Entrepreneurship Failure: Case of Low Productivity in Nigeria

Sapovadia, Vrajlal (2015): Entrepreneurship Failure: Case of Low Productivity in Nigeria.

Abstract

We study the role of entrepreneurs in low productivity in manufacturing firms of Nigeria. Federal Executive Council while adopting the National Policy of Productivity in 2012 emphasized that transformation of Nigeria to become strong economy will never be realized until the nation adopts the culture of productivity, innovation, improvements and proper management of resources. The policy is to guide the public and private sectors in enhancing productivity to stimulate national development. Thus policy framework appreciated role of private sector management in enhancing productivity, the dire need for national development. Enhanced national productivity is at the heart of any economic development and progress.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Nigeria, Productivity, Industrial, Entrepreneurship
• Subjects: A - General Economics and Teaching > A1 - General Economics; M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M2 - Business Economics > M20 - General

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