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Date of this Version
1-10-2022
Document Type
Article
Abstract
This study examines the influence of records management practices, work environment and administrative effectiveness in Lagos State Judiciary, Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design. The population of the study consisted of 328 administrative staff of Lagos State Judiciary, Nigeria. Total enumeration was used. Cronbach’s Alpha reliability coefficients for the constructs ranged from 0.93 to 0.94. A response rate of 100% was achieved. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential (multiple and linear regression) statistics. Findings showed that records management practices and work environment jointly influenced administrative effectiveness (Adj. R2 = 0.333, F(2, 326)= 39.520, p < 0.05. Records management practices had a significant influence on administrative effectiveness (R2 = 0.290, t(326) = 8.897, β = 0.538, p < 0.05). Work environment had a positive significant influence on administrative effectiveness (R2 = 0.160, t(326) = 37.337, β = 0.400, p < 0.05). The study concluded that records management practices and work environment contribute to administrative effectiveness. It has recommended that judges should motivate staff to come early to work, encourage team work, sustain good records management practices and conducive work environment to enhance administrative effectiveness.