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  • June 24, 2023
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AGILE LEADERSHIP AND COMPETITIVENESS OF TELECOMMUNICATION FIRMS, RIVERS STATE

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AGILE LEADERSHIP AND COMPETITIVENESS OF TELECOMMUNICATION FIRMS, RIVERS STATE

Unegbu, Darlington Chigoziri
Darlington_unegbu@uniport.edu.ng
Department of Management
Faculty of Management Sciences
University of Port Harcourt

Ndu-Ahiakwo, Esuru Ifeoma Meg
esuru_ndu-ahiakwo@uniport.edu.ng
Department of Management
Faculty of Management Sciences
University of Port Harcourt

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between agile leadership and the competitiveness of telecommunication enterprises in Rivers State, Nigeria. The survey was designed in a cross-sectional manner. The study’s population consists of 150 supervisors and managers from Rivers telecommunications organisations. The research is a census. A systematic questionnaire was used to obtain data from respondents. The retrieved data was analysed statistically using the Spearman rank order correlation coefficient tool. The findings demonstrated a substantial positive association between agile leadership and telecommunication firm competitiveness in Rivers State, Nigeria. The components of agile leadership (situational awareness and human interactions) are related to competitiveness measurements (difference and responsiveness). The study revealed that agile leadership is associated to competitiveness in Rivers State telecommunications enterprises. As a result, the study recommended, among other things, that management should have agile leadership traits in order to facilitate effective competitiveness and maintain a sustainable position, establish a human relationship that will create differentiation and efficient responsiveness, and have the aptitude for and willingness to accommodate change and combat with changes in the business environment.

Keywords: Agile Leadership, Situational Awareness, Human Relations, Competitiveness, Differentiation, Responsiveness.

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EVALUATION OF PROXIMATE, MICROBIOLOGICAL AND PASTING PROFILES OF CUSTARD SUPPLEMENTED WITH LIMABEAN AND RIPE PLANTAIN FLOURS

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EVALUATION OF PROXIMATE, MICROBIOLOGICAL AND PASTING PROFILES OF CUSTARD SUPPLEMENTED WITH LIMABEAN AND RIPE PLANTAIN FLOURS

Onwuama, N.N.1, Okoye, J.I.2 and Eze, S.I3
1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria.
2Department of Food Science and Technology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria
3Department of Home Economics, Federal College of Education, Eha Amufu, Enugu, Nigeria.
*Corresponding Email: okoyejoseph6@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

This study was designed to evaluate the proximate composition, microbiological and pasting properties of custard supplemented with lima bean and plantain flours. The lima bean and plantain flours were separately prepared from lima bean seeds and ripe plantain fruits and used at varying replacement levels (5-25% and 5-25%) for cornstarch in the production of custard formulations with the custard produced from 100% cornstarch used as control. The custard formulations produced were analysed for proximate, microbiological and pasting properties using standard methods. The moisture, crude protein, fat, ash and crude fibre contents of the samples increased significantly (p<0.05) with increase in substitution of lima bean and plantain flours from 9.19-9.91%, 9.18-19.42%, 2.10-3.23%, 3.38-3.67% and 3.38-4.90%, while the carbohydrate and energy contents decreased from 72.98-58.90% and 347.44-342.27KJ/100g, respectively. The control sample (Custard produced from 100% cornstarch) had the highest carbohydrate (72.98%) and energy (347.44KJ/100g) values, respectively. The microbial counts of the custard samples showed that the total viable count of the samples ranged from 0.32 x 104 -1.20 x104cfu/g, while the coliform and fungal counts were nil which is an indication that the products were safe and fit for human consumption. The pasting properties of the samples showed that the peak, breakdown, set back, final and trough viscosities as well as the pasting temperature and peak time of the custards increased significantly (p<0.05) with increase in the addition of lima bean and plantain flours from 27.16-62.84RVU, 68.15-110.70 RVU, 58.89-97.56 RVU, 36.78-77.29 RVU, 63.04-97.49RVU, 76.10-83.57oC and 5.40-7.03 min, respectively. The control sample (Custard made with 100% cornstarch) had the least values in all the pasting parameters evaluated compared to the substituted samples. The study, therefore, showed that the macronutrient contents and the pasting properties of custard samples could be improved by supplementing cornstarch with lima bean and plantain flours at different proportions, thereby extending the use of these locally available novel flours in the preparation of good quality and acceptable custard formulations.

