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The Relationship between Human Resource Management Practices and Employee Performance in Nigeria Educational Sector, Moderating Effect of Employee Engagement: A Theoretical Approac.
(2017-04) Malam Salihu Sabiu; Umar Abdullahi Abboh; Nurudeen Bello Ahmed
A quite number of factors have been studied as the factors influencing employee performance in organization. Some of these factors include, employee commitment, personality, emotional intelligence, job satisfaction, organizational citizenship behavior among others. While some studies considered investigating the influence of human resource management practices (HRM practices) on employee performance in different context such as America, Asia and European context with very litle in sub-Saharan African countries like Nigeria. However, some of these studies used specific practice while others used groups. Despite these studies, however, studies attempted to investigate the impact of HRM pracices and employee performance has reported mixed findings; therefore, an interacting variable is suggested. This paper proposes employee engagement as potential moderator to enhance the relationship between HRM practices and employee performance. Five hypotheses were theoretically developed base on the reviewed literature, to be achieved if the model empirically validated.
African journal of stability and development
(2019-11) Aminu Nassir Brimah; Nurudeen Bello Ahmed
This study examined the effects of entrepreneurial characteristics on the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kwara State Nigeria. Using a multistage sampling procedures, a total of one hundred and fifty entrepreneurs were selected and participated in the survey. A structured questionnaire was adopted for data collection on entrepreneur characters affecting performance of SMEs. The data were sought and analysed using SMART PLS. The Cronbach's alpha of 0.892 obtained from the data was used for the analysis. Based on the findings derived from PLS SEM creativity, proactiveness, self-confidence, risk taking have significant positive effects on profitability of SMEs.
EFFECT OF DIVERSITY ON THE MORALE OF ACADEMIC STAFF IN KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY
(2020-01) Nurudeen Bello Ahmed; YUSUF Aishat Ajoke; RAHMAN Oladimeji Mustapha
Diversity in the Nigerian University system is giving little of no attention but has severe consequences of its employees due to divergence in cultural beliefs and orientation as well as environmental upbringing. Diversity issues abound in the institution and it is expedient that Chen que pry chief defeat fier of at at on i hore i trademi contes Kwara State University, Malete. A cross sectional survey was conducted with a sample of 170 academic staff to test the hypotheses. The study adopted a corvenience sampling which involved selection of the section of population that provided information on the study. The data was analysed using standard multiple regression. The findings of revealed that diversity has significant effect on academic staff morale. The mixture of languages, ethnicity, religion and educational background enhance the morale employees in the academic institutions. This study thereby concluded that, diversity presents a great opportunity for organisations particularly the academic institutions in synihesizing different, ideas and teamwork, learning and growth, effective communication and diverse experierce among different gender, ethnic group religion, and cultural background. The study therefore recommends that the institution should target the recruitment of based on educational level, ethnic diversity, and religious diversity to reenergize the academia as their physical resilience, willingness to learn new things and knowledge of technology enhances productivity and thus assist in improving their morale within the organization.
EFFECT OF LEADERSHIP STYLES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES IN BOWEN UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, OGBOMOSO
(2020-07) Oyegbami A. O; Yahaya A. A; Nurudeen B
The study examined the effect of leadership styles on the performance of the employees in Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. Simple Random Sampling technique was adopted in selecting a total of two hundred and sixty (260) respondents as sample for the study, while relevant data was gathered with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Four hypotheses were formulated, descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used to analyze the data. The descriptive statistics of simple percentage, mean, and standard deviation was used to meaningfully describe the data collected for the study while the inferential statistics of logit regression was used to achieve the objectives of the study and test the hypotheses formulated for the study. Findings showed positive and negative correlation between leadership style dimensions and organizational performance. It was also found that leadership style dimensions jointly predict organizational performance, which counted for 23% variance of performance. The study concluded that transformational and democratic leadership style should
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTORY PENSION SCHEME: A STUDY OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN SOKOTO STATE
(2020-12) Nurudeen Bello Ahmed
The Defined Contributory Pension Scheme also known as the New Contributory Pension Scheme was introduced in 2004 mainly to bring succor to employees in both the public and private sectors access to their pension benefits with ease. Unlike what obtains in the previous pension plans associated with severing consequence of failure necessitated the birth of the Defined Contributory Pension in Nigeria. Yet the plan did not go unnoticed with complaints such as employees opening retirement savings account (RSA) or the temporary retirement savings account (TRSA), awareness of interest or commission accruable to pension assets, notification of pension monthly contribution as and when due as well as the accessibility to pension assets. These are the problems the study seeks to find answers to. The study major objective through the stated instrumentality was to find out the level of the policy effectiveness. The study used primary data generated from Federal government employees and retirees in Sokoto state through the administration of a closed ended structured questionnaire. ANOVA and Spearman Correlation were used to test the hypotheses with the aid of Stata and SPSS. The study found that there is no significant difference between the opinions of serving employees and retirees in terms of opening of Retirement Savings Account or Temporary Retirement Savings Account, that there is a significant relationship between employees and retirees in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies in terms of awareness of interest or commission accruable to pension assets, that serving employees and retirees in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies have difference in opinion in terms of receipt of notification of pension monthly contributions and remittances as and when due, and that there was a significant dilference between serving employees and retirees in terms of accessibility of pension benefits after retirement. On the basis of the foregoing findings, the major conclusion drawn from this study is that the defined contributory pension scheme has performed credibly since its inception and that when adequately allowed functioning will be effective to achieve the essence for which it is enacted.
