The focus of this study is to determine the extent to which the roles of trade associations foster entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria’s road transport industry. This paper offers an analytical assessment of the contribution of trade associations towards development of entrepreneurial traits. To do this, the survey method was adopted for the study and questionnaires were used as data collection method. A random of one hundred and forty four (144) trade associations in Nigeria’s road transport industry were selected for the study out of a population of two hundred and twenty four (224) trade associations with seven hundred and twenty (720) respondents. For completeness, a sample of six hundred and fifty seven (657) related organizations (infinite population) were included in the study. Therefore a total of one thousand, three hundred and seventy seven (1377) questionnaires were used for the study. The data collected were measured in 5-point likert scale with a hypothesized mean of 3.00. data analysis revealed that overall mean scores of trade associations’ pro-competitive and anti-competitive roles on entrepreneurial traits were 1.9346 and 4.4188 respectively. The test of hypothesis using two sample z-test showed that the Z- calculated value for differences in the two mean scores was 216.0147 with significance probability of ˂ 0.0001 which is less than 0.05. Thus the test was significant at 5% level of significance (P˂0.05). We therefore reject the null hypothesis and accept the alternative hypothesis. Consequently we conclude that the effect of anticompetitive role is significantly higher than that of pro-competitive role of trade associations on the development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria’s transport industry
Cross Border Virtual Entrepreneurship: Design of Flexible Entrepreneurship Co...Waqas Tariq
Cross Border Virtual Entrepreneurship (CBVE) refers to a Multilateral European project, which has been co-funded by the Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Commission. The objective of CBVE has been to improve the entrepreneurship competence of students through open and flexible, didactically-innovative and pedagogically-rich learning approaches. The project has aimed to strengthen structured entrepreneurial training opportunities and external network liaisons, in particular there where flexible learning approaches could be utilised to reach out to more diverse target groups. The CBVE project has resulted in an incubating (virtual) business-planning environment, as well as an off-campus Masterclass entrepreneurship in English, Hungarian, Estonian, Italian and Spanish. Apart from the Internet, the multilingual Masterclass has also been broadcasted through the (free-on-air) satellite infra-structure RAI NETTUNNO SAT1, across Western, Central and Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean and across North America.
An Overview of Business Environment: Type of Environment-Internal, External, Micro and Macro Environment, Competitive Structure of Industries, Environmental Analysis and Strategic Management, Managing Diversity, Scope of Business, Characteristics of Business, Objectives and the Uses of Study, Process and Limitations of Environmental Analysis.
BUSINESS INCUBATION AS ELEMENT OF BUSINESS SERVICE INSTITUTION AND SME DEVEL...Vasily Ryzhonkov
The core of the political and economic transformation of any country in transition (CIT) is
the creation of the private sector, the development of entrepreneurship and creation of small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They are consideredto be one of the principal driving forces in
economic development. SMEs stimulate private ownership and entrepreneurial skills, they are
flexible and can adapt quickly to changing market demand and supply situations, they generate
employment, help diversify economic activity and make a significant contribution to exports and
trade. SMEs also play an important role in innovation and the high-tech business, due to their
flexibility and creativity many of them became large businesses. In this process emphasis should be
laid on creation of a business friendly environment in which the transformation of the society
towards a market economy should be taken place
Dr. Kibuuka Muhammad journal_article: Small Business SuccessMuhammad Kibuuka
This study was conducted in Kampala District, the abode of most SSEs, in welding, metal works, sole shops, schools, restaurants and other professional firms. Although Uganda ranks high on entrepreneurial index in the world (Namatovu et al, 2010), mortality rate of new SSE is very high (Lois & Annette, 2005). Ishengoma & Kappel (2008) noted that most SSE in Uganda die in their first two years, majority employ less than 5 workers and contribute less than 20% to GDP. According to Ssempebwa, 78% of SSEs in Kampala are constrained and so have limited chances of success (MoFPED, 2008).
Kibuuka Muhammad journal1 etal 2013: SMALL-SCALE ENTREPRENEURS’ SUCCESS IN K...Muhammad Kibuuka
JULY, 2013
This study was conducted in Kampala District, the abode of most SSEs, in welding, metal works, sole shops, schools, restaurants and other professional firms. Although Uganda ranks high on entrepreneurial index in the world (Namatovu et al, 2010), mortality rate of new SSE is very high (Lois & Annette, 2005). Ishengoma & Kappel (2008) noted that most SSE in Uganda die in their first two years, majority employ less than 5 workers and contribute less than 20% to GDP. According to Ssempebwa, 78% of SSEs in Kampala are constrained and so have limited chances of success (MoFPED, 2008).
Managerial skills and success of Small-scale entrepreneurs in Kampala UgandaMuhammad Kibuuka
Managerial skills are key to success of any business venture whether small or large. Poor management is one of the principle causes of business failure in most African countries.
Innovation and Sustainable Development: The Question of Energy EfficiencyIOSR Journals
This article aims to examine the conditions in which technological innovation can foster and promote sustainable development. It takes into account all forms of technological innovation potential for sustainable development: process innovations, product innovations, organizational innovations, market innovations. It is also interested in the whole chain of innovation and pays particular attention to the plurality of devices innovation. This Research continues scientific representations which are guided by operational concerns. This paper will attempt to discern the relationship between innovation and energy efficiency. Thus, we will describe the technology and process innovation for sustainable development and where energy consumption is minimized for a service rendered identical. We will put the findings into perspective in relation to the Tunisian context
A Study to Evaluate Spatial Gait Parameters in Patients of Osteoarthritic KneeIOSR Journals
Abstract: Osteoarthritis is a slowly evolving articular disease, which appears to originate in the cartilage and
affects the underlying bone, soft tissues and synovial fluid. Quantitative gait analysis is an important clinical
tool for quantifying normal and pathological patterns of locomotion, and has also been shown to be useful for
prescription of treatment as well as in the evaluation of the results of such treatment. The objectives of this study
was to evaluate spatial gait parameters variations in patients with osteoarthritic knee as compared to normal
healthy individuals. 100 subjects were included in the study, 50 normal healthy subjects and 50 subjects with
bilateral knee osteoarthritis with age group of 40-60 years based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Before
gait analysis, all subjects were given informed consent as advised by the Institutional Ethical Committee. Gait
analysis was done for both groups with same protocol. Following gait parameters was measured individually
for each subject: Step length [m], Stride length [m], Normalised stride length [%], Step width [m] and Foot
angle [degree]. Paired and unpaired t- test will be used for the analysis of data. The study concluded that there
was significant difference is spatial gait parameters in patients with osteoarthritic knee as compared to normal
healthy individuals.
