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Assessment of the Impact of Social Care on Local Consumption in Kwara State, Nigeria
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT, 2023-06-12) Zekeri Abu; S. B. Isiaka; Dr. Rahman Mustapha; Monsur Jimoh
This paper examines the impact of social care on local consumption in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study employed quantitative research methods and primary data were obtained by means of a well-structured questionnaire. Analytical Techniques Descriptive statistics were used to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents. In analyzing the determinants of variables in the study area, regression analysis was adopted. The target population includes beneficiaries of social care programs in Kwara State who were captured in National Social Register for the poor and vulnerable. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed and 150 beneficiaries were identified. The findings revealed that social assistance programs play a vital role in enhancing local consumption and fostering economic development in Kwara State. The study recommended that government should allocate adequate funding to the implementation of social care programs and ensure their long-term viability and effectiveness.
Assessment of Top Management’s Commitment on the Performance of Selected Restaurants in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria
(Published by Centre for Entrepreneurship, Kwara State University Malete., 2017-08-22) Zekeri Abu; Mustapha Rahman; Abubakar Umar
Building a successful business that will be competitive in today’s business environment has become a major concern for most business organizations across the globe. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of top management commitment on the performance of Restaurants in Ilorin Metropolis. Leadership based theory was underpinned for this study. The study adopted cross sectional research survey design. Simple random sampling technique was used to select six (6) registered restaurants in Ilorin. Inferential and descriptive statistic was utilized in the study, the hypotheses was tested using regression analysis via structural equation modelling using Pls4. findings from the study revealed that top management commitment have significant effect on the performance of Restaurants in Ilorin with an R2 of 0.459 and Pvalue of 0.010. The study concludes that top management commitment influences the performance of restaurants in Ilorin. The study recommends that continuous TQM education should be undertaken at all levels, even for those firms that have already acquired a high degree of awareness of the concept (TQM). Additionally, the study also recommends that management of the organizations should take appropriate measures to retain their customers.
Correlate of Workforce Diversity and Organisational Performance of Multinational Food Producing Industry in Nigeria
(Business Ethics and Leadership, 2020-09-11) Zekeri Abu; Kadiri Bolarinwa Ismaila; Kowo Solomon Akpoviroro
The paper summarizes the arguments and counterarguments within the scientific discussion on the issue cultural and age diversity of workforce and the level of workers’ productivity in the multinational companies. Three hundred and seventy-five employees from five multinational food companies in Southwest Nigeria form the object of the research. Methodological research tools contain questionnaires; the regression analysis methods was used when testing hypotheses on the existence of a correlation between cultural diversity and team performance; cross-tabulation analysis method; inter-position correlation test, and ANOVA method for generalizing and interpreting the results. The results of the study regarding the relationship between a company's cultural diversity and its market share showed that cultural diversity does not affect the performance of the organization's employees, while work experience has a non-linear impact on the company's productivity. The results of findings conclude that there is a link between workforce diversity and the organizational effectiveness of the company, as well as the positive relationship between the cultural diversity of employees and their work experience. The findings of the study are agreed with the work of other scientists on the subject and complement their results. According to the results of the analysis, it was concluded that it is necessary to increase the level of awareness of the staff about the cultural diversity that exists in the organization. The reason is that it is necessary to increase the employees’ morale and their work efficiency, which will increase the level of customer satisfaction with the work of the company. The study recommends that; multinational food producing industries should not only ensure employee diversity in their businesses but they should also make sure that diversity is used to improve organizational performance. Future research in this area should focus on consideration of all stakeholders’ opinions in the formulation of multinational company’s personnel policies.
