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Facilitating Factors and Export Performance of SMEs in the Nigerian Leather Industry

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  • Abubakar Sambo Junaidu

    (Universiti Putra Malaysia)

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The paper examines some hindrances to achieving effective and efficient Public Service delivery in Nigeria. It also highlights basic Public Service rules and Conduct and recommends regular re-training of staff and will-power by those in authority to apply official sanctions dispassionately as measures that could ensure effective service delivery in Nigeria Public Service in the years ahead.

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  • Abubakar Sambo Junaidu, 2012. "Facilitating Factors and Export Performance of SMEs in the Nigerian Leather Industry," International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and Management Sciences, Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and Management Sciences, vol. 2(4), pages 153-161, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:hur:ijaraf:v:2:y:2012:i:4:p:153-161
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    2. Sagren Moodley & Mike Morris, 2004. "Does e-commerce fulfil its promise for developing country (South African) garment export producers?," Oxford Development Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 32(2), pages 155-178.
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    Keywords

    Export performance; export barriers; facilitating factors; SMEs in Nigeria;
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    JEL classification:

    • L25 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Firm Performance

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