Research Articles in Business Administration
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Item ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT(2026-02-02) Ogedengbe Frank Alaba; Clement Osigwe Okhakhu; Simon Ayo AdekunleUsing entrepreneurial education as the vehicle for sustainable development in Nigeria is the focus of this paper. This objective has been pursued theoretically by reviewing the different government policies on education and the place of entrepreneurship development in such policies. It is not a debate that economic development and sustainability are hinged on creativity and innovation, which are the defining features of entrepreneurial education. It also follows that if entrepreneurial education must be used to define the country’s developmental efforts towards a sustainable future, the focus must be on school age youths, to whom the future belongs. This paper argues that, though certain policies on education like that for polytechnics emphasise vocational and technical education and skills, there remains a dire need for real orientation of concerned institutions towards building entrepreneurial mind-set in the youths. Certain theories on entrepreneurial education and development are considered, while often-encountered challenges of entrepreneurial education and their way out are highlighted. On the basis of this and other ancillary discourses, policy implication and recommendations are raised for consideration. These include, among others, a call on all relevant authorities to make fresh commitment towards entrepreneurial development by refocusing the education policy towards entrepreneurially eliciting programmes.Item Critical Success Factors & Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation and Organizational Performance(I.K. Press, 2023-02-02) Ogedengbe Frank Alaba; Elohor Katherine IdolorThe 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.Item Impact of Penetration Strategy on the Performance of Manufacturing Industry in North West Nigeria(Scientific Research Publishing Inc. (SCIRP), 2023-02-02) Josiah Ayoola Bukoye; Muritala Taiwo Adewale; Abubakar Hadiza Saidu; Nwoye May Ifeoma; Ogedengbe Frank AlabaYears of outdated infrastructure, inconsistent policy, political economy in business regulation, bad pricing, advertising, and product quality, as well as low or no access to finance by most entrepreneurs have plagued Nigeria’s industrial sector, notably that of the country’s North-West, for years. The manufacturing sector in North West Nigeria is not operating at its peak potential, despite the emphasis on penetration strategy (pricing, product, and promotion). The study’s objective was to ascertain how penetration strategy affects the performance of the industrial sector in North-West Nigeria. Surveys were used as the primary method of the study’s investigation. 81 people made up the study’s population and sample size. The preferred statistical technique used in the study was multiple regression, and the respondents’ responses to a questionnaire were used to gather the study’s data. According to the findings, the penetration strategy’s price (PRI and PROM = 0.02 + 0.14 and 0.02 + 1.71) and product (PROD = 0.2 - 1.30) components have a significant impact on the performance (effectiveness) of the manufacturing sector in North West Nigeria, both positively and negatively. The study advises the manufacturing sector in North-West Nigeria to continually altering price and promotion strategies to improve performance because doing so is an efficient way to draw in new clients. This is necessary for the market penetration plan to be implemented effectively. Spend more energy and time on a promotion to raise brand awareness. Due to this unfavourable impact, employ an efficient marketing plan that will raise product awareness in such places.Item Management of Educational Organization: The Effectiveness of Soft Skill on Rejuvenating Education Curriculum(2019-02-02) Ogedengbe Frank AlabaBusiness education is a course that provides skills for individual to gain employment in government department of business community. To give a relevant training in business education, soft skills must be built into the curriculum of business education on which it intends to give instruction. It is seen that the present business education programmer curriculum is inadequate with regard to soft skills for job creation, employability and contribute to the growth and development of the nation. The paper sought to examine the deep-rooted issue in business education curriculum and soft skills. It further highlighted the importance of soft skills and how soft skills can be built into curriculum of business education to equip recipients with business skills, habits, attitudes, knowledge and concepts for personal use and for entry into the business community as employees or employers of labor. The paper adopted a methodology of documentary analysis and a review of the relevant literature. The study found that business education should not be divorced from soft skills to make recipients meaningfully exist with others as productive and beneficial members of the society. To re-establish evincing strength and healthy business education curriculum, the paper recommended that government should come up with a new policy of governance of tertiary academic institutions to accommodate soft skills in the curriculum of business education for job creation and employability.Item MATERIALS MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION FIRMS(Faculty of Engineering (published in collaboration with the journal), 2024-02-02) Ugochi Sandra Uzoho; Ogedengbe Frank Alaba; Udoh Francis SylvanusSuccessful project delivery is essential for economic growth and infrastructure development. This study looked at construction companies’ management of materials. The improper handling of materials affects how well projects are completed. Inadequate material management could seriously hinder the realisation of projects. 