JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
ISSN NUMBER: 979-37999| 1 | Title: URBAN PLANNING REGULATIONS AND COMPLIANCE PERFORMANCE AMONG PROPERTY DEVELOPERS IN SELECTED CITIES IN THE NIGER DELTA Author: Davies Tonte Joseph; Mbee, Daniel Mbee & Obafemi, Andrew Abstract: The influx of people into the urban centres has increased the need for urban housing which private property developers have responded to by constructing both housing estates. The current study assesses urban planning regulations performance among property developers in the Niger Delta. The study adopted the survey research method. Registered property developers constituted the population for the study. The sample size for the study was 88. A census of all the listed populations was reached with a copy of the study instrument which was well-designed to capture the items for assessment Both primary and secondary data were used. The analysis was based on simple descriptive and inferential statistics. It is revealed by the study that 58% of property developers do not comply with urban planning regulations. The study also found that there is no significant difference in the compliance level of urban planning laws by developers across the south–south region as the p-value (1.000) is greater than the critical value (α = 0.05). The study recommends that the planning authorities compel property developers to obey planning laws urban using the instrumentality of the law. Complying with building laws will reduce urban blight and ultimately help to preserve the existing zoning arrangement. Keywords Urban, Indicators, Compliance, Housing, Development.... more |
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| 2 | Title: DEREGULATION OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND QUALITY ASSURANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA Author: Goodhope Chinenye Igwe (Ph.D) & Moses, Zechariah Olilanya Promise (PhD) Abstract: This study examines deregulation of educational services and quality assurance in public secondary schools in Rivers State. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted the correlational design as the working design. The population comprised 247 principals from the 247 public secondary schools in Rivers State and a sample size of 185 principals drawn with multistage sampling approach representing 75% of principals. The principals responded to a structured validated instrument titled Deregulation of Educational Services Questionnaire (DESQ) and Quality Assurance Questionnaire (QAQ) designed by the researchers and the reliability indexes using cronbach alpha method were 0.77 and 0.74 respectively. Simple regression was used to answer the research questions while t-test associated with simple regression was used to test the null hypotheses. It was concluded that deregulation of facilities and supervision predicted 5.20% and 3.70% of quality assurance in public secondary schools in Rivers State. The study therefore recommended that the government should deregulate the provision of facilities and supervision to enhance effective teaching and learning in secondary schools in Rivers State. Keywords: Deregulation, Educational Services and Quality Assurance.... more |
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| 3 | Title: CONCEPT OF EDUCATION: A RE-ASSESSMENT Author: Elekwa, Josephine Ebere (Ph.D) & Brown, Rosemary Isioma Abstract: Education is a tool for social advancement. Education brings about positive changes in the society. The education of any society must be developed, before any successful development can take place within other institution of education in that society. This paper focuses on education in totality from a sociological perspective. The four basic types of education were analyzed and different definition of education discussed. The researcher drew conclusion that education is light and bring about positive changes and major development in any society. It was recommended amongst others that government especially should give education more attention to bring about meaningful development in every ramification in our society economically, culturally, politically etc. Keywords: Education, Re-assessment.... more |
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| 4 | Title: THE CONCEPT OF SOCIAL MOBILITY: AN OVERVIEW Author: Elekwa, Josephine Ebere (Ph.D) & Brown, Rosemary Isioma Abstract: Social mobility is the movement of individuals or group of persons from one social position to another. This paper focuses on the concept of social mobility in our society. Different definition of social mobility was highlighted and conclusion drawn that education is an important tool in enhancing the social mobility of individuals in our society which in turn will increase societal development in every ramification. With recommendations, amongst which; illiterate parents should strive to educate their children to enable them climb the social ladder. Keywords: Social, Mobility, Social Mobility.... more |
