Papers by Raphael Onuoha
STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF COOPERATIVE BUSINESS ORGANIZATION, 2023
The study explored strategies for effective management of cooperative business organizations with... more The study explored strategies for effective management of cooperative business organizations with particular reference to Cooperative Thrift and Loan Society Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of in Imo State. This study examined the influence of strategic indices of quality leadership; monitoring and evaluation; availability of funds; and government policy on effective management of cooperative business organizations in the study area. The researcher adopted a descriptive survey design. The population size of the study comprises of 115 members of Cooperative Thrift and Loan Society in Aboh Mbaise L.G.A., Imo State. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The result of the study showed that among the four variables studied namely: quality leadership, monitoring and evaluation, adequate funds, and government policy which all showed positive relationship with the independent variable, quality leadership exerted highest significant influence on effective management of cooperative business organizations in the study area. The study thus recommended that Cooperative management and administrators should involve all the stakeholders in decision making. They should also cascade or delegate the different functions downwards to the more specific departments where such functions apply.
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2018
Since the concept of the Fourth Class (Comprehensive quality ability teaching) has been presented... more Since the concept of the Fourth Class (Comprehensive quality ability teaching) has been presented, the results of the Fourth Class have been enormous. How to manage information informatization is an urgent problem to be solved. This paper uses the mature management system technology to informatize the Fourth Class management.
ANALYSIS OF ONLINE STUDENT CLEARANCE SYSTEM CASE STUDY OF IMO STATE POLYTECHNIC UMUAGWO OHAJI
This project is to analyze an online student clearance system, a case study of Imo State polytech... more This project is to analyze an online student clearance system, a case study of Imo State polytechnic Umuagwo. The researcher highlighted that the Online registration system will eliminate most basic registration problems encountered in the use of manual system of admission; therefore it conclude that design website will help to reduce the risk of travelling, reduce cost and enhance communication system of the institution. Above all, it helps to access registered documents so easy and reduces the time factor.
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF WEB BASED APPLICATION FOR SELLING BOOKS.
An online bookstore is an e-commerce website for selling books online. The project “design and im... more An online bookstore is an e-commerce website for selling books online. The project “design and implementation of a web base application for selling books” aims at providing a platform that allows a customer to search and purchase a book online based on the book’s title, author and subject. Among its functionalities include catalog management, customer accounts, inventory management, order management, product configurator and shopping cart .It provides the user with a catalog of different books available for purchase in the store categorized under the departments of Biochemistry, Engineering, Medicine, Mathematics, Pharmacy and Computer science. Through a web browser a customers can search for a book by its title or author, add to the shopping cart and finally purchase using credit card transaction or other card transactions like Master card, Visa card or Verve cards. The system is implemented using a backend database, and a web browser as the front end to the client. Making use of the following tools: Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) programming language, Apache, webserver, MySQL database management system and a user friendly, flexible and reliable website for online book sales was developed.
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (A STUDY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, IMO STATE POLYTECHNIC, UMUAGWO
Information technology is a fast growing area of endeavor. It has had into all facets of life. Mo... more Information technology is a fast growing area of endeavor. It has had into all facets of life. Most organization cannot do without employing ICT in their day to day operation. In this work, a management information system has been designed for CST Computer Science Department, Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo. The objectives are to provide a more and simple means of handling and updating students/staffs records using PHP and MYSQL, and program were constructed to investigate the objectives. The program has been tested with life data and found effective, thereby confirming the objectives of the study. The significance is to turn paper documentation into computerized documentation and thereby reducing time wasting.
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A WEB BASED EMPLOYEE STAFF RECORD AND PAYROLL SYSTEM CASE STUDY IMO STATE POLYTECHNIC UMUAGWO, 2020
This project was centered on the computerized employee record and payroll system. The current pro... more This project was centered on the computerized employee record and payroll system. The current process of keeping of staff records is being operated manually and due to this procedure numerous problem are been encountered. A design was taken to computerized the manual process in order to check this problem. The problems were identified after series of interviews and examination of documents after which analysis was made and a computerized procedure recommended. This project will also suggest how to successfully implement the computerized procedure and to overcome the obstacle that would hinder the successful implementation of the system. The new system was designed using java programming language. This language was chosen because of its easy syntax and features for developing windows based applications.