Keywords: Custard, supplementation, proximate composition, microbial quality, pasting properties, lima bean flour, ripe plantain flour.

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  • June 23, 2023
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SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY OF HOTELS IN IKOT EKPENE METROPOLIS

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SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY OF HOTELS IN IKOT EKPENE METROPOLIS

Akpan, Columba Columba
(M.Sc) Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University,
Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin/Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam

Dr. Kingsley Uwa
Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University,
Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin/Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam

Etim, Unyime Okon
Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University,
Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin/Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam

ABSTRACT

The study was conducted to examine social intelligence and organizational sustainability of Hotels in Ikot Ekpene Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State. Four specific objectives were developed which metamorphosed into four research questions and four research hypotheses. A survey research design was adapted for the study and a sample size of 64 respondents was drawn from the population of sixty-four (64). Census sampling technique was adopted in the study where the entire population of sixty-four (64) employees in the Hotels was examined. Adapted questionnaire was used in generating the needed primary data for the study. The data obtained were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis (PPMC), to test the extent and effect of relationship the Statistical Package Social Science (SPSS version 21) was used and the following result was shown; that there is a significant relationship between social awareness and organizational sustainability (r=0.847, p<0.003); that there is a significant relationship between empathy and organizational sustainability (r=0.755, p<0.001). The researcher concluded that there is a significant relationship between social intelligence and organizational sustainability. From the findings, it was concluded that social intelligence had positive and significant relationship on sustainability of Hotels in Ikot Ekpene Metropolis, Akwa Ibom state. It was recommended from the findings that Attention should be devoted on those social intelligence variables which have positive relationship on organizational sustainability of Hotels under study.

Keywords: Social Intelligence, Social Awareness, Empathy, Organizational Sustainability

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ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS OF ENTERPRISES IN UYO METROPOLIS, AKWA IBOM STATE

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ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS OF ENTERPRISES IN UYO METROPOLIS, AKWA IBOM STATE

Udo, Akanimo Emmanuel (M.Sc)
Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University,
Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin/Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam.

Brownson Christabel (PhD)
Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University,
Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin/Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam.

Akpan, Columba Columba (M.Sc)
Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University,
Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin/Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam.

ABSTRACT

This study centered on Entrepreneurial skills and organizational success of Enterprises in Uyo Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State. The major objective was to assess the relationship between Entrepreneurial skills and organizational success in Uyo Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State. Survey research design was applied in the study as adapted questionnaire were used in eliciting responses from the respondents. The population of the study was 226, while the sample size was 144 as determined using Taro Yamane sample size determination technique. Adapted questionnaire was used in generating the needed primary data for the study. The data generated were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) analysis. Results from the study showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between personality skill and organizational success of enterprises in Uyo Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State; and there is a positive and significant relationship between communication skill and organizational success of enterprises in Uyo Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State. It was concluded that there is positive and significant relationship between Entrepreneurial skills and organizational success of Enterprises in Uyo Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State. Based on these findings, it was recommended that Entrepreneurs should have guidance to solve conflicts that might be problematic at their workplace. And effective entrepreneur has to be an expert at mollifying conflicts that can damage relationships and, therefore, have a negative impact on the business.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial skills, personality skills, communication skills, Human organizational success

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TALENT MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN AKWA IBOM STATE

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TALENT MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN AKWA IBOM STATE

Udo, Edidiong Udo
Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University,
Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin/Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam
eddybest93@yahoo.com

Prof. Don Baridam
Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University,
Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin/Obio Akpa,  Oruk Anam

Dr. Aaron Akpan
Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University,
Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin/Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam

Abstract: The study examined the relationship between talent management and organizational success at selected manufacturing firms in Akwa Ibom State. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design. The population of the study consisted of two hundred and forty-eight (248) staff of manufacturing firms in Akwa Ibom State. The sample size was 153 staff using Taro Yamenes sampling technique. A questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. The hypotheses were tested using ordinal logistic regression through the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 23.0. The findings revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between competency mapping and organizational success (CM, 3.246, PV= 0.002) training & development and organizational success (T&D,3.298, PV = 0.000). Based on the findings, the study concluded that talent management is related to organizational success and thus recommended that management should engage in competency mapping by focusing on skill identification and auditing staff performance for improvement. They should engage in training and development using on-the-job and off-the-job training to improve the competence of staff of manufacturing companies in Akwa Ibom State.

