scholarly journals The Intricacies of Female Successors in Family Owned Businesses

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Nnabuife Ezimma K. ◽  
Okoli Ifeanyi Emmanuel ◽  
Arachie Augustine Ebuka ◽  
Adani Nnenne Ifechi

As a result of shortage of female successor due in part to gender bias succession practices, this study was necessitated to look at encumbrances against women successors of Family Owned Businesses (FOBs) in Anambra State. The broad objective of this study was to examine female successors and sustainability of family owned businesses. The work adopted a survey research design. The population of the study was 415 FOBs in Anambra State. Complete enumeration method was adopted so as to get the full opinion of all firms on gender issues and female succession. The data for the study was collected through structured questionnaire. A combination of descriptive (mean) and inferential statistics (chi-square) were deployed in the data analysis. The result showed that there are obstacles that have substantial effect on women becoming successors of FOBs in Anambra State and that sexism play a statistically significant role in determining successors in Anambra State. Sequel to this, it was concluded that women and men in Anambra State do not have a level playing ground in determining who becomes a successors of FOBs in Anambra state as there are hurdles women face and these obstacles have significant effect on who becomes a successors. Hence, the recommendation was that successors of FOBs should not be based on gender but on capability and the provision of level playing ground for both the female and male genders in the succession dynamics.

Author(s):  
Dr Okoye Faith Ogechukwu ◽  
Nnamani Patience Chika

The study examined the extent of Academic Achievement of Day and Boarding Secondary Schools Students in Onitsha Education Zone of Anambra State. Three research questions guided the study and survey research design was adopted. Descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study consisted 850 teachers within Onitsha Education Zone in Anambra State. The sample size consisted 85 teachers and was selected using simple random sampling. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire and the data collected were analyzed with mean. The findings revealed that boarding students academically achieve better than day students and that day students are distracted at home unlike boarding school students who are under the control of teachers for their study. It was concluded that lack of finance, educational facilities and inadequate infrastructures are the factors that affect the academic achievement of both the day and boarding students. The researchers recommended among others that students should be allowed to attend boarding schools so as to perform better and that government should intervene in schools by providing them with academic and boarding facilities


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 198-203
Author(s):  
Muslim Kasim ◽  
Arti Febriyani Hutasuhut ◽  
Tan’im Arief ◽  
Farah Ulya Suryadana

ABSTRACT: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ALLERGIC RHINITIS AND ACUTE OTITIS MEDIA IN CHILDREN IN RSUD DR. H ABDUL MOELOEK  BANDAR LAMPUNG  Introduction: Background : Acute Otitis Media (AOM) is an inflammation that happen in the middle ear and is very common, especially in children. Children are susceptible to acute otitis media (AOM) due to the shorter and horizontal anatomy of the eustachian tube. Allergic Rhinitis is one of the risk factos that caused acute otitis media in children.Purpose : The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between Allergic Rhinitis and Acute Otitis Media in ChildrenMethod: This study used an observational analytic research with cross sectional research design. The sample in this study was 59 patients diagnosed with acute otitis media at RSUD Dr. H. Abdul Moeloek in 2019-2020. The sampling technique used total sampling. Data analysis using Chi-Square testResult: The results of this study indicated that there was a relationship between allergic rhinitis and acute otitis media in children with p value = 0,047(<0,05) with an OR = 0,146 (95%CI 0,17-1,232). Conclusion: There is a relationship between Allergic Rhinitis and Acute Otitis Media in children at Dr. H Abdul Moeloek Bandar Lampung in 2019-2020 Keyword : Allergic Rhinitis, Acute Otitis Media, Children  INTISARI: HUBUNGAN RINITIS ALERGI DENGAN OTITIS MEDIA AKUT PADA ANAK DI RSUD DR. H ABDUL MOELOEK BANDAR LAMPUNG  Latar belakang: Otitis Media Akut (OMA) merupakan peradangan yang terjadi pada telinga bagian tengah dan sangat sering terjadi terutama pada anak-anak. Anak-anak rentan terkena Otitis Media Akut (OMA) dikarenakan bentuk anatomi tuba eustachius yang lebih pendek dan horizontal. Rinitis Alergi merupakan salah satu faktor risiko yang menyebabkan Otitis Media Akut pada anak.Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan Rinitis Alergi dengan Otitis Media akut pada Anak.Metode: Penelitian analitik observasional dengan desain penelitian cross sectional. Sampel sebanyak 59 pasien dengan diagnosa otitis media akut anak di RSUD Dr. H. Abdul Moeloek tahun 2018. Teknik pengambilan sample menggunakan total sampling. Analisis data menggunakan uji Chi-SquareHasil : Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara rinitis alergi dengan otitis media akut pada anak dengan p value = 0,047(<0,05) dengan nilai OR = 0,146 (95%CI 0,17-1,232).Kesimpulan : Terdapat hubungan antara Rinitis Alergi dengan Otitis Media Akut pada anak di RSUD Dr. H Abdul Moeloek Bandar Lampung tahun 2019-2020 Kata Kunci : Rinitis Alergi, Otitis Media Akut, Anak  


