Productivity Enhancement In The Nigerian Public Sector

Project and Seminar material for Public Administration

Abstarct

This study was carried out to examine the productivity enhancement in the Nigerian public sector using the Nigeria Migration Service Abuja as a case study. The study was specifically set to find out the level of productivity in the Nigerian public sector, find out the factors affecting the productivity enhancement of the Nigerian public sector, and find out the possible strategies for enhancing the productivity of the Nigerian public sector. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of staff in the Visa and Residency department of Nigeria Migration Service Abuja. In determining the sample size, the researcher conveniently selected 119 respondents while 110 were received and 100 were validated. Self-constructed and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected and validated questionnaires were analyzed using frequency tables and mean scores. While the hypotheses was tested using Chi-square statistical tool. The result of the findings reveals that the level of productivity in the Nigerian public sector is low. Furthermore, the study showed that the factors affecting the productivity enhancement of the Nigerian public sector includes: ineffective leadership style, lack of adequate facilities, recruitment of unqualified workers, and lack of adequate manpower and development training. The study recommends that it is necessary that organization should set out their productivity goal before they even embark on production and the goals must be realistic, specific, comprehensive and meaningful. To mention but a few.

Table of Content

Title Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of Content
List of Tables
Abstract

Chapter One:

Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objective of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitation of the Study
1.9 Definition of Terms
1.10 Organisations of the Study

Chapter Two:

Review of Literature

2.1 Conceptual Framework
2.2 Theoretical Framework
2.3 Empirical Review

Chapter Three:

Research Methodology

3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample Size Determination
3.4 Sample Size Selection Technique and Procedure
3.5 Research Instrument and Administration
3.6 Method of Data Collection
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
3.8 Validity of the Study
3.9 Reliability of the Study
3.10 Ethical Consideration

Chapter Four:

Data Presentation and Analysis

4.1 Data Presentation
4.2 Analysis of Data
4.3 Answering Research Questions
4.4 Test of Hypotheses

Chapter Five:

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
References
APPENDIX
QUESTIONNAIRE

Chapter One

Introduction

1.1 Background to the Study

The issue of low productivity of Nigeria workers has in recent years been a matter of great concern to the nation. The rate at which productivity grows is influenced by the rate of society’s demand and the rate of inflation. Increased productivity is very vital for the health of the country because it help toimprove the conditions of the environment, enhance security and improve the standard and quality of life of the citizens. This is why David Ricardo in his study of population said that food needs to grow at a geometrical rate in order to meet the demand of the growing population. This emphasizes the need for increased productivity.

The development of a country depends on the quantity and quality of its resources, the state of technology and the efficient deployment of resources in both the production and consumption processes. In the 1960s economists; such as Frederick Harbison reconsidered and re-evaluated the role human play in the development process. Man is the dynamic factor of production. His energies, skills, knowledge and ingenuity are applied to the exploitation of raw materials and the production of final goods and services. The Nigerian labour force is dynamic, its size, and composition have been gradually changing. The dimensions of the labour force are determined by demographic factors, including the size of the population and its sex.-age composition, as well as socioeconomic factors which influence labour force participation rates.

According to Morris (2007) for any organization to be effective and efficient, adequate supply of manpower for optimum productivity must be available to carry out the operations of that organization, it, thus implies that manpower requirements of any organisation is necessary. The integration of these would help the company in forecasting the future manpower needs of the firm as regards skilled and unskilled, train its personnel to suit the company’s goals while at the same time helping each individual to reach his goal(s). However, Ogunbiyi (2006) viewed that the main problem facing most firm today, especially indigenous company is that of inadequate manpower planning. Though there is the general assumption that both skilled and unskilled labour are abundant in the country, but the question being asked is how can the work force be effectively plan to increase organizational productivity. The poser lies in the company’s objectives and personnel policies.

Yusuf (1962) defined productivity as the ratio between output and all the resources used in production i.e. capital, labour, raw materials etc. the most efficient use of all available resources. With this definition; one may ask why is the Nigeria worker inherently characterized by low-productivity in spite of all government’s efforts to improve the economy and the ever increasing need for improved productivity? Increasing productivity is a way of increasing the ability of people to do what they want, to do as well as achieving a higher standard of living for all suffering from low income and in boosting the prosperity of the overall Nigeria economy. It is in light of the above that this study seeks to evaluate productivity enhancement in the Nigerian public sector.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

1.3 Objectives of the Study

The main objective of the study is to examine the productivity enhancement in the Nigerian public sector. Specific objectives of the study include:

Find out the level of productivity in the Nigerian public sector.
Find out the factors affecting the productivity enhancement of the Nigerian public sector.
Find out the possible strategies for enhancing the productivity of the Nigerian public sector.

