Sustainable Practices in Coping with Global Economic Challenges in Metalwork Industriesin Lagos State

Abstract

The study was conducted to determine sustainable practices in coping with global economic challenges in metalwork industries in Lagos State. The study answered four research questions. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population for the study was 42 technologists in registered metal industries in Lagos State, with no sampling due to the manageable size. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire developed by the researchers and validated by three experts in the Department of Industrial Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was 0.72. Mean was used to analyze data for answering research questions. The study revealed that: (i) eight resource management practices are required in coping with global challenges in metalwork industries, (ii) eleven innovation and efficiency practices are required in coping with global challenges in metalwork industries, (iii) eight energy conservation practices are required in coping with global challenges in metalwork industries, and (iv) ten waste reduction practices are required in coping with global challenges in metalwork industries. It was recommended that all the practices should be implemented in order to cope with global challenges in metalwork industries.