The Effectiveness of Strategic Leadership in Promoting Organizational Innovation: An Applied Study in The Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Published)
The current research aims to determine the extent to which the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and its various departments are interested in strategic leadership methods, which play a significant role in enhancing organizational Innovation. Thus, the research problem emerged from the intellectual theories of the research variables. To achieve its objectives, two main hypotheses were formulated. The research adopted an applied methodology and targeted the senior, middle, and executive management levels within the ministry. One hundred questionnaires were distributed to the research sample, and ninety-six were returned. The current research concluded that there is an acceptable level of strategic leadership in its various dimensions within the Ministry of Higher Education, which indicates the existence of effective and purposeful strategic policies that can be continuously developed and improved in light of diverse environmental changes. Among the most important recommendations was the necessity of creating a Innovative environment characterized by openness, trust, and cooperation among all members of the ministry, because good and effective leadership cannot fully achieve its goals if there is no climate that encourages learning, experimentation, and the implementation of required changes.
Keywords: : Human Capital, Core competencies, Strategic leadership, generating new idea, organizational innovation
Strategic Resources and Organisational Effectiveness of Tertiary Hospitals in South-South, Nigeria (Published)
Tertiary hospitals in Nigeria’s South-South region faced persistent challenges such as inadequate healthcare delivery and resource mismanagement. Despite ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure, many of these hospitals continued to grapple with financial constraints and a shortage of skilled staff. These issues significantly impacted the overall quality of care, affecting patient outcomes and hospital effectiveness. Given these challenges, the study examined the effect of strategic resources on the organizational effectiveness of tertiary hospitals in South-South, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to examine the influence of financial resources and human capital on the quality of healthcare delivery. A cross-sectional survey research design was employed, covering a population of 13,604 clinical and non-clinical staff. A sample size of 374 respondents was determined using Krejcie and Morgan’s formula. Primary data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to hospital employees. Data from the respondents were summarize using descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages), and the hypotheses were tested using a simple regression model. The findings revealed that both financial resources and human capital exert a statistically significant positive influence on the quality of healthcare delivery in the selected tertiary hospitals in the South-South, Nigeria. It was concluded that financial resources and human capital are essential drivers of quality healthcare delivery, which translates into overall hospital effectiveness. The study highlights the need for strengthened financial governance and strategic resource allocation in tertiary hospitals in South-South Nigeria. It emphasizes investing in workforce development, infrastructure, health technology, and quality assurance to enhance healthcare quality and institutional performance. Additionally, continuous professional development and capacity-building for healthcare workers are identified as critical for standardizing service delivery and improving overall health system outcomes.
Keywords: : Human Capital, Financial Resources, Organisational effectiveness, quality of healthcare delivery, strategic resources
The Moderating Effect of Government Support On Firm’s Resources and Innovativeness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria: A Conceptual Review (Published)
This study examines the moderating effect of government support on firm’s resources and innovativeness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. The study employs a conceptual review to develop a proposal for the study. The specific objectives of this study are to examine the impact of human capital, financial resources, organisational capabilities on SME innovativeness and the effect of government support.
Keywords: : Human Capital, Financial Resources, SME innovativeness, government support, organisational capabilities
Academic Human Capital and Organizational Resilience: The case of Tirana (Published)
The purpose of this study is to explore the role and the skills that the academic human capital has on organizational resilience in a cohort of one hundred academic staff at the University of Tirana. This study employs a transversal research design utilizing non-random sampling nested within random sampling to investigate the staff’s experiences and interactions of the target population. A questionnaire in was applied to a hundred study sample of academic staff contracted professors in three different branches in Albania during April 2024-May 2024. The results revealed that the organizational resilience factors of the academic staff were organizational support, positive values and social competences, and building a positive work culture. The overall organizational behavior was influenced by the positive attitudes of the staff, while the organizational support for the employees did not seem to have any significant impact on the staff s attitude.
Keywords: : Human Capital, Academic Staff, Organizational Resilience, Organizational support, positive attitudes
Financial Literacy and Financial Inclusion for Small-Scale Enterprises in Sunyani Municipality in the Brong -Ahafo Region of Ghana (Published)
This study sought to examine the relationship between financial literacy and financial inclusion among owners/managers of SSEs in the Sunyani Municipality. Primarily, the research examined the financial literacy level, the extent of financial inclusion, and the relationship between financial literacy and financial inclusion for SSEs in Sunyani Municipality, which was necessary for their business. The study’s objective employed primary data and used a mixed method approach as well as a descriptive design survey design to randomly sample 230 owners/managers from five categories of SSEs in the Sunyani Municipality. The findings revealed that managers with high financial literacy were more likely to have sound judgment about financial issues, make the right decision among financial alternatives, and have sound personal finance practices. In addition, it was found that the extent of financial inclusion depended mainly on SSEs’ knowledge levels of financial products/services. The positive outcomes of being financially literate and financially inclusive were driven by behaviour such as planning expenditures and building up a financial safety net. Since financial literacy is necessary for business financial inclusiveness, it was recommended to SSEs strive for financial knowledge to enable them to make good financial decisions and aid their financial inclusiveness. Again, any policy that aims at the growth and development of SSEs with adequate training and education to help increase their financial status which will affect their financial inclusion.
Citation: Ameyaw M. (2022) Financial Literacy and Financial Inclusion for Small-Scale Enterprises in Sunyani Municipality in the Brong -Ahafo Region of Ghana, International Journal of Business and Management Review, Vol.10, No. 8, pp.61-74
Keywords: : Human Capital, Financial Inclusion, Financial literacy, Ghana, small scale enterprises
Human Capital Effectiveness in Creating Diversification for Economic Development in Nigeria (Published)
This paper examines the relationship between human capital effectiveness in creating diversification for economic development in Nigeria. To enhance economic development in Nigeria adequate time and resources must be commission into developing human capital. That is providing education and training, infrastructural facilities and friendly working environment that will enable these human element to strive in different dimensions in the economy. This paper further explains that, by so doing, the knowledge, skills and competences acquired by the human element remains an assets to creating enormous ideas that will help in diversifying the economy of Nigeria from oil to non-oil sectors for future economic growth.
Keywords: : Human Capital, Diversification, Economic Development