African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovations (AJeIN)

Leadership and Innovative Work Behaviour amongst Artisans in Construction Industry: A Study of Vita Construction Ltd

2025-07-15T09:06:04+00:00

Leadership has become an important discussion in the literature because of its relevance in building the resilience of organisations. This study, therefore, examines the influence of leadership on innovative work behaviour of construction artisans at Vita Construction Ltd Lagos, Nigeria. The study focuses on adaptive and transformational leadership to drive innovative work of artisans with the aid of social cognitive theory, and adaptive leadership model. The study applied a mixed-method using questionnaire and interview schedules for 604 artisans working at Vita Construction out of which 241 were selected. In the process of questionnaire administration, 238 copies were validly filled and returned while 7 artisans from Vita Construction Limited were selected for the interview schedules. Simple regression and Pearson correlation were deployed to analyse the two hypotheses. The findings reveal that adaptive and transformational leadership styles have positive and significant influence on innovative work behaviour of construction artisans and this is validated by the outcomes of the interviews. The study, therefore, recommends that entrenching effective leadership styles can improve innovation outcomes of artisans in construction sector.

Key Words: Adaptive leadership, adaptive model, innovative work behaviour, leadership styles, transformational leadership

Problems and Prospects of Academic Collaboration in Business Teacher Education Programmes in Colleges of Education in Delta State

2025-07-15T09:10:07+00:00

Abstract

This study explored the challenges and opportunities of academic collaboration in business teacher education programmes at colleges of education in Delta State. Guided by two research questions, data were gathered through a survey of 123 lecturers, using structured questionnaires. The analysis involved calculating the mean and standard deviation. Results revealed significant issues, including limited resources, poor communication between institutions, and a lack of institutional support. Conversely, notable opportunities included increased research prospects, better teaching methods, and greater global exposure for students and faculty. The findings emphasised the importance of stronger partnerships between colleges and external organisations to promote professional growth, curriculum relevance, and a more vibrant educational setting. The study recommended that both institutional leaders and government agencies invest in fostering meaningful academic collaborations.

Key Words: Academic Collaboration, Business Teacher Education, Colleges of Education, Collaborative Academic Programmes, Collaborative Research

The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Decision Making: A Study of First Bank Nigeria

2025-07-15T09:17:32+00:00

The fast-paced nature of the Nigerian banking industry, coupled with regulatory pressures, market volatility, and competitive dynamics have heightened stress levels and strain emotional resilience. In such environment, leaders may struggle to maintain composure, leading to impulsive or emotionally-driven decision-making rather than rational, strategic choices. Therefore, this study leverage Goleman’s emotional intelligence (EI) performance theory, and Mayer, Salovey and Caruso’s EI ability model to examine the role the role of emotional intelligence in decision making in First Bank Nigeria. The study employed a multiple-stage sampling method whereby ten (10) branches of First Bank within the Lagos metropolis were randomly selected initially. Subsequently, fifteen (15) employees from each of these ten (10) branches were chosen through random sampling. In total, the study included 138 respondents, and this puts the response rate at 92% of administered copies of questionnaire retrieved and found usable. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were employed to analyze the collected data. The findings demonstrated a positive and significant relationship between emotional intelligence and effective decision-making, strategic decision-making, and effective team decision-making by managers. The study, therefore, recommends that management within the bank need to prioritize the development of an effective emotional resilience program, as this initiative is capable of cultivating a healthier and more emotionally intelligent leadership team, ultimately enhancing overall organizational performance.

Key Words: Effective decision-making, effective team decision-making, emotional intelligence, strategic decision-making

The Survival of Gauteng-Based Businesses after Business Incubation

2025-07-15T09:22:26+00:00

Business incubation influences the long-term development and expansion of emerging enterprises in Gauteng, specifically their market sustainability following graduation from an incubation programme. The research problem investigated was that the long-term influence of business incubation practices on the survival of businesses post graduating from a business incubation programme is not traceable. A qualitative inductive approach employing semi-structured interviews was utilised. The focus was on incubatees who completed the incubation programme and have been out of the programme for more than six months. Data was also obtained from incubation practitioners using focus group interactions with a snowball sampling strategy. The business incubation theory examined the survival strategies to determine the relationship between incubation services and post-incubation entrepreneurship. The research findings indicate that incubators promote the development and market expansion of emerging entrepreneurs’ post-incubation. A further analysis revealed that incubators remain deficient in mentoring strategies and securing of funding. This recommended that the development of a post-incubation monitoring and evaluation system is key for business incubators in Gauteng and the incubation programme should not only offer technical training, but also integrate the services of the incubatees into supplier development initiatives offered by their multinational stakeholders. Incubatees’ businesses can be given preferential consideration by the incubator’s stakeholders in the provision of services required by them.

Key Words: Business incubation, post-incubation, emerging businesses