A PERSPECTIVE OF MATERIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN A FAST DEVELOPING ECONOMY

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can the material for “Application of Community Relations Strategies in Addressing Host Community Hostility” be used as a guide for Public Administration (PA) Project?

Yes it can be used — This study entitled: “Applications of Community Relations Strategies in Addressing Host Community Hostility: A Study of Rido Village, Kaduna, Host Community of Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited” is carried out to specifically find out the causes of community hostility in the KRPC’s host communities, the measures taken by the host communities to press their demand, the Company’s current community relations strategies in addressing host community hostilities, the challenges affecting the current community relations programme at the Refinery and the new strategies that the organization can evolve for a more effective and proactive community relations practice in addressing community hostility. To effectively carry out the study, survey research method was adopted to obtain data through the instruments of questionnaire and interview. …

Can the material for “An Examination of Leadership Style Adopted by Organization” be used as a guide for Business Administration and Management (BAM) Project?

Yes it can be used — This study is specifically aimed at examining the leadership style adopted by the organisation with the particular reference to College of Education Agbor and Delta State University Abraka, Delta State. In accomplishing this task the writing surveyed the opinion of leaders of the above organisation and got the necessary information about the style of leadership they adopt. The growth of their business compared with their leadership styled, communication system adopt by the leadership problems encountered by the leaders in performing their task, grievance and motivation as criteria for high employee commitments. The research method used to descriptive based on the information generated from primary and secondary data collection. However, observation showed that democratic style of leadership is preferable to other styles but situation …

Can the material for “Developmental Implications of Early Marriage in Nigeria” be used as a guide for Education Project?

Yes it can be used — This research work explored the issue of early marriage in Nigeria. It shed light specifically on reasons behind its perpetuation, its harmful consequences, shows how it constitutes a barrier to education and enjoyment of human rights by girls and how it further threatens the development of the country. The findings from respondents and extensive reading of materials related to early marriage suggest that early marriage is due to various factors including among others, the search for economic survival, protection of young girls, peer group and family pressure, controlling female behavior and sexuality, wars and civil conflicts, socio-cultural and religious values. It is a violation of girls’ human rights as it deprives her from freedom, opportunity for personal development, and other …

Can the material for “Evaluation of Burantashi Extract's Effects on Liver Enzymes” be used as a guide for Biochemistry Project?

Yes it can be used — Burantashi is a true aphrodisiac used as a possible treatment for organic, psychogenic and substance induced erectile impotence and other male sexual dysfunctions. Liver Enzymes are those enzymes that plays important role in the liver both in function and regulation. The study was carried out to investigate the Effects of Burantashi Extract on Liver Enzymes of Albino Male and Female Whistar Rats. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to analyze the phytochemical properties of burantashi extract on liver enzymes of whistar rats and examine the effect of extracts on cholesterol level of whistar rats. Investigation revealed that most of the commercial application of enzymes involved animal and plant sources. At that time, bulk enzymes were …

Is the topic “Effect of Capital Market on Investment in Nigeria” recommended for Industrial Relations and Personnel Management (IRPM) Project?

Yes it is highly recommended — Capital market refers to that market for the mobilization of medium and long term founds from the surplus units for allocation to the deficit units of the economy. The study was carried out to investigate the Effect of Capital Market on Investment in Nigeria. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to identify the possible problems and possible solutions to the problems of the Nigerian capital market and examine the impact of the Nigerian stock exchange on the Nigerian economy. Investigation revealed that capital market instability which makes returns and premiums uncertain and thereby discouraging prospective investors both local and foreign. For an emerging market like Nigeria, the stringent control measures put in place to regulate …

Can this topic “Social, Economic and Psychological Challenges of Single Parent Family” be used for Guidance and Counselling Project?

Yes it can be utilized for research — The study investigated the social, economic and psychological challenges of single parent family in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The study cross analyzed the degree of these challenges among the respondents in the study area. The descriptive approach was adopted for the purpose data gathering. One hundred and forty seven was the sample that responded to a questionnaire. The data gathered was analysed with the statistical tool of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Mean and Standard Deviation. The study revealed that single parent families are vulnerable to social abuses such as being looked down upon, approached by any man, not being fit to appear at social gathering, not socially approved and do not wear a cheerful look. Again the study showed …

Is the topic “Organizational Reward System and Its Impact on the Productivity of Staff” recommended for Business Administration and Management (BAM) Project?

Yes it is highly recommended — People entering organization go into these organizations with a lot of expectation in mind. In most cases, they want good salary and other rewards or benefits if they are to be retained in the organization. These rewards include opportunity for advancement, job security, efficient medical services, pension scheme, credit for work you do –recognition, transport, and housing, good working conditions among others. When these rewards appear adequate and meet the expectations of staff they are retained but where they feel that the reward system is not satisfactory they try to leave the organization, far better prospects elsewhere. Apart from its ability to retain the staff, good reward system is also capable of motivating them to put in their best in the performance …

Can the material for “Antibacterial Activity of antibiotics against typhoidal salmonella species” be used as a guide for Microbiology Project?

Yes it can be used — Salvia officinalis L. from the family Lamiaceae, is a worldwide cultivated aromatic herb that is endemic. Investigation reveals the following problems of the synergistic activity of salvia officinalis (sage leaf) and antibiotics against typhoidal salmonella species research work; improper evaluate of the synergistic activities of S. officinalis against typhoidal salmonella species, lack of proper information relating to the estimation of the total phenol content (TPC) and flavonoid content (FC) of S. Officinalis (Sage Leaf), and Improper investigation of the gas chromatography (GC) analysis conditions and disc diffusion method used during synergistic activities. The aim of the Study is to investigate the synergistic activity of salvia officinalis (sage leaf) and antibiotics against typhoidal salmonella species; In achieving this aim, the following …

Can this topic “The Impact of Marginal Cost Components on Pharmaceutical Companies' Financial Performance in Nigeria” be used for Public Administration (PA) Project?

Yes it can be utilized for research — The broad objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of marginal cost elements on financial performance or pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria using GlaxoSmithKline consumers’ plc, May and Baker Nig. Plc, Neimeth international, may and Baker Nig. Plc as case studies. The specific objective however is to examine the impact of cost of sales, cost of research and development and selling and administration expenses on the ROA of the quoted companies. Five years secondary data from the annual report and accounts of the three companies quoted on the Nigeria stock exchange were collected and regression analysis was utilized in the data analysis. The study found a negative and insignificant relationship between cost of sales and ROA. Also, cost of …

Can the material for “The Impact of Bad Debt in Commercial Bank Lending in Nigeria” be used as a guide for Banking and Finance (BF) Project?

Yes it can be used — In carry out this research, Attempts was made to evaluate the causes and the effect of bad bests in banks lending to fulfill this task. We established the objectives of this study which included the identification of the causes of bad debt or the banks and the economy at large recommendation of possible solutions. In conclusion on the objectives, primarily data was collected through field survey of the study population of 30 respondents of which 20 respondents where successfully covered representing 66.7 percent of the total population extensive literature review was also carried out in libraries in Nigeria. The data obtained were presented in tabulation and percentage for analysis. …