scholarly journals The Effect of Self Leadership on Entrepreneurship Development in Bauchi State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 30-41
Author(s):  
Yakubu Yahaya ◽  
Rejoice Zachariah ◽  
Sule Bello
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Transformational Leaders ◽  
Leadership Traits ◽  
Entrepreneurial Leadership ◽  
Leadership Challenges ◽  
Strategic Vision ◽  
Specific Objective ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Transformational leaders create a strategic vision, communicate that vision through enclosing and use of symbol, model the vision by “walking the talk” and acting consistently, and build commitment towards the vision. Entrepreneurial leadership is still essential in SMEs because the development of micro-entrepreneurs’ businesses would not be successful without demonstrating leadership traits that are effect This could perhaps be the reason as to why themes on micro-enterprises are successfully developed widely amid business developers and researchers, particularly for those keenly interested in determining a formula that defines successful micro-entrepreneurship. The study’s specific objective is to determine the effect of self-leadership on entrepreneuship development. The primary data was collected from direct responses from listed SMEs by using structured questionnaire with 412 respondents as a sample size for the study. The collected data was analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used to analyze and interpret the data in this research. Specifically, descriptive statistics related to means, frequencies, percentages and trend analysis were used in this study. The findings show that self-leadership has a significant impact on SMEs development. This study can improve the performance and sustainability of Nigerian SMEs, thus increasing their capacity to create employment. Subsequently, the study recommends that management of SMEs should adopt good strategy in order to overcome leadership challenges.

scholarly journals An assessment of goat production practices in jigawa-state

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-128
Author(s):  
O. A. Ojo ◽  
W. Buba
Keyword(s):  
Informal Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Initial Capital ◽  
Major Constraint ◽  
Production Practices ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study evaluated the socio-economic characteristics of goat farmers, their production practices and constraints to production in Jigawa State. Respondents for the study were selected using a two-stage sampling technique. Primary data were collected with the aid of well-structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that the majority (73.7%) of the producers are males and most (32.4%) were within the age bracket of 26-35 years, many (39.1%) of them had household sizes of (1-5) and majority of the respondents (53.1%) had informal education. Also, the results revealed that the major constraint to goat production in the study location was lack of initial capital (43.0%), followed by disease and parasites (30.7%), then theft and predators (12.8%). This study recommends that goat farmers should come together and form cooperatives; thereby they could have access to soft loans hence improving production, in terms of medication and capital for investment and expansion.

scholarly journals Influence of Green Recruitment and Selection on Sustainability of Selected Tea Factories in Kericho Highlands Region, Kenya

2022 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Towett Joseah Kiplangat ◽  
Hellen Sang ◽  
Paul Kingori
Keyword(s):  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Analyse Data ◽  
Recruitment And Selection ◽  
Instrument Reliability ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The focus of this study was to assess the influence of green recruitment and selection on the sustainability of selected tea factories in Kericho Highlands region, Kenya. The study was anchored on human capital theory. It adopted a correlational research design, with a targeted population of 915 respondents drawn from tea factories in the Kericho highlands region. A sample size of 278 respondents was determined scientifically using the Yamane taro formula. Primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire. The validity of the research was checked together with the supervisors and subject experts, while instrument reliability was determined through Cronbach's alpha coefficient, where a coefficient of 0.7987 was obtained. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis was used to analyse data. The findings established a significant positive relationship between green recruitment and selection and the sustainability of the tea factories. The study concluded that green recruitment and selection influenced the sustainability of the factories.

Shari'ah Compliance as a Matter for Financial Performance

2020 ◽  
pp. 355-371
Author(s):  
Md. Harun Ur Rashid ◽  
Md Hafij Ullah ◽  
Faruk Bhuiyan
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Bank Executives ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Islamic banks must comply with the Shari'ah rulings fully as it is the foundation of Islamic banks. However, the level of Shari'ah compliance is not the same among the Islamic banks. Similarly, despite performing well, the financial performances of Islamic banks differ from each other. Therefore, the chapter explores the association between financial performance and Shari'ah compliance. The chapter used both the primary and secondary data. The primary data was collected through surveying 300 bank executives from six full-fledged Islamic banks operated in Bangladesh with a structured questionnaire on Shari'ah compliance, whereas information on financial performance were extracted from the annual reports of the sample banks. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis were used to analyze the data and conclude the findings. The findings show that Shari'ah compliance has a positive and significant impact on the financial performance with respect to the total liabilities and total assets.

