Publication Information
Journal: NAU Journal of Technology and Vocational Education
Volume: 6 (2021)
GOVERNMENTAL AND MANAGERIAL FACTORS HAMPERING THE GROWTH OF SMALL SCALE ENETERPRISES IN ENUGU, NIGERIA
Okeke, J. U
Department of Technology and Vocational Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Ezenwafor, J. I
Department of Technology and Vocational Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
The persistent failure of small scale businesses in Nigeria is alarming and needs timely
intervention particularly in Enugu State. This, however, informed the present study to determine
governmental and managerial factors hampering the growth of small scale enterprises in Enugu
State. Two purpose statements, two research questions and four hypotheses guided the study.
The research design was descriptive survey. Simple random technique was used to select 120
registered entrepreneurs for the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured
questionnaire. The questionnaire was tested for validity and reliability. Using Cronbach’s
alpha, the overall reliability coefficient was 0.82. Descriptive statistics of mean and standard
deviation were used to answer the research questions. The t-test for non-correlated data was
used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings from the study revealed among
others that governmental and managerial factors hamper the growth of small scale enterprises
in Enugu State. The findings revealed that the respondents differ significantly in their mean
ratings on governmental and managerial factors that hamper the growth of SSEs based on
location. Similarly, the findings revealed that the respondents do not differ significantly in their
mean rating on governmental factor that hamper the growth of SSEs in Enugu State based on
location. However, the respondents differed significantly in their mean rating on governmental
factor that hamper the growth of SSEs based on years of experience. Similarly, the respondents
do not differ significantly in their mean rating on managerial factor that hamper the growth of
SSEs in Enugu State based on years of experience. Based on the findings, it was recommended
among others that Enugu state should be consistent in her policies and regulations with regards
to the affairs of small scale enterprises. Entrepreneurs in Enugu State should strive to employ
competent managers to their enterprises as that will enhance enterprise growth and
development among others.
intervention particularly in Enugu State. This, however, informed the present study to determine
governmental and managerial factors hampering the growth of small scale enterprises in Enugu
State. Two purpose statements, two research questions and four hypotheses guided the study.
The research design was descriptive survey. Simple random technique was used to select 120
registered entrepreneurs for the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured
questionnaire. The questionnaire was tested for validity and reliability. Using Cronbach’s
alpha, the overall reliability coefficient was 0.82. Descriptive statistics of mean and standard
deviation were used to answer the research questions. The t-test for non-correlated data was
used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings from the study revealed among
others that governmental and managerial factors hamper the growth of small scale enterprises
in Enugu State. The findings revealed that the respondents differ significantly in their mean
ratings on governmental and managerial factors that hamper the growth of SSEs based on
location. Similarly, the findings revealed that the respondents do not differ significantly in their
mean rating on governmental factor that hamper the growth of SSEs in Enugu State based on
location. However, the respondents differed significantly in their mean rating on governmental
factor that hamper the growth of SSEs based on years of experience. Similarly, the respondents
do not differ significantly in their mean rating on managerial factor that hamper the growth of
SSEs in Enugu State based on years of experience. Based on the findings, it was recommended
among others that Enugu state should be consistent in her policies and regulations with regards
to the affairs of small scale enterprises. Entrepreneurs in Enugu State should strive to employ
competent managers to their enterprises as that will enhance enterprise growth and
development among others.
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Town: Pearson Education
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Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, 37, 283–298.
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Enugu State: University Trust publishers.
Obi, C. A. (2011). Elements of Business. Owerri: Cape Publishers Int. Ltd.
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Bullion Journal, 12 (4)45-55.
Oppong, S. & Sachs, S. (2015)., Managing Graduate Unemployment in Emerging Economies
Critical Analysis of the Skill Mismatch and Over Supply Theses. JEL poslovnaizvrsnost
Zagreb, God, ix, vol 1.JEL classification, May, pp125-135.
Okeke, M.N Onuorah, A.N &JAKPAU.G (2016). Impact of strategic management on the
performance of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria: A study of
selected SMEs in Delta State. Global Journal of Applied, Management and Social
Sciences (GOJAMSS); Vol.11 February 2016; P.57 – 66
Onwukwe, V.C& Ifeanacho, M.I (2011). Impact of government intervention on the growth of
small and medium scale enterprises in Imo State. International Journal of Research in
Commerce, Economics & Management. Volume No. 1 (2011), Issue No. 7 (November)
Robert B.B & Michael T (2012) Government SMEs and Entrepreneurship Developmen
SMEDAN (2013). SMEDAN and national bureau of statistics collaborative survey: Selected
findings 2013. Abuja: SMEDAN. Retrieved from Small and Medium Enterprises
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factors affecting calf mortality in Bunaji and Friesian x Bunaji crossbred. Nigerian
Journal of Scientific Research, 11 & 12, 14-23
businesses in Kogi State: The Kabba/Bunu Experience. IOSR Journal of Business and
Management 86-92 www.iosrjournals.org
Agu, N. (2014). Basic statistics for education and behavioral sciences (rev. ed).Awka: J’Goshen
Publishers.
