Social capital and its effect on business performance in the Nigeria informal sector
- Authors: Akintimehin, Olamide Oluwabusola , Eniola, Anthony Abiodun , Alabi, Oluwatobi Joseph , Eluyela, Damilola Felix , Okere, Wisdom , Ozordi, Emmanuel
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Business , Informal sector , Business performance
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/404487 , uj:33923 , Citation: Akintimehin, O.O. et al. 2019. Social capital and its effect on business performance in the Nigeria informal sector.
- Description: Abstract: This study was aimed at investigating the effect of internal and external social capital on the financial and non- financial performance of businesses in the Nigerian informal sector. The study further investigated the controlling role of firm age. A cross-sectional survey of 650 informal business owners in the Ikeja region of Lagos state, Nigeria was carried out. The analysis was carried out using the partial least square method of the structural equation model (SEM). Findings revealed that without the controlling variable of firm age, social capital had a significant effect on business performance, internal social capital had a significant effect on non-financial per- formance, it, however, had no significant effect on financial performance, while external social capital had no significant effect on financial and non-financial performance. With the controlling variable of firm age, social capital had a significant effect on business performance, internal social capital had a significant effect on financial and non-financial performance, while external social capital had no significant effect on financial and non- performance. The study, therefore, recommended that informal entrepreneurs take advantage of their internal social capital resources and also try to build their external social capital as they may become vital for their business success.
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The role of government in the implementation of sustainable development initiatives by adventure tourism SMMEs in South Africa : an exploratory inquiry
- Authors: Chiliya, Norman , Nieuwenhuizen, Cecile , Groenewald, Darelle
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Sustainable development , Small business , Business performance
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/240462 , uj:24736 , Citation: Chiliya, N., Nieuwenhuizen, C. & Groenewald, D. 2017. The role of government in the implementation of sustainable development initiatives by adventure tourism SMMEs in South Africa : an exploratory inquiry.
- Description: Abstract: Sustainable development suggests that there are restrictions to the obtainability of ecological resources and the planet to engage human activities. Limited South African research exists in the field of sustainable development in adventure tourism SMMEs especially the role of Government in terms of implementation of sustainable development initiatives. A structured questionnaire was administered via email and hard copies. A total of 105 usable responses were received. Government, business associations and certification bodies have unrelated methods for evaluating sustainability issues. The tourism sector is overwhelmed with initiatives and certifications intended at facilitation and adoption of sustainable development practices. This adds to the confusion that entrepreneurs face when it comes to choosing an appropriate tool. There is consensus that entrepreneurs want to develop their sustainability knowledge base. It is recommended that the different institutions or actors in the arena of sustainable development should make information on sustainable development easily available. The SMMEs also indicated that the legislative framework affecting small businesses should be improved. The government, should award rebates to SMMEs for implementing sustainable development initiatives. Alternative funding for implementing sustainable development initiatives should also be established.
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Evaluating challenges faced by small and medium enterprises in managing new technology
- Authors: Muyengwa, Goodwell , Chiromo, Forbes , Battle, Kimberly
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Technology acquisition , Business performance , Iterative process , Force field , Analysis , Absorptive capacity
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceeding
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/15802 , uj:15702 , ISBN: 978-606-12-0369-7 , ISSN: 1843-6730 , Citation: Muyengwa G., Chiromo F. and Battle K. 2012, Evaluating challenges faced by small and medium enterprises in managing new technology, International Conference on Engineering and Business Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 18-21 October, Sibiu, Romania, 493-498,ISBN 978-606-12-0369-7, ISSN 1843-6730
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The quality of leader/ employee relationship in business performance.
- Authors: Carstens, E.R. , Barnes, N.
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Quality , Leader relationship , Employee relationship , Business performance
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5653 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2892
- Description: This study set out to investigate what role the quality of the relationship between business leaders and their employees played in the performance of their business. The study compared the business performance of forty-five area managers in one of the major listed banks in South Africa with their specific leader/employee relationship profiles. The research approach was quantitative and of a correlation nature. The results indicate that although certain elements within the relationship between business leaders and employees indeed have an influence on business performance this alone was not a sufficient condition. The study suggested that the dimensions relating to vision, trust, accountability and decision- making have the strongest influence on business performance. Further research in this area is suggested.
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