Apprenticeship Orientation and Performance of Micro-Businesses in Anambra State

Apprenticeship Orientation and Performance of Micro-Businesses in Anambra State

Author Agbionu,Uchenna Clementina
Co-Author Emeka, Joy Okwuchukwu, Ogbemudia Benedict Imhanrenialena
DOI

Country : Nigeria
Subject : Business Administration

Keywords : Apprenticeship, Orientation, Performance, Micro Businesses, Nigeria

Abstract

Micro businesses in Anambra State have not played the expected vital and vibrant role in the economic growth and development of Nigeria. This study investigates the relationship between apprenticeship orientation and the performance of micro businesses in Anambra state. The study is necessitated because of the need to transfer requisite skills and trades through the cost effective means of apprenticeship which will be beneficial to both the micro businesses and the country. The study was anchored on the social learning theory by Bandura (1963). A descriptive survey research design was adopted. With a population of 1,223,395, a sample size of 400 firms were drawn and administered with a structured questionnaire. The analytical tool adopted was the Pearson’s product moment correlation. The results show that employer-employee mentorship increased level of firm sustainability and educational qualification of apprentice has a significant positive relationship with level of service quality.

Download