Problem Of Managing Public Corporation In Nigeria

Problems of Managing Public Corporation in Nigeria, A Case Study of Imo State Water Board was studied in order to find out the problems encountered in government owned companies. However, some managers in the board of directors may ignore this or even attempt to buy managements" problems.

But this will not be possible, because of its complexity. Some of their problems are inside while some are found outside the organization. in advanced countries, one of the major difficulties of managers would be how to coordinate resources to achieve corporation"s goals, but here in Nigeria, the attention of the board of directors is focused on how to siphons the proceeds of the organization just to fulfill their selfish interest.

Therefore this study will look into the special challenges that face the board of directors as regards to the management of public corporation.

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background Of The Study

Problems of Managing Corporation in Nigeria, A Case Study of Imo State Water Board was studied in other to find out the problems encountered in government owned companies.

However, some managers in the board of directors may ignore this or even attempt to buy management problems. But this will not be possible, because of its complexity. Some are found outside the organization.

In a advanced countries, one of the major difficulties of managers would be how to coordinate resources to achieve corporation"s goals, but here in Nigeria, the attention of the board of directors focused on how to siphon the proceeds of the organization just to fulfill their selfish interest. Therefore, this study will look into the special challenges that face the boards of directors as regards to the management public corporations.

Government involvement in commercial activities is a world phenomenon and it should not be seen as being unique in Nigeria.

Although the history of the public corporation is quite recent in Nigeria, (dates back to the first years following the first years following the end of the world war). Since then, these corporations have grown in leaps and bounds. Among the only corporations are the National maritime Authority, Nigeria Airways, National electric Power Authority.

There is hardly any commercial activity that government does not engage in, be it commerce, industry, agriculture or even transportation. The main rational for government involvement is to achieve a greater degree of efficiency in the economy, so as to produce and make available goods and services to her citizens.

Unfortunately, contrary to efficient running of these corporation, most of them have been continuously bedeviled with mal-administration and management. At this point, it is important to discuss what management is all about. The word management may represent a distinct and organized body of knowledge, discipline or all those who are charged with responsibility of supervising the work of others. It involves getting things done through others. But the definition of management also stresses a process, social and charges human behaviour in the desire to accomplish the objectives of the organization; perhaps, the simple way to explain "management". It is when two men cooperate to will a stone which either of them would not have done alone.

Thus, the requirements of management enterprises have reached an alarming rate that many commissions of inquiries have been instituted probe into the affairs on the background that they would identify the problems and proffer solution to them. The study includes a general assessment of Imo State Corporation. A section of this study is devoted to factors and problems that militate against its efficient and effective performance.

1.2 Statement Of The Problems

A country like Nigeria is supposed to have efficient management establishments, where both employers and employees will be satisfied and happy but unfortunately, this has not come by

Reports and complaints from employers and employees have it that the inefficiency in management of these establishments is more or less economic. People believe that the problem should be attributed to politics and religion, while others are that tribalism, corruption and bureaucracy should have a hand in these problems. Others still maintain that nepotism and lack of training are included.

However, these are more speculation have not yet been backed up by any empirical statistical evidence. Therefore, this study has been carried out to know the exact problems in the management of government enterprises in Nigeria using one of the government establishments.

1.3 Objectives Of The Study

The major objective of the study is to identify some of the factors that cause problems in management of public corporation in Nigeria.

To make recommendation on how these problems should be solved.

To find out how these problems affect the society as a whole

To find out how these problems affect the workers performance.

1.4 Research Questions

Do you think that the bureaucratic setup in your organization has some effect on the performance of the workers?

Do you think that politics has something to do with the management of your enterprise?

Does government interference affect your establishments?

Are there enough co-operations between the management and subordinate in your organization?

1.5 Significance Of The Study

This study is significant in various ways in that it will help to unveil the core management problems of public corporations.

It will help to highlight some of the benefits derived by Government Corporation as a result of efficient management.

It will also serve as an opportunity to add to the stock of knowledge already has on management of the public corporations.

The information contained in this study will be of immense assistance to government also to some other persons who might be interested in further research especially on the areas not concerned by the present study.

1.6 Scope Of The Study

The research study is not aimed to studying all the facts about management problems of public corporations, rather it is concerned with the contribution of the problems as an agent that hinders the prosperous growth of the economy. The work is directed to one of the government owned establishment in Imo State by Imo Water Board Corporation.

1.7 Limitation Of The Study

However, this study is surrounded with many problems which militate against its successful accomplishment, in other hand having cost minimization in mind; the researcher did not get in touch with all the government establishments but rather chose only one to represent all the government establishments.