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| 5 | Title: NEXUS BETWEEN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURE AND TASK PERFORMANCE IN DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA Author: Joseph-Wakama Josephine & B. C. Onuoha PhD. Abstract: Abstract This article investigates the relationship between corporate governance disclosure and task performance in deposit money bank in Rivers State Nigeria. The aim is to ascertain whether corporate governance disclosure has a positive or negative impact on task performance in the operations of the investigated banks. Both primary and secondary sources of data collection were employed. The dependent variable – employee effectiveness was measured using task performance. The study adopted the cross-sectional form of the quasi-experimental research design. A population of 1521 was targeted but a sample size of 226 was obtained, using the Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination table. The instrument was subjected to construct and content validity, in furtherance to a pilot study carried out. The reliability of the instrument was checked using the Cronbach Alpha test of the SPSS. The regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses. The study concludes that there is a significant positive relationship between corporate governance disclosure and Task performance of banks in Rivers state and recommends that banks in Rivers State should ensure and improve personnel competence and efficiency by advancing the technical skills and knowledge base of their personnel officers. ... more |
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| 6 | Title: THE IMPACT OF AN INTEGRATED (REGIONAL) CAPITAL MARKET ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF EMERGING ECONOMIES: NIGERIA, SOUTH AFRICA AND KENYA Author: Mpamugo, Chikwendu Samuel., Chigbu, E. Emmanuel., Oforegbunam T. Ebiringa & Aghalugbulam B. C. Akujuobi Abstract: Abstract This study seeks to examine the impact of an integrated (regional) capital market on the economic development of emerging economies using Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya. The capital markets of emerging economies seem to have performed below expectation in terms of their contribution to economic growth and development despite apparent huge amount of money that have been spent to enhance the functionality of the markets in the affected countries. The objectives of this study is therefore to find out if an integrated (regional) capital market will have a positive and significant impact on the economic development of these countries. The study used secondary data and covered the period 1990 to 2018. The augmented dickey-fuller unit root test, Johansen’s co-integration test, and the error correction model were among the analytical tools used in the study. Panel data (pooled) regression analysis was also carried out. The findings revealed that human development index (a proxy for economic development), is a positive and insignificant function of ratio of market capitalization to GDP in both Nigeria and South Africa; while in Kenya it is a negative and insignificant function of market capitalization to GDP ratio. Again, in both Nigeria and South Africa, value of securities traded ratio and stock market turnover ratio exert positive and significant effect on human development index. In Kenya, while value of securities traded ratio exerts positive and significant effect on human development index, the effect of stock market turnover ratio is negative and significant. However, while all share index has a negative and significant effect on human development index in Nigeria, its effect on both South Africa and Kenya is positive and significant. The effect of the capital market on human development index was found to be generally positive and significant when pooled regression analysis was carried out. Based on the findings above, the study recommends that government and capital market regulatory authorities should establish strong and more transparent institutional and legal framework as well as support investment in human resources to engender efficiency in the allocation of available financial resources for investment purposes and create the platform that will lead to increased investment and promotion of best corporate practices that will restore investors’ confidence in the financial system and stimulate further economic growth and development. Keywords: capital market, economic development, human development index, co-integration, error correction model and panel data. ... more |
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| 7 | Title: COST MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY OF QUOTED FIRMS IN NIGERIA Author: Aderemi, Adetunji Abdul-Azeez & Adewumi Zaid Adeyemi Abstract: Abstract This study examined cost management and operational efficiency of quoted firms in Nigeria. Specifically the study analysed effect of distribution cost, administrative cost and factory overhead cost on operational efficiency. A total number of ten quoted firms were sampled at random in the study and data were collected from annual report of the sampled firms over the period of 10 years spanning from 2010 to 2019. Data were analysed using panel based estimation techniques including pooled OLS, fixed effect and random effect estimation. Evaluation of estimators for consistency and efficiency was done via restricted F-test and Hausman test. Result showed that distribution cost has insignificant negative effect on operational efficiency -0.1390755(p> 0.05). Administrative cost also exert insignificant negative effect of operational efficiency -0.0087021(p > 0.05), while factory overhead cost has insignificant positive effect on operational efficiency 0.089898(p > 0.05). This study thus concluded that focusing on the management of distribution cost, administrative cost as well as factory overhead cost in the same period does not culminate into significantly improvement in operational efficiency of quoted firms Nigeria. Hence, quoted firms in Nigeria should redress their cost management strategies to further harness a wider scope of cost management that can engender significant improvement in operational efficiency looking forward Keyword: Cost Management, operation efficiency, quoted Firms, Nigeria. ... more |
