Effect of Technological Innovation on Personnel Skill of Selected Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria

Authors

  • Adekunle R. Onaolapo Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
  • Adedeji Elijah Adeyinka Federal University of Technology, Akure

Keywords:

Technological Innovation, Personnel Skill, Manufacturing Firm, Organisation

Abstract

Technology in any organization that has a significant influence on the quality and quantity of production of its goods or services. But despite this, technology is prone to constant change which organizations have to monitor, manage and cope with. Manufacturing firm that will like to be competitive and profitable should ensure that employees are trained and involved in the management of technological innovation for organizational survival. But most organization tends to undermine the contribution of employee in managing technological innovation, the outcome of which are low profitability and performance. This study examines how technological innovation influence personnel skill of manufacturing firms in Nigeria It also seeks to determine effective method of using technological innovation for improved performance in the Nigerian manufacturing firm. Two hypotheses were formulated to determine the relationship between technological innovation and personnel skill; and between technological innovation and performance. Question based on the hypotheses were formulated and 300 questionnaires were distributed to select 10 manufacturing firms in foods and beverages firms in Nigeria. Findings reveal that personnel skill do not have significant relationship with technological innovation. The study recommends that personnel skill should be considered in the management technological innovation for profitability, competitiveness and survival of the Nigerian Manufacturing firm.

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Published

2020-08-05

How to Cite

R. Onaolapo , A., & Adeyinka , A. E. . (2020). Effect of Technological Innovation on Personnel Skill of Selected Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 53(2), 17–29. Retrieved from https://gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/11345

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Vol. 53 No. 2 (2020)

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