ABSTRACT
In many establishments, especially government-owned ones, it has been found that situations, which are inimical to the achievement of organizational goals, do usually exist.These situations exist because of the kind of management styles being practiced in the establishments. Observations have shown that those at the helm of affairs in many of these establishments adopt the kind of management styles, which enhance the efficiency, and productivity level of the employees, while others adopt management styles, which hamper productivity and encourage inefficiency among workers. A closer look at some government-owned establishment reveal that the management style being practiced in them are characterized by favouritism, autocracy, inability to delegate job, poor communication with subordinates, inability to allow employees participate in decision making, inability to motivate workers for greater productivity.This study takes a critical look at the effects of these management styles on the efficiency and performance of workers in government-owned establishments with particular reference to Nike Lake Resort, Enugu.In order to undertake this study, tables, simple percentages and absolute numbers were used to analyze the data collected for the study.Several findings were made in this research among which is that the efficiency of workers is dependent on the cordial relationship existing between them and the management and also idea to encourage participation.
Based on the findings, the researcher made several recommendations and encouraged those at the helm of affairs to establish a cordial relationship with the employees and adopt a management style that will enhance the efficiency of the employees.Finally, this study is divided into five chapters. Each of these chapters was made very explicit in the main text of this study
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
COVER PAGE
TITLE PAGE
APPROVAL PAGE.
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
ABSTRACT.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
LIST OF TABLES.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study.
1.2 Statement of the Problem.
1.3 Purpose of the Study.
1.4 Scope of the Study.
1.5 Research Questions.
1.6 Research Hypothesis.
1.7 Significance of the Study.
1.8 Limitations of the Study.
1.9 Definition of Terms.
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE.
2.1 Concept and Definitions of Management.
2.2 Who is a Manager.
2.3 The Functions of a Manager.
2.4 Management by Objective.
2.5 Delegation of Responsibilities and Its Effects on Workers.
2.6 Motivation and Its Effects on Workers.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHOLOGY.
3.1 Research Design.
3.2 Area of the Study.
3.3 Population of the Study.
3.4 Sample and Sampling Procedure.
3.5 Instrument for Data Collection
3.6 Validation of the Instrument.
3.7 Reliability of the Instrument.
3.8 Method of Data Collection.
3.9 Method of Data Analysis.
CHAPTER FOUR
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DATA INTERPRETATION.
4.1 Presentation and Analysis of Data
4.2 Testing of Hypothesis.
4.3 Summary of Results.
CHAPTER FIVE
DISCUSSION ON RESULT FINDINGS.
5.1 Discussions on Findings.
5.2 Conclusion.
5.3 Implications of the Research Findings.
5.4 Recommendations.
5.5 Suggestions for Further Research.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX I
APPENDIX II
