ABSTRACT

The research investigated how policy measures of Nigerian Ports Authority contribute to the attainment of its corporate goals and objectives. The hypotheses were formulated and tested at a 0.05 level of significance. A corporate policy and organizational performance e questionnaire was designed and validated by the researcher. It was structured and administered to 110 randomly at their regional office. Survey findings revealed that, there is a varying degree of effect between corporate policy and performance of Nigerian Ports Authority. Empirical finding using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation co-efficient indicates that there is no significant relationship between corporate policy and the performance of Nigerian Ports Authority. consequents upon the above finding it is recommended that corporate policy should taken into consideration of all environmental factors affecting policies and strategies. Organizational goal and objectives should be considered before formulating policies and corporate policy issues must be identified and clarified.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page        -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -          

Declaration      -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -

Certification    -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -          

Dedication      -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -

Acknowledgements    -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -

Abstract          -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -

Table of contents        -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -

List of Tables              -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background of the study        -           -           -           -           -           -           -          

1.2       Statement of the problem       -           -           -           -           -           -           -

1.3       Objectives of the Study          -           -           -           -           -           -           -

1.4       Research Question      -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -          

1.5       Research Hypotheses              -           -           -           -           -           -           -

1.6       Significance of the Study       -           -           -           -           -           -           -

1.7       Assumptions f the Study        -           -           -           -           -           -           -          

1.8       Scope and Limitations of the Study               -           -           -           -           -

1.9       Historical Background of the Nigerian Port Authority          -           -           -

1.10     Definition of Terms    -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

2.1       Theoretical Framework           -           -           -           -           -           -           -          

2.1.1    Resource-based Theories        -           -           -           -           -           -           -

2.1.3    Game-based theories of Strategy        -           -           -           -           -           -

2.1.4    Co-operation and network theories    -           -           -           -           -           -          

2.1.5    Survival-based Theories of Strategy   -           -           -           -           -           -          

2.1.6    uncertainty-based Theories of Strategy          -           -           -           -           -

2.1.7    Human resource-based Theories         -           -           -           -           -           -

2.1.8    Innovation and Knowledge-Based Theories              -           -           -           -          

2.2       The Concept of Corporate Policy       -           -           -           -           -           -          

2.3       Determination of Corporate Policy     -           -           -           -           -           -

2.4       Formulation of Policy -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -

2.5       Policy and Strategic Management      -           -           -           -           -           -

2.6       Functional Areas of Corporate Policy                        -           -           -           -           -

2.7       Distinction Between Policies, Procedures, rules and Methods          -           -

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1       Research Design         -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -

3.2       Study Area      -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -

3.3       Population of the Study          -           -           -           -           -           -           -

3.4       Sampling Procedures and Sample size Determination            -           -           -          

3.5       Sources of Data and Data Collection Method                       -           -           -           -          

3.6       Research Instrument               -           -           -           -           -           -           -

3.7       Validity and Reliability of Instrument           -           -           -           -           -

3.8       Data Analysis technique         -           -           -           -           -           -           -

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS

4.1       Distribution of Respondents (by sex, Marital Status, Age, Education etc)   -          

4.2       Test of Hypotheses     -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -          

4.2.1    Hypothesis One          -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -

4.2.2    Hypothesis Two          -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -

4.2.3    Hypothesis Three        -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -          

4.2.4    Hypothesis Four          -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -

4.3       Discussion of Findings           -           -           -           -           -           -           -          

 

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1       Summary of Findings             -           -           -           -           -           -           -

5.2       Conclusion      -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -          

5.3       Recommendations      -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -                      

            References      -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -          

Appendices     -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -          

LIST OF TABLES

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Table 4.1:        General Distribution (Sex)      -           -           -           -           -           -                      

Table 4.2:        Marital Status  -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -          

Table 4.3:        Educational Background        -           -           -           -           -           -

Table 4.4:        Age of Distribution     -           -           -           -           -           -           -

Table 4.5:        Work Experience        -           -           -           -           -           -           -

Table 4.6:        Designation     -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -

Table 4.10:      Effect of corporate structure on corporate policy of Nigerian

 Ports Authority          -           -    &nbs

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