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Job Autonomy and Employee Performance in Public Institutions in Nigeri...
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EDONYABO Fidelis*1, OKEREKA Onofere Princewill Ph.D2, MUKORO Akpomuvire Ph.D3
1*-2-3Department of Public Administration, Delta State University, Abraka
21-32
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21449264

This study examined the impact of job autonomy on employee performance in selected Federal government hospitals in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria. Job autonomy, a critical element of employee empowerment, was analyzed through four dimensions: flexible work schedules, flexible working hours, participation in decision-making, and clear work criteria. Questionnaire was employed as the research instrument for this study with 170 respondents deemed usable and the study relied on the Agency Theory as its theoretical framework. Data collected were analysed using Pearson’s coefficient of correlation and linear regression analysis with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 23. The findings affirmed that flexible work schedules enable employees to balance professional and personal responsibilities, reducing stress and enhancing job satisfaction. Similarly, flexible working hours were found to improve employee engagement and productivity by allowing individuals to align their work times with their peak performance hours. The study recommends among others that hospital administrators in Federal government hospitals in Delta and Edo States should implement policies that promote flexible work schedules. Flexibility can allow healthcare workers to balance their professional and personal lives, reducing stress and improving job satisfaction, among others.
An Assessment of Financial Autonomy and Local Government Councils' Per...
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AGIRI, Eseoghene James*1, MUKORO Akpomuvire2, OKEREKA Onofere Princewill3
1*-2-3Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Science, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
10-20
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21448973

Historically speaking there have always been agitations for the autonomy of local government in Nigeria. Fiscal autonomy in local government administration is generally accepted to be the instrument for effective and efficient service delivery for the grassroots. Local government fiscal autonomy is the independence of the local government to impose local taxation, generate revenue within its constitutional powers, allocates its financial and material resources determines and authorizes its own annual budget without external interferences. It is somewhat worrisome to observe that various literature reveals that in Nigeria, the rural areas are under developed and local government councils do not have sufficient resources to discharge their constitutional responsibilities because the state governors in Nigeria take charge of the local government council’s funds. The major objective of this study is to assess financial autonomy and local government performance in the fourth republic in selected local government councils in south/south states in Nigeria. This study employed secondary method to source of data. The adopted public finance theory. The study will enrich existing literature in Public Administration and will be used as a policy instrument for government and policy makers. The study made some recommendations that financial Autonomy should be granted to democratically elected Local Government councils for effective and efficient service delivery at the grassroots levels in Nigeria, among others.
Workplace Stress and Employee Performance: A Study of Ethiope East and...
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Ogholo, Wisdom*1, Prof. Akpomuvire Mukoro2
1*-2Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Science, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
1-9
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21426224

The success and failure of every organisation either governmental or private establishment depends on the performance of every employees. Workplace stress has become one of the most controversial issues affecting employee performance in discharging their duties efficiently and effectively. This study examined the effect of workplace stress on employee performance: a study of Ethiope East and Ukwuani Local Government Areas of Delta State. The specific objectives were to determine the effects of workplace stress on employee performance, examine coping mechanisms employees adopt to manage stress, assess the role of organizational support on the relationship between stress and performance and recommend strategies for reducing workplace stress and improving employee performance. The study was guided by four research hypotheses. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation), Pearson Product Moment Correlation, and multiple regression analysis at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed a significant negative relationship between workplace stress and employee performance, indicating that increased stress reduces performance levels. The study also found a significant positive relationship between workplace stress and coping mechanisms, showing that employees adopt various strategies to manage stress. Furthermore, the results showed that organizational support significantly moderates the relationship between workplace stress and employee performance, reducing the negative impact of stress on performance. In addition, workplace stress and organizational support jointly had a significant effect on employee performance. The study also established that organizational stress-management strategies significantly enhance employee performance. The study concludes that workplace stress is a critical factor influencing employee performance, while organizational support and effective stress-management strategies serve as important buffers that improve employee productivity. It is recommended that organizations implement strong support systems, promote effective stress-management programs, and create a conducive work environment to enhance employee performance and well-being.
The Role of Decentralization in Rural development; Evidence from Moyam...
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Gabriel Timothy Ndanema*1, Dr Morrison Kenie Lahai2, Emmanuel Conteh3
1*M.Phil Candidate, Institute of Geography and Development Studies, School of Environmental Sciences, Njala University, 2School of Environmental Sciences, Njala University, 3Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences Milton Margai Technical University
35-43
http://doi.org/10.67564/irassjahss.v3.i7.0256

Decentralization has become a significant governance reform strategy in post conflict Sierra Leone. However, results from the implementation has been mixed. This study was therefore undertaken to determine the role of decentralization in rural development. The objectives of the study were to identify the role of decentralization in rural development, determine the challenges associated with the implementation process, and to determine what changes have been observed in rural development as a result of decentralization implementation. Data were collected from 410 respondents using stratified random sampling techniques, while a semi-structured questionnaire was administered to obtain quantitative and qualitative responses. A key informant guide was also used to collect information from selected key informants. The data were analyzed using the “R” a widely used statistical tool for data analysis. The results of the study revealed that while decentralization has made some gains in promoting gender equality and service delivery, economic opportunity, poverty reduction and rural water supply remain below average undermining the effectiveness of decentralization implementation in Sierra Leone. To address these challenges, the study recommends that the government establish a transparent and legally protected intergovernmental framework that guarantees adequate fiscal transfers, strengthens accountability and oversight systems, and promotes regular collaboration with clearly defined roles among all levels of governance. These measures would enhance the effectiveness of local councils in delivering public services.
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