CONCEPTUALIZATION AS A CRITICAL THINKING SKILL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF PUBLIC TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN RIVERS STATE
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between conceptualization as a critical thinking skill and
administrative effectiveness in public tertiary institutions in Rivers State. Three research
objectives and three research questions guided the study. The study was anchored on the
Systems Theory. The study employed an exploratory research design and relied on an extensive
review of literature to analyze how conceptualization influences decision-making, resource
management, and conflict resolution within higher education administration. The study shows
that conceptualization positively influences decision-making by enabling administrators to
anticipate challenges, weigh alternatives, and develop proactive strategies rather than relying
on reactive responses. The study concludes that conceptualization is indispensable for effective
leadership in public tertiary institutions and recommends for targeted training and also adopt
conceptual frameworks that promote participatory decision-making, transparent
communication, and inclusive negotiation to resolve conflicts and prevent recurrence.
This article is available as a PDF download
Published in BUSINESS AND FINANCE JOURNAL
ISSN: 988-47878
This article appears in our peer-reviewed academic journal
View JournalRelated Articles
Explore similar research in our collection
IMPACT OF ANNUAL ALLOWANCE ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NIGERIA
Ebenezer Foluso Oluwakayode,, Adebayo Olagunju (Ph. D), Aderemi Olalere Adebayo (Ph. D.)
Feb 14, 2026
Tax incentives is an inbuilt expansionary tax fiscal policy that has the capacity to boost econ...
View ArticleDEFICIT BUDGET FINANCING AND ECONOMIC GROWRH IN NIGERIA
IGONIDERIGHA ROSELINE PhD
Feb 13, 2026
As a nation grapples with development challenges, the strategic utilization of deficit budgets ...
View ArticleA DOCTRINAL AND INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW OF PERSONAL INCOME TAX LAWS IN NIGERIA (1960–2025)
BAMWA, BLESSING (PhD), OMOKEHINDE, JOSHUAL ODUTOLA, AKINYOMI, OLADELE JOHN, OLURIN, ENITAN OLUROTIMI
Feb 10, 2026
This study investigates the enduring structural and institutional constraints affecting Nigeria’s ...
View Article