Youth Entrepreneurship: From Job Search to Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency

by Chris Ehiobuche, Chizoba Madueke

Overview

The challenges and opportunities facing the Nigerian youths demand rethinking of new ways of doing things. Youth unemployment and underemployment are at a record high. More than ever, the Nigerian youths are in dire need of finding other avenues to explore in pursuit of life endeavors. Youth employment, underemployment, and unemployment are serious concerns for our society, civilization, and the nation. Ehiobuche and Madueke took a different approach to discussing and presenting a practical approach to youth entrepreneurshipfrom the notion of a shared responsibility for the change of mindset from falling into the victims theory dimensions to intelligent ventures and resilience. Their model presents insight on how a paradigm shift among the youths and the society in general from job search to business development may well lead to entrepreneurs and self-productive citizens. The authors hope to inspire, inform, and encourage todays youths to become tomorrows entrepreneurs, leaders, and good citizens. Making the transition from seeking employment, unemployment, or underemployment to self-employment/entrepreneurship is the primary purpose of this book. The topics include the following: Conquering personal and cultural roadblocks to entrepreneurship Shifting mental and physical focus from employee to employer Avoiding common pitfalls in starting and running a sustainable small business Making the best out of being a youth The authors urge the Nigerian youths to avoid falling into a victim mentality and start their paradigm shift into the mindsets of entrepreneurs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781524581459
Publisher:	Xlibris US
Publication date:	02/10/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	344
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Chizoba “Dr. Zee” Madueke is a Professor of Research Methods, and Management, a Senior Dissertation Advisor in the College of Doctoral Studies (CDS) at Grand Canyon University and a Consultant. An experienced educator with over 20 years of applied management and leadership (corporate executive), as well as organizational change expertise, with vast international experiences. He brings both practical and theoretical experiences to student-centered collaborative teaching. Dr. Madueke is the founder and the Principal Consultant at Natha- Nuel Management Group, LLC. A professional, productive, selfsufficient, efficient, effective business leader, advisor, mentor and consultant that serves to elevate businesses, individuals, and helps others achieve their goals and life missions. He is the author of Regressive Leadership and Governance, and has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed journal articles. Chris Ehiobuche is a Professor of Global business and Management at Larry L. Luing School of Business, Berkeley College USA. Dr. Ehiobuche has prolific history that goes beyond working and providing consulting services for countless organizations in both private and public sectors. He is a knowledgeable Entrepreneur and known for economic and business re-engineering, organizational and human development, strategies and policy implementation. A Learner– centered teaching professor with years of outstanding scholarship and accomplishments. He has previously authored 3 books and over 50 peer review journal publications, He is a Co-Founder and current chairman of Professional Development Consultants Associates. LLC.