ABSTRACT

One company (ANAMMCO Plc., Enugu) was used in this empirical work o determine the attitude of top management towards public relations function.

Four research objectives and three hypothesis formed the basis of this work.  and the library research and sample survey methods of research were used in this study.  Among nine(9) questionnaires sent out, they were all duly completed and returned.

The textual, tabular and simple percentage modes of presentation were use in analyzing, presenting and interpreting the gathered data.

It was found out that Pubic Relations Officers are partially involved in policy and decision making of the company.  It was also observed that top management in the organization places Public Relations functions on the middle management level.  The study also revealed that Public Relations professional are employed to man their Public Relations Department.  The study further showed that Public Relations Officers are not placed on the same pedestal with other principal departments.

It is based on these observations that the researcher recommended that top managements in the organization should endeavour to place Public Relations function at the top management level as well as include Public Relations Officers in policy and decision making.