EFFECT OF ECONOMIC DEPRESSION ON THE GROWTH OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This study is on the effect of economic on the performance of small and medium scale enterprises. Over the years, small and medium scale enterprises have been an avenue of job creation and the empowerment of Nigeria’s citizen, providing about 50% of all jobs in Nigeria and also for local capital formation. However, the mortality rate of these small firms is very high. Among the factors responsible for these untimely close-ups are tax related issues, ranging from economic depression to enormous tax burdens. The study therefore examines the effect of economic depression on the growth of Small scale industries in Nigeria. The study involved a survey research design with a population of 103. The researchers derived their sample size to arrive at 80 and a self administered questionnaire was used to collect data. These data was quantitatively analyzed with simple percentages/ Findings revealed that economic depression has negative effect on Small scale businesses ’ survival and the relationship between Small scale businesses. 

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -

Approval page -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -

Dedication      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -

Acknowledgment    -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -

Abstract -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -

Table of content     --    -      -      -      -      -      -      -

CHAPTER ONE

1.0      Introduction    -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -

1.1 Background of the study  -      -      -      -      -      -

1.2 Statement of problem     -      -      -      -      -      -

1.3 Objectives of study  -      -      -      -      -      -      -

1.4 Research Questions  -      -      -      -      -      -      -

1.5 Significance of the study -      -      -      -      -      -      -

1.6 Scope of the study   -      -      -      -      -      -           

1.7  Limitations of study       -      -      -      -      -      -           

1.8 Definition of terms   -      -      -      -      -      -     

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 Literature review

2.1 Introduction

2.2. The concept of small scale business in Nigeria

2.3. Challenges of small scale businesses in Nigeria

2.4 Economic depression

2.5 Policy measures that will encourage Small scale businesses growth

2.6 Theory of business growth

2.7 The impact of economic on the growth of small businesses

CHAPTER THREE

3.0       Research Methodology  -      -      -      -      -     

3.1  Introduction    -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -

3.2  Research Design -   -      -      -      -      -      -      -

3.3  Sources /Methods of Data collection used -  -      -

3.4 Population and sample size Determination -   -      -

3.5 Sampling Technique-     -      -      -      -      -      -

3.6 Validity and Reliability of measuring instrument -

3.7 Method of Data Analysis -      -      -      -

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0      Presentation and Analysis of Data  -      -      -      -

4.1 Introduction - -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -

4.2 Presentation of Data -      -      -      -      -      -      -

4.3 Analysis of Data       -      -      -      -      -      -      -

4.4 Interpretation results-     -      -      -      -      -      -

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0  Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations      -      -

5.1 Introduction - -      -      -      -      -            -      -

5.2 Summary -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -

5.3  Conclusion      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -

5.4 Recommendation    -      -      -      -      -      -      -

Bibliography / References      -      -      -      -      -

Appendix -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -

Questionnaire --     -      -      --    -      -      -      -