African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovations (AJeIN)

Green Innovations and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria

2025-02-07T12:06:46+00:00

Abstract

This study evaluates the relationship between green innovations and performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The objectives are to examine the connection between green knowledge, green products, green process, green management and performance of SMEs. The sample size for this study was (75) and questionnaires were employed as the source of data collection and administered to respondents. The hypotheses were tested using ordinary least square regression and the findings revealed that there is no significant relationship between green knowledge and performance. This is contrary to the fact that three of the independent variables namely; green product, green process and green management exhibit significant positive relationships with performance of SMEs in Nigeria. The study recommends that management should devote more effort to acquiring comprehensive knowledge of green innovation and invest more on research and development of green product as a means of sustaining businesses.

Key Words: Green Innovations, Performance, Knowledge, Products.

Conceptualizing Leadership Traits as Correlate of Trade Union Leaders’ role Performance in Nigeria

2025-02-07T12:12:09+00:00

Abstract

Various socio-psychological factors such as the effect of leadership traits on trade union leaders’ role performance have not been receiving substantial attention. Hence, this study focused on the effect of leadership traits on trade union leaders’ role performance. Descriptive research of ex-post facto was adopted. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 1,100 trade from the one-third industrial unions of all the registered labour unions under the Nigerian labour congress The instrument used were leadership traits scale (LTS) with reliability coefficient, r = 0.82; and leaders’ role performance scale (LRPS), r = 0.76. Research question, and hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance were applied. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical (contingency) tools. The study revealed that leadership traits were potent factors in enhancing the role of trade union leaders of workplaces in Nigeria. Therefore, the design for effective leadership role performance should focus on leadership traits’ enhancement towards leaders’ role performance.

Key Words: trade union leaders, roles performance, leadership traits, personality traits

Redundancy Employers Cryptic Strategy for Organizational Downsizing and Trade Union Response

2025-02-07T12:16:31+00:00

Abstract

Redundancies are legal in Nigeria as it is recognized by the Nigerian Labour Act and the Nigerian Courts. The Act defines redundancy as perpetual elimination of jobs due to excessive workforce. However, employers and businesses declare redundancy not just because of excess manpower as stipulated by law but for several other unrelated reasons. Are employers required by law to prove that it is a role that is being made redundant rather than the employee? This paper investigated if redundancies have become a cryptic strategy for employers to reduce their workforce and what are the responses of the trade unions. The study carried out an archival study using secondary sources of information which were retrieved from print and online literature. Several companies across banking, telecommunications, logistics, manufacturing, oil and gas and the public service sector which disengaged workers citing redundancy of roles and the responses of trade unions were analyzed. Human Capital Theory and Psychological Contract Theory were utilized as the theoretical framework and findings revealed that most employers in Nigeria do not completely adhere to procedures and requirements for redundancy as stipulated in the Labour Act. Trade unions’ responses ranges from picketing, street protest, strike actions and institution of legal actions against employers and organizations. Transparency, clear communication, objectivity, stakeholders engagement, clear guidelines for calculation and prompt payment of redundancy package, clear definition of redundancy disengagements, and amendment to the Nigerian labour law to accommodate the different type of workers in Nigeria are the recommendations of the study.

Key Words: Redundancy, courts, trade union, labour, employer, employee, organization, disengagement.

The Impact of Organizational Culture on Employee Turnover among Employees of Telecommunication Companies in Lagos, Nigeria

2025-02-07T12:22:03+00:00

Abstract

This study through the lens of Hofstede's Cultural Dimension and Schein's Model of Organizational Culture examines the impact of organizational culture on employee turnover among employees of Telecommunication companies in Lagos. The study adopted a descriptive research design while a survey was adopted as a research strategy. The sample consists of 254 employees of Telecommunications in Lagos state, Nigeria. The questionnaire was used to collect data from the participants. The study adopted Pearson Product-Moment Correlation to test the research hypotheses. Research findings showed a direct, strong, and significant relationship between leadership style and commitment to work among the employees of telecommunications companies; there is a significant relationship between the reward system and job satisfaction among employees of telecommunication companies. And that there is a direct, strong, and significant relationship between communication practices and work-life balance among employees of telecommunications companies.

Key Words: Commitment, Communication, Employees, Leadership Style, Organizational Culture, Reward System