International Journal of Multidisciplinary Department
FEAR-BASED MOTIVATION AND EMPLOYEE EFFECTIVENESS IN TELECOMMUNICATION FIRMS IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA.
Abstract
This study examined fear-based motivation and employee effectiveness in telecommunication firms in Delta State. The specific objectives were to determine the effect of job insecurity on employee effectiveness and to examine the effect of supervisory intimidation on employee effectiveness in telecommunication firms in Delta State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. A sample size of 300 employees was selected from major telecommunication firms operating in the study area, out of which 280 questionnaires were properly completed and returned, representing a 93.3% response rate.Data were analyzed using Pearson Correlation and multiple regression analysis. The results revealed that supervisory intimidation has a significant negative effect on employee effectiveness (β = -0.41, t = -7.85, p = 0.000), while job insecurity also has a significant negative effect on employee effectiveness (β = -0.36, t = -6.92, p = 0.000). The model summary showed that fear-based motivation variables explained 46.2% of the variation in employee effectiveness (R² = 0.462), and the overall model was statistically significant (F = 118.45, p < 0.05).Findings from the study indicate that both supervisory intimidation and job insecurity significantly reduce employee effectiveness by lowering morale, increasing workplace anxiety, and reducing productivity. The study concludes that fear-based motivation is counterproductive and unsustainable in enhancing employee effectiveness in telecommunication firms. It further concludes that positive motivational strategies are more effective in improving employee performance.The study recommends that management of telecommunication firms should discourage supervisory intimidation, adopt supportive leadership styles, and improve job security through transparent organizational policies and employee engagement practices.The study contributes to knowledge by providing empirical evidence from Delta State, Nigeria, on the negative effects of fear-based motivation on employee effectiveness, thereby enriching literature on workplace motivation in the telecommunications sector.
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Practice-Led Explorations of the Cape Coast Crab Motif in Tie-and-Dye and Kente Textiles
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This scholarly article reconceptualizes the fabric workshop as a living repository—an active hub for generating and safeguarding ancestral wisdom. It achieves this through a hands-on examination of the Oguaa (Cape Coast) crustacean emblem, reimagining it via resist-dyeing and adapted Kente weaving methods. Deeply rooted in the ancestral heritage of Ghana's Cape Coast, the Oguaa Akoto crustacean embodies profound philosophical values like tenacity, flexibility, tactical brilliance, and collective endurance. Nevertheless, its modern integration within fabric artistry is a largely neglected area in academic literature. Utilizing a qualitative, creation-driven framework, this research combines practical studio trials as the core investigative tool with historical reviews and guided conversations involving local artisans and cultural experts within the Cape Coast metropolitan area. The creative journey—covering ideation, material testing, fabrication, and visual evaluation—operates as the primary method of discovering knowledge, rather than a mere secondary component. The outcomes demonstrate that the workshop acts as an evolving vault where traditional symbology is simultaneously conserved and reinvented. Expressed through resist-dyeing and woven Kente, the crustacean emblem preserves its intellectual profundity while adopting fresh visual styles that resonate with modern sociocultural dynamics. This inquiry enriches academic discourse on creation-based investigative frameworks, native epistemologies, and the capacity of tangible artifacts to uphold immaterial cultural legacies in present-day Ghanaian textile creation.
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African Time and Event Management in Akwa Ibom State: Its Impact on Punctuality and Efficiency in Social and Corporate Occasions
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This study examines African Time and Event Management in Akwa Ibom State: Its Impact on Punctuality and Efficiency in Social and Corporate Occasions. The research aims to explore how cultural perceptions of time influence punctuality and the overall effectiveness of event management within the state. A qualitative research design was adopted, using in-depth interviews to gather data from participants including event planners, corporate employees, business professionals, and regular attendees of social events in Akwa Ibom State. A purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample of twenty (20) participants with relevant experience. Data collected were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify recurring patterns and insights. The findings reveal that African Time, characterized by a flexible and relaxed approach to timekeeping, is widely accepted in social events in Akwa Ibom State. Lateness is often expected and socially tolerated, contributing to delays and inefficiencies in event execution. In contrast, corporate settings in the state demonstrate a higher level of time consciousness due to organizational structures and global business practices, although challenges with punctuality still persist. The study further shows that poor adherence to time negatively affects event efficiency, leading to increased costs, disorganization, and reduced participant engagement. While African Time reflects important cultural values, it poses significant challenges to effective event management in both social and corporate contexts in Akwa Ibom State. The study recommends stricter enforcement of event schedules, increased public awareness of the importance of punctuality, professionalization of event management, and the use of technology to improve time management practices. It also emphasizes the need to balance cultural values with modern efficiency demands within the local context.