ROLE OF TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN GOMBE STATE
Abubakar Bala, PhD, Abubakar S. Usman, PhD and Jamilu M. Abdullahi
Volume 9 Issue 2
Abstract
The continuous decline of entrepreneurial activities and development in Nigeria and Gombe state specifically is alarming. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the effect of training effectiveness on entrepreneurship development in Gombe state. The independent variable is training effectiveness, has two dimensions, namely: training measurement and relevant training content. However, dependent variable is entrepreneurship development. The methodology employed in the conduct of the study is cross sectional survey of 229 SMEs registered with Gombe state ministry of trade and industries. The collected data were analyzed using the multiple regression partial least squarestructural equation modeling (PLS - SEM). The study found that both training measurement and relevant training content have positive and significant effect on entrepreneurship development in Gombe state. This suggests that training effectiveness if given is a key driver for entrepreneurship development. Thus, the study concluded that training effectiveness has a significant effect on entrepreneurship development in Gombe state. Therefore, the study recommends that training measurement and relevant training content should all be taken into consideration by government when designing training programmes in order to effectively influence entrepreneurial activities/entrepreneurship development. Additionally, it is important for government to be aware of the fact that training if it is very effective can significantly influence entrepreneurship development in Gombe state. Future studies should be conducted in other states and regions in Nigeria to determine if the results of this study can be replicated in other parts of the country. Additionally, future research can use qualitative or mixed method approach. Keywords: Training Effectiveness, Measurement, Content, Entrepreneurial Activities and Small Business
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