Evaluation of Prospect and Challenges of Cashless Policy. The Case of Commercial Banks in Nigeria
(Financial markets, institutions and risks academic journal published by ARMG, 2018-10-27) Zekeri Abu; Kadiri Ismaila Bolarinwa; Kowo Solomon Akpoviroro
Structured questionnaire was used to source the primary data. The population of the study was made up of the commercial banks in operation in Nigeria. The population was the 210 management staffs of the eight (8) commercial banks in operation in Lagos Metropolis, Lagos. The study adopted a survey method. The entire population of Questionnaire was administered to the population of the study but 184 questionnaires were dully returned. Data was analyzed using interferential and descriptive statistics. The inferential statistics involve regression, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and multiple regression analysis. A pilot study was also used to test the quality, clarity, time scale and bias of the questionnaire. The paper concluded that cash-less policy will impact positively on the fortunes of banks even though some of the charges are not wholly their revenue. It was also discovered that some charges like COT, over-the- counter charges etc. which are associated with a cash-based economy will be a thing of the past. The study recommend that power and electricity infrastructures should be put in place to provide support for electronic banking equipment and care must be taken to ensure that e-money does not compete with demand deposit.
GOVERNMENT TARIFF INTERVENTION AND EXPORTATION ACTIVITIES OF SMES IN SOUTH WEST NIGERIA
(International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation, 2024-07-09) Zekeri Abu; Abdulazeez Alhaji Salau; Ademola Akinromade; Ibrahim Waheed
The advancement of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) plays a crucial role in the industrialization of developing nations. Yet, the success and longevity of these SMEs heavily rely on a strong trade policy and an effective tariff system. Unfortunately, the trade policy of the Nigerian Government, particularly concerning SMEs, has not yet supported substantial growth and development due to inadequate tariffs and a lack of openness in import and export duties. This situation has resulted in low output and productivity for SMEs. This research focused on exploring how government tariff interventions impact the export activities of SMEs in Nigeria's South-west geopolitical zone. The study used a cross-sectional research design and targeted the 20,801 registered SMEs in the manufacturing sector of the South-west region. A sample of 393 respondents was selected using the Guilford and Fruchter (1973) formula, employing a multi-stage sampling technique. Primary data was collected through a survey questionnaire, utilizing a 5-point Likert scale adapted from Saragih (2011) to measure responses. Descriptive statistics were used for the analysis, supplemented by inferential analysis using R-Studio version 11. The findings indicated that reducing tariffs from 10 percent to zero percent resulted in an increase in the participation of medium-sized firms (those with 100–249 employees) from 11.5 percent to 14.2 percent, but this change did not significantly affect smaller firms. The study concluded that government tariff interventions promote the export activities of SMEs and facilitate their entry into the export market. As a recommendation, the study suggested that the government should lower custom tariffs for SMEs to enable them to achieve larger-scale production and thrive in the global market.
Leveraging Management Policies to Stimulate Creativity and Innovation in Multinational Organizations: Evidence from Nestle Nigeria PLC
(Kardan Journal of Economics and Management Sciences (KJEMS), 2024-12-30) Zekeri Abu; Kayode Muhammed IBRAHIM
In today's volatile business landscape, employees' creativity and innovation are critical in boosting organisational success and developing its capability to renew itself. The failure rate in the innovation process across organisations is still high despite the attention it receives from top management. This calls for management to sponsor policies that give creativity and innovation the proper support and direction. This research aims to leverage management policies to stimulate creativity and innovation in multinational organisations. The specific objectives were to investigate the role of access to technology and digital infrastructure on idea generation and examine the effects of skills development initiatives on idea conversion rate. Nestle Nigeria Plc was used as the case study. A 5-point Likert structured questionnaire was used to gather data. A descriptive survey research design was utilised for the study. The study population was 2300 Nestle Nigeria employees, and a sample size of 243 was determined using the Raosoft (2004) formula. Multiple linear regression was used in data analysis. The result showed a positive correlation of 0.369, with a p-value of 000, which means access to technology and digital infrastructure significantly influences innovation diffusion. The findings also revealed a positive correlation in R2 of 0.357, p-value 000, between skills development initiatives and idea conversion rate. It was concluded that leveraging management policies that are adaptable and sensitive to the ever-changing business landscape indeed enhances creativity and innovation. In light of this, it was recommended that establishing management rules that are adaptable and sensitive to the ever-changing business landscape is advised for businesses. Also, an innovative culture must be actively fostered by management policies that value experimentation, candid communication, and idea sharing.