THE EFFECT OF WORK ETHICS ON JOB SATISFACTION AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA
(2021) Nurudeen Bello Ahmed; Abigael Joy Aluku; Rahman Oladimeji Mustafa
It has been shown that the bad degradation of ethical conduct in the organization, continuous investigation of the asymmetry between productivity and worker commitment about employment have been satisfied. Results shown in practice could not improve employee performance in different work ethics. The effect of work ethics on employee performance has been explained when employee satisfaction is perceived as a mediator variable. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of unethical behavior on employee commitment and productivity in Nigeria. For the study, a descriptive survey research method was used, with fifty valid questionnaires distributed to employees from five cluster government establishments in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Secondary data and documentation were also reviewed and used in the study.
AL-HIKMAH MANAGEMENT Review
(2021) Nurudeen bello ahmed
About two decades away from the implementation of the New Pension Act 2004 and the repealed Act 2014 as amended subjected the "ing conditions of older persons (retirees) in Nigeria to a more detenoratedanderodingstatus due to economic hardship and purchasing power largely attributed to the value of the Naira, particularly on the care forthe old-age. The study specifically looked at sections 3 (Establishment of contributory pension scheme 2014 as Amended), 4 (Rate of contribution to the scheme) and 7(Retirement benefits). Relevant provisions under the PRAct, 2014 with particular reference to the sections 3,4 and 7 were reviewed having also considered relevant literatures with respect to period under economic recession and the effects of it on retirees. Content Analysis was adopted to enable proffer suggestions and recommendations on the study. The studyconcluded that it has been established that economic recession once hit, effects retiree benefits through the instrumentality of the PFA's. The study suggests that sections 4(2) and 7 of PRA Act, 2014 be reviewed legislatively as a result of frequent entry of Nigeria into recession which posit economic hardship akin to inflation and the value of the naira.
EFFECT OF SCHOOL MANAGEMENT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS
(2021-01) Olaniyan, Florence A.;; Brimah, Aminu N.; Nurudeen, Bello A.
Management is an indispensable element for the establishment of proper functioning and success of all organizations, social, political, religion, business and education. It coordinates all factors of production to achieve an objective. This study sought to analyze the effect of school management on academic performance of selected private secondary schools in llorin metropolis. The study specific objectives were to: i, determine the effect of educational innovation on student engagement and motivation. it: to examine the effect of decision making on accuracy and alignment of student. The study employed mixed method using triangulation approach. 277 Questionnaire was distributed online, data gathered were analyzed using inferential descriptive statistics and interview. The interview conducted was analyzed using Nnivo 12.Multiple Regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses and the result of the hypotheses showed the significant effect of educational innovation on students engagement and motivation which was less than the p-value of 0.1. The result of decision making on student accuracy and alignment is statistically significant at 1%,Based on the findings of the study, the results showed that school management has a significant effect on academic performance of selected private secondary schools in llorin metropolis. Therefore, the following recommendations were made, educational innovation should be concentrated on that which will increase students test score and conceptual understanding as well as enhancing students creativity, imagination and problem -solving skills. Stakeholders are not to be neglected in decision making.
EFFECT OF FINANCE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANGE OF SELECTED PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS
(2021-01) Olaniyan, Florence A.; Brimah, Aminu N.; Nurudeen, Bello A.