Another limitations is that because of the bureaucratic setup of the organization, the research could not access required information on from the executive, though questionnaires were sent to them for their responses. Pressure of work could not allow some of them to return there as at the time they were needed.

1.8 Definition Of Terms

Corporation:

These are group of persons authorized to act as an individual, especially for business purpose.

Bureaucracy:

It is the system of authority, men, offices, methods that government uses to carry out its policies, programme and actions.

Although the word is often generally used to refer to the system of complex organization, it is made up of an avalanche number of technical hierarchical rules used to carry out policies.

5.0 Summary, Conclusion And Recommendation

5.1 Introduction

This chapter intended to give an overview of the entire research exercise, make recommendation and postulate ideas for further studies.

5.2 Summary Of Findings

Public corporations are saddled with many problems in Nigeria. However, some board of directors may ignore this or even attempt to buy management problems. But this will not be possible because of its complexity; some of these problems are inside as some are found outside the organization.

In advanced countries, one of the major difficulties of board of director/directors would be how to coordinate resources to achieve corporation"s goals. But here in Nigeria, the attention of the directors is focused on how to siphon interest. Therefore, this chapter looks into special challenges that face directors as leaders of public corporations.

In views of this, these findings were made in the course of the study:

Most directors were involved in corruption and fraudulent act in the organization, thereby missing the corporations money and resources.

Their rewards of workers are not commensurate with their efforts.

Lack of properly articulated objectives over centralization of authority of workers.

Unmotivated and dispirited workers effort.

Lack of proper training of directors contributes to the problems faced by public corporations.

Inadequate infrastructure adversely affects productivity in government establishment.

And dysfunctional leadership practices and styles.

Indeed, it is believed that these government enterprises were set up for a purpose, which range from the society to improving the economy including other related objectives.

Furthermore, from the data collection, we can unfortunately ascertain that the performance of these public corporations is nothing to write home about. The corporations have remained incapable to achieve the set objectives; it had laid out for itself. The motives of these corporations have been subjugated to corruption, personal aggrandizement, sectionalism, nepotism, etc.

5.3 Conclusion

The idea that there is management problem in public corporation in Nigeria is nothing to doubt as evidently proved from the analysis of the data obtained in this research. Many people pin-pointed a lot of reasons for these problems to included bureaucratic setup of most organizational structure and ineffective communication channel between the directors and the subordinates are revealed in the research questionnaires.

Another research question brought to light that the level of corruption in these public corporations is very high and it has adverse effects on the performance of the workers because unserious step has been taken to stop its persistence. A question also highlighted that there is not adequate training for the directors, as regards leadership styles and this has contributed in the deterioration of the director"s performance, which invariable constitutes problem to the management of public corruption.

5.4 Recommendations

Having x-rayed and diagnosed the management problem of public corporations in Nigeria, it will not be out of place to make some salient suggestion for further reading.

In view of the results of the study and in cognizance of the vital role of this corporation if properly managed, could play in the economic growth of this nation. My suggestion includes:

There should be sound management practice which will help to reduce bribery and corruption. High standards of moral behaviour should be prescribed for all people in management positions, and these standards should also be assimilated by them. The leaders of managements are prescribed in the Nigerian constitution for public offices should be vigorously enforced.

The organization structure should be explicitly and clearly stated. This will help to reduce communication problem and responsibilities of the directors. However, this will be the outstanding link upon which an orderly accomplishment of public corporations objectives could be achieved.

Government should try to provide adequate infrastructure facilities, since this counts much as one of the factors that militate against the management of public corporations.

Promotion and compensation of employee should be based on merit through an organized job evaluation procedure.

Necessary arrangement should be made once in a while for directors to go for job training, this will help them to realize the need for contingency approach to management and will invariably help the co-operation to adapt to the dynamic of business environment.

Preliminary Page(s)

Title page

Approval page

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Table of content

Chapter One

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background of the study

1.2 Statement of the problem

1.3 Objectives of the study

1.4 Research questions

1.5 Significance of the study

1.6 Scope of the study

1.7 Limitation of the study

1.8 Definition of terms

Chapter Two

2.0 Literature Review

2.1 Introduction

2.2 The performance of public enterprise

2.3 Four major answers can be expected

2.4 The causes of low productivity by public servants

2.5 The management of public enterprises

Chapter Three

3.0 Research Design and Methodology

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Research design

3.3 Sources/Methods of data collection

3.4 Population and sample size

3.5 Sample techniques

3.6 Validity ad reliability of measuring instrument

3.7 Method of data analysis

Chapter Four

4.0 Presentation and Analysis of Data

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Presentation of data

4.3 Analysis of data

4.4 Interpretation of results

Chapter Five

5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Summary of findings

5.3 Conclusion

5.4 Recommendations

References

Appendix

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