ANALYSIS OF FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOW PRODUCTIVITY OF NIGERIA WORKERS
IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR
(A CASE STUDY OF NBL 9TH MILE CORNERS NGWO)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
APPROVAL PAGE
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Purpose of the Study
1.4 Significance of the Study
1.5 Scope /Limitations of the Study
1.6 Research Questions
References
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Meaning and Nature of Productivity
2.2 Origin of Low Productivity in Nigeria
2.3 Review of Related Literature
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research Design and Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Area of the Study
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Sample and Sampling Technique
3.5 Validation /Reliability of Instrument
3.6 Method of Collection
References
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Presentation and Analysis of Data
4.1 Presentation of Data
4.2 Interpretation of Data
References
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Discussion of Results and Findings
5.1 Findings
5.2 Conclusions
5.3 Implications of the Findings/ Recommendation
References
Bibliography
ABSTRACT
The research on the factors responsible for
low-productivity of Nigeria
workers in the private sector with particular reference to Nigeria Breweries 9th
mile corners Ngwo
Enugu State
was intended to determine how to increase productivity in Nigerian economy. In
conducting the research reference was made to related literature.
Questionnaires were also used for collection of data for
the study. Other forms of data collection were also used e.g. personal
observation and consultation of textbooks. It was not all that easy, so there
were some limitations which in one way or the other affected the findings of the
research.
Tables were used to present, analyze and interpret the
data. At the end, findings based on the data and other consultations revealed
that, factors like breakdown of machine and equipment, poor management, high
rate of labour turnover and lack of production goal cause low productivity .
Recommendations and conclusions were made based on the
findings in order to help solve this problem of low-productivity in Nigeria
workers.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The issue of low productivity of Nigeria workers has in recent years
been a matter of grate concern to the nation. The rate at which productivity
grows is influenced by two things: –
(i) The rate of society’s demand and the rate of inflation.
Increased productivity is very vital for the health of the
country because it will help to improve the conditions of the environment, enhance
security and improve the standard and quality of life of the citizens. This is
why David Ricada in his study of population said that food needs to grow at a
geometrical rate in order to meet the demand of the growing population. This
emphasizes the need for increased productivity.
Yesufu T.M. (1962) was of the view that productivity can be
defined as the ratio between output and all the resources used in production
i.e. capital, labour, raw materials etc. the most efficient use of all
available resources. With these definitions; One may ask why is the Nigeria worker
inherently characterized by low-productivity in spite of all government’s
efforts to improve the economy and the ever increasing need for improved
productivity? The answer to this disturbing question is vital and will be
answered and discussed in this study.
Increasing productivity is a way of increasing the ability
of people to do what they want, to do as well as achieving a higher standard of
living for all suffering from low income and in boosting the prosperity of the
overall Nigeria
economy.
1.2 STATEMENT OF
PROBLEM
Nigerians have so much
complained about a low productivity of Nigerian workers. Even workers
themselves have also been worried about their own level of productivity. Some
of them believe if one’s output is high, it will motivate one much towards
working harder and thereby increasing productivity, as high output makes one to
be satisfied.
Nigerians cannot withstand the competition in the world
market; this is also attributed to low- productivity especially in the industries
in the private sectors. This is because; most of the product used in Nigeria is
manufactured by them. In other countries their level of technology is high so
their productivity is usually high and as such they do well in international
market.
It can now be seen that low-productivity is a general issue
in Nigeria
and also a big problem in Nigeria
and it adversely affects the economy. Nigerians are faced with several hardships
in the country. Low-productivity of our industries is one of the notable causes
of this. It makes cost of many products
to be high as many people want to buy the few available products.
This study will therefore find out the factors responsible
for this low-productivity in the private sector of the Nigerian economy using
NBL 9th Mile as the case study.
1.3 PURPOSE OF THE
STUDY
The depressing economic
situation of things in our country led to the carrying out of this research as
the bad economy can be attributable to low-productivity in our industries.
The purpose of this study is therefore to find out those
factors which are responsible for low-productivity in Nigeria workers
especially in the private sector; from the findings the writer will recommend
possible solutions. This will help our workers in the industries to increase
their performance and thus help to improve the standard of living and the
general economy of Nigeria.
1.4 SCOPE OF THE
STUDY
The scope of shall cover only Nigeria Breweries Plc 9th
mile corner Ngwo. The study is concerned with factors responsible for
low-productivity in Nigeria
workers in the private sectors. Measurement of productivity in the business
enterprises is relatively quite simple because of the existence of clear – cut
relationship between inputs and out-put.
On the basis of the above, this research did not give much
consideration to the problems relating to productivity is not easily
quantifiable.
1.5 RESEARCH
QUESTIONS
The following research
questions have been designed to guide this study: –
1. What are the factors
responsible for low productivity in Nigeria workers in the private
sector?
2. Is the level of
productivity of industries in the private sector important to the Nigerian
economy?
3. What are the influences of
low-productivity in Nigeria
workers on Nigerian economy?
1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF
THE STUDY
This very study is aimed
at examining those factors affecting workers’ productivity in the private
sector. Therefore the result of this research will then do the following:
1. Potential consumers will
benefit for they will be supplied with the products they want and their money’s
worth satisfied.
2. The management will also
benefit when there is improvement in productivity of workers.
3. It makes for a rapid
economic growth of the country.
4. Workers will also benefit
through training and re-training scheme / programme.
5. The income–level and
service requirement of the entrepreneur will improve.