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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page------------------------------------------ i
Approval pages------------------------------------ ii
Dedication----------------------------------------- iii
Acknowledgment---------------------------------- iv
Table of Contents--------------------------------- vi
Abstract------------------------------------------- ix
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction--------------------------------- 1
1.1 Background of the study------------------- 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem------------------ 4
1.3 Purpose of the Study------------------------ 5
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1.4 Research Questions------------------------- 6
1.5 Significance of the Study-------------------- 7
1.6 Scope of the Study---------------------------- 7
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Review of Related Literature----------------- 8
2.1 The Concept of Mobile Telephone------------ 9
2.2 The Role of Mobile Telephone in
Business Development----------------------- 10
2.3 The Various Ways of Acquiring Mobile
Telephone------------------------------------ 11
2.4 Demerits of Mobile Telephone--------------- 11
2.5 Impact of Mobile Telephone in the Development
of Small Scale Business in Owerri Metropolis---- 12
2.6 Summary of Literature Reviewed------------- 15
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research Methodology----------------------- 16
3.1 Design of the Study-------------------------- 16
3.2 Area of the Study ---------------------------- 17
3.3 Population of the Study---------------------- 18
3.4 Sample and Sampling Technique------------ 19
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3.5 Instrument Used For Data Collection ------- 19
3.6 Method of Data Collection-------------------- 20
3.7 Method of Data Analysis--------------------- 21
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Data Representation And Analysis---------- 22
4.1 Response Rate to Questionnaire------------ 22
4.2 Data Presentation--------------------------- 24
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary of Finding, Conclusion
and Recommendation---------------------- 37
5.1 Summary Of Findings---------------------- 38
5.2 Conclusion---------------------------------- 39
5.3 Recommendation--------------------------- 40
Reference----------------------------------- 42
Appendix------------------------------------ 43
Questionnaire------------------------------- 44
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Abstract
The basic aim of any business is to make profit in the
most effective and efficient way.
These profit motive is what makes the business
enterprise to work had in order to achieve his objectives
Profit is a major target of any business and no
business can survive without profit.
This research project has its main focus on the impact
of mobile telephone in business development in Owerri. As
there exist no9 business without adequate information that
communication should be encourageous in order to have a
high performance in business. In this view our advice is
that means of communication should be available in order
to develop our business
In this very research project a questionnaire was
given out to know the response of people on the effect on
mobile telephone in business development many responded
that the introduction of mobile telephone affected their
business development positively. While some insisted that
the introduction of mobile telephone affected their business
development negatively
In trying to achieve these objectives, the method used
in this research draw much from both primary and
secondary source of data. Simple percentage was used in
presentation of the data, while chi-square was used to
analyzed the data.
The following findings were made from the study; the
introduction of mobile telephone has not affected the
business development.
Mobile telephone as a necessity, mobile telephones
have a positive effect and negative effect etc.
Subsequently, in order to consolidate on the success
of mobile telephone so far recorded, the study
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recommended that the Federal Government in collaboration
with the corporate affair commission (C.A.C) should make
sure that every business enterprises must have a strong
means of communication like mobile telephone.
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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1. Retailing Industries
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3. Manufacturing and services Industries
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business enterprise providing employment for 728,000
exist.
communication (GSM).
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only Nigerians will believe that the effect of this study will
implemented.
telephone
the services.
while driving.
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1.3 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
attempted to:
development
mobile telephone
telephone.
metropolises.
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1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
business development.
mobile telephone?
telephone
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consumption of mobile telephone. It will help the public to
CHAPTER TWO
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some textbooks, journals, seminar papers and other write
sub-headings.
development
telephone
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technology took a great research to make communication
DEVELOPMENT
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(J.R.GIBB). It is of no doubt that one can easily pass
development.
telephone.
MOBILE TELEPHONE
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Many people acquire mobile telephone through so
many bad ways some who could not afford to buy mobile
telephone.
telephone includes:
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3 It causes lots of accident for motorist as the drivers
calls
OWERRI METROPOLIS
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1. Does the introduction of mobile telephone affect
as a necessity
useful in formation.
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major means of transacting business. One can easily
telephone.
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management is based on the ability of a firm to collect,
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CHAPTER THREE
sub-headings:
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parameter the researcher used survey design which helps
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Since this study is centered on the impact of mobile
of evaluation
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3.4 SAMPLE AND SAMPLING TECHNIQUE
population itself.
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asked similar question in order. This questionnaire will
choose.
respondent to tick.
