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Impact of cash flow management on the financial performance of micro and small pharmaceutical businesses in Naga City
Get PDFCash flow management practices significantly influence the financial performance of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). This research investigates the impact of cash flow management on the financial performance of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Naga City. It examines the relationship between effective cash flow management practices (operating, financing and investing) and key financial performance indicators (such as Sales generation, disbursement control and collection of receivables) among MSEs in the city. The study aims to determine the extent to which improved cash flow management contributes to enhanced financial performance of the business. Using a descriptive correlational design, the researchers conducted data gathering through surveys and interviews with 30 respondents, 21 Micro Enterprise and 9 Small Enterprise Pharmacies in Naga City which made us come up with our P-H-A-R-M-A R-E-A-D-Y, a combined approach model that highlights business strategies and concept that not only focuses in financial planning context but also with the integration of disaster preparedness
Institutional Ownership and Insolvency Risk: The moderating Role of Share Ownership Concentration in Nigeria
Get PDFSequel to seeming paradox of having institutional shareholders and growing business mortality rate, despite their reputation of monitoring expertise, this study was carried out to evaluate the impact of institutional ownership oninsolvency risk of quoted manufacturing companies in Nigeria, within the moderating framework of share ownership concentration. Insolvency risk was measured using Altman’s Z-score to construct insolvency probability, based on the Z-score as log-odd ratio function of solvency probability. Institutional ownership and share ownership concentration were operationalized in terms of their proportion to total number of shares in issue. Secondary data were collected from the annual financial reports of thirty-three listed manufacturing companies, using purposive sampling technique. Multiple linear regression was used as the statistical tool. Following analyses, it was found that institutional ownership exerts negative impact on insolvency risk, while ownership concentration exerts positive influence on insolvency risk. But when the moderating influence of share ownership concentration was isolated and put under control, insolvency risk’s response coefficient became a decreasing linear function of share ownership concentration. Therefore, this study has produced conclusive evidence that the avowed monitoring effectiveness of institutional shareholders depends on their block-shareholding status, without which they gravitatetowards passive opportunism.Hence, among other recommendations, companies with high concentration of corporate share ownership should seek to attract institutional investors and create incentives for them to maintain high equity stakes in order to minimize their insolvency risk
Bank-Based Financial Architecture and Economic Performance: Evidence From Nigeria
Get PDFThis study examined the correlation between bank-based financial architecture and economic performance in Nigeria utilising quarterly data from 2010:Q1 to 2022:Q4. The study specifically analysed the impact of the cash reserve ratio, monetary policy rate, stated lending rate, stated deposit rate, capital adequacy ratio, leverage ratio, and net stable funding ratio on the financial inter-relation ratio in Nigeria. The research employed descriptive statistics, unit root tests, generalised linear models, Johansen co-integration tests, VEC-Granger causality, and vector error correction methods to analyse data sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria and the World Bank Development Indicators Statistics bulletin across various editions at a 5% significance level. The investigation indicated that all variables were integrated at the first difference, necessitating the Johansen co-integration test to confirm the existence of a long-run link among the variables. The findings indicated that bank-based financial architecture substantially affects Nigeria's economic performance. In both the short and long term, all measures of financial architecture collectively contributed to significant performance in the overall economy. The study revealed that the integration of domestic and international financial frameworks significantly enhances the overall performance of Nigeria's economy. Consequently, the study recommended that alleviating the stringent regulatory requirements on capital adequacy, particularly with the buffer phenomenon, should be a significant policy focus. Capital funds can be liberated to fulfil their purpose, and if this is achieved, they will function as intended. If this is untenable, a cap should be imposed not to surpass its recorded mean of 13.97% due to the very adverse impacts it produces
Retraction: Soil Erosion Vulnerability Areas in Mubi North and Mubi South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, Nigeria
No full textThis article titled "Soil Erosion Vulnerability Areas in Mubi North and Mubi South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, Nigeria", authored by Ahamefula Kingsley Nnanguma, Aishatu Muhammed Mubi, and Abdullahi Liman Tukur, has been officially retracted from the GPH-International Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume [08], Issue [01], Year [2025]. The retraction is made at the request of the authors and the editorial board due to the non-completion of required publication formalities, including the Article Processing Charges (APC). In accordance with our ethical publishing policies, the article has been removed from the journal’s database and is no longer part of the public academic record. The article must not be cited or used for academic purposes
Consumer Economic Determinants of Leisure Behaviour: Empirical Evidence from Non-Career Women in Obio-Akpor LGA in Rivers State, Nigeria
Get PDFWork-related stress and poor leisure culture have been identified as one of the causes of death among men and women in Africa. However, existing data provide little insight into the leisure-time physical activities of non-career women in Nigeria. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between consumer economic status (income and occupation) and leisure behaviour (participation in leisure-time physical activities) of non-career women in Rumuodomaya, Port Harcourt. The study adopted the survey research design whereby primary data were obtained from a sample size of 138, comprising non-career women drawn from 5 locations in the Rumuodomaya community, Obio-Akopr, LGA, Port Harcourt through the questionnaire method. Simple percentage, ranking technique, mean score and standard deviation were deployed for descriptive, univariate analysis while the Pearson Product Moment Correlation method was adopted for the bivariate analysis (hypotheses testing). The findings of this study established that the level of participation in leisure-time physical activities was low among non-career women in Rumuodomaya, Port Harcourt compared to in-door leisure-time activities. Household income level and occupation were significant economic determinants of leisure behaviour of non-career women in the area. Based on the findings and conclusion of the study, it was recommended that more non-career women should participate in out-door physical work-outs for their physical, emotional, creative and mental well-being since work-outs are less expensive than fun-oriented leisure activities
Disney's Pixar Animation Studios Acquisition Case: Revitalization or Trouble?
