Professionalism and Administrative Efficiency of Rivers State Government Agencies

Authors: Zincware, Peretonghanbofa; Prof. P. Nwinyokpugi; Prof. E Tantua and Dr. (Mrs) C. Obara

Abstract:
This study examined the relationship between professionalism and administrative efficiency of Rivers State government agencies. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design taking cognizance of the cross-sectional survey approach; hence the study was correlational. The study's target population consisted of fifty-six respondents, with four individuals selected from each of the 14 Rivers State Government Agencies across different administrative roles, including Directors of Administration, Directors of Finance, Directors of Procurement, and Directors of Project. A census sample approach was chosen due to the manageable size of the population. A structured questionnaire was used in the collection of study data, and the gathered data were analyzed using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMCS) Statistics and presented with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings from data analysis revealed a positive significant correlation in the tested dimension of professionalism against the measures of administrative efficiency which include quality services and waste reduction. Relying on the study findings, we concluded that there is a positive significant relationship between professionalism and administrative efficiency. We, therefore, recommended that the dimensions of professionalism be utilized as it is seen to have a positive relationship with the measures of administrative efficiency of quality services and waste reduction leading to efficient government agencies.

Keywords: Professionalism, Administrative Efficiency, Quality Service, Waste Reduction

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