This document summarizes a research paper that examined the relationship between resource-based collaboration and responsiveness among mobile telecommunications companies in Nigeria. It provides background on the study, including the objectives, theoretical framework, and key concepts. The literature review covers theories of transaction costs and resources, as well as concepts related to collaboration, responsiveness (including agility, adaptability, and proactiveness), and how they can enhance competitive advantage.
Effect of Supply Chain Resilience Strategies on Operational Performance of Ma...AkashSharma618775
In Kenya, supply chain resilience is a relatively recent area of supply chain research that focuses on
companies' ability to withstand disruptions. Manufacturing firms would be able to survive delays and continuously
change their supply chains to satisfy the changing requirements and desires of their customers, shareholders, and
other stakeholders thanks to the supply chain's resilience. The study's main goal was to determine was to find out
the effect of supply chain resilience strategies on operational performance of Manufacturing firms in Nairobi city
county, Kenya with specific objective of the study was to be find out the role of Multisourcing, Near shoring,
product harmonization and Inventory management strategies on operational performance of Manufacturing firms
in Nairobi city county, Kenya. The study's participants were all workers of Kenyan manufacturing firms in
Nairobi city county, Kenya. The study's target population was all 454 manufacturing companies in Nairobi and its
environs, drawn from 12 main manufacturing subsectors. The study's sample size was 189 respondents, who were
selected using a simple stratified random sampling technique. To achieve this, the study was adopted cross
sectional survey design. The researcher used questionnaires to collect data from the respondents. Descriptive and
inferential statistics was applied in analyzing the data using SPSS Version 23 software. This study tested the null
hypotheses that Multisourcing, near shoring, product harmonization and Inventory management strategies have
no significant positive effect on operational performance of manufacturing firms in Nairobi city county, Kenya.
The study found out all variables Multisourcing, near shoring, product harmonization and Inventory management
strategies have positive significance on operational performance of Manufacturing to improve on the
Manufacturing firms in Nairobi city county, Kenya. Firm’s operational performance, it was therefore
recommended that firms to some extent should adopt some strategies like Multisourcing, Nearshoring, Product
harmonization stand Inventory management. The study also recommends that manufacturing firms should
advance on the supply chain risk management strategies as mitigation measures. Particularly, they should be
careful on the subsequent dimensions of the supply chain risk management, equal risk sharing, quality planning,
quality assurance and inspection in production. Enhancement of stated elements of risk management of the supply
chain will lead to better supply chain risk mitigation, which will translate into improved performance.
Effects of the External (Macro) And Internal (Micro) Source (Factors) of Inno...inventionjournals
In an attempt to use the resource-based theoretical approach, this article tried to empirically investigate the influence and impact of theinternal (micro) and external (macro) environmental factors of innovation performance using a sample of small and medium sized firms in the telecommunication cluster in Ghana with the main focus on examining variables such as customer inputs, the intensive role of R&D, cooperative networks, the uncertain environment and the complex environment of the firm. A sample of 31 SMEs in the telecommunication cluster was selected with 109 questionnaires administered. The results indicate that the macro environmental sources as cooperative network and customer inputs actually impact positively on the innovation performance of SMEs in the communication cluster in Ghana. However, firm size, network size and complex environment were shown to be negatively related to firm innovation performance.
Buyer supplier development is important to organizations in management of contracts by minimizing operation costs in order to increase firm performance. However, the increasing number of complaints regarding failed attempts to deliver goods and services at the right time has made it impossible for some governmental projects to be completed at the stipulated time. Therefore, the study sought to assess the effect of supplier buyer development on performance of contract management unit in Uasin Gishu County Government.
Knowledge Application and Organizational Sustainability of Oil and Gas Compan...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: This study examined the relationship between knowledge application and organizational
sustainability of oil and gas companies in Rivers State. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey in its
investigation of the variables. Primary data was generated through structured administered questionnaire. The
population for this study was is made up of the twenty-four registered indigenous oil servicing companies in
Port Harcourt. Since the population is small, this study therefore adopts the entire population of 24 oil and gas
companies in Rivers State as a census. Five (5) managers were selected from each of 24 oil and gas companies
in Rivers State giving a total of 120 respondents. The reliability of the instrument was achieved by the use of the
Cronbach Alpha coefficient with all the items scoring above 0.70. The hypotheses were tested using the
Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation Statistics while the partial correlation was used to test the moderating effect
of organizational culture. The tests were carried out at a 0.05 significance level.The hypotheses were tested
using the Spearman rank order correlation Coefficient. The tests were carried out at a 95% confidence interval
and a 0.05 level of significance. The study findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between
enterprise knowledge audit and organizational sustainability of oil and gas companies in Rivers State. The study
concludes that when the investment in enterprise knowledge audit by oil and gas companies in Rivers State
positively enhances organizational sustainability. The study recommends that management of oil and gas
companies should ensure that knowledge delivery and analysis should be in sustainable environment within the
organization.
KEYWORD: Knowledge Application, Organizational Sustainability,
Implications Of Human Resource Variables On Supply Chain Performance And Comp...CSCJournals
This paper proposes a conceptual model indicating the effect of Human Resource (HR) variables on supply chain (SC) performance and to suggest best approach suited for Indian manufacturing organizations, in general, and automotive industries, in particular. This study is a part of a larger research project exploring SC related practices. The methodology of critical evaluation involved literature review of empirical research articles on performance measurement, SCM and HR practices. A critical analysis is carried out so as to identify research gaps in content of effect of HR on performance measurement of supply chains, as well as to propose directions for future research. A conceptual model is also proposed. Critical investigation of selected articles led to an idea that there can be significant effect of the role of human involvement on overall SC Performance. It is to be seen that how various parameters, taken from the literature review, affect SC performance and ultimately contributing to its competitiveness. The study is limited to supply chains of the automotive industries and their ancillaries located in Malwa region of M.P., India. Further research can be carried out by using data of various supply chains located in other parts of India to generalize the research. Also, other sectors and industries can be included.
Reconfiguring Cooperation Mechanism and Survival of Deposit Money Banks in So...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: This study examined the relationship between reconfiguring cooperation mechanism and
survival of Deposit Money Banks in South-South, Nigeria. The study adopted the cross-sectional research
survey design. The population for this study was twenty-two deposit money banks registered in Nigeria and
operating in South–South. Primary data was generated through structured questionnaire. Census sampling was
adopted because our population of study was not large. Hence, the entire population of 22 Deposit Money Banks
was adopted as a census. However, the total respondents for this study were 154 Regional/Zonal Managers of
the twenty-two Deposit Money Banks in South-South, Nigeria. The research instrument was validated by
supervisors’ vetting and approval while the reliability of the instrument was achieved by the use of the Cronbach
Alpha coefficient with all the items scoring above 0.70. The hypotheses were tested using the Spearman’s Rank
Order Correlation while the partial correlation was used to test the moderating effect of nature of the
environment. The tests were carried out at a 0.05 significance level. Findings study showed that there is a
significant relationship between reconfiguring cooperation mechanism and survival of deposit money banks in
South-South, Nigeria. Therefore, this study concludes the survival of Deposit Money Banks in South-South,
Nigeria is well enhanced though reconfiguring cooperation mechanism. Hence the study recommends that
Deposit Money Banks should strive to get new knowledge, skills, markets and distribution channels from new
partners and new cooperation mechanisms because this will reduce its product development risks and
investments, and increase the benefit of new products.
KEYWORDS: Agility, Flexibility, Reconfiguring Cooperation Mechanism, Resourcefulness, Survival
International Journal of Marketing Studies; Vol. 6, No. 5; 201TatianaMajor22
International Journal of Marketing Studies; Vol. 6, No. 5; 2014
ISSN 1918-719X E-ISSN 1918-7203
Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education
21
Digital Strategies of Consumer Involvement and Innovation Dynamics:
A Cross-Sector Explorative Study
Eleonora Paolocci1
1 IULM University, Milan, Italy
Correspondence: Eleonora Paolocci, IULM University, Milan, Italy. E-mail: [email protected]
Received: May 24, 2014 Accepted: June 26, 2014 Online Published: September 28, 2014
doi:10.5539/ijms.v6n5p21 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijms.v6n5p21
Abstract
The study aims at exploring the collaborative dynamics between firms and consumers through Web tools. At
present, there is limited empirical research aimed at investigating if and how the involvement of consumers in
the implementation of open approaches, mediated by digital technologies, is actually implemented. The study
presents a recent multifactorial investigation of the topic where literature lacks in. Through the Web-analysis of
practices of a sample group of 180 companies operating in different market sectors, the author wants to explore
spread and type profiles of collaborative strategies, investigating the existence of a possible correlation with the
served markets and other moderator variables. Findings, identifying a ‘spectrum’ of engagement and co-creation
mechanisms, suggest forms of aggregation and profiling in the approach followed by the firms and illustrate how
the characteristics of virtual spaces allow them to explore new frontiers in the implementation of open
approaches, with different degrees of involvement.
Keywords: co-creation, consumer insight, empirical research, open innovation (OI), virtual integration
1. Introduction
Existing academic literature suggests a significant potential of collaboration with consumers in the process of
market value creation through ICTs (von Hippel, 2001; von Hippel & Katz, 2002; Sawhney, Verona, & Prandelli,
2005; Prandelli, Verona, & Raccagni, 2006; Bilgram, Brem, & Voigt, 2008; Füller & von Hippel, 2008;
Prandelli, Sawhney, & Verona, 2008; Füller, Muhlbacher, Matzler, & Jawecki, 2009; Morgan & Wang, 2010).