Finance is on indispensable element for the proper functioning and success of the educational system. It is an essential tool in achieving an objective. This study analyzed the effect of finance on academic performance of selected private secondary schools in lorin metropolis. The study specific objective is to ascertain the effect of finance on academic performance. The study employed mixed method using triangulation approach. 277 Questionnaire was distributed on-line; data gathered were analyzed using inferential descriptive statistics and interview. The interview conducted was analyzed using Nnivo 12. Multiple Regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses and the result of the hypotheses showed the significant effect of finance on instructional quality design which was less than the p-value of 0.1. Based on the findings of the study, th" Yesults showed that finance has a significant effect on academic performance of selected private secondary schools in llorin metropolis. Therefore, the following recommendations were made, 26% of the total budget of the school should be allocated to promote education and there is the need for Philanthropist to assist the less privileged who are outstanding in academics but are financially constraint, they should be given scholarship awards, learning material to enhance their performance.
EFFECT OF PRODUCT INNOVATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMES IN ILORIN METROPOLIS
(2021-01) Nurudeen bello ahmed
Product innovation refers to the complete process of bringing improved product or service to the market ranging from the generation of product idea to the commercialization of the product or service. It has been established that for SMEs to maintain competitiveness, there must be a continuous and consistent flow of improved products or services or improvement on existing products that can meet up with the changing customer demands. This study examined the effect of Product innovation on the Performance of SMEs in Ilorin metropolis. The study objectives are to determine the relationship between quality improvement and customer satisfaction of SMEs in llorin metropolis, examine the extent to which packaging improvement affects the market share of SMEs in Ilorin metropolis, determine the relationship between value addition and the sales volume of SMEs in llorin metropolisand examine the extent to which eco-friendliness affects profitability of SMEs in Ilorin metropolis. The study employed quantitative -method and data were collected through self-structured administered questionnaires. 387 copies of questionnaire were administered to the selected SMEs within Ilorin metropolis. PLS-SEM was used to test the hypotheses. The results generally showed that product innovation has significant effect on the performance of SMEs in Ilorin metropolis. The study recommended that SME's should dwell into expanding the horizon of thinking regularly in the kind of product or service they offer to the market.
The Impact of Reward System on Employee Job Commitment: A Study of Health Workers in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
(2022) Nurudeen Bello Ahmed; Aminu Nasir Birmah; Kabir Mustapha
Reward system is viewed basically as a means of encouraging employee to boost their productivity. The twist by most organization particularly the ones in the public sector, pays little or no attention on rewarding their staff. This study examines the impact of reward system on the employees’ commitment of Health Care workers at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital. The population of the study is made up of 3010 staff of the Hospital. Employing the use of questionnaire to source data from the respondents. A sample of 301 was used applying Krejcie and Morgan sample size. However, only 250 questionnaires were returned representing over 70%. The method of data analysis was multiple regression model from SPSS version 25.0. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between reward system (as proxies by compensation, training and development, conducive working environment, promotion) and work commitment of health workers as evidenced from the p-value of 0.458, 0.000, 0.000 and 0.000 respectively. The findings shows that there is a positive effect between compensation, conducive working environment, promotion and work productivity, while there is an inverse effect between staff training and development with work productivity. It is therefore recommended that organizations should lay much emphasis on giving compensation, providing e-conducive working environment, and promoting deserving staff when due as well as re-invigorating e-training and development at UITH.
A Survey on Supply Chain and Customer Satisfaction of Selected Pharmaceutical Companies in Kwara State
(2022-01) Nurudeen Bello Ahmed
Supply chain plays a major role to the success of any production-oriented organization. In fact, most pharmaceutical companies have paid limited emphasis on this factor as a major impediment to the smooth operations of achieving its objectives particularly satisfying customers. This study therefore examines the effect of supply chain integration on customer satisfaction of pharmaceutical firms in Kwara State of Nigeria. The paper adopted a cross sectional survey design, involving the use of questionnaire as research instrument. The population comprises of the 283 employees in the pharmaceutical firms in?" vara State and employed the convenience sampling techniques to arrive at a sample of 169 respondents. The study with the aid of structural equation model analyze the data. The study found that product positioning will assist in an effective supply chain in pharmaceutical products performance. Based on research findings, the study revealed there is a significant relationship between supply chain integration and customer satisfaction. The study recommends that there is a need for an effective supply chain to satisfy customers' always needs. This means that properproduct positioning can form the basis for which organizational success can be achieved. This is because the main aim for satisfying customer needs is having an uninterrupted supply of the products on the market
Product Positioning as a Marketing Strategy for Brand Awareness of Pharmaceutical Firms in Kwara State
(2022-06) Nurudeen Bello Ahmed
The study examines the effect of Product Positioning as a Marketing Strategy for Brand Awareness of pharmaceutical firms in Kwara State of Nigeria. The study adopted a cross sectional survey design, involving the use of structured questionnaire as research instruments. The population comprises of the 283 employees regarded as line managers working in the manufacturing pharmaceutical firms in Kwara State. The study further employed convenience sampling techniques to arrive at a sample of 169 respondents. The study adopted the use of structural equation model (SEM) to analyse the data. The study found that product positioning has effect on marketing strategy and therefore should be given the required effort to assist in the brand awareness of pharmaceutical products of firms in Kwara State. Based on research findings, the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between product positioning and brand awareness, hence as a marketing strategy affects the performance of pharmaceutical firms in Kwara State, the study recommends that pharmaceutical firms or companies should improve on the brand awareness on their products through proper positioning.
