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 EVALUATION OF COST OVERRUN AND ITS CAUSES IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES IN DEVELOPING NATIONS
Background of the study
Cost overrun is a global phenomena in the construction business, when projects are rarely completed within the projected cost. In a global assessment on construction project performance, cost overrun was recognized as the biggest...
3. ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF FEASIBILITY/VIABILITY STUDY ON CAPITAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Until relatively recently, the discipline of development appraisal has remained the provenance of surveyors and developers. It largely been ignored by other participants in the development process, particularly planners, architects and constructi...
4. FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONTROL IN MEDIA OUTFIT
Background to the Study
The attainment of corporate objectives is a function of the prudent use of committed economic resources. Towards this, many industries adopt various strategies being which financial planning and control in this regards empirical evidences...
5. AN EXAMINATION OF PROJECT PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE PROJECT DELIVERY
Background of the Study
The document that serves as a guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge According to the PM BOK (2004), a project is a transitory human endeavor that has established beginning and ending dates as well as distinct goals. According to Abdu...
6. EVALUATION OF YOUTHS PARTICIPATION IN SELF-HELP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN ASABA
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out on the evaluation of youths participation in self help community development in Asaba Local Government Area. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. Th...
7. CHALLENGES OF RURAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Abstract
The rural poor are really non-beneficiaries of the enormous development efforts of the past three decades. This study is aimed at assessing community participation in rural development projects in Sapele LGA, Delta state. Data were generated from both primary...
8. COMMUNITY SELF-HELP PROJECTS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the relevance of self-help projects in rural development in Nigeria, with a focus on some communities in the Ado-odo/Ota LGA. It has been observed that successive governments in Nigeria have neglected rural communities...
9. ASSESSMENT OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ON CONSTRUCTION SITES
ABSTRACT
Construction materials are vital components of the total construction cost (about 60%) of the total project cost. Based on their importance, this study assessed management strategies adopted in construction sites in Uyo Municipal. The objective...
10. ROLE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN FINANCING AGRICULTURAL CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
ABSTRACT
The researchers, researched on the project titled the Role of Banks in Financing Agricultural Cooperative societies in Enugu State (A Case Study of Union Bank Plc Enugu Zonal Office). In pursuance of this research, the researchers divided the work into five...
11. THE EFFECTS OF PROJECT PLANNING TECHNIQUES ON CONTRACTORS PROFIT
ABSTRACT
The increased complexity of the society and high level of competition in the construction industry has made it imperative for contractors, project managers and construction companies to carry out serious planning in order to ensure project success and profits....
12. ASSESSMENT OF PROJECT PLANNING PRACTICES AND ITS IMPACT ON CONTRACTORS PROFITABILITY
The increased complexity of the society and high level of competition in the construction industry has made it imperative for contractors, project managers and construction companies to carry out serious planning in order to ensure project success and...
13. ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study
14. EVALUATION OF THE FACTOR AFFECTING GROWTH OF INDIGENOUS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FIRM IN NIGERIA (OWERRI IMO STATE AS A CASE STUDY)
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out on the evaluation of the factor affecting growth of indigenous building construction firm in Nigeria (Owerri Imo State as a case study). Specifically, the study aims to assess whether management skills influence...
15. THE IMPACT OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Abstract:
This research explores the impact of management accounting on project management in Lagos State, Nigeria. The objectives are to: (1) assess how management accounting practices support project planning and execution, (2) evaluate their impact o...
16. THE ROLE OF RISK MANAGEMENT IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Abstract: This study explores the role of risk management in project management, aiming to: 1) identify common project risks and their impacts, 2) evaluate the effectiveness of different risk management strategies, and 3) recommend best practices for risk mi...
17. THE INFLUENCE OF PROJECT PLANNING ON PROJECT OUTCOMES
Abstract: This research examines the influence of project planning on project outcomes, with objectives to: 1) assess the effectiveness of different planning techniques, 2) determine the impact of comprehensive planning on project success, and 3) recommend s...
18. THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT
THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Abstract: This study aimed to assess the impact of information systems on project management within organizations. The objectives were to examine how information systems enhance project plann...
19. THE IMPACT OF COST ESTIMATION ON BUSINESS PLANNING
ABSTRACT
THE IMPACT OF COST ESTIMATION ON BUSINESS PLANNING
This study examines the impact of cost estimation on business planning, focusing on: (1) the role of accurate cost estimation in strategic planning; (2) the benefits of cost estimation for budgeting and forecasting; (...
