Lateness: A Major Problem Confronting School Administrators In Delta State, Nigeria,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Lateness: A Major Problem Confronting School Administrators In Delta State, Nigeria, Famous Dafiaghor
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Amongst other components of any organisation, human beings are the most difficult to manage. Folks pose the most problems to administrators any where in the world, not excluding school organisations as learning factories in Delta State, Nigeria. Many authors have posited as a matter of fact that it is easier to manage the financial and material components of any organisation than to manage the human component. They insinuate that “it is easier to manage even animals than to manage human beings” (Nakpodia, 2006; Peretomode, 1991; Peretomode, 2001; Ubogu, 2004; Emore, 2005; Ukoshi, 2004). Thus, in the school system, the school …
Perceptions Of Success Factors That Influence Positive Educational/Vocational Attitudes Of Inner-City Black Males: Some Considerations For School Leaders,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Perceptions Of Success Factors That Influence Positive Educational/Vocational Attitudes Of Inner-City Black Males: Some Considerations For School Leaders, Shedrick Mccall
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
The problem is how to determine factors influencing the perception of success for Black males who started the race behind other ethnic groups in America (Hacker, 1995). Schultz (1969) wrote a book, Coming up Black: Patterns of Ghetto Socialization. In his book, he stated that poverty hinders progress because it truly handicaps Blacks by giving them an unequal playing field. Schultz (1969) further stated that inner-city youths, especially Black males, have a struggle. He contended that the young inner-city males do not have fathers or positive male role models, which increases the likelihood of failure. Therefore, many Black males turn …
Managing Change In An Organisation-An Overview,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Managing Change In An Organisation-An Overview, Frank Gwavuya
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
In any organization, effective change management is a fundamental requirement for the success and continued survival of any business concern. It is almost impossible to read two consecutive issues of business papers in most countries without encountering at least one article about some organisation undergoing a major strategic or structural change. New units are acquired and old units sold off; divisions are created or combined; an organization moves from a functional to a matrix organizational structure; the authority of the chief executive officer or a staff department is increased or decreased; the new chief executive officer institutes a major reorganization; …
Philosophy As A Tool For Sustainable Development: A Contemporary Issue In Nigeria Educational System,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Philosophy As A Tool For Sustainable Development: A Contemporary Issue In Nigeria Educational System, E.D. Nakpodia
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
The place of Philosophy as a discipline in our world today cannot be overemphasized. It is a truism that the present day Nigeria is a product of what the colonialists handed over to the Nigerian rulers on Independence day, 1st of October 1960. It was a government that was born in a state of uncertainty and was soon to manifest clearly in a bloody civil war which nobody prays to ever witness again. In our world today, people talk about various models, theories, and other strategies towards achieving development. Nigeria is certainly not an exception.
Rediscovering Swot Analysis: The Extended Version,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Rediscovering Swot Analysis: The Extended Version, Kwamena Nyarku, Gloria Agyapong
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
SWOT analysis was developed to help companies define their strategies in the context of the ever emerging and competitive business environments. This decision-making tool owes its name to the fact that it examines the strengths and weaknesses within the firm, as well as the opportunities and threats of the external market. According to Meyer (2003), the SWOT analysis suggests that a sound strategy should match the firm’s strengths(S) and weaknesses (W) to the opportunities (O) and threats (T) encountered in the firm’s environment. It is meant to spark strategic insight and distil fragmentary facts and figures into coherent backdrops for …
Straight Talk From Recent Grads: Grant Writing Tips For New Investigators,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Straight Talk From Recent Grads: Grant Writing Tips For New Investigators, Joelle Powers, Danielle Swick
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
There is an increasing demand and critical importance for those in academic positions to be conducting high quality research in addition to teaching well and successfully obtaining grants is often necessary to fund such scientific inquiry (Shaw, 2002). Faculty members in academic or research positions are likely to be among those spending the most time on such efforts as successful grant writing to support both research and scholarly productivity is compulsory for flourishing in these jobs (Hasche, Perron & Proctor, 2009). In fact, most job announcements in the Chronicle of Higher Education list the ability to acquire external funding as …
The Hbcu Versus The Pwi Write On Site: Considering Faculty Outcomes,
2011
Fort Hays State University
The Hbcu Versus The Pwi Write On Site: Considering Faculty Outcomes, Dannielle Davis, Lawanda Edwards
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
The phrase “publish or perish” has become a mantra in research oriented academic settings, reflecting a form of academic Darwinism for tenure and promotion decisions heavily influenced by publication records. This is compounded by the fact that some new academics view the three primary components of faculty work: teaching, research and service, singularly and in isolation as opposed to integrated tasks (Boice, 2000). Writing groups may offer a strategy for faculty developers and other administrators interested in ameliorating these potential challenges via programs geared toward increasing faculty writing productivity. The following reviews literature related to faculty writing groups and describes …
