评估 2013 年私有化对贝宁配电技术和劳动力绩效的影响

Oluwadamilola Esan, N. Nwulu, L. David, O. Adepoju
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目的本研究旨在调查 2013 年尼日利亚能源行业私有化对贝宁配电公司(BEDC)及其员工技术绩效的影响。分析工具包括标准偏差、斯皮尔曼等级相关性和回归分析。研究结果在私有化之前,由尼日利亚电力控股公司管理的能源行业在故障检测、响应和计费方面效率低下。然而,私有化提高了资源利用率,更换了过时的变压器,并提高了运营效率。然而,尽管取得了这些进步,尼日利亚电力控股公司仍面临着各种挑战,包括发电电压不稳定和员工福利不足。本研究还强调,经过培训的员工队伍在智能电网等新兴电力技术方面缺乏经验。研究局限性/影响本研究侧重于 BEDC,可能会限制其对其他能源公司的普遍适用性。实际意义私有化的积极成果,如改善资源利用和基础设施投资,强调了私人所有权和管理的潜在好处。然而,电压发电稳定性和员工福利方面的挑战要求采取有针对性的干预措施。社会影响能源行业的发展具有积极的社会影响,它提高了生活水平,增强了家庭和企业的用电能力。 原创性/价值本研究对私有化对 BEDC 的影响提出了独特见解,对私有化前的挑战和进展提供了视角。实用建议有助于 BEDC 和政策制定者在私有化背景下提高配电公司的绩效。
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An evaluation of 2013 privatization on Benin Electricity Distribution technical and workforce performance
Purpose This study aims to investigate the impact of the 2013 privatization of Nigeria’s energy sector on the technical performance of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and its workforce. Design/methodology/approach This study used a questionnaire-based approach, and 196 participants were randomly selected. Analytical tools included standard deviation, Spearman rank correlation and regression analysis. Findings Before privatization, the energy sector, managed by the power holding company of Nigeria, suffered from inefficiencies in fault detection, response and billing. However, privatization improved resource utilization, replaced outdated transformers and increased operational efficiency. However, in spite of these improvements, BEDC faces challenges, including unstable voltage generation and inadequate staff welfare. This study also highlighted a lack of experience among the trained workforce in emerging electricity technologies such as the smart grid. Research limitations/implications This study’s focus on BEDC may limit its generalizability to other energy companies. It does not delve into energy sector privatization’s broader economic and policy implications. Practical implications The positive outcomes of privatization, such as improved resource utilization and infrastructure investment, emphasize the potential benefits of private ownership and management. However, voltage generation stability and staff welfare challenges call for targeted interventions. Recommendations include investing in voltage generation enhancement, smart grid infrastructure and implementing measures to enhance employee well-being through benefit plans. Social implications Energy sector enhancements hold positive social implications, uplifting living standards and bolstering electricity access for households and businesses. Originality/value This study contributes unique insights into privatization’s effects on BEDC, offering perspectives on preprivatization challenges and advancements. Practical recommendations aid BEDC and policymakers in boosting electricity distribution firms’ performance within the privatization context.
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