International Journal of Public Administration and Management Research

Impact of Monetary Policy on the Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Kogi State, Nigeria

Oguche Daniel — 2024-11-13

The study examined the impact of monetary policy on the performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprise in Kogi state. The study adopted descriptive research design and primary data was the major instrument for data collection. The research population was infinite and a sample size of 384 was determined using the Godden sample size statistical formula. The sample size was 384 and the respondents were reached using 18 items structured questionnaire designed in a five points Likert scale. However, out of the total number of questionnaires distributed only 298 were duly completed and returned giving a retrieval rate of 78%. The data were analysed using descriptive statistical techniques specifically, mean and standard deviation while three hypotheses were tested using simple linear regression. Findings revealed that, there is a significant relationship between exchange rate and the customers satisfaction of small and medium enterprise in Kogi state. The findings further reveals that there was a significant effect between exchange rate and the sales of small and medium enterprise in Kogi state. The finding also shows that there was a significant effect between inflation and the SMEs growth in Kogi State. Premised on the findings, it was recommended that monetary authorities should formulate more viable policy options on interest rates on loans provided to owner/Managers of SMEs, this will encourage serve as an inducement for SMEs operators to undertake profitable ventures for business expansion.

Group Cohesion and Organizational Performance in Imo State University, Nigeria

Titus Tochukwu Ifeanyi — 2024-12-06

This study explored the relationship between group cohesion and organizational performance in Imo State University, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the relationship between interpersonal attraction and improved collaboration, as well as the relationship between social integration and enhanced creativity in Imo State University, Nigeria. Stratified sampling technique was used. The population of the study is 23,968 and sample size of 377 was gotten from Krejcie and Morgan table. Hypotheses were tested with Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, version 27). Findings indicated that there is a significant positive relationship between interpersonal attraction and improved collaboration in Imo State University, Nigeria. The findings further revealed that social integration positively correlates with enhanced creativity at Imo State University, Nigeria. The research concluded that a statistically significant positive correlation exists between group cohesion and organisational performance at Imo State University, Nigeria. The study, therefore, recommended that Imo State University, Nigeria should prioritise team-building programs that cultivate interpersonal relationships to improve collaboration among staff and students. The administration of Imo State University should promote social integration via multicultural events, workshops, and joint initiatives.

Prevalence of Work Family Conflict Among Nurses Working in the Teaching Hospitals in Anambra State, Nigeria

Florence Tochukwu Sibeudu — 2024-12-09

Objective: This study aimed at ascertaining the prevalence of work-family conflict and how it relates with the Nurses work characteristics. Background: Every Nurse has a work and family life. When there are interferences between the work and family roles, it could lead to work-family conflict. Work-family conflict impacts negatively on psychological safety and psychological well-being. Methods: The study was conducted at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (Nauth) and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching hospital (Coouth) in Anmabra State, Nigeria. Descriptive Survey design was adopted for the study and proportionate sampling technique was used. A sample size of 420 Nurses was utilized for the study (Coouth: n-138 and NAUTH: n=302). The instrument for data collection included work-family conflict questionnaire by Carlson et a (2000) and work design questionnaire for job characteristics by morgeson and Humphrey (2006). The collected data was analysed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation. fishers exact test and spearman correlation at 5% level of significance using SPSS 25. Results: Results showed that female Nurses were (86.2%) while male Nurses (13.3%). Majority were married (71.4⁰) and have 2-4 children (47.9%). There was high level of Work-Family Conflict (67.9%). Workload was seen as a major work-related factor that act as a determinant of Work-Family Conflict, and family related factor such as family/spouse support was positive and seen as a non-determinant of Work-Family Conflict. There is no significant association between the level of Work-Family Conflict and Nurses age groups, years of experience and different marital status. Conclusions: In conclusion, it is imperative for Nurse administrators to ensure that flexible work policies are implemented as this will help Nurses to work at their pace and also the policy makers should recruit more Nurses which would reduce the number of assigned tasks thereby minimize Work-Family Conflict.

Keywords: work-family conflict, prevalence, work condition, nurse, Nigeria

Dynamic Effect of Board Characteristics on Corporate Disclosures in Annual Report of Listed Industrial Goods Firms in Nigeria

Danjuma Chamba — 2024-12-12

This study examined the effect of board characteristics on corporate disclosures in annual reports of listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria. The study adopted ‘ex-post facto research designs. The population of the study comprised all the 13 quoted industrial goods firms on the Nigeria Stock Exchange Group Limited as of 31st December 2022 on which filters were employed to arrive at an adjusted population of 10 firms. Panel data were extracted from the annual financial statements of the firms for the period 2013 – 2022 to examine the effect of board size, board expertise, presence of independent directors, and board gender diversity on the corporate disclosures of the firms. The panel data were using dynamic panel regression or the Generalized Method of Moment. The findings of the study show that board size and board expertise have a significant positive effect on the corporate disclosures of listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria. While the presence of independent directors and board gender diversity has a positive insignificant effect on corporate disclosures. In line with the findings and conclusions, the study recommends that the regulatory authorities and corporate governance bodies in Nigeria such as the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) should encourage listed industrial goods firms to increase their board size to improve corporate disclosures.

Keywords: Board size, board expertise, presence of independent directors, board gender diversity, corporate disclosures