Research Articles in Business Administration

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A Review On Islamic Corporate Governance And Performance Of Islamic Financial Institutions In Nigeria
(UMYU Journal of Accounting and Finance Research, 2023-02-02) Sa’adatu Balarabe Adam; Abubakar Hadiza Saidu
Islamic financial institutions are essential catalyst to economic growth in Nigeria and their performance assumed to be influenced by corporate governance practices. The purpose of this study is to review the role of Islamic corporate governance on the IFIs performance in Nigeria. Even though the relationships have produced significant scholarly impact, few studies have been conducted on IFIs performance in Nigeria. The content analysis was utilized. The findings of the study revealed that corporate governance is significant to IFIs’ performance in Nigeria. This study contributes to the existing literature on corporate governance practices and IFIs’ performance in Nigeria. Finally, the study’s implications for theory and practice, limitations, conclusion as well as the direction for future research are provided and discussed.
A Systematic Review Of Cryptocurrency Scholarship
(International Journal of Commerce and Finance, 2019-02-02) Isaiah Adeleke; Umaru Mustapha Zubairu; Bilkisu Abubakar; Maitala Faiza; Yakubu Mustapha; Ekanem Ediuku
Purpose – The purpose of this paper was to conduct a systemic review of extant cryptocurrency research in order to identify important features of these studies and to provide directions for future cryptocurrency research. Methodology - The Systematic Quantitative Assessment Technique (SQAT) was used to identify and review relevant peer-reviewed journal articles that investigated various facets of cryptocurrency. Findings – 54 journal articles were identified from 12 high-quality databases. The findings of the review revealed that most of the studies took place in Europe, North America and Asia, while Africa has been largely ignored. The main focus of cryptocurrency articles has been on a call for regulation of cryptocurrency without much work done on how to mitigate its vulnerability to the financing of terrorism and as a tool for money laundering. Finally, most cryptocurrency articles adopted a single research method – survey. There is a need for future studies to combine a variety of methods so as to gain additional insight into the issues of cryptocurrency’s vulnerability, risk identification and mitigation, regulation and acceptability. Research limitations - The use of limited but high quality academic databases means that some articles were not considered for this review. Originality/value – This study is one of the few studies to conduct a systematic review on a phenomenon which has the potential to transform the global financial landscape.
Advertisement and Consumers Behaviour among Selected Manufacturing Firms in FCT Abuja
(The European Centre for Research Training and Development UK, 2025-02-02) Babayemi Oduyingbo Joshua; Abdulrahman Shehu Ahmadu; Grace Udo; Abubakar Hadiza Saidu
This study examines the impact of advertising on consumer behavior in the context of selected manufacturing firms in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The research focuses on the effects of advertisement frequency, social media advertising, ad content personalization, and advertisement format on brand loyalty, purchasing decisions, consumer engagement, and consumer recall. Using a descriptive cross-sectional survey, the study gathered data from 400 consumers of Dangote Group, Nestle Nigeria PLC, Unilever Nigeria, Cadbury Nigeria, and Friesland Campina products. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between advertisement frequency and brand loyalty, indicating that frequent exposure to advertisements strengthens consumer attachment to a brand. Additionally, personalized ad content was found to significantly influence consumer engagement, while advertisement format was a key factor in consumer recall. However, social media advertising showed a weaker impact on purchasing decisions in the context of Abuja. Based on these findings, the study recommends that manufacturing firms increase advertisement frequency, refine social media strategies, focus on personalized advertising, and invest in creative advertisement formats to improve consumer engagement and recall. The research highlights the importance of strategic advertising in shaping consumer behavior and strengthening brand loyalty in a competitive market.
An Evaluation of the Impact of Change Management on Employee Performance in the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2021-02-02) Chuka Stephen Akunne; Abbas Umar Ibrahim
This research is aimed at evaluating the extent to which change management impacts on employee’s performance in the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission Sector. The study adopted research design based on data collected through questionnaire survey distributed to staff of the Commission. Questionnaires were distributed electronically to 80 employees and 60 completed questionnaires were returned at a response rate of 75%. Non-probability sampling techniques were used. Using descriptive and inferential statistics methods, this study found that a positive relationship existed between various changes in the Commission, the attitude of employees to work and their general performance. To the best knowledge of the researcher, few empirical studies have been conducted to determine how change management has impacted on employee performance in the Nigerian public sector; specifically, in the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. This study aims to fill that gap.
