Contents
ABSTRACT.. 5
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. 12
1.4 Research Questions. 13
1.5 Research Hypothesis. 14
1.6 Significance of the Study. 14
1.7 Scope of the Study. 15
1.8 Limitations of the Study. 16
1.9 Organization of the Study. 16
1.10 Definition of Terms. 17
REFERENCES.. 19
CHAPTER TWO.. 21
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE.. 21
2.1 Introduction.. 21
2.2 Theoretical Review.. 21
2.3 Conceptual Review.. 24
2.4 Empirical Review.. 28
2.5 Summary of Literature Reviews. 31
REFERENCES.. 31
CHAPTER THREE.. 35
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.. 35
3.1 Introduction.. 35
3.2 Research Design.. 35
3.3 Population of the Study. 37
3.4 Sample Size Determination.. 38
3.5 Sampling Technique. 39
3.6 Nature of Respondents. 41
3.7 Data Collection Methods. 43
3.8 Research Instruments. 43
3.9 Validity and Reliability of Instruments. 45
3.10 Data Collection Procedure. 46
3.11 Data Analysis Procedure. 48
3.12 Ethical Considerations. 50
3.13 Limitations of the Methodology. 51
CHAPTER FOUR.. 53
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION.. 53
4.1 Introduction.. 53
4.2 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents. 53
4.3 Analysis Based on Research Objectives and Research Questions. 60
4.4 Test of Hypothesis. 84
4.5 Discussion of Findings. 87
CHAPTER FIVE.. 94
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.. 94
5.1 Introduction.. 94
5.2 Summary of the Study. 94
5.3 Conclusions. 99
5.4 Recommendations. 104
5.5 Suggestions for Further Research.. 109
5.6 Contributions of the Study to Knowledge. 113
5.7 Limitations of the Study. 117
QUESTIONNAIRE.. 120