Considerable attention has been given to the benefits offered by the advent of digital technologies: low-cost
interaction; increase in the speed and duration of the engagement process; easier sharing processes if compared
to what can be done offline, where dynamics are limited to contexts of physical closeness (Dahan & Hauser,
2002; Afuah, 2003). The importance of collaborating with consumers in the development of innovative products
and services has been recognised for many years and there has been a steady proliferation of studies on this topic
(von Hippel, 1976, 1978, 1986, 1988; Grönross, 1990; Day, 1991; Bruce, Leverick, Littler, & Wilson, 1995;
Gales & Mansour-Cole, 1995; Prahalad & Ramaswamy, 2004a; Vargo & Lusch, 2004). However, it is only
recently that the attention g ...
ROLE OF SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN OPTIMIZATION OF OPERATIONAL PERFORM...muo charles
ROLE OF SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN OPTIMIZATION OF OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE INDUSTRY IN KENYA. A CASE OF SAFARICOM LIMITED KENYA
Effect of Supply Chain Resilience Strategies on Operational Performance of Ma...AkashSharma618775
In Kenya, supply chain resilience is a relatively recent area of supply chain research that focuses on
companies' ability to withstand disruptions. Manufacturing firms would be able to survive delays and continuously
change their supply chains to satisfy the changing requirements and desires of their customers, shareholders, and
other stakeholders thanks to the supply chain's resilience. The study's main goal was to determine was to find out
the effect of supply chain resilience strategies on operational performance of Manufacturing firms in Nairobi city
county, Kenya with specific objective of the study was to be find out the role of Multisourcing, Near shoring,
product harmonization and Inventory management strategies on operational performance of Manufacturing firms
in Nairobi city county, Kenya. The study's participants were all workers of Kenyan manufacturing firms in
Nairobi city county, Kenya. The study's target population was all 454 manufacturing companies in Nairobi and its
environs, drawn from 12 main manufacturing subsectors. The study's sample size was 189 respondents, who were
selected using a simple stratified random sampling technique. To achieve this, the study was adopted cross
sectional survey design. The researcher used questionnaires to collect data from the respondents. Descriptive and
inferential statistics was applied in analyzing the data using SPSS Version 23 software. This study tested the null
hypotheses that Multisourcing, near shoring, product harmonization and Inventory management strategies have
no significant positive effect on operational performance of manufacturing firms in Nairobi city county, Kenya.
The study found out all variables Multisourcing, near shoring, product harmonization and Inventory management
strategies have positive significance on operational performance of Manufacturing to improve on the
Manufacturing firms in Nairobi city county, Kenya. Firm’s operational performance, it was therefore
recommended that firms to some extent should adopt some strategies like Multisourcing, Nearshoring, Product
harmonization stand Inventory management. The study also recommends that manufacturing firms should
advance on the supply chain risk management strategies as mitigation measures. Particularly, they should be
careful on the subsequent dimensions of the supply chain risk management, equal risk sharing, quality planning,
quality assurance and inspection in production. Enhancement of stated elements of risk management of the supply
chain will lead to better supply chain risk mitigation, which will translate into improved performance.
Effects of the External (Macro) And Internal (Micro) Source (Factors) of Inno...inventionjournals
In an attempt to use the resource-based theoretical approach, this article tried to empirically investigate the influence and impact of theinternal (micro) and external (macro) environmental factors of innovation performance using a sample of small and medium sized firms in the telecommunication cluster in Ghana with the main focus on examining variables such as customer inputs, the intensive role of R&D, cooperative networks, the uncertain environment and the complex environment of the firm. A sample of 31 SMEs in the telecommunication cluster was selected with 109 questionnaires administered. The results indicate that the macro environmental sources as cooperative network and customer inputs actually impact positively on the innovation performance of SMEs in the communication cluster in Ghana. However, firm size, network size and complex environment were shown to be negatively related to firm innovation performance.
Buyer supplier development is important to organizations in management of contracts by minimizing operation costs in order to increase firm performance. However, the increasing number of complaints regarding failed attempts to deliver goods and services at the right time has made it impossible for some governmental projects to be completed at the stipulated time. Therefore, the study sought to assess the effect of supplier buyer development on performance of contract management unit in Uasin Gishu County Government.
Knowledge Application and Organizational Sustainability of Oil and Gas Compan...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: This study examined the relationship between knowledge application and organizational
sustainability of oil and gas companies in Rivers State. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey in its
investigation of the variables. Primary data was generated through structured administered questionnaire. The
population for this study was is made up of the twenty-four registered indigenous oil servicing companies in
Port Harcourt. Since the population is small, this study therefore adopts the entire population of 24 oil and gas
companies in Rivers State as a census. Five (5) managers were selected from each of 24 oil and gas companies
in Rivers State giving a total of 120 respondents. The reliability of the instrument was achieved by the use of the
Cronbach Alpha coefficient with all the items scoring above 0.70. The hypotheses were tested using the
Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation Statistics while the partial correlation was used to test the moderating effect
of organizational culture. The tests were carried out at a 0.05 significance level.The hypotheses were tested
using the Spearman rank order correlation Coefficient. The tests were carried out at a 95% confidence interval
and a 0.05 level of significance. The study findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between
enterprise knowledge audit and organizational sustainability of oil and gas companies in Rivers State. The study
concludes that when the investment in enterprise knowledge audit by oil and gas companies in Rivers State
positively enhances organizational sustainability. The study recommends that management of oil and gas
companies should ensure that knowledge delivery and analysis should be in sustainable environment within the
organization.
KEYWORD: Knowledge Application, Organizational Sustainability,
Implications Of Human Resource Variables On Supply Chain Performance And Comp...CSCJournals
This paper proposes a conceptual model indicating the effect of Human Resource (HR) variables on supply chain (SC) performance and to suggest best approach suited for Indian manufacturing organizations, in general, and automotive industries, in particular. This study is a part of a larger research project exploring SC related practices. The methodology of critical evaluation involved literature review of empirical research articles on performance measurement, SCM and HR practices. A critical analysis is carried out so as to identify research gaps in content of effect of HR on performance measurement of supply chains, as well as to propose directions for future research. A conceptual model is also proposed. Critical investigation of selected articles led to an idea that there can be significant effect of the role of human involvement on overall SC Performance. It is to be seen that how various parameters, taken from the literature review, affect SC performance and ultimately contributing to its competitiveness. The study is limited to supply chains of the automotive industries and their ancillaries located in Malwa region of M.P., India. Further research can be carried out by using data of various supply chains located in other parts of India to generalize the research. Also, other sectors and industries can be included.
Reconfiguring Cooperation Mechanism and Survival of Deposit Money Banks in So...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: This study examined the relationship between reconfiguring cooperation mechanism and
survival of Deposit Money Banks in South-South, Nigeria. The study adopted the cross-sectional research
survey design. The population for this study was twenty-two deposit money banks registered in Nigeria and
operating in South–South. Primary data was generated through structured questionnaire. Census sampling was
adopted because our population of study was not large. Hence, the entire population of 22 Deposit Money Banks
was adopted as a census. However, the total respondents for this study were 154 Regional/Zonal Managers of
the twenty-two Deposit Money Banks in South-South, Nigeria. The research instrument was validated by
supervisors’ vetting and approval while the reliability of the instrument was achieved by the use of the Cronbach
Alpha coefficient with all the items scoring above 0.70. The hypotheses were tested using the Spearman’s Rank
Order Correlation while the partial correlation was used to test the moderating effect of nature of the
environment. The tests were carried out at a 0.05 significance level. Findings study showed that there is a
significant relationship between reconfiguring cooperation mechanism and survival of deposit money banks in
South-South, Nigeria. Therefore, this study concludes the survival of Deposit Money Banks in South-South,
Nigeria is well enhanced though reconfiguring cooperation mechanism. Hence the study recommends that
Deposit Money Banks should strive to get new knowledge, skills, markets and distribution channels from new
partners and new cooperation mechanisms because this will reduce its product development risks and
investments, and increase the benefit of new products.
KEYWORDS: Agility, Flexibility, Reconfiguring Cooperation Mechanism, Resourcefulness, Survival
International Journal of Marketing Studies; Vol. 6, No. 5; 201TatianaMajor22
International Journal of Marketing Studies; Vol. 6, No. 5; 2014
ISSN 1918-719X E-ISSN 1918-7203
Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education
21
Digital Strategies of Consumer Involvement and Innovation Dynamics:
A Cross-Sector Explorative Study
Eleonora Paolocci1
1 IULM University, Milan, Italy
Correspondence: Eleonora Paolocci, IULM University, Milan, Italy. E-mail: [email protected]
Received: May 24, 2014 Accepted: June 26, 2014 Online Published: September 28, 2014
doi:10.5539/ijms.v6n5p21 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijms.v6n5p21
Abstract
The study aims at exploring the collaborative dynamics between firms and consumers through Web tools. At
present, there is limited empirical research aimed at investigating if and how the involvement of consumers in
the implementation of open approaches, mediated by digital technologies, is actually implemented. The study
presents a recent multifactorial investigation of the topic where literature lacks in. Through the Web-analysis of
practices of a sample group of 180 companies operating in different market sectors, the author wants to explore
spread and type profiles of collaborative strategies, investigating the existence of a possible correlation with the
served markets and other moderator variables. Findings, identifying a ‘spectrum’ of engagement and co-creation
mechanisms, suggest forms of aggregation and profiling in the approach followed by the firms and illustrate how
the characteristics of virtual spaces allow them to explore new frontiers in the implementation of open
approaches, with different degrees of involvement.
