The Importance of Planning in Attainment of Organizational Goal A Case Study of Owerri North Local Government Area

The Importance of Planning in Attainment of Organizational Goal

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The Importance of Planning in Attainment of Organizational Goal (A Case Study of Owerri North Local Government Area)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES

CHAPTER ONE

  • 1.0 Introduction 1
  • 1.1 Background of the study 1
  • 1.2 Statement of the problem 3
  • 1.3 Objectives of the study 4
  • 1.4 Statement of hypothesis 5
  • 1.5 Significance of the study 5
  • 1.6 Scope of the study 6
  • 1.8 Limitation of the study 7
  • 1.9 Definition of terms 7

CHAPTER TWO

  • 2.0 Literature review 9
  • 2.1 Introduction 9
  • 2.2 History and development of planning in an Organization 9
  • 2.3 The theoretical perspective of the related study 12
  • 2.4 The planning progress 19
  • 2.5 Characteristics of planning 22
  • 2.6 Hierarchy of planning 23
  • 2.7 Planning and other concepts of administration 29
  • 2.8 Importance of planning 30

REFERENCES

CHAPTER THREE

  • 3.0 Research design and methodology 33
  • 3.1 Introduction 33
  • 3.2 Research design 33
  • 3.3 Sources / Method of data collection 33
  • 3.4 Population and sample size 34
  • 3.5 Sample techniques 35
  • 3.6 Validity and reliability of measuring instrument 35
  • 3.7 Method of data analysis 35
  • Questionnaire

CHAPTER FOUR

  • 4.0 Presentation and analysis of data 37
  • 4.1 Introduction 37
  • 4.2 Presentation of data 37
  • 4.3 Analysis of data 38
  • 4.4 Test of hypothesis 41
  • 4.5 Interpretation of results 43

CHAPTER FIVE

  • 5.0 Summary, conclusion and recommendation 44
  • 5.1 Introduction 44
  • 5.2 Summary of findings 44
  • 5.3 Conclusion 46
  • 5.4 Recommendation 47

REFERENCES

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APPENDIX

ABSTRACT

This project was carried out to appraise that it is only through planning that an organization can achieve its goal. To ensure effectiveness in communication the researcher coffined to the use of words that will easily be understood by readers and those terms that are too technical are well defined. Textbook were referred to structured questionnaire were used to elicit response from the staff of Owerri North Local Government Area.

The departments examined were finance, personnel and evaluating. Random techniques were used in the research design in chapter three and the questionnaires were vetted accordingly. Conclusion were drawn from the analyzed data recommendation were made that apart from basic qualities are requirement of planning the executive must plan ahead in order to achieving organizational goal.

The Importance of Planning in Attainment of Organizational Goal (A Case Study of Owerri North Local Government Area)

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Planning is one of the functions of administration. It is the process of laying foundation for future action. Planning is the act of determining administration objectives and efforts and determining means to achieve those objectives, in the other hand, planning is defined as deciding in advanced things that need to be done and need to achieve those objectives.

To plan is to act with purpose to choose and choice is the essence of economic activity therefore many organization plan in other to take advantage of environmental opportunities and minimize the impact of environment waste. Planning allows organization to shape its own destiny.

The history of Owerri North Local Government as my case study started in October 1st 1996 when the head of state general Sani Abacha created additional states and local government which increased the number of local government in Nigeria from 521 to 774. The first chairman of the local government is Chief Anthony Ihedoro who hails from Emekuku's during the transitional programme to Godian rule by general Sani Abacha in 1997/1998 five political parties contested which includes United Nigeria congress party “UNCD” Democratic party of Nigeria “DPN” grassroots democratic movement “GAM” committee for national consensus “CNC” and national center party of Nigeria “NCPN” but among all these political parties “UNCP” produced the first chairman for the local government which has 16 wards is represented by a councilor each. Owerri North Local Government area is one of the twenty eight local government in Imo State which has large land mass and about 900,000 in population. Its headquarter is located at Orie Uratta since its inception.

It has experienced four 4 different chairman both as intern and permanent chairman. The researcher interest of this topic is to examine the importance of planning in an organization like Owerri north local government area, the effect of lack of good planning in order to attain organizational goal and best step to be used in planning techniques.

The local government has encountered problems of incompetent staff which may arise during recruitment and placement inadequate fund may equally hinder the functioning conflict because each department authority of responsibility assigned to them, also costs will be measured since emphasis is usually on efficient operation and consistency.

Adequate and competent personnel should put in place in several department there should be mass, we co-operation between those who prepare the plan and those who implement it. The government should also support organization of giving them adequate manpower and makes funds available them.

1.2 Statement of Problem

This study entitled the importance of planning in attainment of organizational goals a study of Owerri North Local Government areas attempt to examine and elaborates the problems of planning in the public service and they includes

  1. There is the problem of effective implementation of policies.
  2. This effective policy implementation seems to portray Owerri north local government as knowing the importance of planning in an organization.
  3. As a result these is improper co-ordination of plan of activities in the local government

1.3 Objective of the Study

This research is motivated by the importance of planning and how it has been solving organizational problem the research question of this study includes:

  1. To know whether planning can assist in attaining organizational goal in the local government.
  2. To find out the importance of planning in the public service.
  3. To make useful suggestion based on the research findings.
  4. To study and understand the internal and external problems which influence planning techniques.

1.4 Statement of Hypothesis

Hi: Does effective planning ensure a sound moral check on staff and organization as a whole?

Ho: An effective planning does not enhance the realization of objectives in the public services.

Hi: Planning ahead can lessen the likely problems that an organization may face in the public services.

Ho: Planning ahead cannot lessen the likely problems that an organization may face in the public service

1.5 Significance of the Study

The study is important because planning has helped various organizations to set out objectives and strategy that guide all other groups in an organization. It also reduces the role of ambiguity and conflict within an organization the entire country at large benefit from effective planning because it encourages national development achieve industrialization economy and helps the researcher to understand the working of the capitalist economy.

Problems were also encountered in the process of distributing and collecting the questionnaires. These were redtapism, unnecessary bureaucracy, high transportation fare etc.

Much of the time was wasted conducting personal interview simply because of lack of commitment and punctuality to work by staff.

1.6 Scope of the Study

The scope of this study is basically focused on the importance of planning in attainment of organizational goal. The researcher made an indebt research and examination/evaluation on those planning elements that necessitate the smooth and effective actualization of the goal of Owerri north local government area.

1.7 Limitation of the Study

During the course of carrying out this research project a lot of hindrances were encountered. These includes time and financial constraints, also steps from the schools academic system which requires that a person conducting a research should also attend lectures and write exams. It therefore posted a very big problem because exams period conflicted with the office period when one is suppose to conduct relevant data for project work.

1.8 Definition of Terms

Planning:

Is deciding in advance what you want to do and how to do it.

Organization:

Is a combination of people efforts working together in pursuit of certain common purpose called organizational goal.

Public Service:

Means that service of the state in respect of government official that provides the people in general or in a particular society.

Importance:

The degree something has value or effects on people or organization

Goal:

Something an individual hope to achieve.

Local Government:

Means the third tier of government that brings leadership nearer to the people and that provides social amenities to the rural dwellers.

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CHAPTER TWO

2.0 Literature Review

2.1 Introduction

This chapter focuses on the review of related literature. A literature review includes the current knowledge as well as theoretical and methodological contributions to a particular topic. It documents the state of the art with respect to the topic you are writing. It surveys the literature in the topic selected. In this research work the literature review includes the …

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