The “Glass-Ceiling” In The Church Organization: Can E-Mentoring Be A Panacea To Women Desiring Leadership Positions?,
2011
Fort Hays State University
The “Glass-Ceiling” In The Church Organization: Can E-Mentoring Be A Panacea To Women Desiring Leadership Positions?, John Ekukndayo
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
In leadership studies, mentoring has been in practice for a long time be it in local and national governance, organizational development (especially as part of a systematic leadership succession plan) or even for personal/professional development of individuals or groups. It seems that in organizations today many desire to be mentored but unfortunately not all are finding appropriate mentors that will cater for their personal and professional needs especially in meeting with their psychosocial needs (Kram, 1983). This is the case with many women in many male-dominated workplaces known for the preserving of “male prejudices, male values and creations” (Woodd, 1997), …
The Impact Of Administrative Demand, Work Schedule And Environmental Factors On Job Stress Among Private Owned Universities In Nigeria,
2011
Fort Hays State University
The Impact Of Administrative Demand, Work Schedule And Environmental Factors On Job Stress Among Private Owned Universities In Nigeria, Ayodele Adeoye, Oluwafikayomi Afolabi
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Job life is one of the important parts of our daily lives which cause a great deal of stress. Job stress has become a prominent topic in behavioural science research. Researchers reviews (Brief, Schuler& Van Sell 1983; Quick & Quick 1984) confirm positive relationships between job stress, physical and psychiatric sympatomatology. Job stress is considered to be a factor that may affect organizational effectiveness through lowering employee performance (McGrath, 1976), absenteeism, tardiness, and turnover (Johnson, 1980).
Towards An Enhanced Status For Teachers In Africa,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Towards An Enhanced Status For Teachers In Africa, Michael Olatunji
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
For sometime now there has been a tremendous increase in the demand for formal education in Africa. As a result of this development, individuals, organizations, communities and the government have invested huge sum of money in educational expansion. However, noble as this trend is, the quality of teachers remains one of the major factors that could mar or improve the overall educational results. It follows therefore that if the entire education enterprise in Africa will not be grounded in the distant or nearest future, it is imperative to ensure that teachers are appropriately positioned to play the cardinal roles that …
A Content Analysis Of The Mission Statements Of Iranian Joint Stock Firms In Four Industries: A Further Research To Explore The Implications Of Peyrefitte & David (2006) Findings,
2011
Fort Hays State University
A Content Analysis Of The Mission Statements Of Iranian Joint Stock Firms In Four Industries: A Further Research To Explore The Implications Of Peyrefitte & David (2006) Findings, Gholamreza Jandaghi
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
The actual purpose of mission statements has been subject to much debate in the academic literature. Some authors (e.g. Wright, 2002) argue that the mission statement is primarily used as a ‘public relations statement,’ and therefore mission statements do not reflect reality. However, authors with a less cynical view to mission statements claim that mission statements are useful tools for internal purposes, such as the development of company strategy, providing leadership, and performance evaluation (e.g. Drucker, 1977; Klemm et al., 1991). For example, Drucker stressed the strategic importance of the company mission (Drucker, 1977, p. 66): “Only a clear definition …
Age And Sex Differences In Information Utilization Among Legislators In Benue State Of Nigeria,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Age And Sex Differences In Information Utilization Among Legislators In Benue State Of Nigeria, Demekaa Umbur, Anthony Igbashal
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
The objective of the study is to determine the differences of legislators’ age and sex on their information utilization.
Combating Rural Feminine Youth Poverty In Nigeria’S Democratic Governance,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Combating Rural Feminine Youth Poverty In Nigeria’S Democratic Governance, Grace Adebo
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation and has such a great ethnic, cultural and religious diversity. The Nigerian paradox has continued to baffle the world because the poverty level in the country contradicts the country’s immense wealth as over 70 per cent of the population wallow in absolute poverty with no food, clothing or shelter (Obayelu and Ogunlade, 2006). The general picture, however, is of a country struck by poverty, maladministration and increasing internal conflicts. Poverty is painful. The poor suffers physical, emotional and moral pains (Deepa et al, 2000). The poor lives without fundamental freedoms of action and choice …
An Overview Of Smart Sensor Technology,
2011
Fort Hays State University
An Overview Of Smart Sensor Technology, Adekeyede Elusoji, A. Rufai
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
A wireless sensor network (WSN) consists of spatially distributed autonomous sensors to cooperatively monitor physical or environmental conditions, such as temperature, sound, vibration, pressure, motion or pollutants. The development of wireless sensor networks was motivated by military applications such as battlefield surveillance. They are now used in many industrial and civilian application areas, including industrial process monitoring and control, machine health monitoring, environment and habitat monitoring, healthcare applications, home automation, and traffic control.