Keywords: Osteoarthritis, Gait parameters, Spatial gait parameters
Before January 2009, inpatient discharges were done through central discharges system at the ground floor of finance department. Effective January 2010 a new decentralise inpatient discharges system at wad level was implemented . Before the implementation of the new system, data were collected from July 2009 to December 2009 on the total number of feedback form received, number of complaint on hassle of discharge and complaint of long waiting time. After the implementation of the new system, the same data were collected from January to June 2010. The two set of data were compared to see the impact of the new discharge system. Further monitoring was done by collecting data for the first six month of 2011 and the first six month of 2012.Based on the data collected it was found that for a period of July to December 2009, 295 complaints on hassle of discharges and 46 complaints on long waiting time. For the period from January to June 2010, there was no complaint on the hassle of discharges but 38 complaints on the long waiting time. Further monitoring was done from January to June 2011 and it was found that there was no complaint on the hassle of discharges but complaints on the long waiting time had reduced to 8 cases. For the period from January to June 2012, there was no complaint about the hassle but only 6 cases on the long waiting time. Revenue of the hospital grows by 35% from year 2009 to 2012 and PBT grows by 250% from year 2009 to 2012.
Cross Border Virtual Entrepreneurship: Design of Flexible Entrepreneurship Co...Waqas Tariq
Cross Border Virtual Entrepreneurship (CBVE) refers to a Multilateral European project, which has been co-funded by the Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Commission. The objective of CBVE has been to improve the entrepreneurship competence of students through open and flexible, didactically-innovative and pedagogically-rich learning approaches. The project has aimed to strengthen structured entrepreneurial training opportunities and external network liaisons, in particular there where flexible learning approaches could be utilised to reach out to more diverse target groups. The CBVE project has resulted in an incubating (virtual) business-planning environment, as well as an off-campus Masterclass entrepreneurship in English, Hungarian, Estonian, Italian and Spanish. Apart from the Internet, the multilingual Masterclass has also been broadcasted through the (free-on-air) satellite infra-structure RAI NETTUNNO SAT1, across Western, Central and Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean and across North America.
An Overview of Business Environment: Type of Environment-Internal, External, Micro and Macro Environment, Competitive Structure of Industries, Environmental Analysis and Strategic Management, Managing Diversity, Scope of Business, Characteristics of Business, Objectives and the Uses of Study, Process and Limitations of Environmental Analysis.
BUSINESS INCUBATION AS ELEMENT OF BUSINESS SERVICE INSTITUTION AND SME DEVEL...Vasily Ryzhonkov
The core of the political and economic transformation of any country in transition (CIT) is
the creation of the private sector, the development of entrepreneurship and creation of small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They are consideredto be one of the principal driving forces in
economic development. SMEs stimulate private ownership and entrepreneurial skills, they are
flexible and can adapt quickly to changing market demand and supply situations, they generate
employment, help diversify economic activity and make a significant contribution to exports and
trade. SMEs also play an important role in innovation and the high-tech business, due to their
flexibility and creativity many of them became large businesses. In this process emphasis should be
laid on creation of a business friendly environment in which the transformation of the society
towards a market economy should be taken place
Dr. Kibuuka Muhammad journal_article: Small Business SuccessMuhammad Kibuuka
This study was conducted in Kampala District, the abode of most SSEs, in welding, metal works, sole shops, schools, restaurants and other professional firms. Although Uganda ranks high on entrepreneurial index in the world (Namatovu et al, 2010), mortality rate of new SSE is very high (Lois & Annette, 2005). Ishengoma & Kappel (2008) noted that most SSE in Uganda die in their first two years, majority employ less than 5 workers and contribute less than 20% to GDP. According to Ssempebwa, 78% of SSEs in Kampala are constrained and so have limited chances of success (MoFPED, 2008).
Kibuuka Muhammad journal1 etal 2013: SMALL-SCALE ENTREPRENEURS’ SUCCESS IN K...Muhammad Kibuuka
JULY, 2013
This study was conducted in Kampala District, the abode of most SSEs, in welding, metal works, sole shops, schools, restaurants and other professional firms. Although Uganda ranks high on entrepreneurial index in the world (Namatovu et al, 2010), mortality rate of new SSE is very high (Lois & Annette, 2005). Ishengoma & Kappel (2008) noted that most SSE in Uganda die in their first two years, majority employ less than 5 workers and contribute less than 20% to GDP. According to Ssempebwa, 78% of SSEs in Kampala are constrained and so have limited chances of success (MoFPED, 2008).
Managerial skills and success of Small-scale entrepreneurs in Kampala UgandaMuhammad Kibuuka
Managerial skills are key to success of any business venture whether small or large. Poor management is one of the principle causes of business failure in most African countries.
Innovation and Sustainable Development: The Question of Energy EfficiencyIOSR Journals
This article aims to examine the conditions in which technological innovation can foster and promote sustainable development. It takes into account all forms of technological innovation potential for sustainable development: process innovations, product innovations, organizational innovations, market innovations. It is also interested in the whole chain of innovation and pays particular attention to the plurality of devices innovation. This Research continues scientific representations which are guided by operational concerns. This paper will attempt to discern the relationship between innovation and energy efficiency. Thus, we will describe the technology and process innovation for sustainable development and where energy consumption is minimized for a service rendered identical. We will put the findings into perspective in relation to the Tunisian context
A Study to Evaluate Spatial Gait Parameters in Patients of Osteoarthritic KneeIOSR Journals
Abstract: Osteoarthritis is a slowly evolving articular disease, which appears to originate in the cartilage and
affects the underlying bone, soft tissues and synovial fluid. Quantitative gait analysis is an important clinical
tool for quantifying normal and pathological patterns of locomotion, and has also been shown to be useful for
prescription of treatment as well as in the evaluation of the results of such treatment. The objectives of this study
was to evaluate spatial gait parameters variations in patients with osteoarthritic knee as compared to normal
healthy individuals. 100 subjects were included in the study, 50 normal healthy subjects and 50 subjects with
bilateral knee osteoarthritis with age group of 40-60 years based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Before
gait analysis, all subjects were given informed consent as advised by the Institutional Ethical Committee. Gait
analysis was done for both groups with same protocol. Following gait parameters was measured individually
for each subject: Step length [m], Stride length [m], Normalised stride length [%], Step width [m] and Foot
angle [degree]. Paired and unpaired t- test will be used for the analysis of data. The study concluded that there
was significant difference is spatial gait parameters in patients with osteoarthritic knee as compared to normal
healthy individuals.
