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AN APPRAISAL OF THE IMPACT OF THE ELECTRICITY POWER SECTOR REFORM PROJECT ON INDUSTRIALIZATION IN NIGERIA 评价尼日利亚电力部门改革项目对工业化的影响

UNIZIK JOURNAL OF BUSINESS Pub Date : 2018-11-10 DOI: 10.36108/unizikjb/8102.10.0220

Ted C. Eze

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VALUE CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRIALIZATION IN AFRICA 非洲的价值链管理和工业化

UNIZIK JOURNAL OF BUSINESS Pub Date : 2018-11-10 DOI: 10.36108/unizikjb/8102.10.0211

Chimeziem C. Gabriela Udeze, N. Ikwo, Joy N. Ugwu

{"title":"VALUE CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRIALIZATION IN AFRICA","authors":"Chimeziem C. Gabriela Udeze, N. Ikwo, Joy N. Ugwu","doi":"10.36108/unizikjb/8102.10.0211","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36108/unizikjb/8102.10.0211","url":null,"abstract":"The overwhelming competitive strength of developed and industrialized countries across the globe has constantly challenged the up- and- coming industries in African nations in a cold and stiff competition. This has left these industries perpetually on their marks and unable to take off so as to compete favourably with their competitors in the global market place. The question of how industries in Africa can improve their competitiveness and hence industrialize the continent has been widely discussed by scholars in the recent past and yet this issue has not been adequately addressed. This paper on value chain management and industrialization in Africa is a qualitative study that addresses the issue of African industrialization with special reference to value chain management. Specifically, this paper reviews how industries in Africa can thrive amidst stiff global competition and the role of value chain management in industrializing the African continent. Through deductive reasoning, the study reviews the role of value chain management in the industrialization of Africa. In conclusion, this paper shed more light on how industries in Africa can leave their marks, take off and compete favourably amidst stiff competition with value chain management pointing out that one of the ways to make African industrialization a reality is to manage the industrial value chain effectively. This study recommends that government and private organizations should help by investing in research and development to help shed more light on innovative ways to improve on value chain management.","PeriodicalId":355698,"journal":{"name":"UNIZIK JOURNAL OF BUSINESS","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129405552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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THE ROLE OF THE CIVIL SERVICE IN THE INDUSTRIALIZATION OF NIGERIA 公务员制度在尼日利亚工业化中的作用

UNIZIK JOURNAL OF BUSINESS Pub Date : 2018-11-10 DOI: 10.21438/RBGAS.051102

Chiemeka Onyema

{"title":"THE ROLE OF THE CIVIL SERVICE IN THE INDUSTRIALIZATION OF NIGERIA","authors":"Chiemeka Onyema","doi":"10.21438/RBGAS.051102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21438/RBGAS.051102","url":null,"abstract":"The goal of berthing Nigeria’s full-scale industrial revolution is yet to be achieved. All the industrial development plans have so far failed to accelerate the nation’s industrialization, hence the country’s low industrial base which has kept her in the league of developing nations. In fact, Nigeria has in recent times been experiencing deindustrialization, as several industries have collapsed and some others, such as Unilever and Michelin, have relocated to other countries. Several factors are responsible for Nigeria’s low industrial development and they include: inadequate infrastructure (particularly, energy), poor technological base, multiple taxes and levies, and, the shortage and high cost of foreign exchange. Despite a growing body of literature on industrialization in Nigeria, not much has been written about the link between Public Service Reforms and industrialization in Nigeria. This paper examines the links between the implementation of the Service Compact (SERVICOM) Charter and the achievement of Nigeria’s industrial development policies, especially the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ Policy. The paper makes the case that the goal of industrializing Nigeria will not be fully realised without an efficient Public Service. Furthermore, the paper highlights the need for Nigerian public servants to have the right work attitude, and to be morally upright and patriotic, in order to create a business-friendly environment and to build investor confidence, so as to facilitate and accelerate the country’s industrialization and overall national development. The author recommends that the Nigerian government should strengthen the implementation of the Servicom Charter and also incorporate the Charter into the industrialization plan.","PeriodicalId":355698,"journal":{"name":"UNIZIK JOURNAL OF BUSINESS","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130497513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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SMALL AND MEDIUM-SCALE ENTERPRISE FINANCING AND INDUSTRIAL GROWTH IN AFRICA

