INVENTORY MANAGEMENT: IMPERATIVE FOR ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS IN MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN DELTA STATE: A CASE STUDY OF BETA GLASS PLC, UGHELLI AND PIKENSO INDUSTRIES, KOKO

Category : JOURNAL OF BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, VOLUME 9 NUMBER 4, 2017

Ojuye Thomas & Egberi Onyeyime Edith

Department of Accountancy

Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro

ABSTRACT

The study has been on inventory management as an imperative for organizational effectiveness in manufacturing companies in Delta State using Beta Glass Plc, Ughelli and Pikenso Industries, Koko, Delta State as case studies. The main objective of this study is to examine the impact of inventory management on the effectiveness of manufacturing companies in Delta State. Descriptive survey design was employed in carrying out the study. The population of the study is one hundred and twelve (112). A sample size of eighty six (86) was derived using the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) formula for sample size determination from a given population. Data were generated using questionnaire. Data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions while Pearson product moment correlation coefficient was used in the hypotheses testing. From the analyses, it was found out that there is significant relationship between good inventory management and organizational effectiveness; inventory management has a significant impact on organizational productivity and there is a high positive correlation between good inventory management and organizational profitability. The study concluded that manufacturing companies in Delta State need to assess their level of inventory control which will serve as a guide to what they need to do in order to outperform their organizational performance by using a proper inventory management practices as a tool and make them closer to achieve business excellence. Against this background the study recommended, among others, that inventory management in manufacturing organization should be well-articulated whereby the management will increase support for training and retraining of staff to improve in inventory management for organizational effectiveness and maintain production consistency for organizational profitability.

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MEDIA BROADCAST OF VOICE OF PLANTAIN FARMERS IN OBUBRA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA

Category : JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCES, VOLUME 9, NUMBER 4, 2017

¹Adinya I.B., ¹Adie U.B. and ²Obio, E.A.

¹Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Cross River University of Technology, Obubra Campus

²Department of Agronomy, Cross River University of Technology, Obubra Campus

Email: dradinyaignatius@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

This study examined media broadcast of voice of plantain farmers in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Data were collected from ninety six respondents in the study area using random sampling technique. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study found that majority of the respondents (90.63%) disclosed that they received information on agricultural programme on Radio. While 9.37% of them revealed that they did not. The study also found that 70.83% of the respondents disclosed that they adopted improved plantain suckers. While 20.83%, 1.04% and 7.29% of them disclosed that they adopted recommended plantain distance, fertilizer and herbicide application respectively. The study revealed that several constraints militated against the use of mass media to promote the transfer of innovations to plantain farmers. Based on the findings of the study it was recommended that government should provide improved plantain suckers at subsidized rate to farmers at the right time. Credit facilities should be given to plantain farmers and farmers who do not have collateral should form cooperative to enable them obtain loans from banks at low interest rate. Government should construct roads to interior areas where plantains were produced in large quantities in the study area to enable farmers carry their products to market where they can sell at a better price.

Keywords: Multi-media, Plantain, Innovation, Communication, Adoption

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SALES OF AGRICULTURAL FOODS: THE DANGER IN THE INFORMAL SECTOR

Category : JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCES, VOLUME 9, NUMBER 4, 2017

Omorogbe, Christie & Micah, Damilola John

Department of Nursing Science, University of Benin, Benin Nigeria

Department of Sociology, Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko

E-mail:damilolamicah@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

Food poisoning and fraudulent practices associated with agricultural consumption foods have assumed ugly trend in the Nigerian market. This means consumers are largely vulnerable in the ever increasing market of agricultural foodstuffs. Though efforts were made to check the trend, the reality tends to persist without boundary. This is an indication that previous works were either inadequate or not empirical to address grave area for proactive solution. In light of this gap, the main objective of the study addressed weight and measurement cheat, and the causes of food poisoning in Bodija market, south western Nigeria. The study was hinged on Steven Messer’s and Richard Rosenfeld’s Institutional Anomie theory. The study adopted descriptive design method. Cross sectional survey, quantitative and qualitative methods were used. The study population comprised buyer, seller and government official as key informants. The sample size was limited to 140 respondents. Multi stage sampling was use. This comprised purposive, simple random of ballots, stratified and convenience. The instrument of data collection comprised questionnaire, in-depth interviews and key informant. Data were collected and analysed at both quantitative and qualitative methods

