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THE MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS OF GOVERNMENT PARASTATALS IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF HOTEL PRESIDENTIAL ENUGU)

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Abstract

The main objectives of this study are to find out the problems of management in Government Parastatals using Presidential Hotel Enugu as the case study, identifying the effectiveness and efficient utilization of both resources. The researchers, used both primary and secondary data to obtain her information. This is done through oral interview and administration of questionnaire to the staff of Hotel Presidential Enugu. Hotel Presidential is facing a myriad of problems occasional by the economic down fall in the nations economy. This ranges from obsolete equipments to back of proper findings by the government. Also the relationship between workers and the management has not been very cordial. This has seriously affected their jobs, some deliberately decided to come late to work and are ready to receive query from their immediate supervisor or the management. As all creative efforts, by the authorities have not yield much fruits, it is believed that the government therefore, should tak

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.

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 a managerial know-how in such establishments 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  OBJECTIVES 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.

 

 

1.4  RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS  

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    Effectiveness management guide organization proper decision making.H

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    Ineffective management does guide organization in proper decision making.H

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    Management of government parastatals has been effective and efficient.H

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    Management of government has not been effective and effacement.

1.5  SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY  

There are a lot of benefits to derived from the study besides fulfillment of the requirement for the Higher National Diploma (HND)

If management of government owned establishment is effective, it will have to uphold better corporate image which will be of good advantage to the establishment. It will help establishment to compete with help establishment to compete with the other government owned establishment around.

And also attract new customer and keep the loyalty of the old ones in government owned establishment.

1.6  SCOPE OF THE STUDY

This research is limited to the management in Hotel presidential, Enugu.

It tends to cover the development of employee as motivational tools that can be used by the organization to achieve its objectives.

1.7  LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDIES

In carrying out the research, some basic problems were encountered and this and to an extent did affect the research. One of the major problem finance considering the economic condition in which we are now, it was not easy for a researcher to carry not the study as planned. The researcher could have been more extensive than as it is now, but there was financial stress.

Time factor is another problem of the study and the research is done along side with class work and did not allow the researcher to use all her time in the research work.

 

1.7  DEFINITION OF TERMS     

Advertising:  The process of information or informing others of existence and availability of a product and creating a demand for the product.

Analysis:       The process of breaking down information into   smaller identification limits.

No Controlling:  Price: Making, Event, Conform, to plans

Decision Making: Activity of choosing between

Efficient Manage: These seek to solve problems by reducing costs. Effective manager: They tend to produce creative alternative and increase profits.

Hotel Presidential, Enugu

Effective Management:  These seek to solve problem of

reducing costs.

Management: The process that enables organization to achieve their objective by planning, organizing controlling their resources includes gaining the commitment of their employees (motivation).

Organization:       Is the process of grouping activities line of authority and responsibility.

Obsolete:             Out dated,

Public:          Is any group that has an actual or potential interest or impact of any organization ability to achieve its objectives or goals.