Keywords: co-creation, consumer insight, empirical research, open innovation (OI), virtual integration
1. Introduction
Existing academic literature suggests a significant potential of collaboration with consumers in the process of
market value creation through ICTs (von Hippel, 2001; von Hippel & Katz, 2002; Sawhney, Verona, & Prandelli,
2005; Prandelli, Verona, & Raccagni, 2006; Bilgram, Brem, & Voigt, 2008; Füller & von Hippel, 2008;
Prandelli, Sawhney, & Verona, 2008; Füller, Muhlbacher, Matzler, & Jawecki, 2009; Morgan & Wang, 2010).
Considerable attention has been given to the benefits offered by the advent of digital technologies: low-cost
interaction; increase in the speed and duration of the engagement process; easier sharing processes if compared
to what can be done offline, where dynamics are limited to contexts of physical closeness (Dahan & Hauser,
2002; Afuah, 2003). The importance of collaborating with consumers in the development of innovative products
and services has been recognised for many years and there has been a steady proliferation of studies on this topic
(von Hippel, 1976, 1978, 1986, 1988; Grönross, 1990; Day, 1991; Bruce, Leverick, Littler, & Wilson, 1995;
Gales & Mansour-Cole, 1995; Prahalad & Ramaswamy, 2004a; Vargo & Lusch, 2004). However, it is only
recently that the attention g ...
ROLE OF SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN OPTIMIZATION OF OPERATIONAL PERFORM...muo charles
ROLE OF SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN OPTIMIZATION OF OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE INDUSTRY IN KENYA. A CASE OF SAFARICOM LIMITED KENYA
FACTORS AFFECTING GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTICES IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IN INDIAIAEME Publication
Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) has emerged as new management
strategy for automobile organizations to become more environmental friendly, cost
effective and competitive. The study focuses on green supply chain management
practices in Automotive Industry in India. Globally business environment is very
volatile in nature and is featured by uncertainties. Due to rising environmental issues,
awareness on environmental pollution issues combined with industrial development
should be addressed by supply chain management. Therefore Green Supply Chain
Management (GSCM) is an emerging agenda for the industrial organization to
improve their performance on different dimensions such as economic and
environment. GSCM has a parallel development to push green products in context to
the ever growing environmental concerns among the organizations .The objective of
the paper is to explore the factors affecting the Green supply Chain Management in
Automotive Industry in India
Adoption of Vendor Managed Inventory Practices on Supply Chain Performance in...AkashSharma618775
Following the Corona pandemic, which has spread across the world by September 2020, many companies
around the world have been aware of the fact that they should always strive to inculcate and rely on the efficient
supply chains and networks in order to compete effectively in international markets and to sustain their
competitive edge. As a matter of fact, the management of supply chain has caused a paradigm shift in the way most
organisation operates (Brandt, 2009) The main objective of this study was to determine role of adoption of vendor
managed inventory practices on supply chain management performance in the selected automobile industries in
Nairobi County, Kenya with specific objective to establish role of supplier demand visibility, communication
mechanism, inventory decisions, replenishment decisions and supply chain management performance in the
selected automobile industries. The study adopted a cross sectional research design. The target population
comprised employees in supply chain department in selected automobile companies in Nairobi according to their
size. Snowball sampling technique was adopted in this study. A semi- structured questionnaire was administered
through the e-mail survey and hand delivery. Secondary data was obtained from both published and unpublished
records. The questionnaire was tested for validity and reliability. Both quantitative and qualitative techniques was
used to analyses the data with the assistance of SPSS software program version 25. The study found that supplier
demand visibility, communication mechanism, inventory decisions, replenishment decisions have significant role
on supply chain management performance in the selected automobile industries. In conclusion the study
recommended that automobile manufacturing companies should source for more resources, work on its time
constraints and negative attitude from some stakeholders and public when undertaking the process. Further the
companies need to gain visibility into their complex network of suppliers and logistics providers to collectively
sense and properly respond to changes in supply and demand, customers are less likely to tolerate delivery or
product errors. Supply chain demand visibility is crucial in preventing order errors and will prevent customers
from taking their business elsewhere. This will ensures them are knowledgeable about every aspect of your
inventory and allows firms to better help customers by improving performance and reducing errors. Putting in
place the right infrastructure can help firms to achieve better supply chain visibility and therefore reduce costs,
improve performance and identify problems, ultimately improving your reputation and growth.
Mechanisms for co-creation and resources investment in the servitization processIJAEMSJORNAL
It is vital to understand servitization from the perspective of cooperation among actors working to co-create value for a service. Thus, this study uses service-dominant to characterize an integrated theory of servitization, especially by including the co-creation mechanism–resource investment relationship in the servitization process. This study incorporates the theories of servitization and service-dominant logic to propose a theoretical model of servitization. A conceptual model was developed wherein servitization comprises three components: actors, mechanisms, and resources. These components are used to build a theoretical model that is divided into phases of implementation. The model uses mechanisms of interaction between actors and their respective resources as crucial components in the efficient implementation of servitization. This study is the first to consider servitization as three components and establish a model. The model affirms that the mechanisms and resources–present in all phases of implementation—are important to the implementation of servitization.
A study on the chain restaurants dynamic negotiation games of the optimizatio...ijcsit
In the era of meager profit, production costs often become an important factor affecting SMEs’ operating
conditions, and how to effectively reduce production costs has become an issue of in-depth consideration
for the business owners. Especially, the food and beverage (F&B) industry cannot accurately predict the
demand. It many cause demand forecast fall and excess or insufficient inventory pressure. Companies of
the F&B industry may be even unable to meet immediate customer needs. They are faced great challenges
in quick response and inventory pressure. This study carried out the product inventory model analysis of
the most recent year’s sales data of the fresh food materials for chain restaurants in a supply chain region
with raw material suppliers and demanders. Moreover, this study adopted the multi-agent dynamic strategy
game to establish the joint procurement decision model negotiation algorithm for analysis and verification
by simulation cases to achieve the design of dynamic negotiation optimization mechanism for the joint
procurement of food materials. Coupled with supply chain management 3C theory for food material
inventory management, we developed the optimization method for determining the order quantities of the
chain restaurants. For product demand forecast, we applied the commonality model, production and
delivery capacity model, and the model of consumption and replenishment based on market demand
changes in categorization and development. Moreover, with the existence of dependencies between product
demands as the demand forecast basis, we determined the appropriate inventory model accordingly.
which supply chain strategies can guarantee higher manufacturer’s operational...INFOGAIN PUBLICATION
Due to the fact that scientists and practitioners alike have interested on the leveraging manufacturing companies’ operational performance, this research examined which supply chain strategies promise manufacturers higher operational performance. Later on, we clarified whether suitable resources can play an important role in the mentioned causal relationshipsas a moderator and improve the impact of the strategies on operational performance. This study is a descriptive-exploratory research in which primary data was collected from 80 Malaysian manufacturing companies. Bivariate Correlation and Multiple Regression in SPSS was applied for analyzing data. Output showed that many suppliers, few suppliers, and keiretsu network strategies enable manufacturers to achieve satisfactory level of operational performance; but, vertical integration. More importantly, suitable resources can leverage the effect of just vertical integration strategy on operational performance.
Effect of Strategic Partner Practice on Supply Chain Performance in Tea Firms...journal ijrtem
Abstract: Strategic partner relationship is a critical issue for any business, especially in supply chain activities. Therefore, it is expected that firms that deliver e-procurement system in the supply chain are likely to strengthen their partner relationship. The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of strategic partnership management practice on supply chain performance in tea firms in Kenya. The study was guided mainly by Resource Based Theory. Explanatory research design was adopted. The target population was 4200 respondents from 12 tea firms. Purposive and proportional sampling was used to select a sample size of 365 respondents comprising of staff, top management and suppliers. Questionnaires and structured interviews were used to collect primary data. Pearson product moment correlation coefficient and linear regressions were used to test strength of the relationship between variables. The strategic partnership practice positively influences the supply chain performance among the tea firms[r=.535, n=231, p<.05]. The regression model indicated that strategic partnership practice account for 28.7% variation on supply chain performance. Hence tea firms enhanced strategic partnership practice purposely to improve supply chain performance by widening supplier relationships among the stakeholders. Tea firms should therefore embrace sound partnership practices to enhance firms’ supply chain performance which in turn lead to profit maximization.
Key Words: Strategic, Partnership, Practice, Supply chain Management, Supply Chain Performance, Tea Firms
Contract management practice is a vital aspect in any organization that intends to gain a competitive advantage and value for money. In public organizations, every year a major portion of budget allocation is given for procurement of goods and services for various kinds of projects to be done. The study focused on the effect of monitoring intensity on procurement performance of public organizations in Elgeyo Marakwet County. The study was guided by relational contract theory and principal-agent theory. It adopted a descriptive study design utilizing questionnaires as the primary data collection tool. The staff from finance and procurement departments in the County government formed the study’s unit of analysis. The sample for the study was procurement officers and finance officers. It also adopted census sampling on all the target respondents. A pilot study was done in Uasin Gishu County Government. The computer programme Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 aided in data analysis. Data was analyzed using Quantitative data analysis with both descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics like frequencies, percentages, means and cross tabulation will be used while multiple regressions will be used to test the hypothesis. Presentation of finding done using questionnaires which was coded, organized, analyzed and presented using frequency tables, and percentages. The study found that the organization was able to practice monitoring intensity with the view to enhance procurement performance. The results established a positive but weak correlation between the variables (P= 0.288, r=.057). The strength of association was weak. The study concluded that monitoring intensity was a factor that influences procurement performance in organizations. However it was noted that other factors were needed to support this practice. It was recommended that contractors should be allocated with the right amount of resources to complete the projects assigned to them.
