The Influence of IGBO Cultural Practices on Employee Recruitment by Family Owned Businesses
The Influence of IGBO Cultural Practices on Employee Recruitment by Family Owned Businesses

Summary/Abstract: The study examined the influence of Igbo cultural practices on employee recruitment by family owned businesses in southeast, Nigeria. The objectives of the study are; to find out the Igbo cultural factors that affect the recruitment of family owned business in Southeastern East; to examine the consequences of these cultural factors on the growth of family owned business and to discover solutions that will enhance maximum productivity and efficiency of family owned businesses through proper recruitment process. Descriptive survey method was adopted in order to examine the effect of these cultural practices, 25 family business owners operating their business in Ogbete Main Market were conveniently sampled, and assessed with questionnaire and informal interview was equally carried out. Findings from the study revealed that some family business owners in southeastern, Nigeria consider some factors, preferably; Igbo language, kinship, religion and tribe. Reasons provided were that they can easily identify with their kinsmen, communicate with them in vernacular and establish cordial relationship with their employees. Also, it was equally found that these cultural factors have no negative effect or influence on their business, rather it contribute positively towards the growth of their businesses. However, it was recommended that family business owners should employ individuals based on their skills and qualifications rather than their state of origin, tribe, language and religion. In summary, this study has contributed immensely to the knowledge of family business management, administration and practices.

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