Performance Appraisal System in the Nigerian Education System and Its Effectiveness on Teachers Performance

Performance Appraisal System in the Nigerian Education System and Its Effectiveness on Teachers Performance CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1  Background of the study In the area of performance management, performance appraisal is a frequently debated topic. The significance of performance appraisal systems comes in part from the present business climate, which is characterized by the requirement to accomplish organizational objectives while also remaining competitive in highly competitive markets via excellent employee performance (Chen and Eldridge, 2012). Various studies indicate that companies have little influence over their workers' behavior in this setting (Attorney, 2007). Organizations, on the other hand, have influence over how workers carry out their duties. Furthermore, research on performance appraisal indicates that a large...

Physical, Psychological and Social Impact of School Violence on Children

Physical, Psychological and Social Impact of School Violence on Children CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1  Background of the study Children's violence is a public health, human rights, and societal issue that has the potential to be catastrophic and expensive. [Biehler,2004] Globally, levels of violence against children are alarmingly high, with up to 1 billion children aged 2 to 17 years believed to have been victims of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect. [Jashari,2007] All kinds of violence against individuals under the age of 18 are considered child abuse, whether committed by parents or other caregivers, peers, partners, or strangers. This broad definition of violence include not just overt acts of violence, but also at least one of six major kinds of interpersonal violence that may occur at various times in a child's...

Political Advertising and Its Influence in the Electorates Choice of Candidate (a Study of Lagos Electorates)

Political Advertising and Its Influence in the Electorates Choice of Candidate (a Study of Lagos Electorates) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Human beings have always had the need to communicate to aid decision making, because the only way to share the ideas that would eventually result in the decisions and policies is through communication. “Communication has been variously defined as the passing of information, the exchange of ideas, or the process of establishing a commonness or oneness of thought between a sender and a receiver.” (Belch & Belch, 2004) In African societies, Chiefs would seat and meet to talk about the goings of their communities. Families would come together to discuss the right action to take in the face of conflict. Communication soon became an essential element in forums for decision making....

Security Challenges and Its Implication for Business Activities in Kaduna State

Security Challenges and Its Implication for Business Activities in Kaduna State CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Insecurity is a critical issue that has hampered industrialization and sustainable development in Nigeria in particular and Africa at large. Nigeria, widely regarded as Africa's "giant," has experienced unprecedented levels of insecurity, owing to the activities of Fulani herdsmen, Boko Haram insurgencies, seccessionist groups, armed robber attacks, kidnapping, political/religious crisis, murder, child abduction, and so on.Other criminal activities in these areas include vehicle destruction, the burning of churches, police stations, schools, hospitals, clinics, shops, army barracks, and residential houses, and the kidnapping of expatriates. These challenges have made security a pivotal issue that has culminated...

Study Behaviours and Its Effects on Students’ Academic Achievements in College of Education (a Case Study of Federal College of Education, Kano)

Study Behaviours and Its Effects on Students’ Academic Achievements in College of Education (a Case Study of Federal College of Education, Kano) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of The Study Education enables people to gain knowledge and skills that will assist them in solving problems and becoming productive members of their society. The progress of any nation's economy, politics, and social values is mostly determined by the quality and amount of education available to its population (Anazonwu, 2004). (1995). In Nigeria, for example, the importance of education as a key component of the development strategy cannot be overstated. Nigeria promotes an educational philosophy that may meet the demands of her citizenry. It is based on this concept that it is necessary to investigate how pupils learn in school (Feather, 2004)....

The Disposition and Cultural Constraints to Female Participation in Higher Education (a Case Study of University of Ilorin)

The Disposition and Cultural Constraints to Female Participation in Higher Education (a Case Study of University of Ilorin) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Higher education is expanding internationally, both in response to state investment in the knowledge economy and as a consequence of new private and offshore providers. The Task Force on Higher Education and Society (2000) emphasizes that knowledge is a springboard for economic growth and development, making the promotion of a culture that supports its creation and dissemination an essential task. If any society is to succeed in this globalized economy, then the collective contribution from and participation of all citizens is a prerequisite. Many international communities have recognized the importance of gender issues. Gender issues are not only a matter of social...

