1. IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY THROUGH HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Background To The Study
Human Resource Management (HRM) is of strategic importance in all organizations. It contributes to the success of the organization and creates competitive advantage for the organization (Rana & Rastogi, 2010). The way HRM practices and polici...
2. AN ASSESSMENT OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM AND THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
Background of the study
Accounting is critical to the success or failure of modern commercial organizations. (Amidu, John, & Joshua. 2011). Systems are responsible for recording, analyzing, monitoring, and assessing the financial health of corporate...
3. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STANDARD COSTING AS A CONTROL TOOL FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION IN MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
BACKGROUD OF THE STUDY
Knowing that a standard is a pre-determined foundation or benchmark against which actual performance results are measured. A standard cost is a predefined or established cost, objective, or goal that the management of a business o...
4. ASSESSMENT OF EFFICIENT INVENTORY MANAGEMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NIGERIA
Background to the study
The material or inventory management function is one of the most relevant roles in most businesses in terms of its importance and integration into the broader organizational architecture. Despite growing recognition of the import...
5. THE CHALLENGES OF MODERN AUTOMATION ON THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF SECRETARIES IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Background of the study
Work was the major activities of man before the industrial revolution, that was the period marked with mechanization of work, presently computer is representing mechanization thereby turning the work into automation. The 21st century has wi...
6. ASSESSMENT OF THE PROJECT FAILURE IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROJECTS
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Construction projects in developing countries such as Nigeria requires much labour. Governments and Private organizations, especially governments in developing countries, have witnessed project failures in their project implementation, although there might be some...
7. AN ASSESSMENT OF BUILDING COST MANAGEMENT
ABSTRACT
Lack of in-depth knowledge of whole life costing implication in building design cost management has over the years fueled the increasing bias towards the quantity surveyors estimate. Whole life costing constitutes cost management tool that enha...
8. PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF THE ROLE OF MASS MEDIA IN REPORTAGE OF RECOVERED LOOTED FUNDS
Background of the Study
It is well known that corruption has a negative influence on countries all around the world. Corruption is likely the most significant impediment preventing the world's developing or least developed countries' (LDCs) soci...
9. ASSESSMENT OF CHILD CARE STRESS AMONG WOMEN OF CHILD BEARING AGE STUDYING IN FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
For researchers in various disciplines, the term "stress" has different meanings. According to a study conducted by various researchers, stress is linked to the ecosystem and population of organisms. Temperature, cold,...
10. IMPACT OF AUTOMATED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM ON PAYROLL PREPARATION IN SOME SELECTED LARGE ORGANISATIONS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Business organization, especially the large ones exit to carry out certain duties and responsibilities to their owners and those who have interest in...
11. IMPACT OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION ON THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS OF AN ORGANIZATION
Background To The Study.
At independence, Nigeria joined the committee of nation with the hope for a better tomorrow. We were able to feed ourselves and were of course almost self-sufficient. Subsequently our hopes seemed unattainable. We seem to be go...
12. IMPACT OF GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET
Background to the Study
Several local and international media have reported on the cause, impacts and the consequences of global financial meltdown. The global financial meltdown is a situation where the world’s status quo can no longer be maintained (Ajayi, 2013)...
13. AN ASSESSMENT INTO THE MANAGEMENT OF ACCOUNTING METHODS AS A TOOL FOR DECISION MAKING IN AN ORGANIZATION
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and managing are just a few of the tasks performed by an organization as part of its management process. According to Brech (2020), the best definition of management for everyday use is as...
14. SOCIAL ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED(OR QUOTED) MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN LAGOS STATE OF NIGERIA
Background to the study
Social accounting is the branch of accounting that assists a business in being accountable to all of its stakeholders in all of its operations and activities. Social accounting practices are concerned with the gathering and disse...
