Management Of Technological Development Through Manpower Training In Nigerian Industries

Abstract

The focus of this study was on the way or the manner technological development is managed through manpower training in Nigerian industries. The study was carried out through descriptive survey on operating industries in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, using questionnaires to collect relevant data from 20 managers and 20 subordinate bodies from four industries in Delta, Edo, Bayelsa and Rivers State. The findings of the study revealed that modern industries came out by transfer of management technology through various manpower training and education programmes they expose managers to the purpose of the industry functions and most Nigerian managers acquired such required skills and education in improving job performance through training and education programmes as well as acquired the required technological skills and knowledge and relate well with their subordinates. Base on the findings, management of industries should pay priority attention to manpower training on technological development at regular basis and government should also monitor the regularity and quality training programmes for industrial manpower technology at regular basis among others.