ABSTRACT

This study will investigate work common in public and private sector of the Nigerian economy, to see to what extent of disparity or similarity as the case may be in both sector of the Nigeria economy, adds or reduces productivity. The questionnaire distributed were both structured and unstructured, to give room for a more expressed opinion, which means that the structured questionnaire will guide the researcher in getting direct response to the hypothesis stated which the unstructured questionnaire would aid the researcher in other findings that will lead to a better understanding of questions and general conclusions. Questionnaires will be distributed to First Bank of Nigeria Plc and SlO Nigeria Ltd. Both in Asaba. In which it is expected that these two sectors have a permanent work forces of at least over 30 worker. Data obtained was be analysis using frequency distribution for pat of the questionnaire, and mean scores for part 2 T test will also be used for significance between the means. T-variables controlling work attitude and analysis will include. (a) Opportunity for personal growth and development. (b) Job security.(c) Promotion opportunities (d)job satisfaction.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title

Certification i

Dedicationiii

Acknowledgement iv

Table of contents vi

Abstract V

CHAPTER ONE    - INTRODUCTION

1.1Background of the study 1

1.2Historical Background of First Bank of Nigeria Plc.7

1.3Historical background of STO Nigeria Limited9

1.4Statement of Problem 10

1.5Objective of the study 12

1.6Significant of the study 13

1.7The scope of the study 1

1.8The limitation of the study 16

1.9Hypothesis 17

10Definition of terms18

CHAPTER TWO  -    LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1Concepts of work and attitude 27

2.3Theories of motivation on Nigerian workers  31

2.4Work attitude in the public and private sector 55

CHAPTER THREE  -    RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1Research Design 65

3.2Population 66

3.3Sampling techniques 67

3.4Research Instrument 67

3.5Scoring Method 69

3.6Method of Analysis 69

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF 

RESULT

4.1Research Question one 73

4.2Tables 82

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1Summary of the Study

5.2Conclusion

5.3Recommendation

References

Appendix