Department Of Accounting and Business Administration

Permanent URI for this community

https://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/5703

Browse

Browsing Department Of Accounting and Business Administration by Author "Alaneme, G.C."

Now showing 1 - 7 of 7
  • Item
    Open Access
    Appraising the Organisation and Management of Distance Learners' Support Services: A Study of some Nigerian Universities
    (RETRIDAL Natonal Open University of Nigeria, 2013) Alaneme, G.C.; Olayiwola, P.O.
    In recent time, great emphasis has been placed on the quality of learner support services provided by distance educators. This is as a result of its recognition as an integral and essential component of a distance learning system. Learner support services guide the learners for self-study and serve as a useful interface between the institution and the learner. It is argued that there may not be a provision of learner support services for distance learners in most dual-mode institutions. This paper reports an investigation of the type of learner support services existing for distance learners' in five dual-mode institutions and the only single-mode institution in Nigeria. The learners' perception of the availability and adequacy of such services in one of the dual-mode universities were also studied. The study used the survey method, which involved the use of self- completing questionnaire and observation. Two staff, each of the universities, making a total of twelve, and two hundred and sixteen students formed the sample size of the study. Frequency tables, as well as percentages, were used for the analysis. Findings showed that support services were available though not adequate. Students suggested areas of interest to be improved upon in the learning support provision.
  • Item
    Open Access
    Challenges of Finance and the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Lagos State.
    (Developing Country Studies, 2015) Adebisi, S.A; Alaneme, G.C.; Ofuani, A.B
    This study examined the challenges of finance as is experienced by business operators classified into micro, small and medium scale (MSMEs), and how this affects their financial performance. The study evaluated the efficiency of the different sources of funds available for the SMEs as well as other non financial factors responsible for the poor performance of SMEs in Nigeria. Given some of the government interventions to solving the issue of credit to SMEs, the operations of the micro finance banks were also evaluated to determine their capacity toward closing the funding gap for SMEs. This study became imperative given the conflicting reasons adduced to why small scale enterprises perform poorly in developing economies including Nigeria There was a need to find out if the major challenge of SMEs is indeed credit using the five divisions in Lagos State as the study area. The useable sample size consisted of 222 returned copies of questionnaire out of the 250 distributed representing 88.8% response rates. Quota sampling as well as stratified random sampling technique was applied in the choice of the five divisions under study and the distribution of the sampling frame; while convenience sampling technique was used to get to the individual respondents. Correlation and one sample t-test was used to test the hypotheses. The study indicated significant statistical difference for sources of funds and in the efficiency of the various sources. The challenge of funds still ranked highest followed by unstable power supply, while micro finance banks were expected to do more to assist the SMEs.
  • Item
    Open Access
    Concession as a Strategic Tool for Ports Efficiency: An Assessment of the Nigerian Ports
    (American Journal of Business and Management, 2012) Oghojafor, B.E.A; Kuye, O.L.; Alaneme, G.C.
    This paper examined the problems bedeviling the operations of the Nigerian ports before the concession programme of 2006 and how well the concession has improved the performance of the Ports system. Data were collected through secondary methods such as annual reports, as well as interview and media reports. The content analysis method was adopted in analyzing the data. The findings of the study showed that the concession may for all its worth have been able to earn more income for the government but the Authority has failed to keep its part of the contract agreement especially as it concerns the provision of the enabling environment for port operations; infrastructures were still lacking, dwell time has not substantially reduced and corruption still soared high. The paper submits that the regulators of the maritime system need to do more to ensure that it is not paying lip service to its vision of being the leading port in Africa.
  • Item
    Open Access
    Effect of trainning on the knowledge management processes of business management consulting firms within Lagos metropolis, Nigeria
    (Osogbo Journal of Management, 2017) Alaneme, G.C.; Chikere, N.A
