ABSTRACT

The aim of this study is to assess performance management as a tool for improving performance in public sector corporations with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation as a focus. Chapter one deals with the introduction and consist of the background of the study, statement of the problem, research questions, significance of the study, scope and limitation of the study. Chapter two is divided into two parts. While the first concentrated on the literature review, the other dealt with the theoretical framework of performance management. Chapter three examines the research methodology and the sampling techniques adopted in this research work and chapter four deals with data presentation and analysis. The study concludes with chapter five focusing on the summary, conclusion and recommendation.