BUSINESS VIABILITY AND FACTORS AFFECTING SMALL SCALE BUSINESSES NI NIGERIA (A STUDY OF SELECTED BUSINESSES IN OWERRI, IMO STATE, 2020
This project explores business viability and factors affecting small scale businesses in Nigeria.... more This project explores business viability and factors affecting small scale businesses in Nigeria. Small business businesses need not a specific time for commencement or capital therefore anytime is appropriate for a ready entrepreneur to begin business. Despite the government interventions on sponsorship programmes such as issuing access to loans for small business startup and technical assistance, a big number of businesses have been failing to start while others close down on establishment or after some months or years of operation. The population comprised of 135 respondents comprising of staff of a selected bank and owners of selected businesses in Owerri. A suitable sample size of 100 was selected through the Taro Yamen formula and the simple random sampling techniques were used to obtain the participants responds. Primary data were used for the study and collected through questionnaire and interviews. The data elicited was analyzed and presented using tables and percentage while the hypothesis was tested using chi-square statistical tool. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were adopted for the analysis. The result of the study revealed that lack of infrastructure, poor management, lack of access to financing and unfavourable economic policies are the factors which affect the establishment of SMEs in Nigeria while economic stability, business convenience, profit maximization and creation of value and wealth act as driving force for the establishment of viable SMEs in Nigeria. The study recommends that the government should improve the provision of basic infrastructure and provide entrepreneurial extension services to train these small scale entrepreneurs and their staff in order to improve the poor technical know-how of these enterprises.
PROJECT, 2016
A cooperative society is an autonomous association of persons, united voluntarily to meet their c... more A cooperative society is an autonomous association of persons, united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprise. The research believes from many authors that cooperative societies started in Nigeria in the early 9th century. It should be noted that life patterns of various communities in the century showed some traits of cooperative societies before the advent of modern cooperative societies. This is understandable because most communities in Nigeria and Africa in general had series of associations. These organisations among others had the following objectives; commercial farming through collective efforts, construction of rural roads, extension of credit facilities to members etc. farmers’ cooperative society can be depicted from the above explanations. The farmers are the producers of agricultural products, in that regard, records showed that these farmers’ cooperatives either die soon after registration or get stifled halfway. Questionnaire and personal interview were used.
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This research surveyed the factors affecting accident investigations in construction com... more ABSTRACT
This research surveyed the factors affecting accident investigations in construction companies with reference to Arab Construction company, Imo State. Constructions companies are one of the most hazardous industries generally known for their high relativity in the number of work-related accidents. Deadly construction accidents are quite common in Nigeria where the rules and procedures are often disregarded. The study whose primary objective seeks to investigate the challenges of accident. The causes of construction accidents were identified to include lack of awareness, nature of construction projects, lack of proper supervision and lack of alertness of workers, improper equipment and housekeeping, ignorance of the use of protection equipment and poor judgment on the current state of some materials used for construction. Factors affecting accident investigation include unrealistic timeframes, failing to differentiate potential for serious outcomes, narrow focus, culture undermining and ineffective communication of investigation results. The study adopted the survey method. The population size comprised of 100 staff of Arab Construction Company and a sample of 80 respondents was drawn using Yaro Yamen formula. The study revealed that Arab Construction Company have established and maintained health and safety policy in their construction site but most of her employees have limited knowledge about the guiding principles of a health and safety management system, and therefore recommends the propagation of health and safety management through national sensitization programmes and other forums where professional bodies with government departments enlighten contractors on the importance of imbibing health and safety culture in their work places in a bid to reduce risks and accidents; and also to ensure compulsory contract documentation and strict procurement procedures on every construction project so as to make project-clients more proactive to issues of health and safety in their projects in prevention of accidents instead of the usual reactive response to compensation claims when an accident has already happened and injuries suffered.
Drafts by Raphael Onuoha
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BIOMETRIC EXAMINATION IMPERSONATION CHECKING SYSTEM (A STUDY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, IMO STATE, 2022
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Student Examination Verification System using Biometrics was aimed at implementing exami... more ABSTRACT
Student Examination Verification System using Biometrics was aimed at implementing examination verification system using finger print technology however this work design and implementation the process of allowing students to sit for an examination in most polytechnics has been through the presentation of medium of identification such as ID cards, library cards, fees clearance cards, photo cards, etc. This piece of work is motivated by the fact that the method of authenticating a student for an examination has an obvious problem such as presentation of fake clearance card, impersonation and so on. The aim of this work therefore is to design a system that will address issues of exam misconducts such as impersonation and revealed the effectiveness of biometric system using fingerprint in conducting examination verification consequently macro soft visual basic 6.0 is used as the programming language while MS access is used for the database the research methodology adopted is (SSADM). Structured system analysis and methodology the proposed system used fingerprint biometric approach the system recognizes an individual by comparing his/her biometrics with every record in the database rather than old manual method in use. The expected result from the system is that the new system will compulsorily prompt for biometric (fingerprint) in order to allow student gain access into the system for authentication and identification of the real student before entering into examination hall.
