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The Effects Of Entrepreneurial Characteristics On Business Performance
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Certification
Declaration
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
List of Tables
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of Research Problem
1.3 Research Aim and Objectives
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypotheses
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Limitation of the Study
1.8 Scope of the Study
1.9 Outline of Chapters
1.10 Operationalization
1.11 Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Conceptual Review
2.2.1 Conept of entrepreneurship
2.2.1.1charactristics of entrepreneurship
2.2.1.2: the effect of entrepreneurial Characteristics on business performance
2.3 Theoretical review
2.3.1 Economic entrepreneurship theory
2.3.2 Psychological entrepreneurship theory
2.3.3 Sociological entrepreneurship theory
2.3.4 Anthropological entrepreneurship theory
2.3.5 Opportunity-Based entrepreneurship theory
2.4 Empirical review
2.5 Gap in literature
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Method
3.3 Research Design
3.4 Population of Study
3.5 Sampling Technique/ Procedure
3.6 Research Sample Frame
3.7 Sources of Data and Procedure for Data Collection
3.8 Research Instruments
3.9 Validity of Research Instruments
3.10 Reliability of the Research Instrument
3.11 Ethical Issues for Consideration
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1Introduction
4.2Presentation of Data
4.3Data Analysis And Interpretation
4.3.1 Analysis of Demographic Data
4.3.2 Test of Questionnaire
4.3.2.1 Employee From Different Background
4.5 Discussion of Results
CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary
5.3 Summary of Findings
5.3.1 Theoretical Findings
5.3.2 Empirical Findings
5.4 Conclusion
5.5 Recommendations
5.6 De-limitation
5.7 Suggestion for Further Study
5.8 Contribution to Knowledge
REFERENCES
Appendix II
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACTThe study examined the effect of entrepreneurial characteristics on business performance. The main objectives of the study were to find out the effect of entrepreneurial characteristic on business performance with the case study of APEX paint Ltd. The research also described the performance of the business based on the characteristics exhibited by the entrepreneurs. Quantitative research method was used in the study. The total population of the study is 290, while relevant data was gathe ... Continue reading---
QUESTIONNAIRE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]QUESTIONNAIRETHE EFFECTS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL CHARACTERISTICS ON BUSINESS PERFORMANCE (Apex Paints Ltd)COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCESDEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPKWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE.Dear Sir/Ma, This questionnaire is designed to acquire information on the effect of entrepreneurial characteristics on business performance in Nigeria. In order to enable me carry out this research work. All information collected from you shall be treated with ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1 Background of the Study Starting from the time of report of the fascinating study of entrepreneurs by McClelland (1961) in which he came out with a list of nine characteristics of the entrepreneur, several other writers have equally illuminated the list of entrepreneur characteristics. McClelland (1961) listed the following characteristics of entrepreneur; need for achievement, desire for responsibility, preference for moderate risks, perception of probabil ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 10 ]Thus, the AMP was based on three main conceptualizations (Kirzner, 1973).The first was the arbitraging market in which opportunities emerge for given market actors as others overlook certain opportunities or undertake suboptimal activity. The second was alertness to profit-making opportunities, which entrepreneurs discover and entrepreneurial advantage. The third conceptualization, following Say (1803) and Schumpeter (1934), was that ownership is distinct from entrepreneurship. In other words, e ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]CHAPTER THREERESEARCH METHODOLOGY3.1 Introduction This chapter describes the various methods and techniques used to collect and analyze the data gathered for the study to gain a deeper understanding of the topic under study. The data collection stage is important since the result of the analysis is dependent on the quality of the data obtained. Therefore, the method selected for data collection must be the most appropriate to assist in achieving the objectives of the study.3.2 R ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 14 ]The F-Test (ANOVA)This is used to test the overall statically significant of the variables. It is meant to test the overall significance of the entire model as regards the dependent variable. It checks the joint variance of the explanatory variables. The level of significance to be used is 5%. Hence, if the probability is ≤ 0.05, the explanatory variables’ parameter estimates will be jointly statistically significant.a. Predictors: (Constant), market, innovationThe correlation betwe ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]ï¶ Neo-classical Theory The neo-classical model emerged from the criticisms of the classical model and indicated that economic phenomena could be relegated to instances of pure exchange, reflect an optimal ratio, and transpire in an economic system that was basically closed. The economic system consisted of exchange participants, exchange occurrences, and the impact of results of the exchange on other market actors. The importance of exchange coupled with diminishing marginal utility c ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]REFERENCESAfonja, B. (1999). Entrepreneurship Management, Lagos: Adoki Press (1st Edition).Basheer, O. (2005). Developing Small Scale Business Enterprise, Kano: Abubakar PressBurnett, C. (2000). Entrepreneurship, London: University Press.Brochlans, L. (1982). Managing Small Business Enterprise, Manchester: Paula Co. (1st Ed).Egbe, O. (2006). Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria, Journal of Management. Retrieved on the 24/05/012 from http://www.wikibooks.com Litvaket and Mance, F. (1999). Mana ... Continue reading---
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACTThe study examined the effect of entrepreneurial characteristics on business performance. The main objectives of the study were to find out the effect of entrepreneurial characteristic on business performance with the case study of APEX paint Ltd. The research also described the performance of the business based on the characteristics exhibited by the entrepreneurs. Quantitative research method was used in the study. The total population of the study is 290, while relevant data was gathe ... Continue reading---
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