IOSR-JHSS   Volume-18 ~ Issue-6 ~ Nov-Dec-2013

Abstract: The research looks at the country called Nigeria, the period of independence from 1960 to the present day, over five decades sovereignty. The latent leaders, poor management styles and the present deteriorating state of affairs in Nigeria. The paper thus, looks at Nigeria-past, present and possible future implications, using secondary sources of data. In conclusion, the research affirms constitutional review and participation as the true solutions to the deteriorating and paralyzing conditions in Nigeria as it affects public Administration.

Keywords: Nigeria, Public Administration, corruption, crises, constitution.

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[9]. Jideofor, A. (2013, August 22). ASUU, Government, and Dialoguing with the deaf. DailyTrust , p. 64.
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Abstract: Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a direct investment into production or business in a country by a company in another country, either by buying a company in the target country or by expanding operations of an existing business in that country .China has become the second largest FDI recipient in the world, after the United States, and the largest host country among developing countries. Foreign direct investment (FDI) can play an important role in achieving rapid economic growth in developing countries. Developing countries have not been considered as favourable destinations for FDI as developed countries. Moreover, among the developing countries a few, such as China, India, Nigeria and Sudan, are the major recipients of FDI, with the rest vying for the scraps. This paper covers the FDI figures of China and how does FDI affect China and also the main determinants of FDI in China like size and growth of the Chinese economy and prospects, Natural and human resource endowments – cost and productivity of labour and Physical, financial and technological infrastructure.

Keywords: Endowments ,FDI, Financial and technological infrastructure, Prospects.

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Abstract: The objective of the paper is to study linkage among agricultural performance and human development and evaluate sustainability indicators in the Barak Valley zone of Assam. The methodology used in this study was by collection of primary data and field observations. Samples for statistics were taken from heads of rural households in selected Agricultural Development Circles of three districts of Barak Valley. The sample consisted of 450 Households. The present paper analyses the agro-human development linkage of Barak Valley. Each component of agricultural performance is analyzed with the help of factor indices. The factor indices assist to understand the actual scenario of agricultural situation of sample ADOs in Barak Valley. A number of indices have been constructed to address the objectives of the study which includes: (a) Agricultural Performance Index (API), (b) Human development by Quality of Life Index (c)Education Index, (d) Health Index etc. All these indices have been constructed at the household level. Moreover, suitable statistical, regression techniques and econometric models will be used to analyze the relationship among concerned variables of the study.

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Abstract: Organizationsspend maximum on staffsalaries.The staff shouldbe productivein order tobe efficient and competitive in the profession,.Staff will be productive when they are comfortable with regard to Office Environment.In thisstudyinfluence of Noise on productivity of office occupants is highlighted. A research as fulfillment for Phd degree under Punjab Technical University- Jalandhar, to this regard was conducted in Offices of capital city of Chandigarh(India). Various Offices at Chandigarh were sampled and Questionnaire survey of productivity was conducted to get first hand information from Office Occupants.

Keywords: Noise,productivity, office design.

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[4]. Roelofsen, P. (2002). The impact of office environments on employee performance: The design of the workplace as a strategy for productivity enhancement. Journal of Facilities Management, 1(3), 247–264.
[5]. Haynes, B. P. (2007). Office productivity: A shift from cost reduction to human contribution. Facilities, 25(11/12), 452–462.
[6]. Hameed, A., &Amjad, S. (2009). "Impact of office design on employees‟ productivity: A case study of banking organizations of Abbottabad, Pakistan. Journal of Public Affairs, Administration and Management, 3(1), 1–13.
[7]. Perceived acoustic environment, work performance and well-being -survey results from Finnish offices -- AnnuHaapakangas, RiikkaHelenius, EskoKeskinen, ValtteriHongisto
[8]. Measuring the impact of office environment on performance level of employees in the private sector of pakistan--Faiza Amir & Dr. Shamim A Sahibzada;ShaheedZulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology Islamabad Pakistan .Faculty of Management Sciences
[9]. Journal of public affairs,administration and managementVolume 3, Issue 1, 2009;Impact of Office Design on Employees' Productivity: A Case study of Banking,Organizations of Abbottabad, Pakistan ;AminaHameed, ShehlaAmjad,
[10]. Faculty of Business and EconomicsThe English Language PhD Programme The impact of the indoor environment on the productivity of Call Center EmployeesByUri DomànSubmitted for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.