Akawu, F.A., Agum C. & Olanrewaju. A.P. (2018). Impact of government support on small and
medium enterprises (SMEs) development in Nasarawa State: Evidence from Keffi
L.G.A. International Journal of Advanced Research in Public Policy, Administration
and Development Strategies (IJARPPADS) Volume 3, Number 1 September, 2018
Benneth, C. (2014). The Economic Times. Retrieved From, www.Linkedin.com/Company/
The-Company/Economic-Times
Dugguh, S. I. (2015). Critical issues in managing small and medium enterprises: The Nigerian
experience. The International Journal of Business & Management, 3(9), 52-59.
Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/openview/
Eni, C. I. (2010). Small sale business and entrepreneurship development Nigeria. Enugu: Sun
Craft Publisher co.
Esteban, L., Yancy, V., & Christian, S. (2010). Location decisions of knowledge-based
entrepreneurs: Why some Catalan Kisas choose to be rural? Tech-novation.
Eze (2012). The problems and prospects of management of small-scale business in Nigeria.
Unpublished dissertation submitted to the department of management, faculty of
business administration.
Fatai, A. (2011). Small and medium scale enterprises in Nigeria: The problems and prospects.
Retrieved on January 15 from https//:
www.thecje.com/journal/index.php/economicsjournal/article/.../8.
Gbandi, E. C. & Amissah, C, (2014). Financing option for small scale and medium enterprise in
Nigeria. European Scientific Journal, 10 (1), 327 – 339
Ikupolati1, A.O, Adeyeye, M.M and Oni1, E.O. (2017). Entrepreneurs’ Managerial Skills as
Determinants for Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria.
Entrepreneurs’ Managerial Skills as Determinants for Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Development June 2017, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 1-6
Kala, S. S. & Guanghua, W. (2010). Firm location choice in cities: Evidence from China, India,
and Brazil. China Economic Review, 21, 113–122.
Kehinde, O.J., Abiodun, A.J. Adegbuyi, O. and Oladimeji, H. (2016). Small and Medium Scale
Enterprises: Pivotal to Sustainable Economic Development: The Nigeria Experience.
Mahadea D. & Youngleson J. (2013) Small business-Management Entrepreneurship. Cape
Town: Pearson Education
McElwaine, A. K., (2014). An examination of gender differences in work-family conflict.
Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, 37, 283–298.
Nworgu, B. G. (2015). Educational research: Basic issues and methodology (3rded.) Nsukka
Enugu State: University Trust publishers.
Obi, C. A. (2011). Elements of Business. Owerri: Cape Publishers Int. Ltd.
Olorunshola, J. A. (2010). Industrial financing in Nigeria: Some institutional arrangement.
Bullion Journal, 12 (4)45-55.
Oppong, S. & Sachs, S. (2015)., Managing Graduate Unemployment in Emerging Economies
Critical Analysis of the Skill Mismatch and Over Supply Theses. JEL poslovnaizvrsnost
Zagreb, God, ix, vol 1.JEL classification, May, pp125-135.
Okeke, M.N Onuorah, A.N &JAKPAU.G (2016). Impact of strategic management on the
performance of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria: A study of
selected SMEs in Delta State. Global Journal of Applied, Management and Social
Sciences (GOJAMSS); Vol.11 February 2016; P.57 – 66
Onwukwe, V.C& Ifeanacho, M.I (2011). Impact of government intervention on the growth of
small and medium scale enterprises in Imo State. International Journal of Research in
Commerce, Economics & Management. Volume No. 1 (2011), Issue No. 7 (November)
Robert B.B & Michael T (2012) Government SMEs and Entrepreneurship Developmen
SMEDAN (2013). SMEDAN and national bureau of statistics collaborative survey: Selected
findings 2013. Abuja: SMEDAN. Retrieved from Small and Medium Enterprises
Development Agency of Nigeria: http://nigerianstat.gov.ng
Shehu, D.M Oni, O.O Adeyinka, I.A & Omage, J.J (2013). Evaluation of environmental
factors affecting calf mortality in Bunaji and Friesian x Bunaji crossbred. Nigerian
Journal of Scientific Research, 11 & 12, 14-23