Christabel Brownson
Akwa Ibom State University, Business Administration, Faculty Member
This study is centered on the human resource management strategies and organizational crisis in Akwa Ibom Transport Company (AKTC). Two objectives were designed for the study along with two research questions as well as two research... more
This study is centered on the human resource management strategies and organizational crisis in Akwa Ibom Transport Company (AKTC). Two objectives were designed for the study along with two research questions as well as two research hypotheses. Survey research design and simple random sampling techniques were used in the study. The population of the study comprised of 237 employees of AKTC and the same number was used for the sample through the Census size determination technique. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) analysis was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Results from the analysis showed that collaboration has positive and significant relationship with organizational crisis in AKTC; and restructuring has positive and significant relationship with organizational crisis in AKTC. It was concluded that human resource management strategies have positive and significant correlation with organizational crisis in AKTC. It was recommended that manag...
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New Ventures are the major contributors to the development of the economy of many nations especially in terms of job creation and revenue generation. However, they are plagued with high mortality rate of which one of the culprits is lack... more
New Ventures are the major contributors to the development of the economy of many nations especially in terms of job creation and revenue generation. However, they are plagued with high mortality rate of which one of the culprits is lack of succession planning. As such, this study aims to examine how new ventures owners in Akwa Ibom State prepare for succession to ensure the continuity of their businesses in their absence due to retirement or sudden death of key personnels. Using a descriptive design, 300 respondents were examined through purposive sampling method and the findings indicate that the new ventures examined prepare for succession planning through mentoring, training, active learning, feedback and job assignment. to ensure that capable hands are in charge of business activities in the event of vacancy, sudden death or retirement of key personnel. The study concludes that if the preparation mode as pointed out by the entrepreneurs in this study is continued, the issue of ...
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Employees of different backgrounds are employed to help achieve corporate objectives. The complexities that exist among these employees are expected to be effectively managed through proper organizational political practices. As such,... more
Employees of different backgrounds are employed to help achieve corporate objectives. The complexities that exist among these employees are expected to be effectively managed through proper organizational political practices. As such, this study examines the relationship between organizational politics and employee’s diversity in Akwa Ibom State Local Government Service Commission. Using a survey research design, 118 employees of the commission were examined and the findings revealed that scarcity of resources has positive and significant relationship with employees’ diversity in Akwa Ibom State Local Government Service Commission (r = 0.614, p<0.000); and employee’s Personality has positive and significant relationship with employees’ diversity in Akwa Ibom State Local Government Service Commission (r = 0.662, p<0.000). It was concluded that organizational politics has positive and significant relationship with employees’ diversity in Akwa Ibom State Local Government Service ...
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This study centered on entrepreneurship ecosystem and development of business entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis of Akwa Ibom State. The study specifically sought to examine the relationship between entrepreneurial culture, government policy... more
This study centered on entrepreneurship ecosystem and development of business entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis of Akwa Ibom State. The study specifically sought to examine the relationship between entrepreneurial culture, government policy and development of entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis. Using a Survey research design, 380 respondents were
investigated. Findings revealed that entrepreneurship culture has positive and significant relationship with development of business entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis (r = 0.856, p.<0.05); and government policy has a positive and significant relationship with development of business entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis (r = 0.746, p. <0.05). It was concluded that entrepreneurship ecosystem has a positive and significant relationship with the development of business entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis of Akwa Ibom State. It was recommended that at
various homes, colleges and universities, the culture of entrepreneurship should be encouraged as this will help to create healthy entrepreneurship culture among individuals and the state government, through various agencies, should encourage the development of business entrepreneurs through periodic arrangement of entrepreneurship training, seminars and
workshops as these measures will help to direct their focus towards the development of entrepreneurship.
investigated. Findings revealed that entrepreneurship culture has positive and significant relationship with development of business entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis (r = 0.856, p.<0.05); and government policy has a positive and significant relationship with development of business entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis (r = 0.746, p. <0.05). It was concluded that entrepreneurship ecosystem has a positive and significant relationship with the development of business entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis of Akwa Ibom State. It was recommended that at
various homes, colleges and universities, the culture of entrepreneurship should be encouraged as this will help to create healthy entrepreneurship culture among individuals and the state government, through various agencies, should encourage the development of business entrepreneurs through periodic arrangement of entrepreneurship training, seminars and
workshops as these measures will help to direct their focus towards the development of entrepreneurship.
