FACTORS INFLUENCING ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS TOWARDS BUSINESS STUDIES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

The purpose of this research work was to determine the factors influencing the attitude of students towards business studies in public secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area . Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the research study and a total of 100 questionnaires were administered to secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area by adopting a simple random sampling technique. Findings revealed that business studies students at any level requires enough funding, money is required for the procurement of equipment as well as recruitment and training of the students. Business studies subject have had low social esteem in Nigeria and it felt that business studies subjects are meant for factory workers or for semi skilled work in the trade. It is recommended that training competent teacher is one of the strategies. Proper organization and administration of business studies subjects should be provided
to enhance the choice of the students. Use of appropriate instructional materials and methodology should also be considered.