15. EVALUATING TENDERS IN PUBLIC SECTOR PROCUREMENT
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
A layperson's conception of tenderness encompasses a wide range of concepts, such as doting on a kid or something young. In this context, however, tender is defined as "an offer made in writing by one party to another to...
16. THE ADOPTION LEVEL OF MODERN MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING TECHNIQUES BY SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES (SMEs) IN KWARA STATE
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the adoption level of modern management accounting techniques by small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Kwara State. Specifically, the study was aimed at ascertaining the rate of awareness level of activity based...
17. COST ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AND PRODUCT COSTING IN SELECTED PAINT MANUFACTURING COMPANIES PORT HARCOURT
ABSTRACT
The study examine cost accounting information and product costing in selected paint manufacturing companies Port Harcourt, This study was undertaken majorly to determine the usefulness of cost accounting information in paint manufacturing companies in Port Harcourt. Specific ob...
18. EFFECTIVE CONTROL OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES IN THE CATERING INDUSTRY
ABSTRACT
Hospitality industry is one of the business entities that budgeting must be functional and active. The method of it application or execution matters; it will be of good note to know that for effective hospitality operation and growth the food costing and control system should b...
19. AGRICULTURAL PUBLIC SPENDING IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Public spending on agriculture in Nigeria is exceedingly low. Less than 2 percent of total federal expenditure was allotted to agriculture during 2001 to 2005, far lower than spending in other key sectors such as education, health, and water. This spending...
20. STANDARD COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AS AN AID TO MANAGEMENT CONTROL AND PLANNING
ABSTRACT
Standard cost accounting is an overview of how standard cost could serve as an effective tool in the hands of the management, it serves as a tool for planning, coordinating and controlling various activities of operation in an organization.
Standard...
21. THE ROLE OF COST ACCOUNTING TECHNIQUES IN ACHIEVING EFFECTIVE COST CONTROL IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
ABSTRACT
This research report was carried out to ascertain whether traditional costing techniques (standard, marginal and absorption costing) are still relevant for today’s demand and greater cost accuracy. Managers and Accounting are confused about which of these techniques will...
22. THE IMPACT OF COSTING TECHNIQUES ON PROFITABILITY OF A MANUFACTURING COMPANY
ABSTRACT
This study sought to analyze costing techniques and their impact on profitability of manufacturing companies. An increase in cost (operational and production costs) which added to reduced profitability in the manufacturing sector produced the need to address t...
23. THE IMPACT OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING TECHNIQUES ON ORGANIZATIONAL DECISION MAKING
ABSTRACT
The study examined the impact of management accounting techniques on organizational decision making, a Study of 5 Manufacturing companies in Abeokuta.
This study adopted a descriptive survey design. The purposive sampling was used to...
24. THE USE OF ACCOUNTING TECHNIQUES IN NIGERIAN SMES
ABSTRACT
There have been the recent calls for additional research in order to enhance the understanding of the adoption of accounting techniques (ATs) in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). This, allied to an increasing importance of SMEs around the world e...
25. THE USE OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AS A TOOL FOR MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING
ABSTRACT
The study examined the use of financial accounting as a tool for managerial decision making, a Study of Access bank PLC.
This study adopted a descriptive survey design. The purposive sampling was used to choose two hundred (200) employees from Access...
26. THE EFFECT OF COST ACCOUNTING TECHNIQUES ON PERFORMANCE OF SMES
Abstract
This study examines SMEs and adoption of cost accounting in Nigeria. The objective solely is to determine the extent of adoption of cost accounting (CA) techniques among SMEs. Survey design was adopted to specifically identify the SMEs across t...
27. THE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING TECHNIQUES ON SMALL BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
ABSTRACT
There have been the recent calls for additional research in order to enhance the understanding of the adoption of accounting techniques (ATs) in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). This, allied to an increasing importance of SMEs around the world...