scholarly journals Determinants of Profitability of Bushmeat Marketing in Oluyole Local Government, Oyo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 719-722
Author(s):  
K.T. Layade ◽  
A.A. Layade ◽  
Y.T. Owoeye ◽  
O.A. Adenika ◽  
O.T. Oyediji
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Marketing Efficiency ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

: The study was carried out to find out the determinants of profitability in bushmeat marketing in Oluyole Government, Oyo state, Nigeria. Primary data were obtained through the use of thirty structured questionnaire administered to bushmeat marketers using a random sampling technique. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, market efficiency and regression analysis. The results showed that all the respondents were female (100%) and married (84%). The mean age of the respondents was 48.0±7.0 years, 83.3% had formal education with average year of experience of 24.0 ±8.0 years in bushmeat marketing. Profitability analysis revealed that bushmeat marketing is profitable venture with an average market margins of N25,309.00 and N6,433.33 per week for fresh and smoked bushmeat respectively. The marketing efficiency was greater than unity (ME>1). Regression analysis result indicated a significant relationship between year of education, marital status, membership of association and the marketing margin (p<0.01). The study thus recommends a policy that will regulate marketing of bushmeat to further enhance its efficiency in the study area.

Contract Management Strategies and Project Performance at Kenya National Highways Authority

2021 ◽  
pp. 23-38
Author(s):  
Aggrey Nyakawa Kwamesa* ◽  
Peterson Obara Magutu ◽  
Stephen Onserio Nyamwange ◽  
Richard Nyaanga Ongeri ◽  
Robert Matwere Bosire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Contract Management ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Future Studies

Construction contract management strategies are key in the achievement of a firms’ objectives. Construction projects are key in any economy due to their high contributions to the economy since they are key in facilitation of key activities. The study was on CMS and project performance of KENHA. The study objectives were to determine the extent of implementation of CMS in KENHA and to establish the effect of CMS on project performance in KENHA. The study adopted a descriptive statics. The study adopted use of strategic choice and agency theory. In the research methodology, the study adopted use descriptive statics. The target population consisted of 40 staff at KENHA. The study used primary data which was collected using questionnaires that were administered through drop and pick method. The supply chain managers, procurement managers or their equivalent were the respondents in KENHA. Data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. Findings were displayed by use of tables for easy understanding. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings from the study revealed that CMS had been implemented in KENHA to a large extent. The study findings revealed positive and significant relationship between CMS and project performance. The research also concludes that 83% of project performance is affected by implementation of CMS at KENHA. The study recommends that future studies be carried out on CMS on other firms other than KENHA. In addition, we need to have a holistic view of other firms other than KENHA alone. The major limitation of the study was that it was solely based on KENHA.

scholarly journals language of indemnification and the economic growth of Nigeria: perspectives from assurance firms

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (S3) ◽  
pp. 41-54
Author(s):  
Hilary Obioma Ibegbulem
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Economic Growth ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
General Insurance ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study examined the role of insurance in the economic development of Nigeria. Primary data were the sources of data for this study. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit data from the respondents. The data collected was drawn from the two companies Aiico and Alliance and General Insurance, using a simple random sampling technique. The data were subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was adopted in testing the hypotheses. The results of the study revealed that there was a positive and significant relationship between the role of insurance and economic development in Nigeria. It was concluded that organizations, especially top management, should recognize the importance of the role of insurance.

scholarly journals Customers' Opinions on Reasons for Using Online Banking: Experience of Customers in Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (05) ◽  
pp. 2185-2195
Author(s):  
Richard Sikira
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Online Banking ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Income Poverty ◽  
Banking Services ◽  
Customer Support ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Information technology has revolutionalised the banking industry with enormous benefits. However, there have been mixed perceptions on preferring online banking to traditional banking. These perceptions usually change over time because of deliberate efforts done by stakeholders. This study aimed to determine the opinions of customers on the reasons for using online banking services. In conducting this research, the study opted to use a case study research design. The study employed 60 CRDB Bank customers as its sample size. The study collected its data through primary data, by using a semi-structured questionnaire that allowed the collection of quantitative and qualitative data. The researcher employed content analysis through descriptions for qualitative data and simple descriptive statistics analysis through frequencies and percentages for quantitative data. The study found that most respondents (customers) use online banking because it saves time, offers instant feedback, is reliable, and is secure and convenient. The study recommends more awareness and understanding of online banking services to users to enjoy the enormous benefits of online banking services. Furthermore, customer support must be improved and ensure keeping promises related to solving customers' problems. The study recommends categorically further research on the contribution of mobile money to the reduction of income poverty