291 employees from Habitat and Building Concepts Limited and Dantata & Sawoe Construction Company (Nigeria) Limited made up both the study's population and sample, which used descriptive survey research design. Information from the respondents via standardised questionnaire were regressed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Result shows transportation (.03+1.82), purchasing (.03+0.73), and storage (.03+1.11), had a favourable and significant impact on project delivery. While planning (03-0.15) had a negative but minor impact on project delivery. The study advises Dantata & Sawoe Construction Company (Nigeria) Limited and Habitat and Building Concepts Limited accordingly. Managers should manage materials adequately and decide on efficient means of transportation, procurement, and storage.Item WORKPLACE MENTORING AND ORGANISATIONAL COMMITMENT AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNICS SOUTH-SOUTH ZONE NIGERIA(Journal of Engineering, Management and Information Technology (published in association with ASPUR - Association for Development and Promotion of Sustainable Development, based on the domain jemit.aspur.rs), 2024-02-02) Faith Oghenevwede Ofuokwu; Ogedengbe Frank Alaba; Florence Eguonor OmonzejeleAcademic of Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria's south-south zone were surveyed to learn how workplace mentorship affected their loyalty to their institution. The research used a survey approach. Questionnaire were distributed to 300 academics staff of government Polytechnics in Nigeria's south-south region. Only 280 questionnaires were usable for analysis. Pearson correlation analysis was used to examine the gathered data. The results indicated that there are positive and insignificant relationships between mentoring in the workplace and affective commitment. Second, there are favourable linkages and strong correlations between normative commitment and mentoring in the workplace. Third, there are negative and insignificant associations between mentorship and loyalty over time. Institutional leaders were urged to implement the study's recommendations for strengthening mentorship programs by providing clear criteria for mentors and mentees. Also, administrators should pair up new hires with seasoned senior academics who can act as mentors in their chosen fields.Item Impact of Penetration Strategy on the Performance of Manufacturing Industry in North West Nigeria(Scientific Research Publishing, 2023-02-02) Josiah Ayoola Bukoye; Muritala Taiwo Adewala; Hadiza Saidu; Nwoye May Ifeoma; Ogedengbe Frank AlabaYears of outdated infrastructure, inconsistent policy, political economy in business regulation, bad pricing, advertising, and product quality, as well as low or no access to finance by most entrepreneurs have plagued Nigeria’s industrial sector, notably that of the country’s North-West, for years. The manufacturing sector in North West Nigeria is not operating at its peak potential, despite the emphasis on penetration strategy (pricing, product, and promotion). The study’s objective was to ascertain how penetration strategy affects the performance of the industrial sector in North-West Nigeria. Surveys were used as the primary method of the study’s investigation. 81 people made up the study’s population and sample size. The preferred statistical technique used in the study was multiple regression, and the respondents’ responses to a questionnaire were used to gather the study’s data. According to the findings, the penetration strategy’s price (PRI and PROM = 0.02 + 0.14 and 0.02 +1.71) and product (PROD = 0.2 - 1.30) components have a significant impact on the performance (effectiveness) of the manufacturing sector in North West Nigeria, both positively and negatively. The study advises the manufacturing sector in North-West Nigeria to continually altering price and promotion strategies to improve performance because doing so is an efficient way to draw in new clients. This is necessary for the market penetration plan to be implemented effectively. Spend more energy and time on a promotion to raise brand awareness. Due to this unfavourable impact, employ an efficient marketing plan that will raise product awareness in such places.Item Impact of Project Cost Control on the Financial Performance of the Nigerian Construction Industry(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2024-02-02) Abani Joseph Alu; Muritala Taiwo Adewale; Ogedengbe Frank Alaba; Nasamu Gambo; Nwoye May IfeomaThe success of any construction project largely depends on the ability to manage project costs effectively. However, cost control in the Nigerian construction industry is characterized by numerous issues such as inadequate planning, poor communication, lack of accountability, and corruption. This conceptual review aims to examine the current state of project cost control in the Nigerian construction industry, identify the key factors affecting cost control, and provide insights into possible solutions to these challenges. The Nigerian construction industry has been plagued with cost overruns, delays, and poor project performance, which have led to a significant waste of resources and financial loss. The findings of this review will be useful to stakeholders in the construction industry, including project managers, policymakers, and researchers, and will help to improve the cost management practices in the Nigerian construction industry. The study reveals that ineffective cost control strategies, poor project planning, and inadequate monitoring and control systems are major issues affecting project cost control in Nigeria. The review also highlights the need for a shift towards more proactive and integrated cost control approaches, as well as the adoption of emerging technologies in project cost control. Ultimately, this study provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by project managers in controlling project costs in the Nigerian construction industry and offers recommendations for improving project cost control practices.Item Effect of Communication Pattern on the Construction Project Success in North Central, Nigeria(Scientific Research Publishing, 2025-02-02) Isa Adewale Olatinwo; Ogedengbe Frank Alaba; Bakare Akeem Adewale; Nasamu GamboOver the years, several projects in the Nigerian construction industry have failed to meet various indicators of project success due to communication breakdown among construction project stakeholders in Nigeria. In this regard, communication pattern was considered as a determinant of construction project success in Nigeria. The study adopted the quantitative research approach and survey research design. The population of the study was project managers and a sample size of 344 was determined while a questionnaire was distributed to project managers within northcentral, Nigeria to collect data. Data collected were analysed with inferential statistical techniques. The study found that chain pattern communication significantly impacts construction project success. Similarly, wheel pattern communication significantly influenced the construction project’s success while circle pattern of communication also significantly impacted the construction project’s success. It was concluded that the three communication patterns determine construction project success in north-central, Nigeria. Therefore, project managers should be mindful of these communication patterns to achieve timely construction projects without compromising quality. The study recommends the adoption of all three communication patterns in the life of every construction project.