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in the data collected, so facts and events can be
was accepted
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CHAPTER FOUR
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Table 41.1
Retrieved
Owerri Municipal 40 39
Owerri West 55 54
Owerri North 80 76
Nekede Owerri 50 48
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4.2 PRESENTATION
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
mobile telephone?
No 30 24 50 8 112
Total 39 54 76 48 217
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Source: Computed from question No 7 of the
business development.
Negative 28 50 50 30 138
Total 37 73 75 47 212
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The result from the table above shows that 34.91% of
business is negative.
TABLE 4 1.5
Respondents Perception
unfair 10 23 26 7 66
Total 38 53 76 47 214
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Source: Computed from question No 16 of the
questionnaire.
Decision Rule:
development.
business activities
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While 41.67% of the respondents responded that the
business activities.
Hypothesis 2
question No 17 is used.
Table 4.1.6
Respondents Perception
Unrisky 9 13 20 10 52
Total 39 53 71 44 210
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75.24% of the respondents responded that it is fair to use
while on motion.
HYPOTHESIS 3
business transactions?
Table 4.1.13
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O.M.C O.N O.W Nekede Total
encouraging 35 30 76 30 171
discouraging 3 24 0 18 45
Total 38 54 76 48 216
Table 4.1.14a
A B C D Total
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X 35(30.08) 30(42.75) 76(60.16) 30(38) 171
Hypothesis
50.1899x2 calculated
0.352.
Decision rule;
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Which stated that mobile telephone has a positive effect on
Table 4.1.6
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O.M.C O.N O.W Nekede Total
MTN 19 30 70 31 150
GLO 5 4 6 6 21
ALCATEL 5 20 0 10 35
ECONET 10 0 0 0 10
TOTAL 39 54 76 47 216
services as a businessman?
Purchase
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And Consumption of Goods and Services
No 22 14 6 40 92
Total 39 54 76 48 217
Telephone.
Agree
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Agree 5 20 10 10 45
Disagree 4 5 3 5 19
Strongly 0 2 3 3 8
Disagree
Total 39 54 76 48 217
They Prefer
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Nokia 20 30 30 20 100
Motorola 10 13 30 10 63
Alcatel 5 6 4 5 20
Samsung 2 4 10 5 22
Total 37 53 74 40 204
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CHAPTER FIVE
RECOMMENDATIONS-
recommendation given.
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5.1 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
individuals.
necessity
5.2 CONCLUSION.
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Mobile telephone is a communication device that
reached
easy communication.
gotten.
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The study proved that the introduction of mobile
5.3 RECOMMENDATION
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education enlightenment campaigns in road traffic
telephone.
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REFERENCES
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QUESTIONAIRE FORMAT
APPENDIX
Your Department,
Your school,
P.M.B 1036
Your state
Dear Respondent,
QUESTIONAIRE ADMINISTRATION
Yours faithfully,
Your name
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Researcher
QUESTIONNAIRE
mobile telephone?
telephone?
a. Yes
b. No
SA A SD D
a. Motorola
b. Samsung
c. Alltel
d. Nokia
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3. As a business enterprise, which of the networks do
SA A SD D
MTN
GLO
NITEL
ECONET
business activities?
Yes SA A SA D
No
Partially
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5. As a business owner, does the use of mobile
SA A SA D
Yes
No
SA 4 A3 SD2 D1
Strongly agree
Agree
Strongly disagree
Disagree
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7. Does the introduction of mobile telephone affect your
perception in business?
SA4 A3 SD2 D1
Agree 3 points
Disagree 1 point
SA4 A3 SD2 D1
Agree 3 points
Disagree 1 point
SA 4 A3 SD2 D1
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Agree 3 points
Disagree 1 point
SA4 A3 SD2 D1
Nokia
Alltel
Samsung
Motorola
SA4 A3 SD 2 D1
By stealing
By begging
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You worked for it
SA4 A3 SD2 D1
Low quality
High quality
SA4 A3 SD2 D1
All
Rich
Poor
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SA4 A3 SD2 D1
Good
Bad
Mixed feeling
telephone?
SA4 A3 SD2 D1
Good
Bad
Mixed feeling
mobile telephone?
business transaction?
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SA4 A3 SD2 D1
a. encourage
Discourage
SA4 A3 D2 SD1
Risky
Unrisky
Mixed feeling
SA4 A3 D2 SD1
Agree 3 points
Disagree 2 points
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Strongly disagree
business?
SA4 A3 D2 SD1
Negatively
Positively
metropolis?
SA4 A3 D2 SD1
High
Low
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None of the above
SA4 A3 D2 SD1
Good
Bad
Mixed
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