Research Article

MODERATING EFFECT OF INNOVATION ON OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE COMPANIES IN KADUNA METROPOLIS.

Maimuna Ibrahim Barau1*, Maryam Abdu2, Yusuf A. Hashim1
1 Department ofBusiness Administration, Faculty ofManagement Sciences, Kaduna State University
2 Department of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management Sciences, Kaduna State University
* Corresponding author: mibrahimbarau@gmail.com
Published: Jun, 2025
DOI: 10.68022/kbmr.2025.5wo0sbor
Pages: 163-180
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Abstract

This study explores the moderating role ofinnovation in the relationship between operational management and organizational performance among food and beverage companies in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria. Employing a cross-sectional survey design, primary data were collected from 452 respondents across selected firms and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Findings reveal that operational management encompassing planning, supervision, product development, and inventory control significantly enhances organizational performance. Innovation was also found to have a positive and direct impact on performance. However, contrary to expectations, innovation did not significantly moderate the relationship between operational management andperformance, suggesting that both contribute independently to organizational outcomes. The study concludes that while innovation and  operational strategies are vital drivers of performance, their integration does not necessarily  produce synergistic effects. It recommends that firms pursue parallel strategies for innovation and operational efficiency, supported by dedicated resources, training, and policy frameworks. These insights are valuable for managers, policymakers, and researchers aiming to optimize organizational performance in competitive and resource-constrained environments.

Keywords

Innovation Operational Management Organizational Performance and Food and Beverage Sector

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How to Cite

Barau, M. I., Abdu, M., & Hashim, Y. A. (2025). MODERATING EFFECT OF INNOVATION ON OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE COMPANIES IN KADUNA METROPOLIS.. Kaduna Business and Management Reviews, 6(1), 163-180. https://doi.org/10.68022/kbmr.2025.5wo0sbor

M. I. Barau, M. Abdu, and Y. A. Hashim, "MODERATING EFFECT OF INNOVATION ON OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE COMPANIES IN KADUNA METROPOLIS.," Kaduna Business and Management Reviews, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 163-180, June 2025. doi: 10.68022/kbmr.2025.5wo0sbor

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