IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

IIARD International Journal of Economics and Business Management (IJEBM )

E-ISSN 2489-0065
P-ISSN 2695-186X
VOL. 10 NO. 2 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijebm.v10.no2.2024.pg240.257

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Relationship Between Technology and International Business on Growth and Development of MNEs

Obiaka, N. C., Agbo, M.U (Ph.D) & Ikoro, E. I. (Ph.D)

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Abstract

This study ascertained the relationship between technology and international business on growth and development of MNEs. Descriptive research design was adopted. A total of 181 questionnaires was administered to the staff of MTN and Airtel Telecommunication. Frequency distribution and percentages was determined, the hypotheses were tested using regression analysis and Spearman correlation coefficients with the help of SPSS version 23.0. Based on empirical investigation and analysis, the findings indicated that; there is significant relationship between technology and international trades, there is significant relationship between international trade and growth and development of MNEs and expansion of market territory, market superiorities, financial superiorities and technological superiorities are significant factors contributing to growth and development of MNEs. The study concludes that;

keywords:

Technology, International Business, Growth, Development, MNEs

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