28. EFFECTS OF STANDARD COSTING ON THE PROFITABILITY OF A MANUFACTURING COMPANY
ABSTRACT
The topic of this research is effects of standard costing on the profitability of a manufacturing company. The purpose of this study was to discover if the application of standard costing techniques have any effect on profitability, to explore the relationship between standard...
29. WHOLE LIFE COSTING PRACTICES EMPLOYED BY DESIGN TEAMS OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP), which was established by the Public Procurement Act of 2006 to oversee the procurement of public projects through inter-alia the application of Value for money (VfM) practices, has admitted that “…lowest initial price may no...
30. MONETARY POLICY AND SECTORIAL PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA
Background to the study
Monetary polices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, the central bank of Nigeria and the bank of England act as advisers to the government over monetary polices. The authorities take the final decision on the matters. In Germany,...
31. COMPUTERIZED TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
Introduction
The transportation community has experienced the beginnings of a cultural shift toward embedding transportation system management and operation into our culture, work ethic Manufacturers, distributors, and third-party logistics companies all have specific b...
32. ACTIVITY-BASED COSTING AND ITS RELEVANCE IN MODERN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS
Abstract:
This research explores the relevance of activity-based costing (ABC) in modern business environments in Lagos State, Nigeria. The objectives are to: (1) assess the impact of ABC on cost accuracy and allocation, (2) evaluate its influence on pr...
33. TARGET COSTING AND ITS APPLICATION IN PRICING STRATEGIES
Abstract:
This research explores the application of target costing in pricing strategies within Lagos State, Nigeria. The objectives are to: (1) assess the effectiveness of target costing in achieving competitive pricing, (2) evaluate its impact on prod...
34. AN APPRAISAL OF ACTIVITY-BASED COSTING FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND COST CONTROL IN NIGERIA'S MANUFACTURING SECTOR
Abstract: AN APPRAISAL OF ACTIVITY-BASED COSTING FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND COST CONTROL IN NIGERIA'S MANUFACTURING SECTOR
This study evaluates the implementation and efficacy of Activity-Based Costing (ABC) for enhancing sustainability and cost control within Nigeria's manufacturin...
35. THE IMPACT OF COST ALLOCATION METHODS FOR SERVICE-ORIENTED BUSINESSES IN NIGERIA
Abstract: THE IMPACT OF COST ALLOCATION METHODS FOR SERVICE-ORIENTED BUSINESSES IN NIGERIA
This study explores the impact of various cost allocation methods on the financial performance of service-oriented businesses in Kano. The objectives are to identify the most effective cost alloca...
36. AN ASSESSMENT OF STANDARD COSTING VERSUS ACTUAL COSTING METHODS IN BUILDING MATERIAL PURCHASE
Abstract: AN ASSESSMENT OF STANDARD COSTING VERSUS ACTUAL COSTING METHODS IN BUILDING MATERIAL PURCHASE
This study assesses the effectiveness of standard costing versus actual costing methods in building material purchases in Ogun. The objectives are to compare the accuracy and reliabil...
37. THE IMPACT OF TARGET COSTING AND ITS APPLICATION IN COST MANAGEMENT IN THE PHARMACEUTICALS
Abstract: THE IMPACT OF TARGET COSTING AND ITS APPLICATION IN COST MANAGEMENT IN THE PHARMACEUTICALS
This study examines the impact of target costing on cost management within the pharmaceutical industry in Lagos. The objectives are to analyze how target costing is applied, assess its e...
38. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PREDOMINANT METHOD BETWEEN VARIABLE COSTING VERSUS ABSORPTION COSTING TECHNIQUES IN REAL ESTATE
Abstract: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PREDOMINANT METHOD BETWEEN VARIABLE COSTING VERSUS ABSORPTION COSTING TECHNIQUES IN REAL ESTATE
This research assesses the predominant method between variable costing and absorption costing techniques in the real estate sector in Ogun. The study's obje...
