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Item Open Access Creativity and Innovation as Tools for Sustainability of Corporate Market Share in Selected Fast Moving Consumers Goods (Fmcgs) in Enugu State Nigeria(Department of Entrepreneurship Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-01-07) Agu, Monica Nnenna; Atogu, Chioma Stella; Ahmed, Hajarah HassanThe study assessed the influence of creativity and innovation on market share of FMCGs in Enugu state, Nigeria. The high risk associated with fast moving consumers' goods requires that managers have to be creative and innovative to sustain their market share in a competitive market such as Enugu state. The study relied on the equity theory for theoretical perspective of the study. The study adopted descriptive research design and sample size of 120 were selected using Taro Yamane formula. The study used content validity to validate the instrument and the study used cronbach alpha measure of internal consistency for reliability of the study. Multiple regression analysis was used for analysis, findings indicate that in Enugu state creativity, and innovation has significant influence on market share of FMCGs. The study revealed that creativity has largest influence on market share. The study concludes that firms have to be proactive to meet with changing market demand and competition. The study recommends that there should be effort to ensuring that management supports creativity and innovative ventures in the organization, as it influences the market share of the firms. The study validates the equity theory and contributes to knowledge on existing literature.Item Open Access EFFECT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION ON - MEDIUM . ENTERPRISES PERFORMANCE IN NORTHCENTRAL REGION OF NIGERIA(Department of Entrepreneurship Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2019-06-06) Agu, Monica Nnenna; Ahmed, Hajarah Hassan; Mallami, Keffi MuhammadThe study investigates the effect of entrepreneurial orientation on small and medium enterprises performance ofNorth central region inNigeria. It specifically sough to find out how the components of entrepreneurial orientation such as innovativeness, risk-taking, proactiveness, autonomy as well as competitive aggressiveness affect the small and medium enterprises performanceinNorthcentral region. Primary data was collected usingfive point Likert scaling questionnaire and analysed by using regression. Data, obtained for the purpose of this study was prior to the analysis, undergo different validity and reliability scrutiny so as to eliminate all forms of errors arising from analysis. The findings of the study reveal that components of entrepreneurial orientation (such as innovativeness, risk-taking, proactiveness, autonomy as well as competitive aggressiveness) have positive and significant effect on the small and medium enterprises performance in Northcentral region. This results, therefore, call for intensive effort by the government, SMEs owners/managers and specialized agencies (like SMEDAN) Government should ensure adequate provision of a conducive macroeconomic environment (such as uninterrupted electricity and water supplies, easy access to credit facilities, good road networks etc.) to serve as a solid plat form for the SMEs to become entrepreneurial oriented.Item Open Access EFFECT OF FINANCIAL FACTORS ON POSTSUCCESSION PERFORMANCE OF FAMILY BUSINESSES IN NIGERIA(Department of Entrepreneurship Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2018-12-12) Paul, Vincent; Ahmed, Hajarah Hassan; Agu, Monica NnennaThis study surveyed the effect 0/financial /8/075 072 post-succession performance 07family businesses in Nigeria. In the study, financial factors on post-succession performance were measured by change in capital level, improved sales level and improved access to financial facilities while survey designwas adopted as research design. The population of this study is 4141 family owned firms registered with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria as at January 2018. Out of the total population, only 1215 firms have transited and are in their second generations and above. However, only eight hundred and fifty eight (858) family businesses were able to provide the required information across Nigeria. The number of selected businesses that met the requirement were used as sample size of the study. The data collected were tested for reliability. The result of the reliability indicates a Cronbach Alpha of 82% which implies that the instrument is capable of measuring the views of the respondents with consistency. The data collectedwere analyzed usingregression techniques. The analysis was done for each zone and their combined effects using panel regression. Hence, the study recommends that for an improved post succession performance of family businesses, the successors must ensure that their businesses are financially healthy. This can be done ■with improved access to financial facilities such as loans and plough back capitals. The factors can place the businesses in a better position to compete as it can expand where necessary in the competitive market and also have better access to raw materials. These will increase the performance of the businesses.Item Open Access EFFECT OF SOCIAL NETWORK ON THE PERFORMANCE OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN NORTH CENTRAL, NIGERIA(Department of Entrepreneurship Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-10-10) Ahmed, Hajarah Hassan; Jubril., Abdulsalam; Mohammad, Mahmuda KhalifaThis study examine the effect of social network on the performance of women entrepreneurs in north central, Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design. The population used for this study comprised of all women entrepreneurs in the selected states in the North central (Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, and Federal Capital Territory), Nigeria. The population of the study was defined as unknown since it was difficult to ascertain the total population of women entrepreneurs in the North central Nigeria. Therefore, the study relied on a Cochran (7977) sample size determination formula for unknown population to determine the sample size of four hundred and seven (407) women entrepreneiirs in North Central Nigeria. The study employed convenience sampling technique to select the respondentsfor this study from each state. Questionnaire was utilized as instrument for data collection. Partial Least Squares (PLS) algorithm and bootstrap techniques were used to test the study's hypothesis (PLS-SEM). The results provide support for the hypothesized relationship between the variables used in the study. The study found that social network diversity and social network size has a positive and statistically significant relationship on the performance of women entrepreneurship in the selected North central States of Nigeria, while social network strength has a positive and statistically significant relationship on the performance of women entrepreneurship in the selected North central States of Nigeria Therefore, the study recommends that present and potential women entrepreneurs in the North central (Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, and Federal Capital Territory), Nigeria should endeavor to focus on building a strong, sustainable and mutual beneficial relationship to enhance communication and exposure to new ideas that will be relevant to enterprise creation and growth.Item Open Access EFFECTS OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REDUCTION IN NIGERIA(Department of Entrepreneurship Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2020-01-06) Agu, Monica Nnenna; Ahmed, Hajarah Hassan; Paul, VincentThe study was conducted to examine the effects of women entrepreneurial development on domestic violence reduction in Nigeria. A mixed method approach was used and the population of the study constituted selected women entrepreneurs across Nigeria. The study sampled 839 respondents using Top-man formula for sample size determination. The instrument for the study was questionnaire that used likert scale format. The study adopted content validity for the instruments and Cronbach alpha method of internal consistency to determine the reliability of the questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out using multiple regressions with the aid of content thematic analysis of SPSSv21. The study concluded that women who engaged in entrepreneurial activities support their homes; and they were considered as assets not liabilities by their husbands and therefore, earn respect. Domestic violence against women constitutes a major setback to agricultural activities in the Study Area. The study, therefore, recommended that women should be given every encouragement both financially and emotionally to embark on entrepreneurial activities such as opportunities to occupy reasonable positions in government both politically and career appointments to display their talents; and the farmers especially from the women extraction be given full protection against herdsmen at both on farms and at home. There is also need for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) who are also key components in any sustainable human development agenda to end or reduce violence against women by rendering community services through the creation of adequate awareness to the general public.Item Open Access IMPACT OF MONETARY AND FISCAL POLICIES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN AN EMERGING ECONOMY: THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE(Department of Entrepreneurship Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2018-09-10) Ahmed, Hajarah Hassan; Mallami, Keffi Muhammad; Doshiro, Musa UmarItem Open Access INFLUENCE OF AGRIBUSINESS TRAINING PROGRAMME ON YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA(Department of Entrepreneurship Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2022-09-03) Kalu, Idika; Ahmed, Hajarah Hassan; Doshiro, Musa Umar; Paul, VincentThe study’s key purpose was to examine the influence of Agribusiness training programme on youth empovverment and economic development in Nigeria. The study population consists of 965,157 beneficiaries of FADAMA III project. Yamane formulawas use to draw 4 sample size of 520 participants that was increased by 30% with a 93.85% response rate. Primary quantitative data was collected through a survey questionnaire with the aid of multistage sampling technique. In analyzing the collected data, the use of the PLS-SEM technique was applied in this study. In the SEM technique, a CFA test