ASSESSING A MANAGER’S SOCIAL POWER AND ITS IMPACT IN ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE, 2021
ABSTRACT
This study assessed manager’s social power and its impact in organizational performance ... more ABSTRACT
This study assessed manager’s social power and its impact in organizational performance with particular reference to Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Owerri Branch. Power is a leadership tool that enables managers to empower their employees to help their organizations compete successfully in the highly competitive marketplace. The population comprised all the Staff of the organization totaling 100. A suitable sample size of 80 was selected through the Taro Yamen formula and the simple random sampling techniques were used to obtain the participants responds. Primary data were used for the study and collected through questionnaire and interviews. The data elicited was analyzed and presented using tables and percentage while the hypothesis was tested using chi-square statistical tool. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were adopted for the analysis. The result of the study revealed a strong positive correlation between manager’s social power and organizational productivity, survival, profitability and image build up. Hence, it was concluded that Social power is a psychological drive that enhances organizational performance if well implemented e. The study recommends that management should be aware of the employees’ psychological capital and train and re-train workers to understand their psychological ability as it will enhance not only employees’ performance and also the improvement of the organization’s productivity.
PROJECT, 2016
A cooperative society is an autonomous association of persons, united voluntarily to meet their c... more A cooperative society is an autonomous association of persons, united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprise. The research believes from many authors that cooperative societies started in Nigeria in the early 9th century. It should be noted that life patterns of various communities in the century showed some traits of cooperative societies before the advent of modern cooperative societies. This is understandable because most communities in Nigeria and Africa in general had series of associations. These organisations among others had the following objectives; commercial farming through collective efforts, construction of rural roads, extension of credit facilities to members etc. farmers’ cooperative society can be depicted from the above explanations. The farmers are the producers of agricultural products, in that regard, records showed that these farmers’ cooperatives either die soon after registration or get stifled halfway. Questionnaire and personal interview were used.
Thesis Chapters by Raphael Onuoha
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SMS-BASED SECOND FACTOR AUTHENTICATION FOR ONLINE BANKING SYSTEM, 2018
In banking systems, cash cards are provided with pin facilities to withdraw cash and it is ubiqui... more In banking systems, cash cards are provided with pin facilities to withdraw cash and it is ubiquitous. Consequently, security risk is also emerged in all dimensions. Hence, this project proposes, two factor authentication method to have high privacy and detain the intruder or unauthorized user within the ATM center. Initially this claimed system, verifies the user is authenticated or not. If it is confidential server allows transaction or else certain detain functions are activated. Thus, the hackers, distributing the security protocol and password schemes by invading the ATM machines with the aid of duplicate card is restricted.
COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOs) AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN IMO STATE, 2020
This research work on “Community Based Organizations (CBOS) and Rural Development in Imo State (A... more This research work on “Community Based Organizations (CBOS) and Rural Development in Imo State (A Study of Umuchoko Ibeme in Isiala Mbano LGA)”, investigates the various roles of rural development anchored by community based organizations in the locality. The objectives of this research work is directed at assessing the various rural development projects executed by CBOs in the study area; identifying the various challenges faced by CBOs in the discharge of their functions and suggesting ways of improvement on their activities. Primary data were used for the study and collected through questionnaire and interviews. The data elicited was analyzed and presented using tables and percentage while the hypothesis was tested using chi-square statistical tool. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were adopted for the analysis. The result of the study identified the various forms of developmental projects executed by the CBOs in the community and challenges they face in their day-to-day operations. The study also suggested means of promoting the affairs of CBOs in the community. The study recommended the need for Ministry of agriculture to exploit the need for community based organization in the planning and execution of the programs so that the community can benefit, this improving their socio-economic standards, and for community based organization to incorporate teachers in their activities, who are the role models to pupils and students in the community to improve the education standards in district.
