INTRODUCTION

1.1     “Management” has been defined by various scholars in different ways. Some say it is made up of “the owners or Directors of an organization” or a system by which diverse resources are utilized in such a way that pre planned economic performances are achieved”. The Gloss any of Marketing Terms” , gives additional meaning to this definition as “comprising the interlocking activities of planning, organising, staffing, directing, controlling and co-ordinating using all liaison and communication resources available to the end”.

          These definitions by different scholars are very important to this study as we can easily see the position and importance of the secretary as well as the need for her efficiency and how she can be motivated towards contributing to profits of the organization.

CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION

1.1     BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY:

          Emenite Limited, a member of the Belgian Etex Group started operation in 1963 under the name ‘Turners Asbertos Cement Company Nigeria Limited’. The company was incorporated in 1961 with registration number Rc 2712 and the shareholding were as follows:

          Turners and Newall Limited             – 80%

          Government of Eastern Nigeria       – 20%

Due to indigenization decree of 1973, the shareholding of the company changed as follows:

          Turners and Newall Limited             – 60%

          Government of Eastern Nigeria       – 40%

With the name of the company changing to Turners Building Products (Emene)

          Owing to dwindling fortunes of the company, in March 24, 1988, Turners and New all Limited divested its interest in the company and transferred 51% of its Shareholding to Entrepreneur Societe Anonyme of Belgium (Now Etex Group S.A) and the balance of 49% went to the then