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CHAPTER ONE 

INTRODUCTION

1.1    BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

“Management” has been defined by various scholars in different ways. Some say it is made up of “the owners or Directors of an organization” or a system by which diverse resources are utilized in such a way that pre planned economic performances are achieved”. The Gloss any of Marketing Terms” , gives additional meaning to this definition as “comprising the interlocking activities of planning, organising, staffing, directing, controlling and co-ordinating using all liaison and communication resources available to the end”. These definitions by different scholars are very important to this study as we can easily see the position and importance of the secretary as well as the need for her efficiency and how she can be motivated towards contributing to profits of the organization.

Emenite Limited, a member of the Belgian Etex Group started operation in 1963 under the name ‘Turners Asbertos Cement Company Nigeria Limited’. The company was incorporated in 1961 with registration number Rc 2712 and the shareholding were as follows:

Turners and Newall Limited               - 80%

Government of Eastern Nigeria          - 20%

Due to indigenization decree of 1973, the shareholding of the company changed as follows:

Turners and Newall Limited               - 60%

Government of Eastern Nigeria          - 40%

With the name of the company changing to Turners Building Products (Emene). Owing to dwindling fortunes of the company, in March 24, 1988, Turners and New all Limited divested its interest in the company and transferred 51% of its Shareholding to Entrepreneur Societe Anonyme of Belgium (Now Etex Group S.A) and the balance of 49% went to the then Anambra and Imo States, now Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Abia and Eboyi State. As a result of the new shareholding arrangement, the company changed its name to Emenite Limited as is presently known.

Emenite Limited Specializes in the production of Roofing Products an leiting products. Under the Roofing Products, they have: Bigsix corrugated Sheets (Grey, Red, and Gren colour) 1086mm x 2400mm, Prestige Concrete tile, ultimate corrugated sheets to mention but a few. Also under the leiting products, they have Emenite flat sheet, Duraceit decorative Ceiling, Emlux decorative Ceiling and so on. The above products of Emenite are made from fibre and cement and very qualitative in building. No wounder Emenite has a slogun which says “Wherever people builds, there comes Emenite”.

Emenite Limited, just like every organization has a very grod aim. Hence their aim is to be the leader in the manufacture and sale of high quality building products with zero waste management, culture and to sustain the business in a profitable manner with the knowledge that Emenite will stand by its customers while continually improving the creativity, motivation and safety of all their employees. Judging from their aims one will see that they are not far from it since it has achieved almost all as this is made manifest in the benefits its customers derives which includes: Universal application, Non combustible, Strong and hang lasting, Rof and Rust free, Unique, Wide range of accessories, Cost effectiveness, Completely weather proof and Available in different Colours.

It is interesting and worth mentioning that Emenite has in addition to their numerous products launched (Duratile) into the market on 25th day of November 2001 in Enugu State in the first instance, and other areas later. Before now, Emenite produces flower pot, pipes used for water and other things. But thanks to Emenite for improving on their products. Their products range are sold through  a wide range of distributor network located in such a place that will be close to project sites. They also offer free pre and after sales technical advice to ensure, that their customers enjoy problem free roof. Consequently, Emenite Limited was Certified to 150 9001-2000 in 1998, 2002, and are the first to obtain such international Standard East of the Niger. This entaits that their products could be sold in any market both locally and internationally.