assessing the concept of equity and its impact on employee attitude to work., 2021
This study assessed the concept of equity and its impact on employee attitude to work. Employees ... more This study assessed the concept of equity and its impact on employee attitude to work. Employees make comparisons about whether outcomes offered in an organization are fairly distributed based on the amount of effort put forth. Individuals who view themselves as under-rewarded or over-rewarded will often experience some level of distress, which can result in decreased workplace attitudes. The population comprises all the staff from the school of business management technology, totaling 100. In this study, all statistical tools necessary and relevant were adopted. The result of the study revealed that input basis, output basis and job equity referent other, have strong positive correlation with employee attitude to work. Hence, it was concluded that most employees perform as little work as they want and yet get bourgeois compensation from their employers at the detriment of those who commit much zeal, energy and effort to work. The study recommends that managers, employers and organisation as a whole should ensure that equity and fairness are always at play in all levels of decision making, thereby making the employee safe and secured, which result in higher performance and productivity.
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Papers by Raphael Onuoha
This research surveyed the factors affecting accident investigations in construction companies with reference to Arab Construction company, Imo State. Constructions companies are one of the most hazardous industries generally known for their high relativity in the number of work-related accidents. Deadly construction accidents are quite common in Nigeria where the rules and procedures are often disregarded. The study whose primary objective seeks to investigate the challenges of accident. The causes of construction accidents were identified to include lack of awareness, nature of construction projects, lack of proper supervision and lack of alertness of workers, improper equipment and housekeeping, ignorance of the use of protection equipment and poor judgment on the current state of some materials used for construction. Factors affecting accident investigation include unrealistic timeframes, failing to differentiate potential for serious outcomes, narrow focus, culture undermining and ineffective communication of investigation results. The study adopted the survey method. The population size comprised of 100 staff of Arab Construction Company and a sample of 80 respondents was drawn using Yaro Yamen formula. The study revealed that Arab Construction Company have established and maintained health and safety policy in their construction site but most of her employees have limited knowledge about the guiding principles of a health and safety management system, and therefore recommends the propagation of health and safety management through national sensitization programmes and other forums where professional bodies with government departments enlighten contractors on the importance of imbibing health and safety culture in their work places in a bid to reduce risks and accidents; and also to ensure compulsory contract documentation and strict procurement procedures on every construction project so as to make project-clients more proactive to issues of health and safety in their projects in prevention of accidents instead of the usual reactive response to compensation claims when an accident has already happened and injuries suffered.
Drafts by Raphael Onuoha
Student Examination Verification System using Biometrics was aimed at implementing examination verification system using finger print technology however this work design and implementation the process of allowing students to sit for an examination in most polytechnics has been through the presentation of medium of identification such as ID cards, library cards, fees clearance cards, photo cards, etc. This piece of work is motivated by the fact that the method of authenticating a student for an examination has an obvious problem such as presentation of fake clearance card, impersonation and so on. The aim of this work therefore is to design a system that will address issues of exam misconducts such as impersonation and revealed the effectiveness of biometric system using fingerprint in conducting examination verification consequently macro soft visual basic 6.0 is used as the programming language while MS access is used for the database the research methodology adopted is (SSADM). Structured system analysis and methodology the proposed system used fingerprint biometric approach the system recognizes an individual by comparing his/her biometrics with every record in the database rather than old manual method in use. The expected result from the system is that the new system will compulsorily prompt for biometric (fingerprint) in order to allow student gain access into the system for authentication and identification of the real student before entering into examination hall.
This study assessed manager’s social power and its impact in organizational performance with particular reference to Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Owerri Branch. Power is a leadership tool that enables managers to empower their employees to help their organizations compete successfully in the highly competitive marketplace. The population comprised all the Staff of the organization totaling 100. A suitable sample size of 80 was selected through the Taro Yamen formula and the simple random sampling techniques were used to obtain the participants responds. Primary data were used for the study and collected through questionnaire and interviews. The data elicited was analyzed and presented using tables and percentage while the hypothesis was tested using chi-square statistical tool. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were adopted for the analysis. The result of the study revealed a strong positive correlation between manager’s social power and organizational productivity, survival, profitability and image build up. Hence, it was concluded that Social power is a psychological drive that enhances organizational performance if well implemented e. The study recommends that management should be aware of the employees’ psychological capital and train and re-train workers to understand their psychological ability as it will enhance not only employees’ performance and also the improvement of the organization’s productivity.
Thesis Chapters by Raphael Onuoha