Keywords: Osteoarthritis, Gait parameters, Spatial gait parameters
Before January 2009, inpatient discharges were done through central discharges system at the ground floor of finance department. Effective January 2010 a new decentralise inpatient discharges system at wad level was implemented . Before the implementation of the new system, data were collected from July 2009 to December 2009 on the total number of feedback form received, number of complaint on hassle of discharge and complaint of long waiting time. After the implementation of the new system, the same data were collected from January to June 2010. The two set of data were compared to see the impact of the new discharge system. Further monitoring was done by collecting data for the first six month of 2011 and the first six month of 2012.Based on the data collected it was found that for a period of July to December 2009, 295 complaints on hassle of discharges and 46 complaints on long waiting time. For the period from January to June 2010, there was no complaint on the hassle of discharges but 38 complaints on the long waiting time. Further monitoring was done from January to June 2011 and it was found that there was no complaint on the hassle of discharges but complaints on the long waiting time had reduced to 8 cases. For the period from January to June 2012, there was no complaint about the hassle but only 6 cases on the long waiting time. Revenue of the hospital grows by 35% from year 2009 to 2012 and PBT grows by 250% from year 2009 to 2012.
Educational Setup by a Global Repute Company of Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh)...IOSR Journals
This report was carried out to divulge the main aspect of a company’s social responsibility towards the society, specifically the vicinity in which they are operating. The company has an industrial unit in a village of Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) and has adopted the villages within 5kms of radius. The report provides an analysis and evaluation of current and prospective performance of students enrolled by the trust in a school started by them for the village students. The sample taken was of 55 students of two nearby villages. The method of analysis included questionnaires, interaction with the teachers, students, parents and the employees of the trust, along with that inspection was personally conducted to ensure no loopholes were there and its fixture if any. The findings suggest that the company has to follow some standard procedures to ensure regular attendance of these students enrolled by them. A regular check on the teachers needs to be maintained to match the educational standards expected, so as to fully ensure their responsibility towards the society. The results showed that the engagement of the students in their household chores left them with little time to attend school in case of girl students and various other factors affected the performance of the students overall.
Analysis of Competitive Advantage in the perspective of Resources Based View.IOSR Journals
Conditions of competition between colleges service providers, both private and state, require leaders and college administrators to do everything possible in order to gain competitive advantage compared with other similar institutions. In the perspective of RBV attempt to gain competitive advantage through the utilization of internal resources of the organization consisting of tangible aspects, intangible aspects, as well as the capability aspects. So far, in the research of Competitive Advantage on RBV perspective, in the context of universities has not existed yet that combine the aspects of tangible, intangible, and capability in a research model to study. This study aims to analyze the effect of market orientation, HR Competencies and Territory Management in creating a competitive advantage, as well as its impact on organizational performance. The survey research is conducted at 142 Institutions of Higher Education of Muhammadiyah in Indonesia, represented by the head of each institutions. The research findings indicate that Competitive Advantage is significantly influenced by market orientation and HR (Human Resources) Competence. Meanwhile, HR Competency directly no significant effect on organization performance, but must be mediated by a Competitive Advantage. Meanwhile, the Territory Management can directly affect the performance of organizations, but has no effect on Competitive Advantage
An Analysis of the Relationship between Fiscal Deficits and Selected Macroeco...IOSR Journals
This study investigates the relationship that exists between the Government Deficit Spending and selected macroeconomic variables such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rate, Inflation, Money Supply and Lending Interest Rate. The period covered is 1970 (when the civil war ended) and 2011. Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) technique was adopted to analyze the relationships. The study concludes that Government Deficit Spending (GDS) has positive significant relationship with GDP. Government Deficit Spending also has positive significant relationship with Exchange Rate, Inflation, and Money Supply. Government Deficit has negative significant relationship with Lending Interest Rate and most likely crowd-out the private sector by raising the cost of funds. Deficit spending has been known to have adverse effects on the economy and government is advised to curtail excessive deficit spending. It is recommended that further research is done to establish other variables that are affected by government deficit spending.
Integrating ICT in Re-Branding Nigerian Youths for Constructive Empowerment a...IOSR Journals
Today, there is need to reposition our youths mental reasoning and economically empower them in order to certify the demands of the modern world. Rebranding Nigerian is one of the veritable tools to achieve this objective. Unless rebranding directs the power and energy of Nigerian youths towards academic and productive goals, the country keeps on experiencing social vices,moral and academic degradation. Gladly enough, Nigeria has joined the rest of the world in deploying ICT to ensure easy and quick enlightenment and empowerment of its populace. Obviously, ICT has grossly engaged most of the Nigerian teenagers and youths in performing educational, social, economical, governmental or religious activities in different dimensions nowadays. Therefore, this paper highlights the impact and areas where ICT has yielded positive change in rebranding Nigerian youths in achieving better mental capacity building.
On Spaces of Entire Functions Having Slow Growth Represented By Dirichlet SeriesIOSR Journals
In this paper spaces of entire function represented by Dirichlet Series have been considered. A
norm has been introduced and a metric has been defined. Properties of this space and a characterization of
continuous linear functionals have been established.
A survey on context aware system & intelligent Middleware’sIOSR Journals
Abstract: Context aware system or Sentient system is the most profound concept in the ubiquitous computing.
In the cloud system or in distributed computing building a context aware system is difficult task and
programmer should use more generic programming framework. On the basis of layered conceptual design, we
introduce Context aware systems with Context aware middleware’s. On the basis of presented system we will
analyze different approaches of context aware computing. There are many components in the distributed system
and these components should interact with each other because it is the need of many applications. Plenty
Context middleware’s have been made but they are giving partial solutions. In this paper we are giving analysis
of different middleware’s and comprehensive application of it in context caching.