Analysis of Factors Affecting Brand Loyalty of Product among Consumers in Nigeria
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2014-02-02) Abubakar Hadiza Saidu
This study attempts to examine factors affecting brand loyalty of product among consumers in Nigeria. These factors include Customer satisfaction, Product involvement, perceived quality and brand trust that could possibly enhance brand loyalty. In this study, brand loyalty is approached based on previous studies and literature, by building a framework to link the dimensions of brand loyalty and brand involvement and also the factors that enhance both.
Analysis of Theories of Management Relevant to the Marketing Function in Contemporary Times
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2014-02-02) Abubakar Hadiza Saidu
This paper reviews some Management theories namely: the Scientific Management theory, the Classical organizational theory, the Behavioral theory and recent developments in Management theory. The paper analyzed how the theories relate to the Marketing Function as well as review the extent of success achieved by these theories. The paper concludes that though the Management theories help in interpreting the rapidly changing nature of today’s markets, not all have been successful in influencing, interpreting or explaining the marketing functions.
Assessing the effect of corporate social responsibility on financial performance of a company
(European Journal of Management Issues, 2019-02-02) Abbas Umar Ibrahim; Okechukwu Umeano
Purpose – to research the effect of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) on the corporate financial performance (CFP) of quoted banks in Nigeria. Design/Method/Research approach. Using data of corporate social responsibility expenditure as a proxy for CSR and the trio of return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), and bank earnings per share (EPS) as a proxy for CFP, regression analysis was conducted. ROA, ROE, and EPS data were collected from the banks’ financial statements for the period 2012 – 2016. Findings. In particular, our analysis and findings suggest that CSR expenditure had no significant effect on all the three proxies of CFP of quoted banks in Nigeria. It supports the arguments in the literature that financial performance alone does not justify expenditure on CSR activities by the quoted Nigerian banks Practical implications. Our results show that there is a need for banks to consider other factors to see if the case for CSR activities exists. If they do not, the banks should stop engaging in these activities to increase the banks’ profitability.
Assessing the Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on the Entrepreneurial Intention of Nigerian Entrepreneurship Students
(Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, 2019-02-02) Owoyemi Amuda; Umaru Zubairu; Bello Ibrahim; Maitala Faiza
This study investigated the impact of entrepreneurship education on the entrepreneurial intentions (EI) of students enrolled at the Department of Entrepreneurship and Business Studies located in the Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria. It employed a cross-section survey design using a questionnaire adapted from Turker & Selcuk (2009). A comparison of the mean EI scores of 82 final-year and 68 second year students revealed that there was no significant difference in entrepreneurial intentions between the two groups of students. This implied that the curriculum of the department needed to be revised, and that a policy of mandating entrepreneurship education at the university level was insufficient to address the alarming youth unemployment problem in Nigeria.
Assessing the Influence of Corporate Social Responsibility on Organizational Image in Selected Food and Beverage Companies in Nigeria
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2020-02-02) Abbas Umar Ibrahim; Alfa Abubakar
This study portrays Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as an organizational activity whose successful planning and implementation can be used to gain positive Organizational Image (OI). The benefits of CSR to stakeholders have been well documented to a great extent. However, to the best of our knowledge, not much information is available on how CSR impacts the image of the organizations that render it. In an attempt to fill the gap, this study examined the impact of CSR on OI of selected companies in the food and beverage (F & B) industry in Nigeria, looked at how organizational image influences Sales Revenue and explored the impact of organizational image on brand loyalty. The study employed survey research design and covered the Federal Capital Territory. A sample size of 180 was chosen from amongst dealers and bakers in the territory through Random Sampling Technique. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection from some customers of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc which is the leading wheat flour millers in Nigeria in terms of production capacity. Data collected were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings of the study revealed that CSR activities are prime drivers of Organizational Image building. Most importantly, it was discovered that there is a positive relationship between Organizational Image, Sales Revenue and Brand Loyalty. Based on the findings, organizations can invest more resources into CSR activities as a deliberate means of building positive image, attracting more Sales Revenue and developing sustainable brand loyalty as a means to achieve their long term strategic goals.