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New Ventures are the major contributors to the development of the economy of many nations especially in terms of job creation and revenue generation. However, they are plagued with high mortality rate of which one of the culprits is lack... more
New Ventures are the major contributors to the development of the economy of many nations especially in terms of job creation and revenue generation. However, they are plagued with high mortality rate of which one of the culprits is lack of succession planning. As such, this study aims to examine how new ventures owners in Akwa Ibom State prepare for succession to ensure the continuity of their businesses in their absence due to retirement or sudden death of key personnels. Using a descriptive design, 300 respondents were examined through purposive sampling method and the findings indicate that the new ventures examined prepare for succession planning through mentoring, training, active learning, feedback and job assignment. to ensure that capable hands are in charge of business activities in the event of vacancy, sudden death or retirement of key personnel. The study concludes that if the preparation mode as pointed out by the entrepreneurs in this study is continued, the issue of new venture mortality will be reduced if not completely eliminated.
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Employees of different backgrounds are employed to help achieve corporate objectives. The complexities that exist among these employees are expected to be effectively managed through proper organizational political practices. As such,... more
Employees of different backgrounds are employed to help achieve corporate objectives. The complexities that exist among these employees are expected to be effectively managed through proper organizational political practices. As such, this study examines the relationship between organizational politics and employee's diversity in Akwa Ibom State Local Government Service Commission. Using a survey research design, 118 employees of the commission were examined and the findings revealed that scarcity of resources has positive and significant relationship with employees' diversity in Akwa Ibom State Local Government Service Commission (r = 0.614, p<0.000); and employee's Personality has positive and significant relationship with employees' diversity in Akwa Ibom State Local Government Service Commission (r = 0.662, p<0.000). It was concluded that organizational politics has positive and significant relationship with employees' diversity in Akwa Ibom State Local Government Service Commission. It was recommended that top level managers in the commission should encourage fair and equitable practices in the organization as this would help to lessen high political practices among the employees.
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This study centered on entrepreneurship ecosystem and development of business entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis of Akwa Ibom State. The study specifically sought to examine the relationship between entrepreneurial culture, government policy... more
This study centered on entrepreneurship ecosystem and development of business entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis of Akwa Ibom State. The study specifically sought to examine the relationship between entrepreneurial culture, government policy and development of entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis. Using a Survey research design, 380 respondents were investigated. Findings revealed that entrepreneurship culture has positive and significant relationship with development of business entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis (r= 0.856, p.< 0.05); and government policy has a positive and significant relationship with development of business entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis (r= 0.746, p.< 0.05). It was concluded that entrepreneurship ecosystem has a positive and significant relationship with the development of business entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis of Akwa Ibom State. It was recommended that at various homes, colleges and universities, the culture of entrepreneurship should be encouraged as this will help to create healthy entrepreneurship culture among individuals and the state government, through various agencies, should encourage the development of business entrepreneurs through periodic arrangement of entrepreneurship training, seminars and workshops as these measures will help to direct their focus towards the development of entrepreneurship.
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Reliable electricity supply is a vital tool for successful operations of entrepreneurial businesses. However, unreliable power supply is one of the greatest problems confronting business activities in Nigeria. Although several research... more
Reliable electricity supply is a vital tool for successful operations of entrepreneurial businesses. However, unreliable power supply is one of the greatest problems confronting business activities in Nigeria. Although several research works have been done on the subject, none of such studies have examined power failure and entrepreneurial behaviour of entrepreneurs in Akwa Ibom State. It is therefore the aim of this study to investigate power failure and entrepreneurial behaviour of entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis of Akwa Ibom State. Using a descriptive design, 120 entrepreneurs were examined purposively for the study. Findings revealed that frequent power failure in terms of power outage adversely affect the operations of the businesses in the state with high and low voltage damaging the machineries used by the entrepreneurs to operate their businesses leading to constant repairs, replacement, loss of patronage and impeding the growth of their businesses. Hence, it is recommended ...
