Contents
ABSTRACT. 5
CHAPTER ONE. 7
INTRODUCTION.. 7
1.1 Background to the Study. 7
1.2 Statement of the Problem.. 9
1.3 Objectives of the Study. 11
1.4 Research Questions. 11
1.5 Research Hypothesis. 12
1.6 Significance of the Study. 12
1.7 Scope of the Study. 13
1.8 Limitations of the Study. 14
1.9 Organization of the Study. 14
REFERENCES. 15
CHAPTER TWO.. 16
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE. 16
2.1 Introduction. 16
2.2 Theoretical Review.. 17
2.3 Conceptual Review.. 20
2.4 Empirical Review.. 25
2.5 Summary of Chapters. 28
REFERENCES. 29
CHAPTER THREE. 32
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY. 32
3.1 Introduction. 32
3.2 Research Design. 33
3.3 Area of Study. 34
3.4 Population of the Study. 35
3.5 Sample Size Determination. 35
3.6 Sampling Technique. 36
3.7 Sources of Data. 37
3.8 Research Instrument. 38
3.9 Validity of the Instrument. 39
3.10 Reliability of the Instrument. 40
3.11 Method of Data Collection. 40
3.12 Method of Data Analysis. 41
3.13 Ethical Considerations. 42
CHAPTER FOUR. 43
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION.. 43
4.1 Introduction. 44
4.2 Questionnaire Administration and Retrieval 45
4.3 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents. 45
4.4 Analysis of Research Questions. 51
4.5 Test of Hypothesis. 87
4.6 Discussion of Findings. 90
CHAPTER FIVE. 96
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS. 96
5.1 Introduction. 97
5.2 Summary of the Study. 97
5.3 Summary of Findings. 99
5.4 Conclusion. 104
5.5 Recommendations. 106
5.6 Contributions to Knowledge. 110
5.7 Suggestions for Further Research. 112
5.8 Limitations of the Study. 114
QUESTIONNAIRE. 116
