Small group decision-making in tertiary institutions: A case study of the Library Committee in Nigerian universities

Abstract

The ohjective of this study was to investigate the dynamies of the University Library Conmitee, identify the factors inpinging on its efeotiveness and proffer solutions to problenns identified. The population for the study consisted of the 37 Universities in Nigeria fiom which 15 were selected, using the simple random samping technique. A 28-item questionnaire relating to the objectives of the stiudy was mailed to members of the library comnmittee in each of the 15 selected Universities with a response rate of 72%. The results showed that lack of quorum, irregularity of meetings. poor attendance and the advisory role of the committee placed it at a disadvantage. Solutions suSgested included a review of the objectives of the comniltee to make it more purposeful, provision f seating allowance as incentive as well as high level representation for the official chairman at comnittee meetngs.