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There is little evidence to show that Nigerian leading Organizations undertake Succession Planning. Extant literature has pointed out that failure to practice succession planning leads to failure to take advantage of the diversity that... more
There is little evidence to show that Nigerian leading Organizations undertake Succession Planning. Extant literature has pointed out that failure to practice succession planning leads to failure to take advantage of the diversity that Nigeria has, as almost all recent public appointments are disputed and sometimes end in court. More disturbing is that the growth of Nigerian Institutions remain abysmal as lack of succession planning reduces the scope for leadership development and planning, leading to problems of business continuity and growth. Hence, this study seeks to examine if entrepreneurs in Akwa Ibom State practice succession planning and the type of succession planning they practice. Using a purposive sampling method, 129 Employees of selected organizations were examined. Findings reveal that entrepreneurs in Akwa Ibom State, do some extent practice succession and that majority of them practice more of internal succession plan using a feedback system, active learning, job assignments, performance review, coaching, mentoring and training among others to enable employees take over key vacant positions in the firm.
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Reliable electricity supply is a vital tool for successful operations of entrepreneurial businesses. However, unreliable power supply is one of the greatest problems confronting business activities in Nigeria. Although several research... more
Reliable electricity supply is a vital tool for successful operations of entrepreneurial businesses. However, unreliable power supply is one of the greatest problems confronting business activities in Nigeria. Although several research works have been done on the subject, none of such studies have examined power failure and entrepreneurial behaviour of entrepreneurs in Akwa Ibom State. It is therefore the aim of this study to investigate power failure and entrepreneurial behaviour of entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis of Akwa Ibom State. Using a descriptive design, 120 entrepreneurs were examined purposively for the study. Findings revealed that frequent power failure in terms of power outage adversely affect the operations of the businesses in the state with high and low voltage damaging the machineries used by the entrepreneurs to operate their businesses leading to constant repairs, replacement, loss of patronage and impeding the growth of their businesses. Hence, it is recommended that the government should do more to arrest the issue of unreliable energy supply in the state to boost businesses and reduce high cost of operation due to the usage of personally sourced alternative power supply.
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Globally, entrepreneurial activities offer tremendous opportunities across the world. However, despite the positives from entrepreneurial activities, the number of women entrepreneurs cannot be compared to their male folks. Findings from... more
Globally, entrepreneurial activities offer tremendous opportunities across the world. However, despite the positives from entrepreneurial activities, the number of women entrepreneurs cannot be compared to their male folks. Findings from extant research has revealed that women are constraint by some factors in their efforts of becoming entrepreneurs yet the contributions of women as entrepreneurs are needed to better the economy. Although such studies have been carried out in various contexts; there still exists a gap in the context of AkwaIbomState. As such, the aim of this paper was to examine the factors affecting women entrepreneurs in AkwaIbom State, Nigeria which is a new context in this study. Using a purposive sampling method, 195 respondents were examined. Though extant literatures have severally posited that Economic and Socio-Cultural factors among other factors affect women entrepreneurs adversely, Findings from this study points in the opposite direction. Instead of Eco...
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Entrepreneurial leadership has been tipped as one of the millennium solutions to challenges associated with the current competitive and dynamic global business environment. Majority of businesses operating in the localities of Akwa Ibom... more
Entrepreneurial leadership has been tipped as one of the millennium solutions to challenges associated with the current competitive and dynamic global business environment. Majority of businesses operating in the localities of Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria including Ikot Ekpene and Uyo, the state capital are on small and medium scale. For decades now, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) are considered as an important aspect of Nigeria’s economy and this makes it quite necessary to investigate the extent to which entrepreneurial leadership behaviour may lead to managerial sustainability. Considering this fact, this study seeks to examine the effect of entrepreneurial leadership behaviour on managerial sustainability in Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. The study employed a quantitative survey research design. This study targeted a population of 135 owners/ managers who assume leadership positions in SMEs across Akwa Ibom state. This number cuts across sectors like food processing, livesto...
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The study examined the relationship between entrepreneurial human relations and organizational sustainability. However, the specific objectives of the study include: to examine, ascertain, determine, and assess the relationship between... more
The study examined the relationship between entrepreneurial human relations and organizational sustainability. However, the specific objectives of the study include: to examine, ascertain, determine, and assess the relationship between communication skills, conflict resolution skills, negotiation skills and multi-tasking skills of an entrepreneur and organizational sustainability of small-scale enterprises. Survey research design was adopted and the population of this study consists of 150 employees from 5 selected hotels in Akwa Ibom State. Data were collected through the use of structured questionnaires and furthermore, Cronbach Alpha were adopted to test for internal consistency of the construct. Findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and multi-tasking skills of an entrepreneur and organizational sustainability of small-scale enterprises. The result further revealed that there is a positive relationship b...
