MANAGEMENT IN MODERN ORGANIZATION: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Get PDFWhile disputes are unavoidable in human existence wherever there are activities and interactions, they must be minimized for the proper operation of any organization and the general well-being of society. The goals of this study are to create a thorough synthesis, look at theories, management, and conflict as well as fault lines in workgroups, conflict management, and conflict escalation management in organizations. Since there was no fieldwork, a conceptual approach was used, although the body of existing literature was reviewed. This study, which was informed by previous research, concentrated on reviewing the body of existing literature from a variety of online journals in addition to the manual text of studies on conflict theories, origins, functions, faultlines, and. This study provides a sufficient overview of conflict in organizations generally through the use of a descriptive layout. According to this study, there are a wide range of conflict theories that explain how different conflict theories relate to the demographics of employees. Conflict faultlines, escalation in organizations, denial averment, causes, sources, and theories. This paper concluded that conflict escalation requires suitable management based on the body of existing literature. According to this study, there are no standards for handling conflict; nevertheless, this is also dependent on how well a company is able to implement participative management. 
ORGANISATIONAL CLIMATE AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY OF TELECOMMUNICATION FIRMS IN BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
Get PDFThe purpose of this research work was to examine the relationship between organisational climate and employee productivity of telecommunication firms in Bayelsa state, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this research work. A total number of One Hundred and Forty-One (141) members of staff constituted the target population. A sample size of one hundred and forty-one (141) respondents was determined using census sampling. The total number of items instruments titled “Influence of Organisational Climate on Employee productivity” was a 20 items questionnaire to elicit response from targeted respondents. The instrument was arranged after modified Likert 1-4-point rating scale. The multiple linear regression analysis was the statistical tool use with SPSS software version 23 to analyzed data. The research revealed that: organisational climate influenced effectiveness and task capacity (r2=.040 P-V.025) and customer satisfaction was influenced at significant level of (r2 =.123 P-V .000).while leadership styles influenced effectiveness and task capacity at a no significant level of (r2=.005 P-V .469) and customer satisfaction at a significant level of (r2 =.057 P-V.015). The research work recommended that: Organisations should structure their organisation in manner that it will foster seamless operations and inter-departmental collaborations. Organisations should ensure managers are supportive and accessible. They should provide guidance, opportunities for growth and resources. Organisations should regularly acknowledge and reward employees’ dedication, hard work and achievements. Promote a culture of respect, positivity, inclusivity and celebrate milestones as this will encourage teamwork and create sense of harmony. The research was brought to conclusion that organisational climate and employee productivity has a positive significant relationship.  
EFFECT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM) PRACTICES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
Get PDFThis study examines the effect of human resource management practices on the performance of SMEs in Kaduna State. The objectives of the study are to determine the effect of recruitment and selection, compensation and training on the performance of SMEs in Kaduna State. The study employs cross-sectional survey research design. The population of the research was 2862 Chief Executive officers of SMEs in Kaduna and 400 Chief Executive officers of SMEs were sampled for the study. Primary data was employed for the study. Multiple Regression Analysis was used to determine the effect of human resource management practices on the growth of SMEs in Kaduna State. The results revealed that Recruitment and selection, Compensation, Performance appraisal and Training have significant effect on the growth of SMEs in Kaduna state. Based on the findings the study concludes that human resource management practice has significant and positive effect on performance of SMEs in Kaduna state. The study recommends that SMEs should ensure meritocracy in hiring process, establish scheme of service that spells out job requirements, job specifications as well as academic and professional qualifications which should be considered during initial recruitment and for career progression