RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MANAGEMENT OF VICARIOUS LIABILITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE EFFECTIVENESS IN STATE-OWNED TERTIARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN BORNO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between management of vicarious liability and administrative effectiveness in state-owned tertiary educational institutions in Borno State, Nigeria. The study adopted correlational survey research design. The research involved 3211 staff from these institutions, with a sample of 333 staff. The Management of Vicarious Liability Questionnaire (MVLQ) and Administrative Effectiveness Questionnaire (AEQ) were used to collect data. The results showed a high extent of management of tort of vicarious liability, moderate administrative effectiveness, and a positive relationship between management of tort of vicarious liability and administrative effectiveness. It was recommended that school administrators should regularly organize awareness on the legal implications of vicarious liability, the government should teach tortious liabilities in schools, and multimedia should be utilized by school administrators for awareness creation. The study highlights the importance of addressing the complex challenges faced by state-owned tertiary educational institutions in Nigeria.