THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND EFFECTS OF BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP ON THE NATION’S ECONOMY. (A CASE STUDY OF MEZUE AND ASSOCIATES ENUGU.)

ABSTRACT Nigerian Economy is one of the vibrant economies in the world. Although the nation is still regarded as under developed country, but the rate of her involvement in international business cannot be neglected.
However, the economic progress and exploits can be attributed to the various forms of business formation available and practiced in Nigerian Economy. These range from; Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Joint Stock Company to Co-operatives. Among these forms of business establishments, Partnership Business is more predominant in the economy. The reason for this is obvious. Partnership as the name implies is an association of two or more persons  carrying   out  business in common for the sake of profit maximization. This association can be a mixture of academic talents, money, skills, e.t.c of persons. This fusion of efforts and ideas undoubtedly creates room for business growth and success. One therefore cannot proceed to ask the question, “what are the benefits of this enterprise i.e. PARTNERSHIP?” or why do people establish it ?”
Meanwhile, as the researcher proceeds and advances in his research, these questions will receive their most appropriate answers. Also, vague ideas about partnership and its activities will be explained including its pre-historic era.  Above all, the effects and contributions of Business Partnership, which is the core of this research work will be outlined, with recommendations for its improvement, survival and continued growth.
  LIST OF TABLES PAGE 4.1GOVERNMENT SUPPORT ON PARTNERSHIP  BUSINESS P.44 4.2REASONS FOR ITS GROWTH P.46 4.3CREATION OF EMPLOYMENT P.47 4.4GROWTH OF PARTNERSHIP IN NIGERIAP.48 FUTURE PARTNERSHIP IN NIGERIA P.50









TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER PAGE TITLE PAGE APPROVAL PAGE DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ABSTRACT  LIST OF TABLES TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1General Background Of The Study 1.2Statement Of The  Problem 1.3Purpose Of The Study 1.4Scope Of The Study 1.5Research Questions 1.6Research Hypothesis 1.7Significance Of The Study 1.8Definition Of Term
CHAPTER TWO   LITERATURE    REVIEW 2.1Meaning/History of  Partnership 2.2Merits and Demerits of Partnership In Nigeria 2.3Problems Hindering or Encouraging The Growth of Partnership In Nigeria 2.4Contributions of Partnership to the Nation’s Economy       CHAPTER THREE - RESEARCH DESIGN & METHODOLOGY 3.1Research Design 3.2Area Of Study 3.3Selection Of The Population 3.4Sample & Sampling procedure 3.5Instrument for Data Collection 3.6Validation of The Instrument 3.7Reliability Of The Instrument 3.8Method of Data Collection 3.9Method of Data Analysis   CHAPTER FOUR  DATA  PRESENTATION AND  ANALYSIS 4.1 Presentation of  Data and Analysis 4.2Testing  of  Hypothesis 4.3Summary  of  Results
CHAPTER FIVE  DISCUSSION, RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION 5.1Discussion Result Findings 5.2Conclusions- 5.3Implication  of  the  Research Findings 5.4Recommendations 5.5Suggestions For Further Research BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDIX I APPENDIX II