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Effect of Exchange Rate Volatility on Return on Assets of Consumer Goods Manufacturing Companies Listed In Nigeria

The financial performance of consumer goods firms in Nigeria is constrained by a weak macroeconomic framework with persistent exchange rate volatility, multiple exchange rate windows and forex restrictions, and distortionary activities by the central bank. Thus, persistent exchange rate volatility exposes the companies to external risks because their projected revenue and costs, alongside profit margin and earnings per share, are affected. Hence this study examined the effect of exchange rate...

A Study on impact of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) System

New technologies, global competition, and increased customer demands are forcing organizations to reconsider how they can take advantage of Information Technology (IT) capabilities to better manage their supply chains. To survive and stay ahead in today's competitive world, companies are pushed to their limits in search for organizational skills and technologies. Of those Supply Chain Management and Enterprise Resource Planning are the two most primarily used terms. Supply chain management is...

The Impact of Corporate Governance on Financial Performance of Commercial Public Enterprises in the Service Industry: A Case Study of NamPost

Abstract Poor corporate governance is one of the major problems faced by commercial public enterprises in Namibia. Therefore, this study aims at determining the aspects of corporate governance that impact financial performance of Nampost. The objective of the study is to evaluate corporate governance at Nampost, determine corporate governance elements that influence financial performance; identify adjustment to be made to improve corporate governance and establishing governance factors that ...

THE IMPACT OF SUBSIDY REINVESTMENT AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME (SURE-P) ON THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF YOUTHS IN BENUE STATE—NIGERIA (2012—2015)

ABSTRACT The various government interventionist programmes aimed at economically empowering the youths have failed woefully to achieve set targets. Youth unemployment in the country therefore, has become more pervasive as it increases by the day. This study was conducted to assess the impact made by SURE-P in economically empowering Nigerian youth and reducing anti-social activities among them, with particular reference to Benue State. Survey method was used in the inquiry and data obtained ...

A Conceptual Study of Omni-Channel Buying Behavior

Abstract: It is very important to understand the psychology and behavior of the customer for preferring the channels for buying products, but very little researches are carried out for distribution channels for necessary articles and accessories in Indian contests. The number of purchase and orientation channels has increased, challenges in the retail sector have also increased, so there is a need to study the Omni-channel buying behavior of customers. It is a big challenge to understand the...

The Impact of Government Expenditure on Nigeria Economic Growth (2011 - 2020)

                                                                 ABSTRACT   This study empirically examines the impact of Government Expenditure on Nigeria Economic Growth from the period of 2011 to 2020. The main objective was to examine its impact and as well as to ascertain the causal relationship between Government Expenditure and Nigeria Economic Growth. To achieve these objectives, secondary data were collected from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statis...

The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative on Company Bottomline (2008 - 2017)

 ABSTRACT   This study empirically examines the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative on Company bottom line The main objective was to examine its impact and as well as to investigate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), profitability of bottom line of listed companies on Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE). To achieve these objectives, data was sourced from financial statements and company’s annual reports selected manufacturing firms in Nigeria for the period 2008 to 2017. Ra...

Diversified Views on the Discourse on the Structural Adjustment Program (SAP)

Introduction The Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) was a blueprint of the Bretton Woods institutions, the World Bank (WB), and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the economic rejuvenation and the development of Nigeria’s economy. According to them, IMF and WB, Nigeria’s then economic quagmire was because of mal-adjustment and not exploitation of Nigeria in the capitalist global economy. The term Structural Adjustment by the Bretton Woods institutions is denoting of, a short-term...

A Literature Review on Islamic Finance Modes as an Alternative Approach to Finance the Business Model of a Circular Economy

This study explores how Islamic Finance Modes can provide alternative sources of financing business models in a circular economy. A comparative analysis of the Islamic Finance Modes such as Musharakah, (Equity Sharing), (Mudarabah), (Silent partnership), Forward sale (Salam), Manufacturing Financing (Istisna), Leasing (Ijarah), Sukuk (Investment Certificate), Qard Hassan (Beneficence Loans), Wakalah, (Agency contract) Kafalah (Suretyship Contract), and Ju’ala (Service Agency) were undertake...

EFFECT OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY: AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF NIGERIAN ECONOMY

Abstract: The study sought to ascertain the effect of Covid-19 lockdown on the Nigerian economy: An empirical Assessment of Nigerian economy. The study adopted survey design. In this study structured questionnaires were administrated to Nigerians of different ranks in the states in Nigeria. The data collected with the questionnaires were analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20. Two hypotheses were formulated and tested using Godden Statistical tool for analysi...

AN EVALUATION OF CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP AND STRATEGIC PLANNING IN SELECTED HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA

Abstract: The study interrogates the link between Customer Relationship and Strategic, Planning in selected hotel industries in South-East Nigeria. The study ascertains the relationship between strategic planning on customer relationship in hotel industry, relationship between strategic planning and operations of hotel industry and there is any relationship between customer relations on strategic planning process. The study was carried out the use of survey research method which involved the...

MANAGEMENT OF TRADE FAIRS AND EXHIBITION AS BUSINESS GAME TECHNIQUES FOR ACHIEVING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CO-OPERATION: AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF SOUTH EAST NIGERIA

Abstract: The research work is on "management of trade fairs and exhibition as business game technique achieving international business co-operation: An assessment of South East Nigeria is a purpose chose topic due its relevance in economic growth. International trade fair effect on business promotion and as such, helps in developing the economy of nation and that of the global. A bold attempt has been made in this project research to define and unravel the problems and prospects of trade fa...

An Evaluation Of The Effect Of Strategic Planning On Management Of Selected Hospitality Industry In South East Nigeria

Abstract: The study sought to determine the effect of strategic planning on management of selected hospitality industry in South East Nigeria was motivated by the need to provide solution to the problem of management of hospitality industries and strategic planning on hospitality industries in South East Nigeria. The Study set out to accomplish the two objectives from which research questions and hypotheses were formulated. The study adopted survey design. The population of the study was 80 s...

EFFECT OF MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVE (MBO) ON THE ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF SELECTED BANK IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA

Abstract: This study on the effect of management by objective (MBO) on the organizational performance, an empirical assessment of selected bank in South East Nigeria was motivated by the need to provide solution to the problem of organisatonal performance and management by objective (MBO) on organizational performance in banks in South East Nigeria. The study set out to accomplish the two objectives from which research questions and hypotheses were formulated. The study adopted survey design....

EFFECT OF PLANNING AND FORECASTING IN BUSINESS ORGANIZATION: AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF SHOPRITE POLO PARK ENUGU SOUTH EAST NIGERIA

Abstract: The study sought to determine the effect of planning and forecasting in business organization; an empirical assessment of Shoprite Polo Park, Enugu, South East, Nigeria was motivated by the need to provide solutions to the problem of planning and forecasting in business organization in South East, Nigeria. The study set out to accomplish the two specific objectives from which appropriate research questions and hypotheses were formulated. The study adopted survey design.The populatio...


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