Contract management practice is a vital aspect in any organization that intends to gain a competitive advantage and value for money. In public organizations, every year a major portion of budget allocation is given for procurement of goods and services for various kinds of projects to be done. The study focused on the effect of monitoring intensity on procurement performance of public organizations in Elgeyo Marakwet County. The study was guided by relational contract theory and principal-agent theory. It adopted a descriptive study design utilizing questionnaires as the primary data collection tool. The staff from finance and procurement departments in the County government formed the study’s unit of analysis. The sample for the study was procurement officers and finance officers. It also adopted census sampling on all the target respondents. A pilot study was done in Uasin Gishu County Government. The computer programme Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 aided in data analysis. Data was analyzed using Quantitative data analysis with both descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics like frequencies, percentages, means and cross tabulation will be used while multiple regressions will be used to test the hypothesis. Presentation of finding done using questionnaires which was coded, organized, analyzed and presented using frequency tables, and percentages. The study found that the organization was able to practice monitoring intensity with the view to enhance procurement performance. The results established a positive but weak correlation between the variables (P= 0.288, r=.057). The strength of association was weak. The study concluded that monitoring intensity was a factor that influences procurement performance in organizations. However it was noted that other factors were needed to support this practice. It was recommended that contractors should be allocated with the right amount of resources to complete the projects assigned to them.
Environmental Dynamism and Corporate Vitality of Fast Moving Consumer Goods C...YogeshIJTSRD
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performance of Kenya’s state corporations. The study adopted a descriptive research design. A total of 142
parastatals were targeted from which 15 of them were selected to participate in the study. Purposive sampling
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corporations. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in the study. Inferential statistics conducted
were regression analyses. Results indicated that outsourcing practices (p=0.205>0.05) have a negative but
insignificant effect on organizational performance. On the other hand, inventory management practices
(p=0.006<0.05), lean practices (p=0.006<0.05), and strategic supplier relationship management practices
(p=0.001<0.05) all have a positive and significant effect on the performance of state corporations.
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opportunities. At present, Huzhou tourism has become one of the most characteristic tourist cities on the East
China tourism line. With the development of Huzhou City, the tourism industry has been further improved, and
the tourism degree of the whole city has further increased the transformation and upgrading of the tourism
industry. However, the development of tourism in Huzhou City still lags far behind the tourism development of
major cities in East China. This round of research mainly analyzes the current development of tourism in
Huzhou City, on the basis of analyzing the specific situation, pointed out that the current development of
Huzhou tourism problems, and then analyzes these problems one by one, and put forward some specific
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Enhancing Losari Beach Exploration: Augmented Reality for Immersive Visualiza...AJHSSR Journal
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destination within South Sulawesi's diverse array of tourist attractions. Through this technological innovation,
the study seeks to enhance the visibility and appeal of Makassar city's tourism offerings on a global scale.
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alleviate work stress and assess the implementation of more efficient digital technology to enhance employee
performance.
KEYWORDS -digital literacy, employee performance,job stress, multiple regression analysis, workload
management
The Settlement of Construction Disputes Through Dispute Councils From the Per...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT:This research differs from the practice of business activity in the construction services industry,
which may lead to construction disputes. The settlement of construction disputes is a consensus based on the
basic principle of debate. If the discussions between the parties do not reach an agreement, the parties may take
measures to resolve the dispute through the dispute council. Because the standard governing the disputes
committee was not fully regulated, they did not comply with the principle of legal certainty. Therefore, further
research was needed to establish a theoretical basis for regulating the disputes committee in settling construction
disputes. This research is a standard legal research using a legal regulatory, conceptual, and comparative
approach. The research results show that the ideal concept of resolving construction disputes through a dispute
council based on the value of legal certainty is to establish that the position of the dispute council is a special
court that has the authority to resolve construction disputes under construction services agreements. To realize
the position of the Court of Disputation as a special court, it must be based on the creation of philosophical
values, the creationof legislative regulations, and the creation of the institutional structure of the Court of
Disputation.
KEYWORDS-Construction Disputes, Dispute Council, Special Court
VALUES OF ORAL LITERATURE IN THE SOCIETY: A STUDY OF FOLKTALES OFOGBA IN RIVE...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT : Oral literature is a creative work of art that portends high merit and has the creative use of
imagination in preliterate societies. It adopts the genres of literature: drama, prose and poetry in the oral milieu,
using performance as its hallmark. It thrives on the use of oral data because of its orality. This paper focuses on
the moral values or oral literature in the society using Ogba as a spring board. The study was carried out in
communities ofOgba. The population of the study consists of ten towns and village, in Ogba. The theoretical
framework used is Dell Hyme’s ethno-poetics because the works of oral literature relate to the society. This
paper concludes that oral literature serves to against all odds; communicate ideas, emotions, beliefs and
appreciation of life. The folktales in Ogba for instance, serve similar purpose through their
rendition/performance. Through the stories, the younger generation in Ogba society is familiarised with the
customs, traditions, and rituals prevalent in the society. This paper therefore recommends the use of oral
literature in all its genres to inculcate moral values and lessons to the teenagers and youths. Against this
background, Ogba (African) themselves must cease to regard oral literature as primitive and fetish.
KEYWORDS: Values, Oral Literature, Society, Ogba, Folktales
Pormalistikong Pagdalumat sa mga Tula ni Ron CanimoAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Nilayon ng pag-aaral na ito na masuri ang dalawampung (20) tula ni Ron Canimo gamit ang
pormalistikong dulog batay sa mga sumusunod na elemento: (a) Sukat at Tugma, (b) Talinghaga at
Simbolismo, (c) Imahen, (d) Tema, at (e) Diksiyon. Layunin din nitong mataya ang antas ng pagtanggap ng
ginawang pagsusuri gamit ang nabuong instrumento sa pagtataya nito. Sinunod dito ang Input-Process-Output
na balangkas ng pag-aaral at ginamitan ng kwantitatib-deskriptib-ebalwatib na pamamaraan. Sa pamamagitan
ng talatanungang ibinatay sa ginamit ni Morales (2014) na naimodipika ayon sa kahingian ng kasalukuyang
pag-aaral, tatlong (3) gurong eksperto ang nagsilbing tagataya dito na siyang tumiyak sa kahusayan ng nabuong
pagsusuri ng mananaliksik. Gamit ang Content Analysis, natuklasan na makabagong pamamaraan ang istilo na
ginamit ni Ron Canimo sa pagsulat ng mga tula. Lahat ng kanyang mga tula ay walang sinusunod na sukat at
tugma, may iba‟t ibang tayutay at simbolismong ginamit, magkaibang pandama ang pinagana dahil sa mga
imahe at paglalarawang ginawa, iba‟t ibang uri ng pag-ibig ang tinalakay at gumamit ng pormal, impormal o
kumbersasyonal na wika at makabagong istilo sa pagsulat ng tula. Gamit ang mean at standard deviation,
lumabas na “Mataas” ang antas ng pagtanggap sa kabuuan ng mga gurong eksperto na tumaya sa nabuong
pagsusuri. Lumabas din na “Mataas” ang antas ng kanilang pagtanggap sa nabuong pagsusuri batay sa mga
sumusunod na elemento: (a) Sukat at Tugma, (b) Talinghaga at Simbolismo, (c) Imahen, (d) Tema, at (e)
Diksiyon. Mula sa natayang pagsusuri at kinalabasan ng antas ng pagtanggap dito, naitala ang mga paksa sa
Junior High School Filipino na maaaring lapatan at gamitan ng nabuong pagsusuri.
KEYWORDS: Kumbensyunal, Pagdalumat, Pormalistiko, Ron Canimo, Tula
SCHOOL CULTURE ADAPTATION AMONG INDIGENOUS PEOPLES COLLEGE STUDENTS AT A PRIV...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: This qualitative study investigates the adaption experiences of indigenous college students at the
University of Mindanao, Matina-main campus. Eight major themes emerged, including difficulties with language
proficiency, online learning, classroom interaction, examination systems, grading procedures, school regulations,
resource accessibility, coping mechanisms, and future goals. Implications include the requirement for targeted
language proficiency and technology use support, an understanding of adaption processes, interventions to
improve resource accessibility, and equitable public administration policies. The study underlines the importance
of adaptation in various educational contexts, as well as the role of educators and legislators in creating inclusive
learning environments.
KEYWORDS: indigenous college students, adaptation, educational challenges, coping strategies
The effect of Institutional Ownership, Sales Growth and Profitability on Tax ...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: This research aims to test, analyze and obtain empirical evidence about the influence of
institutional ownership, sales growth and profitability on tax avoidance. The object of this research is
manufacturing companies in the consumer goods industry sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI)
in 2018-2022. This research used quantitative research methods and causal research design. The sampling
technique in this research used non-probability sampling with purposive sampling as the basis for determining
the sample so that a sample of 55 samples was obtained. The data used is secondary data obtained from the
official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) during the 2018-2022 period. The data analysis method
used was multiple linear regression analysis with several tests such as descriptive statistical tests, classical
assumption tests, and hypothesis testing using SPSS version 26 statistical software. The results showed that the
institutional ownership variable has no effect on tax avoidance, while the sales growth and profitability has a
negative and significant effect on tax avoidance.
