Interpersonal mistreatment in the workplace: implications for target's identities, emotions and behaviour

The program of research presented herein investigates some fundamental aspects of the relationship between targets’ experiences of interpersonal mistreatment, and targets’ identities. Extending ideas from Identity Theory, I propose and test a perceptual control system model of the interpersonal mistreatment-identity-outcome relationship in which I argue (i) that different acts of interpersonal mistreatment activate the different bases of targets’ identities: the person, social, and role identities, and (ii) that interpersonal mistreatment results in the non-verification – a form of identity threat – of these activated identities. Furthermore, I situate targets’ negative emotional responses both as an outcome of the perceived non-verification of targets’ identities, and a mediator of the relationship between identity non-verification and targets’ subsequent behavioral responses. I examine three behavioral responses: avoidance, retaliation, and reconciliation. Additionally, I explore how a property of targets’ identities - identity centrality - influences targets’ negative affective reactions, paying a closer look at the discrete emotions evoked by such experiences. Two different kinds of experimental techniques – a vignette study and an experiential sampling method (ESM) – were used to test the various hypothesized relationships. Findings from the present research reveal that interpersonal mistreatment activates and threatens each of the three identity bases that form targets’ self-concepts and as such, poses a variety of implications for targets’ identities, emotions and behaviors

An Investigation into the Internal Control System in the Banking Industry (A Study of Some Selected Banks in Asaba, Delta State)

This research examines and investigates the internal control system in the banking industry. The study examined the major types of control which include management oversight and the control culture, risk recognition and assessment.  Samples were drawn using simple random sampling techniques and they included First bank Plc and Fidelity Bank Plc and 80 personnel’s from the banks. The researcher used chi-square as a statistical tool to analyze the data obtained from the samples. The finding revealed that managerial supervision and inspector of activities in banking industry has not been carried out adequately to expose the irregularities and misappropriations. The researcher recommended that management supervision and inspection should as a matter of necessity be carried out regularly to ensure effective and affective performance by staff. There should be segregation of duty and authority to avoid over centralization, clerical errors and international manipulations. 

Agricultural Information, Indigenous Knowledge and Development Communication Strategies among Women in Ijaye Community

This study examines the impact a_{ indigenous development communication strategies on the utilization o.f Agricultural information among women for rural development. fjaye community o.f Akinyele local government area ofOyo State was used as case study. It also investigated the channels of communication adopted by development workers 1\'ith reference to indiJ:tenous knovvledge. The datafor the study ·were collected through the questionnaire;f(Jcus ·group discussion, oral interviews and existing cornparati1·e literature. It Y1'as revealed in this study that indigenous channels and local strategies have received the desired attention in the development communication process. From the study. findings reveal that the strategies adopted in a communication encounter. significantly affects the understanding and utilization of the message. The more familiar the strategy/channels. the more result yielding. Some of the indigenous strategies and. channels like, local associations, local festivals, songs, folktales etc can be success fitly adopted in communicating exogenous information, new idea and practice.\· to the people. If this exogenous information is therefore packaged in format rooted in the culture of the audience, they will have a better chance of yielding the desired result among the rural recipients. Due to this, the extension worker cannot afford to overlook the media, which are familiar to the people. The study recommends continuous communication between the rural people and development agents, using appropriate media and strategies so that there will be appropriate flow o_(knowledge which will benefit both parties

Women Involvement in Large-Scale Agricultural Production and Information Utilization

The aim of this study is to identify the place of women in the use of information in large scale agricultural development process in ljaye community of Akinyele Local Government Area of Qvo State. This is with a view to providing valuable data for government. NGOs and other Policy making bodies, to guide in developing the agricultural development programmes. Two hundred am/forty copies of a questionnaire were administered t(! respondents. which include women farmers and extension workers. Also data were collected through the focus group discussion oral interview and existing comparative literature. It was revealed that only a very small percentage of women farmer were involved in fairly large-scale agriculture. Factors responsible for this include non-allocation of land to women, lack of relevant information on agriculture and lack of funds. Nevertheless the very few that were engaged in farming utilize the information at their disposal maximally

PROFESSIONALISM AND IMAGE LAUNDRY IN THE ICT AGE: A STUDY OF NIGERIAN LIBRARIANS

This study investigated professionalism and image laundry in the ICT age of librarians in Nigeria with a view to encourage librarians to make more positive effort at becoming more relevant in society, give them the right perception their profession and proffer solution (s) that will properly launder the present image of the library profession in Nigeria. The survey design of research was adopted for the study and the simple random sampling technique was used in choosing the study population. The instruments for collecting data were the structured questionnaire, interview and focus group discussion. 350 copies of the questionnaire were administered to respondents while 336 were found valid for the study. The descriptive statistical method of analysis using mean and standard deviation was employed for data analysis. The study revealed that many Nigerian librarians were never interested in the profession before going in to study the course. Rather they studied librarianship because it was their last resort. Others studied Library Science because they were told to start with it, at entry and change to a better course later. The study recommended among other things that librarians should break out of the stereotype their predecessors left them, be proud of their profession and vigorously engage in self development thereby gaining new knowledge an.d imbibing current trends

Using multi-faceted validated tools to evaluate the functional outcomes and quality of life in patients undergoing elective spine surgery and associated referral patterns for post-hospital rehabilitation: A quality improvement project

