Necessity Of Good Organizational Structure: An Overview Of INEC’s Performance In The Just Concluded Presidential Election Of 25th February, 2023
Prof. Eze Chidi Nwauba Department Of Public Administration, I-FATOSS University, Republic Of Benin E-mail: Profnwauba@iamps.edu.ng Vc@ifatossuniversity,.edu.bj +2349124673109 +22956994131
Volume 4, Issue 1, April 2024
This study provides an overview of the necessity of a good organizational structure, focusing on the performance of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the presidential election held on February 25, 2023. Drawing on existing literature, the study emphasizes the importance of a well-organized organizational framework in achieving operational efficiency and success. It explores various organizational structures and their implications for organizational behavior and outcomes, including functional, divisional, matrix, and network architectures. The study critically analyzes INEC's performance in the 2023 presidential election, considering the impact of its organizational structure on electoral processes and outcomes. It highlights challenges faced by INEC, such as communication breakdowns and coordination issues, and assesses their implications for the integrity and credibility of the electoral process. Additionally, the study examines the role of INEC's organizational structure in facilitating voter education, ensuring security, and regulating political parties and candidate nominations. Findings reveal both successes and failures in INEC's performance, underscoring the importance of a well-designed organizational structure in ensuring electoral integrity and effectiveness. The study concludes by emphasizing the need for organizational restructuring to address existing deficiencies and enhance INEC's capacity to fulfill its mandate effectively. Generally, this study contributes to our understanding of the significance of organizational structure in electoral administration and underscores the importance of organizational reform in promoting democratic governance principles.