KEYWORDS: Institutional Ownership, Sales Growth, Profitability, Tax Avoidance
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ABSTRAK: Ang mga estratehiya sa pagtuturo ay mahalagang kasangkapan sa paghahatid ng mabisang
pagtuturo sa loob ng silid. Tinukoy sa pag-aaral na ito ang antas ng kagustuhan ng mga mag-aaral sa pagsasadula,
pangkatang talakayan at paggawa ng mga koneksyon sa tunay na karanasan sa buhay bilang mga estratehiya sa
pagtuturo ng panitikan sa Filipino at pasalitang partisipasyon ng mga mag-aaral sa Baitang 7 ng Misamis
University Junior High School, Ozamiz City. Ang ginamit na disenyo sa pananaliksik na ito ay deskriptivcorrelational. Ang mga datos sa pag-aaral ay nagmula sa kabuuang populasyon na 120 na mag-aaral at tatlong
mga guro na tagamasid sa pasalitang partisipasyon ng mga mag-aaral. Ang Talatanungan sa Kagamitan sa
Pagtuturo ng Panitikan at Checklist batay sa Obserbasyon sa Pasalita na Partisipasyon ay ang instrumentong
ginamit sa pagkalap ng datos. Mean, standard deviation, Analysis of Variance at Pearson Product-Moment
Correlation Coefficient ang mga ginamit na estatistiko na sangkap. Inihayag sa naging resulta na ang tatlong piling
estratehiya sa pagtuturo ng panitikan sa Filipino ay may pinakamataas na antas ng kagustuhan ng mga mag-aaral.
Ang antas ng pakilahok ng mga mag-aaral sa paggamit ng tatlong estratehiya sa pagtuturo ng panitikan ay
pinakamataas na nagpapahiwatig na aktibong nakilahok ang mga mag-aaral sa mga gawain. Inihayag din na
walang makabuluhang kaibahan sa antas ng kagustuhan ng mga mag-aaral sa mga estratehiya sa pagtuturo ng
panitikan sa Filipino. Ito ay nangahulugan na gustong-gusto ng mga mag-aaral ang pagkakaroon ng mga
estratehiya sa pagtuturo. Walang makabuluhang kaugnayan ang kagustuhan sa mga estratehiya at antas ng
pakikilahok ng mga mag-aaral. Hindi nakaapekto sa kanilang pakikilahok ang anumang estratehiyang ginamit ng
guro.
KEYWORDS : estratehiya, karanasan, pagsasadula, pagtuturo, pangkatang talakayan
The Role of the Instruction of Reading Comprehension Strategies in Enhancing ...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT :Throughout my studies and teaching English in different language centers and higher studies
institutions, I have come to conclude that students consider Reading comprehension as a nightmare that
frightens them and hinders their language acquisition in the Moroccan EFL Context. This may cause them to
develop an internal psychological obstacle that grows as their lack of the necessary instruments or tools to
overcome are not equipped with. They become lost and unaware about or unfamiliar with the necessary reading
comprehension strategies that could help them to face the problem of misunderstanding or non-understanding
of English texts. Respectively, this article which is only one part of my whole study aims at showing the effect
of teaching reading strategies in enhancing the S1 students‟ familiarity with reading strategies and raising their
frequency use. A sample of 283 University students in EFL context have been chosen randomly and have
attended the usual academic reading classes, yet only 76 are subject to this survey. 38 of them constitute the
experimental group who have attended the treatment regularly in one of the language centers and the other 38
participants are chosen randomly from the whole population to constitute the Control group. They all have
Psychosocial Factors and Deviant Behaviors of Children in Conflict with the L...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT:This study aims to determine the relationship between psychosocialfactors and deviant
behaviors among children in conflict with the law (CICL) inDavao Region. The researchers want to discover the
prevalent factors thatdrive these children to their behaviors. Further, the study sought to determinethe
manifestation of psychosocial factors in terms of life satisfaction, emotionalsupport, self-esteem, and personality
traits. The study's data came from N-83children in conflict with the law (CICL) at the Regional Rehabilitation
Center forYouth (RRCY) in Bago Oshiro, Davao City; all respondents are male. This studyused a total
enumeration sampling technique due to the relatively smallpopulation size. The researchers adapted the
Psychosocial surveyquestionnaires by Zabriskie & Ward (2013) and by John and Srivastava (1999)as well as the
Deviant Behavior Variety Scale (DBVS) by Sanches et al. (2016).Through the use of a validated questionnaire,
the mean and standard deviationare determined. The researchers modified this questionnaire and translated itinto
the respondents' mother tongue (Cebuano) for them to comprehend itbetter. The study discovered no significant
relationship between psychosocialfactors and deviant behaviors of children in conflict with the law (CICL) in
theDavao Region
KEYWORDS :Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL), deviant behaviors, psychosocial factors
Entropy: A Join between Science and Mind-SocietyAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Entropy is join, intersection and interaction between natural science and human mind-society.
We proposed that if internal interactions exist in isolated systems, entropy decrease will be possible for this
system. Management in system is a typical internal interaction within the isolated system. The purpose of
management is to use regulating the internal interactions within the system, and to decrease the increasing
entropy spontaneously. We propose the principle of social civilization and the developing direction is: freedom
of thought, rule of action. Both combinations should be a peaceful revision and improvement of social rules and
laws. Different countries and nations, different religions and beliefs should coexist peacefully and compete
peacefully. The evolution of human society must be coevolution. Its foundation is the evolution of the human
heart and the human nature.
KEYWORDS: entropy, science, society, management, mind, evolution.
A Model of Disaster Resilience Among Colleges and Universities: A Mixed Metho...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT :This research paper aimed to create a comprehensive framework for measuring disaster
resilience in colleges and universities. The study used a mixed method through Exploratory Factor Analysis
(EFA), which involved analyzing data from a survey questionnaire. The questionnaire was developed based on
in-depth interviews with 12 selected participants from the University of Mindanao, as well as relevant literature
and studies. It was reviewed and validated by 10 experts using a method called Content Validity Ratio (CVR).
This questionnaire was then administered to 400 students from 10 different colleges in University of Mindanao.
After conducting the Exploratory Factor Analysis and performing rotations and iterations, the researchers
identified five main constructs that characterize disaster resilience among colleges (1) disaster preparedness, (2)
disaster awareness, (3) community readiness, and (4) disaster management, (5) disaster resilience. The
researchers aimed to create an organization called “Council of College Disaster Volunteers (CCDV)” which
consist of student volunteers. These factors can be used to develop effective management strategies and
strengthen efforts in preventing and managing disasters and accidents.
KEYWORDS:content validity ratio, criminology, disaster resilience, disaster management, exploratory factor
analysis, and Philippines.
Environmental Struggles and Justice Among Lumad Farmers of Davao CityAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT : The study described the various environmental struggles experienced among the participants
and their status in accessing justice. The study followed a qualitative multiple-case study approach; the
participants are the Lumad farmers of Marilog, Davao City selected through a Critical sampling method and
aims to present the environmental violations experienced by the Lumad farmers in Davao City and how it
affected their families and sustenance further, their status in accessing justice is also explored. The study
concluded that the most common struggles the participant experience are Illegal logging and improper waste
disposal, which affect their farms, family, health, and income. Their preferred means to accessing justice is
through barangay settlement; the rigors of accessing courts, such as distance, expenses, fear of ruling, and the
hassle of being called to be present in court, are the most prevalent barriers that hinder the lead farmers from
accessing justice or seeking legal action. Nevertheless, the participants believed that the government would help
them in accessing justice.
KEYWORDS :access to justice, criminology,environmental justice, environmental struggles, lumadfarmers
CYBERBULLYING EXPERIENCES OF UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO CRIMINOLOGY STUDENTSAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT:This paper explores the cyberbullying experiences among Criminology students at the
University of Mindanao. A simple random sampling method was used to distribute the study's online
questionnaire to the respondents and to survey the target population. This study has four hundred (400)
respondents, and the respondents are Criminology students at the University of Mindanao. The findings of this
study revealed that the level of cyberbullying experiences is sometimes manifested. On the other hand, the
cyberbullying experiences of the students indicate a moderate level, which indicates that the cyberbullying
experiences of the respondents are sometimes manifested. Also, the computations showed that among the
indicators presented, the highest mean is obtained in the psychological effect, which implies that there is a
significant effect of cyberbullying experiences of the respondents in terms of the Gender level of the
respondents. Therefore, respondents with a low level of cyberbullying experiences tend to have a moderate level
of cyberbullying experience. However, there is no significant effect in terms of age and year level of the
respondents according to the results regarding the psychological, emotional, and physical impact of
cyberbullying.
KEYWORDS :cyberbullying, emotional, experiences, psychological,physical effect, and simple random
sampling method.
A philosophical ontogenetic standpoint on superego role in human mind formationAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: One of the most significant contributions of psychoanalysis to understand the human being is the
elaboration of a model about the mind from a topical and dynamic perspective. Freud explains the mind by the
constitution of the preconscious, conscious, and subconscious. Later, by three dynamic components: the id, the
ego and the superego. Such an organization of the psychic apparatus supposes not only individual elements, but
social influences along the process of hominization. In this paper, we recover the findings of the renowned
anthropologist Lewis Morgan, trying to link some of them to the psychoanalytic theory. Especially highlighting
the importance of superego in Haidt’s social intuitionism.