Two dimensions of food poisoning were identified. Poisoning caused by farmers as a result of preservation of harvested foods by chemicals (78.9%) and those caused by sellers in their inordinate ambition for profits (69.9%). At least 75.9% of the consumers experienced weight and measurement cheat. About 60.7% of the buyers said they had knowledge of the unethical practices committed in the market place. Not less than 50.0% of the sellers were also aware of measurement cheats. The methods used included boiling derika measurement rubber to reduce size (46.7%), collaboration with artisans to boycott standard measures (19.6%) or giving false information on actual gauge (e.g. in grams, kilograms) of food items (10.9%). About 21.6% of the buyers had experienced food poisoning leading to severe health damages or death (2.1%) in some cases. To ensure protection of consumers, 19.8% suggested government regulation of informal sector through routine inspection and check to comply with standards. At least 14.6% suggested consumer education through the media.

However, food consumption in Bodija market showed that both literate and non literate consumers, high and low income earners converged to purchase their needed food materials. This means everybody is vulnerable to whatever unethical practices in place, though varied by age, education and income. In the effort to protect consumers, it is important that government should establish specialized agency to regulate the sector, extend NAFDAC services to monitor agric foods. Consumers should also insist on standards.

Keywords: Informal sector; Food Poisoning; Weight and Measurement; Agricultural Raw Food; Consumer and Seller

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A REVIEW OF THE CAUSES, EFFECTS AND WAY OUT OF SOIL EROSION ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS

Category : JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCES, VOLUME 9, NUMBER 4, 2017

¹Brai Marcellus A, & ²Ehiomogue P.

¹Department of Sciences, National Institute of Construction Technology (NICT), Uromi Edo State

²Department of Agricultural Engineering, Michael Okpara University, Umudike

Email: maxcellusng6@gmail.com,

ABSTRACT

The paper herein is an overview of the factors responsible for erosion on agricultural land, some of the factors are: overgrazing, heavy tillage operations, deforestation, poor soil conservation practices, etc. This occurs as a result of the erosive forces of wind and water on agricultural lands. It also explains the effects of soil erosion on the productivity of the land and strategies of controlling and reducing these effects on the land. Strategies such as proper soil, crop and vegetation management are considered. Also the use of mechanical methods such as terracing, bunding, filling and treatment of gullies are also described as means of controlling erosion on agricultural lands.

Keywords: Soil Erosion, Causes, Effects, Soil Management, Crop Management, Terracing

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CULTURAL CONTEXT OF HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION OF BIO-MEDICAL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN RURAL AKOKO COMMUNITIES OF ONDO STATE

Category : JOURNAL OF ARTS AND CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY, VOLUME 9, NUMBER 4, 2017

Raymond Kayode Kuteyi & Remi Justinah Jaiyeola

Department Archaeology &Anthropology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan,

Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Email: raymondkuteyi90@gmail.com,joljos73@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Household production in rural communities is characterized by cultural forces that are external to and coercive of individual; yet little has been done to examine how cultural context of household production implicate on utilization of biomedical facilities. In spite of policies and programmes designed to improve utilization of biomedical facilities among rural dwellers; they are yet to be secured health wise. This study investigated cultural context of household production and their implications on utilization of bio-medical facilities. Through qualitative and descriptive ethnography, Key Informant Interview (KII), Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and the textual analysis of documents, our study seeks to establish that values, customs and beliefs embedded in production strategies are principles that make productive activities more tasking and complex in rural Akoko communities. It therefore limits available time to utilize quality biomedical facilities, thus making people rely more on traditional remedies. Rural Akoko people preferred traditional remedies which allow them have more time for household productive activities. Rural Akoko people devoted more attention to work than healthcare. They utilize biomedical facilities at advanced stages of illnesses, resulting in various health and healthcare insecurities. The cultural strategies adopted in the household production in rural Akoko communities have a strong influence in determining the utilization of biomedical facilities. The interface between household production strategies and utilization of biomedical facilities in rural communities therefore deserves more attention in order to aid the formulation of policy for health interventions. This will improve health status of rural dwellers

