Industrial Relations‚ Labour Productivity and National Development in Nigeria: The Roles of Labour Unions in Nigeria By: Abbas Bashir Department of Geography Modibbo Adama University of Technology‚ Yola E-mail: bashirmafindi@yahoo.com Abstract: The aim of this Paper is to briefly examine historical and conceptual bases of industrial relations and the role of labour unions in the process of national development in Nigeria. In doing so we regard Industrial Relation (IR) as an essential part of management
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Lagos BSTRACT Generally‚ policies and strategies of Nigerian government towards foreign direct investments are shaped by two principal objectives of desire for economic independence and the demand for economic development. Multi national corporations are expected to bring into Nigeria‚ foreign capital in the form of technical skills‚ entrepreneurship‚ technology and investment fund to boost economic activities thereby‚ rising the standard of living of Nigerian. The main issues in this paper
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Information Centre for Economics Article Microfinance: A comprehensive review of the existing literature Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance‚ JEF Provided in cooperation with: Academy of Entrepreneurial Finance (AEF)‚ Montrose‚ CA Suggested citation: Brau‚ James C.; Woller‚ Gary M. (2004) : Microfinance: A comprehensive review of the existing literature‚ Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance‚ JEF‚ ISSN 1551-9570‚ Vol. 9‚ Iss. 1‚ pp. 1-27‚ http://hdl.handle.net/10419/55971 Nutzungsbedingungen: Die
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has $40‚000 of his own funds invested in equipment (pottery wheels‚ kilns‚ and so forth) that could earn him $4000 per year if alternatively invested. He has been offered $15‚000 per year to work as a potter for a competitor. He estimates his entrepreneurial talents are worth $3000 per year. Total annual revenue from pottery sales is $72‚000. Calculate the accounting profit and the economic profit for Gomez’s pottery firm. Solution: Annul Helper Salary Cost = $12‚000
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entrepreneur or service holder? If you want to be an entrepreneur what are the qualification you think you have if you want to be a service holder explain why? Answer: After completing the graduation I would like to be an entrepreneur. Because‚ Entrepreneurial Skills or Qualification There are many skills that entrepreneurs develop over time‚ but there are a few skills that every entrepreneur must have before opening their new business. Successful entrepreneurs have to start with these skills.
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smaller children hold their feet on the pedals. The Pedal Pusher will also glow in the dark and will provide a musical sound as the bicycle is pedaled. Phil is seeking some financial help in developing working prototypes. This is a company in the development stage. The founder‚ Phil Young‚ has a concept that he wants to try to develop and market. He is looking for financial assistance to develop his prototype. At this point of his business venture‚ he may need to ask family and/or friends for loans
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ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT Entrepreneurial Case Study Question 1: You are interested in being your own boss and have the chance to buy a franchise office-supply store that is for sale in your city. You will need outside investors to help pay the franchise fees and other start-up costs. How will you determine if this is a good entrepreneurial opportunity and make your decision about buying the store? Before making any decisions‚ we will have to evaluate all the parameters of the franchisor`s
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serious challenge to governments in Nigeria. Its effects‚ which include lack and deprivation in the basic necessities of life‚ are worrisome. Apart from inducing lack of certain capabilities‚ such as that of being able to participate with dignity in societal endeavours‚ poverty has earned recognition due to its damaging effects on the affairs of humanity at the local‚ national and international levels. Indeed‚ poverty is a snare. Among the committee of nations‚ Nigeria has been described as poor. Even
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THE EFFECT OF THE CHANGING ROLES OF WOMEN ON RULER DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA. BY NKADO SOPURUCHUKWU GRACIOUS ESUT/2007/89906 COURSE: COMMUNITY & RURAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATIVES & RULER DEVELOPMENT FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE ENUGUN STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (ESUT)‚
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business owners gave insight on their financial situations and struggles alike. Overall‚ the conclusion of this study fears entrepreneurs today face many challenges that have proven difficult to get their businesses started and maintained. Entrepreneurial Struggles Today Small businesses in the United States of America have for a long time been the foundation for economic growth. They are easier to start because they only require some capital‚ and if they succeed‚ the country gains more benefit
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