Keywords: evolutionism, intuitionism, psychoanalysis, Freud, Haidt, Morgan
Improving Workplace Safety Performance in Malaysian SMEs: The Role of Safety ...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: In the Malaysian context, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) experience a significant
burden of workplace accidents. A consensus among scholars attributes a substantial portion of these incidents to
human factors, particularly unsafe behaviors. This study, conducted in Malaysia's northern region, specifically
targeted Safety and Health/Human Resource professionals within the manufacturing sector of SMEs. We
gathered a robust dataset comprising 107 responses through a meticulously designed self-administered
questionnaire. Employing advanced partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) techniques
with SmartPLS 3.2.9, we rigorously analyzed the data to scrutinize the intricate relationship between safety
behavior and safety performance. The research findings unequivocally underscore the palpable and
consequential impact of safety behavior variables, namely safety compliance and safety participation, on
improving safety performance indicators such as accidents, injuries, and property damages. These results
strongly validate research hypotheses. Consequently, this study highlights the pivotal significance of cultivating
safety behavior among employees, particularly in resource-constrained SME settings, as an essential step toward
enhancing workplace safety performance.
KEYWORDS :Safety compliance, safety participation, safety performance, SME
Psychological Empowerment and Empathy as Correlates of ForgivenessAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: The study explores Psychological Empowerment and Empathy as Correlates of Forgiveness.
The two variables are regarded to have influence on the decision one makes to forgive another. The study aimed
at examining the relationships between psychological empowerment and forgiveness, empathy and forgiveness
and to identify which one of the two,Psychological Empowerment or Empathy, is the more powerful predictor of
forgiveness. The study took a survey design with a sample of 350 drawn from a population of university students
using a self-administered questionnaire with four sections: Personal information, Psychological empowerment
scale, Toronto Empathy questionnaire, and the Heartland Forgiveness Scale (HFS). Data analysis employed
Pearson’s product moment correlation and regression analysis to test hypotheses. The results show significant
relationships between psychological empowerment and forgiveness as well as empathy and forgiveness.
Empathy was found to be the more powerful predictor of forgiveness.
KEY WORDS: Psychological empowerment, empathy, forgiveness
Exploring The Dimensions and Dynamics of Felt Obligation: A Bibliometric Anal...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTARCT: This study presents, to our knowledge, the first bibliometric analysis focusing on the concept of
"felt obligation," examining 120 articles published between 1986 and 2024. The aim of the study is to deepen our
understanding of the existing knowledge in the field of "felt obligation" and to provide guidance for further
research. The analysis is centered around the authors, countries, institutions, and keywords of the articles. The
findings highlight prominent researchers in this field, leading universities, and influential journals. Particularly,
it is identified that China plays a leading role in "felt obligation" research. The analysis of keywords emphasizes
the thematic focuses of these studies and provides a roadmap for future research. Finally, various
recommendations are presented to deepen the knowledge in this area and promote applied research. This study
serves as a foundation to expand and advance the understanding of "felt obligation" in the field.
KEYWORDS: Felt Obligation, Bibliometric Analysis, Research Trends
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Resource-Based Collaboration and Responsiveness of Mobile Telecommunication Companies in Nigeria
1. American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR) 2022
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American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR)
e-ISSN : 2378-703X
Volume-6, Issue-11, pp-68-76
www.ajhssr.com
Research Paper Open Access
Resource-Based Collaboration and Responsiveness of Mobile
Telecommunication Companies in Nigeria
1
UTI, Queen ; 2
Prof. D.I. Hamilton
1,2
Department of Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Rivers, State University,
Nkpolu- Oroworukwo, PMB 5080, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
ABSTRACT : This study examined the relationship between resource-based collaboration and responsiveness
of mobile telecommunications companies in Nigeria.The study adopted the cross-sectional research survey
design. Primary data was generated through structured questionnaire. The population of this study was the four
(4) major mobile telecommunication companies in Nigeria (MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9-Mobile). A census
sampling was adopted hence, the entire four telecommunication companies were studied.However, copies of the
research instrument were distributed to ten senior managers of the four (4) mobile telecommunication
companies in Nigeria bringing the total number to forty (40) respondents. The managers involved included both
non-executive directors and Senior managers at the Headquarters of the four (4) mobile telecommunication
companies in Nigeria located in Lagos.The reliability of the instrument was achieved by the use of the Cronbach
Alpha coefficient with all the items scoring above 0.70. The hypotheses were tested using the Spearman’s Rank
Order Correlation Coefficient. The tests were carried out at a 0.05 significance level. Findings revealed that
there is a significant relationship between resource-based collaborationand responsiveness of mobile
telecommunications companies in Nigeria. Therefore, this study concludes that the engagement in resource-
based collaborationamong mobile telecommunications companies in Nigeria positively enhances their
responsiveness especially in the current dynamic business environment.Hence the study recommends that
mobile telecommunications companies need to continually adopt resource collaborations that influence
responsiveness
I. INTRODUCTION
In today’s economy, nearly all businesses work in precarious and vibrant competitive settings. There
exist many springs of change resulting from factors such as enhanced worldwide competition, decreased lead
time and product life, demand variety and fresh techniques (Khoshnood&Nematizadeh, 2017). Conventional
long-term strategic planning and the strategic approaches that would be unchanged are not bases of competitive
benefit anymore, as there is no surety in most sectors about the development of the company setting and what it
will be like in the future (Doz&Kosonen, 2008). Organizations need to identify and seize possibilities quicker
than their competitors do to attain enhanced agility. According to Salih and Alnaji (2014) it includes carrying
out a thorough evaluation of the key players in a business entity's external environment: vendors, consumers and
competitors.
Responsiveness is the act of being ready and disposed to offer services in a timely manner to clients in a
bid to meet or surpass their expectations by utilizing information obtained from the market. Responsiveness is
important in creating a good impression in the minds of customers which will likely increase their tendency in
prolonging their relationship with the organization. Through technology, organizations are now able to perform
creditably and respond swiftly in line with customers’ expectations that will bring up the level of customers’
satisfaction (Shariq &Tondon, 2012 cited in Georgewill, 2021).
The dynamic business environment has caused some changes in the structure of companies to go beyond
the traditional geographical, industrial and organizational boundaries. Moreover, periods of market uncertainty have
suggested to take advantage from collaborations instead of facing limitations of self-sufficiency in order to access
differ rent sorts of intangible assets. This new phenomenon requires organizations to learn and manage future
opportunities as well as be able to manage existing ones. They must find new sources of improving their
performance and engage in new forms of competition. Companies that rely on inter-organizational collaborations
are more profitable and perform better than vertically integrated counterparts (Tully, 2008). Collaborations help
firms strengthen their competitive position by enhancing market power (Kogut, 2011), increasing efficiencies
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(Ahuja, 2000), accessing new or critical resources or capabilities (Rothaermel &Boeker, 2008), and entering new
markets (Martinez-Noya, Garcia-Canal & Guillen, 2012).
This study was guided by the following research objectives:
i. Examine the relationship between resource-based collaboration and agility of mobile
telecommunications companies in Nigeria?
ii. Assess the relationship between resource-based collaboration and adaptability of mobile
telecommunications companies in Nigeria
iii. Determine the relationship between resource-based collaboration and proactiveness of mobile
telecommunications companies in Nigeria
Fig.1 Conceptual framework for Resource-Based Collaborationsand responsiveness
Source: Desk Research (2022)
II. LITERATURE REVIEW
Theoretical Foundation
Transaction Cost Theory
The transaction cost theory was developed by Coase (1937) and it asserts why companies exist, why
companies expand or source out activities to the external environment. The theory supposes that companies try
to minimize the costs of exchanging resources with the environment, and that companies try to minimize the
bureaucratic costs of exchanges within the company. Companies are therefore weighing the costs of exchanging
resources with the environment, against the bureaucratic costs of performing activities in-house.
Transaction Cost Economics is a theory that offers an alternative approach to the traditional
mainstream economics through a lens of “choice" (Williamson, 2002). This alternative approach is to view the
nature of the firm and its boundaries via the lens of “contract" (Williamson, 2008). In a collaborative
relationship, it has been found that asset specificity and environmental uncertainty positively affect an intention
for a long-term orientation between supply chain partners (Benavides, Luis & Versa de, 2012). The underlying
Assumption of the theory is that there is a transaction cost in any supply chain interaction (Grover & Manoj,
2003). TBased on the classical economics theory, it is assumed that humans have perfect rationality of their
behaviors. Therefore, bounded rationality is viewed as a source of transaction costs because all factors cannot be
considered in the decision-making process (Barros, 2010). It is expected that suppliers may deliver inferior
goods if they know that their clients cannot detect the difference (Wuyts&Geyskens, 2005; Morgan, Anna &
Richard, 2007). This opportunistic behavior leads to the cost of monitoring the outsourced production processes
and the quality of delivered products (Vieira et al., 2011). Although the firm may not discover any opportunistic
behaviour of its suppliers, quality checking is still necessary as long as the expectation of opportunistic behavior
still exists. This theory is relevant to the study as it explained why inter-organisational collaboration occur in
organisations. Further, Nix and Zacharia (2014) noted that firms choose collaborations that minimise transaction
costs. If internal collaborations reduce the transactions costs, then they will be preferred as opposed to external
partnerships. The transaction cost theory has been used by a number of scholars especially in collaboration
related studies. Rota, Reynolds and Zanasi (2014) used the theory to explain the contribution of collaboration
and sustainable relationships to the life cycle analysis in agri-food supply chains.