EFFECT OF VALUE PROPOSITION AS A MARKETING STRATEGY ON INNOVATIVE CAPACITY OF THE PERFORMANCE OF PHARMACEUTICAL FIRMS IN KWARA STATE
(2022-06) Nurudeen Bello Ahmed; Aminu Nasir Brimah; Aremu Abdulganiyu Bello
There is a lot of believe that marketing starts and ends in product or service delivery. This believe and many more envelop most companies focusing on selling of the product with little or no emphasis on the level of product satisfaction on customers. On the basis of this, this study examines the impact of Value Proposition as a Marketing Strategy for Innovative Capacity of pharmaceutical firms in Kwara State of Nigeria. The study adopted a cross sectional survey design, involving the use of structured questionnaire as research instruments. The population comprises of the 283 employees in the manufacturing pharmaceutical firms in Kwara State and employed the convenience sampling techniques to arrive at a sample of 169 respondents. The study adopted the use of structural equation model to analyse the data. The result of the study as (0.365,0.594 and 0.224) reveals that value proposition as a marketing strategy has significant effect on innovative capacity of pharmaceutical firms in Kwara State. Furthermore, the relationship between Value Proposition and Innovative Capacity as a marketing strategy impacts on the performance of pharmaceutical firms in Kwara State of Nigeria. Therefore, the study recommends that to enhance the innovative capacity of the firms, managers should be conscious of the product usability and the product style.
HRM practices, employee performance, compensation system, job design
(2022-06) Malam Salihu Sabiu; Umar Abdullahi Abboh; Nurudeen Bello Ahmed
The world is classified a global village due to the development of the internet. Technology as it is often described has taken the space for which people based their survival, including profil-oriented organisations. This study focused on examining the effect of e-Recruitment on. the growth of pharmaceutical companies in llorin, Kwara State. The study employed survey research design through the use of self-administered questionnaire. The study had a population of one hundred and sixty (160) managerial staff of the selected pharmaceutical firms in Kwara State. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. With the aid of Correlation and Regressions Analysis and in order to determine and explain the variables used, the study found that; e-recruitment has positive effects on business growth. This is shown by the probability value of 0.081, 0.05 l and 0.053 which is less than the chosen 10% significance level. The study therefore concludes among others that pharmaceutical firms should maintain or adopt the use of e-recruitment in order to boost the company revenue or profit profile. This is because e-recruitment as a new development has helped drop the cumbersome nature of manual recruitment processes to a more robust, transparent and technological exercise. The study therefore recommends that pharmaceutical companies using e-recruitment can maintain their operations and those yet to key into it should adopt he technology.
Effect of Inclusive Leadership on Organizational Performance of University College Hospital,Ibadan
(2023) Isiaka Sulu Babaita; Nurudeen Bello Ahmed; Muhammed Taofeek Olowookere
The study examined the effect of inclusive Leadership on employee engagement at the University College Teaching Hospital. This study utilized a descriptive research design to investigate the impact of inclusive Leadership on employee work engagement in the University College Teaching Hospital, Ibadan. A sample size of 379 employees was selected using stratified random sampling, and data was collected through a questionnaire survey. The data were analyzed using regression analysis, and the results revealed a that (β = 0.789, t = 11.819, p = .005), which shows inclusive Leadership positively affects employee work engagement in University College Teaching Hospital. The findings emphasize the importance of inclusive Leadership in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment, which fosters employee engagement, innovative behavior, and prosocial behaviors. The study suggests that organizations should prioritize leadership training programs, open communication, and diversity and inclusion initiatives to promote inclusive Leadership and enhance employee engagement.
