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Organisational Capabilities and Product Innovation Performance among Nigerian Food and Beverage Companies
(International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 2025-01-25) Yalokwu Patrick O; Ogaga-Oghene Joshua O; Omankhanlen Ehimare A.
This study examined the mediatory role of entrepreneurial orientation capability in the link between knowledge management capability and product innovation, using a survey research design and a validated questionnaire for data collection. The population was 672 Lagos-based food and beverage manufacturing
companies from which six quoted companies were randomly selected as the study’s sampling frame. A sample size of 353 managers was mathematically determined, while proportional and simple random sampling techniques were employed. The response rate was 61.19%. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and partial least square structural equation modelling. The findings showed that knowledge management capability mediated by entrepreneurial orientation capability has a significant positive effect on product innovation. The study concluded that organisational capabilities positively affect innovation performance. The positive effect is particularly enhanced when entrepreneurial orientation capability is employed as a mediatory variable to link knowledge management and product innovation. The study contributes to extant knowledge by demonstrating that a complementary combination of capabilities can enhance innovation performance, thereby helping to clarify contentions about firms’ capacity to respond to changes in the business environment. In addition, the
study contributes to theory development as the findings reinforced, the complementary perspective of the resource-based view where one firm resource mediates with other resources to influence innovation performance.
An Analysis of the Status of Human and Material Resources for Geography Teaching in Secondary Schools in Benin City.
(Ekiadolor Journal of Education, 1990-01-15) Yalokwu Patrick O; Amadasun I O
The paper identifies and analysis the status of human and material resources for the teaching of geography in secondary schools in Benin City. It also discusses the resource situation necessary for effective geography teaching and learning in schools. The data used for the paper were collected from seven secondary schools sampled in Benin City in April 1990. Using a structured questionnaire, relevant data were obtained from the heads of geography departments, who had knowledge about teaching resources in their schools. To ensure comparability in human resources for both geography and economics (both of which are social science subjects taught in the surveyed schools), provision was made in the questionnaire for the staff strength of the geography and economics departments. The analysis of data involved the use of percentages and Student’s t-test. The findings show that staff strength and teaching aids available in geography departments were poor. Less than half of the geography teachers in the schools were professionally qualified. There was, however, an indication that no significant difference exists between the staff strength of geography departments and that of economics departments. The implication of these findings is that efforts should be made by the government and other appropriate educational authorities to train more Geography teachers (and even Economics teachers) and to provide relevant teaching equipment in order to make teaching and learning more result-oriented.
Leadership Capability and Process Innovation Among Nigeria’s Food and Beverage Manufacturers
(IIARD International Journal Of Economics And Business Management, 2025-11-12) Yalokwu Patrick O; Ogaga-Oghene Joshua O; Omankhanlen Ehimare A
Underutilised capacity remains a significant challenge in Nigeria’s food and beverage sector despite the growing market for processed food and beverage products, which is indicative of a lack of process optimisation and a need for process innovation. This study examined the influence of leadership capability on process innovation. Survey research design with a sample of 353 managers drawn from six quoted companies was employed. The validated questionnaire was administered using proportional and simple random sampling techniques and the response rate was 61.19%. The PLS-SEM analysed data indicate that leadership capability has a positive and significant influence on process innovation (β = 0.871, R2 = 0.758, t-statistic = 38.790, and p-value = 0.000) The study recommended that leader-managers at all levels should grow and strengthen their leadership skills by establishing guidelines, strategically create work groups, and demonstrate leadership support.
Governance Disequilibrium: A Catalyst for Instability in Developing Countries: The Situation in Nigeria
(Jurnal Administrasi Publik (Public Administration Journal), 2025) Ogunwa Samuel Adetola
Democratic government is touted to reflect in democratic Governance, with the gains of Democracy being reflected in the day-to-day living standards of 'the citizenry. The lack of this is a consequence of governance disequilibrium, which in many instances has triggered political upheavals and socio· economic uncertainties in several countries. The ·paper argues that the Nigerian state has faced a governance crisis under both military regimes and democratic administrations. These governments are· not welt-reasoned, nor do they understand the enormous challenges of Governance ahead of them before assuming the responsibilities of government While in office, they still struggled with doubt about their mission and how to address the situation. On the other hand, the subjects lack the socio-economic capacities to demand from those saddled with the responsibilities of the state what they have contributed to Improving Governance, especially in areas such as emancipation and empowerment, alleviation of poverty, improvement of the standard of living, and security of life and property. The study concludes that governance disequilibrium is fundamental and a matter of time, which can be resolved when government officials see their appointments as a contrast and use their offices to legislate on national. Issues that will bring about change to socio-economic and political decadences across the Nigerian federation.
Electronic Marketing and Bank Performance in Nigeria
(International Journal of Arts, Languages and Business Studies, 2026-01) Ighodalo David Ehizojie; Adu Cecilia Adurayemi; Abdulkafeel Safiyat Lami
This study examined the effect of electronic marketing on banks’ performance in Nigeria. Qualitative and descriptive methods of paper writing were adopted in which data were obtained from journal articles (soft and hard copies) which were duly referenced. It was revealed that electronic marketing had a profound effect on the performance of banks in Nigeria. The study concluded that the adoption of electronic marketing has enhanced profitability, strengthened customer engagement, improved competitiveness, and increased operational efficiency. However, in Nigeria, there are persistent challenges like infrastructural limitations, uneven customer readiness, and regulatory gaps.