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The Effects Of Entrepreneurial Characteristics On Business Performance
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CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
4.1 Introduction
This chapter contains detailed presentation of results, findings and discussion for this study. All the data collected through the questionnaire were fully analyzed in an attempt to answer the two research questions.
It is also concerned with the presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data gathered from the responses to administered questionnaires. It also includes an empirical testing of hypothesis made about this study and each of their interpretations. It should be noted that Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20.0 was used for analyzing frequencies and testing research hypothesis.
4.2 Presentation and interpretation of Result
The research questionnaires that were administered for the purpose of this research work which was administered to the managers and employees of Apex Paints Ltd, Abeokuta-Lagos road, Abeokuta Ogun State, (80) questioners were administered to 80 respondents but seventy(70) was recovered. It should be noted that analysis and interpretation was based on.
From the result above, it shows the gender distribution of the respondents in the managers and employees of Apex Paints Ltd, Abeokuta-Lagos road, Abeokuta Ogun State, it then shows that 44.2% of the respondents are male and 35.8% are female respectively.
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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---
TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]TABLE OF CONTENTSContentsCertification 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 ... 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 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---