ABSTRACT
The
study software piracy in Nigeria aimed to examine the causes of software piracy
in Nigeria, to determine the effect of software piracy on the economy of
Nigeria, to examine the role of ICT in the growth of software piracy in
Nigeria, to examine the relationship between software piracy and the social
well being in Nigeria The study made use of primary data which are gotten from the
distribution of the research questionnaires; the sample size of 100 was considered
for the study. The study made use of the Pearson correlation method for the
analysis. The study therefore concluded that software piracy
has significant effect on the economy of Nigeria. The study also made useful recommendation to assist the
federal government in decision making.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER
ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background Of The Study
1.2 Statement
Of Problem
1.3 Aims And
Objectives Of Study
1.4 Research
Question
1.5 Statement
Of Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance
Of Study
1.7 Scope Of
Study
1.8 Limitation
Of Study
1.9 Definition Of Terms
CHAPTER
TWO
REVIEW
OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.0
INTRODUCTION
2.1 Conceptual
Framework
2.1.1 Software Piracy
2.1.2 The Determinants Of Software Piracy And
Assumptions
2.1.3 Software Piracy In Different Forms
2.1.3.1 Softlifting
2.1.3.2 Internet Piracy
2.1.3.3 Hard-Disk Loading
2.1.3.4 Software Counterfeiting
2.1.3.5 Unauthorized Use Of Academic Software
2.1.3.6 Renting
2.1.4 Major Factors Behind Software Piracy
2.1.4.1 Public Awareness
2.1.4.2 High Price Of Software
2.1.4.3 Legal Enforcement
2.1.4.4 Social And Cultural Factors
2.1.4.5 Pirated Software On The Internet
2.1.5 The Effect Of Software Piracy On The Nigeria
Economy
2.2 Theoretical Framework
2.2.1 Law, Enforcement And Private Property Rights
2.2.2 From Legal-Origin To Piracy: Political And
Adaptability
Mechanisms
2.2.3 The Politics Of Piracy And Intellectual Property
Rights
Protection
2.3 Empirical Review
References
CHAPTER
THREE
RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research
Design
3.3 Population
Of The Study
3.4 Sample Size
And Sampling Technique
3.5 Research
Instrument
3.6 Validity Of
The Instrument
3.7 Reliability
Of The Instrument
3.8 Method Of
Data Collection
3.9 Method Of
Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
4.1.
Introduction
4.2. Data
Analysis
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary Of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
Appendix: Questionnaire Administration
CHAPTER
ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The
rate of internet fraud and software piracy has increased overtime in Nigeria.
The federal government of Nigeria has put in a lot of resources and funds to
curb the growth of piracy in Nigeria (Okon, 2002).
It
is now widely acknowledged that a competitive environment for twenty-first
century development is centered on the knowledge economy (KE), which
fundamentally depends on intellectual capital and protection of Intellectual
Property Rights (IPRs) (Yang and Maskus 2008).
In
essence, IPRs protection mechanisms play a fundamental role in the development
of KE dimensions, namely: innovation, information and communication
technologies (ICTs), education, economic incentives and institutional regimes
(Asongu 2014a).
In
the process of development, while advances in KE and corresponding technologies
have resulted in a wider availability of ICT-related commodities, there is some
consensus in scholarly and policy circles that reversed-engineering is
appropriate to enhance development catch-up because the existing technologies
in some less developed countries are more imitative and adaptive in nature than
in developed countries (Mansfield 1994; Maskus and Penubarti 1995; Seyoum 1996;
Lee and Mansfield 1996)1 .
The
technologies employed to imitate copy or pirate KE commodities have been
proliferating. In our survey of the current literature, even though there are
deep concerns regarding the piracy of software, the debate on the relevance of
IPRs protection in the software piracy industry is still wide open (Mansfield
2002).
Two
main schools of thought have animated the mainstream debate on IPRs protection.
The first consists of scholars who advocate that economic development is facilitated
by enhanced protection of IPRs (Gould and Gruben 1996; Falvey et al. 2006).
According to this school, the positive nexus is facilitated via an appealing
effect of stronger IPRs on factor productivity. Conversely, there is another
school of thought which views adherence to strict IPRs protection and
ratification of international IPRs treaties, as unfavorable to the economic
prosperity of developing countries (Yang and Maskus, 2001; Andrés and Goel
2011, 2012).
According
to this school, looser IPRs regimes are essential in the short-run (at least)
for less advanced countries to enjoy technology spillovers needed for economic
development. This position is consistent with studies which demonstrate that
software piracy promotes gains by copyright holders (Tunca and Wu 2012),
scientific publications (Asongu 2014a) and pro-poor development (Asongu 2014b).
The study in this regard wishes to examine software piracy in Nigeria.
1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
With
the continuous decline in the level of social and economic well being of people
in various communities in Nigeria; there have been series of crime all over
ranging from cyber crimes, social distortion to other forms of robbery.
It
is also observed that the major reason behind software piracy is due to the
fact that poor people are not being able to afford high software prices. In
addition, the economic conditions of the country, lack of awareness and weak
legal enforcement were the reasons behind software piracy.
1.3 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
The
main aim of the research work is to examine software piracy in Nigeria. Other
specific objectives of the study include:
1.
to examine the causes of software piracy
in Nigeria
2.
to determine the effect of software
piracy on the economy of Nigeria
3.
to examine the role of ICT in the growth
of software piracy in Nigeria
4.
to examine the relationship between
software piracy and the social well being in Nigeria
5.
to proffer solution to the above problem
1.4 RESEARCH QUESTION
The
study came up with research questions so as to be able to ascertain the above
objectives. The research questions for the study are stated below as follows:
1.
What are the causes of software piracy
in Nigeria?
2.
What is the effect of software piracy on
the economy of Nigeria?
3.
What are the roles of ICT in the growth
of software piracy in Nigeria?
4.
What is the relationship between
software piracy and the social well being in Nigeria?
1.5 STATEMENT OF RESEARCH
HYPOTHESIS
Hypothesis 1
H0:
software piracy has no significant effect on the economy of Nigeria
Hypothesis 2
H0:
there is no significant relationship between software piracy and the social
well being in Nigeria
1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
The
study on software piracy will be of immense benefit to Nigeria in the following
ways:
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: the
study will educate the federal government on the effect of software piracy on
the economic growth and development in Nigeria. The study will also discuss the
relationship between ICT and software piracy in Nigeria
Community: The
study will help in the actualization of fight against piracy in Nigeria. The
study will benefit the anti-piracy organizations working to control increasing
software piracy in Nigeria.
Literature: The
study will added to the theories in the existing literatures and also help
other research students that wishes to carry out similar research on the above
topic
1.7 SCOPE OF STUDY
The
study on software piracy will focus on the
causes of software piracy in Nigeria, the effect of software piracy on the
economy of Nigeria, the roles of ICT in the growth of software piracy in
Nigeria and the relationship between software piracy and the social well being
in Nigeria
1.8 LIMITATION OF STUDY
Financial constraint- Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the
researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information
and in the process of data collection (internet, questionnaire and interview).
Time
constraint- The
researcher will simultaneously engage in this study with other academic work.
This consequently will cut down on the time devoted for the research work
1.9
DEFINITION OF TERMS
SOFTWARE: is a collection of instructions that enable the
user to interact with a computer, its hardware, or perform tasks
PIRACY: the unauthorized use or reproduction of
another's work
IPRs: Intellectual
Property Rights
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