Project Abstract

Abstract
This research study delves into the management problems faced by government parastatals in Nigeria, using Hotel Presidential Enugu as a case study. Government parastatals play a significant role in the socio-economic development of the country; however, they encounter various challenges that impede their effective operations. The study adopts a qualitative research approach, utilizing interviews, surveys, and document analysis to gather data. The findings reveal several management problems plaguing government parastatals in Nigeria, particularly focusing on Hotel Presidential Enugu. These problems include poor leadership and governance structures, inadequate funding, bureaucratic red tape, corruption, lack of accountability, and inefficiency in service delivery. These issues hinder the optimal performance of government parastatals and undermine their ability to fulfill their mandates effectively. Moreover, the study highlights the implications of these management problems on the overall performance and image of government parastatals. The lack of effective leadership and governance structures contributes to decision-making bottlenecks, while inadequate funding leads to substandard service delivery and infrastructure decay. Bureaucratic red tape and corruption further exacerbate these challenges, eroding public trust and confidence in government parastatals. The research also explores potential solutions to address the identified management problems in government parastatals. These solutions include enhancing leadership and governance mechanisms, increasing transparency and accountability, implementing anti-corruption measures, improving funding allocation and utilization, and enhancing operational efficiency through training and capacity building. By implementing these solutions, government parastatals can overcome their management challenges and enhance their performance. In conclusion, the study underscores the critical need for effective management practices in government parastatals to promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency. The case study of Hotel Presidential Enugu provides valuable insights into the specific challenges faced by government parastatals in Nigeria and underscores the importance of addressing these issues to ensure optimal performance and service delivery. The recommendations proposed in this study can serve as a roadmap for policymakers, managers, and stakeholders to improve the management of government parastatals in Nigeria and enhance their contribution to national development.

Project Overview

1. INTRODUCTION

The aim of writing this chapter introduces the research work and state the chapter with the following headings.

1.1     BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

To manage is not an easy task; hence management in many establishments is taught with problem. These affect the effectiveness of management of such establishment. A visit to any of the Nigeria organizations will convinces one if lack of managerial know-how in such establishment indiscipline, authoritarian leadership reline supreme so much that the situation get worst as one gets to lower level of organization tends to hierarchy.

          In this case, the organization tends to deterrent rather than facilitator of decision-making delegation seems not existing and everywhere it exists responsibility is designated and commensurate authority is withheld.

          In most government owned establishment the government stand has been that of entrepreneurial function instead of managerial. It is on this note therefore that this project became necessary to investigate causes effects and possible solution to problems associated with effectiveness of management in government owned establishment, using Hotel presidential, Enugu as the case study.

2.2     STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

However, a visit is any Nigeria establishment will give clear picture of an un-managerial know-how in such establishment indiscipline, authoritarian leadership style; resources are poorly utilized while organizational policies. Act as determent to facilitate of decision-making.

In most government owned establishment these appears to be more pronounced and their affects have always had untold hardship on the effectiveness and efficiency of management in such organization. It is therefore in the light of forgone problems that aroused the interest of researcher to embark on the research study with a view to finding out cause, effects and possible solution to the study.

1.3     PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

The purpose of this study is to find out the causes problems of management in government parastatals with particular reference to Hotel Presidential, Enugu.

          To identify the effectiveness and efficient utilization of both resources. To observe as resource information a signed to the government in its effort to revampering its own establishment, this is so because prevention they say is better them cure. ‘

          Identifying of the cove problems that have been hindering operational effectiveness and efficiency in the establishment and to look at the contribution of appointment to the executive positions in the organization and seek remedies where appropriate.

          Finally, to recommend possible solution of management problems where necessary.