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.
