Volume 4 (2024)

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Research Article

MODERATION OF ETHICAL CLIMATE ON THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ETHICAL LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIORS

Abubakar Tabiu^*

The ethical scandals reported in many public organizations coupled with the need for employees to exert more extra efforts signifies the needs for more studies on the link between ethical leadership and Organizational Citizenship Behaviors (OCB) in the public sector organizations particularly in Nigeria. This study examined the moderation effects of Ethical Climate on the relationships between Eth...

Dec, 2024 pp. 1-13

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Research Article

ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF COMPENSATION ON RETENTION OF ACADEMIC STAFF IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA

Abubakar Lawal^*, Mohammed Lawal

Abstract This study examined the effect of compensation on the retention of academic staff in selected Nigerian universities. Recognizing the challenge of personnel management in organizations, the research focused on compensation and retention as key operative functions of personnel management. It emphasized the necessity of a well-compensated and committed academic workforce to achieve universit...

Dec, 2024 pp. 57-74

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Research Article

CHALLENGES OF THE PUBLIC POLICY EVALUATION IN NIGERIA

Ademola A. Aderogba^*, Akeem Amodu

Public policy performance is vital to effective service delivery. However, weak government's performances in Nigeria are an indication of ineffective policy evaluation. Therefore, the paper examines the challenges constraining the effectiveness of policy evaluation in Nigeria. The objectives are; to examine the relevance of evaluation to the policy performance, identify challenges to effective eva...

Dec, 2024 pp. 75-91

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Research Article

ASSESSMENT OF ETHICAL PRACTICES ON HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK IN AN ORGANIZATION; AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE.

Aisha Balarabe^*

Organizational ethics is very crucial in every aspect if Human Resource Management. This study delves into the ethical practices on the management of human resources in Organizations from the Islamic Perspective. Studies have shown limited literatures in relation to the Islamic aspect of human resource management which is a major gap in the field of study as a result most organizations are guided ...

Dec, 2024 pp. 107-117

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Research Article

THE CONCEPTUAL AND THEORETICAL UNDERSTANDING OF KERRIE UNSWORTH UNPACKING CREATIVITY–APOLITICAL SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

Aliyu Tanko Ahmed^*

The paper examines Kerrie Unsworth’s theory of unpacking creativity focusing on all aspects including drivers for ideas generation and the degree of problem finding needed at starting point of the creative process. However, in-spite of scholarly need for this review, not much adequate attention is being given especially by scholars. Creativity research has a long and illustrious history, yet the a...

Dec, 2024 pp. 118-124

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Research Article

PATIENTS’ SATISFACTION AND HEALTH CARE SERVICE QUALITY IN THE NIGERIAN NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF METHODOLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS

Babagana Mohammed^*, Najibullahi Abdallah Nuhu, Sa’adatu Babuba Muhammad

This study presents a systematic review of methodological instruments used in assessing patient satisfaction and healthcare service quality within the Nigerian National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Despite the NHIS’s objective to provide affordable and accessible healthcare to Nigerians, existing literature reveals significant methodological inconsistencies in evaluating its performance. The re...

Dec, 2024 pp. 92-106

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Research Article

MITIGATING POLITICAL THUGGERY AND VIOLENCE IN ADAMAWA STATE THROUGH EFFECTIVE POLITICAL EDUCATION

Lucky Benson^*, Mivanyi Kagu Malgwi

This paper examines political thuggery and violence as significant challenges to political development in Adamawa State. Elections in the state are often marred by violence due to the activities of political thugs, frequently recruited by politicians. Unemployed youths, driven by economic hardship and lack of opportunities, are particularly vulnerable to political manipulation. This study employs ...

Dec, 2024 pp. 42-56

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Research Article

THE IMPACT OF E-GOVERNANCE IN ADVANCING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN PUBLIC SERVICE: A STUDY OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC MUBI

Lucky Benson^*, Lawan Titus Cosmas

E-Governance plays a crucial role in fostering digital transformation in public service by improving efficiency, transparency, and service delivery. In developing countries like Nigeria, where bureaucratic inefficiencies and infrastructure gaps hinder effective governance, e governance has emerged as a strategic tool to enhance administrative processes and digital accessibility. This study investi...

Dec, 2024 pp. 32-41

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Research Article

TETFUND INTERVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES ON ACADEMIC STAFF DEVELOPMENT IN THE SELECTED UNIVERSITIES OF NORTH-WESTERN NIGERIA

Sirajo Bello^*, Naziru Muhammed Musalli, Yusuf Abdu Yusuf, Hindatu Maigari Yerima

TETFund was established in 2011 to address the problem of inadequate funding of public tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This study examined the impact of TETFund interventional programmes on academic staff development in selected universities of North-western Nigeria (2012-2022). The study was guided by Resource dependency theory. The study adopted quantitative approach. The population of the stu...

Dec, 2024 pp. 14-31