ABSTRACT
The study investigated the impact of budget and budgetary control on decision making in public sector organization of Nigeria. The research adopted survey research design and collected data through the administration of questionnaires to a cross section of 50 staff at Abia State Ministry of Finance. From the questionnaire administered, 45 respondents representing more than the sample size completed and returned the questionnaires. The study used accountability and efficiency operation as proxies for decision making in public sector organizations. The five-point likert scale was adopted to decode the response from which the study obtained a regression data. There is normality in the frequency of the responses as evidend in the Janque Bera probability which is more than 50% in all the variables. The result of the regression analysis revealed that there is positive significant relationship between budgetary accountability in public sector organization, the result further established that there is significant impact of budgeting and budgetary control on efficient operation and concluded that budgeting and budgetary control have significant impact on decision making of public sector organizations in Nigeria. The study recommends that expenditure decision should be made in line with budgetary provision; government should ensure that agencies adhere to approved budget and auditors in public sectors should ensure that approvals are made in accordance with budgetary provisions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tittle page
Declaration
Certification
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study 1
1.2 Statement to the Problem 3
1.3 Objectives to the Study 4
1.4 Research Questions 4
1.5 Statement of Hypotheses 4
1.6 Significance of the Study 5
1.7 Scope to the Study 6
1.8 Limitations to the Study 6
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Conceptual Framework 7
2.1.1 Concept of Budgeting 7
2.1.2 Preparation of Budgeting 1
2.1.3 Functions of Budget 13
2.1.4 Budgeting Control Techniques 15
2.1.5 Purpose of Budget 16
2.1.6 Budgetary Control in Socio-Economic Development, Government and PrivateIndustry Compared 16
2.1.6.1 The comparison between government and private industry 17
2 .1. 7 Importance of Budgeting 17
2.1.8 Budget Implementation 18
2.1.9 Characteristics of a Good Budget 19
2.1.10 Problems that Militates Against Budgeting System in the Public Sector 19
2.1.11 Features of Budgetary Control 20
2.1.12 Uses of Budgets 21
2.1.13 Types of Budget 22
2.1.13.1 Quantitative Perspective of Budget 24
2.1.14 Advantages ofBudgeting 24
2 .1.15 Disadvantages of Budget 25
2.2 Theoretical Framework 25
2.2. l Institutional Theory on Budgets 26\
2.2.2 Resource Dependency Theory on Budgets 26
2.2.3 Transaction-Cost Theory on Budgets 2
2.2.4 Critical Marxist Theory on Budgets 28
2.2.5 Stake Holders' Theory 28
2.2.6 Goal Setting Theory 30
2.2.7 Cognitive Evaluation Theory 31
2.3 Empirical Review 32
CHAPTERTHREE:METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design 40
3.2 Area of the Study
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Sample Size Determination
3.5 Method of Data Collection
3.5.1 Personal Interview
3.5.2 Questionnaire
3.5.3 Interviews
3.5.4 Instrument Scoring Scale 45
3.6 Validity and Reliability Instrument
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
3.7.1 Decision Rule.
3.8 Mode of Specification 47
CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.1. Presentation of Data 49
4.2. Analysis of Data using Descriptive Statistic 53
4.3. Results and Discussion on Hypothesis 1 54
4.3 .1. Discussion of Findings on Hypothesis 1 55
4.3 .1.1 Test of hypothesis 1 56
4.3.2. Discussion of Findings on Hypothesis 2 58
4.3 .2.1 Test of hypothesis 2 59
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5 .1. Summary of Findings 61
5.2. Conclusion 62
References
Appendix
ONWUEMENYI, M (2020). Impact Of Budget And Budgetary Control On Decision Making On Public Sector Organization Of Nigeria. (A Study Of Abia State Ministry Of Finance). Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Oct 30, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/impact-of-budget-and-budgetary-control-on-decision-making-on-public-sector-organization-of-nigeria-a-study-of-abia-state-ministry-of-finance
MOUAU/ACC/14/23814, ONWUEMENYI. "Impact Of Budget And Budgetary Control On Decision Making On Public Sector Organization Of Nigeria. (A Study Of Abia State Ministry Of Finance)" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 09 Jun. 2020, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/impact-of-budget-and-budgetary-control-on-decision-making-on-public-sector-organization-of-nigeria-a-study-of-abia-state-ministry-of-finance. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
MOUAU/ACC/14/23814, ONWUEMENYI. "Impact Of Budget And Budgetary Control On Decision Making On Public Sector Organization Of Nigeria. (A Study Of Abia State Ministry Of Finance)". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 09 Jun. 2020. Web. 30 Oct. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/impact-of-budget-and-budgetary-control-on-decision-making-on-public-sector-organization-of-nigeria-a-study-of-abia-state-ministry-of-finance >.
MOUAU/ACC/14/23814, ONWUEMENYI. "Impact Of Budget And Budgetary Control On Decision Making On Public Sector Organization Of Nigeria. (A Study Of Abia State Ministry Of Finance)" Mouau.afribary.org (2020). Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/impact-of-budget-and-budgetary-control-on-decision-making-on-public-sector-organization-of-nigeria-a-study-of-abia-state-ministry-of-finance