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Small Arms Proliferation And Its Impact On Communal Conflicts In Cross River State Of Nigeria
The study was carried out to investigate the impact of small arms proliferation on communal conflict in communities of Cross River State of Nigeria. An expost-facto design was adopted for the study. A Pearson Product Moment Coefficient Analysis was adopted to analyze the data and interpret the result. A statistical analysis of the generated data revealed that there is
Operational Risk Management: A Case Study Of An Indian Commercial Bank.
Abstract
Operational risk in ordinary sense is the risk of losses arising to us when we don’t perform our activities appropriately; rather conduct them in a bad or improper manner. Operational risk is not a recent phenomenon; it is being managed in the financial institutions since long by ensuring proper internal control and supervision, taking of safety measures and precautions,
The Impact Of Counseling Methods In Promoting Student Discipline In Public Secondary Schools In Kiambu County, Kenya
Guidance and counseling has replaced caning in Kenyan public schools as an alternative method of dealing with school indiscipline. This study sought to establish the influence of different counseling methods in promoting indiscipline in district public secondary schools in Kikuyu District, Central Kenya. The study was guided by four objectives. A simple random sampling procedure was used to identify
An Analysis Of The Effect Of Longevity And The Economy On Annuity Costs
At retirement, the accumulated funds from investments are used to purchase annuities which invariably determine the quantum of pensions for a retiree. The annuity cost depends solely on the life table with its own life expectancies and the discounting factor which depends upon the state of the economy.
In an economic boom the discounting factor is high while in a
The Effect Of Investment Mix On The New Nigerian Pensions
Retirees in a defined contribution scheme have their yearly investments accumulated until retirement at which time pensions are purchased at the prevailing annuity rates. The state of the economy has a strong bearing in the investment returns. The investments are of various outlets mainly equities and fixed interest securities which have different investment returns.
The paper considers the following investments mix:
The Efficacy Of Human Resource Bundling In Enhancing Competitive Advantage
The research explored the concept of HR Bundling and sought to analyze whether HR bundling is key to the achievement of competitive advantage. This study therefore established the significance of the HR bundling concept in gaining a competitive edge over rivals in the telecommunications industry. The research was qualitative in nature and used the case study design. An in-depth interview
The Applicability Of The Balanced Scorecard Approach To Performance Management In The Modern Day Organisations. A Case Of A Rural District Council In Gokwe, Zimbabwe
In most contemporary organisations in Zimbabwe, it has been found that, they are still focusing on the traditional way of measuring performance (appraisal system) that emphasizes more on operational measures while ignoring the financial measures. This study seeks to establish the applicability and significance of the balanced scorecard approach to performance management at Gokwe Rural District Council (GSRDC) that operates
Purchasing Behavior Of Branded Men’s Wear – A Study On Youngsters And Professionals
The size of the consumer market in this country is vast and constantly expanding. Consumer preferences are changing and becoming highly diversified. Even industrial market buyers are exhibiting diversified preference and less predictable purchase behavior. Indians are becoming more brand conscious and spending time and money trying out new products and services. International brand is now regularly entering the Indian