Keywords: Context aware system, Context aware Middleware’s, Context Cache
Computations of the Ground State Cohesive Properties Of Alas Crystalline Stru...IOSR Journals
A density functional theory codes FHI-aims is used to investigate the material properties of AlAs bulk crystalline structures. The code has several input parameters or variables some of which should be optimized. In the FHI-aims code we study different phases of AlAs crystalline structure and the ground state cohesive properties of the most stable structure of AlAs was computed within GGA and LDA of the density-functional theory. The results of computations shows that the ground state equilibrium properties of and AlAs such as Lattice constants, cohesive energies and Bulk modulus are in agreement with experimentally found values within reasonable percentage errors.
Parametric Variation Based Analysis AND Effective Design of Rectangular Patch...IOSR Journals
Abstract : This paperdevelops an understanding of creating and improving the design of microstripantenna by the performance analysis of resultsfromitsvarious configurationsrelating to rectangular patch microstripantenna. Furthermore, itaccommodates a simulated patch antennawith effective results for bluetooth applicationsatafrequency of 2.4GHz. The proposed antenna is not only designed on the formulated calculations but also analyzed on different sizes, positions and orientations of substrate, feeding point and slots respectively. Propagation parameters are greatly improved by amendments suggested by the analysis of the variation based studies provided by this paper. The initial resultsobtained using formulae based designs are compared with the ameliorated results to illustrate the effects of such variations on antenna parameters. The final antenna show significantly improved return losses of -46.7dB, VSWR of 1.0093, Bandwidth of 180MHz and a far field radiation pattern with a gain of 2.2782dB. The Antenna designed is optimized and interpreted with Ansoft HFSS 13.0 simulator. Keywords: Bluetooth, rectangular patch antenna, feedpoint, trial and error method, slot orientation, wide bandwidth
An EOQ Model for Weibull Deteriorating Items With Price Dependent DemandIOSR Journals
In the present paper we developed an economic order quantity model for Weibull deteriorating items with price dependent demand rate together with a replenishment policy for profit maximization. The demand rate is a continuous and differentiable function of price. The variable items deteriorate with time shortages are allowed and completely back-ordered. Further it is illustrated with the help of numerical examples.
Analysis of the Demand for Eggs in City Of MalangIOSR Journals
This research was aimed at determining the factors that influence the demand for eggs in the City of Malang and knowing the elasticity of demand in relation to the changes in price of the eggs in the City of Malang. Data collection was conducted from November 2012 to December 2012 from the consumers who purchase eggs at the traditional markets in the City of Malang (Dinoyo market and Pasar Besar market). The research method being employed in this study was a survey method. Sampling was conducted through purposive sampling method. The data collected included the primary data from 200 respondents through direct observations and interviews and the secondary data that were obtained from certain relevant agencies. Data were then analyzed by using multiple linear regressions in logarithms. Regression analysis result showed that the independent variables together significantly affected (P < 0.01) the dependent variable with a value of R ² was 0.731. Partially that each of the prices of the eggs, household income, the family members, and education, affected the demand for eggs in the City of Malang. The price elasticity of demand for eggs is elastic with a value of -2.824. The value of the income elasticity of demand for eggs was 0.022 which was inelastic, which means that eggs are normal goods or commodity. The value of cross-price elasticity of demand for eggs to broiler meat was -4.451, which means that the broiler meat are not as substitutes (commodity) for eggs of egg-laying chickens.
A Learning and Improvement Model in Entrepreneurial LeadershipIOSR Journals
Currently entrepreneurial leadership has expended and increased momentum as developingmodel of both in research and practice. Though, there is not sufficient knowledgeon the theoretical and intangible basis of this emerging area of analysisandlot of questions are raised up on how to grow entrepreneur leadershipabilities, capabilitiesprecisely in university students. The basicmotive of thistheoretical paper is to slight the gap through offering the theoretical andconceptual basics of entrepreneur leadership. This paper has also examinedvariousfeatures of entrepreneurial education in the perspective of universitygiven entrepreneur-ship programs and then projected a model for entrepreneurial-leadership enlargement. The projected model describes entrepreneurial leadershipenlargementbase on a dynamic progression of “experimental, social interactive,observational and reflective learning” which make available a base for entrepreneur leadership exercise, enlightenment and research.
Javanese Traditional Market Cultural Value in Accounting WorldIOSR Journals
This study explores the accounting values of Javanese traditional market and the potential extinction of those values that now are being marginalized by modern accounting. Modern accounting notions that only focus on economic value have lack meaning to a society whose need not only economic but also non economic value. This study uses grounded theory method to explore the Javanese traditional market values. This study found that tolerance which is consisted of hesitate and trust among traders in Javanese traditional market are the values that can be used in accounting as a concept to challenge the marginalization and domination of modern accounting notions.
An Empirical Study on Patient Delight and the Impact of Human and Non-Human F...IOSR Journals
Health, one of the Fundamental Human Rights has been accepted in the Indian Constitution. Today the healthcare industry has emerged as one of the most challenging sectors as well as one of the largest service sector industries in India. Patient perceived service quality become the prominent aspect to choose between hospitals. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate patient perceived service quality in Indian hospitals. Further the impact of the dimensions on patient satisfaction and patient delight is examined. A questionnaire was administered to the in-patients and multiple regression analysis has been used to examine the impact of the dimensions on patient satisfaction and patient delight. Findings emphasize eight distinct dimensions of patient perceived service quality and the impact on patient satisfaction and patient delight. A positive and significant relationship with patient satisfaction and patient delight has been found, except two dimensions. The results of this study are limited, as they are based on Indian hospitals. The contribution of this research paper, incorporate patient delight in health care sector. In addition, this paper highlights the importance of emotional attachment for patient satisfaction and patient delight in health care.
