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Unified admission policies in private universities: Panacea for quality assurance in the Nigerian educational system
(Babcock University Press, 2012) Nwosu, Jonathan C.; Nwaomah, Angela E.
Managing organizational change in the private sector: lessons from Babcock university management information system
(Babcock journal of management and social sciences, 2012-01) Nwaomah, Angela E.
Change, it is commonly said, is inevitable and so it is constant part of life. But organizational changes are not easily welcome by employees, despite the good intentions that may have caused them. This paper therefore studies on organizational changes, the University management information system (UMIS), introduced in the recent times for more efficient student records management. The paper shows that employees received these changes differently. It concludes by suggesting ways Babcock University leadership can successfully introduce and implement changes.
Combating examination malpractice in Nigerian Higher Institutions: a challengbe to religious educationists
(Insight: journal of religious studies, 2009-06) Nwosa, Jonathan C.; Nwaomah, Angela E; Nwogwugwu, Ngozi A.
Assessing internal control effectiveness in selected organizations in the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
(Adventist University of Africa, 2023-10) Tsiriniaina Rakotonirina Andrianarimanana
The present research centered on an exhaustive evaluation of internal controls within specific entities affiliated with the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The primary objective was to pinpoint areas needing improvement, thereby ensuring alignment with the foundational mission and objectives of the affiliated institutions. Grounded in the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) framework, this study covered the key domains of Control Environment, Risk Assessment, Control Activities, Information and Communication, Monitoring Activities, and the integral aspect of Frequency of Control.
The methodology employed was quantitative, relying on an adapted questionnaire for data collection. This instrument was informed by the COSO (2013) framework and was adapted from the "ICE Control Environment Questionnaire". Data were collected from fifteen selected entities, namely the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division, the SIDMEDIA institution, twelve unions, and one attached field. A diverse group of 136 participants, spanning roles from officers to finance secretaries, provided valuable insights.
While 'Table 20' offers a range of actionable strategies, the study emphasizes the recommended measures to enhance the efficiency of internal controls. Key recommendations include the establishment of robust reporting systems, the creation of specialized training modules, and a revisiting and potential revamping of prevailing policies.
This research underscores the paramount importance of robust internal controls, highlighting their role in bolstering transparency, fostering accountability, and elevating overall organizational efficiency within religious institutions.
Factors contributing to financial preparedness for retirement among manufacturing industry employees in Blantyre, Malawi
(Adventist University of Africa, 2024-05) Bonongwe Tonny
Financial preparedness for retirement has garnered significant attention in an era marked by increasing life expectancies and shifting economic landscapes. Retirement, once viewed as a period of leisure and relaxation, now necessitates careful financial planning to ensure a secure and comfortable lifestyle in later years. With the decline of traditional pension systems and the rise of self-directed retirement accounts, more employees leave the workplace without properly preparing financially for their retirement (Muhome, 2023).
Against this backdrop, this thesis sought to investigate why Malawi employees do not have enough savings for retirement by looking at contributing factors, which are financial literacy, attitude toward retirement, demographic characteristics, and
cultural and societal influences in relation to financial retirement preparedness for employees in the manufacturing industry in Blantyre, Malawi.
The study used a quantitative cross-sectional causal research design, collecting data from 458 participants in the selected manufacturing firms in Chirimba and Makata industrial areas. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including regression and correlation analyses. The study discovered a moderate positive significant relationship between financial preparedness for retirement and financial literacy (r = 0.629, p = <0.001), cultural and social influence (r= .51; p<.001) and attitude toward retirement (r = 47; p = < .001) among respondents respectively. Additionally, the study found that there are differences among the different age groups (χ2(4) = 3.49, p = 0.480) and gender (χ2(1) = 2.78, p = 0.095) when it comes to financial retirement preparation.
The study also discovered that financial literacy (39.6%), attitude toward retirement (22.3%), and cultural and social influences (26.3%) significantly predict financial preparedness for retirement (p = < .001). These predictors when combined, account for 46% (p = < .001) of financial preparedness for retirement among employees. Lastly, using attitude toward retirement as a mediator showed significant mediating effects on direct and indirect relationships between financial literacy (p<.001), cultural and social influences (p<.001) respectively and financial preparedness for retirement.
Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the factors that contribute to financial preparedness for retirement among employees in the manufacturing industry in Blantyre, Malawi. The study’s findings can inform targeted interventions and policies to enhance employees’ financial preparedness for retirement in the sector.