Responsiveness
Resource-Based
Collaborations
Agility
Adaptability
Proactiveness
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Resource-based Collaborations
Resource-based inter-organizational collaborations (RBIOCs) by-pass the limitations of competition
and organizational boundaries as all the tangible and intangible resources can be shared and combined.
Resources, tangible and intangible, are strategically important not only for companies operating autonomously
(Tiwana, 2000), but also for companies joining in networks or inter-organizational collaborations with
customers, competitors, suppliers, subcontractors and partners (Ritter &Gemunden, 2003).
RBIOCs refer to those inter-enterprise relationships where each partner focuses on core competences, as well as
on the accessibility to external capabilities (Mentzas, 2006). cccc and has been considered as a productive factor
capable to influence the performance of a productive system (Corvello&Migliarese, 2007).
Moreover, RBIOCs affect the strategic initiatives of the involved companies by combining competences,
sharing resources, distributing risks, and running from minor incremental improvements right through to radical
innovation. In other words, these collaborations offer the possibility of exploiting potential cognitive synergies
and accessing resources wherever located within the network (Wilkinson & Young, 2002).
Responsiveness
Responsiveness refers to the extent to which firms react rapidly to changes in a business environment
to seize potential opportunities (Bernardes& Hanna, 2009). This responsiveness reflects “the efficiency and
effectiveness with which firms sense, interpret, and act on market stimuli (Garrett, Covin&Slevin, 2009), and
has been treated as a competitive advantage. For example, Wei and Wang (2011) proposed that this
responsiveness represents a competitive marketing advantage by deploying resources to satisfy customer needs.
Inman Sale, Green, Jr and Whitten (2011) noted that a firm with a high level of responsiveness outperforms its
competitors in terms of operations. Inman et al. (2011) noted that a firm with a high level of responsiveness
outperforms its competitors in terms of operations.
Scholars have conducted numerous studies to explore how organizational responsiveness can be enhanced (Wei
&Wang, 2011). According to Bernardes and Hanna (2009) central to this concept of organizational
responsiveness seems to be the capability to learn fast in an environment where changes are fast-paced and
difficult to foresee. Accordingly, scholars have increasingly realized that to develop and maintain
responsiveness, a firm must constantly learn from partners with rich experiences in terms of responding to
market changes (Yu, Jacobs, Salisbury & Enns, 2013).
From the perspective of dynamic capabilities, organizational responsiveness assumes the role of adaptive
capacity, which is reflected in the company's ability to reconfigure its resources and coordinate processes
according to the fast-changing environment. Although some recent research has been carried out into the
responsiveness of firms from the perspective of dynamic capabilities (Thongsodsang&Ussahawanitchakit,
2011), these investigations are still in their early stages and require more consistent results. What can be
observed is that the perspective of dynamic capabilities is a versatile integrated theoretical approach both to the
broader theories of management, such as RBV, and the more specific approaches to marketing, as in the case of
market orientation (Morgan, 2012).
Agility
A standard definition of agility is that it is “... the ability to create and respond to change. It is a way of
dealing with, and ultimately succeeding in, an uncertain and turbulent environment” (Agile Alliance, 2020).
Gren and Lenberg (2019) have proposed a shorter and more straightforward definition of agility as
“responsiveness to change”. From these definitions, it becomes clear that the concept of agility is mostly
concerned with organizational responsiveness and adaptability in what many commentators describe as
increasingly turbulent and dynamic competitive environments (Millar, Groth& Mahon, 2018). Strategic agility
has to do with the capacity to respond swiftly to changing situations as demonstrated by business organisations.
The ability of an organisation to have the foresight to see the trend and forecast the future in order to respond
appropriately defines the strategic agility of such an organisation.
Strategic Agility (SA) is the ability of a firm to respond swiftly to changing environmental conditions. The
flexibility in the operational responses of firms to discontinuities and volatility in the business environment
defines the SA of a firm. Firms that are embedded with SA capability can successfully predict and adapt to new
opportunities and threats. In line with this, Mavengere (2013) posits that SA has to do with an organisation’s
sensitivity to or being armed with the foresight to understand and predict novel happenings in the environment
where the organisation operates. It is the capability of a firm to identify and react to environmental opportunities
and threats with affluence, speed, and nimbleness (Tallon&Pinsonneault, 2011).
Strategic agility has to do with the capacity to respond swiftly to changing situations as demonstrated by
business organisations. The ability of an organisation to have the foresight to see the trend and forecast the
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future in order to respond appropriately defines the SA of such an organisation. Tende and Ekanem (2018) opine
that SA is the capability of an organisation to predict, anticipate, and forecast trends and events in the business
environment to fashion appropriate response with proactive moves. Therefore, survival is no longer guaranteed
on the premise of having financial muscle or capital, but in the ability to adjust to changes in the environment
and device means to stay relevant. Akhigbe and Onuoha (2019) posit that it is no longer the fittest organisation
that last longer, but organisations with high resilience and capacity to adjust.
Adaptability
Adaptability is an aspect of resilience that reflects, learning, flexibility to experiment and adopt novel
solutions, and the development of generalized responses to broad classes of challenges (Walter, et al., (2006).
According to Bowden (1946) researching the past world war, adaptive capability is the ability or inclination of
individuals or group to maintain an experimental attitude towards new situations as they occur and to act in
terms of changing circumstances. Adaptability is addressed in this context through two approaches; socio
environmental and organizational (Mc Manus, et al; 2008).
An organization’s ability to adapt is at the heart of their ability to display resilient characteristics. Starr,
et al; (2003) discusses the importance of adaptation and notes that the aim is to create advantages over less
adaptive competitors. This suggests that adaptability is also linked to competitiveness. Dalziell and Mc Manus
(2004) define adaptability as the engagement and involvement of organizational staff so that they are
responsible, accountable and occupied with developing the organization’s resilience through their work because
they understand the links between the organization’s resilience and its long-term success. It is the ability of the
system to respond to the changes in its external environment and to recover from damage of internal structures
with the system that affect its ability to achieve its purpose.
Organizational adaptation is a process of adjustment to the change and environmental uncertainty, of
maintaining an effective alignment with the environment while internal interdependencies are efficiently
managed (Miles & Snow, 2003). The process is considered a dynamic process, with adaptation being the
strategic aspect needed to achieve competitive advantage in a long-term perspective. The process of adaptation
is not seen as phenomenon, but rather as a result of complex interactions that consider the changes in the
external environment on one side, and on the other side the internal environment. Further, the process of
adaptation is affected by previous decisions on strategic positioning according to this stream of research. While
organizational characteristics enable firms to design and implement certain strategies, routines that take a firm to
learn, adapt, change and renew itself constantly can be considered dynamic routines (Teece, Pisano &Shuen,
1997).
Proactiveness
According to Onyema and Hamilton (2020) proactiveness is a firm’s ability to think ahead, foresee,
initiate a change or take a first mover leap rather than being reactionary or defensive in its strategic posture.
Proactiveness refers to an on-going perspective where a firm actively seeks to anticipate and take advantage of
opportunities to develop and introduce new products and implement changes to existing firm’s strategies and
tactics.
Pro-activeness is related to initiative and first-mover advantages and to taking initiative by anticipating and
pursuing new opportunities (Lumpkin & Dess, 1996). The oxford dictionary defines pro-activeness as acting in
anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes. Lumpkin & Dess (1996) argued that pro-activeness may be
crucial to an Entrepreneurial Orientation because it suggests a forward-looking perspective that is accompanied
by innovative and entrepreneurial activity. Pro-activeness relates to market opportunity in entrepreneurship by
seizing initiative and acting opportunistically in order to shape the environment, that is, to affect trends and,
perhaps, even to create demand. The characteristics of a Proactive enterprise involve aggressiveness and
unconventional tactics towards rival enterprises in the same market segment, such enterprises shape their
environments by actively seeking and exploiting opportunities. Proactive firms introduce new products,
technologies, administrative techniques to shape their environment and not react to it (Callaghan, 2009).
Proactiveness is an opportunity-seeking, forward-looking perspective involving introducing new
products or services ahead of the competition and acting in anticipation of future demand to create, change and
shape the environment (Lumpkin & Dess, 1996; Kreiser et aI., 2002). Proactiveness is manifested in: aggressive
behavior directed at rival firms and the organizational pursuit of favorable business opportunities. It is simply
the ability to take initiative, whenever the situation demands. Porter (1985) suggested that in certain situations,
firms could utilize proactive behavior in order to increase their competitive position in relation to other firms.
Proactiveness is concerned with first mover and other actions aimed at seeking to secure and protect market
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share and with a forward-looking perspective reflected in actions taken in anticipation of future demand
(Dimitratoset al., 2004). It refers to processes aimed at anticipating and acting on future needs by seeking new
opportunities which may or may not be related to the present line of operation, introduction of new products and
brands ahead of competition, strategically eliminating operations which are in the mature or declining stages of
life cycle (Green et al., 2008; Kreiser& Davis, 2010). Thus, proactiveness pertains to a willingness to initiate
change, to which competitors then respond.