NEW PRODUCT COMMITTEE AND PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
(KIU Interdisciplinary Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2024-12-27) Zekeri Abu; Kayode Muhammed Ibrahim; Yinusa Bello Oniboki
The Nigerian manufacturing sector is strategically relevant in creating new products. However, some elements impact the effectiveness and efficiency of these committees, including issues with cross-functional integration, resistance to change, legal and compliance issues, fluctuating customer behaviour and lack of market knowledge. Hence, this research's specific objectives were: to investigate the influence of new product decision-making process on the performance of manufacturing companies and the role of leadership and governance in the performance of manufacturing companies in Ogun state, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey research design was adopted to collect data from the respondents randomly and successfully. The study's population consisted of product managers from three hundred and seventy-four (374) manufacturing companies in Ogun state as provided by Ogun state environmental protection agencies, with a sample size of 193 computed using the formula of Taro Yamane (1967). Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyse data using IBM-SPSS version 27.0. The findings indicated that the decision-making process significantly impacts Manufacturing companies in Ogun State, with (β = .154, t = 2.813, p = .005). Also, it was revealed that leadership and governance significantly impact the performance of Manufacturing companies in Ogun State, with (β = .683, t = 12.474, p = .000). It was concluded therefore that new product development committee indeed affect organizational performance positively. Hence, it was recommended that it's imperative to establish robust product development committees that are characterized with state-of-the-art decision-making processes and the right leadership and governance style to drive cross functional teams, and effectively achieve organisational goals.
New trends of intelligent e-marketing and consumer buying behaviour: a study of selected universities in Osun State, Nigeria
(Jurnal Aplikasi Manajemen, Ekonomi dan Bisnis, 2020-10-03) Zekeri Abu; Haorayau Bolaji Babalola; Saheed Ademola Lateef
Understanding the attitude and behavior of customers is essential for every company where consumers differ in attitudes towards product/service. The consumer buying behavior in today's information-saturated world is based on how a product/service is marketed. However, the rapid diffusion of technology anchored growth and challenges on e-marketing trends. For instance, despite the widespread and large-scale adoption of e-marketing around the world, one does not see this trend happening on a big scale in Nigeria. Therefore, this study examines the influence of e-marketing factors on consumer buying behavior in the Nigerian context with particular reference to the University students participating in online business. The study employed the quantitative method, where primary data were collected via online distribution of the questionnaires among 233 customers, specifically students of the Osun state Universities in Nigeria. Also, structural equation modeling using AMOS software was employed to examine the relationship and hypothesis testing. The findings of this study revealed that e-marketing is positively and significantly influence consumer buying behavior in the area of e-mail marketing, mobile marketing, and e-advertising factors. The study asserted that firms must engage the consumers using technology that are more likely acceptable by consumers in the present digital and customer-oriented era. Also, knowing fully the emerging technologies may furnish valuable insights for various stakeholders to work well in Nigeria. Finally, the new trends in e-marketing are recommended from a strategic and operational level in which different techniques ease the buying behaviour of consumers
Perceived Organisational 22Supports and Employee Turnover: Moderating Effect of Job Satisfaction in United Bank for Africa, Ilorin Branches
(Renaissance University Journal of Management and Social Sciences (RUJMASS), 2021-04-15) Issa A.,; Zekeri Abu; Aderonke Mayowa Adeoye
Effectively attracting, developing, managing, motivating and retaining committed employees have become a critical success factor for sustained organisational performance. In Nigeria, employee in the banking sector are in fear as to when their employment will come to an end. This has prompted high degree of turnover within the sector, hence the study examined the organisational support and employee turnover in United Bank for Africa Ilorin Branches, with a moderating effect of job satisfaction. The study employed the use of focus group discussion of among 28 permanent staff of the Bank Branches in Ilorin Metropolis. The study identified the organisational factors which affect job satisfaction and reduce employee turnover in the Bank. Most of the participants in the focus group also identified good reputation and high standard of the company as factors for job satisfaction. Therefore, participants agreed that job satisfaction can lead to employees, turnover. Employees prefer to work and stay longer where and when they are satisfied with their work. It therefore recommends that management should identify and develop the most essential factors in motivation and put them into consideration to take action on employees’ needs and wants with a view to bringing about job satisfaction. Customer satisfaction and enhance profitability as well as business performance.
