Information Systems Vol. 11‚ No. 3‚ pp. 442–454‚ 2012 DIVIDEND POLICY AND FIRM PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF LISTED FIRMS IN NIGERIA Uwalomwa UWUIGBE1 Covenant University‚ Ogun State‚ Nigeria Jimoh JAFARU Auchi Polytechnic‚ Edo State‚ Nigeria Anijesushola AJAYI Covenant University‚ Ogun State‚ Nigeria ABSTRACT This study basically investigates the relationship between the financial performance and dividend payout among listed firms’ in Nigeria. It also looks at the relationship between ownership structure‚ size
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own attitude‚ which may likely affect his learning outcomes. Statement of the Problem 1. What kind of attitude does PCU college student do to their professors? 2. How does the attitude of PCU college student affect their classroom performance? 3. How does the attitude of PCU college student related to their classroom performance? Theoretical Framework Attitudes are usually defined as a disposition or tendency to respond positively or negatively towards a certain
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Effects of the Overuse of Smartphone on Students Smartphone is the essential digital gadgets that teenagers nowadays have. Other than basic communication functions‚ Smartphone nowadays also provide a large varieties of applications including games and other media functions. The enhanced capabilities and functionalities have enabled convenience of many activities conducted through computer systems. Many people are increasingly spending hours on phones as they do on the computers. However‚ despite
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Positive Effects of Athletics on Students There is a massive group in schools which we call student athletes. This name is used when trying to describe the positive side of athletes in school. They were originally called “jocks” a name which probably came from the unfortunate garment called the jockstrap. Today we no longer use this term and most participants do not use the garment either. Student athletes push themselves unlike any other student. Athletics are not part of the curriculum like band
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1999 HOW BROKEN FAMILIES ROB CHILDREN OF THEIR CHANCES FOR FUTURE PROSPERITY PATRICK F. FAGAN Much of the debate about the growing gap between rich and poor in America focuses on the changing job force‚ the cost of living‚ and the tax and regulatory structure that hamstrings businesses and employees. But analysis of the social science literature demonstrates that the root cause of poverty and income disparity is linked undeniably to the presence or absence of marriage. Broken families earn
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process. Continuous learning provides student with more knowledge‚ broader understanding of facts and better insight in life that will make an individual responsible and a good outlook in life. It is believed that academic status is a primary indicator of such learning. Through numerical ratings‚ the level of student’s learning in academics may be determined. If a learner earns high numerical rating it is an indicator that he or she has learned a lot while low academic rating indicate minimal learning
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impacts job performance. Although most contemporary studies highlight the negative effect of stress on job performance (distress)‚ mild stress is known to enhance an employee ’s performance (eustress). It is necessary to take a holistic picture of antecedents to job stress by including the effects of personality‚ organisational factors and the work- family interaction in the perception of job stress. This article defines stress‚ examines whether it has a positive or a debilitating effect on performance
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they are away from home for an extended period of time. Being away from home also means no parental supervision to make sure that they are doing their work and making good decisions. At this time is when academic failure is likely to occur. Three things that can cause academic failure are lack of maturity‚ Attendance‚ and not taking advantage of student resources. Firstly‚ being away from home for an extended period of time can be a nerve racking experience. For most students this is there first
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ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SCHOOL CHILDREN OF OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFW) IN TACLOBAN CITY ______________ A Thesis Presented to The Faculty of the Graduate School _______________ In Partial Fulfillment of The Requirements for The Degree Master of Arts in Administration and Supervision _______________ By Jeanilen T. Salubon March 2014 CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION` Background of the Study The academic performances of pupils differ
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of the competitive .nature of the Nigeria Economy in the past couple of years‚ it is considered most for adequate human resources or man power planning training and development to provide the required skills and knowledge. For the purpose of this research work‚ man power human resources and employees training will be same thing and therefore shall be used interchangeably in the course of the study. The important of employee training as it affects job performance of staff cannot be over emphasized
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