THE IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY ( A STUDY OF NIGERIA)

ABSTRACT

This study is designed to measure and explain the effectiveness of globalization and its effects on socio-economic development in Nigeria. The instrument used was data collection and questionnaire from workers who constituted the subject of the study. On the basis of the above findings, the following recommendations were made that for globalization to have a positive effect on our socio-economy, the nation’s technological base should be reactivated and the country should make conscious effort to transform the economy so as to fully harness the benefit of globalization.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title Page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Table of contents

CHAPTER ONE

1.0   Introduction

1.1 Background of Study

1.2 Statement of Problems

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1.4 Research questions

1.5 Significance of Study

1.6 Scope of the Study

1.7 Limitation of the study

1.8 Definition of Terms

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 Literature Review

2.1 Introduction

CHAPTER THREE

3.0 Research Design and Methodology

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Research Design

3.3 Sources/ Methods of Data Collection

3.4 Population and sample Size

3.5 Sample Technique

3.6 Validity and Reliability of Measuring Instruments

3.7 Methods of Data Analysis

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 Presentation and Analysis of Data

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Presentation of Data

4.3 Analysis of Data

4.4 Interpretation of Results

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Summary of Findings

5.3 Conclusion

5.4 Recommendations  

References                                                               

Appendix

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The chapter gives a brief overview of the word “Globalization” which is found in the background of study as well as the problems of globalization and the objectives of this study.

Also, you’ll find in this chapter, some research questions and significance of the study, scope and definition of the study and terms.

• BACKGROUND OF STUDY

The dominant feature of global economic trend in contemporary world system is globalization, which is being driven particularly, by a new wave of information technology that is unparalleled in the history of humankinds. Nation states have consistently intensified efforts towards engaging in business across national borders and constructing production and distribution networks on a global scale. Thus, the world today is a ‘global village’ given the unprecedented love of interconnectedness of political, economic, social and technological forces that permeates contemporary international system.

This project recognizes the existence of a global environment that is deeply embedded in interdependency and the necessity for Nigeria to minimize the adverse effects of globalization while harnessing whatever its benefits for national development. It concludes that Nigeria should completely restructure and transform its political economy in order to frontally confront contemporary global challenges.

This is followed by the analysis of the powerful forces that propel globalization in contemporary world environment. It also discusses the challenges that the current globalization process poses for Nigeria.

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEMS

Basically, there are different problems associated with globalization, especially when it comes to its effect on socio-economic development in Nigeria. Some of these include;