Keywords: Household, Production, Strategies, Healthcare, Rural, Akoko

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UNDERSCORING THE IMPORTANCE OF INTER-AGENCY COOPERATION IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BOKO HARAM: REVEALING THE GAINS OF NIGERIAN ARMY-POLICE COLLABORATION, 1999-2015

Category : JOURNAL OF ARTS AND CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY, VOLUME 9, NUMBER 4, 2017

Chilaka, Francis Chigozie, & Idika Ikechukwu

Department of Political Science, Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State

Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State

Email: chilakafc@fuotuoke.edu.ng, wariykee@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The paper is geared towards making a case for inter-agency cooperation especially between the Nigerian army and police in the fight against terrorism. It also elucidates on failed efforts made by the government to eliminate Boko Haram activities which has made it expedient for the collaboration of the Nigerian Army and Police in the containment exercise. Using the collective security theory, the paper argues that Nigerian Army-Police cooperation is essential in the fight against Boko Haram, as it eliminated duplication of function, possible fratricide, bureaucratic bottlenecks, while it enthroned intelligence sharing, and the pooling of resources, but was not devoid of tension. Despite this, the paper maintains that collaboration is essential hence, recommends that para-military and military training should be done together, before they move to their fields of specialization. After learning the rudiments of security and receiving the same drills, for a couple of months, the trainees can now be transferred to various agencies’ training schools. This will create the bond needed for interagency cooperation.

Keywords: Army, Police, Containment, Boko Haram, Inter-Agency, Cooperation

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INTERROGATING THE ADOPTION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE PARAMETERS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PRIVATE BASIC SCHOOLS IN SIX LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS, KANO STATE, NIGERIA.

Category : JOURNAL OF ARTS AND CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY, VOLUME 9, NUMBER 4, 2017

Fabian Ndidi Nwaugo & Mansur Ali Garba

Department of History,

Federal College of Education, Kano – Nigeria

Email: fabiannwaugo@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

This paper seeks to interrogate the adoption of quality assurance in private basic schools in Kano State. For this purpose, the study employed the survey design approach to collect data from 200 respondents, out of a total population of 468 in six (6) local government areas, The fieldwork lasted from June to September, four (4) months. Data was analyzed by the use of descriptive statistical analysis. Percentage scores was used because the responses were structured following a condensed version of Likert Scale of strongly agree, agree, disagree and strongly disagree. The result showed that; first, there was an uneven distribution of private schools across the 6 local government areas as Gwale has the highest number of 118 (44.02%) private basic schools, Fagge 97 (36.19%), Gezawa 22 (8.20%), Dawaki 14(5.22%), Wudil 4(1.49%) and Rogo 13 (4.85%). Secondly, most private actors in the education sector were drawn into the industry with the urge to maximize returns on investment. Thirdly, the environments under which most of them operate are not conducive for teaching and learning. Fourthly, supervision was not adequate as emphasis was on collecting all manner of levies and gratification. The paper recommended that a data bank for all the private schools in other parts of Nigeria should be carried out. Also multiple supervisory agencies should be trimmed to one for improved efficiency with offices established in all the local government areas. Extant laws on quality standard should not be compromised henceforth and schools found wanting must be closed down permanently. The paper also recommended that the Ministry of Education and a taskforce should clamp down on private schools established very close to Hotels and brothels. Finally, government should assist them with instructional materials and also provide a benchmark for their school fees. The paper concludes that private basic schools in Kano have abandoned their complimentary function of providing quality education to the Nigerian children.

Keywords: Interrogating, Adoption, Quality Assurance, Parameters, Management.

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