Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
5-31-1990
Degree Name
Master of Science in Management - (M.S.)
Department
School of Industrial Management
First Advisor
Alok Chakrabarti
Abstract
Multinational corporations in Nigeria are as old as Nigeria itself. This section has been recognized as an important area of economic activity which is capable of having both positive as well as negative economic implications regarding employment, technology transfer, international capital investments and other sociocultural issues in Nigeria. In Nigeria multinationals corporations (MNC) have virtually dominated such industries as cement, beer brewing, tobacco products, soap and cosmetics, chemicals, pharmaceutical, machinery, electric equipment and assembly activities ie. motor vehicle and bicycle. However, much as the host country is aware of the inherent danger posed by direct investment by transnational corporations, the Nigerian government has done very little to protect itself and its economy. Nigeria still allows foreign corporations so much leeway in granting them tax breaks and other concessions, encouraging more investments without proper policy direction.
Although, the benefits of multinational corporations to Nigeria are undisputable, the negative impact are so alarming and threating that it is necessary to review current policies to protect Nigerian economy from the vagaries of multinational corporations. Thus, the purpose of this project is to examine the contending contributions of MNC. and the disadvantages or critical perspective in Nigeria. It is hoped that through this investigation, knowledge that is useful for policy decision making will be gained and made available to all nations and particularly developing countries. Secondly, it is the object of this study to provide a basis for understanding MNC, and allows for long term projections of future growth and structures.
Recommended Citation
Eno, Eteng Bassey, "The role of multinational corporations in Nigeria : a case study" (1990). Theses. 2670.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/2670