Get PDFThe work analyzes Pixar Animation Studios' history, including Disney's acquisition of Pixar in 2006. Pixar was founded in 1986 and is located in Emeryville, California. However, Pixar started its operations as part of the Lucasfilm division. Pixar has produced 28 movies, earning 23 Academy, 11 Grammy, and 10 Golden Globe awards. Obviously, Pixar revised Disney's creative process, but at what cost? We analyze the business negotiations, sequels, COVID-19 challenges, and financial struggles. Discussion and lessons learned comprise this article
Retraction: Soil Erosion Vulnerability Areas in Mubi North and Mubi South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, Nigeria
No full textThis article titled "Soil Erosion Vulnerability Areas in Mubi North and Mubi South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, Nigeria", authored by Ahamefula Kingsley Nnanguma, Aishatu Muhammed Mubi, and Abdullahi Liman Tukur, has been officially retracted from the GPH-International Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume [08], Issue [01], Year [2025]. The retraction is made at the request of the authors and the editorial board due to the non-completion of required publication formalities, including the Article Processing Charges (APC). In accordance with our ethical publishing policies, the article has been removed from the journal’s database and is no longer part of the public academic record. The article must not be cited or used for academic purposes
Deal-Making in Private Equity: Lessons from a Brazilian Tech Company and Private Equity Firm Negotiation
Get PDFThis case study examines the negotiation between a technology company and a private equity fund, highlighting the complexities of aligning distinct interests in a private equity negotiation. The parties navigated critical aspects such as sale price, organizational culture, staff retention, breakup fee, and labor liabilities, utilizing negotiation techniques like BATNA and ZOPA to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. The outcome demonstrates the importance of a well-structured process and strategic concessions in achieving a successful transaction. Discussion and lessons learned compile this work
Coaching modalities: Its implications on the performance of employees in a BPO company
Get PDFIn the ever-evolving landscape of the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry, the performance of employees stands as a measure for organizational success. The strategic implementation of coaching has emerged as a potent instrument, aiming to augment employee skills, promote engagement, and ultimately propel performance to greater heights. This study investigated the impact of different coaching modalities (in-person vs. virtual) on the performance of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) employees in the post-pandemic context. There were 53 employees (27 on-site and 26 work from home) from a BPO company who participated in the survey, exploring performance levels, coaching experiences, and perceived factors influencing performance. Statistical analysis included frequency/percentage, weighted means, and Pearson's correlation coefficient. The on-site employees receiving in-person coaching generally outperformed work from home employees with virtual coaching. Compensation and benefits had a positive relationship with performance, while organizational support and culture, despite being highly regarded by employees, did not show a significant impact on performance. Personal and family factors negatively affected performance. Additionally, employee profiles (age, gender, education, work experience) influenced performance levels. The BPO Company shall sustain providing competitive salary and benefit packages including performance driven monetary incentive programs. Establishing an inspection piece has to be in place to measure compliance and quality of coaching and support being given. The company shall strategize interventions involving the employee relations, clinic, and the managers to help employees identify personal and family stressors and address it through dialogues and stress management learning sessions
Decoding Success: Key Drivers of Effective Remote Leadership in the Modern Workplace
Get PDFThis study investigates the key challenges faced by virtual leaders and how these challenges impact their performance in the modern workplace. Employing a quantitative approach, the research integrates quantitative research techniques to gather comprehensive data. Quantitative data are collected through structured surveys and statistical analysis to measure correlations between specific challenges and leader performance. The findings reveal that communication barriers, time management difficulties, and team collaboration challenges significantly affect performance, with team collaboration challenges being the most impactful. Recommendations include targeted training programs, the use of advanced technology tools, and leadership strategies tailored to individual team member profiles to enhance remote leadership effectiveness. This research contributes to understanding the nuances of virtual leadership and offers practical strategies for overcoming challenges to improve team outcomes