was conducted to confirm the model’s reliability and validity, whereas the results of path assessment were presented to examine the association between the variables. Findings of this study confirmed a positive and significant effect of agribusiness training programme on self-employment, income generation, poverty reduction, and standard of living among youth in Nigeria. It was recommended that training should include ٩focus on establishing agripreneurship as a source of reliable and steady income. Also, training programmes should be targeted towards individuals in dire conditions, such as rural youths. Furthermore, agricultural programmes should be practical //ا reflect environmental realities, as well as showcase agriculture as a worthwhile career choice. Finally, these programmes should incorporate added support such as the provision of adequate infrastructural and financial facilities, including the subsidization of loans to its beneficiaries.Item Open Access INHERITANCE PLANNING AND THE ROLE OF WILLS ON LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION CRISIS RESOLUTION OF SELECTED FAMILY BUSINESSES IN KEFFI. NASARAWA STATE(Department of Entrepreneurship Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2022-09-09) Paul, Vincent; Ahmed, Hajarah Hassan; Kalu, Idika; Maiyaki, Felix SheneniIn this study, the focus was on the investigation o f inheritance planning and the role o f Will's writing on leadership succession crisis resolution in family businesses. The study specifically aimed at finding out the types o f a succession crises and how they injluence family business sustainability. Also, the study finds out how well family business owners engage in inheritance planning and wills that help in resolving leadership succession crises and fostering business sustainability. This study adopts a survey research design and used randomly enrolled participants for data development. A total o f 145 responses were validated from the enrolled participants and all responses were drawn from family business owners in the Keffi Local Government Area o f Nasarawa State. In addition to the information gatheredfrom the family business owners, interviews were conducted and copies o f questionnaires were filled by the judges o f the Upper Area Court 1 and 2 and the Chief Magistrate Court, all in Keffi. The findings indicated the following: Wills enable the ease o f estate administration, and most business owners in Keffi do not engage in Will writing thereby leading to litigations during leadership succession. The lawsuit process takes a long span o f time during which the business suffers and incurs huge losses. It was discovered that in Islamic law, a founder has no explicit right to will his/her business to an inheritor as his or her estate is distributed based on the tenets o f Islam, unlike the Christian and other religions that allowed their own open intention. The recommendations were: Family business owners should imbibe the culture o f inheritance planning as it proves to ensure a smooth transition o f leadership in the organization, Family business owners should also engage in wills writing to assist in ensuring that the plan for their business is executed and also protects the business assets. The sustainability o f a business is key as it not only contributes to family wealth but also to the economy o f the nation. Hence, when a family business is undergoing litigation, the court should ensure it is properly managed by capable hands consideringthe sensitivity o f fam ily values.Item Open Access JUVENILE ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND REDUCTION IN CRIME RATE IN NIGERIA(Department of Entrepreneurship Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2019-01-06) Agu, Monica Nnenna; Ekele, Rita; Ahmed, Hajarah HassanThis paper examines the contributions 0/ juvenile entrepreneurship development to the reduction 6% crime rate in Nigeria. Unemployment has been a major problem in Nigeria today, which is why emphasis has been laid on entrepreneurship development. The problem of unemployment has brought to the society so many vices. One of the major vice created by unemployment is high rate of crime as an adage goes that ،،idle mind is the devil s workshop”. Increasingly, children both underage and grown are seen on the street of Nigeria begging for alms while others walk aimlessly looking for food in the dump stand. Emphasis has been laid on youth, women and other entrepreneurship development but little or no emphasis is laid on juvenile entrepreneurship development. This paper brings to light how important it is to channel the energy and minds of these less privileged and homeless children to entrepreneurship development since they cannot afford formal education. Leaving them on the street to beg for alms or walk aimlessly in search of daily bread can only lead them to get involved in criminal activities. The paper concludes that if these children are involved in entrepreneurship development, they will develop entrepreneurial spirit and skills that will take them out of the street and make them become entrepreneurs. The study therefore recommends that governments at Local, State and Federal levels should create a Juvenile Entrepreneurship Development Centres) where these children should be made to acquire entrepreneurial skills,