Browsing by Author "Anthony Apeh AMEDU"

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    Administrative Communication and Employee Engagement
    (LCU, 2025-04) Gabriel Oladotun OLATOYE; Moyosore O. BECKLEY; Anthony Apeh AMEDU
    In contemporary organisations, administrative communication is a vital component of managerial effectiveness, organisational cohesion, and employee performance. It encompasses the structured transmission of information within an organisation, including top-down directives, bottom-up feedback, and lateral exchanges across departments. Simultaneously, employee engagement, defined as the psychological and emotional commitment employees have to their work and organisation, has gained prominence as a key determinant of productivity, innovation, and retention. This paper examines the interplay between administrative communication and employee engagement, exploring how communication strategies impact organisational outcomes. Effective administrative communication promotes transparency, aligns individual and organisational goals, and fosters a culture of trust and collaboration. When employees are well- informed, encouraged to provide input, and feel that their contributions are valued, they are more likely to be engaged. Transparent and consistent communication helps reduce ambiguity, while feedback loops and inclusive dialogue enhance a sense of ownership and participation. The paper also discusses common challenges, such as information overload, inconsistent messaging, and resistance to upward feedback, which can hinder employee engagement. Through case studies of organisations like Google and Zappos, the paper illustrates best practices in leveraging communication to build an engaged workforce. Finally, it presents strategic recommendations for improving communication systems, including leadership visibility, manager training, and performance measurement. In conclusion, administrative communication is not merely operational; it is a strategic function that directly influences employee engagement and, by extension, organisational success.
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    Media Educational Contents as Determinants of Knowledge, Attitudes and Participation of Nigerian Youths in Political Activities
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Anthony Apeh AMEDU
    The continued existence and growth of democracy in any nation is dependent upon the nation's level of political interest. The media, as the fourth estate of the realm, plays the educational function in a democratic society. Therefore, this study examined the media educational contents as determinants of Nigerian youths’ knowledge, attitude and participation in political activities. The study was anchored on Agenda Setting theory, Social Responsibility theory, Cognitive Mobilisation theory and Cognitive Engagement theory. The study adopted the correlation survey research design and employed a questionnaire named ‘Media Political Education Contents, Youths’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Political Participation’ (MEYAP) for data gathering. The sample consisted 540 respondents from the six geo-political zones in Nigeria, with states like Adamawa, Kogi, Kano, Enugu, Oyo and Delta selected through stratified and convenience sampling techniques. The data collected was coded and analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) with descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings show that Nigerian youths exhibited a high level of knowledge about political activities (83.3%). Moreover, the study demonstrated a significant negative correlation (-0.859) between media education contents and political participation among Nigerian youths. This implies that an increase in educational content leads to a decrease in political participation by 0.859. The study concluded that media education has a positive relationship with combined knowledge of politics and attitude of youths and participation in political activities. From the findings, several recommendations are proposed. First, political stakeholders in Nigeria should know that the knowledge of youths on political activities should be maintained and built on. Second, there is need to cultivate and sustain the interest of youths in political activities. Additionally, political actors and political stakeholders should know that it is only when there is combined knowledge and positive attitudes towards politics that the youths will participate in political activities. Keywords: Media Political Education, Political Activities, Political Behaviour, Political Knowledge and Political Participation Word Count: 297