The Role of National Directorate of Employment and Small-scale Enterprises in Reducing Unemployment in the Economy

The Role of National Directorate of Employment and Small-scale Enterprises in Reducing Unemployment in the Economy.

ABSTRACT  

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of National Directorate of Employment and Small-Scale Enterprises in reducing unemployment in the economy. Emphasis was placed on the role of government agencies like the National Directorate of Employment and related policies in curbing the menace of unemployment in the economy. The methodological approach adopted was the survey method.

The literature reviewed the works done by eminent scholars, professionals, government gazette on small scale enterprises, unemployment and other management practitioners. Secondary and primary data were used for this study. The primary data were questionnaires administered and oral interview conducted on the target population. The data collected were tabulated and analyzed using chi-square statistical tools.

The findings of this research show that, The activities of National Directorate of Employment contribute to the reduction of unemployment rate in the economy, Government agencies and policies in Nigeria provide a reasonable solution, to an extent in tackling the unemployment problem, The existence of Small Scale Enterprises in no mean measure, boast employment generation in Nigeria.

There should be a re-appraisal of government aids to Small Scale Enterprises and maintenance of agencies set up to support the programmes, There should be motivation and incentives to Small Scale Entrepreneurs and government agencies to boast the fight against unemployment, There should be a proper maintenance and establishment of a data bank on unemployment and vacancies in the country with a view of acting as a clearing house to link job seekers with vacancies in collaboration with other government and non-government agencies. 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page – – – – – i
Certification – – – – – ii
Approval Page – – – – – iii
Dedication – – – – – iv
Acknowledgment – – – – – v
Abstract – – – – – vi
Table of Contents – – – – – vii
List of Tables – – – – – x

CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Introduction – – – – 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem – – – – 4
1.3 Objectives of the Study – – – – 6
1.4 Research Questions – – – – 7
1.5 Research Hypotheses – – – – 7
1.6 Significance of the Study – – – – 8
1.7 Scope of the Study – – – – 10
1.8 Limitations of Study – – – – 11
References

CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Small Business in Nigeria: An Overview – – 14
2.2 Definition of Small Scale Business – – 17
2.3 Historical Development and Orientation of Small Scale Industry in Nigeria – – – – 21
2.4 What Is Unemployment – – – – 24
2.5 Unemployment in Nigeria – – – – 26
2.6 Types of Unemployment – – – – 32
2.7 Government Policies to Reduce Unemployment – 37
2.8 Effects of High Rate of Unemployment – – 44
2.9 The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) As a Guide Towards Enhancing Small Scale Industries
in Nigeria – – – – 45
2.9.1Mission and Vision of NDE – – – – 46
2.9.2Service Delivery – – – – 48
2.9.3Obligations/Expectations – – – – 48
2.9.4Existing Limitations – – – – 49
2.9.5 NDE Collaboration with Stakeholders – – 50
References

CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction – – – – 58
3.2 Research Design – – – – 59
3.3 Sampling Procedure – – – – 60
3.4 Sampling Technique – – – – 60
3.5 Validity & Reliability Test of Instrument – – 62
3.6 Operational Measure – – – – 63
3.7 Data Analysis Techniques – – – – 64
References

CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction – – – – 66
4.2 Data Analysis – – – – 66
4.3 Test of Hypotheses – – – – 77
4.3.1 Test of Null hypotheses – – – – 78
References

CHAPTER FIVE
DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Introduction – – – – 87
5.2 Discussion of Research Findings – – – 87
5.3 Conclusion – – – – 88
5.4 Recommendations – – – – 89
5.5 Suggestions for Further Research – – – 90
Bibliography
Appendix

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INTRODUCTION  

The population of every economy is divided into two categories, the economically active and the economically inactive. The economically active population (labor force) or working population refers to the population that is willing and able to work; including those actively engaged in the production of goods and services (employed) and those who are unemployed.

Whereas, unemployed refers to people who are willing and capable to work but are unable to secure suitable and paid jobs. The next category, the economically inactive population refers to people who are neither working nor looking for jobs. Examples include: house wives, full time students, and invalids, those below the legal age for work and retired persons.

The unemployment rate is expressed as a percentage of the total number of persons available for employment at any given time. Unemployment is a problem that each society faces, and each society must find a way of reducing it to the nearest minimum. Thus, the involvement 14 of government in setting up employment agencies to aid and enhance the operation of small-scale entrepreneurs in reducing the rate of unemployment. 

A business whether big or small, simple or complex, private or public is created to provide competitive prices. Small scale business is also seen as one which is owned, managed, controlled by one or two persons, it is family influenced in decision making, has an undifferentiated organizational structure, has relatively small share of the market and employ less than 50 people. 

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