Corporate Governance And Earnings Management: An Empirical Analysis Of Firms In Petroleum And Petroleum Products Distributors In Nigeria
This study examines the relationship between corporate governance and earnings management of the six petroleum and petroleum products distributors out of the nine petroleum products distributors that are listed on the floor of the Nigeria Stock Exchange. Data were collected from the Annual reports and accounts of the sampled companies covering the period of ten years from 2003 to 2012.
The Growth Of Public Debt: Its Changing Nature And Growing Gravity: A Case Of Manipur
Among pressing problems of backward states in India, indebtedness undoubtedly occupies the first place. In many respects, the debt problems of the backward states like Manipur are financial reflection of the more deeply rooted inconsistencies of the development process, which are generating imbalances on an even larger scale and deepening the gap between the north-eastern states and the rest of
Principal's Leadership Style And Job Satisfaction Among Primary School Teachers In Malaysia
The article examines the effects of principal’s leadership style (transformational or transactional) on teacher satisfaction from their job. More specifically, it attempts to find out how much of the variation in teachers’ job satisfaction can be attributed to their perceptions about their principal’s leadership style. A quantitative questionnaire using 4 point Likert-type scales was administered to 25 teachers in a
Entrepreneurship Education And New Venture Creation After Graduation: An Empirical Study School Of Rural Technology And Entrepreneurship Development (sorted) Rano, Kano State Polytechanic, Northern Nigeria
Unemployment in Nigeria is moving at unprecedented level; despite various attempts by the federal government to curtail the level of menace through various programs . Most of these programs are short-lived and do not meet their objectives, which gave birth to entrepreneurship development program. Looking at its impact on new venture creation, the government imposed the program as part of
Mediating Effect Of Competition Orientation On The Relationship Between Dynamic Capabilities And Competitive Advantage Of Small And Medium Retail Enterprises In Kenya
This paper examines how competition orientation mediates dynamic capabilities and competitive advantage relationships in small and medium retail enterprises facing dynamic situations especially from large retail enterprises. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population was all small and medium retail enterprises in Kenya. The sample consisted of 358 respondents to get primary data. Data was analyzed using moderated
Merger, Acquisition And Employment In Nigerian Banking Sector : A Comparative Analysis (1999 -2011)
Consolidation via merger and acquisition reduced the number of banks from 89 to 21 banks and this send threat to bank employees that jobs will be lost . and this affect the country’s employment level there-by increasing unemployment rate. The objective of the study is to determine if consolidation increases employment in the Nigerian banking sector. In achieving this
Differences In Entrepreneurial Attitudes And Aspirations Among Women In Kenya
The situation on women entrepreneurial activities is minimal worldwide and discriminative. Literature
available shows that not many women are interested in the field of entrepreneurship. The purpose of the study
was to investigate differences in entrepreneurial attitudes, activity and aspirations among women in Kenya
The survey research was convenient as many women in business were reached and the findings were
Ethical Dilemmas In Adult Education Practice In Nigeria: The Role Of Educators
And Librarians
Adult Education involves activities intentionally designed for the purpose of bringing about learning among those whose age, social roles, or self-perception define them as adults. The adult learner is engaged in improving his or her education, whether at basic, remedial, functional level, etc. This paper discusses ethical dilemmas in adult education practice in Nigeria, stressing three major areas: teaching, programme
Working In Ghana After Retirement
Pension benefits play an important role as a source of income in retirement. In developing countries however, pension benefits are mostly inadequate and hence the need to supplement these benefits with other means of income. One way pensioners try to overcome this predicament is to re-enter the job market. This paper through a survey of SSNIT pensioners investigates the dynamics