Contents
ABSTRACT. 6
CHAPTER ONE. 8
INTRODUCTION.. 8
1.1 Background to the Study. 8
1.2 Statement of the Problem.. 11
1.3 Objectives of the Study. 13
1.4 Research Questions. 14
1.5 Research Hypothesis. 14
1.6 Significance of the Study. 15
1.7 Scope of the Study. 16
1.8 Limitations of the Study. 16
1.9 Organization of the Study. 17
1.10 Definition of Terms. 18
REFERENCES. 21
CHAPTER TWO.. 23
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE. 23
2.1 Introduction. 23
2.2 Theoretical Review.. 23
2.3 Conceptual Review.. 25
2.4 Empirical Review.. 30
2.5 Summary of Chapters. 33
REFERENCES. 34
CHAPTER THREE. 39
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY. 39
3.1 Introduction. 39
3.2 Research Design. 40
3.3 Study Area. 40
3.4 Population of the Study. 41
3.5 Sample Size and Sampling Technique. 42
3.6 Sources of Data. 44
3.7 Research Instrument. 45
3.8 Validity of the Research Instrument. 48
3.9 Reliability of the Research Instrument. 48
3.10 Method of Data Collection. 49
3.11 Method of Data Analysis. 51
3.12 Ethical Considerations. 52
3.13 Limitations of the Methodology. 54
3.14 Summary of the Chapter. 55
CHAPTER FOUR. 56
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION.. 56
4.1 Introduction. 56
4.2 Questionnaire Administration and Response Rate. 57
4.3 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents. 59
4.4 Analysis Based on Research Objectives. 64
4.5 Test of Hypothesis. 82
4.6 Discussion of Findings. 87
4.7 Summary of Findings. 92
4.8 Conclusion of the Chapter. 94
CHAPTER FIVE. 95
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. 95
5.1 Introduction. 95
5.2 Summary of the Study. 96
5.3 Conclusions. 99
5.4 Recommendations. 104
5.5 Contributions to Knowledge. 110
5.6 Limitations of the Study. 111
5.7 Suggestions for Further Studies. 113
5.8 Summary of the Chapter. 116
5.9 Final Reflections. 116
QUESTIONNAIRE. 117