UNIZIK JOURNAL OF BUSINESS Pub Date : 2018-11-10 DOI: 10.36108/unizikjb/8102.10.0280

U. Ezenekwe, A. Metu, C. V. Madichie

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REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT: THE AFRICAN EXPERIENCE 区域一体化与工业发展:非洲的经验

UNIZIK JOURNAL OF BUSINESS Pub Date : 2018-11-10 DOI: 10.9734/jemt/2018/44627

C. Onyeke, U. Ugwuegbe, F. Alio

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THE INFLUENCE OF E-LEARNING ON THE TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION OF COOPERATIVE MEMBERS IN THE SOUTH EAST OF NIGERIA 电子学习对尼日利亚东南部合作社成员转型教育的影响

UNIZIK JOURNAL OF BUSINESS Pub Date : 2018-11-10 DOI: 10.36108/unizikjb/8102.10.0250

Onyekachi Chibueze Onuoha

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DECISION-MAKING AND MANPOWER PLANNING PROCESSES: IMPLICATIONS FOR INDUSTRIALIZATION AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 决策和人力规划过程:对工业化和国家发展的影响

UNIZIK JOURNAL OF BUSINESS Pub Date : 2018-11-10 DOI: 10.36108/unizikjb/8102.10.0210

E. C. Asiegbu, Doris Ifeoma Ugwude, Obianuju Adaobi Mbonu

{"title":"DECISION-MAKING AND MANPOWER PLANNING PROCESSES: IMPLICATIONS FOR INDUSTRIALIZATION AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT","authors":"E. C. Asiegbu, Doris Ifeoma Ugwude, Obianuju Adaobi Mbonu","doi":"10.36108/unizikjb/8102.10.0210","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36108/unizikjb/8102.10.0210","url":null,"abstract":"Officers in public authorities regularly make administrative decisions as part of delivering services to the public. Sometimes, the decision-maker is required to exercise some discretion when making a decision. Here, the decision-maker has a choice about whether to act or not to act; to approve or not to approve, or to approve with conditions. The role of a decision-maker is to make a judgment, taking into account all relevant information. On the other hand, Manpower planning (human capital development) involves investments in education, training, health and other social services that will boost the capacity of labour. It also refers to the process of acquiring and increasing the number of persons who have the skills, education and experience that are critical for the economic growth and political development of a country (Okojie, 1995:44). This study therefore draws insights into the Meaning, Characteristics, Rationale, Assumptions, Types, Bases, Hindrances and Essentials of Decision-making. It also focuses on its Objectives and Importance as well as Manpower Planning Process. This paper is very essential to managers owing to the fact that it reveals ways of attaining national development and industrialization through decision-making and manpower planning.","PeriodicalId":355698,"journal":{"name":"UNIZIK JOURNAL OF BUSINESS","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132230447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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THE ENTREPRENEUR’S INFORMATION NEEDS FOR EFFECTIVE INDUSTRIALIZATION IN AFRICA 非洲有效工业化需要企业家的信息

UNIZIK JOURNAL OF BUSINESS Pub Date : 2018-11-10 DOI: 10.36108/unizikjb/8102.10.0240

A. R. Obiamalu

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SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPISES AND INDUSTRIAL GROWTH IN NIGERIA 尼日利亚的中小型企业和工业增长

UNIZIK JOURNAL OF BUSINESS Pub Date : 2018-11-10 DOI: 10.36108/unizikjb/8102.10.0290

M. A. Ikon, Chika Anthonette Chukwu

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MODELLING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POPULATION GROWTH AND INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT IN NIGERIA: AN AUTO-REGRESSIVE DISTRIBUTIVE LAG APPROACH (1980-2017) 尼日利亚人口增长与工业产出之间的关系建模:自回归分配滞后方法(1980-2017)

UNIZIK JOURNAL OF BUSINESS Pub Date : 2018-11-10 DOI: 10.36108/unizikjb/8102.10.0260

K. G. Egbulonu, E. E. Duru, Henry C. Dim

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