scholarly journals Comparative analysis on the profitability of sole maize cropping and maize/melon intercrop in Osun State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 309-322
Author(s):  
Isiaka Baruwa ◽  
Gideon Familusi
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Cropping Systems ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Motivational Factor ◽  
Multiple Regressions ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Regression Techniques ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Profitability is a motivational factor in any enterprise. The study compared the profitability of sole maize and maize/melon intercrop in Osun State. A purposive sampling technique was used and primary data collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, budgetary technique, inferential statistics and regression techniques were used to analyse the data collected. The majority of the respondents were active, male, had formal education and had less than 21 years of experience in cropping systems. The estimated net return to management was N59,323.83 per sole maize farmer or N37, 548.75 per hectare per year and N175,178.68 per farmer or N102, 832.17 per hectare for maize/melon. Budgetary analysis results showed that both sole maize and maize/melon intercrop were profitable. The multiple regressions for maize/melon intercrop revealed that 94.2% of variation in profit was obtained by independent variables in the model. The multiple regressions for the sole maize profit function revealed that 62.3% of variation in profit was obtained by independent variables in the model. The costs of input used, labour employed and quantity sold were the major determinants of profitability. The appropriate policies to enable the farmers to have access to inputs at a subsidised rate should be put in place.

scholarly journals The Influence of Geographical Coverage on the Microfinance Sustainability and Outreach in Northern Ghana

2010 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Issahaku Salifu
Keyword(s):  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Ethical Standards ◽  
Microfinance Institutions ◽  
View Point ◽  
Microfinance Institution ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study examined for statistically significant relationship between geographical coverage of microfinance institutions and sustainability and outreach from the view point of managers and operational staff in northern Ghana. Structured questionnaire was used in collecting data. The questionnaire was administered to a sample of 181 managers and operational staff of 18 microfinance institutions. The study used primary data. In selecting the respondents for this research paper, purposive and convenient sampling techniques were employed. The questionnaire was personally administered by the researcher. The study was conducted to ethical standards and respondents were made aware that participating in the study was voluntary. Data collected was analyzed using Spearman&rsquo;s correlation and descriptive statistics. The research uncovered a statistically significant positive relationship between geographical coverage and sustainability and outreach in northern Ghana using Spearman&rsquo;s correlation. In addition, the use of descriptive statistics showed that geographical coverage of microfinance institution influenced its sustainability and outreach with particular reference to the number of clients served, location of offices or branches, and scope of coverage. This study adds to the literature on geographical coverage and microfinance sustainability and outreach in the context of northern Ghana. This study is limited to only northern Ghana and not Ghana in its entirety.

scholarly journals Assessment of Factors Causing Coffee Yield Gap Among Smallholder Farmers in Mbinga and Mbozi Districts

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonard Kauwedi Kiwelu ◽  
Philip Damas ◽  
Zena Mpenda
Keyword(s):  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Current Level ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Yield Gap ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Coffee Yield ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract This study assesses the factors causing coffee yield gap among smallholder in the study area. The aim of this study is to increase coffee productivity from the current level. The primary data were collected from 218 adopters and 102 non-adopters of improved coffee varieties using a structured questionnaire. The descriptive statistics was used to assess yield gap and linear regression model was used to determine factors causing yield gap among smallholder farmers in the study area. The findings showed that the yield potential (3000 kg/ha and 1000 kg/ha) for improved and traditional coffee varieties respectively has not yet been realized by farmers and there is a large gap between the average coffee yield (1141 kg/ha and 384 kg/ha) gained by smallholder farmers growing improved coffee varieties and farmer growing traditional coffee varieties respectively. The yield gap from smallholder farmers with improved coffee varieties was 2000 kg/ha and 646 kg/ha from traditional coffee varieties. The main factors causing coffee yield gap were lack of access to extension services (p < 0.000), plant population (0.007), low use of fertilizer (p < 0.002), coffee diseases (p < 0.008). To minimize coffee yield gap in Tanzania promotion of the use of improved coffee varieties, fertilizer and agro-inputs is important.

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