CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The concept of Lean Management can be traced as far back in history as the industrial revolution when machines, having shorter through-put times, replaced humans (Hobbs, 2004: 14). Jones, Roos, and Womack (1991) found that “After World War II, Eiji Toyoda and Taiichi Ohno at the Toyota … Read more
ABSTRACT The purpose of this work is to highlight The Effect of Knowledge Management on Organizational Performance specifically the study aimed to pursue the following objectives to determine the relationship between knowledge management and organizational performance; to evaluate the importance of training and development in the Nigerian manufacturing sector; to ascertain the impact of motivation … Read more
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY As the world is a global village, businesses are becoming more competive; and more business organizations are adapting to practices, that will give them an edge over their competitions. Organizations strive to adopt business ethics/code of conduct that will not only be responsive to the internal business environment, … Read more
ABSTRACT The focus of this study is on the effect of down-sizing on workers’ performance in selected organizations in Enugu state. The objectives of the study are to: Determine the causes of down-sizing in Enugu State. Assess the role of human resources in down-sizing: Analyze how down-sizing affects the performance of workers: Identify the category … Read more
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Debt operationally, is defined as the Obligations owned by one country to another country, denominated in either local and /or foreign currency only or in both, comprising both domestic and external obligations (DMO,2002). Debt management in Nigeria refers to the technical as well as the … Read more
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Culture is one of the vital factors with which any organization interacts. It is the way of life of people; the sum total of learned beliefs, values, motivations, leadership and customs or artifacts that serve to direct individual behaviour of members of a particular society, (Peretomode, 2012). Hofstede, … Read more
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Of all the activities in Human Resources Management (HRM), performance appraisal is arguably the most contentious and least popular among those who are involved though it can provide valuable performance information to a number of critical human resource activities such as the allocation of rewards. Managers … Read more
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY A block industry is a going concern like any other small firm set up for the purpose of block production/manufacture in small or large quantities for commercial venture. Ekpenyong (1995, P. 23) this concept was born out of the need to save time, cost and professional torch … Read more
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY It has been commonly assumed that public sector organizations are more likely to employ individuals whose values and needs are consistent with the public service mission of the organization. Charged with promoting general social welfare, as well as the protection of the society and every individual in … Read more
CHAPTER ONE BACK GROUND OF THE STUDY 1.1 INTRODUCTION Over the years, training has been defined in various ways by different authors. Broad and Newstrom (1992), defined training in the workplace as “the effective and continuing application, by trainees to their jobs, of the knowledge and skills gained in training – both on and … Read more