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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.8m5vdp5z

MODERATING ROLE OF COMPETITIVE INTENSITY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AFFILIATE MARKETING AND SALES GROWTH OF SMALLAND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN KADUNA STATE

KABIRU MUSA^*, LAWAL MUHAMMAD, ABDULLAHI IBRAHIM ISAH

This study investigated the effect of affiliate marketing and competitive intensity on the sales growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the direct effects of affiliate marketing and competitive intensity on sales growth and further explored the indirect effect of competitive intensity on sales growth through affiliate marketin...

Jun, 2026 pp. 1-11 13 views 5 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2025.hhnrgbgk

IMPACT OF OUTSOURCING ON OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

Onoriode, Omorho Humphrey^*

This study investigates the impact of outsourcing on the operational performance of manufacturingfirms in Delta State, Nigeria. Against a backdrop ofsignificant infrastructural and economic challenges, firms increasingly adopt outsourcing as a strategic tool. Grounded in the Resource-Based View and Transaction Cost Economics, this research examines the specific relationships between Information Te...

Dec, 2025 pp. 1-12 12 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2016.aoqltlti

Business diversification and market-based performance of selected corporate organizations in the conglomerate sector of the Nigerian economy

I. O. Onigbinde^*, J. O. Ojo

This study investigated the effects of diversification strategy and synergy on the performance of selected corporate organizations in the conglomerate sector of Nigerian industrial economy. A descriptive survey research design was adopted as the study guide. The population of the study comprises of all corporate organizations that operate in conglomerate sector of Nigerian industrial economy. Usin...

Jun, 2016 pp. 1-10 13 views 2 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2025.5mewmgv6

CURRENT ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN METHODS AMONG PRODUCERS OF ARTISANAL BUILDING MATERIALS IN NIGERIA

Isa Sani Mohammed^*, Kabir Bala, Abubakar Dardau AbdulAzeez, Sulaiman Abdullahi Karwai

Artisanal building material sector in the construction industry is vital for ensuring that the construction space is active and positioned for growth. Though there have been efforts towards developing entrepreneurs largely, more needs to be done in the artisanal sector. Hence this study explored the current organizational design methods among producers of artisanal building materials in Nigeria. T...

Jun, 2025 pp. 6-15 11 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2016.s2zcinub

Impact of corporate governance on performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria

B.E. Barde^*, S. B. A. Tende, U.U. Hassan, S. Lawa, A. Abubakar

This study investigated effects of corporate governance on DMB's performance in Nigeria. The study found out how good Corporate Governance elements (board size, non- executive directors, directors' equity interest and the level of corporate governance disclosure) affect DMB's performance. And also to find out if there is any significant relationship between the level of corporate governance disclo...

Jun, 2016 pp. 11-34 12 views 2 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.ahi1kcnn

DOES CLIMATE FINANCE MODERATE THE FDI–CARBON EMISSIONS NEXUS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA? A PANEL SMOOTH TRANSITION REGRESSION AND ASYMMETRIC NARDLANALYSIS

OYAMENDAN ANTHONY^*, OLUTOYE, EBENEZER ADEDAYO, DEBO-AJAGUNN, ADEBOLANLE, ADETAN, TAIWO TEMITAYO, AKINRADEWO, TOYOSI RUTH, FAGBUAGUN, TOYIN OLAJUMOKE, ALABI, SAMUEL ADEBAYO

This study examines whether climate finance influences the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and carbon dioxide (CO ) emissions across 38 Sub-Saharan African (SSA) 2 countries from 2000 to 2022 (N = 836 country-year observations). Using Panel Smooth Transition Regression (PSTR), two-step System Generalised Method of Moments (System GMM), and asymmetric Nonlinear Autoregressive D...

Jun, 2026 pp. 12-27 17 views 8 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2025.n0qke20f

EFFECT OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE'S JOB PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN ABUJA. NIGERIA

UMAR Hannatu^*, GBAA, Kaaie James, Dauda Abdullahi

Executive management support plays a vital role in enhancing employee job performance in manufacturing firms. However, there is limited understanding of how specific support practices affect performance outcomes in Abuja. This study examined the effect of executive management supportpractices on employee sjobperformance in selected manufacturingfirms within Abuja metropolis. The independent variab...

Dec, 2025 pp. 13-26 13 views 5 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2025.f9bi4ljj

THE EFFECTS OF CORRUPTION ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN KOGI STATE: A CASE STUDY OF LOKOJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

James Adoyi^*, Muhammad Shauibu, Ibrahim Shaibu Nuhu, Musbau Sodiq Abidemi, Ojonuba Sanuel Ochagana

Corruption remains a major constraint to effective governance andpublic service delivery in Nigeria, particularly at the local government level where accountability mechanisms are weak. This study examined the effects of corruption on local government administration in Lokoja Local Government Area ofKogi State, focusing on educational services, rural road provision, and primary healthcare delivery...

Dec, 2025 pp. 27-42 12 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.shl7x4w9

IMPERATIVES OF APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY ON ORGANISATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY: EVIDENCE FROM THE STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT OF COVENANT UNIVERSITY.

OGBAR.E. MERCY^*, INGOMOWEI .S. PREYE, SIMON-ILOGHO BUSOLA ELIZABETH, AMAKA GOODNES EZE, DAVID TAIWO ISIAVWE

Every organisation makes use of diverse types of technology for their various business that has a fundamental and essential impact on the nature, structure and work of the organisation. An organisation creates its structures in relation to the kind of business carried out, whether it is a manufacturing or service business. There is a vast variety of technology an organisation can adopt from, no ma...

Jun, 2026 pp. 28-47 19 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2016.zafirmcs

Monitoring characteristics and financial performance of conglomerate firms in Nigeria

M.A. Saifullahi^*

The continued spate of unethical behavior by the management of corporate entities which result in their failure leads to the need of good corporate governance. The paper empirically investigates impact of monitoring characteristics and firm performance of listed conglomerate firms in Nigeria. Correlational research design was used for the purpose of this study as it was found suitable to look in t...

Jun, 2016 pp. 35-46 11 views 2 downloads