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Moderating Influence Of Training And Development On Entrepreneurial Performance: A Case Of Smedan Nigeria

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  • Kowo Solomon Akpoviroro

    (Department of Business and Entrepreneurship, Kwara State University, Malete Nigeria)

  • Akinbola Olufemi Amos (PhD)

    (Department of Business Administration, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta)

  • Popoola Mufutau Akanmu (PhD)

    (Department of Business Administration, Kwara State University, Malete Nigeria)

Abstract

This study assessed the moderating effect of training and development on entrepreneurial performance of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). The objectives of the study were to examine whether training organized by SMEDAN affects SMEs employment creation and also to determine the effect of Ethical training and development on entrepreneurial performance. Series of questions were asked using the questionnaire adopted by the researcher. The sample size comprised of one hundred and forty two (142) SMEs out of the two hundred and twenty (220) SMEs population of the selected SME that are registered with SMEDAN in Lagos, Nigeria. The ex-post facto and Yamane formula was adopted.The test re-test reliability approach was used. The data was analysed using manual and electronic based methods through the data preparation grid and statistical package for the social sciences, (SPSS) statistical package version 21.0. The study made use of statistical tools which include: analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation efficient and regression analysis in testing hypotheses where applicable. The findings of the research showed that the impact of ethical training and development would be more significant if the young entrepreneurs had earlier exposure from secondary to tertiary education level to make better entrepreneurs in Nigeria and also training organized by SMEDAN has effects on SMEs employment creation which has enhanced entrepreneurial performance in Nigeria. The study recommends that training and development programme should focus on developing creative or innovative individuals who can help to move the nation forward. A Self-reliant person is a creative individual

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  • Kowo Solomon Akpoviroro & Akinbola Olufemi Amos (PhD) & Popoola Mufutau Akanmu (PhD), 2019. "Moderating Influence Of Training And Development On Entrepreneurial Performance: A Case Of Smedan Nigeria," Management Strategies Journal, Constantin Brancoveanu University, vol. 44(2), pages 45-55.
    • Handle: RePEc:brc:journl:v:44:y:2019:i:2:p:45-55
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    1. Fredric William Swierczek & Thanh Ha Thai, 2003. "MOTIVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE PERFORMANCE OF SMEsIN VIETNAM," Journal of Enterprising Culture (JEC), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 11(01), pages 47-68.
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