EVALUATION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF PROBLEMS IN THE VOICE NEWSPAPER IN MAKURDI

Abstract

This paper evaluates the management of production problems in The Voice newspaper, Makurdi. Anchored on the Quality of Work Life theory, the survey research design was employed with oral interview as instrument for data collection. Findings from the study indicate that management is relevant in planning and directing for the achievement of an organization’s goals. Further findings indicate that the problems of production process in The Voice newspaper range from lack of production materials, obsolete equipment to inadequate finance and manpower; findings also indicate that the problems affect production to a large extent and that the managers of The Voice newspaper are managing the problems through training of staff, revenue generation, coordination and motivation. The paper concludes that the problems affect The Voice newspaper since the managers have limited resources to effectively manage the problems. The paper therefore recommends that available resources should be judiciously utilized; grants and subvention should be sourced from state government to ensure smooth operations. The needed manpower should be recruited and management should intensify effort in coping with the problems of production process in The Voice newspaper, Makurdi.