INTERNAL AUDIT AS INSTRUMENT FOR MANAGEMENT CONTROL

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can the material for “Effects of Corruption on Academic Activities in Higher Institutions in Nigeria” be used as a guide for Education Project?

Yes it can be used — This study is aimed at investigating the effects of corruption on academic activities in higher institutions in Nigeria using University of Lagos and Lagos state University, Lagos, Nigeria as case studies. As a descriptive research, the study population comprised 160 students (80 students from each institution)and 40 lecturers (20 lecturers from each institution) making a total of 200 samples. Stratified random sampling technique was employed in carrying out this study. The instrument used to collect data for the study was an inventory while the data collected was analyzed using percentages, chi-square statistic and the t-test. …

Can the material for “Managing Diversity in Multinational Organization” be used as a guide for Business Administration and Management (BAM) Project?

Yes it can be used — This research examined Managing Diversity in Multinational Organization with special reference to Unilever Nigeria Plc. The research adopted survey research design. Data were gathered through primary source with the aid of a well-structured questionnaire. Simple random sampling technique was adopted in the selection of sample, this was used to eliminate biasness in the selection process of the respondents. Data garnered were presented on table using percentage and the formulated hypotheses were analysed with the used of Chi-square statistical method. The result of the analysis shows that there is no significant relationship between recruitment and diversity management. Also, Communication play effective role in managing diversity and there is a correlation between diversity management and organizational productivity Based on the conclusion of the analysis …

Can the material for “The Impact of Nonoil Export on Economic Growth in Nigeria (1986-2010)” be used as a guide for Economics Project?

Yes it can be used — The essence of this work has been to determine the effect of non-oil export on economic growth in Nigeria, during the period of 1986-2010. In carrying out this study, secondary data were collected and empirical analysis was made. To achieve these objectives, multiple regressions were used in analyzing the data. The empirical results reveal that non-oil export is statistically significant to Nigeria economic growth. On the other hand, oil export also has been significant to Nigeria Economic growth of the non-oil export while government expenditure (GEX) has not been significant to Nigeria’s economic growth of the non-oil exports. Following this, some recommendations which include encouraging financial institutions, improving in data collection and banking, efficient allocation and use of resources, government base …

Can this topic “Influences of Occupational Safety Management on Employee’s Job Commitment” be used for Industrial Relations and Personnel Management (IRPM) Project?

Yes it can be utilized for research — Organization safety management is a function that hinges on the human resource department of every organization in the current realities of business life. This study looks at how safety management is used not only to promote workers well being, but as a way of increasing their efficiency towards their work and to motivate them in putting their best into their work and also to bring about all round improvement in their performance as related to productivity. This study also examines the impact of labour laws and legislation on the practices of occupational safety in the workplace and how best organizations have been adhering to the labour standards and factories Acts. A survey research method was adopted using Wempco Ltd, Lagos as …

Can the material for “Improving Septic Tank Performance by a New Rational Design Approach” be used as a guide for Civil Engineering Project?

Yes it can be used — This study was aimed at developing a rational approach to septic tank design in order to reduce health risks associated with improperly treated effluent especially in developing countries. To this end, several research tools including questionnaires, pilot scale study and model formulation were employed. Questionnaires were used to conduct a preliminary study with a view to ascertaining people‟s perception with regard to septic tank design, use and maintenance. This preliminary study revealed that the septic tank is a poorly designed and grossly overlooked but indispensable waste management facility. Pilot scale studies were conducted to monitor physicochemical and microbial parameters. A sludge accumulation model was formulated from first principles by applying material balance to a model septic tank. The model was calibrated …

Can the material for “Audience Perception of Poor Television Reportage of Domestic Violence Against Men in Anambra” be used as a guide for Education Project?

Yes it can be used — From the international and local media one reads much attention is not given to domestic violence against men, while this is prevalent on daily basis. This study however is limited to cases of domestic violence in Nigeria. The article considers the concept of domestic violence incorporating the forms and causes of domestic violence. The implication and negative effects of this vice on different members of the society is highlighted in the study and poor media coverage of this social vices against men. The study concludes by suggesting possible remedies to the abnormality of domestic violence. It is hoped that this article will help in no small way to bring about a reduction in cases of domestic violence not only in …

Is the topic “Causes and Effects of Dropout Among Undergraduates in Nigeria” recommended for Education Project?

Yes it is highly recommended — The study was carried out to examine the Causes and Effects of Dropout among Undergraduates in Nigeria using Lagos State as a case study. Investigation revealed that students tend to drop out of school due to successive poor grades. Students with records of poor academic performance are at a higher risk of dropping out than those with good academic profile. The research design used in this report is descriptive design, utilizing questionnaire method to obtain information from the respondents for this project. A total of 220 (two hundred and twenty) respondents were selected for this study to represent the entire population of the study. Primary data were collected from the primary source which questionnaire was used as an instrument of …

Can this topic “An Assessment of Poverty Reduction Programme” be used for Public Administration (PA) Project?

Yes it can be utilized for research — The study assesses poverty reduction programme in Enugu State Local Government system from 2004-2009. The study examined issues of poverty problems of poverty alleviation which include frequent policy changes, severe budgetary allocation, fraudulent activities and mismanagement revealed that poverty reduction initiators in Nigeria had been a failure since 2004 till date and there is no positive impact on the lives of the people who are living beyond poverty level. The findings revealed that political party interest, embezzlement of public funds, poor funding and change of government are the major factors militating against poverty in rural areas of Enugu State. The poverty alleviation programmes from government that suppose to transform the lives of people in the rural areas are urban-biased. The …

Can this topic “Quality Assurance and Students Academic Performance in Lagos State Senior Secondary School” be used for Education Project?

Yes it can be utilized for research — The study was carried out to scrutinize the Quality Assurance and Students Academic Performance in Lagos State Senior Secondary School. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to investigate the relationship between teachers’ knowledge of subject matter in the classroom and academic performance of students and determine whether students’ perception of teacher’s pedagogical skills is significantly related to academic performance of students in Lagos State senior secondary schools. All data collected from the respondents was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential Statistics. A total of 180 (one hundred and eighty) respondents were selected for this study to represent the entire population of the study. The Correlation survey design was adopted to guide the study. The Pearson …

Can the material for “The Impact of Monetary Policies on Nigeria Commercial Bank” be used as a guide for Banking and Finance (BF) Project?

Yes it can be used — The economic policies or interpretation of such policies has always left a key question unanswered, how much authorities do such policies allow the banks to use their powers to lend, to made remarkable impact in the overall economic situation in the country. Like in banks in most developing economic (Nigeria inclusive) the role of providing advice and issuing financial directives lies in the ministry of finance, the Nigeria deposit insurance corporation and the central bank of Nigeria. The federal government relies on these institution for the proper functioning of banks through their monetary policies, which could be concretionary or expansionary. This invariably affects the commercial banks etc. hence the need for this study. The Zenith Bank Plc has been chosen in this …