1576. A SURVEY OF THE EFFECTS OF FRINGE BENEFITS ON EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCE IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY (A Case Study of Sofitel De Moor House, Ikoyi Lagos)

ABSTRACT

The study is aimed at surveying the effects of fringe benefits on employee performance in the hospitality industry. Because of the reduction or stagnancy in employee performance, the idea of fringe benefits was introduced to increase employee performance.

The research began by collecting data from primary and secondary sources. The primary sources were derived from questionnaires administered to the employees of Sofitel The Moorhouse, while the secondary data were...

1577. A SURVEY OF THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IN SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE INDUSTRIES (CASE STUDY OF FIVE SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE INDUSTRIES IN OWERRI IMO STATE)

ABSTRACT

The efficiency and effectiveness of any organization weather small or big depends on the people that manage it. And manning an organization has been a serious problem of small and medium scale companies like Nigeria and because of this, these companies have not been able to achieve their goals. It is against this background that this research work was conducted to investigate such problems as sources of recruitment and selection of workers, human resources development and m...

1578. A stylistic study of proverbs and idioms in the Translated Novels Of D.O Fagunwa

1.1Introduction

This research is an investigation into the linguistic issues (stylistic and semantic) that are involved in literary translation. The main focus of the work is the study of aspects of style in relation to the functions of language as portrayed in the translated proverbs and idioms in three of D.O. Fagunwa’s novels. The research sought to establish the appropriateness or stylistic equivalence of the English translations and to explore the implications of the choi...

1579. A Study on the personal factors Influencing Nigerian Consumer Buying Behavior

ABSTRACT

As seller are making efforts to understand the buying behavior of consumers, which will help their business make more profit, increase market share and improve consumers shopping experience, the study of the personal factor influence is important. The research seek to study the personal factor influence on consumer buying behavior in Nigeria which comprised of three sub- factors; Age, Occupation, Economic status as the independent variable which when satisfied would lead to...

1580. A STUDY OF THE ADOPTION OF THE USE OF SMARTPHONES AMONG STUDENTS OF KADUNA POLYTECHNIC AND NUHU BAMALLI POLYTECHNIC

Abstract

The study investigated the adoption of the use of smartphones among students of Kaduna Polytechnic and Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic. Most research on smartphones use has often been concentrated on its use for academic purposes. However, this study specifically deals with adoption and use of smartphones among students in the polytechnics. Survey research method was employed with semi-structured questionnaire as the instrument which was administered to

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1581. A STUDY OF TENSE ERRORS IN THE WRITTEN ENGLISH ESSAY OF SS II STUDENTS IN GIWA EDUCATIONAL ZONE, KADUNA STATE

ABSTRACT

This study titled “A study of Tense Errors in the Written English Essays of SS II students of Giwa Educational Zone” was conducted to find out tense errors in the English written essays of SS II students. A written test was administered to the students. The population for the study was 29 public schools in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna state from which two schools were selected (Government Secondary School Giwa, Government Secondary School Sakadadi). Samp...

1582. A STUDY OF SOCIAL STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

Mental healthcare is not given the desired attention like other illnesses in Nigeria. The existing psychiatric hospitals are only concentrated in the urban areas and laws to protect the rights of people with mental illness against stigma and discrimination are ineffective. There is lack of coordinating mechanism to take care of public education on mental illness. Consequently, people with mental illness and their family members are therefore left to suffer alone. Furthermor...

1583. A STUDY OF RURAL WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION FOR DEVELOPMENT IN KADUNA STATE OF NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study was to investigate the causes, effects and possible solutions to the low participation of rural women in education using Kaduna State as its focus. This was prompted by the increase in the illiteracy level of the rural women and its implication for national development. The specific objectives of the study include: An investigation into the extent of rural women participation in planning their education, cultural/community restrictions and other fac...