Author(s):  
Adijat Bola ADENIYI

The paper investigated the perception of women toward the commercialisation of the NICANVEG indigenous vegetables project. A survey research design was used for the study. Samples of 390 women (300 for quantitative and 90 for qualitative) were used for the study. The samples were selected from three out of the four states in Southwestern Nigeria where the project took place between 2011 and 2014. Two adapted instruments titled “Questionnaire on NICANVEG Project and Commercialisation (QNPC)” and “Interview on NICANVEG Project and Commercialisation” (INPC) were used to collect data. Data collected were analysed using percentages, relative significant index, chi-square and software package (Atlas ti) statistical analyses. The results showed that 182 (60.7%) of the women expressed a positive perception towards the commercialisation of the product. It was showed that the extent of involvement of women in the commercialisation indicated that 78.0% of the women participated in full-scale commercialisation of NICANVEG indigenous vegetables. Again, the result showed the major challenges facing commercialisation of the vegetables were expensive farm equipment ( = 3.57, RSI = 0.719), untimely fund ( = 3.53 RSI = 0.711) and poor market prices of vegetables ( = 3.32, RSI = 0.666). Above all, the result showed a significant relationship between levels of participation in the training on NICANVENG indigenous vegetables project and the extent of commercialization of the product (χ2 = 111.865, p < 0.05). The study concluded that positive perception of the participants had enhanced the commercialization of the indigenous vegetables.


2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prasetya Lestari ◽  
Widardo Widardo ◽  
Sri Mulyani

<p>Preventing of nutritional anemia among adolescents is low, as evidenced by student a senior high school of 2 Banguntapan which Fe tablet consumption during menstruation is still low. So that is necessary knowledge of Fe tablet during menstruation further more. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between knowledge and the consumption of Fe tablets during menstruation in adolescent. Analytical survey research design with cross secsional, a number of respondents was 64 with a total sampling technique. Instrument by questionnaire on knowledge and Fe tablet checklist to determine Fe tablet consumption. Techniques of data analysis using fisher excact. The results showed that there are only eight respondents (12.5%) whose consuming Fe tablet during menstruation with enough knowledge category. The results of bivariate analysis by fisher exact p-value=0.321 it’s showed that there was no relationship between knowledge with the consumption of iron tablets during menstruation in adolescent.</p>


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-62
Author(s):  
Oluyemisi Agboola ◽  
Muideen Olawale Aremu ◽  
Benneth Uchenna Eze ◽  
Nurudeen Opeyem Wahab

This study examines the effect of training and career development on banks employees’ performance, using survey research design, through the administration of structured questionnaire on some employees of some selected banks at Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. The findings reveal that, all the variables have positive individual significant effect on employees’ performance. The individual significance career development has the highest effect on Nigerian banks employees’ performance with t-stat = 6.256 *0.000. To further certify this, the multiple linear regression was used to test the combined effect of training and career development on employees’ performance to which only career development has positive and significant effect on employees’ performance (t-stat = 6.359 *0.000), where training has positive but insignificant effect (t-stat = 1.556 * 0.123). The adjusted R2 (0.398) indicated that, 39.8% variation in employees’ performance is accounted for by training and career development. The findings revealed that, an improvement in training and career development tends to enhance banks employees’ performance. It can therefore be concluded that, training and career development are important determinants of banks employees’ performance. Therefore, it is recommended that banks should enhance their training and career development activities towards the enhancement of their employees’ performance.


Author(s):  
F. O. Ezeokoli ◽  
M. I. Okongwu ◽  
D. O. Fadumo

Aim: The study evaluates how COVID-19 safety rules were applied in construction sites in Anambra state, Nigeria. Study Design: The study being a survey research was effected through literature review, a well-structured questionnaire and interview. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in Anambra State, Nigeria for a period of 6 months. Methodology: Being a survey research, questionnaire containing information relating to COVID-19 guidelines were randomly administered to selected construction practitioners in Anambra State, Nigeria. Accordingly, a total of 84 questionnaires were administered while 81 copies were completed, returned and found useful. This corresponds to a response rate of 96%. The data were analyzed using Relative importance index and ranked appropriately. Results: The study found out that maintaining stay at home policy if one is sick (0.827), use of face covering/face mask (0.793), placing wash stations or hand sanitizers in multiple locations at construction sites (0.714), maintaining a daily attendance log for all staff and visitors (0.689) and use of provision of personal protective equipment (0.679) are the commonly used covid-19 safety guideline in the study area. The study also, observed that greater percent of the COVID-19 safety guidelines are rarely applied in the study area. Conclusion: The study concluded by recommending that construction sites in the study area should integrate the recommended safety guidelines in its daily operations and/or activities despite the fact that such practices may attract extra cost and disrupt site activities were contacts are necessary as well as take more time to adjust to the new normal in construction.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
Rizal Dwi Aswanto

