THE INFLUENCE OF MULTI-NATIONAL COMPANIES IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF GUNINNESS NIGERIA PLC)

ABSTRACT

The main focus of this research work is to examine the influence of multi-national co-operations in the economic development of Nigeria. MNC’s are agent of development in the sense that they constitute the source of capital investment, employment for the people, technological transfer etc. However, many detest their existence because they are agents of exploitation of the people they came to develop. In this regard, the objectives of this work is to ascertain the extent of involvement of multi-national co-operations in the economic development of Nigeria using indices like employment provision, transfer of technology and to determine the political, socio-economic implications of their existence in Nigeria. All these were discussed in the chapter one. In chapter two, related literatures were reviewed. The literature encompasses people’s view on the activities of multi-national corporations. Chapter three consists of research design and methodology. The sources of data used were primary and secondary data. The primary sources include the use of oral interview and questionnaire while newspapers, journal, textbooks, symposia were sources of secondary sources. In chapter four, the information collected were presented. In chapter five, the recommendation made, is that Nigeria should develop her own indigenous technology that will aid her in her search for economic development.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover Page i

Title page ii

Approval page iii

Dedication iv

Acknowledgement v

Table of Contents vi

Abstract vii

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background and need of the study 1

1.2 Statement of the Problem 6

1.3 Purpose of the study 7

1.4 Research Questions 7

1.5 Significance of the study 7

1.6 Scope and limitations of the Study 9

1.7 Definition of Terms 11

References

CHAPTER TWO

2.1 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 14

2.3 Schools of Thought about the Multinational

Company the Radical Thinkers 17

2.4 The concept of economic development 26

2.5 The role of Multinational Companies

in economic development of a nation 29

2.6 Economic Influence Of Multinational Corporation 41

2.6 The Negative Effect 44

2.7 Political Implication Of Multinational 44

Reference

CHAPTER THREE

Research Design and Methodology

3.1 Design of the study 49

3.2 Location of the study 52

3.3 Population of the study 53

3.4 Statistical Determined Sample Size 54

3.5 Sampling Techniques 58

3.6 Instrumentation 59

3.7 Validity of the Instrument 59

3.8 Data Collection 61

3.9 Method of Data Analysis 62

3.10 Instrument Return Rate 63

CHAPTER FOUR

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION

4.1 Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation 65

4.2 Data Analysis 65

CHAPTER FIVE

5.1 Summary of Findings 77

5.2 Recommendation 79

5.3 Implication 81

5.4 Conclusion 83

Bibliography

Appendix

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YWH9nGq5c0006a088b224.87258818, C. (2018). THE INFLUENCE OF MULTI-NATIONAL COMPANIES IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF GUNINNESS NIGERIA PLC). Afribary. Retrieved from https://beta.afribary.com/works/the-influence-of-multi-national-companies-in-the-economic-development-of-nigeria-a-case-study-of-guninness-nigeria-plc-5273

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YWH9nGq5c0006a088b224.87258818, CXRbMXY5c0006a08804a6.07849201 . "THE INFLUENCE OF MULTI-NATIONAL COMPANIES IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF GUNINNESS NIGERIA PLC)" Afribary (2018). Accessed February 20, 2026. https://beta.afribary.com/works/the-influence-of-multi-national-companies-in-the-economic-development-of-nigeria-a-case-study-of-guninness-nigeria-plc-5273

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