Impact of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in the Generation of Employment in Lagos State

Adijat Morenikeji Safiriyu; Bibiana Oluchukwu Njogo

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Impact of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in the Generation of Employment in Lagos State

Authors:

Adijat Morenikeji Safiriyu | Bibiana Oluchukwu Njogo

Publisher:

American University

Main Topics:

Economics and Finance

Journal:

Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review 2012 vol.1 Issue 11, pp.107-141

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2012

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

38065

Frequency:

Monthly

pISSN:

22248358

Descriptors:

Abstract:

 The major purpose of the study was to examine the entrepreneurial skills required bybusiness related graduates for successful operation of a business enterprise in EnuguCommercial Centre and nvirons. Specifically, the study examined the management skills,marketing skills, and accounting skills required by business related graduates for successfuloperation of a business enterprise. Three research questions were answered. Relatedliterature and some empirical studies were reviewed. The study employed a survey researchdesign and the population consisted of 300 respondents (managers). A modified 4 – pointLikert rating scale made up of 29 structure questionnaire items was used in generating datafor the study, while the instrument was face validated by some experts. Data collectionwere analyzed using the statistical mean (x) and standard deviation. The finding revealed 9management skills, 9 marketing skills and 8 accounting skills required by business relatedgraduates for successful operation of a business enterprise. The capital based of themanagers are not source of significant difference regarding the management, marketingand accounting skills required for successful operation of a business enterprise. It wasrecommended among others that the Business related curriculum should be reviewed with aview of dropping old courses that are no longer relevant, while new courses which haverelevancy with the demands of the present day society be introduced to ensure theproduction of Business graduates that can face the challenges emanating from employmentopportunities and being able to establish, manage and operate business enterprisers of theirown.

Article Details

Impact of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in the Generation of Employment in Lagos State

Authors:

Adijat Morenikeji Safiriyu | Bibiana Oluchukwu Njogo

Publisher:

American University

Main Topics:

Economics and Finance

Journal:

Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review 2012 vol.1 Issue 11, pp.107-141

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2012

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

38065

Frequency:

Monthly

pISSN:

22248358

Descriptors:

EMPLOYMENT CREATION

SMALL ENTERPRISES

MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

ECONOMIC GROWTH

COST OF LIVING

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

NIGERIA

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Adijat Morenikeji Safiriyu | Bibiana Oluchukwu Njogo

Publisher: American University

Main Topics: Economics and Finance

Journal: Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review 2012 vol.1 Issue 11, pp.107-141

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2012

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 38065

Frequency: Monthly

pISSN: 22248358

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Adijat Morenikeji Safiriyu | Bibiana Oluchukwu Njogo

Publisher:

American University

Main Topics:

Economics and Finance

Journal:

Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review 2012 vol.1 Issue 11, pp.107-141

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2012

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

38065

Frequency:

Monthly

pISSN:

22248358