MANAGEMENT

This study examines the role of Public Relations (PR) in the management of the academic Theatre of the university of Benin , with a specific focus on it's impact on Audience engagement, ticket sales, and overall Organizational Success. The research was motivated 5 by the need to address the frequent oversight of strategic communication within theatre management, where artistic elements are often priortized. Employing a descriptive survey design, data was collected from a purposive sample of 150 students using a structured questionnaire and analyzed through frequency tables and percentages. The findings reveal that digital PR Strategies, particularly social media content and behind the scenes materials, are Paramount in engaging the modern student audience, whereas traditional methods like flyers are less effective. A strong direct correlation was established between PE efforts and ticket sales, with effective promotion and targeted discounts Significantly influencing purchase decisions . The study concludes that PR is a critical strategic management function essential for building reputation, fostering community, and ensuring the financial viability and long term sustainability of Theatre organizations . It is recommended that theatre management strategically integrate digital PR, professional branding, and community building initiatives into their core operational plans. Keywords: Theatre production, Technology integration, creativity, Artificial intelligence, capacity Building

This study investigates the impact of change management practices on employee productivity among academic staff of the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The research focuses on four core change management variables—clear vision, leadership support, targeted training and capacity building, and continuous monitoring and feedback. The study adopts a cross-sectional survey design, collecting primary data from 162 academic staff across various departments. Using multiple regression analysis, findings reveal that clear vision and continuous monitoring with feedback have significant positive effects on employee productivity, while leadership support shows no significant relationship. Interestingly, training and capacity building display a negative relationship, indicating that poorly structured or misaligned training programs can reduce productivity. The model explains 26.1% of the variance in employee productivity, suggesting that effective change management is a crucial determinant of organizational performance. The study concludes that transparent communication, consistent leadership engagement, and feedback mechanisms are essential for fostering productivity during organizational transitions. Recommendations include embedding clear vision articulation, structured training frameworks, and real-time feedback systems into institutional policies to sustain long-term employee performance and organizational growth.

This study examined total quality management and corporate sustainability practices in the organization in Edo State, Nigeria. Specifically, it assessed the relationship between continuous organizational improvement, consumer focus and quality leadership and corporate sustainability practices in the organization in Edo State, Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted for this research study. The population of the study encompassed a total of 452 employees working in the organisation. A total of 400 copies of the questionnaire were distributed, retrieved and found usable. A convenience sampling procedure was used in administering the copies of the questionnaire to sample respondents who are employees working in the organisation in Benin City, Edo State. The data collected through questionnaire administration was analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, mean and standard deviation. Multiple regression analysis was used to test the null hypotheses and estimate the research model using the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) technique through the use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 24. The study found that there is a significant positive relationship continuous organizational improvement, consumer focus and quality leadership and corporate sustainability practices in the organization in Edo State, Nigeria. The study recommends that the organisation needs to consciously integrate sustainability goals within their continuous improvement strategies, place a strong emphasis on sustainability measures that directly xaddress consumer needs and expectations and focus on cultivating and empowering leaders with a strong commitment to sustainability

Lithium-ion batteries have completely changed our world, powering everything from the smartphones in our pockets to electric cars and solar power grids. However, these batteries have a major flaw: they are highly sensitive and can easily get damaged, fail early, or even catch fire if they get too hot, overcharge, or drain too deeply. Traditional battery systems usually react only after a problem has already happened, which is not safe enough for modern technology. The main goal of this project was to design and test a Smart Management System (SMS) that acts as an intelligent brain for lithium-ion battery packs, actively keeping them safe, helping them last longer, and making them work more efficiently. To achieve this, the project used MATLAB and Simulink software to build a detailed, realistic model of a lithium-ion battery pack. Inside this virtual setup, special control logic was built to constantly track individual battery cell voltages, current, and the overall State of Charge (how much energy is left) in real time. Safety boundaries were explicitly programmed into the system to flag an error the moment voltage crossed unsafe limits—specifically setting an upper overvoltage limit of 16.6 V and a lower under-voltage limit of 11.2 V. The simulation was run under different lifelike work situations and heavy loads to see how well the smart system would respond to sudden changes. The results clearly showed that the system works exactly as planned. The moment an unsafe voltage limit was crossed, the smart system reacted immediately, flagging the error and stabilizing the voltage safely within its target boundaries to prevent any damage to the battery cells. The system also smoothly tracked the steady drop in the battery's energy capacity as it discharged over time. Ultimately, this project proves that using an intelligent, software-based management system is a highly reliable and affordable way to protect modern energy systems before moving on to building expensive physical hardware.

Lithium-ion batteries have completely changed our world, powering everything from the smartphones in our pockets to electric cars and solar power grids. However, these batteries have a major flaw: they are highly sensitive and can easily get damaged, fail early, or even catch fire if they get too hot, overcharge, or drain too deeply. Traditional battery systems usually react only after a problem has already happened, which is not safe enough for modern technology. The main goal of this project was to design and test a Smart Management System (SMS) that acts as an intelligent brain for lithium-ion battery packs, actively keeping them safe, helping them last longer, and making them work more efficiently. To achieve this, the project used MATLAB and Simulink software to build a detailed, realistic model of a lithium-ion battery pack. Inside this virtual setup, special control logic was built to constantly track individual battery cell voltages, current, and the overall State of Charge (how much energy is left) in real time. Safety boundaries were explicitly programmed into the system to flag an error the moment voltage crossed unsafe limits—specifically setting an upper overvoltage limit of 16.6 V and a lower under-voltage limit of 11.2 V. The simulation was run under different lifelike work situations and heavy loads to see how well the smart system would respond to sudden changes. The results clearly showed that the system works exactly as planned. The moment an unsafe voltage limit was crossed, the smart system reacted immediately, flagging the error and stabilizing the voltage safely within its target boundaries to prevent any damage to the battery cells. The system also smoothly tracked the steady drop in the battery's energy capacity as it discharged over time. Ultimately, this project proves that using an intelligent, software-based management system is a highly reliable and affordable way to protect modern energy systems before moving on to building expensive physical hardware.