1584. A Study Of Rail Mass Transit In Lagos and Its Environment

1.1Background to the Study

The role of transport in promoting a nation‟s overall development can hardly be glossed over. It is the lifeblood of the modern rapidly developing and urbanizing societies; for without it no society can function well. Transport is also a vital link that binds together the various component of a nation‟s economy on whatever scale and at whatever level (Adefolalu, 1993). Thus, efficient functioning of the urban life and economy depends to a large extent on t...

1585. A STUDY OF BACTERIAL AGENTS ASSOCIATED WITH DIARRHOEAL CASES IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA.

ABSTRACT

One hundred and six faecal samples were analyzed to detect the sporadic involvement of E. coli O157:H7, other Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli and common bacterial pathogens in enteric infections within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Enrichment culture in modified peptone water followed by immunomagnetic separation (IMS) with magnetic beads coated with an antibody against Escherichia coli O157 was used in addition to Direct culture on Sorbitol MacConkey agar and Cefixime-T...

1586. A STUDY OF NATURAL RADIATION LEVELS AND DISTRIBUTION OF DOSE RATES WITHIN THE YOUNGER GRANITE PROVINCE OF NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

A study of natural radiation levels and distribution of dose rates in parts of the Younger Granite Province of Nigeria constitutes this work. It has established the extent and distribution of various parameters of ionizing radiation across the area. By using a combined solid scintillation and gas filled radiation detection techniques, gross&...

1587. A STUDY OF MODIFICATIONS OF FILLER DIMENSIONS AND THE EFFECT OF PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PINEAPPLE LEAF FIBRE REINFORCED POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITES

ABSTRACT

This research studied the effect of filler dimensions on some major properties of pineapple leaf fibre-reinforced polypropylene composites. In this study, composites of PALF/PP were produced, the PALF were extracted from pineapple leaves. This was achieved by adopting the mechanical scrapping method. The surface of the extra...

1588. A STUDY OF CUSTOMARY LAND LAW AND TENURE PRACTICES OF SIX COMMUNITIES OF THE LOWER BENUE RIVER VALLEY OF NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This study is aimed at studying the customary land laws and tenurial practices of the communities of the Nigerian Lower Benue River valley. These communities are the Idomas and the Tivs of Benue state, and the Alagos, Eggon, Mada, and Gwandara peoples of Nasarawa State. The methodology adopted was a survey approach which incorporated primary data captured through questionnaire and interviews. The work has shown that in the area of study, all the land were acquired originall...

1589. A STUDY OF DOMESTIC IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA OF THE CONCEPT OF GENDER EQUALITY UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW

ABSTRACT

This research is entitled “A Study of Domestic Implementation in Nigeria of the Concept of Gender Equality Under International Law”. The Research started by way of introduction by explaining that the Nigerian societies are patriarchal in nature. The researchstudied domestic implementation in Nigeria of the concept of gender equality under international law. The sources of information used in...

1590. A Speech Act Analysis of Speeches on Insurgency in Nigeria

Abstract

Nigeria is still battling with the problem of insurgency. Pictures of bloody acts of violence by insurgents are shown. Insurgency attacks cause serious destruction of lives and properties in Nigeria and have continued to cause fear, anxiety, anger, sorrow and pain to the people of Nigeria. On daily basis, one continues to hear some sad news of mass killings of human beings and destruction of valuable properties. Thousands of innocent people have been displaced, kidnapped an...

1591. A PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS OF THE CONCEPTS OF RESPECT AND COOPERATION IN NIGERIA’S CIVIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

ABSTRACT

Respect and cooperation are concepts of social values that accord dignity, honour to others and ensure collaboration to achieve a common goal. They are very important in the intellectual and moral development of learners and in the social transformation of learners for the development of the society. Many researches in philosophy of education have focussed more on the cognitive and psychomotor domains of learning than on the affective domain. However, one can see value deca...

1592. A Review of Dimensionality Reduction Methods and Their Applications

ABSTRACT

In the world we live in today, the reduction in data generally has seen a great rise. This is because of the numerous advantages that comes with working with smaller efficient data instead of the original large dataset. With this analogy, we can adopt Dimensionality reduction in computer science emphasizing on reducing computer memory in order to have more storage capacity on a computer. An example of this would be to reduce digital images which are then stored in 2D matric...