Keywords: Talent Management, Competency Mapping, Training & Development Organizational Success.

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TALENT MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL GOAL ATTAINMENT OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN AKWA IBOM STATE

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TALENT MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL GOAL ATTAINMENT OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN AKWA IBOM STATE

Dr. Samuel, O. Okurebia
(Senior Lecturer) Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University,
Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin/Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam

Udo, Edidiong Udo
(M.sc) Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University,
Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin/Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam
eddybest93@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

The study examined the relationship between talent management and organizational goal attainment at selected manufacturing firms in Akwa Ibom State. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design. The population of the study consisted of two hundred and forty-eight (248) staff of manufacturing firms in Akwa Ibom State. The sample size was 153 staff using Taro Yamenes sampling technique. A questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. The hypotheses were tested using ordinal logistic regression through the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 23.0. The findings revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between performance appraisal and organizational goal attainment (PA, 3.024, PV = 0.003) and reward and organizational goal attainment (R, 4.323, PV = 0.000). Based on the findings, the study concluded that talent management is related to organizational goal attainment. Therefore, the study recommended that management engage in effective performance appraisal by providing feedback and coaching to improve the talent of staff in the pursuit of organizational goal attainment. Management should provide intrinsic and extrinsic rewards to motivate the talent of staff with the aim of achieving goals and growth, which will lead to the attainment of organizational goals by selected manufacturing companies in Akwa Ibom State.

Keywords: Talent Management, Performance appraisal, reward, Organizational goal attainment.

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  • June 22, 2023
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EFFECT OF COGNITIVE APPRENTICESHIP INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD ON HOME ECONOMICS STUDENTS’ SKILL ACQUISITION IN CLOTHING AND TEXTILE IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN KOGI STATE

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EFFECT OF COGNITIVE APPRENTICESHIP INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD ON HOME ECONOMICS STUDENTS’ SKILL ACQUISITION IN CLOTHING AND TEXTILE IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN KOGI STATE

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BALOGUN, AISHA LAMIE
Department of Home Economics, Federal College of Education Okene, Kogi State
Email: aishabalogun65@gmail.com. Phone Number: 08068880220

Abstract

Skills acquired in Clothing and Textile improve students’ capabilities for job creative venture. With adequate practical work in clothing and textile on graduating, students will be competent to face the economic challenges and survive in the existing unemployment situations. This study determined the effect of cognitive apprenticeship instructional method on Home Economics students’ skill acquisition in Clothing and Textile at Colleges of Education in Kogi State. Specifically, the study was guided by three objectives. Three research questions were raised to guide the study. Also, three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study used quasi-experimental research design, specifically the pretest-posttest non-equivalent control group design. The study was carried out in Kogi State, Nigeria. The population of the study is 372 Home Economics students in Kogi State College of Education Ankpa, and Federal College of Education Okene. The sample size for the study is 91 students drawn from intact classes.  The students were split into two groups namely; control and experiment group. The instrument for data collection is a test titled “Home Economics Achievement Test”. The instrument was subjected to face and content validation. In order to ascertain the reliability of the instrument, items of the instrument were trial tested among 25 students and the data collected was analysed using Cronbach Alpha method. The result showed a reliability coefficient of 0.74 which is an indication that the instrument is reliable. Data for the study were collected through the administration of the test instrument to the students by the researcher and three other research assistants. Data collected for the study were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while the hypotheses formulated were tested using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The findings of this study revealed that there is a significant difference in the mean score of students taught Clothing and Textile with the use of modeling, coaching, scaffolding methods and those taught with lecture method. The study concluded that cognitive apprenticeship instructional methods of modeling, coaching and scaffolding are more efficient methods of teaching Home Economics students’ skill acquisition in Clothing and Textile at Colleges of Education in Kogi State. The study recommended that teachers should be trained on the use of cognitive apprenticeship instructional methods so that they can use it effectively.

Keywords: Cognitive Apprenticeship, Instructional Method, Home Economics Students, Skill Acquisition, Clothing, Textile, Colleges of Education, Kogi State

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