ESTABLISHMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF SMALL-SCALE ENTERPRISES: CHALLENGES FOR GRADUATE ENGINEERS IN NIGERIA

Authors

  • K. O. LAWAL Faculty of Engineering, University of Ado-Ekiti, Ado-Ekiti. Author
  • A. A. ADEGBEMILE Faculty of Engineering, University of Ado-Ekiti, Ado-Ekiti. Author
  • S. M. LAWAL Technocare Trust, 17, FUTA Road, Akure. Author

Keywords:

Establishment and Management, Entrepreneur, Graduate engineers, Small-scale enterprises, Nigeria

Abstract

This paper suggests establishment and management of small-scale enterprise as a solution to the problems of unemployment of engineering graduates in Nigeria. It discusses procedural approach through which engineer-entrepreneur can establish a new business: the type of business he may invest in and the engineering management techniques to be adopted in such ventures. The use of procedural approach to establish small-scale enterprises is presented, taking cassava starch factory as a case study. Suggestions that can enhance small business chances of survival in Nigeria were proffered.

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Published

2005-09-30

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 3 (2005): NSE TECHNICAL TRANSACTION JOURNAL (NSE TT-J)

Section

Articles