TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1.0 Introduction and Background Of The Study 4
1.1 Statement Of The Problem 6
1.2 Main Objectives 7
1.2.1Specific Objectives: 7
1.3 Research Questions 7
1.4 Significance Of The Study: 7
1.5 Limitation Of The Study: 7
2.0 Literature Review Of Succession Planning 8
2.1 Theoretical reveiw 8
2.1.1 Key Steps Towards Effective Succession Planning 9
2.1.2 Measures For Effective Succession Planning 13
2.1.2.1 Part A Measures: Group 1 -- Basic Plan Usage Factors. 13
2.1.2.2 Part A Measures: Group 2 -- Assessing Whether Your Plan Contains Key Design Features 14
2.1.2.3 Part B Measures: Group 3 -- Operational Indications Of Plan Success. 15
2.1.2.4 Part B Measures: Group 4 -- Measures Of Direct Business Impacts 16
2.1.2.5 Part B Measures: Group 5 -- Indications Of Plan Failure 17
2.2 Empirical Studies Of Succession Planning 18
3.0 Research Methodology 20
3.1 Introduction: 20
3.2 Research Design: 20
3.3 Area Of The Study: 20
3.4 Unit Of Enquiry: 20
3.5 Sample Size And Sampling Procedure: 21
3.5.1 Sample Size. 21
3.5.2 Sampling Technique 21
3.6 Data Collection Methods: 22
3.6.1 Questionnaires: 22
3.6.2 Interview: 22
3.6.3 Participant Observation: 22
3.6.4 Documentation: 22 3.7 Work Plan and Research Budget...............................................................................22 3.7.1 Research Activities & Work Plan.....................................................................22 3.7.2 Budget………………………………………………………………………..23 REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………….24

APPENDICES…………………………………………………………………………..26 Appendix I - Questionnaire for Employees……………………………………...26 Appendix II- Questionnaire for Heads of Department………………………….30

CHAPTER ONE:
1.0 Introduction and Background of the Study
The concept of succession