THE IMPACT OF RESEARCH FINDINGS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN BREWERIES PLC

ABSTRACT

This research work was done primarily to examine the contribution of the impact of research findings in the performance of manufacturing industry to the development of the economy as indicated by growth in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), it also sought to find out the level of awareness and mode of accessibility of research findings by the manufacturing industry.  The theoretical time of the study to situate it in the context of relevant studies was carried out comprising of the study background, objectives research question/hypothesis significant and profit of the manufacturing industry (NB Plc) under study was written up.  The data used  were both primary and secondary data although primary data was to a limited extent. The data was analyzed using regression analysis and the coefficient of correlation techniques. The findings of the study revealed that the growth in the manufacturing industry greatly depend on the level of the impact of the research findings in the performance of the manufacturing industry which also was positive growth in the economy generally. The study also revealed that there are still a lot of research findings yet to be accessed by the manufacturing industry due to poor publicity etc. Finally, the study revealed that centralization of research work yield more and better findings than decentralized ones hence some individual private companies abandon most of their research works half way, due to huge amount of resource (fund) involved.

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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION INFLUENCE ON AN ORGANIZATION’S PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF AIRTEL NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study

Communication is a means of bringing about change. It is the mainstream of any organization growth. There is need form interaction and understanding of management-employee relations this will bring about increased performance of all parties involued in the communication process or chain. According to Banihashemi (2011), communication as a medium, a means to performance ends, or as constitutive, as the end in itself. Communication is a process of transmitting information from one person to another.According to Stephen (2011) communication is a critical factor in directing and mobilizing the workforce towards the accomplishment of the organizational goals or objectives. By creating understanding it enhances co-operation and promote effective performance. According to Williams (2007) smart managers understand that the end effective, straight forward communication between managers and employees is essential for success

Communication ha s always been and still is an imporant aspect of daily living. More than ever before, its important is more interrelated than in the past, due to the development of transportation and information technology (IT). Not only this, industrial unrest that is evident today underscores this point. Besides, the term generation gap signifies failure in communication between various age groups in the society. Evidence all around us and our own personal experience have shown that successful communication is not easy even though very desirable.

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FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT
Female entrepreneurship is the process where female organise all the factors of production, undertake risks, and provide employment to others while Economic development is a process of societal advancement, where improvement in the well being of people are generated through strong partnership between all sectors, corporate bodies and other groups in the society. Female entrepreneurs face gender biases stemming from socio-economic factors or specific biases in laws such as inheritance laws. Female entrepreneurs have a problems of access to finance and credit facilities. Argument abound as to the impact of female entrepreneurship on economic development ;while some believe that female entrepreneurship impacts positively on the economy, others hold a contrary view. Empirical evidence from different countries has been used to substantiate these lines of argument, but in Nigeria works in this area have been scanty. Hence, this study is designed to fill the gap. By localizing the research with emphasis on the south East- Nigeria.The study investigated the relationship between Female entrepreneurship and economic development in South-East Nigeria. The study specific objective were to Identify the factors that motivate female entrepreneurs in starting their own businesses and the nature of relationship with economic development, Determin the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in managing their businesses, in achieving food security , Assess the contributions female entrepreneurs make in employment generation, Analyse the roles of the government in assisting female entrepreneurs towards achieving wealth creation, Explore the effects of new ventures by female entrepreneurs on environmental sustainability and Examine the impact of female entrepreneurs’ education in achieving economic development of South-East Nigeria.The study adopted the survey design. The population of the study was 2520 female owned SMs in South East Nigeria.the sample size of 553 was obtained using Freund and Williams sample size determination method. Bowler formula for proportional allocation was used to select respondent in each of the state of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo. Data was collected using the designed questionnaire and oral interview guide. Face validity approach was done to ensure that the variable measured had content validity. The instrument was check for reliability using the Crobach’s alpha reliability method. The Crobach’s Alpha coefficient yielded 0.85, indicating the reliability of the instrument. The data collect was analysed using Pearson, Kendall, spearman and simple regression model. The findings indicated that: The factors that motivate female entrepreneurs in starting their own businesses had a positive and significant relationship with Economic development (α = 0.234, p < 0.05, The challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in managing their businesses, had a positive and non-significant relationship with food security (α = 0.134, p > 0.05), the contributions of female entrepreneurs had a positive and significant impact on employment generation (α = 0.56, t-value = 3.007, R2 = 0.084, Adj R2 = 0.075, p < 0.05, F-statistic = 9.04, D.W = 1.804) .There is a positive and non significant relationship between the roles played by government in assisting female entrepreneurs towards achieving wealth creation ( α = 0.029, p > 0.05), New ventures by female entrepreneurs had a negative and non-significant effect on environmental sustainability (α = -0.027, t-value = -0.242, R2 = 0.001, Adj R2 = -0.01, p > 0.05, F-statistic = 0.058, D.W = 1.743 and female entrepreneurs’ education had negative and non-significant impact on the economic development of South-Eastern Nigeria (α = -0.017, t-value = -1.02, R2 = 0.011, Adj R2 = -0.00, p > 0.05, F-statistic = 1.04, D.W = 1.764). The study concluded among other things that better knowledge about the economic importance of female’s entrepreneurship and their particular strengths, weaknesses and opportunities, is important to success of females’ entrepreneurship. The study recommends among others that Government should increase the participation of female in the labour force by ensuring the availability of affordable child care and equal treatment in the work place.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Approval i
Declaration ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgements iv
Abstract v
List of Tables viii
List of Figures x

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of Problem 5
1.3 Objectives of the Study 6
1.4 Research Questions 7
1.5 Research Hypotheses 8
1.6 Significance of the Study 8
1.7 Scope of the Study 9
1.8 Limitations of the Study 9
1.9 Operational Definition of Key Terms 10
References 12

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Introduction 14
2.2 Conceptual Framework 14
2.3 Concept of Entrerprenruship 14
2.4 Concept of Economic Development 41
2.5 Theoretical Framework of the Study 53
2.6 Empirical Review 82
2.7 Summary of the Review of the Related Literature 86
References 88

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 95
3.2 Research Design 95
3.3 Sources of Data 95
3.3.1 Primary Sources 95
3.3.2 Secondary Sources 95
3.4 Population of the Study 94
3.5 Sample Size determination and Sampling Procedure 96
3.6 Description of Research Instruments 98
3.7 Validity of the Instrument 98
3.8 Reliability of the Instrument 98
3.9 Methods of Data Analysis 98
References 99

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction 100
4.2 Data Presentation 100
4.3 Data Presentation of the Biodata of the Respondents 100
4.4 Test of Hypotheses 108
4.5 Discussion of Findings 120
4.6 Implications of the Findings 124
References 126

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF MAJOR FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary of Major Findings 128
5.2 Conclusion 129
5.3 Recommendations 129
5.4 Contribution to Knowledge 130
5.5 Suggestion for Future Research 131
Bibliography 132
Appendixes 143
Questionnaire 144
Interview Guide 149
Calculation of Cronbach Alpha Coefficient of Reliability 151
Sample SMEs in South East, Nigeria 152Download Full Material-N5000