IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (IJEFM )

E-ISSN 2545-5966
P-ISSN 2695-1932
VOL. 10 NO. 6 2025
DOI: 10.56201/ijefm.v10.no6.2025.pg1.7

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Effects of Planning on Performance of Small-Scale Business Enterprises in Okene Local Government Area, Kogi State

Shuaibu Nafeesah Oyiza, Odei Michael Ocheibi

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Abstract

Despite the seemingly increased interest in the running of small-scale business enterprises in Nigeria, performance appears to be below expectations. This can be attributed to poor planning which is key to the success of any organization. This study explored the effect of planning in performance of small-scale business enterprises in Okene Local Government Area, Kogi State. The researchers made use of one research objective, research question and one null hypothesis respectively. The pop8lation of the study comprised of 110 small-scale business owners, and employed survey research design. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire and percentage was used for data analysis. It was discovered that effective planning impacts positively on the performance of small-scale business enterprises. The researchers concluded that effective planning is a vital element to the success and growth of small-scale business enterprises. It was recommended that effective planning is essential for long term success and should be embraced by small-scale business owners/managers.

keywords:

Business enterprises, Performance, Planning, Small-scale

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