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| Effect of Management Theory on Leadership in Co-Operative Societies in Enugu State |
Nwodo, Patience Ndidiamaka, Ngwu Chinedu Ezekiel, Ekwochi, Eucharia Adaeze, Ph.D, M.Sc. B.Sc., Pde, Ipma, Irdi, Impd
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Abstract:
This study examined the effect of management theory on leadership in co-operative societies in Enugu State, Nigeria. Two specific objectives guided this study and they sought to: ascertain the extent the application of management theory by co-operative management enhance co-operative spirit within the co-operative complex in Enugu State and determine the extent the impact of management theory on co-operative management ensures the sustenance of co-operative societies in Enugu State. The study adopted a survey research design as it has to do with issues of the economy and contemporary events of registered co-operative societies. The population of the study comprised of two hundred and twelve (212) members of twelve (12) registered primary multipurpose co-operatives societies randomly selected within Enugu Metropolis. The entire population was taken as the sample size and all the 212 members were sampled. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentages. Formulated null hypotheses were tested using chi square statistical tool at 0.05 level of significance. The study found out among other things that: the application of management theory by co-operative management enhances co-operative spirit within the co-operative complex in Enugu State and thatthe impact of management theory on co-operative management ensures the sustenance of co-operative societies in Enugu State. It was concluded that that the application of management theory by co-operative management enhances co-operative spirit within the co-operative complex in Enugu State. The impact of management theory on co-operative management ensures the sustenance of co-operative societies in Enugu State.Recommendations were made among other things that: there is need for co-operatives to imbibe the rudiments of management through management theory. This will bring about effective and efficient management within the co-operative complex and the principle of democratic management or member democratic control should always be intact. This will guarantee and enhance the co-operative spirit within the co-operative complex. So doing, members' commitment will be felt.
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