The study empirically examined change management and performance within the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency. To guide the study, three research questions were raised, and three hypothesis was generated. A survey research design which entails the use of structured questionnaire in sampling the opinion of the respondents on the subject was adopted in gathering data three. The Taro Yamane (1976) sample determination formula was used to determine the sample size from the population, and after due computation, a sample of 280 respondents was arrived at. A total of 280 questionnaires were distributed. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, simple frequency count, percentages, and mean. Findings obtained from the analysis among other things, showed emotional readiness plays a crucial role in enhancing employee performance within the organization. It was concluded that successful change management in Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency depends largely on the extent to which employees are emotionally, cognitively, and intentionally prepared to engage with and sustain transformation processes, making readiness a critical determinant of organizational performance and long-term success Based on the findings, the study suggested that the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) should introduce regular emotional intelligence and stress management workshops to help employees develop resilience and adaptability during organisational change processes.

Brewers spent grain (BSG) is a by-product of the brewing industry that
contributes to a large volume of wastes. The lignocellulosic nature of this waste, together with presence of functional components such as antioxidants, represents an attractive for the composite industry. In this work the use of the
brewers spent grain was used to produce cellulose acetate membrane which was used for the treatment method of the brewery effluent (waste water). The results obtained for the BOD are 16.65mg/l(untreated), then first to fifth treatment as 13.7mg/l, 11.16mg/l, 8,37mg/l, 5.58mg/l and 3.14mg/l respetively. It was observed to have a R value of 0.999 which was an indication of viability of treatment process as also ascertained with the results from the COD, TSS, TDS and PH test analysis as shown in this project work

This study examines the effect of Management Information Systems (MIS) on the financial performance of insurance companies in Nigeria. The study specifically investigates how MIS investment, digital claims processing systems, automation of underwriting processes and net premium income generated through MIS influence the performance of listed insurance firms. An ex-post facto research design was adopted, using secondary data extracted from the annual reports of ten insurance companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) covering the period 2012-2024. The descriptive analysis revealed notable variations in ROA and net premium income across firms, while MIS-related variables showed moderate stability. The correlation and panel regression results indicate that MIS investment, digital claims processing systems, underwriting automation and net premium income have positive effects on the financial performance of insurance companies, with some variables showing statistically significant influence. The findings suggest that effective deployment of MIS enhances operational efficiency, strengthens decision- making, improves claims management and supports revenue growth. The study concludes that MIS is a strategic tool for improving financial performance in the Nigerian insurance industry. It recommends that insurance companies increase investment in modern MIS infrastructure, expand digital claims processing and strengthen automation of underwriting processes to remain competitive and improve profitability. Additionally, regulators such as NAICOM should encourage greater digital adoption to enhance transparency and industry efficiency

This study examines the influence of patch management practices including vulnerability assessment, patch prioritization, verification, and continuous monitoring on organizational performance in Nigerian banking institutions. Driven by increasing cyber threats and growing dependence on digital banking infrastructure, the research investigates how effective patch management enhances system reliability, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and customer trust. A descriptive survey design was employed, targeting IT, cybersecurity, and system maintenance personnel from five major Nigerian banks. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed with descriptive statistics and multiple regression techniques. Findings reveal that vulnerability assessment, patch prioritization, and verification/continuous monitoring all have significant positive effects on organizational performance, collectively explaining 96.6% of its variation. The study concludes that patch management functions as a crucial dynamic capability enabling Nigerian banks to remain secure, resilient, and competitive. It recommends enhanced automation, increased staff training, stronger adherence to patch schedules, and improved continuous monitoring processes to strengthen cybersecurity readiness across the sect

This study was carried out to investigate management of school records and public secondary schools effectiveness in Delta North senatorial District. Seven research questions were raised, two were answered while five were formulated into hypotheses and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study was a descriptive survey research which adopted the correlational research design. The population of the study comprises all the 177 principals and 177 public secondary schools in Delta North Senatorial District of Delta State. The multi- stage sampling technique was used to select thirty six (36) principals and thirty six (36) schools as the sample size. The instrument that was used for this study was a structured questionnaire. A Cronbach Alpha value of 0.78 and 0.72 were obtained for the reliability test of the instruments. The data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation. The Pearson Product Moment correlation and the Z-test analysis were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings from the analysis of the study revealed that the level of school effectiveness in public secondary schools in Delta North Senatorial District is high; findings revealed that the level of management of school records in public secondary schools in Delta North Senatorial District is high. The findings showed that there was no significant relationship between management of school records and the level of school effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Delta North Senatorial District. The findings also revealed that there was no significant difference in relationship between management of school records and the level of school effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Delta North Senatorial based on principals’ gender, principals’ experience, school location and school size