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Entrepreneur Department
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The worldwide economic depression of the early 80's caused a rapid deterioration of theNigeriaeconomy. The output shrank to an all time local and commercial activities, which were consequently reduced, leading to the loss of employment opportunities in the country. Therefore, by the end of 1985, the unemployment situation inNigeriahad increased its proportions and as such mostNigeriagraduates were faced with hardship due to unemployment in the country. This situation therefore calls for entrepreneurship inNigeriaeconomy which also leads to entrepreneurial development in the higher institution.
However, at this juncture a brief history of entrepreneurship inNigeriawill give more insight on the study. Statistics have it thatAfricais the poorest and less developed continent in world. Many state-owned enterprise in Africawere created when it was believed that the fastest route to development occurred when the state took on the role of entrepreneur.
AlthoughNigeriawas at one time characterized by such inefficiency, but has recently pursued entrepreneurship encouragement policies. And the initial indications suggest that the policies have been successful. InNigeria, the state-owned enterprises traditionally clogged business opportunities and restructure private entrepreneurs from entering the market. However, in the mid 1980'sNigeriaabolished it's marketing board, which prevented entry into certain industries and it's market to competition from domestic entrepreneurs.
1.3 PURPOSE OF STUDY.
From all that has been mentioned above, it is the aim of the study to find out the or know entrepreneurial benefits on the following:-
- Small scale business
- Nigeriaeconomy
- To various employers and employees
- To business organizations.
SMALL SCALE BUSINESS
The small-scale business will benefit immensely, if the government is encouraging entrepreneurs in the country and proper orientation on their obligation as an entrepreneur towards business is given. Besides, an enabling environment should be created to enable them to thrive, and also carry out their functions in the business environment. Thus small-scale business in the country will grow if government can also provide financial assistance in order to encourage the individual entrepreneurs.
NIGERIA ECONOMY
There will be a tremendous increase or improvement in the Nigerian economy. Entrepreneurship will be of benefit to industrial, household, firms and government. In the area of decision making, organizing the organizational structures, and making out plans are accomplished. Thus, this will go a long way in increasing job opportunities in the country, which in turn will reflect on the country's capital income, and this will increase the rate of the G. N. P.
TO VARIOUS EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES.
Entreprenurship will be of importance to employers and employees. In the areas of employers, it will enrich their managerial skills, their vision, purpose and plans for the organization. Also in the area of the employees, there will be job opportunities for the graduates and other school leavers and this will reduce the rate of dependence ratio in the country that is not solely relying on government to provide jobs. To this effect, the government has introduced various programs under the N.D.E.so as to motivate both the employers and employees. Under this program, the N.D.E. provides loans to graduates for the operation of small-scale business.
TO BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Entreprenurship will also be of immense benefit to business organizations because the Nigerian economy and its environment will be an investing area for most investors due to capable skilled workers that will handle the affairs of the organization or company without involving much foreign counterparts on the job. Thus, will in turn create more job opportunities in the country and this will increase the level of organizational profitability ratio.
1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY.
It is an obligation on the part of the researcher to survey and evaluate the purpose of entrepreneurial development and its benefits to the economy. The researcher will also find out the tactics of an entrepreneur in the 1980's, the causes and the brain behind their failures and success. The researcher will also find out various economics scholars who have contributed immensely to the growth of entrepreneur in the world. The researcher will also find out more information about entreprenurship in the country. However, the study of the researcher covers the purpose of entrepreneur in the country particularlyEnuguState.
1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
The following research questions were imposed: -
i What is the essence of Entrepreneurship in an economy?
ii What are the problems of Entrepreneurship?
iii Does organization benefit from entrepreneurs?
iv What has the government done for entrepreneurs in the country?
1.6 RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
The following hypothesis would be tested: -
i Ho - Entrepreneurs does not encourage large scale production in the economy.
Hi - The essence is to build up the nation's economy to create employment and to improve managerial skills.
ii. Ho- Entrepreneurial problems are not only in the following level of Managerial skill and poor infrastructure.
Hi - Entrepreneurial problems inNigeriaare as follows: -Financial
Constraint, lack of managerial skills and poor orientation.
iii Ho- Organizations benefits from entrepreneurs in organizational planning.
Hi - Organization does not benefit much from entrepreneurs due to Inefficiency of job performance.
iv Ho- Government plans towards the provision of credit facilities is not encouraging.
Hi- Government plans for entrepreneurs is to provide credit facilities to various entrepreneurs in the country.
1.7 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY.
The importance of the study cannot be over-emphasized, since it is expected to affect our economy and also increase the creation of job opportunities in the country especially inEnugustate. However, this project when completed will be of immense benefits to the following: -
- The Nigerian economy in general
- The small-scale industries
- The general public
- Creation of job opportunities in the country.
- Also there will be increase in the managerial skills.
1.8 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
The study is limited to the benefits and impact of entrepreneurial development with special attention toEnuguState.
Besides, in the course of studying or conducting this research, there are some hindrances like not having enough materials to research on. Also the researcher is faced with time constraint as it has an effect on my study time in the framework of my school assignments and quizzes.
1.9 DEFINITION OF TERMS.
The following terms used in this study should be taken to mean the following.
COMMODITIES
These are articles of trade
N.D.E.
National Directorate of Employment
NEW PRODUCT These are new existing products in the market environment G. N. P Gross National Product ENTREPRENEUR.
This is a person who starts a business and takes the finance risks and personal risks involved in keeping the business going.
Or
An entrepreneur is an individual agent who buys means of production at a certain price in order to combine them into new product.
REFRENCES.
ANI B.N. (1999) Entrepreneurial Development Enugu J. T. C. Publishers,Edinburgh Road.
ODIKE J. C. (2001) Managerial EconomicsEnugu, J. T. C. Publishers,Edinburgh Road.
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