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INTRAPRENEURIAL NETWORKS AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY WUKARI, TARABA STATE
Get PDFThis study examines the impact of intrapreneurial networks on access to resources at Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria. Specifically, the research examines the effect of four network dimensions —collaboration, skills development, innovation, and information sharing — on access to resources. Grounded in this study is Social Capital Theory (SCT), which emphasises the influence of social relationships on resource allocation and utilisation. A sample of 287 academic staff, selected through stratified random sampling, was surveyed. The study utilised regression techniques to test formulated hypotheses. The analysis reveals that collaboration and innovation are key determinants of resource access as indicated by regression coefficients of 0.710 (p < 0.05) and 0.509 (p < 0.01), respectively. The engagement in skills development and sharing information also positively impacts access to resources, with values of 0.623 (p < 0.05) and 0.710 (p < 0.05), respectively. In this case, the study concluded that intrapreneurial networks are an important determinant of resource acquisition and deployment. In light of these findings, the study recommends that university administrators and policymakers foster enhanced collaborative frameworks alongside active skills development, shared innovation, and information disseminatio
PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES AND MARKETING PERFORMANCE OF TABLE WATER COMPANIES IN WUKARI METROPOLIS
Get PDFThis study examined the effect of physical distribution policies on the marketing performance of table water production companies in Wukari Metropolis. The study involved the use of a crosssectional survey design, and 276 operational personnel were surveyed across the table water firms of the locality. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse and interpret the data, and the hypotheses of the study were tested by means of multiple linear regression analysis. The outcomes revealed that order processing, transportation, inventory, and warehouse management are serious factors affecting the performance of the marketing industry in the table water manufacturing companies in Wukari. Conclusively, it is recommended that the marketing industry of table water manufacturing firms embrace innovative technologies, which include automated placements of orders and order sorters software to deliver their products to their customers accurately and conveniently. Moreover, business firms must have a powerful transportation management system with carrier scheduling on time, route planning optimised, and automated carrier tracking, automated, to enable effective distribution of products. Moreover, it is also important to focus on inventory management by timely monitoring and automation to ensure that the stock levels are optimal to sustain positive marketing results and manage the inventor
IMPACT OF PUBLIC EXPENDITURE FOR TRANSPORT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS FROM 1984-2024
Get PDFThe study analysed the impact of public expenditure on transport on economic growth in Nigeria, using time series data from 1984 to 2024. To ascertain the stationarity condition of the variables, a unit root test was conducted and found that the variables under study were integrated of order one I (1). This allowed conducting the cointegration test. The study employed ECM and Granger causality techniques. The findings showed that real GDP with (0.24) found to be positive and statistically significant at 0.038. CEXP is positive and statistically significant at 0.0836, indicating that an increase in CEXP will lead to an increase in economic growth. Coefficient of GEXT 2785.68 is positive and statistically significant at 0.057, suggesting that an increase in GEXT will lead to an increase in economic growth. Also, the coefficient of DIV 4675.23 is positive and statistically significant at 0.076 showed increase in DIV will result in a rise in economic growth. It also showed that public spending for the transport sector will increase the gross domestic product. It further revealed that ECM -0.058 was negative with a p value of0.00) showed the long run relationship. Based on this result, the study recommends that the government allocate more funds to capital expenditure and recurrent expenditure to the transport sector. Doing this will decrease the cost of doing business and accelerate the nation’s production capacity
PRICE PERCEPTION AND SALES PERFORMANCE OF HI-QUALITY BAKERY, CALABAR
Get PDFThe study investigated the effect of price perception on sales performance of Hi-quality bakery. A survey research design was used, where a sample of 60 customers responded to the questionnaire. Simple regression with the aid of SPSS was used to test for significance of the variable. The result shows that price perception affects sales performance Hi-quality bakery. This implies that the price of Hi-quality bakery is fairly inelastic. The study recommends that Hi-Quality Bakery maintain modest price increases aligned with cost-benefit considerations and conduct regular customer surveys to monitor changes in price perception
AN EMPIRICAL EXAMINATION OF TRUANCY AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG STUDENTS OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OGUN STATE
Get PDFThis study examined the relationship between truancy and academic performance among students in selected secondary schools in Ogun State, Nigeria. Using a survey design and a sample of 396 students selected through stratified and simple random sampling, data were collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed within the framework of Social Control Theory. Findings revealed a high prevalence of truancy, though respondents did not strongly agree on specific causes, suggesting that truancy is influenced by multiple, complex factors. The study established a significant negative correlation between truancy and academic performance, indicating that increased absenteeism is linked to lower academic achievement. It recommends a collaborative approach involving teachers, parents, school administrators, community stakeholders, and students to effectively reduce truancy and improve educational outcome
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA
Get PDFThe study investigated the effect of knowledge management (KM) practices on competitive advantage of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in North Central Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to determine the effects of four dimensions of KM practices (knowledge acquisition knowledge conversion, knowledge application, knowledge protection) on competitive advantage of SMEs in North Central Nigeria. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design. The population of this study was made up of 13,378 SMEs in North Central Nigeria. A total of 388 owners/managers of these SMEs formed the sample size of this study. Hence, 388 questionnaires were distributed to owners/managers of the sampled SMEs in North Central Nigeria, but only 315 (81.2 %) of them were found useful for data analysis. Data collected were analyzed using regression analysis. Four hypotheses were tested using multiple regression statistics at 5 % level of significance. Findings showed that knowledge acquisition, knowledge conversion, knowledge application, and knowledge protection had significant positive effects on competitive advantage of SMEs in North Central Nigeria. The study recommended among others that owners/managers of SMEs in North Central Nigeria should install the necessary machinery for knowledge acquisition so that their employees can speedily acquire the relevant knowledge that would enhance their contribution to the attainment of the firms’ competitive advantag