1.4 Research Questions

The following are some of the questions which this study intends to answer:

What is the level of productivity in the Nigerian public sector?
What are the factors affecting the productivity enhancement of the Nigerian public sector?
1. Ineffective leadership style
2. Lack of adequate facilities
3. Recruitment of unqualified workers
4. Lack of adequate manpower and development training
What are the possible strategies for enhancing the productivity of the Nigerian public sector?
1. Adoption of effective leadership style
2. Provision of adequate facilities
3. Recruitment of qualified workers
4. Adequate training of manpower and development.

1.5. Research Hypotheses

Ho: There are no possible strategies for enhancing the productivity of the Nigerian public sector.
Ha: There are possible strategies for enhancing the productivity of the Nigerian public sector.

1.6. Significance of the Study

This study will be a valuable reading material for students and researchers. The study will also serve as a manual to managers as well as other business organizations. It is hoped that the work would provoke further research into productivity in other sectors in the economy Nigeria.

The information gathered in this study will provide an empirical framework for management on the challenges of productivity enhancement in the Nigerian public sector. It is the researcher’s conviction that inefficiency and ineffectiveness resulting in low production fixity, low profitability and chaos in organizations are the products of inadequate and poor productivity. If this holds true, then a study such as this will help Nigerian public sectorto assess their the challenges affecting the productivity enhancement of the public sector and make amends where need arises, if their survival, effectiveness, efficiency and profit maximization objectives among others are to be achieved in an orderly and efficient manner.

1.7 Scope of the Study

This study seeks to examine the productivity enhancement in the Nigerian public sector, specifically, the study will find out the level of productivity in the Nigerian public sector, find out the factors affecting the productivity enhancement of the Nigerian public sector, and find out the possible strategies for enhancing the productivity of the Nigerian public sector.

1.8 Limitation of Study

Like in every human endeavour, the researchers encountered slight constraints while carrying out the study. The significant constraint was the scanty literature on the subject owing that it is a new discourse thus the researcher incurred more financial expenses and much time was required in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature, or information and in the process of data collection, which is why the researcher resorted to a limited choice of sample size covering only secondary school in Enugu education zone. Thus findings of this study cannot be used for generalization for other secondary schools in other states within Nigeria. Additionally, the researcher will simultaneously engage in this study with other academic work will impede maximum devotion to the research. Howbeit,despite the constraint encountered during the research, all factors were downplayed in other to give the best and make the research successful.

1.9 Definition of Terms

Public Sector:

Public Sector Organization can be defined as an organization that is set up as a corporate body and as part of the governmental apparatus for an entrepreneurial or entrepreneurial-like objective.

Productivity:

The measure of how resources are brought together in organizations and utilized for accomplishing a set of results.

1.10 Organization of the Studies

The study is categorized into five chapters. The first chapter presents the background of the study, statement of the problem, objective of the study, research questions and hypothesis, the significance of the study, scope/limitations of the study, and definition of terms. The chapter two covers the review of literature with emphasis on conceptual framework, theoretical framework, and empirical review. Likewise, the chapter three which is the research methodology, specifically covers the research design, population of the study, sample size determination, sample size, and selection technique and procedure, research instrument and administration, method of data collection, method of data analysis, validity and reliability of the study, and ethical consideration. The second to last chapter being the chapter four presents the data presentation and analysis, while the last chapter(chapter five) contains the summary, conclusion and recommendation.

Chapter Five

Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations:

5.1 Introduction

This chapter summarizes the findings on productivity enhancement in the Nigerian public sector using the Nigeria Migration Service Abuja as a case study. The chapter consists of summary of the study, conclusions, and recommendations.

5.2 Summary of the Study

In this study, our focus was to examine productivity enhancement in the Nigerian public sector using the Nigeria Migration Service Abuja as a case study. The study was specifically set to find out the level of productivity in the Nigerian public sector, find out the factors affecting the productivity enhancement of the Nigerian public sector, and find out the possible strategies for enhancing the productivity of the Nigerian public sector.

The study adopted the survey research design and randomly enrolled participants in the study. A total of 100 responses were validated from the enrolled participants where all respondent arestaff in the Visa and Residency department of Nigeria Migration Service Abuja.

5.3 Conclusions

In the light of the analysis carried out, the following conclusions were drawn.

The level of productivity in the Nigerian public sector is low.
The factors affecting the productivity enhancement of the Nigerian public sector includes: ineffective leadership style, lack of adequate facilities, recruitment of unqualified workers, and lack of adequate manpower and development training.
The possible strategies for enhancing the productivity of the Nigerian public sector includes; adoption of effective leadership style, provision of adequate facilities, recruitment of qualified workers, and adequate training of manpower and development.

5.4 Recommendation

Based on the findings the researcher recommends that;

For productivity to increased, there should be unity between workers and their fellow workers and also between workers and management. This makes the workers to work as one and work towards the achievement of the organization’s targets.
It is necessary that organization should set out their productivity goal before they even embark on production and the goals must be realistic, specific, comprehensive and meaningful.
Management should lower the rate of labour turnover to help solve this problem lowproductivity.
Proper recruitment and selection processes should be adhere to.

Project Material Download