A Theoretical Review of Work Sharing: An Analysis of the Nigerian Economy

Oladele, P. O., Akeke, N. I., International Journal of Management

A Theoretical Review of Work Sharing: An Analysis of the Nigerian Economy

Following economic recessions which increase the rate of unemployment among nations of the world, with Nigeria having an increase from 5.8 per cent in 2008 to 19.7 percent in 2010, several measures are put in place to check such an economic menace. Among these, work sharing has received significant attention in the literature especially in the developed world. This paper reviews the concept ofwork-sharing and how it is applied to reduce unemployment during economic downturn with a view to assessing work-sharing as a possible solution to unemployment during economic recessions. It concluded that, work sharing …

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Publication information: Article title: A Theoretical Review of Work Sharing: An Analysis of the Nigerian Economy. Contributors: Oladele, P. O. - Author, Akeke, N. I. - Author. Journal title: International Journal of Management. Volume: 29. Issue: 4 Publication date: December 2012. Page number: 430+. © International Journal of Management Dec 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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