SCRAP METAL BUSINESS: A VIABLE CHANNEL OF INCOME GENERATION IN KWARA STATE
(A publication of the Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, Lagos State University, Nigeria., 2018) OYEDELE, ADENIKE FELICIA; BRIMAH, N. A.,; Zekeri Abu
Abstract Scrap metal industry is a lucrative business. The income obtained from the scrap business is sufficient and reliable to provide basic necessities such as food, clothing, shelter etc .This study investigated scrap metal as a viable channel for income generation in Kwara State. The specific objective was to investigate the impact of entrepreneurial practices on the income generation on metal scrap business in some selected Local Government in Kwara State. Primary source of data was used to obtain data for the study. Regression analysis was employed to test the formulated hypothesis while statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16 was adopted in the analysis of data. Findings revealed that scrap metal contributed significantly to income generation and job creation in the area of study which invariably has led to economic development. The study also recommended that youth should be creative in their thinking and optimize entrepreneurial competencies. It was suggested that metal scavenging is a viable key to getting cheaper raw materials for steel industries, and that government should encourage the scavengers by formulating enabling laws for formalizing the group and providing them with soft loans to buy and sell the scraps scavenged.
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(Economics. Economic science Corporate contributor: Sowth-West University Neofit Rilski. Faculty of Economics., 2024-06-25) Zekeri Abu; Kowo Solomon Akpoviroro; Olumuyiwa Oladapo Fasanmi
Strategic planning has attracted the minds of many scholars over the decades and is widely recognized as important ingredient that influences the attainment of high organizational performance. The objectives of the study were to determine the influences of the organization structure on customer’s satisfaction of small and medium scale enterprises and also to examine the effects of budgetary allocations on profitability of small medium enterprises. The population of this study comprised all 1,663 SMEs in Abeokuta South Local government Ogun State. A sample size of 100 SMEs in Abeokuta South Local government Ogun State was randomly selected to represent the population for this study. A questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondents. The ex-post facto method and Yamane formula were employed. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and correlation efficient were adopted. The responces acquired from the questionnaire were sorted, coded and the statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 was employed. The empirical findings revealed show that there is significant relationship between the organization structure and customer satisfaction of small medium enterprises in Ogun state. The findings of hypothesis two show R2= .036 which proves that budgetary allocations affect profitability of small medium enterprises. Budgetary allocation enablesthe business to set targets which are met since every item is budgeted for, budgetary allocation influences growth in the business. The study recommends that Small and Medium Enterprises should embrace the use of strategic planning as a tool and concept to be used in achieving the organizational performance.
Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurial Development in the Value Chain System of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry
(The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 2018-05-10) Zekeri Abu; Isaac Iortimbir Aun; Oluwaseun O. Oluwasanmi
Since the discovery of oil and gas in Nigeria, the government over the years has endeavored to improve indigenous participation in the oil and gas industry through various instruments such as Indigenous Participation policies, Local Content policy, and the Marginal Field Development program. However, despite these interventions, it is observed that the industry is largely dominated by multinationals due to their expertise in technology. In a globalized business environment, technology transfer is a vehicle for bridging knowledge gaps and innovation deficiencies, especially in an industry with a rich value chain as with the oil and gas industry. This paper examines historical perspectives of technology transfer viz-a-viz the entrepreneurial development opportunities and challenges in the value chain of the Nigerian oil and gas industry (upstream, midstream and downstream). By engaging a qualitative approach using content analysis, the study serves as a pivot upon which the extent of technology transfer could be assessed, and the connection between technology transfer and entrepreneurial development in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, while recommending a tri-dimensional framework for entrepreneurial pursuit in the value chain of the Nigerian oil and gas industry.

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