The concepts of innovativeness and risk-taking are related to pro-activeness because to innovate and
take risks indeed requires no more than the intention to leave the comfort zone and cause change and drive
business growth through the launch of a new product or process (Kandemir&Acur, 2012; Talke&Hultink, 2010).
Proactiveness as a dimension of EO refers to “the will and foresight to seize new opportunities” (Lumpkin &
Dess, 1996). A proactive firm is forward-looking and opportunity-seeking (Talkeet al., 2011). It focuses on the
future and seeks to capitalize on opportunities it sees by using all its knowledge of the environment, that is, the
needs of customers, supply of resources, technology availability, competitor strategies, etc. Pro-activeness is
related to first-mover advantage since a firm which is able to anticipate future needs and develop new products
to meet such needs ahead of competition tends to capture advantageous positions in sourcing, funding, access to
markets, etc. (Rauch et al., 2009).
Resource-Based Collaboration and Responsiveness
Gachengo, Muli and Maina (2017) carried out a study on the effect of resource-based collaborations on
performance of courier firms in Nairobi City County. The study was anchored on the Resource Based View
Theory. The study used a combination of descriptive and explanatory research designs. The target population
consisted of 423 managers in 141 courier firms as at January 30th 2015(CAK, 2015) and the stratified sampling
procedure was used to group the firms into strata using the licensing category. The study used mainly Primary
data which was collected using self-administered questionnaire. Quantitative data was analyzed using both
descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize data while inferential statistics
applied stepwise multiple regression analysis to test hypothesized relationships. Content analysis was also used
for qualitative data. The analysis used SPSS Version 21 to aid data analysis. The study findings were that
resource-based collaborations had a positive significant influence on the performance of Courier firms in
Nairobi City County.
Faems, Looy and Debackere (2005) carried out a study on inter-organizational collaboration and innovation:
Toward a portfolio approach. This study empirically addresses this research question by analyzing data on 221
Belgian manufacturing firms collected in the Community Innovation Survey, a biannual survey organized by
Eurostat and the European Commission aimed at obtaining insights into the innovation practices and
performance of companies within the various European Union (EU) member states. The Tobit analysis whereby
the total turnover resulting from new or improved products acts as the dependent variable. The results showed
that there was a positive relationship between inter-organisational collaboration and innovative performance of
Belgian manufacturing firms. The study also showed that the impact differed depending on the nature of
partners involved suggesting a moderating role of the type of collaborative partnerships on the relationship
between collaboration and performance. This study did not, however, include organisational characteristics or
competitiveness in the model and, therefore, offers a gap in research that the present study seeks to bridge. It
further focused on the innovation performance yet the present study focuses on entirely different performance
measures.
Based on the foregoing, the following hypotheses were derived:
Ho1: There is no significant relationship between resource-based collaboration and agility
Ho2: There is no significant relationship between resource-based collaboration and adaptability
Ho3: There is no significant relationship between resource-based collaboration and proactiveness.
III. METHODOLOGY
The study adopted the cross-sectional research survey design. Primary data was generated through
structured questionnaire. The population of this study was the four (4) major mobile telecommunication
companies in Nigeria (MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9-Mobile). A census sampling was adopted hence, the entire four
telecommunication companies were studied.However, copies of the research instrument were distributed to ten
senior managers of the four (4) mobile telecommunication companies in Nigeria bringing the total number to
forty (40) respondents. The managers involved included both non-executive directors and Senior managers at
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the Headquarters of the four (4) mobile telecommunication companies in Nigeria located in Lagos.The
reliability of the instrument was achieved by the use of the Cronbach Alpha coefficient with all the items
scoring above 0.70. The hypotheses were tested using the Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation Coefficient. The
tests were carried out at a 0.05 significance level.
IV. DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
The level of significance 0.05 was adopted as a criterion for the probability of accepting the null
hypothesis in (p> 0.05) or rejecting the null hypothesis in (p <0.05).The level of relationship between Resource-
Based Collaborationswith each of the measures of responsiveness is to examine the extent Resource-Based
Collaborationscan impact on the outcome of each measure of responsiveness.
Table 1 Correlations Matrix for Resource-Based Collaborations and measures
of Responsiveness
Resource-
Based
Collaborat
ions
Agilit
y
Adaptab
ility
Proactiven
ess Innovativeness
Spearman's
rho
Resource-Based
Collaborations
Correlation
Coefficient
1.000 .667**
.768**
.660**
.601**
Sig. (2-tailed) . .000 .000 .000 .000
N 37 37 37 37 37
Agility Correlation
Coefficient
.667**
1.000 .685**
.440**
.273
Sig. (2-tailed) .000 . .000 .006 .102
N 37 37 37 37 37
Adaptability Correlation
Coefficient
.768**
.685**
1.000 .450**
.178
Sig. (2-tailed) .000 .000 . .005 .291
N 37 37 37 37 37
Proactiveness Correlation
Coefficient
.660**
.440**
.450**
1.000 .728**
Sig. (2-tailed) .000 .006 .005 . .000
N 37 37 37 37 37
**. Correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed).
Source: SPSS Output
Ho1: There is no significant relationship between resource-based collaboration and agility of mobile
telecommunications companies in Nigeria.
Table 1 shows a Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient (rho) of 0.667 on the relationship between
resource-based collaboration and agility. This value implies that a strong relationship exists between the
variables. The direction of the relationship indicates that the correlation is positive; implying that an increase in
agility was as a result of the adoption of resource-based collaboration. Therefore, there is a strong positive
correlation between resource-based collaboration and agility of mobile telecommunications companies in
Nigeria.Similarly displayed in the Table 1is the statistical test of significance (p-value) which makes possible
the generalization of our findings to the study population. From the result obtained from Table 1, the sig-
calculated is less than significant level (p = 0.000 < 0.05). Therefore, based on this finding the null hypothesis
earlier stated is hereby rejected and the alternate upheld. Thus, there is a significant relationship between
resource-based collaboration and agility of mobile telecommunications companies in Nigeria.
Ho2: There is no significant relationship between resource-based collaboration and adaptability of mobile
telecommunications companies in Nigeria.
Similarly, Table 1 shows a Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient (rho) of 0.768 on the relationship
between resource-based collaboration and adaptability. This value implies that a strong relationship exists
between the variables. The direction of the relationship indicates that the correlation is positive; implying that an
increase in resource-based collaboration was as a result of the adoption of adaptability. Therefore, there is a
strong positive correlation between resource-based collaboration and adaptability of mobile telecommunications
companies in Nigeria.Also displayed in the Table 1 is the statistical test of significance (p-value) which makes
possible the generalization of our findings to the study population. From the result obtained from Table 1, the
sig- calculated is less than significant level (p = 0.000 < 0.05). Therefore, based on this finding the null
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hypothesis earlier stated is hereby rejected and the alternate upheld. Thus, there is a significant relationship
between resource-based collaboration and adaptability of mobile telecommunications companies in Nigeria.
Ho3: There is no significant relationship between resource-based collaboration and proactiveness of mobile
telecommunications companies in Nigeria.
Furthermore, Table 1 shows a Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient (rho) of 0.660 on the relationship
between resource-based collaboration and proactiveness. This value implies that a strong relationship exists
between the variables. The direction of the relationship indicates that the correlation is positive; implying that an
increase in proactiveness was as a result of the adoption of resource-based collaboration. Therefore, there is a
strong positive correlation between resource-based collaboration and proactiveness of mobile
telecommunications companies in Nigeria.Also displayed in the Table 1 is the statistical test of significance (p-
value) which makes possible the generalization of our findings to the study population. From the result obtained
from Table 1, the sig- calculated is less than significant level (p = 0.000 < 0.05). Therefore, based on this
finding the null hypothesis earlier stated is hereby rejected and the alternate upheld. Thus, there is a significant
relationship between resource-based collaboration and proactiveness of mobile telecommunications companies
in Nigeria.
V. DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
The findings showed that there is a positive significant relationship between resource-based
collaboration and responsiveness of mobile telecommunications companies in Nigeria. This finding confirms the
earlier finding of Dangelico and Pontrandolfo (2013) who assessed 122 Italian companies on the effect of
environmental collaborations on firm performance and found that market performance is influenced by
capabilities to implement environmental actions with a focus on energy and pollution and to develop
collaborations both with business and with non-business actors. The study further showed that none of the firms’
characteristics (size of the firm, age of the firm, and ISO certification) influence performance. This study limited
itself to environmental collaborations whereas the present study focuses on all other available inter-firm
collaborations.
Similarly, the study also agrees with the previous finding of Zacharia, Nix and Lusch (2009) who carried out a
study on a sample of 342 supply chain managers from multiple industries in USA to assess the effect of
collaboration between buyers and suppliers on business performance. The results showed that higher levels of
collaborations led to improved organisational performance and profitability. Further, independence of
knowledge and supply chain partner insight was found to mediate the relationship while operational and
relational outcomes moderated the relationship. Firm characteristics and competitiveness were not included in
the model and, therefore, the present study offers a new insight into this relationship. The study had focused on
buyer-supplier relationships while the present study will go beyond the scope.
VI. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
The study concludes that through resource-based collaborations mobile telecommunications companies
in Nigeria can positively enhances their level organisational responsiveness. Similarly, the study concludes that
through relational-based collaborations mobile telecommunications companies in Nigeria can positively
enhances their level organisational responsiveness. The study recommends that management of Mobile
telecommunications companies could develop sustainable innovation by collaborating with customers and
enhance their firm social performance.
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