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Entrepreneurial culture is a catchy concept fronted by scholars and several governments in their bid to promote entrepreneurship for unemployment reduction via job creation. However, the conceptualization of entrepreneurial culture is an... more
Entrepreneurial culture is a catchy concept fronted by scholars and several governments in their bid to promote entrepreneurship for unemployment reduction via job creation. However, the conceptualization of entrepreneurial culture is an issue that is not addressed in the entrepreneurship literature. Although entrepreneurial culture is frequently used in various studies, what it actually means and represents is not usually explicitly discussed. As such, this paper attempts a conceptualization of entrepreneurial culture in which its constituent comprising of entrepreneurial attributes, entrepreneurial values, entrepreneurial mindset and entrepreneurial behaviour are identified and discussed with a proposed model for further research on their relationship in different context. In so doing, the paper proposes that government policy focus in fostering entrepreneurial culture in a society at the level of the individual should nurture the identified constituent if quality entrepreneurs ar...
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Entrepreneurial training has been emphasized as a tool to promote business startup in order to reduce unemployment. It is acknowledged to be instrumental in promoting a more entrepreneurial climate in a country. Researchers have pointed... more
Entrepreneurial training has been emphasized as a tool to promote business startup in order to reduce unemployment. It is acknowledged to be instrumental in promoting a more entrepreneurial climate in a country. Researchers have pointed out that training plays a vital role in supporting emerging small businesses. It prepares people to start their own business, strengthens their entrepreneurial capabilities, changes their mindsets and encourages them to undertake the entrepreneurial endeavour. However, despite the increasing attention on entrepreneurship training, much emphasis have been on traditional training programmes with less focus on non-traditional training programmes with a lack of research on entrepreneurial intentions and entrepreneurship training in varied and multiple contexts. Using a descriptive study, 195 participants of non-traditional entrepreneurship programmes offered by the government in Southern Nigeria were examined and findings reveal that to a large extent no...
This paper sought to investigate if differences in Age, Gender, Social Norm and Education could determine the entrepreneurial behaviour of individuals in Southern Nigeria. Extant research in the entrepreneurship field identifies age,... more
This paper sought to investigate if differences in Age, Gender, Social Norm and Education could determine the entrepreneurial behaviour of individuals in Southern Nigeria. Extant research in the entrepreneurship field identifies age, gender, social norm and education as demographics characteristics using them mostly to determine their relationship with entrepreneurial intention, entrepreneurial behaviour and the differences between entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs. However, limited research has focused on determining the differences between potential entrepreneurs and actual entrepreneurs especially those in the early years of creating their business. Using Mann-Whitney U test which is a non-parametric test of differences, differences between participants of government entrepreneurship promotion policy measures and non-participants on the basis of individuals who have started their own businesses and those who intend to start their own business was conducted. Findings reveal that...
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Although various research have been carried out on active learning, there exist a gap in the entrepreneurship educational literature on how active learning aids in nurturing students’ creative innovativeness. Using a case study... more
Although various research have been carried out on active learning, there exist a gap in the entrepreneurship educational literature on how active learning aids in nurturing students’ creative innovativeness. Using a case study perspective with different forms of active learning, year three students on an entrepreneurship skill course were stimulated to come up with creative products or services that could address a need in their field of study or field of interest. The findings revealed that active learning aids in nurturing students’ creative innovativeness thereby contributing new knowledge to the educational literature in terms of utilizing active learning in entrepreneurship education modules.