The efficacy of strategic management processes: An empirical study of Nationa...IOSR Journals
The purpose of this study was to appraise the adequacy of strategic management processes of National Sports Associations (NSAs) in Zimbabwe. Most of Zimbabwe NSAs perform poorly as evidenced by the perennial failure of national teams to qualify for major regional and international tournament. Their strategic management processes appear to be inadequate to meet the modern day environmental challenges. The study used the descriptive survey as the design. A sample of fifty three National Sports Association and Provincial Sports Association chairpersons were randomly selected from a population of seventy nine chairpersons. Hand delivered questionnaires with both open ended and closed questions were used to collect data. Results from the study indicate that most NSAs have core values, corporate objectives, policies and make use of physical structures. However the results also show that the majority of NSAs do not have strategic plans, do not practice strategic management and do not conduct strategic reviews. The results led to the conclusion that the strategic management processes in NSAs are inadequate. The study recommended that NSAs should prioritize strategic management and that both the Sports and Recreation Commission and Zimbabwe Olympic Committee should assist NSAs technically and financially to facilitate the adoption of strategic management principles
Evaluations of the Effect of Workshop/Laboratory Accidents and Precautionary ...IOSR Journals
Abstract: A good number of scientist, engineers, laboratory or workshop users have lost their lives and the
lives of others due to accidents in the workshop caused by ignorance, neglect or carelessness. This paper focus
on the incident and prevalence rate of workshop and laboratory accidents in twenty (20) schools within Cross
River State, Nigeria. The investigation took place between January 2008 and December 2012 (a period of five
years). A total of 66 departments were investigated. The data was source with the help of the technologist and
head of Department of each of the schools. Based on these data, using descriptive analysis, multiple bar chart
and Trend analysis (Analysis of variance-SPSS) to show the growth and decline of laboratory or workshop
accidents across various departments over the years of study. The result revealed that the average number of
accidents occurred most in chemistry department; UNICAL and CRUTECH at 25 and 18 respectively, (table 1
and 2). And that of 18 secondary schools indicated that Bekwara Local Government Area was the highest
numbers of accidents (20.0) table 3, while Biase Local Government Area had the least (10.2), physics and
biology had recorded less accidents (table 3). In the two universities, computer/Maths statistic Department had
less laboratory accident due to not being exposed to heavy chemical. Hence, from this result, 40 workshop
safety and precautionary steps are release to avoid or minimize accidents in the laboratory or workshop towards
a healthy carrier.
Key Word: workshop accidents, Technology, Scientist, Engineers, Safety and precautions
VLSI Implementation of High Speed & Low Power Multiplier in FPGAIOSR Journals
Abstract : We known that different multipliers consume most of the power in DSP computations, FIR filters.
Hence, it is very important factor for modern DSP systems to built low-power multipliers to minimize the power
dissipation. In this paper, we presents high speed & low power Row Column bypass multiplier design
methodology that inserts more number of zeros in the multiplicand thereby bypass the number of zero in row &
Column as well as reduce power consumption. The bypassing of zero activity of the component used in the
process of multiplication, depends on the input bit data. This means if the input bit data is zero, corresponding
row and column of adders need not be addition & transfer bit in next row and column adder circuit. If
multiplicand having more zeros, higher power reduction can be achieved. At last stage of Row & column bypass
multiplier having ripple carry adder which are increase time to generate carry bit to transfer next adder
circuit. To reduce this problem by using Carry bypass adder in place of ripple carry adder, then new
modification of Row &column multiplier having high speed in comparison to simple row & column bypass
multiplier, , the experimental results show that our proposed multiplier reduces power dissipation & High
speed overhead on the average for 4x4, 8x8 and 16x16 multiplier.
Keywords: Low Power, Row & Column bypass Multiplier, Carry bypassing techniques, FPGA, Xilinx
The focus of this research was to establish the effect of entrepreneurship Ecosystem in inculcating
entrepreneurial propensity for community development. Promotion of entrepreneurship in Kenya has existed
ever since independence. The Government has shown tremendous support to entrepreneurship growth. The
Government have channelled financial support through funding such as Women Enterprise fund, Youth
Enterprise Fund and Uwezo Fund
The Relevance Of The Organization's Entrepreneurial Leader" Case Study - Auto...inventionjournals
Entrepreneurship is a concept increasingly present in business organizations or in educational systems, assuming an incremental prominence in public debate regarding the future of economic policies for competitiveness within the knowledge economy and information society. Its relevance prompted the study in its various aspects, worsened by the structural crisis of capital. The privileged behavioral analysis of the entrepreneur's profile and identification of its role in organizations was supported by a case study on the automotive companies in Portugal, Vila Nova Famalicão. It states a close relationship between the entrepreneurship concept and the fruitful discovery of opportunities, which are based on spirit of change and innovation, central to the entrepreneur. Competitiveness appears as a basic premise in value creation and sustainable progress of organizations. The study also allowed confirming a dissimilarity of concepts and approaches, grounded in empirical and scientific evidence that is still exiguous. The work thus aimed to raise awareness of organizational and academic communities to this issue, contributing to a more comprehensive and current understanding of its relevance within the organizations. The multidimensional paradigm change occurs in a structurally weakened economic and financial situational context, which instigates a transfiguration of the concepts and patterns observed until now. Entrepreneurship and the behavioral profile of the entrepreneurial leader are of paramount importance in the effective value creation process: incremental, distinctive and sustainable.
The Role of IT in Supporting Vietnam Youth Entrepreneurshipijtsrd
This paper aimed to analyse the role of IT in supporting entrepreneurs in Vietnam. Our findings show that youth entrepreneurship in Vietnam face a number of hurdles in accessing IT services. Although a number of them have shown an interest in integrating IT into their business operations, however, most of them do not have enough resources to fully exploit IT opportunities. Other problems mentioned to confront youth entrepreneurship in their endeavour to access and use IT in their businesses is the lack of knowledge and skills on how to use computer, language and lack of time. Dr. Le Nguyen Doan Khoi "The Role of IT in Supporting Vietnam Youth Entrepreneurship" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-4 , June 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd31503.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/economics/commerce/31503/the-role-of-it-in-supporting-vietnam-youth-entrepreneurship/dr-le-nguyen-doan-khoi
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Impact of Trade Associations on Entrepreneurial Traits in Nigeria’s Transport Industry
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Impact of Trade Associations on Entrepreneurial Traits in
Nigeria’s Transport Industry
Ugboaja P.C, Ikeogu C.C, Ogwude I.C and Chikwendu D.
