THE CHALLENGES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN HOME AND RURAL ECONOMICS EDUCATION
By
EZIKE JOHN CHUKWUKAORA FPO/ND/HRE/011/149
Presented To
Department of
Home and Rural Economics
ABSTRACT
This study attempts to find out the challenges of entrepreneurship in Home and Rural Economics Education. The sample was a total of 60 respondents that comprises teachers and entrepreneurs in Home and Rural Economics from Federal Polytechnic, Oko in Anambra State Nigeria. Five research questions were stated and acted as a guide for the study analyzed using simple percentage. The researcher found out the challenges of entrepreneurship in Home and Rural Economics Education. On the basis of these findings, recommendations are made on how students should be equipped with knowledge and skill of Entrepreneurship in Home and Rural Economics Education for better living, being creative and resourceful women.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page i
Approval page ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Table of contents v
Abstract viii
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of problems 5
1.3 Purpose of the study 7
1.4 Significance of the study 8
1.5 Research question 8
1.6 Scope and Limitations of the study 9
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Concept of entrepreneurship 11
2.2 characteristics of an entrepreneur 14
2.3 Challenges of entrepreneurship in home
economics 19
2.4 The place of entrepreneur in Home Economic 27
CHAPTER THREE
3.1 Population of the study 30
3.2 Sampling method 30
3.3 Sample method 31
3.4 Instrument for data collection 31
3.5 Data collection techniques 32
3.6 Data analysis 32
CHAPTER FOUR
Data analysis and statement of result 33
CHAPTER FIVE
FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Findings 44
5.2 Summary 46
5.3 Recommendations 46
References 50
Appendix 53