Audit Committee Characteristics and Corporate Performance: Evidence from Listed Conglomerates in Nigeria
(SDI - Society for Science and Education, UK, 2023-02-02) Lucky Otsoge Onmonya; Ebire Kolawole
The corporate governance code mandates all publicly quoted firms in Nigeria to establish an audit committee to ensure transparency in financial reporting and protect shareholders' interests. This study examined the effect of audit characteristics on the corporate performance of listed conglomerates in Nigeria from 2015 to 2021. Audit characteristics was proxy as audit committee size, audit committee meetings and audit committee independence, while corporate performance was proxy as return on asset. The secondary data were sourced from the firms' annual reports and were analysed using correlation matrix and panel fixed regression. The result from the panel regression showed that audit committee size and independence do not significantly affect the performance of listed conglomerates in Nigeria. In contrast, audit committee meetings significantly but negatively affect listed conglomerates in Nigeria. This study concludes that the frequency of audit committee meetings does not increase the performance of firms. This study recommends that the Security and Exchange Commission ensure that conglomerate firms in Nigeria comply with at least four audit committee meetings in a year to improve monitoring mechanisms and corporate performance.
Behavioural Factors Effect on Investors' Investment Performance
(Wseas Transactions on Business and Economics, 2023-02-02) Bekweri Mark Edeh; Abbas Umar Ibrahim; Maitala Faiza; Cross Ogohi Daniel
Behavioural finance theory posited that the actions of individual investors have demonstrated that people appear to respond to and perceive the same information differently, generating psychological biases that are defined as Behavioural Factors. It is against this backdrop that this study empirically examines the effect of behavioural factors on investment performance. This study examines behavioural factors (Heuristics, Prospects, Herding, and Market) that influence stock investors’ performance in Nigeria’s capital market. Three hundred and eighty-four (384) respondents were sampled by an online survey method through a questionnaire from active investors using the top ten brokerage firms in Nigeria. Data were examined and analyzed by STATA software using the structural equation model technique (SEM) as the statistical tool. The data revealed a considerable positive link between behavioural factors indicators and investment performance. The study, therefore, recommends that NSE should continuously share information, and train the investors, which is geared towards positively influencing investment decisions. Through this information, investors will be in a position to make wise investment decisions. NSE should also evaluate the influences of prior events in relation to the specific counter under investigation. More so the effect of the learning process should be clearly evaluated to ensure that there is maximum benefit for all parties involved in selling and buying a security share.
Brand Loyalty and Consumers of Northern Noodles Nigeria Limited
(2014-02-02) Abubakar Hadiza Saidu
This paper examines the factors that enhance brand loyalty in Northern Noodles Nigeria Limited. There are several factors that encourage customers to become loyal to either the company or brand they are using but this study focused on three factors which are Product involvement, Perceived quality and Brand trust. Primary data was used for the study. Questionnaires were distributed among 300 respondents in Kaduna State. The study used correlation coefficient analysis to examine the relationship between these focused factors and brand loyalty. Findings reveal that product involvement, perceived quality and brand trust are factors that enhance loyalty to brand. It is recommended that Northern Noodles Nigeria Limited should continue to make their product more unique in order to sustain their consumers and stimulate their involvement, maintain their quality of product and identify ways in which to gain more trust into the hearts of the consumers. Also they should explore more ways in which to improve on other factors that positively impact on customer loyalty to brand in order to help further strengthen brand loyalty towards their offering brand.
