Impact of Social Entrepreneurship on Performance of Selected Small and Medium Enterprises in Abuja-Nigeria (Published)
This study examines the effect of social entrepreneurship on the performance of selected SMEs in Abuja, focusing on three main dimensions: social value creation, social innovation, and the Triple Bottom Line. A cross-sectional design was employed, targeting a population of 22,861 SMEs in Abuja. A sample size of 420 SMEs was selected using a convenient sampling technique. The study used descriptive statistics and multiple regression in the analysis. The analysis was carried out using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The tool was used in generating the adjusted R-Square, correlation and regression. The findings from the analysis indicated that the independent variables used were able to explain up to (i.e. adjusted R-Square of) 65.2% changes in the dependent variable and that social value creation, social innovation and triple bottom line had positive effect on the efficiency of the SMEs in Abuja evidenced by the respective coefficient values of B= 0.452, B= 0.318, and B=0.127. All the independent variables were found to have a significant effect on the dependent variable at 5% level of significant (with their p-vale <0.05) except tripplr bottom line whose p-value stood at p=0.53 indicating that the proxy does not significantly affect the efficiency of SMEs in Abuja. The study recommends that SMEs in Abuja embed social value creation and innovation within their strategies to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. Adoption of the Triple Bottom Line framework, though less dominant, should be gradually strengthened to promote sustainability and resilience. Overall, the findings conclude that social entrepreneurship is a key driver of SME performance, and policymakers, managers, and stakeholders should prioritize value creation, innovation, and sustainability practices for long-term success.
Keywords: Efficiency, Small and Medium Enterprises, Social Innovation, Social entrepreneurship, social value creation, tripple bottom line
The Extent to Which Individual and Organizational Factors Influence Performance of Enterprise Based Parastatals in Kenya (Published)
This paper sought to determine the extent to which individual and organizational social entrepreneurship factors influence the performance of enterprise based parastatals in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The study used 55 enterprise based parastatals with a population of 495 top managers. Using stratified and simple random methods, 432 respondents were randomly selected from amongst the 55 commercially oriented parastatals in Kenya. The respondents comprised of top managers and senior managers from the 55 parastatals. The questionnaire and key informant interview schedule were used to collect data. Secondary data were collected from financial and audited statements. Coefficients between individual and organizational factors and firm performance elements obtained from factor analysis were computed to explore possible strengths and direction of relationships. Binary logistic regression analysis was conducted and this was used to make interpretations and conclusions. The study established a significant relationship between individual and firm /organizational factors and performance of enterprises based parastatals in Kenya. The study recommended that policies be formulated to regulate business in enterprise based parastatals in Kenya.
Keywords: Enterprise Based Parastatals, Firm Performance, Individual Factors, Organizational factors, Social entrepreneurship