ABSTRACT This project focused on the effects of outsourcing strategies on organization performance with special reference to Nigeria Breweries Plc. The importance of outsourcing strategies in organizations cannot be overemphasized, hence the need for this research work. The objective of this study were to examine the relationship between... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research work examined the effects of entrepreneurial skill on product portfolio development of medium scale enterprise in Lagos. It is important for business owners (be it a small medium scale enterprises operator or large scale enterprise), who aspire for optimum success in their endeavour to take cognisance of the essential... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research work strives to evaluate the extent of development in Entrepreneurship in a depressed economy like Nigeria. A closer and pragmatic approach was adopted by using Nigerian Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI) Enugu State Chapter. NASSI has been seen as one of the nation’s governmental agency involved in... Continue Reading
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS FOR GROWTH OF SMES IN NIGERIA; THE ROLE OF MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 1: Introduction Technology is a systematic application of physical forces for production of goods and services. The knowledge used in practical ways in industry (Oxford 2005). It is the knowledge, process, tools, methods and systems employed in the creation of... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT As we all know the objective of any business venture is to maximize profit. Hence all the decisions with respect to new projects, acquisition of assets, raising capital, distributing dividends e.t.c are studied for their impact on profits and profitability. Profit maximization theory is based on profits and profits are a must for the... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This paper examined the impact of strategic management on organisational growth with reference to Lawrenzo Cargo and Logistics Ltd.). The performance of any business organization in the competitive economy is highly dependent upon the quality of its management vis a vis proper implementation of strategic management. Survey design was... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT It is an undisputable fact that Nigeria of the pre-independence era was predominately small scale in its productions and marketing activities. Industrial revolution brought about a shift from the orthodox trade by barter to a more sophisticated marketing system where consumers satisfaction becomes the ultimate goal of the most businesses.... Continue Reading
Background to the Study Small and Medium Scale Enterprises are sub-sectors of the industrial sector which play crucial roles in industrial development (Ahmed, S. 2006). Following the adoption of Economic reform programme in Nigeria in 1981, there have been several decisions to switch from capital intensive and large scale industrial projects which... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Small and Medium Enterprises play a very important role in development of the Nigerian Economy. Making up about 97% of the entire economy, they serve as a source of employment generation, innovation, competition, economic dynamism which ultimately lead to poverty alleviation and national growth. Tax policy is one of the factors that... Continue Reading
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Entrepreneurship practices exist in most countries of the world, including Nigeria. In Nigeria the development of entrepreneurship has gone a long way to achieve industrialization and economic development. Management scholars agree that although management theory and practices have... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction An appraisal of small scale industries in employment creation in Nigeria: A study of Onitsha metropolis. 1.1 Background of the Study Many scholars have written widely on small scale industries and its potency to generate employment, thus, underscoring the quintessence, significance and relevance of this... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Data from the International Finance Corp developing world the private economy is almost entirely comprised of SMEs' and that „they are the portunityonlyfor realisticmillionsofpoorpeople employ throughout the world' 4 9% 3 21% 1 55% 2 15% Figure 1: Fiscal... Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents CERTIFICATION .. ii DECLARATION .. iii DEDICATION .. iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . v TABLE OF CONTENTS . vi LIST OF TABLES . ix ABSTRACT . xi CHAPTER ONE . 1 INTRODUCTION .. 1 1.1Background of the Study . 1 1.2 Statement of Research Problem .. 3 1.3 Research Aim and Objectives . 3 1.4 Research Questions . 4 1.5 Research... Continue Reading
Abstract This study x-rayed the attitudes of undergraduates of Social Studies Unit towards entrepreneurship education in Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. Four research questions were posed to guide the study. Survey research design was used for the study. The population for this study consisted of 151 (one hundred and fifty-one) students of... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Nigeria, like most developing countries in the world is faced with myriad of problems such as poverty, terrorism, political instability and most importantly unemployment. In recent years, increased unemployment rate has affected many young school leavers who fall within the working age... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The research aimed at examining the factors that may impact upon business success in the two municipals of Yenagoa SME’s. The study examined the extent to which entrepreneurial competence influenced business success in SME’s. The study was conducted at Yenagoa... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Transforming enormous ideas into economic opportunities is the decisive issue of entrepreneurship. History shows that economic progress has been significantly advanced by pragmatic people who are entrepreneurial and innovative, able to exploit opportunities and willing to take risks. The... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Background To The Study In the 20th century, the subject of strategic planning has been particularly applied to Organizations. It is viewed as the science and art of the formulation, implementation and evaluation of cross-functional decisions that enable an organization to achieve its objective. Strategic planning applies the... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Understanding the role played by the social, cultural and economic factors in entrepreneurship is the key to comprehend how to encourage culture and entrepreneurial behavior. A... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to Study There is no country in the modern world where an improvement in the material level of living is not regarded as a desirable goal by rulers and citizens alike. The growing acceptance of the need to do something for the poor, can be noticed in the numerous poverty alleviation programmes in... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 GENERAL BACKGROUND OF THE SUBJECT MATER The worldwide economic depression of the early 80’s caused a rapid detonation toNigeria economy. Thus, industrial output Shrank to an extents on local and commercial activities were consequently opportunities in the country. Therefore, by the end of 1988,... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION. Small-scale industries play a vital role in the Material welfare of many nations today’s especially the developing nations. They makes specific contributions depending on the form and objectives. Some produces raw materials, distribute products or provide services while others them the raw... Continue Reading
A bstract This study examined the role of financial institutions in agricultural development.( A case study of Nigeria Agricultural Cooperative and Rural Development Bank) with a view to make useful suggestions and recommendations as way of enhancing the development of agricultural sector. The population of the study includes large and small scale... Continue Reading
A BSTRACT This study evaluates entrepreneurial development initiatives and micro enterprise sustenance in Awka metropolis. The objective of this study is to determine the entrepreneurial initiatives that can sustain micro enterprises, to investigate the extent entrepreneurial initiatives can reduce unemployment and to identify the challenges of... Continue Reading
A bstract This study examines an appraisal of performance of small scale enterprises in community development; evidence from Anambra south senatorial zone, Anambra state. Specifically the study provides the reasons for going into SMEs; sources of financing SMEs; role of SMEs in community development and factors militating against SMEs in community... Continue Reading