Literary Creativity In Second Language English: A Speech Act Study Of Ola Rotimi’S Ovonrawmen Nogbaisi,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Literary Creativity In Second Language English: A Speech Act Study Of Ola Rotimi’S Ovonrawmen Nogbaisi, M.J. Oloko
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Language remains the most formidable tool that writers use for literary creativity. It is the vehicle through which literature delights and instructs. The most important gift God gave human beings over and above other creatures he created is the power of language (Ezeigbo 2008). Language is indispensable to the creative artists, to literary critics, who must have a facility for words. Words are no doubt a powerful tool in the literary arsenal of the writer. In the hands of a writer, words can do a lot of things. Writers are creative people who create with words. It is no longer …
Eliminating Health Discrepancies: Insights Through Free Market Or State Control,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Eliminating Health Discrepancies: Insights Through Free Market Or State Control, A. Singh, Bharathi Purohit
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Healthcare inequality or healthcare disparity refers to the differences in the quality of health and health care across different populations. This may include differences in the prevalence of disease, health outcomes, or access to health care across racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic groups. Differences among populations in the presence of disease and health outcomes are well documented in many areas. In the United States, disparities are well documented in minority populations such as African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinos, with these groups having higher incidence of chronic diseases, higher mortality, and poorer overall health outcomes. For example, the …
“The Teacher Doesn’T Like Me:” Exploring The Relationship Between Teacher Attitudes Toward Student-Athletes And Academic Performance,
2011
Fort Hays State University
“The Teacher Doesn’T Like Me:” Exploring The Relationship Between Teacher Attitudes Toward Student-Athletes And Academic Performance, Latisha Forster Scott
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
More than 7.5 million high school students in the United States participate in organized sport according to a survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations (National Federation of State high School Associations [NFHS], 2010). Athletic participation is the single most popular school-sponsored extracurricular activity, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender (Miller, Melnick, Barnes, Farrell, & Sabo, 2005; Eccles & Barber, 1999; Eide & Ronan, 2001). With the high popularity of sport participation, the controversy over the effect of athletic participation on academic progress and success continues to linger (Ward, 2008; Marsh, 1993; Miller et al. 2005). …
Strategies For Enhancing Private Sector Participation In The Funding Of Secondary Schools In Delta State, Nigeria,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Strategies For Enhancing Private Sector Participation In The Funding Of Secondary Schools In Delta State, Nigeria, E.D. Nakpodia
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Secondary education occupies a strategic position in Delta state because of the important role it plays in preparing the students for useful living in the society and for higher education. The state government manages and funds secondary education .(Onwusoanya, 2005). To ensure that secondary schools achieved what they are set to achieve , they must in environment that encourage students’ encumbrance. Standard should be the strong point of the schools (Olanreweya, 2005)
Toward A Functional Followers’ Model In The Organizational Leadership Process,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Toward A Functional Followers’ Model In The Organizational Leadership Process, John Ekundayo
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
There are many researchers and practitioners who have at various times and situations defined the term leadership to suit their whims and caprices. A popular scholar in the field of management and leadership opined that “there are almost as many different definitions of leadership as there are persons who have attempted to define the concept” (Bass, 1981, p. 11). There is no gainsaying the fact that in organizations, leadership plays a vital role almost on a daily basis. It is perhaps based on this premise that makes many practitioners and scholars to focus more on leaders when discussing or writing …
Getting The Girls To School: The Community Schools Project In Gilgit-Baltistan Of Pakistan,
2011
Aga Khan University
Getting The Girls To School: The Community Schools Project In Gilgit-Baltistan Of Pakistan, Mola Dad Shafa
Professional Development Centre, Gilgit
This paper reviews a ten-year, two-phase educational project that, amongst its main aims, attempted to increase significantly the enrolment of girls in schools. After discussing the constraints on the lives of females in the region, the paper analyses the effects of the project on enrolment. Although girls’ enrolment doubled, a large proportion of girls remained out of school and the drop-out rate of girls was significantly higher than that of boys. The paper examines the reasons for these trends and suggests that, contrary to some expectations, many parents are willing to send their girls to school, but only under strictly …
