Emotional Intelligence and Risk-Taking Ability Among Enterpreneurs in Akwa Ibom State (Published)
This study investigated the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and entrepreneurial risk-taking ability among entrepreneurs in Akwa Ibom State. A total of 392 respondents participated, with a fairly balanced gender distribution (51.53% male, 48.47% female), and a majority (54.08%) operating micro-scale businesses. Findings revealed high levels of emotional intelligence across all dimensions, with motivation (M = 3.92) and social skills (M = 3.88) ranking highest. Similarly, respondents demonstrated considerable risk-taking tendencies, particularly in pursuing new market opportunities (M = 3.84) and making quick decisions (M = 3.78). Pearson correlation analysis indicated that all dimensions of EI were significantly and positively correlated with risk-taking ability, with motivation showing the strongest correlation (r = 0.55, p < 0.001). A t-test revealed that male entrepreneurs exhibited significantly higher risk-taking tendencies than females (t = 2.89, p = 0.004). ANOVA results further showed significant differences in risk-taking based on business size (F = 8.45, p < 0.001), suggesting that the scale of operations influences entrepreneurial risk behaviors. Regression analysis showed that EI accounted for 37% of the variance in risk-taking (R² = 0.37), with motivation (β = 0.30, p < 0.001) emerging as the strongest predictor. Based on these findings, the study recommended that entrepreneurship development programs in Akwa Ibom State integrate emotional intelligence training—particularly in motivation and social skills—to enhance calculated risk-taking and improve business outcomes among entrepreneurs.
Keywords: Akwa Ibom State, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneurs, Motivation, risk-taking
Business Intelligence and Competitive Advantage of Hotels in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria (Published)
This study was carried out to examine the influence of business intelligence on competitive advantage of hotels in Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria. The survey research design was used in the study. The study had a population of 1,806 and a sample size of 327 determined with Taro Yamane’s formula for sample size determination. The questionnaire was the primary instrument used in data collection. The instrument recorded 73.7% response rate. Data analysis was done with simple regression method. Results of data analysis indicated that data management system (Beta =1.252, t=3.547, p>0.05) has a insignificant influence on hotels competitive advantage in Akwa Ibom State. It also indicated that mobile devices (Beta= 1.095, t= 2.375, p<0.05) have a significant influence on hotels competitive advantage in Akwa Ibom State. It was concluded that business intelligence can lead to competitive advantage of hotels in Akwa Ibom State. It was recommended that hotels in Akwa Ibom State provide for a sound and reliable data management system that can facilitate its capacity to make prompt business decisions to aid its operations towards being ahead of others in their line of business. It was also recommended that hotels in Akwa Ibom State use applicable modern devices that can enhance its operations in delivering quality services to various customers in order to earn competitive advantage.
Keywords: Akwa Ibom State, Business Intelligence, Competitive Advantage, Hotels, Nigeria