Browsing by Author "Edewor, Ogheneofejiro Jesujoba"

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    SME PERFORMANCE AND JOB CREATION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: THE ROLE OF DIGITAL INNOVATION
    (Forum, 2023-12-19) Solaja, Oluwasegun Abraham; Oyedele, Olusegun Ola; Olajugba, Oluwapemi John; Abiodun, Abolaji Joachim; Edewor, Ogheneofejiro Jesujoba; Solaja, Omobolanle Omotayo; Kehinde, Oluwatimilehin Victoria; Akerele, Faith Oluwatobiloba
    This study investigates the relationship between Digital innovation, SME performance, and Job creation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It examined how SME performance mediates the relationship between digital innovation and job creation. Using data obtained from 655 SMEs in SSA, we discovered that digital innovation has the potential to help SMEs create jobs and enhance performance. Our analysis confirmed the mediating role of SME performance in the relationship between digital innovation and job creation; we found that digital innovation is significantly associated with improved performance, enhancing their capacity for job creation. This study contributes to the literature by presenting empirical evidence on the role of digital innovation in job creation and SME performance and the mediating role of SME performance in the relationship between digital innovation and job creation.
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    Strategic Fit Orientation and Business Agility of Non-Oil Export Women Entrepreneurs in a Developing Economy
    (Sustainaility (MDPI), 2024-07) Adesanya, Oluwatoyin Deborah; Ogunnaike, Olaleke Oluseye; Ufua, Daniel Ebakoleaneh; Onayem, Oluwakemi Oluwafunmilayo; Dada, Augustina Esitse; Edewor, Ogheneofejiro Jesujoba
    A firm’s ability to compete effectively depends on matching its internal operations with various exterior contexts. This research investigated the impact of strategic fit orientation on business agility among female entrepreneurs in Lagos state, Nigeria’s non-oil export sector. This study used a descriptive and quantitative approach to gather information from four hundred and two (402) selected female entrepreneurs actively engaged in non-oil exporting activities in the agribusiness, textile, and information and technology business processing industry. The respondents were purposefully determined, while the data were analyzed using measurement and structural modeling. This study reveals that strategic fit orientation significantly mediates firm strategies and business agility. This means that women entrepreneurs should continually develop structures and strategies to stay agile and strategically fit in the business environment. They are to adapt their objectives strategically to reduce potential risks and assess situations and possible consequences of threats to remain dynamic in the business environment. This study addressed the gap between strategic fit orientation and business agility in developing economies.