An investigation into the problems of leadership in tertiary institutions a study of federal polytechnic, oko.
Table Of Contents
- <p> </p><p>Title page i</p><p>Approval ii</p><p>Dedication iii</p><p>Acknowledgements iv</p><p>Table of contents vi</p><p>Abstract ix</p><p><strong>
Chapter ONE
INTRODUCTION
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- 1.0 Introduction 1</p><p>
- 1.1 Background of the study 1</p><p>
- 1.2 Statement of the problem 7</p><p>
- 1.3 Purpose of the study 10</p><p>
- 1.4 Significance of the study 11</p><p>
- 1.5 Research question 12</p><p>
- 1.6 Scope of the study 13</p><p>
- 1.7 Limitation of the study 14</p><p>
- 1.8 Definition of terms 15</p><p><strong>
Chapter TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
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- 2.0 Literature Review 17</p><p>
- 2.1 Background information in the study area 17</p><p>
- 2.2 Leadership Definition 18</p><p>
- 2.3 Leadership problems 19</p><p>
- 2.4 Problem characteristics 22</p><p>
- 2.5 Leadership, Management and Bureaucracy 24</p><p>
- 2.6 Functions of a leadership and management 25</p><p>
- 2.7 Tertiary institutions and federal polytechnic 28</p><p>
- 2.8 Techniques of leadership 31</p><p>
- 2.9 Theories and approaches to leadership problems 32</p><p><strong>
Chapter THREE
SYSTEM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
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- 3.0 Research Methodology 38</p><p>
- 3.1 Design of the study 38</p><p>
- 3.2 Area of the study 39</p><p>
- 3.3 Population of the study 40</p><p>
- 3.4 Sample size/sampling techniques 40</p><p>
- 3.5 Instrument for data collection 41</p><p>
- 3.6 Validity and Reliability of the instrument 41</p><p>
- 3.7 Distribution and Retrieval of the instrument 42</p><p>
- 3.8 Method of data analysis 44</p><p><strong>
Chapter FOUR
SYSTEM TESTING AND EVALUATION
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- 4.0 Data Presentation and Analysis 45</p><p>
- 4.1 Presentation of Findings 45</p><p>
- 4.2 Discussion/Analysis of findings 53</p><p><strong>
Chapter FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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- 5.0 Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations 58</p><p>
- 5.1 Summary 58</p><p>
- 5.2 Conclusion 59</p><p>
- 5.3 Recommendations 60</p><p>References 62</p><p> Appendix 64</p><p> Questionnaire 65</p> <br><p></p>
Project Abstract
<p> This research work “AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PROBLEMS OF LEADERSHIP IN TERTIARY INSTITUTON” looking at the ineffective and techniques which our leaders used so as to inaccomplish the leadership objectives. Specifically, the work answers questions which bordered on the problems of leadership which the institution is going ontos. The five chaptered research works limit its scope of study in Federal Polytechnic, Oko using proper information gathering method to obtain data whereas twelve principle officers of the administration and academic sector are used as the sample size. Also, the interview used for data collection included students. The chapter four led to the chapter summary, recommendation and conclusion. The research work actually show the most leader ship problems which pull down the bad rapport between the management and the subordinates so as to inaccomplish the set goals. <br></p>
Project Overview
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</p><p><strong>1.0 INTRODUCTION</strong></p><p><strong>1.1 THE BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY</strong></p><p>The work “An investigation into the problems of leadership in Nigerian tertiary institutions has a critical look at the leadership problems at which the Nigerian tertiary institutions are led using Federal Polytechnic, Oko as a case study.</p><p> Leadership as known is the act of directing people/group of persons so as to accomplish as stated objectives, determines the success and failure of an organization based on the style adopted. Also leadership can be seen as the ability to influence people to strive willingly towards accomplishing groups objectives.</p><p> Konnitze and Dr. Donnell (1972) in Umeh (2005:145) define leadership as “interpersonal influence, exercise in situation and directed through the communication process towards the attainment of a specific goal or goals”.</p>
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