Capital Structure and Firm Performance
(International Journal of Economics and Management Systems, 2022-02-02) Rita I. Sike; Abbas Umar Ibrahim; Maitala Faiza
The high lending rates, high level of inflation, volatility of exchange rate and insecurity makes the business environment in Nigeria very challenging and impacts on the ability of firms to raise equity or access debt to finance their operations. Debt could be either short tenured or long tenured depending on the maturity structure. The associated cost of each form of capital differs, therefore the mix of debt and equity that a firm uses to finance its operations will impact on the financial performance. Establishing an appropriate mix of debt and equity that will optimize financial performance is thus a critical issue for firms and it is for this reason that the study seeks to assess the effect of capital structure on the financial performance of listed non-financial firms in Nigeria. The study was based on positivism philosophy and adopted the ex-post factor research with historical data obtained from financial statements of all non- financial companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over a period of twelve years from 2010 to 2021. Panel data analysis was employed for the study by using the pooled regression model, the fixed effects model and the random effects model. Using the Hausman’s Chi square test statistic, the fixed effects model was selected as the appropriate model for the study. The empirical evidence from the results shows that at 5% level of significance short term debt which had significant, positive effect on return on assets and Tobin’s Q, while long term debt had a significant negative effect on the return on assets. Total equity also had significant positive effect on the Tobin’s Q. However, the effect of long-term debt on Tobin’s Q and total equity on return on assets was negative and insignificant. The results suggest that the effect of the short-term debts on financial performance supports the trade-off theory of capital structure which states that debt has a positive effect on performance while the effect of long-term debt on return on assets supports the pecking order theory of capital structure which states that profitable firms rely initially on internally generated funds before looking for external financing. The study concludes that the listed non-financial firms are financed by a mix of short-term debt, long term debts and equity which have mixed effects on their financial performance. The study therefore recommends that firms in Nigeria should have appropriate policies to guide their capital structure decision that will ensure that they have the appropriate mix of debt and equity that will optimize their performance.
Conflict Management and Employee’s Motivation Among Frontline Staff in Abuja Hotels
(European Centre for Research Training and Development -UK, 2024-02-02) Colombage Shairmila De Soyza Iyendo; Danjuma Bwese Tanko; David Yakubu; Lynda Chidera Odafen; Najighjigh Igba; Nasamu Gambo
The hospitality industry heavily relies on frontline staff in hotels to provide exceptional service to guests. However, these employees often encounter conflicts stemming from guest interactions, team dynamics, and organizational policies. Effective conflict management is crucial for maintaining service quality and employee satisfaction. Therefore, understanding the factors that motivate frontline staff is essential for organizational success. This study aims to investigate the relationship between conflict resolution strategies and employee motivation among frontline staff in Abuja hotels. The methodology involves adopting and designing a structured survey questionnaire to collect data from diverse frontline employees in three selected Hotels in Abuja. The study will explore their conflict experiences, preferred resolution strategies, and motivational factors. By analysing the data, the study hopes to identify dominant conflict management approaches and understand what motivates these employees. Potential findings may reveal correlations between conflict management styles and service quality. Based on these insights, the research anticipates recommending tailored training programs, recognition initiatives, and policy adjustments to enhance conflict resolution practices and boost employee motivation. Ultimately, improving conflict management and motivation can lead to better service quality and increased guest loyalty in Abuja hotels. Further research will be needed to expand on the study findings
Conflict Management Strategies and Organisational Performance
(ResearchGate, 2024-02-02) Mariam Shehu-Usman; Ifeoma Uche Uzochukwu; Nasamu Gambo; Abubakar Hauwa Lamino
Many organizations in Nigeria are currently grappling with task, relationship, and process related conflict. This ongoing struggle is consuming valuable organizational time and resources. If not effectively managed, these conflicts have the potential to escalate, resulting in significant human and financial costs. This study, therefore, centres on evaluating how conflict management strategies influence organizational performance, using the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) as a case study. The objectives of this study are to determine the relationship between conflict management strategies—specifically, avoidance strategy, collaboration strategy, compromising strategy, and accommodation strategy—and organizational performance. The study reviewed relevant theoretical and empirical literature, drawing its theoretical framework from contingency theory. The research design employed a survey research technique, with a close-ended questionnaire serving as the principal instrument for data collection. Utilizing Taro Yamane's formula, the established sample size for this study included 235 staff members of FERMA. Hypotheses were tested using regression analysis as the selected statistical method. The study found a significant positive relationship between organizational performance and all the examined conflict management strategies, namely avoidance strategy, collaboration strategy, accommodation strategy, and compromising strategy. In light of the study's results, it is recommended that managers consider employing the identified conflict management techniques due to their demonstrated effectiveness in effectively handling conflicts within organizational settings.