Dept. Of Transport Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, PMB 1526 Owerri, Imo State
Abstract: The focus of this study is to determine the extent to which the roles of trade associations foster
entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria’s road transport industry. This paper offers an analytical assessment of the
contribution of trade associations towards development of entrepreneurial traits. To do this, the survey method
was adopted for the study and questionnaires were used as data collection method. A random of one hundred
and forty four (144) trade associations in Nigeria’s road transport industry were selected for the study out of a
population of two hundred and twenty four (224) trade associations with seven hundred and twenty (720)
respondents. For completeness, a sample of six hundred and fifty seven (657) related organizations (infinite
population) were included in the study. Therefore a total of one thousand, three hundred and seventy seven
(1377) questionnaires were used for the study. The data collected were measured in 5-point likert scale with a
hypothesized mean of 3.00. data analysis revealed that overall mean scores of trade associations’ pro-
competitive and anti-competitive roles on entrepreneurial traits were 1.9346 and 4.4188 respectively. The test of
hypothesis using two sample z-test showed that the Z- calculated value for differences in the two mean scores
was 216.0147 with significance probability of ˂ 0.0001 which is less than 0.05. Thus the test was significant at
5% level of significance (P˂0.05). We therefore reject the null hypothesis and accept the alternative hypothesis.
Consequently we conclude that the effect of anticompetitive role is significantly higher than that of pro-
competitive role of trade associations on the development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria’s transport
industry
Key words: Trade associations, Entrepreneurial, Traits, Transport, Industry
I. Introduction
There is a distinction between theoretical and operational definitions of entrepreneurship. In general,
the theoretical definitions are wide, covering a number of entrepreneurial activities, whereas the operationalized
definitions cover a singular aspect Chandler (1990) defines entrepreneurship as dealing with uncertainty,
making a distinction between risk, which can be calculated, and uncertainty, which cannot. Schumpeter (1934)
describes the entrepreneur as the bearer of the mechanism for change and economic development, and
entrepreneurship as the undertaking of new ideas and new combinations, that is innovations. Drucker (1985)
describes the entrepreneur as a person who is willing to risk his capital and other resources in new business
venture, from which he expects substantial rewards if not immediately, then in the foreseeable future. Okpara
(2000) sees the entrepreneur as an individual who has the zeal and ability to find and evaluate opportunities. He
further observes that they are calculated risk-takers, who enjoy the excitement of challenges, not necessarily
gamblers. The role of entrepreneurship has been different across countries. Holcombe (1998) claims that, “the
engine of economic growth is entrepreneurship.” Entrepreneurship has been assessed as a driving force of
decentralisation, economic restructuring and movement in the direction of market economy (Smallbone, et al.,
1996).
Informal sector participation has been described as a trap associated with impoverishment (Cassim
1982) and as the survivalist responses of marginalised persons with no alternatives (Habib 2005). This
„marginalist‟ perspective prescribes an identity to informal sector participants, with little consideration given to
individual potential and individual action as a means to escape impoverishment and a survivalist condition. Of
late, however, the structuralist perspective has prevailed, with increasing attention being paid to the informal
sector as an entrepreneurial space (see Debrah 2007; Snyder 2004; Williams 2007; Webb, Tihanyi, Ireland &
Sirmon 2009). Here, the informal sector is seen to be a dynamic and vibrant source of entrepreneurial activity,
and of a „hidden‟ enterprise culture that needs to be harnessed and graduated into the formal sector. And the
transport industry is part of this sector.
Continuing global economic and political turmoil worldwide is generating many challenges never
before seen or even imagined for governments and businesses. But it is equally generating many new
opportunities for road transport operators with the entrepreneurial spirit to grab them and for the trade
association, which so proudly represents the road transport industry. The road transport industry is indeed
instrumental in interconnecting all businesses to all major world markets, driving trade, creating employment,
ensuring a better distribution of wealth and uniting mankind. It plays a crucial role in the daily economic and
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social life of industrialised and developing countries alike. For this reason, researchers have shown considerable
interest in transportation studies.
In Nigeria however, previous studies on the subject of road transportation have tended to concentrate
on the physical and infrastructural aspects of the transport system. Others include the issue of rail road
competition, the geography of road transportation, road transportation as a business enterprise, the rise of
entrepreneurs in Nigerian motor transport industry. In spite of this, we can still say that there has been a general
neglect of the study of the role and impact of the trade associations on entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria‟s road
transport industry. Today, the road transporters in Nigeria number over one and a half million people
(Olubomehin, 2012). Given their sheer number, the group exerts a considerable influence on the country‟s
national life. Yet this impact is often over-looked. This paper attempts to fill this gap. It provides an insight to
the roles and impact of the trade associations in promoting entrepreneurial traits in the transport industry in
Nigeria. The specific objectives of this study is to assess the extent to which trade associations‟ roles fosters
entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria‟s transport industry. Providing answer to the above objective is an important
way in which this paper differ from previous studies on road transportation in Nigeria.
II. Understanding entrepreneurial traits
One particular way to reflect on the entrepreneurial potentials of the transport industry is through the
notion of „entrepreneurial traits‟, which is taken to consist of a number of dimensions, namely, innovativeness,
competitive aggressiveness, risk-taking propensity, autonomy and proactiveness. According to Cahill (1996), a
state of fragmentation exists in entrepreneurship research. Some theorists believe that the unique values and
attitudes of individuals drive entrepreneurial behaviour (Cunningham & Lischeron 1991), and different
perspectives exist in terms of the development of entrepreneurial theory. An entrepreneur has been primarily
conceived as a bearer of risk (Carland, Hoy & Carland 1988), yet primarily as a combiner of resources and an
innovator (Schumpeter 2002). However, according to Gartner (1988), the focus of entrepreneurship should be
the creation of a venture. The use of the entrepreneurial traits construct provides a conceptual framework that
„pulls together‟ these different conceptions and allows for the operationalisation of entrepreneurship in
entrepreneurship research, in that it considers entrepreneurship as entrepreneurial behaviour.
The five component dimensions of Entrepreneurial traits – namely, innovativeness, autonomy,
proactiveness, competitive aggressiveness and risk-taking propensity, as suggested by Lumpkin and Dess (1996)
– are briefly discussed below.
Innovativeness
For Schumpeter (2002), the “purest type of entrepreneur genus” is “the entrepreneur who confines
himself most strictly to the characteristic entrepreneurial function, the carrying out of new combinations”, in a
word: „innovation‟. According to Lumpkin and Dess (1996), innovativeness reflects a tendency for an enterprise
“to engage in and support new ideas, novelty, experimentation, and creative processes that may result in new
products, services, or technological processes”. Innovation is an important means of pursuing opportunities and
so is an important component of an entrepreneurial traits.
