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The Role of Job Autonomy in Enhancing Employee Performance in Delta St...
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Fidelis Edonyabo*1, Onofere Princewill Okereka Ph.d2, Akpomuvire Mukoro Ph.d3
1*-2-3Department of Public Administration, Delta State University, Abraka
26-36
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21288158

The study examined the role of job autonomy in enhancing employee performance in Delta State government hospitals. The study adopted Self-Determination Theory as theoretical framework for this study. The study utilized both qualitative and quantitative sources of data. The study revealed that participation in decision-making emerged as another significant predictor of employee performance, as it fosters a sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to organisational goals. Moreover, clear work criteria, which outline performance expectations and task priorities, were shown to enhance employee confidence and consistency, leading to better outcomes in healthcare service delivery. In conclusion, the study highlights the transformative potential of job autonomy in enhancing employee performance, offering actionable strategies for improving public healthcare systems in Nigeria and beyond. The study recommended that to boost morale and enhance employee commitment, hospital management should involve staff in decision-making processes, especially in areas directly affecting their work. Structured mechanisms, such as staff committees or regular feedback sessions, should be established to gather input on scheduling, resource allocation, and patient care strategies. Hospital administrators should ensure that work criteria are well-defined and effectively communicated to employees. These criteria should outline performance expectations, task priorities, and quality standards to guide staff in their daily operations.
Faculty Performance Management Systems and Their Impact on Academic Ex...
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Nancy Ayongo Odoi Opong*1, Kingsley Kumi Yeboah2, Joseph Manasseh Opong3, Enoch Kwablah Teye4
1*-2-3-4Presbyterian University, Ghana, P.O. Box 59. Abetifi-Kwahu
19-25
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21287410

The increased adoption of Performance Management Systems (PMS) within Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEI), has generated an international debate regarding whether these systems enhance or impede Academic Excellence. This paper reviews the literature from 2015 through 2025 to evaluate the linkage between Faculty Performance Management Systems (FPMS) and academic excellence in Private Higher Education. Using Goal Setting Theory, Expectancy Theory, Organisational Justice, and New Public Management's Perspective, this synthesis evaluates how the various components of FPMS; i.e., goals, appraisals, feedback, rewards; influence teaching performance, research outputs, student results, and institutional reputation. Although it was observed that well-structured and developmental oriented FPMS can increase faculty motivation, alignment, and productivity, the most common audit and metric based systems, prevalent in privatized sectors may result in faculty disengagement, de-motivation and loss of academic autonomy. The authors have identified several potential moderators of FPMS, such as leadership support for faculty members' participation in evaluation processes, cultural fit, and appropriate levels of accountability relative to development. Finally, implications of findings to inform policies and practices relevant to PHEIs are discussed to demonstrate the need for Hybrid Models that strike a balance between Accountability and Academic Values.
The Relationship between Health Education and Patients’ Experiences an...
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Mardiana1, Afrida2, Darwis*3
1-2-3*Institut Nani Hasanuddin, Makassar
1-6
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21187006

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterised by elevated blood glucose levels (hyperglycaemia), caused by an imbalance between insulin supply and demand. Insulin is required to facilitate the entry of glucose into cells so that it can be utilised for cellular metabolism and growth. This study aimed to obtain an overview of patients’ knowledge regarding complications of diabetes mellitus at Daya General Hospital, Makassar, conducted from 14 to 28 January 2013. It was a descriptive analytical study using a crosssectional method with a sample size of 42 respondents who met the selection criteria through purposive sampling. Data were collected via a questionnaire. The collected data were processed and analysed using computerised methods with appropriate statistical tests. Data analysis included univariate and bivariate analyses using the Chi-Square test, with a significance level of α=0.05. H0 was rejected if p<0.05 and accepted if p>0.05. The results of this study indicate that there is a relationship between health education and knowledge (p = 0.003 < α = 0.05) and inpatient experience (p = 0.004 < α = 0.05) with patients’ knowledge of DM complications. Thus, the better the health education and the patient’s inpatient experience, the better the patient’s knowledge of DM complications.
Appointment, Promotion and Discipline Committee: Evolution, Secretaria...
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Tyodzer Patrick Pillah*1, Agbogo Kingsley Chigozie2
1*Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Veritas University Abuja, 2Department of Public Administration, Veritas University Abuja
12-18
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21186821

The Appointment, Promotion, and Discipline (APD) Committee constitutes one of the most pivotal institutional mechanisms within Nigeria's public service architecture. Rooted in the colonial legacy of British administrative tradition and formally entrenched in successive Nigerian constitutional frameworks, the APD Committee serves as the operational arm through which the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) and analogous state-level bodies exercise their constitutional mandates over civil servants. This paper examines the historical evolution, secretariat functions, and contemporary challenges confronting the APD Committee within the Nigerian civil service system. Drawing on a qualitative documentary review of relevant legal frameworks, including the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), the Public Service Rules (PSR) 2008, and the Guidelines for Appointments, Promotions, and Discipline, the study critically interrogates the structural configurations, procedural operations, and administrative bottlenecks associated with APD Committees. The paper finds that while the APD Committee framework provides a systematic and legally grounded basis for managing human resources in the civil service, it confronts severe challenges, including political interference, nepotism, and inadequate secretariat capacity, delays in promotion exercises, inconsistent disciplinary procedures, and insufficient integration of technology into personnel management processes. The paper recommends comprehensive secretariat reform, merit-based reinforcement, digital transformation, and improved constitutional oversight as pathways to revitalising the APD system. The study concludes that the effectiveness of APD Committees is indispensable to governance quality and national development in Nigeria.
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