Abstract: The research design used was survey research with quantitative descriptive research. The research subjects were 100 futsal extracurricular participants in public high schools in Kediri City District. The instrument used was a Likert scale questionnaire. The data analysis used was the percentage technique. From the results of the data analysis, 3 conclusions were obtained, namely: (1) Intrinsic motivation, namely 66 students, 66% were in good category (2) 50% extrinsic motivation of students is in the sufficient category. (3) The overall motivation, namely 70 students, was in the good category.   Abstrak: Rancangan penelitian ini yang digunakan adalah penelitian survei dengan jenis penelitian disktriptif kuantitatif. Subjek pelitian ini sebanyak 100 orang peserta ekstrakurikuler futsal di SMA Negeri se-Kecamatan Kota kediri. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu angket skala likert. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah teknik persentase, dari hasil analisis data diperoleh 3 kesimpulan yaitu: (1) Motivasi intrinsik yaitu 66 peserta didik 66% masuk kategori baik. (2) Motivasi ekstrinsik 50 peserta didik 50% masuk kategori cukup. (3) Motivasi keseluruhan yaitu 70 peserta didik 70% masuk kategori baik.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Emma E.O Chukwuemeka ◽  
Elizabeth Okechuku ◽  
Uchechi-Ben Okafor

The study investigated the effect of foreign aid on the development of different sectors of the Nigerian economy. Particular emphasis was laid on the educational sector of Anambra State. Survey research method was adopted. Data collected were analyzed using Chi-square parametric statistics. Many factors were found to militate against the effectiveness of foreign aid in achieving development. Among the factors were corruption, poor policies and institutional framework as well as poor utilization of development fund. Based on the findings, recommendations were made. These include the need for the establishment of a sound institutional framework and infrastructural facilities; also there is the need for a reform of the educational sector of Anambra state as well as all <br />sectors of the Nigerian economy. <br /><br />


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-67

A pilot study prior to this study, revealed that compensation is an integral part of Nasco group of companies, in that packages have been instituted to enhance employees moral thereby enhancing their performance which should ripple on the general performance of the company yet, employees are observed not to perform as expected. This therefore inform this study. This study adopt a survey research design. The population of the study covers all staff of Nasco group of company but will be restricted to Nasco food Strategic Business Unit (SBU) which totals 84. The instrument employed for this study was structured questionnaire. The binary regression method was adopted to find out the linear relationship between Compensation and Employees Performance. The study showed that Bonuses has a significant relationship with Employee’s performance. As employees are constantly given bonuses, they are stimulated to perform. The bonuses accrued to employees is a major stimulant of performance in organizations. Secondly, it was observed from the analysis that commission has a significant relationship with Employee’s performance. The study thus recommends that in other to stimulate performance among its employees, Nasco Foods should maintain and keep reviewing there Bonus packages. Secondly, the management of Nasco Foods and SBUs of Nasco group should maintain and improve on their current commission package


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Teguh Wicaksono ◽  
Syahrani Syahrani ◽  
Khalisa Rahmina Suryani

Online buying is a new method of buying and selling using internet as the media of transactions. It is believed that it could shift the conventional transactions, which is still the characteristic of Banjarmasin’s people. This study aims to determine cognitive, affective and conative level of the people that live in Banjarmasin in online buying’s activity based on demographics. This study wants to find out if there is any differences in cognitive, affective and conative level of it as well as whether there is an influence of demographic factors to cognitive, affective and conative level of Banjarmasin's people in online buying. This is a survey research that uses questionaire as the research instrument, and 150 respondents are taken from people who live in Banjarmasin as sample. Data analysis techniques used; categorized variabel analysis to see the distribution of respondents by category; Chi Square test to see the differences of cognitive, affective and conative level based on demographics; Kruskal Wallis test to see the influence of demographic factors to cognitive, affective and conative level. Result of this study shows that cognitive, affective and conative level of Banjarmasin's people in online buying, majority is in medium category, it means majority of Banjarmasin's people know,  understand and like to buy online; based on demographics, there is no differences of cognitive, affective and conative level of Banjarmasin's people in online buying; demographic factors do not influence the cognitive, affective and conative level of Banjarmasin's people in online buying.


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