Effect of Voluntary Contribution on Contributory Pension Assets of Federal Government Employees in Kwara State
(2023) Nurudeen Bello Ahmed; Afolayan Anthony Kehinde; Olarenwaju Bello Alao1
The introduction of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in Nigeria has over the year’s undergone series of amendments since its inception. With this perception aimed at improving the welfare of retirees seems noticeable for the purpose of increasing employees’ assets. Whether these assets increase or not is yet to be registered and made public even with the inclusion of voluntary contribution in the repealed Act PRA 2014. This study is on the effect of voluntary contribution on assets of federal government employees in Kwara state. This study hypothesis is that there is a positive effect between voluntary contribution on the employee’s assets in the federal ministries, departments and agencies in Kwara state. The study employed descriptive survey research design that is cross sectional in nature to ascertain the effectiveness of the voluntary contribution for increased pension assets. The study used simple random sampling from among the population of federal employees serving in ministries, departments and agencies in Kwara state. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data using regression analysis with the aid of SPSS version 25.0. The study found that there is a positive significant effect between voluntary contributions and contributory pension assets of employees with (p < 0.0001) which means that voluntary contributions have effect on contributory pension assets on employees. Therefore, employees should delve into having a more robust voluntary contribution to increase their pension assets at retirement
A TEST OF PROACTIVE ENTREPRENEURIAL PRACTICE ON MARKET SHARE OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
(2023-04) Harona Tanimu Mohammed; Nurudeen Bello Ahmed; Zekeri Abu'; Mustapha Nmanda Mattapha'
Proactive entrepreneurial practice is an element of corporate entrepreneurship. Consequently, proactive catrepreneurial practice shapes the environment by creating beforehand a platform that contains he challenges that may come with new products, technologies, and administrative procedures, as opposed to reacting to the environment. Typically, proactive business enterprises have a forward-looking perspective, the ability to anticipate and be prepared for the future, and a pioneering spirit (Terence & Titiom, 2009). According to Gunday, Ulusoy, Kilic, and Alpkan (2011), a formidable proactive strategic posture equips businesses with the ability to anticipate potential changes in the business environment and even exert a favourable influence over it. Strong proactive thinking is likely to provide businesses with a variety of capabilities to anticipate the needs of customers and the reactions of market competitors. Proactive entrepreneurial practice is acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes; as such, it may be essential to corporate entrepreneurship as it suggests a forward-looking perspective accompanied by innovative or new-venturing behaviour. Proactive entrepreneurial practice relates to the significance of initiative in the entrepreneurial process.
Effect of Corporate Governance on the Performance of Listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
(2024) Aminu Nassir Brimah; Nurudeen Bello Ahmed; Ghalib Hammed Olayiwola
The study examined the impact of corporate governance on the financial performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study looked at how corporate governance prevailing in commercial banks in Nigeria could signal the effectiveness of governance on financial performance. The study employed a longitudinal data design. It combines the features of cross-sectional and time-series designs in a research study. Judgmental sampling technique was used to collect a convenient sample to effectively represent the population while eliminating potential biases especially in surveys. The FUGAZ Banks, representing five commercial banks, were selected for this study. These include First Bank, Access Bank, Zenith Bank, UBA, and GTCO. Secondary data was utilized in this study and information for 2013 through 2022 were obtained from annual reports, accounts, and certain relevant NSE fact books from the Nigerian sampled companies. The study used panel regression to investigate how financial performance for the period was affected by corporate governance structure. Dynamic Panel data regression was used. The analysis indicates corporate governance i.e. board size and audit committee have significant impact on the financial performance of money deposit banks in Nigeria. The study recommends that companies should carefully consider the size and composition of their boards, aiming for a balance between representation and efficiency. Audit committees should consist of independent directors with relevant expertise to effectively oversee financial matters.
SUSTAINED PUBLIC POLICIES AND NATIONAL INTEGRATION IN NIGERIA: THE INEVITABILITY OF EFFECTIVE HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYSIS
(2024) Nura Abubakar Allumi; Nura Sadi Akilu; Nurudeen Bello Ahmad,; Jafaru Abdu Gambarawa
Since after Nigeria’s independence, keeping the country unified has not been an easy task. Several administrations tried several public policies, up to the moment there are clamors of marginalization and threats of secession. Through the use of extant literature as well as policy instruments, this paper attempts to examine the challenges from the perspective of human resource management (HRM) perspective. The study employs documentary analysis which is a social research technique and is a significant research machination in its own right and is a central part of most schemes of triangulation. The paper argues that the success of public policies which is evident in their continuity revolves around a number of factors and situations that are multifaceted in nature such as economic, social, political and technical. It was also concluded that the factors have a symbiosis rapport among them. It is recommended that comprehensive human resource analysis frameworks should be implemented because it is essential for aligning public policies with effective execution and fostering national integration in Nigeria.

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