Corporate Entrepreneurship and Employee Performance
(Wseas Transactions on Business and Economics, 2023-02-02) Ikebujo Precious Uchechi; Oluwade Dorcas Omanyo; Abubakar Hauwa Lamino
The study examined corporate entrepreneurship and employee performance in West Africa: The Coca Cola Company experience. The specific objectives of the study were to evaluate the effect of proactiveness, risk tolerance, and corporate venturing on employee satisfaction in Coca Cola Company. The research design for the study was a survey using the quantitative approach. The total population under investigation was 5,364. The sample size was 372; determined by using Yamane (1964) model. Tables were used to present data in the study. Descriptive statistics tools utilized in the study were mean and standard deviation while a structural equation model (SEM) with MLE regression model was employed to test plausibility of the hypotheses using AMOS statistical Package version 24. The study concluded that proactiveness, risk tolerance, and corporate venturing as elements of corporate entrepreneurship in the Company have the propensity of boosting employee performance. The study recommended that the management of Coca Cola Company should adopt and work more to improve on the dimension of proactiveness, risk tolerance, and corporate venturing with a view to boosting employee performance.
Corporate governance and financial performance of oil and gas firms: The Nigerian experience
(Eastern Centre of Science and Education, USA, 2024-02-02) Lucky Otsoge Onmonya; Ebire Kolawole; Kehinde Lawal
As a result of corporate scandals, governments and corporations around the world enacted a slew of laws and recommendations known as best practices codes. As a result, this study examines the effect of corporate governance on the financial performance of listed Nigerian oil and gas firms from 2012 to 2022. The sample size for the study was set at nine firms. Corporate governance was measured by board size, composition, independence, and audit committee size, while financial performance was measured by Return on Asset (ROA) and Return on Equity (ROE). The hypotheses were tested using fixed effect panel regression, which was informed by the Hausman test. Findings revealed that board size has a significant positive effect on ROA while board size have an insignificant effect on ROE. In addition, board composition has an insignificant effect on both the ROA and ROE. Furthermore, board independence has a significant negative effect on the ROA and ROE. Similarly, the size of the audit committee has a significant negative effect on ROA, while the effect on ROE was negative but insignificant. The study concludes that corporate governance significantly affect financial performance of listed oil and gas firms in Nigeria. The Security and Exchange Commission should ensure that listed oil and gas firms adhere strictly to the required board size since a larger board does not influence financial performance.
CORPORATE TAX AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM LISTED CONSUMER GOODS FIRMS IN NIGERIA
(African Journal of Accounting and Financial Research, 2023-02-02) Kingsley Sweetwilliams; Lucky Otsoge Onmonya; Ebire Kolawole
The study examined the effect of corporate tax on the financial performance of Nigerian listed consumer goods companies from 2011 to 2021. A sample of sixteen (16) consumer goods firms was used for the study. Secondary data source was generated from the annual reports of the selected firms. The random effect panel regression results revealed that company income tax negatively affects financial performance. The study also revealed that education tax has a significant positive effect on financial performance. While Value Added Tax (VAT) has a significant negative effect on financial performance. In conclusion, corporate tax has a statistically significant effect on the financial performance of consumer goods firms in Nigeria. Based on these findings, the study recommends that to leave enough net income in the hands of the listed consumer goods companies, the federal government should offer more tax exemptions that will lower company income tax payments.
Critical Success Factors & Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation and Organizational Performance
(I.K. Press, 2023-02-02) Ogedengbe Frank Alaba; Elohor Katherine Idolor
The growth of innovativeness and sustainability has increased the need for quality and efficient performance in the information and communication industry. As organizations expand, there is a need to increase the capacity of their data processing unit by administration and synthesing of information within various departments by utilizing Business Management Solution suit called Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. The crux of this study is to identify the relevant factors that can improve organizational performance through ERP system implementation. The hypothesis was drawn and tested using factor analysis and structural equation modeling. Survey method involving the administration of the questionnaire was used to gather data. The result from a sample size of one hundred respondents reveals that critical success factors can have a remarkable influence on ERP business management software suit and organizational performance.
Developing A Conceptual Framework On Entrepreneurial Capacity Building Strategies And Job Creation Among Rural Communities In Nigeria
(ResearchGate, 2022-02-02) Nasamu Gambo; Rimamnde Rikwentishe; Nungala Danjuma Usman
Entrepreneurship ability and capacity can be easily achieved through entrepreneurship education. it is a continuous training and development of entrepreneurial ability, capacity and skills that are relevant and whose comprehension and applicability enhances or enable the recipients to contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the economy. This study employed a conceptual literature review to develop a conceptual framework on Community Entrepreneurial Capacity Building Strategies among Rural communities in Nigeria.