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Consequences And Evaluation Of The Involvement Of Foreign Companies In Road Constriction
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CHAPTER THREE
3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The key factors in the operation of any research work are the appropriateness and suitability of research design to the purpose of the main work. Research methodology in Civil Engineering analysis involves a complex network of procedure ranging from conceptual model of classification to manipulation of data processes.
The first, step in describing research methodology is to explain what data are needed to solve the problem, why these particular data are essential and where and how they are to be obtained.
This chapter deals with the methods used in analyzing “the consequences and evaluation of foreign companies on road construction in Kwara stateâ€.
3.1 TYPES OF DATA REQUIRED
The data for this research were obtained from primary sources and secondary sources.
3.1.1 PRIMARY SOURCE
Administration of questionnaire was used to obtain the following types of data.
1. General information about the correspondent.
2. Relationship of foreign companies with government/ministries.
3. Information concerning social-economic activities of foreign companies.
4. Information concerning security/health of Nigerians.
3.1.2 SECONDARY SOURCE
The secondary source was used to find some additional information which supplements that of the primary source. The data got from secondary source were in form of documents and records and they include newspapers and government respondents.
3.2 BRIEF EVALUATION OF QUESTIONNAIRES
Seventy five (75) questionnaires was printed and out of these numbers, 58 (fifty eight) was properly filled. So (fifty eight) 58 questionnaires will be evaluated. These questionnaires were distributed to Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) a company owned by the Jews from Israel with head office in Abuja but has a site presently in Ilorin, Kwara State, Bulletine Construct Company owned by a Lebanese with headquarters in Ilorin. Chalvet construction company, Kwara State Ministry of Works. Yolas an indigenous consultancy firm, and BAL Engineering and indigenous consultancy firm. These foreign companies are registered with the Cooperate Affairs Commission in Abuja.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACTThis project involves the “consequences evaluation of foreign on road construction in Nigeriaâ€.The methods used in achieving the aims of these projects are:The visitation and interview of selected government prostates in charge of granting of major road construction contract to know why they prefer patronizing the foreign contractors to the local ones.The interview of selected foreign companies through the printing and distribution of questionnaires to know the ways in which ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Rows = 6 Columns 2Let 0.05 = (95%)Degree of freedom = (r- 1) (c-I)= (6-1) (2-1)= 5.1Df = 5Critical value of X2 at (0.050 (5)Table value of X2 = 0.25Calculated value of X2 = 15.99 ... Continue reading---
QUESTIONNAIRE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]QUESTIONNAIREThe questionnaire is designed to investigate the consequences and evaluation of the involvement of Foreign companies in road construction in Kwara state. Your co-operation is highly needed in completing this questionnaire without being biased. All responses given by you would be treated as very confidential.SECTION AInstruction: - Kindly tick ( ) the appropriate box where necessary.1. Name of firm-----------------------------------------------------------2. Headq ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX C - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Rows = 6 Columns = 2Let 0.05 = (95%)Degree of freedom = (r- 1) (c-i)= (6-1) (2-i)= 5.1Df = 5Critical value of X2 at (0.050 (5)Table value of X2 = 0.25Calculated value of X2 at (0.05) (5)Table value ofX2= 0.25Calculated value of X2 = 1.84 ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX B - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Rows = 6 Columns = 2 Let 0.05 = (95%) Degree of freedom = (r-1) (c-1) = (6-1) (2-1) = (5.1)Df = 5 Critical value of X2 at (0.050) (5)Table value of X2 = 0.25Calculated value of X2 at (0.05) (5)Table value of X2 = 0.25 Calculated value of X2 = 15.99 ... Continue reading---
LIST OF FIGURES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]LIST OF FIGURESResponse concerning standards stipulated by Ministries (Federal and State) Fig. 1 Results based on graduate employment promotion Fi g. 2 Results concerning foreign companies patronizing Prostitute on Nigeria streets Fi g. 3 ... Continue reading---
TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]TABLE OF CONTENTSPagesTitle page Declaration Certification Dedication Acknowledgement Abstract Table of content CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Statement of Problem 1.2 Aims and Objectives 1.3 Justification of the Study 1.4 Scope of the Study 1.5 The study area 1.6 Methodology of research 1.7 ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]CHAPTER ONE1.0 INTRODUCTIONForeign companies in road construction are technological engineering establishment, operating in Nigeria due to their technical knowledge; they assist in road construction in Nigeria. The consequences and evaluation of foreign companies on road construction†can be seen on our environment, heath, security and socio-economic activities. These have resulted into positive and negative impacts in the society as a whole.The discovery and application of the wheel ... Continue reading---
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CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 12 ]Decision RuleIf X2 calculated> table value of X2..H0 should be rejected. If X2 calculated < table value of X2. . Do not reject H0Since the table value of Cbi-{X2) is 0.25 is less than the calculated Chi (X2) of 1.84, we reject H0 therefore the alternative hypothesis is accepted.This shows that there is a relationship between patronizing prostitutes in Nigeria. 4.3 EFFECT OF FOREIGN COMPANIES ON SOCIO-ECONOMICS ACTIVITIES IN NIGERIA Since the Federal and State Ministries are solemn ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER FIVE5.1 RECOMMENDATIONThe fact still remains that Nigeria cannot do without foreign companies in road construction but the following facts or points will be recommended so that even the local/indigenous contractors will also be involved in road construction.1. Indigenous companies should emphasis on improving their technical and managerial expertise by sending new breed engineers outside the country with the aid of the government.2. The local contractor should place th ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]REFERENCESAashto (1998) Theoritial Analysis of the pavement layers.Arlhor W and Peter S. Kindrick A CP (1981) Road Work Theory and Practical Edication New Delhi, India Arthur, W. Peter, K. Ancill, R. and Malcomic, [1999]. “Roadwork Theory and Practiceâ€, Buherworth-I-Ieinemanr,, Linacre House Jordon Hill, Oxford. Fish ER [1924]. “Construction Project Administrationâ€, John Wiley and Sons, Inc Ltd., USAChandola S.P (2001), A Text book of transportation engineering first ed ... Continue reading---
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACTThis project involves the “consequences evaluation of foreign on road construction in Nigeriaâ€.The methods used in achieving the aims of these projects are:The visitation and interview of selected government prostates in charge of granting of major road construction contract to know why they prefer patronizing the foreign contractors to the local ones.The interview of selected foreign companies through the printing and distribution of questionnaires to know the ways in which ... Continue reading---