AN ASSESSMENT OF ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF OHS OUTSOURCING IN NIGERIA (NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS (NSE), LAGOS)

Table of Contents

 

Abstract

 

Chapter One: Introduction

 

1.1 Background to the Study

1.2 Statement of the Problem

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1.4 Research Questions

1.5 Research Hypothesis

1.6 Significance of the Study

1.7 Scope of the Study

1.8 Limitations of the Study

1.9 Organization of the Study

1.10 Definition of Terms

1.10.1 Occupational Health and Safety

1.10.2 Outsourcing

1.10.3 Ethical Implications

1.10.4 Corporate Social Responsibility

1.10.5 Contractual Liability

1.10.6 Worker Exploitation

1.10.7 Regulatory Compliance

References

 

Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature

 

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Theoretical Review

2.2.1 The Stakeholder Theory

2.2.2 The Social Contract Theory

2.2.3 The Ethical Egoism Theory

2.2.4 The Justice Theory

2.3 Conceptual Review

2.3.1 Overview of Key Concepts

2.3.2 Worker Welfare and Safety

2.3.3 Accountability and Transparency

2.3.4 Exploitation of Labor

2.3.5 The Role of Government Regulation

2.3.6 Impact on Corporate Social Responsibility

2.3.7 Professionalism and Competence

2.3.8 Cultural Considerations in Nigeria

2.3.9 Economic Impact

2.3.10 Employee Rights and Legal Implications

2.3.11 Sustainability and Long-Term Implications

2.4 Empirical Review

2.5 Summary of Literature Review

References

 

Chapter Three: Research Methodology

 

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Research Design

3.3 Population of the Study

3.4 Sample Size and Sampling Technique

3.4.1 Sample Size Determination

3.4.2 Sampling Technique

3.5 Research Instruments

3.6 Validity of the Research Instrument

3.7 Reliability of the Research Instrument

3.8 Method of Data Collection

3.9 Method of Data Analysis

3.10 Ethical Considerations

3.11 Limitations of the Methodology

3.12 Summary of the Chapter

 

Chapter Four: Data Analysis and Interpretation

 

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Response Rate

4.3 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents

4.3.1 Gender Distribution of Respondents

4.3.2 Age Distribution of Respondents

4.3.3 Educational Qualification of Respondents

4.3.4 Professional Designation of Respondents

4.3.5 Years of Experience of Respondents

4.3.6 Nature of Organization of Respondents

4.4 Analysis of Research Questions

4.4.1 Research Question One: Ethical Concerns Associated with OHS Outsourcing

4.4.2 Research Question Two: Impact of OHS Outsourcing on Quality of OHS Services

4.4.3 Research Question Three: Strategies for Mitigating Negative Ethical Implications of OHS Outsourcing

4.5 Test of Hypothesis

4.6 Discussion of Findings

4.7 Summary of the Chapter

 

Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

 

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Summary of the Study

5.3 Summary of Findings

5.4 Conclusion

5.5 Recommendations

5.6 Contributions to Knowledge

5.7 Suggestions for Further Research

5.8 Limitations of the Study

5.9 Summary of the Chapter

 

Questionnaire

 

Section A: Demographic Information

Section B: Ethical Concerns Associated with OHS Outsourcing

Section C: Impact of OHS Outsourcing on Quality of OHS Services

Section D: Strategies for Mitigating Negative Ethical Implications of OHS Outsourcing

Section E: Open-Ended Questions