Autonomy
Lumpkin and Dess (1996) believe that an “independent spirit” is necessary for entrepreneurship, and
autonomy refers to independent action in terms of “bringing forth an idea or a vision and carrying it through to
completion”, including the concept of free and independent action and decisions taken. “A tendency toward
independent and autonomous action” is a key component of an entrepreneurial traits, since intentionality must
be exercised.
Proactiveness
Proactiveness is related to initiative and first-mover advantages, and to “taking initiative by
anticipating and pursuing new opportunities”. Proactiveness is associated with leadership, and with not
following, as a proactive enterprise “has the will and foresight to seize new opportunities, even if it is not always
the first to do so”, according to Lumpkin and Dess (1996). Proactiveness is considered to differ from
competitive aggressiveness, relating to market opportunity in entrepreneurship by “seizing initiative and acting
opportunistically in order to shape the environment”. The creation of demand, and growth willingness, is
therefore considered a measure in this study for proactiveness.
Competitive aggressiveness
Competitive aggressiveness, “refers to a firm‟s propensity to directly and intensely challenge its
competitors to achieve entry or improve position” and is characterised by responsiveness in terms of
confrontation or reactive action. In contrast to proactiveness, which relates to market opportunities, competitive
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aggressiveness refers to how enterprises “relate to competitors” and “respond to trends and demand that already
exist in the marketplace”.
Risk-taking propensity
Methods or styles of management associated with risk-taking are an indication of an entrepreneurial
traits; however, in terms of different contexts, the effects of the dimensions of entrepreneurial traits, including
risk-taking propensity, were expected to differ in terms of their effect on performance according to the specific
context, risk-taking propensity is a behavioural dimension of an entrepreneurial trait along which opportunity is
pursued.
2.1 Understanding trade associations
What do trade associations do?
An assessment of the role of trade associations in the labour market, particularly on employment
creation requires a more holistic analysis of trade associations. Hence this section tries to answer that by looking
at the role of trade associations in development. This has been manifested in having directly contributed to
improving standards of living for their members by negotiating not only decent wages, but benefits such as
medical, housing, pension and so forth, which all contribute to improving the living standards of working
people. The role of trade associations which moves beyond workplace collective bargaining is one that moves
away from the simplistic notion of trade associations as organizations who represent the interests of a specific
group of people – wage earners and places trade associations at the centre of the overall development agenda of
a nation. The Webb‟s define a trade association as “a continuous association of wage-earners for the purpose of
maintaining or improving the conditions of their employment” ( cited by Hyman 2001). This definition narrows
the role of trade associations to collective bargaining whilst the literature included in this report shows that the
role of trade association goes beyond dealing with workplace issues and only representing wage earners. Trade
association‟s influence in the broader society is manifested in the power that they posses which comes from
collectivism. Webster (1974) identifies this power as structural power which workers have in the workplace.
Webster (1974) argues that workers in the workplace can “only improve their position if they can combine to
put an end to the competition between themselves. Through combination they can turn their numbers, the source
of their weakness, into a source of power. This is the essential purpose of a trade association” (Webster 1974).
However, it should be noted that different circumstances calls for different types of power which may also
dictate the different forms of association adopted by trade associations. The involvement of trade associations in
development is illustrated by the role that trade associations in developing countries played during the liberation
struggles. Trade associations in developing countries which were previously colonised were key players in the
democratisation process of their countries. Furthermore, some trade associations went beyond the fight for the
national liberation and became key developmental agents in their societies. The newly elected governments
expected the associations to continue with this role and prioritise it after independence (Webster 2007). It is
within this context that the role of trade associations by and large has exceeded its initial limited scope based on
the Webb‟s definition. However, an analysis of the role of trade associations in development requires an
interrogation of the nature of trade associations and how this influences the role they play in society.
2.2 The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW)
The first discernible way in which the motor transporters impacted on the society was that they
constituted an important segment within the economy. Such was their growing importance that by 1934 they
formed a union, the Nigerian Road Transport Union. The formation of a motor transport union was a new
development in colonial Nigeria as such never previously existed. The union was meant to defend and further
the collective interests of the motor transporters within the colonial setting. Thus in the 1930s, it fought and
successfully resisted attempts by the colonial government to impose higher duties on vehicles in areas where
road transport was competing with the railway (Oshin, 1990).
In 1978, a milestone occurred in the history of the road transporters in Nigeria with the formation of the
National Union of Road Transport Workers popularly known as the (NURTW). Since this date, the activities of
the road transporters have revolved around the NURTW. The NURTW membership, broadly defined, include
individuals (mainly male), who are involved in the use of different modes of transport such as motorbikes
(motorcycles), buses, cabs, tankers and tricycles - for conveying passengers and goods from one destination
within the country to another. The need for orderliness prompted members of the sector to form two
associations, namely the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria [RTEAN] and the National Union of
Road Transport Workers [NURTW]. Though the RTEAN predates NURTW, it is less active than the NURTW,
which was registered as a trade union in 1978, and is an affiliate of the Central Labour Organisation [CLO], now
known as the Nigerian Labour Congress [NLC]. While the RTEAN is less known, the NURTW has grown
overtime, with its membership burgeoning on daily basis. Thus, it boasts of over “1.5 million membership
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throughout the federation” (The NURTW Diary, 2011). With the exclusion of petroleum tanker drivers, all
professional commercial drivers are automatic members of the Union. As such, the NURTW serves as an
umbrella body for drivers operating motorbikes, taxi cabs, tricycles, buses (both intra and inter-state services),
trailers and lorries that engage in the conveyance of passengers and goods.
The main objectives of the Union is to promote the economic welfare of its members. The extent to
which these unions has impacted entrepreneurial traits on its members is an issue for an empirical discourse.
III. Research methods
A quantitative study was undertaken of one hundred and forty four (144) trade associations in Nigeria‟s
road transport industry were selected for the study out of a population of two hundred and twenty four (224)
trade associations with seven hundred and twenty (720) respondents. For completeness, a sample of six hundred
and fifty seven (657) related organizations (infinite population) were included in the study. Therefore a total of
one thousand, three hundred and seventy seven (1377) questionnaires were used for the study. The data
collected were measured in 5-point likert scale with a hypothesized mean of 3.00. The hypothesis was tested
using the Z-test statistic.
IV. Results and discussion
Research Question
To what extent does the role of trade associations foster the development of entrepreneurial traits in
Nigeria‟s transport Industry?
Table 1: Impact of the roles of trade associations on the development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria’s
transport industry.
