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Evaluation of Effect Physical Facilities Management and Maintenance in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Physical Facilities Management and Maintenance
Abstract
This study examined the effects of physical facilities management and maintenance in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka with a view to improving the quality of existing facilities for academic excellence. With the aid of five objectives; identification of available facilities and its condition, and maintenance culture employed in the study institution, identification of regularity, effectiveness and functionality of existing facilities, adequacy of fund for maintenance, and adequacy of existing facilities in use for students and staff in the study institution, the aim of this study as stated above was achieved. Thus, it explored physical facilities in the study institution and ascertained the extent of its maintenance and impact it has on learning. Facility management is vital means through which adequate maintenance would be carried out. Good learning environment depends on the quality of existing facilities an academic institution has. The researcher adopts the use of both survey and case study methods using different data collection instruments viz; structured questionnaire, interview and personal observation. The sample size was determined using Taro Yamane?s formula. A total of 395 questionnaires were distributed and 300 returned which correspond to 76% of the sample size which deemed fit for analysis. The data collected were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistical test. Tables, frequencies were used in the presentation of data. Freidman test, Two-Way ANOVA and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test statistical techniques were applied appropriately in testing the hypothesis. The study found out that there is significant difference between the mean responses of the different physical facilities with p- value less than 0.05. Also the p- value of the different methods of maintenance is less 0.05 therefore there is significant difference between the different methods of maintenance. The study concluded that there is statistical significant effect of physical facilities management and maintenance of in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The study also found out that there are insufficient facilities in the study institution, and some of the available facilities are readily available for use. There is an inadequate fund for the maintenance of existing facilities in the study institution. The study recommends the establishment of facility management unit to implement total cost management (cost estimation cost budgeting, and cost control), and provision of more facilities to match increase in students enrollment in the study institution. This will go a long way in improving teaching and learning process in the study institution.
Keywords
Facilities management, maintenance, physical facilities.
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How to cite this paper
@article{1703334,
author = {Josephine Njideka Ezeudoye, Prof. F. I. Emoh, Dr. C. P. Igwe},
title = {Evaluation of Effect Physical Facilities Management and Maintenance in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2022},
volume = {5},
number = {10},
pages = {183-198},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1703334.pdf},
abstract = {This study examined the effects of physical facilities management and maintenance in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka with a view to improving the quality of existing facilities for academic excellence. With the aid of five objectives; identification of available facilities and its condition, and maintenance culture employed in the study institution, identification of regularity, effectiveness and functionality of existing facilities, adequacy of fund for maintenance, and adequacy of existing facilities in use for students and staff in the study institution, the aim of this study as stated above was achieved. Thus, it explored physical facilities in the study institution and ascertained the extent of its maintenance and impact it has on learning. Facility management is vital means through which adequate maintenance would be carried out. Good learning environment depends on the quality of existing facilities an academic institution has. The researcher adopts the use of both survey and case study methods using different data collection instruments viz; structured questionnaire, interview and personal observation. The sample size was determined using Taro Yamane?s formula. A total of 395 questionnaires were distributed and 300 returned which correspond to 76% of the sample size which deemed fit for analysis. The data collected were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistical test. Tables, frequencies were used in the presentation of data. Freidman test, Two-Way ANOVA and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test statistical techniques were applied appropriately in testing the hypothesis. The study found out that there is significant difference between the mean responses of the different physical facilities with p- value less than 0.05. Also the p- value of the different methods of maintenance is less 0.05 therefore there is significant difference between the different methods of maintenance. The study concluded that there is statistical significant effect of physical facilities management and maintenance of in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The study also found out that there are insufficient facilities in the study institution, and some of the available facilities are readily available for use. There is an inadequate fund for the maintenance of existing facilities in the study institution. The study recommends the establishment of facility management unit to implement total cost management (cost estimation cost budgeting, and cost control), and provision of more facilities to match increase in students enrollment in the study institution. This will go a long way in improving teaching and learning process in the study institution.},
keywords = {Facilities management, maintenance, physical facilities.},
month = {April},
}