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| 8 | Title: ASSESSMENT OF INFLUENCE OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTING ON PAYROLL FRAUD DETECTION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN OSUN STATE Author: Adebayo, Olagunju & Sherifat, Bolanle, Fatoki Abstract: Abstract The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of forensic accounting on payroll fraud detection in tertiary institutions in Osun state. A survey research design was adopted for this study. The population of this study consisted of all the accountants and auditors working in the Bursary and Audit Departments in all the selected tertiary institutions in Osun state. A non-probability judgmental and purposive sampling method were employed to sample the accountants working in the Bursary Departments and Auditors working in Audit Departments of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Osogbo.Data for the study were collected from the primary source with the aid of questionnaire. Sixty copies of the questionnaire were distributed to selected respondents out of which fifty-three (53) copies of the questionnaire were properly completed, returned and were analyzed with application of Ordinary Least Square. The results revealed that both investigative accounting and litigation support are statistically significant, as the sig. value of INVAC is 0.012, and that of LITGS is 0.004 which contributed to reducing incidence of fraud in payroll fraud in tertiary institutions in Osun state. The study recommended that in order to minimize payroll fraud, it is essential to understand the nature and scale of fraud through investigative accounting to stem the incidence of payroll fraud. It is also recommended that forensic accountants should be employed in higher institutions for early detection of payroll fraud. Keywords: Payroll, Litigation Support, Forensic Accounting, Payroll Fraud, Ghost workers. ... more |
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| 9 | Title: THE IMPLICATIONS OF FOREIGN COLLABORATION ON COCA COLA PLC IN EASTERN NIGERIA Author: Akpanabia, Nsisuk H. PhD. & Ozims Ekwutosi PhD. Abstract: Abstract This study has examined the implications of foreign collaboration on Nigerian business: a case study of Coca Cola Plc in Eastern Nigeria. The researchers employed survey research design and questionnaire was used as the instrument of data collection. The data collected were analysed using simple percentage and Pearson correlation coefficient. From the discussions in the study, it was discovered that foreign collaboration affects import of goods and services, and foreign collaboration affects export of goods and services. Also, the study concludes that businesses should collaborate with other partners across the globe to achieve high performance. ... more |
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| 10 | Title: EFFECT OF PRINCIPALS’ GENDER, AGE AND MARITAL STATUS ON ADMINISTRATIVE PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EDO STATE Author: IGHALO, BLESSING NGOZI PhD. Abstract: Abstract This study was conducted to ascertain the perceived influence of principals’ gender, age and marital status on their administrative performance in public secondary schools in Edo State. Three specific purposes, three research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The sample of the study was 408 respondents. The data obtained were analysed using Cronbach Alpha Statistics. Then, the reliability co-efficient of 0.85 was obtained. The data collected for the study were analysed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions while t-test statistics was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that: the gender of the principals, their age, and their marital status did not influence their administrative performance in public secondary schools in Edo State. The test of the hypotheses indicated that there was no significant difference in the administrative performance of the principals based on their gender, age and marital status. Based on these findings, some recommendations were made, among others that male and female teachers should be given equal opportunity in the appointment of principals in the public secondary schools since gender has no influence in the principals’ administrative performance. Keywords: Age; Gender; Marital status; Performance; Public schools ... more |