The Economic Implication of Okada Ban in Lagos State

The Economic Implication of Okada Ban in Lagos State CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of The Study Most of of Nigeria's major cities have been rapidly growing, with Lagos at the apex of it all. The c ities serve as administrative, industrial, and commercial capitals. They are headquarters to at least 70% of the country's commercial banks, insurance companies, industries, and more than 50% of national manufacturing activities, as well as a proportionate share of skilled labor (Kumar 2011). Despite the economic and commercial importance of cities, authorities have struggled to meet the basic needs of urban residents, particularly the poor, who rely heavily on public provision of water, electricity, transport, and other services, regardless of the fact that rapid growth affects all segments of society (Odugbesan (2014). The lack of...

An Expository Study on Peace Building and Conflict Management in Alavanyo and Nkonya Conflict, Ghana

An Expository Study on Peace Building and Conflict Management in Alavanyo and Nkonya Conflict, Ghana   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Conflict is one of life's most unavoidable realities, and it is an inextricable element of our existence. It may be found at all levels of human civilization and in many forms. The concept of conflict has attracted a lot of attention and interest all around the globe. According to Weber's social stratification, society is divided into three categories: class (economic order), status groups (social order), and parties (political order), which are regarded as the source of power distribution within society, resulting in social disparities and inequalities. All of these things influence and are influenced by one another. From the 1970s through the 1990s, Africa was portrayed as a...

An Investigation of Chieftaincy and Kingship Tussle in Igboland: A Case Study of Ogidi Community Anambra State, Nigeria (1904 -2010)

An Investigation of Chieftaincy and Kingship Tussle in Igboland: A Case Study of Ogidi Community Anambra State, Nigeria (1904 -2010)   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The origin of the Igbo people is still a point of contention among experts, particularly ethnologists and historians of Igbo history. The reason for this is that the most important stages of Igbo history and culture have yet to be examined. Those who have made significant anthropological and archaeological discoveries that can be used to deduce Igbo origins and history have yet to be effectively collected, collated, evaluated, and interpreted. Some historians claim that the Igbo had no kings-Igbo enwe eze, which implies that kingship was alien to Igbo culture, introduced and nurtured by outsiders in pre-colonial settings. As the origin of the Igbo...

An Investigation of Environment and Its Effect on Organizational Structure (A Case Study of Ecobank, Asaba)

An Investigation of Environment and Its Effect on Organizational Structure (A Case Study of Ecobank, Asaba)   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Any commercial or economic activity that aims to make a profit is considered a business. Business organizations' principal goal is to generate money, grow, and survive in the environment in which they operate. The environment in which business organizations operate is a complex, multi-faceted dynamic that has far-reaching consequences for them. By imposing restrictions on the organization, the environment tends to define its viewpoint and goals. These restrictions in the environment of an organization's objective might take the shape of competition, which places a limit on the organization's ambitions. A trade union requesting a pay raise, for example, will have an impact...

An Investigation of Staff Training and Its Impact on the Performance of Local Government Area Staff in Delta State

An Investigation of Staff Training and Its Impact on the Performance of Local Government Area Staff in Delta State   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The main job of any manager is assisting his or her employees develop their abilities, knowledge and attitude via training. The manager, in order to accomplish the goal of operating organization, needs to acquire the required skills and information, which to teach other employees. A significant issue of all emerging nations like Nigeria is their failure to handle their resources efficiently. Government impact in management education goes back to 1964 when the National Manpower Board was established up by the federal government. The board called the attention of government to the fact that the poor level of management at all levels was one of the main impediments for...

An Investigation of the National Commission for Civic Education and Ghana’s Democracy (A Case Study of the Cape Coast Metropolis)

An Investigation of the National Commission for Civic Education and Ghana's Democracy (A Case Study of the Cape Coast Metropolis)   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY For democracy to exist and thrive, a critical mass of a country's inhabitants must have the skills, values, and behaviors that are compatible with democracy. They must understand the fundamental characteristics of a democratic political system in order to be able to use it when their interests are at risk, and they must believe in the relevance of essential democratic principles such as tolerance for differing viewpoints and respect for the rule of law. They must also be willing and capable of participating in local and national politics, and they must think that their involvement is critical to the democratic political system's long-term sustainability...
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