1593. A RISK-BASED ADJUSTMENT MODEL FOR EXPERIENCE RATING OF MOTOR INSURANCE IN NIGERIA

Abstract

In establishing the burden of costs, the principle underlying the calculation of differentiated premium in the insurance portfolio is characterized by a pricing process that involves the classification of all risks regarding factors of influence. This classification is based on known observable characteristics of the insured. However, there are many other important factors that are unobservable by the insurer which cannot be taken into account a-priori when pricing motor li...

1594. A SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FRAUD AMONG EMPLOYEES OF SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KADUNA METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT

This research is entitled ‘A Sociological Analysis of Fraud among Employees of Selected Commercial Banks in Kaduna Metropolis’. The indispensability of commercial banking institutions in any nation’s economy cannot be over emphasized. Unfortunately, the Nigerian commercial banking institutions have been ravaged with cases of fraudulent activities, being perpetrated by some of their fraudulent employees. Consequentially, the myriad of fraudulent practices a...

1595. A REVIEW OF MOTIVATION AS A MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR INCREASING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF EMPLOYEES (A CASE STUDY OF EMENITE LIMITED)

ABSTRACT

This research examines “the review of motivation as a management tool for increasing the productivity of employees, a case study of Emenite Limited, Emene, Enugu State. The researcher adopted descriptive survey design. The population of the study is 224 while the sample size is 144. The researcher used both primary and secondary sources of data. In view of this, four research questions were formulated to generate expected answers. Literal works were reviewed for prope...

1596. A STUDY OF ADVERTISEMENT EXPOSURE AND BRAND LOYALTY OF MAGGI SEASONING IN METROPOLITAN LAGOS, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

A study of Advertisement Exposure and Brand Loyalty of Maggi Seasoning in Metropolitan Lagos, Nigeria

This study examined the relationship between advertisement exposure and brand loyalty of Maggi seasoning in metropolitan Lagos. Survey and focus group discussion methods were adopted. Multistage sampling techniques were used in selecting 120 respondents (each) in Alimosho, Apapa, Ikeja, Lagos Mainland and Oshodi/Isolo Local Governments. Two focus group discussions...

1597. A STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT OF THE JOINT MILITARY TASK FORCE IN THE NIGER DELTA, 2003-2010

ABSTRACT

Existing studies on the Niger Delta crisis focus largely on causes of the problem, the insurgency tactics of the militants, and some non-violent response mechanisms of the Nigerian state. These studies have neglected the use of military force to terminate the conflict. This study tries to bridge this gap by examining an aspect of counter-insurgency in the region by the Federal Government. The study is particularly focused on the preparedness, deployment, capabilities and im...

1598. A LINGUISTIC STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF CHUKWUEMEKA IKE’S NOVELS

ABSTRACT

This work is a linguistic stylistic study of Chukwuemeka Ike’s novels. It involves a rigorous analysis and synthesis that examine how a special configuration of language has been used in the realization of a particular subject matter, quantifying all the linguistic means that coalesced to achieve a special aesthetic purpose. These linguistic means as applied here to Ike’s novels include how, through a network of lexical selection (diction), the various tones in...

1599. A LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF METAPHORS IN THE POETRY OF NIYI OSUNDARE

ABSTRACT

Poetic discourse has always been considered an important aspect of discursive practices that presents a scholarly approach to creative uses of language. Poetic discourse is considered to be comprehensively language-dependent; it relies mainly on the rhetorical and pragmatic configuration of linguistic elements for effective communication. In the rhetorical communication of a poet’s message, metaphor is an important device that is deployed deliberately to enhance the p...

1600. A LEGAL EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF TAXATION IN REVENUE GENERATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The bulk majority of the tax evasion and tax avoidance is caused by inadequate machineries and lack of skilled personal in administrative tax bodies as well as the legal framework upon which their relationship rest. This result in many problems of the tax collection in Nigeria. It is in this regard that the topic of this