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Though there is limited body of knowledge on the relationship between Entrepreneurship Information and the fostering of entrepreneurial culture, poor information have been found to impact on the ability of the new firm to survive in the... more
Though there is limited body of knowledge on the relationship between Entrepreneurship Information and the fostering of entrepreneurial culture, poor information have been found to impact on the ability of the new firm to survive in the first few years of startup even highly confident entrepreneurs who sought less information were found by prior studies to be less successful.Hence, there is much emphasis on the gathering and utilization of external information by individuals who are interested in entrepreneurship.Using a descriptive analysis, this paper examines the impact of information provided by governmental sources on the development of entrepreneurial culture in Southern Nigeria.Findings reveal that to some extent, entrepreneurship information provided by governmental sources does aid in the development of three constituent of entrepreneurial culture on individuals in Southern Nigeria with important recommendations for policy making
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Creative Tourism is a new tourism opportunity that emphasizes the engagement between host and guests who are interested in actively participating in and learning from an authentic experience. It is the future of cultural tourism. Although... more
Creative Tourism is a new tourism opportunity that emphasizes the engagement between host and guests who are interested in actively participating in and learning from an authentic experience. It is the future of cultural tourism. Although it is considered as an escape route from the reproduction of cultural assets of tourism destination, contributing the preserve of original cultures and intangible heritage. A simple evaluation of the performance of the Nigerian Tourism industry reveals the absence of a tourism spirit among industry players and the lack of adequate visitor ready tourism products. Despite the low contribution of tourism to the national GDP of the Country, the Nigerian government has made several efforts and attempts to boost the industry with sporadic developments in some states of the country of which Akwa Ibom State is one of them. It is with this view that this study seeks to investigate Creative tourism and business development in Akwa Ibom State. Using a quantit...
Despite various research on students’ engagement and participation from different dimensions, a gap still exist in the educational literature in the area of ascertaining if students’ participation in the classroom contributes in any way... more
Despite various research on students’ engagement and participation from different dimensions, a gap still exist in the educational literature in the area of ascertaining if students’ participation in the classroom contributes in any way to the development of their knowledge of key concepts learnt in the classroom. Using a descriptive study, students’ knowledge of key concepts learnt in previous lectures were tested at the end of each seminar tutorial sessions with some evaluation of the sessions for feedback on session activities. Findings reveal that classroom participation does enhance knowledge gained by the students in the session activities. The findings contributes additional knowledge to the educational literature especially that of teaching and active learning. Keywords: Classroom participation, Active learning, Student engagement, Knowledge gain
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Can awareness creation on Entrepreneurship aid in the nurturing of Entrepreneurial Culture in a particular region? Although awareness have been studied in different dimensions, limited research has been done on the impact of... more
Can awareness creation on Entrepreneurship aid in the nurturing of Entrepreneurial Culture in a particular region? Although awareness have been studied in different dimensions, limited research has been done on the impact of entrepreneurship awareness promotion measures especially awareness promotion by government agencies on individuals in terms of motivating and nurturing their entrepreneurial attributes, values, mindset and behaviour. Using a descriptive analysis, the impact of Entrepreneurship awareness promotion measures in nurturing entrepreneurial culture is examined in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Findings reveal that to a large extent, entrepreneurship awareness promotion measures does aid in nurturing some constituent of entrepreneurial culture, with relevant implications for policy making.
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The aim of this study was to inspire third year students of Akwa Ibom State University to produce creative and innovative prototypes of products and services that will address the need of the society. Using an innovative method of... more
The aim of this study was to inspire third year students of Akwa Ibom State University to produce creative and innovative prototypes of products and services that will address the need of the society. Using an innovative method of teaching through a three-month course structure to tutor them on creativity, innovation and opportunity recognition, the third year students were required to develop prototypes of innovative products and services to address societal challenges in their field of interest. Findings reveal various studnovative prototypes indicating that educating students on creativity, innovation and opportunity recognition with a challenge of developing prototypes of solutions to societal problems can lead to the much needed Job creation by students thereby reducing the rate of unemployment in the nation Keywords: Studnovation, Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
In the face of unpredictable business environment, epileptic power supply, unstable government policies, poor infrastructural facilities, poor market network, inadequate capital among other factors affecting the Nigerian business... more
In the face of unpredictable business environment, epileptic power supply, unstable government policies, poor infrastructural facilities, poor market network, inadequate capital among other factors affecting the Nigerian business environment which hinders motivation and has a great limitation to the functionality and development of entrepreneurship yet businesses are still being established. Hence, the aim of this study is to identify the internal factors that motivate such entrepreneurs in starting up businesses in Southern Nigeria despite the above challenges. Using a descriptive study, seventy one entrepreneurs were investigated. Findings revealed that passion, the desire to do something pioneering and innovative, and the feeling of accomplishment were the major factors that motivate the entrepreneurs in this context. Hence, government agencies and other empowerment institutions should take note of these factors if entrepreneurship is to be fostered.