International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review

Vol. 9(8), pp. 341-356, November 2021

ISSN: 2360-7866

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijarer2021.390

 

Full Length Research

 

 

Records management practices and work environment as determinants of administrative effectiveness of Lagos State Judiciary, Nigeria

 

Dr. Otobo Elvis Efe

 

Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Nigeria. E-mail: Elvisotobo1978@gmail.com

 

Accepted 10 November 2021

Abstract

Abstract: This study examined records management practices and work environment as determinants of administrative effectiveness of Lagos State Judiciary, Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design. The population of the study consisted of 328 administrative staff of Lagos State Judiciary, Nigeria. Total enumeration was used. Cronbach’s Alpha reliability coefficients for the constructs ranged from 0.93 to 0.94. A response rate of 100% was achieved. The result showed that the administrative effectiveness in the Lagos State Judiciary was at a high level (overall mean score = 3.89), on a scale of 5. Administrative effectiveness was measured by five indicators (teamwork, coordination, timeliness, commitment and productivity). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The study concluded that records management practices and work environment contribute to administrative effectiveness. It has recommended that judges should motivate staff to come early to work, encourage team work, sustain good records management practices and conducive work environment to enhance administrative effectiveness.

 

Keywords: Administrative effectiveness, Lagos State Judiciary, Records management practices, Work environment, Records management

Paper type: research