Table 1a. Pro-competitive roles
ITEM DESCRIPTION MEAN STO OEV OBS
item-22 Conducts that positively influence 2.5984 1.2537 1377
government policies
Commercial services, namely, legal
item-16 assistance to members, insurance 2.0450 0.2968 1377
and risk solutions, finance solutions
and vehicle inspection services
item-17 Conferences, Workshops and 2.0450 0.3337 1377
Seminars
item-21 Technical and Compliance support 2.0334 0.3520 1377
item-20 Media Relations 2.0102 0.2800 1377
item-19 Crisis Control 1.6964 0.5263 1377
item-18 Collection of Cost Index data 1.1140 0.4861 1377
overall 1.9346 0.2894 1377
Table 1b Anti-competitive roles
ITEM DESCRIPTION MEAN SrD DEV !OBS
item-30 Management guidance and decisions 4.9194 0.3121 1377
that lead to restraints on competition
Conducts that restrict the entry of
item-27 firms into legitimate services and 4.9187 0.4096 1377
operations
Hoarding of information provided by
item-29 Government Regulatory Agencies 4.8954 0.4830 1377
item-23 Conducts that restrict prices 4.8264 0.6677 1377
item-28 Unfair trade practices 3.9884 0.1864 1377
item-24 Conducts that restrict quantities 3.9535 0.3014 1377
;
item-25 Conducts that restrict customers and 3.9303 0.3338 1377
sales channels
item-26 Conducts that restrict facilities and 3.9187 0.3802 1377
technology
overall 4.4188, 0.3137 1377
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Tables 1a and 1b above show the extent to which pro-competitive and anti- competitive roles of trade
associations respectively affect the development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria's transport industry. Table 1a
shows that the extent to which each of the seven (7) pro-competitive roles considered in the study, affects the
development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria's transport industry is below average. This is because they all
have mean scores less than the expected value ·of 3.00 on a 5-point Likert scale. However, the pro- competitive
role that has the highest effect on the development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria's transport industry is item
-22 (Conducts that positively influence government policies) with a mean score of 2.5984. This is followed by
item-16 (Commercial services, namely, legal assistance to members, insurance and risk solutions, finance
solutions and vehicle inspection services) and item-17 (Conferences, Workshops and Seminars) with a mean
score of 2.0450. The pro-competitive role that has the least effect on the development of entrepreneurial traits in
Nigeria's transport industry is item-18 (Collection of Cost Index data) with a mean score of 1.1140. The overall
effect of all the seven (7) pro-competitive roles on the development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria's
transport industry is 1.9346, which is less than the expected value of 3.00 on a 5-point Likert scale. This means
that the extent to which pro-competitive roles of trade associations affect the development of entrepreneurial
traits in Nigeria's transport industry is generally below average.
Similarly, table 1b shows that the extent to which each of the eight (8) anti- competitive roles
considered in the study, affects the development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria's transport industry is above
average. This is because they all have mean scores greater than the expected value of 3.00 on a 5-point Likert
scale. The anti-competitive role that has the highest effect on the developmet of entrepreneurial traits in
Nigeria's transport industry is item-30 (Management guidance and decisions that lead to restraints on
competition) with a mean score of 4.9194. This is followed by item-27 (Conducts that restrict the entry of firms
into legitimate services and operations) with a mean score of 4.9187. The anti-competitive role that has the
least effect on the development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria‟s transport industry is item-26 (Conducts
that restrict facilities and technology) with a mean score of 3.9187. The overall effect of all the eight (8) anti-
competitive roles on the development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria‟s transport industry is 4.4188, which
is greater than the expected value of 3.00 on a 5-point Likert scale. This means that the extent to which anti-
competitive roles of trade associations affect the development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria's transport
industry is generally above average. Consequently, we conclude that the effects of pro-competitive roles of
trade associations on the development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria's transport industry are severally and
jointly below average, while the effects of the anti-competitive roles are severally and jointly above average
Test of Hypothesis
Ho: The effect of anti-competitive roles is not significantly higher than that of pro-competitive roles of trade
associations on the development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria's transport industry.
Hi: The effect of anti-competitive roles is significantly higher than that of pro-competitive roles of trade
associations on the development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria‟s transport industry
Table 2: Two sample z test for differences in the effects of pro-competitive and anti-competitive roles of
trade associations on' the development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria's transport industry
Variable traits-n traits-p
Mean 4.4188 1.9346
Known Variance 0.0984 0.0837
Observations 1377 1377
Hypothesized Mean Difference 0
z-calculated 216.0147
P(Z<=z) one-tail <0.0001
z-tabulated (one-tail) 1.6449
P(Z<=z) two-tail <0.0001
z-tabulated (two-tail) 1.9600
Table 2 shows the two sample z test for differences in the effects of pro- competitive and anti-competitive
roles of trade associations on the development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria's transport industry. The
table shows that the mean scores for the effects of pro-competitive and anti- competitive roles of trade
associations on the development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria's transport industry are 1.9346 and
4.4188 respectively. This means that the effect of anti-competitive roles of trade associations or the I
development of entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria's transport industry is higher than that of the pro-
competitive roles. The z-calculated value for differences in the two mean scores is 216.0147 with a
Significance (one-tail) probability of <0.0001, which is less than 0.05. Thus the test is significant at 5%
level of significance (P < 0.05). We therefore reject the null hypothesis and accept the alternative
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hypothesis.
V. Conclusion and recommendation
Consequently, we conclude that the effect of anti- competitive roles is significantly higher than
that of pro-competitive roles of trade associations on the development of entrepreneurial traits In Nigeria‟s
transport industry. This means that trade associations major roles do not foster development of
entrepreneurial traits in Nigeria‟s transport industry. In light of the foregoing, we recommend that efforts
should be made by governments to simultaneously promote trade associations pro-competitive roles and
inhibit the growth of anti-competitive roles. Invariably Government should introduce measures to
discourage anti-competitive roles especially in areas of; management guidance and decisions that lead to
restraints on competition, conducts that restrict the entry of firms into legitimate services and operations and
hoarding of information provided by Government regulatory Agencies, i.e. (items 30, 27 and 29) in table 1b. In
the same vein they should provide incentive measures to promote pro-competitive roles such as collection of
cost index data, crisis control and media relations ie items 18,19 and 20 respectively in table 1a.
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