    Knowledge sharing and knowledge utilization are knowledge management processes that are vital as they complement training considering the levels of individual capabilities and the dynamic business environment. The issue of whether knowledge gained through training will be eventually shared or utilized among consulting staff; and the willingness to even share or utilize gives cause for concern. Hence it is not clear whether a relationship exists between training and KM processes of sharing and utilization. Therefore, this paper focuses on the effect of training on knowledge sharing and knowledge utilization amongst management consultancy firms within the Lagos metropolis. Three research questions and hypotheses respectively were asked and tested on the subject matter. Self administered questionnaire was retrieved from one hundred and fifty (150) business consulting firms selected using purposive and convenience sampling techniques. Simple regression analysis and Hayes process tool was used to analyze the data. The findings show that training accounts for 11.7% variance in knowledge sharing, and 12.7% in knowledge utilization respectively; in addition, knowledge sharing does not moderate the relationship between training and knowledge utilization. The implication is that the ability and willingness of staff to share knowledge is sparsely influenced by neither training nor the need to utilize gained knowledge
  • Item
    Open Access
    Employee Productivity As A Function Of Organizational Climate In Selected Manufacturing Firms In The South-West, Nigeria.
    (Osogbo Journal of Management, 2017) Obiukwu, F.C.; Alaneme, G.C.
    This study investigated the role of organisational climate as determinant of employee productivity in the manufacturing sector. Descriptive survey design was employed in the study to elicit responses from the respondents. In order to determine the sample size from the population of 2500 employees in the organizations, Slovin’s sample size formula was adopted at a 95% confidence level and desired level of precision of 8%. A non-probability convenience sampling technique was used to draw a sample of one hundred and fifty (150) respondents comprising employees of PZ Industry, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc. and Dicon Salt Nigeria, Limited. Relevant data was obtained through the questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Frequency Distribution Analytical Method. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation method and Chi-Square analysis were used to test the hypotheses. The major findings of this study showed that there is a significant relationship between organisational climate and employee productivity with correlation coefficient of r = 0.450 at a probability (p) < 0.01. Findings also revealed that leadership has a significant effect on employee productivity (Chi-square calculated value 93.77> 26.29 at 0.05 level of significance and 16 degree of freedom). The study concluded that favourable organisational climate or work environment enhances efficiency in production, hence, recommended that the management should be more responsive to physical condition of the work environment such as seasoned tools or machines for improved employee productivity.
  • Item
    Open Access
    Indigenous Management Thoughts, Concepts and Practices: The Case of The Igbos of Nigeria.
    (Australian Journal of Business and Management Research., 2013-04) Oghojafor, B.E.A; Alaneme, G.C.; Kuye, O.L
    This paper examines core values and practices of traditional Igbo culture which have semblance with the modern management approaches and theories. The paper adopted the matching concept method and developed a model of relationship. It argues that the Igbo societies managed their affairs effectively in a manner similar to selected scientific principles and practices of the West even though it was not documented. It also submits that native management structures in advance encouraged the successful adoption of management practices from the western culture. In this paper, Human relations, Teams, Motivation, Management Functions and Decision Making are posited as African and core values of Ndigbo (the Igbos) which supported the movement of management theories in useful direction.
  • Item
    Open Access
    Vocational Training and Small Business Enterprises Intention amongTrainees in Lagos State, Nigeria
    (Faculty of Business Administration, University of Lagos. Lagos, Nigeria, 2015) Olayiwola, P.O.; Alaneme, G.C.
    The study examines the extent to which vocational training stimulate small business enterprises intention among trainees in Lagos State Vocational centres. A survey design was adopted; primary data were gathered with the aid of a structured questionnaire. 592 copies of questionnaire were found usable. Spearman rho correlation statistical tool was used to test the relevant hypotheses raised in the study. The findings revealed a significant relationship between skills acquisition and intention to start a small business and also a significant relationship is found between perceived intention to start a small business and parents ‘ownership of a small business. The study concludes that skills acquisition and family ownership of business are a strong motivation to start a small business.