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A Comparative Study of Opinions and Perceptions On Factors Affecting Human Trafficking in Imo and Edo States of Nigeria

Abstract The phenomenon of human trafficking which is the recruitment, harbouring, transportation or receipt of persons within national and international borders for the purpose of exploitation has been very prevalent in Nigeria. Therefore, this study carried out a comparative examination of opinions and perceptions on factors affecting human trafficking in Imo and Edo states of Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey of one thousand, two hundred (1200) respondents was conducted in Oredo and Ikpoba...

Edu Frontiers 147 PAGES (40468 WORDS) Sociology Thesis
Assessment of Nigeria’s Millennium Development Goals and Implications for Sustainable Development

ABSTRACT The study was motivated by the continuous rise in the poverty level in Nigeria amidst the country’s vast human and material resources that can guarantee sustainable economic growth and development and also the pervasive gender inequality that persists among households. It is on this premise that this study assessed Millennium Development Goal (MDG) with special focus on goal one and goal three, and implications for Sustainable Development .The study was guided by five research obje...

Millennium Development Goals (Mdgs) and Poverty Reduction in Anambra State, Nigeria, 2006-2015.

Abstract This study has critically examined the Millennium Development Goals and poverty reduction in Anambra State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined how lack of good governance in the management of Millennium Development Goals funds undermined poverty reduction in Anambra State, and how the state implementation of neo-liberal economic policies impeded the programme of poverty reduction in the State. Literature reviewed are deficient in explaining the link between lack of good govern...

Leadership as a Tool for Improving the Morale of Workers in Enugu State Liaison Office Lagos

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to establish the fact that leadership is a tool for improving the morale of employees, using the Enugu State Liaison Office, Lagos as a case study. The study formulated five research objectives and two hypotheses to find out if there is a relationship between leadership and morale of workers and if the morale of workers has a significant effect on productivity. The population for this study was randomly selected from the staff of Enugu State Liaison Office,...

Influence of Media Body Model and Objectified Body Consciousness on Body Image of Female Adolescents: The Moderating Role of Self-Esteem

ABSTRACT This study examined the influence of media body model and objectified body consciousness on body image: the moderating role of self-esteem. One hundred and twenty female adolescents aged between 14 and 17 years (M = 15.58 years, SD =1.07 years) participated in the study. Media body model was varied into fat and thin media models. The objectified body consciousness scale (McKinley & Hyde, 1996), body image acceptance and action questionnaire (Sandoz & Wilson, 2006) and the Rosenberg s...

Edu Frontiers 79 PAGES (24264 WORDS) Psychology Thesis
Impact of Locus of Control, Self-Esteem and Gender on Attitude Towards Child Adoption in Nsukka, Enugu State

ABSTRACT This study examined the relationship between locus of control, self-esteem, gender and attitude towards child adoption in Nsukka, Enugu State. Three hundred and three (303 people) of Nsukka local Government workers participated in the study (150 males and 153 females). Their ages range between 21years and 55 years with a mean age of (38.90) years. Three instruments were used for data collection namely: selfesteem scale developed by Rosenberg (1965), locus of control scale developed b...

Edu Frontiers 76 PAGES (13369 WORDS) Psychology Thesis
An Assessment on the Impact of Strategic Procurement Practices on Organisational Performance. A Case Study of CBZ Bank Zimbabwe.

This research sought to examine the impact of strategic procurement practices on firm performance at CBZ Bank. The objectives of the study included; a)     a) to examine the effect of strategic cost management on firm performance, b)     b) to assess the impact of supplier intergration on firm performance, c)     c) to investigate the effect of early supplier involvement on firm performance d)     d) to determine the impact of supplier relationship management on firm performa...

Refugee Protection and Environment in Mid-Western Uganda Case Study of Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement Masindi District

ABSTRACT  Uganda being a member of the international community, surrounded by conflict prone neighbors with unsecured borders, is consequently over burdened with the stress of hosting refugees generated from her neighboring countries and beyond. The topic of study was about the refugee’s protection and Environment. This study was therefore undertaken to establish the effectiveness of Refugee protect in relation to the environmental conservation in Kiryandongo refugee settlement. Cross-sect...

Capital Market Advisory Council CMAC and Financial Sector Development Program in Kigali Rwanda

ABSTARCT  The study investigated the effect of capital market on financial sector development in Rwanda. From population 150, a sample of 132 respondents was interviewed. Analysis of data was by regression analysis. The objectives of the study were to determine the profile of respondents, to determine how CMAC contribute, to better financial intermediation in the area; to identify the market of development services put in place by CMAC in order to continue building the reputation as an innov...

Leadership Styles and Employee Performance in Selected Sub-Counties, Bushenyi District Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENT Chapter Page ONE: THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1 Background of the Study 1 Statement of the Problem 3 Purpose of the Study 4 Research ObjectIves 4 Research QuestIons 5 Hypothesis 6 Scope of the Study 6 Significance &the Study 7 Operational Definitions of key Terms 8 TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 10 Concepts, Opinions, Ideas from author/expert 10 Theoretical PerspectIve 19 Related studIes 20 THREE: METHODOLOGY 24 Research Design 24 Research Population 24 Sample Size 24 Sampli...

Internal Auditing and Financial Management in Selected Private Electricity Supply Companies in Puntland, Somalia

ABSTRACT  The study was carried out to investigate the Relationship between Internal Auditing and Financial Management of three private electricity supply companies selected purposively and 122 employees in those companies selected by systematic method of sampling. This study was based on four objectives that were; 1) To determine the profile of the respondents in terms of gender, age, marital status, educational level, position in the company, number of years in the company and employment s...

Participative Management and Academic Staff Work Commitment, Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda.

ABSTRACT  This study Investigated the relationship between participation of academic staff in management and their work commitment in private institutions. It utilized the theory Z participation-performance model to examine the role of Delegation of duties, Collegiality, and Participation in decision making in eliciting work commitment of academic staff in private universities. The study aimed at profiling the respondents as to age, gender, marital status, and educational qualification, dete...

Loan Management Strategies on the Efficiency of Selected Microfinance Institution in Rwanda

ABSTRACT  The present study assessed loans management strategies on the effidency of selected microfinance institution in Rwanda. The research was guide by four objectives; to identify the personnel, demographical profile of respondents; establishing the level of loans management strategies in selected microfinance institution in Rwanda; determining the degree of efficiency of the loans management strategies and finally to identifying if there are relationships between the level of loans man...

Risk Management and Profitability of Commercial Banks A Case Study of Salam Bank in Mogadishu, Somalia

ABSTRACT  The study sought to assess the effect of risk management on profitability of commercial banks in Mogadishu-Somalia. It was guided by three specific objectives, that included i) determining the effect of risk identification on profitability of commercial banks in Mogadishu Somalia; ii) examining the effect of risk assessment on profitability of commercial banks in Mogadishu Somalia and (iii) to establish the effect of risk monitoring and control on profitability of commercial banks ...

Recruitment Practices and Employee Performance in Selected Branches of National Water and Sewerage Corporation - Kampala Uganda

ABSTRACT  This study on recruitment practices and employee performance in selected branches of National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Kampala was conducted with the main purpose of establishing the relationship between recruitment practices and employee performance. The researcher carded out this study while being guided by four research objectives; to determine the respondents profile in terms of gender, level of education, age, type of education and length of service; to determine the pe...


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