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Strategic planning and goal attainment of polytechnics in Ondo state of Nigeria
Hope Ngozi Nzewi (1), Mary Onwuka Ebele (1) and Olawole Samson Alaba (2)
1Faculty of Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
2Dept. of Vocational Education, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Article information:
Received: 17.06.17, Revised: 04.08.17 and Published online: 25 September 2017.
Int. J. Bus. Manag. Soc. Res. | Volume 04, Issue 01, pp. 198-205
Crossref: https://doi.org/10.18801/ijbmsr.040117.23
Strategic planning and goal attainment of polytechnics in Ondo state of Nigeria
Hope Ngozi Nzewi (1), Mary Onwuka Ebele (1) and Olawole Samson Alaba (2)
1Faculty of Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
2Dept. of Vocational Education, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Article information:
Received: 17.06.17, Revised: 04.08.17 and Published online: 25 September 2017.
Int. J. Bus. Manag. Soc. Res. | Volume 04, Issue 01, pp. 198-205
Crossref: https://doi.org/10.18801/ijbmsr.040117.23
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Title: Strategic planning and goal attainment of polytechnics in Ondo state of Nigeria
Abstract: Polytechnics are bedevilled with myriads of problems that can jeopardize the attainment of their goal. Some of these problems are related to finance and equipment. The objective of the study is to examine the relationship between strategic planning and goal attainment of polytechnics in Ondo State of Nigeria. The study used correlational research design and questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data from the respondents. The mean and standard deviation were used in analyzing the data while Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient was used to test the relationship between strategic planning and goal attainment of the polytechnics. The findings of the study revealed among other things that there was a significant positive relationship between strategic planning and goal attainment of the Polytechnics. It is therefore recommended that the polytechnics should sustain and improve on the implementation of their strategic planning so as to continually achieve its goal in the face of challenges.
Key Words: Education goal, Planning process, Manpower, Challenges and Formula
Abstract: Polytechnics are bedevilled with myriads of problems that can jeopardize the attainment of their goal. Some of these problems are related to finance and equipment. The objective of the study is to examine the relationship between strategic planning and goal attainment of polytechnics in Ondo State of Nigeria. The study used correlational research design and questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data from the respondents. The mean and standard deviation were used in analyzing the data while Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient was used to test the relationship between strategic planning and goal attainment of the polytechnics. The findings of the study revealed among other things that there was a significant positive relationship between strategic planning and goal attainment of the Polytechnics. It is therefore recommended that the polytechnics should sustain and improve on the implementation of their strategic planning so as to continually achieve its goal in the face of challenges.
Key Words: Education goal, Planning process, Manpower, Challenges and Formula
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Nzewi, H. N., Ebele, M. O. and Alaba, O. S. (2017). Strategic planning and goal attainment of polytechnics in Ondo state of Nigeria. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 04(01), 198-205.
MLA (Modern Language Association)
Nzewi, H. N., Ebele, M. O. and Alaba, O. S. “Strategic planning and goal attainment of polytechnics in Ondo state of Nigeria’’. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 04(01) (2017): 198-205.
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Nzewi, H. N., Ebele, M. O. and Alaba, O. S. Strategic planning and goal attainment of polytechnics in Ondo state of Nigeria. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 04, no. (01) (2017): 198-205.
APA (American Psychological Association)
Nzewi, H. N., Ebele, M. O. and Alaba, O. S. (2017). Strategic planning and goal attainment of polytechnics in Ondo state of Nigeria. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 04(01), 198-205.
MLA (Modern Language Association)
Nzewi, H. N., Ebele, M. O. and Alaba, O. S. “Strategic planning and goal attainment of polytechnics in Ondo state of Nigeria’’. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 04(01) (2017): 198-205.
Chicago and or Turabian
Nzewi, H. N., Ebele, M. O. and Alaba, O. S. Strategic planning and goal attainment of polytechnics in Ondo state of Nigeria. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 04, no. (01) (2017): 198-205.
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