39. THE IMPACT OF COST ACCOUNTING FOR JOB ORDER AND PROCESS COSTING SYSTEMS: A CASE STUDY OF COCA COLA
Abstract: THE IMPACT OF COST ACCOUNTING FOR JOB ORDER AND PROCESS COSTING SYSTEMS: A CASE STUDY OF COCA COLA
This study examines the impact of cost accounting on job order and process costing systems, focusing on Coca Cola's operations in Lagos. The objectives are to analyze how cos...
40. AN EXAMINATION OF COST MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES IN THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR
Abstract: AN EXAMINATION OF COST MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES IN THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR
This research examines various cost management techniques within the hospitality sector in Abuja. The study's objectives are to identify the most effective cost management techniques, assess their impac...
41. THE EFFECT OF COST ALLOCATION FOR SHARED SERVICES AND OVERHEADS
Abstract: THE EFFECT OF COST ALLOCATION FOR SHARED SERVICES AND OVERHEADS
This research explores the effect of cost allocation methods for shared services and overheads in large corporations in Lagos. The study's objectives are to evaluate the effectiveness of various cost allocatio...
42. AN ASSESSMENT OF COSTING METHODS AND THEIR IMPACT ON SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Abstract: AN ASSESSMENT OF COSTING METHODS AND THEIR IMPACT ON SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
This study assesses the impact of various costing methods on sustainability and environmental compliance in manufacturing companies in Enugu. The objectives are to evaluate the eff...
43. COSTING TECHNIQUES FOR DECISION-MAKING IN SERVICE INDUSTRIES
Abstract: COSTING TECHNIQUES FOR DECISION-MAKING IN SERVICE INDUSTRIES
This research investigates the role of various costing techniques in decision-making within service industries in Abuja. The study's objectives are to identify the most effective costing techniques, assess their...
44. AN APPRAISAL OF COSTING METHODS FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND BENCHMARKING
Abstract: AN APPRAISAL OF COSTING METHODS FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND BENCHMARKING
This research appraises various costing methods used for performance evaluation and benchmarking in the manufacturing sector in Enugu. The study's objectives are to compare the accuracy and reliabi...
45. THE IMPACT OF COSTING TECHNIQUES FOR ACTIVITY-BASED MANAGEMENT IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
Abstract: THE IMPACT OF COSTING TECHNIQUES FOR ACTIVITY-BASED MANAGEMENT IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
This study examines the impact of costing techniques on activity-based management (ABM) in the pharmaceutical industry in Lagos. The objectives are to evaluate the effectiveness of va...
46. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF COSTING METHODS FOR OUTSOURCING AND OFFSHORING DECISIONS
Abstract: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF COSTING METHODS FOR OUTSOURCING AND OFFSHORING DECISIONS
This research assesses the impact of various costing methods on outsourcing and offshoring decisions in manufacturing companies in Lagos. The study's objectives are to evaluate the effe...
47. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF COSTING METHODS FOR OUTSOURCING AND OFFSHORING DECISIONS
Abstract: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF COSTING METHODS FOR OUTSOURCING AND OFFSHORING DECISIONS
This research assesses the impact of various costing methods on outsourcing and offshoring decisions in manufacturing companies in Lagos. The study's objectives are to evaluate the effe...
48. THE INFLUENCE OF COST ALLOCATION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
ABSTRACT
THE INFLUENCE OF COST ALLOCATION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
This study investigates the influence of cost allocation on financial performance by addressing: (1) the methods of cost allocation most commonly used; (2) the impact of accurate cost allocation on financial re...
49. THE ROLE OF ACTIVITY-BASED COSTING IN BUSINESS OPERATIONS
ABSTRACT
THE ROLE OF ACTIVITY-BASED COSTING IN BUSINESS OPERATIONS
This study explores the role of activity-based costing (ABC) in business operations, focusing on: (1) the effectiveness of ABC in cost management; (2) the impact of ABC on operational efficiency; (3) the challe...
