ResearchBib Share Your Research, Maximize Your Social Impacts
Sign for Notice Everyday Sign up >> Login

Management Succession and Survival of Public Universities in Bayelsa State

Journal: International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (Vol.7, No. 3)

Publication Date:

Authors : ;

Page : 1026-1033

Keywords : Management Succession; Survival; Adaptability; Proactiveness; Public Universities;

Source : Downloadexternal Find it from : Google Scholarexternal

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between management succession and survival of Public Universities in Bayelsa State. The study adopted a cross sectional survey in its investigation of the variables. Primary data was generated through structured, self administered questionnaire. Primary data was generated through structured questionnaire. The population of this study was 815 non academic staff in the 4 Public Universities in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. A sample of 268 respondents was calculated using the Taro Yamane's formula for sample size determination. The reliability of the instrument was achieved by the use of the Cronbach Alpha coefficient with all the items scoring above 0.70. The hypotheses were tested using the Spearman's Rank Order Correlation Coefficient. The tests were carried out at a 95 confidence interval and a 0.05 level of significance. The study findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between management succession and survival of Public Universities in Bayelsa State. The study concludes that management succession positively influences the survival of Public Universities in Bayelsa State. This implies that effective management succession planning is crucial for ensuring the smooth continuity of leadership and the preservation of institutional stability. When leadership transitions are well managed and carefully executed, it can lead to improved governance, strategic decision making, and overall organizational performance. The study recommends that public universities in Bayelsa State should establish a well defined succession planning strategy that identifies potential successors, assesses their skills and competencies, and provides appropriate training and development opportunities. Tunde Peter Adedire "Management Succession and Survival of Public Universities in Bayelsa State" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-3 , June 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/papers/ijtsrd57558.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/management/business-administration/57558/management-succession-and-survival-of-public-universities-in-bayelsa-state/tunde-peter-adedire

Last modified: 2023-08-01 21:47:59