Background/Significance: A lack of validated multi-facet assessment tools to assess postoperative patients’ functional ability and quality of life may result in untimely or no referrals to rehabilitation. Objective: The objective of the DNP project was to introduce the use of validated multi-facet questionnaires in assessing patient-reported outcomes and to assess effect on the time in generating prescriptive rehabilitation therapies and the type of therapies following elective spine surgery evaluated in the outpatient neurosurgery clinics. Methods: This was a quality improvement (QI) project comprising of 100 patients (50 pre and 50 post the intervention). After the introduction of baseline data, the ODI and EQ-5D-5L were used in all eligible patients to collect their functional status and quality of life. The time in generating prescriptive rehabilitation therapies and the type of therapies following elective spine surgery were compared before and after the new evaluation methods. Findings: Our findings have shown that the introduction of the ODI and EQ-5D-5L to patients undergoing elective spine surgery has not resulted in differences in the number of referrals at the first post-operative visits, the timing and type of prescriptive rehabilitative therapies referrals generated when compared to baseline care. Conclusion: Although there was no significant difference in referral timing and types, this DNP project added value to the current processes by standardizing the post-operative assessments of elective spine patients using validated tools to improve outcomes. Future studies with longer observation period and including patient outcomes are suggested

E-Commerce and Banking Performance in Nigeria

E-commerce is relatively new in Nigeria and this business approach is fast gaining momentum. It has gradually emerged strongly and it’s advancing rapidly in all areas of financial intermediation and financial markets. This development has no doubt earned a competitive advantage owing to the fact that the recent development in telecommunications and information technology has resulted in new delivery channels for banking products and services. One of such derived benefits from e-commerce and its resultant impact on banking performance is its improved efficiency and effectiveness, convenience, reliability, flexibility, speed, etc. in order to enhance effective service delivery and boost banking performance in the Nigerian economy. However, as to how e-commerce practices can be employed in the pursuit of a sustainable development and economic growth is yet to be firmly established. This research work particularly describes the significance of e-commerce system by explaining the transition from the traditional business practices to the evolving electronic commerce practices which has broken many new grounds and has taken a global dimension.  Again, it explains why the electronic commerce channels such as the use of ATM, telecommunications, social networks, internet banking, POS terminals, Mobile phones, software applications, etc could enable business to blossom and reduce the movement of cash/cash handling which in turn helps to curb crime rates, mitigate other barricading challenges and would protect us from many dangers.  Also, it explains why it has gained greater height of acceptability and thus explains how information communication technology (ICT) could be exploited and enhanced for this purpose.  Conclusively, it develops a strategic management framework for leveraging e-commerce practices by providing considerable and practical suggestions on the use of e-e-commerce - its features, benefits, success factors and possible attendant risks associated with e-commerce. It guarantees customers’ patronage,  improve the standard of living, as well as facilitating economic, social and technological changes as certain values are expoused by sustainable development which in turn, would help to foster economic growth in the Nigerian economy . it was recommended that government and banks should establish adequate regulatory framework that will ensure customers’ protection and security of investment. Keywords: e-commerce, e-banking, mobile commerce/mobile banking, internet banking, information technology, social networks.

Nigerian Security Conundrum: An Analysis of Patterns and Trends of Banditry in Northwest Nigeria

With the ever-increasing security challenges, resulting from the activities of different militia groups in Nigeria, the researcher chose to single out the growing incidence of banditry in the Northwest Nigeria for analysis and to direct policy approach. Guided by two objectives, (1) causative factors of banditry (2) patterns and trends in banditry; information and data on the subject were gathered through literature review (books, journals, policy reports and newspapers). The Political economy, Means-End and the Sub-cultural theories were integrated to further support the discourse. Both theoretical and empirical evidence implicated poverty and other harsh economic conditions, porous borders, low education, and bad governance as major causes of banditry in the region under review. There is an exponential increase in the trend and pattern of this phenomenon, with dire consequences on security and national development and cohesion, as well has resulted in outright destruction of lives and property. The advocacy is on all level of government (Local, State and Federal) to build and sustain inclusive social capital and functional political economy and social structure for enduring public safety and peaceful coexistence. These will go a long way I addressing the issues of abject poverty, low education, bad governance and corruption in border security, which coalesce with other push-pull factors to escalate banditry in the Northwest Nigeria

Commercialisation of Tertiary Education as a Correlate of Economic Recession in Nigeria

This study examined commercialisation of tertiary education as a correlate of economic recession in Nigeria. The study adopted a correlational survey design. The Taro Yamane’s formula was employed to draw the sample of 322 lecturers from the purposively chosen two federal universities using the convenience sampling technique. Data collecting instrument was the researcher’s structured questionnaire that was face validated by three experts. Data were analysed using the Pearsons’ correlation coefficient and linear regression. Findings revealed among others very high relationship between commercialization of tertiary education and economic recession in Nigeria. Based on the findings, some recommendations were made among which was the intensification of quality assurance mechanisms of the tertiary education system by the various commissions responsible for the programme to ensure quality manpower. Keywords: Commercialisation, tertiary education, economic, economic recession, Nigeria DOI: 10.7176/JEP/10-2-1