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Work-Life Balance and Adaptive Performance of Technopreneurs in Lagos State, Nigeria

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  • Kabiru Ishola Genty

    (Lagos State University)

  • Rafiu Akanji Bankole

    (Lagos State University)

  • Rahmon Olawale Saka

    (Lagos State University)

Abstract

This study attempts to establish the link between work-life balance and adaptive performance among technopreneurs in Lagos State, Nigeria. A survey research design was used for the study with the application of research instruments. Sample size of one hundred respondents was determined with the combination of purposive and stratified random sampling techniques across the three (3) major technologies market in Lagos State, Nigeria. Collected data were analysed descriptively and inferentially. Three research hypotheses were formulated and tested using Pearson moment product of correlation and regression analysis.

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  • Kabiru Ishola Genty & Rafiu Akanji Bankole & Rahmon Olawale Saka, 2017. "Work-Life Balance and Adaptive Performance of Technopreneurs in Lagos State, Nigeria," Acta Universitatis Danubius. OEconomica, Danubius University of Galati, issue 13(6), pages 131-147, DECEMBER.
    • Handle: RePEc:dug:actaec:y:2017:i:6:p:131-147
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