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Research Article

MEDIATING ROLE OF STRATEGIC CHANGE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FIRM RESOURCES AND SMEs PERFORMANCE: A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW

Nurudeen Oyairekhua Aileobini^*, Abdulrahaman Abdulrazaq Morenikeji

Today’s organizations are facing emerging challenges in the form of Competitive advantage. Firm resources are the assets for an organisation. These assets play a major role towards enhancing the performance of a company. Firm resources practices facilitate the development of completeness among the company employees that are specific to an organisation. Strategic change focuses on the setting up of...

Jun, 2023 pp. 91-105

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Research Article

DETERMINANTS OF CAPITAL ADEQUACY OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA

Theresa Ekpe Oto^*, Patience Ote Ola, Amity Ijuwo

The study evaluates the determinants of capital adequacy of Nigerian Banks for the period of 2007 to 2021. The study used capital adequacy ratio as the dependent variable, while bank-specific factors and macroeconomic variables were used as the independent variables and the study adopted the technique of regression analysis. We found a significant positive influence of ROA, assets quality (AQ), Lo...

Dec, 2023 pp. 95-107

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Research Article

Response of Selected Macroeconomic Variables to Oil Price Shocks in Nigeria

Buhari Bello^*, Dr. Yakubu Alfa, Lawal Ahmed Tanimu

The question of how exchange rate, oil revenue, inflation rate and other macroeconomic variables response to oil price shocks in Nigeria has generated tremendous interests among economic scholars for decades. This study examines the responses of exchange rate, inflation rate, oil revenue and government expenditures as macroeconomic variables to oil price shocks in Nigeria using time series techniq...

Dec, 2024 pp. 99-118

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Research Article

Exploratory Analysis on Sources of Finance for Rural Women Farmers Empowerment in Northeastern Nigeria

Fidelis Freda Ijanada^*, M. M. Adeyeye

Rural women farmers in Northeastern Nigeria face significant challenges in accessing finance, which limits their capacity for economic empowerment and agricultural development. This study conducts an exploratory analysis of the various sources of finance available to these women, focusing on the accessibility, utilization, and impact of different financial options. The objective is to identify key...

Jun, 2024 pp. 99-114

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Research Article

Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on the Growth and Development of ECOWAS Countries

Zulaihat Zubair^*

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows are greatly needed in West African countries, and their attraction to the countries is determined by different factors. These factors include GDP per capital, trade openness, inflation, political terror scale, infrastructure, corruption, and real effective exchange rate. This paper reviews impact of foreign direct investment on the growth and developmental lev...

Dec, 2022 pp. 102-114

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Research Article

MODERATING ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW

Nurudeen Oyairekhua Aileobini^*, Abubakar Sadiq Suleiman

The main objective of the study is to examine the moderating role of organizational culture on the relationship between strategic human resources management and organizational performance: a conceptual review. Literatures reviewed shows an inconsistency on the relationship between strategic human resources management and organizational performance and also it could be noted that based on the liter...

Jun, 2023 pp. 106-123

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Research Article

EFFECT OF BOARD OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE ON PROFITABILITY OF LISTED NONFINANCIAL FIRMS IN NIGERIA

Abdulazeez Abubakar^*, Murtala Abdullahi

Most of the studies on Board ownership and profitability of firms examine board ownership as single component without examining the extent to which their individual components affect profitability of firms. This paper examines the effect of board ownership structure on profitability of listed nonfinancial firms in Nigeria for the period 2010 - 2022. Secondary data is obtained from the annual repor...

Dec, 2023 pp. 108-123

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Research Article

Exploring the Moderating Effect of Proactive Personality in Conflict-Handling Styles and Employees' Performance- A Conceptual Approach

Yusuf Abdulhakeem^*, Yahaya Adamu, Abubakar Sadiq Suleiman

The primary focus of this study is to investigate the moderating effect of proactive personality on the relationship between conflict-handling styles and employee performance. In pursuit of this objective, the study employs a systematic literature review approach, providing a rigorous analysis of existing research rather than relying on primary data collection. Avalanche of prior studies reviewed ...

Jun, 2024 pp. 115-134

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Research Article

Effect of Environmental Cost Disclosure on Financial Performance of Listed Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria

Jennifer Omoo Nakpodia^*, Kabiru Isah Dandago

The intention to inquire into the effect of environmental cost disclosure on the financial performance of listed consumer goods firms in Nigeria motivated this study. The study adopted an ex-post factor research design, The Panel data were sourced from annual reports and fact books of listed consumer goods firms for the period of ten (10) years spanning from 2012-2021. Regression analysis was carr...

Dec, 2022 pp. 115-131

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Research Article

Mediating Role of Burnout on the Relationship Between Role Ambiguity, Role Conflict and the Performance of Vice Principals

Attahiru T. M^*, Malachy O. D. Y, Ladan S, Musa, I

Studies in the literature have shown that the number of analyses on the effects of role ambiguity, role conflict, and burnout on employee job performance has been inconsistent and limited. Therefore, this study examines the mediating role of burnout on the relationship between role ambiguities, role conflict and vice principals performance. The population of the study were all vice principals serv...

Dec, 2024 pp. 119-137