ABSTRACT
Analysis of growth stages in small firms, a study of selected firms in
Enugu metropolis is a research aimed at critical assessment of the
metamorphosis in the growth stages of small firms and the factors
incidental to the growth or retardation in the life of the firms in the state.
Considering the critical role small firms play in catalyzing rapid
economic development, growth in stages of a firm depicts a favourable
business environment where the available resources are efficiently
utilized to achieve organisational objectives. But when growth become
less dynamic or retards, firms shrink in size thereby showing the pace or
prospect of economic growth.
The variable responsible for these
phenomenon are encapsulated in the chapters as follows: Chapter one
introduces the background of the study, statement of the problem,
objectives of the study, research questions, research hypothesis, scope of
the study, organisation of the study and the profile of selected small firms.
Chapter two literatures review. Chapter three dwelt on the research
methodology used for analysis of research findings. Chapter four presents
the data gathered, analysis and interpretation of the data, while chapter
five summarizes research findings, conclusion and recommendations as
well as suggested areas for further research study.