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| 11 | Title: NON STATE SECURITY ACTORS IN NIGERIA: RATIONALE, PROSPECT AND CHALLENGES OF “OPERATION AMOTEKUN" IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA Author: Sowale, Adetayo Olamide & Orogun, Olanike Foluso Abstract: Abstract The need to safeguard the Nigerian state by plethora of security actors, both the state and non-state, turns out to be more compelling in Nigerias social order as evident in various criminal activities ranging from Boko Haram insurgency, abduction, armed banditry, herders/farmers conflict, and money rituals. The prevalence of insecurity spurs the agitation of Southwest Nigerias governors to institutionalize a local security agency code named "Operation Amotekun" to safeguard the populace of the Southwest Nigeria which comprises Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti. Adopting regionalism as theoretical framework of analysis and using primary and secondary data, the paper examines the rationale, prospect and challenges of the "Operation Amotekun" in the Southwest Nigeria. The study concludes that “Operation Amotekun” possesses the potential to play viable role in safeguarding lives and properties of Nigerians in The southwest geo political zone. The piece therefore, recommends an uncompromising synergy between the Operation Amotekun and Nigeria Police Force in ensuring safety of lives and properties. Keywords: Security, Actors, Operation Amotekun, Regionalism, Non-State. ... more |
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| 12 | Title: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEADERSHIP STYLES AND INNOVATIVENESS IN DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA Author: Joseph-Wakama Josephine & E. Amah PhD. Abstract: Abstract This article investigates the relationship between leadership and innovativeness in Deposit Money Bank in Rivers State, Nigeria. The apriori expectation is that effective leadership style and innovativeness would have significant positive impact on the firms being investigated. Both primary and secondary sources of data collection were employed in the study.. The study adopted the cross-sectional form of the quasi-experimental research design. A population of 1521 was targeted but a sample size of 226 was obtained, using the Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination table. The instrument was subjected to construct and content validity, in furtherance to a pilot study carried out. The reliability of the instrument was checked using the Cronbach Alpha test of the SPSS. Regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses. The study concludes that there is a significant positive relationship between LEADERSHIP STYLES AND INNOVATIVENESS IN DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA. The article therefore recommend that Leaders should strive to develop employees and learn to resolve issues and complaints raised by an unsatisfied person in a timely and efficient manner (Oghazi, 2014) to maintain good employee relationship and satisfaction. ... more |
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| 13 | Title: CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC ON MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE BUSINESSES (MSMEs) IN NIGERIA Author: Dania, Evelyn Ndidi PhD., Dibie, Kashiari Esther PhD. & Aziba, Samuel Onolememen Abstract: Abstract This study has empirically investigated the effect of Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic on Micro, Small and Medium Scale Businesses (MSMEs) in Nigeria with reference to Edo state. The study was guided by four objectives in the areas of continuity, revenue, demand for orders and labour force of the MSMEs. A cross-sectional survey design was used .The questionnaire was used to solicit data from the respondents (MSMEs owners) .A total of six hundred (600) respondents were randomly selected across the three senatorial districts in the state (two hundred from each district- the surveyed areas are Auchi in Edo north, Uromi and Ekpoma in Edo central and Benin city in Edo south) The questionnaires were analysed using Likert scales. Descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) were used to analyse the socio-demographic variables and the objectives of the study. From the study, it was clear that the lockdown due to Covid 19 has negatively affected the continuity, revenue, demand for orders and labour force of the MSMEs in Edo state. It was recommended that the state government should suspend the collection of taxes and levies from these MSMEs owners for fast recovering from the losses occasioned by the Covid 19. Keywords: Coronavirus, Medium Scales, Micro Scale, Business, Pandemic. ... more |
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| 14 | Title: PARTICIPATORY LEADERSHIP STYLE AND AFFECTIVE COMMITMENT OF EMPLOYEES IN SELECTED INTERNATIONAL OIL COMPANIES IN RIVERS STATE Author: Ayodele Woluchem & B. C. Onuoha PhD. Abstract: Abstract This article investigates the relationship between participatory leadership style and affective commitment of employees in selected international oil companies in Rivers State. The study adopted the cross sectional research design, a form of the quasi experimental research design. A population of 1651 was drawn for this study, a sample of 327 was obtained using the Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination table. The questionnaire was the main instrument for data collection as mainly primary data was collected for this study. The instrument was subjected to construct and content validity while reliability was checked using the Cronbach Alpha test of the SPSS. Factor analysis was done and regression was used to test the hypotheses of this study. The findings revealed a significant and positive relationship between the dimensions of leadership styles and the measures of employee commitment. The study concluded that participatory leadership style significantly affected the level of commitment employee’s show in an organization and recommended that Leaders should ensure employees participate in decision making process as this will make them more motivated towards achieving organizational goals. ... more |