Evaluation of Learning Attitude and Achievement of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Niger State Nigeria
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A study was done in Niger State, Nigeria, to evaluate the achievement and learning attitude of
small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The population comprises of 1,045 registered
SME’s of which 377 were sample randomly for the study in Niger State and were given a
structured questionnaire to answer as part of the survey design used in this study. Partial Least
Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used for data analysis. The results of
the study revealed a strong and favorable relationship between SMEs' performance and their
learning attitude. As a result, the findings imply that encouraging a good learning attitude may
help to solve the under performance issue among SMEs in Niger State, which is a concern for
both stakeholders and residents. The report concludes by recommending that the Niger State
government routinely provide seminars and workshops for the state's registered SMEs in
cooperation with pertinent regulatory organizations like SMEDAN and Ministry of
Commerce and industry in the state. The main goals of these seminars have to be to
disseminate information about shifting consumer demands, rival tactics, market dynamics,
and technological breakthroughs. By doing this, SMEs can become more innovative and
provide goods and services that surpass those of rivals, which will improve their standing in
the state.
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