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE IN YOLA ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (YED), ADAMAWA STATE
Get PDFThis study examined the effect of strategic management practices on the performance of Yola Electricity Distribution Company in Adamawa State, focusing on four key areas: innovation and learning, customer evaluation, staff motivation, and low-cost leadership. Guided by the Resource-Based View (RBV) theory, the research adopts a quantitative design and relies on data collected through structured questionnaires administered to 185 employees, of which 172 were found usable. Using multiple regression analysis, the study found that all four strategic dimensions positively affect the company’s performance. Notably, staff motivation was significantly associated with increased employee productivity and organisational commitment, while low-cost leadership strategies enabled the company to reduce costs, attract price-sensitive customers, and sustain competitive advantage. Innovation and learning, alongside effective customer evaluation mechanisms, also played critical roles in improving service delivery and organisational adaptability. The study concludes that strategic management practices are vital for enhancing performance in the energy sector and recommends the promotion of a culture of innovation, stronger customer evaluation systems, tailored staff motivation strategies, and the continued application of low-cost leadership to drive long-term growth and competitiveness
ASSESSMENT OF THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION ON MARRIAGE STABILITY OF EDUCATED WOMEN IN OGUN STATE
Get PDFSocial media has transformed how people communicate, share information and engage with the world around us. The widespread and easy access to social media platforms has made it popular among different sections and sectors of society. Social media usage has both negative and positive implications on each sector of society, of which the marriage institution is part. This study therefore assesses the influence of social media addiction on marriage stability of educated women in Ogun state; investigate the prevalence of social media addiction among educated women; identify the social media platform married women are addicted to; identify the factors contributing to social media addiction among educated women and find out the influence of social media addiction on marriage stability among the educated women. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. All the educated fifty-six thousand six hundred and nine five women in the Ijebu-Ode local government area of Ogun state form the population of the study. 400 educated married women were selected through a simple random sampling technique. A questionnaire tagged: Social Media Addiction Questionnaire (SMAQ) (r = 0.81) was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation were used for data analysis. The result showed that the prevalence of social media addiction among educated women is high. Facebook is the most widely used social media platform among educated women are addicted to Lack of attention and loneliness are the main factors that make married women addicted to social media, and social media addiction negatively affects educated married women marital stability. Based on the findings, it is recommended that educated married women should find other hobbies to relieve their addiction to social media. Also, they should find a way of improving their intimacy with their husbands and not look for a solution to loneliness on social medi
GENDER AND MARITAL STATUS DIVERSITY ON EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA
Get PDFThis study is a survey research on the gender and marital status diversities on employees’ performance in selected Federal universities in South-east Nigeria. Primary data were obtained through a structured questionnaire from a sample population of 1,756 from three selected Federal Universities, made up of 1,252 for University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), 373 for Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) and 229 for Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AEFUNAI), respectively. The researchers used descriptive statistics and linear regression to analyse data obtained in the study. The result proved that the gender of participants generated an important (p<0.005) effect on employees’ performance. In particular, the males were found to have a higher performance than the females. Marital status diversity has a p-value of 0.644 and thus has no significant effect on employees’ performance in the universities studied. It was concluded that universities that employ both males and females without distinction are bound to accomplish their goals better. It was recommended that the selected Federal universities (UNN, MOUAU and AEFUNAI) should maintain their gender-inclusive recruitment policy and continue to give both married and unmarried employees equal opportunity in the scheme of things
ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIP SATISFACTION AMONG STAFF IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN ENUGU NORTH SENATORIAL ZONE, ENUGU STATE
Get PDFThe study investigated personality traits, psychological needs satisfaction as elements of intra-conflict management and relationship satisfaction among staff of three institutions of higher learning in Enugu North Senatorial zone. The population of the study was drawn from these institutions, namely; University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS) and Federal Polytechnic Ohodo (FEDPOD). A total of 200 staff participated in the study (68 males and 132 females), with the age range between 31 – 65 years and the mean of 23.5. Three instrument were used which include the Big Five-Personality Inventory, Basic Psychological Need Scale and Relationship Satisfaction Scale. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design and multiple regression was used in the statistical analysis. The results showed that personality traits (neuroticism) negatively predicted relationship satisfaction (β= -.18, t = -2.32, P < .05) which suggests that staff high in Neuroticism tend to hold more negative expectancies in relational activities and openness to experience also significantly predicted relationship satisfaction (β= .15, t = 2.14, P < .05), which implies that openness in relationship is a prerequisite for intra-conflict resolution among the studied population. More so, psychological need of competence significantly predicted relationship satisfaction (β= .18, t = 2.31, P < .05), which implies that self-confidence had significant and impactful role in staff’ intra-conflict management and relational activitie