Effect of Human Capital Development on the Performance of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in the South-South Region of Nigeria
Authors: Okoye, E. O., Xiaoxian Z., Yongsheng, G.
Journal: Contemporary Journal of Management (CJM), ISSN 2766-1431
Citation: CJM 4(5), 2022-10-06.
DOI: 10.70878/cjm.2022.d2860a2b
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Type: Original Research
Abstract
This study examined the effect of Human Capital Development on the Performance of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in the Southeast Region of Nigeria. Specifically, ascertain the effect of employed training and evaluate the effect of skills acquisition on the organizational performance of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in the South-South Region of Nigeria. The study used a survey research design. Semi-structured interviews were employed to collect data on the issues of HCD in SMEs to understand the problems that affect their performance. The study adopts primary data. The data were presented in frequency, percentages, and mean tables and analyzed using the t-test statistical tool. The result shows that, the z-test with a z-statistic value of 31.23 and associated probability value of 0.0000
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Capital Development, Human Performance, Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises, South East Region Authorship: Okoye, E. O., Xiaoxian Z., & Yongsheng, G. | FULL PDF
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This study examined the effect of Human Capital Development on the Performance of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in the Southeast Region of Nigeria. Specifically, ascertain the effect of employed training and evaluate the effect of skills acquisition on the organizational performance of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in the South-South Region of Nigeria. The study used a survey research design. Semi-structured interviews were employed to collect data on the issues of HCD in SMEs to understand the problems that affect their performance. The study adopts primary data. The data were presented in frequency, percentages, and mean tables and analyzed using the t-test statistical tool. The result shows that, the z-test with a z-statistic value of 31.23 and associated probability value of 0.0000