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Papers by ULE, P ALAMINA
The paper explored the effect of entrepreneurial innovation on firm resilience in selected Nigeri... more The paper explored the effect of entrepreneurial innovation on firm resilience in selected Nigerian hospitality firms using a cross-sectional survey. Twenty hotels that are registered with the Enugu State Ministry of Culture and Sri Lankan Journal of Entrepreneurship Volume 02 | Issue 01 | September 2020
Labor: Personnel Economics eJournal, 2020
With the increasing wave in technological advancement and the intensifying effects of globalizati... more With the increasing wave in technological advancement and the intensifying effects of globalization and competitiveness, organizations are now keen on engaging employees with a renewed sense of commitment and dedication to work for increased productivity. The paper examined workplace spirituality and employee engagement among university lecturers. A sample population of 200 lecturers was drawn from 4 public Universities in the South-South geo-political zone of Nigeria using convenience sampling techniques. Data were generated through the use of questionnaire and was subjected to empirical analysis via the Spearman Ranked Order Correlation Coefficient statistical tool. The outcome indicated that all three dimensions of workplace spirituality had a positive relationship with employee engagement in the academic arena. The result further confirmed the fact that financial gains alone do not stand as the pinnacle to employee motivation, rather lecturers derived the feelings of wholesomene...
Knowledge play key role in giving meaning to the world we live through the conscious activities o... more Knowledge play key role in giving meaning to the world we live through the conscious activities of individuals as a reflective process to progressive problem solving. However, the paper focused on knowledge gap as a panacea for conducting research that aid in knowledge building especially in the behavioral research setting. Nevertheless, it argued that research is not just about data collection but an interpretation of facts that give credence to theory building through the process of closing identified gaps in literatures therefore, such theory must be capable of dealing with issues of applicability which are emancipatory to identifying key hidden choices surfaced to inform human inquiry. It concluded that closing the identified gaps only becomes relevant when its outcome contribute to the body of knowledge by making salient epistemic claims. These claims must be subjected to human inquiry and as such add value to knowledge by explicitly expressing views on the very nature of evide...
As the world moves to a global knowledge based economy, the idea of knowledge expansion becomes c... more As the world moves to a global knowledge based economy, the idea of knowledge expansion becomes cardinal to the growth and development of depressed economies and in expanding these knowledge frontiers individuals and organizations need to continually interact with each other to enhance knowledge. The study therefore, seeks to evaluate the concept of knowledge gap as the magic behind knowledge expansion. In meeting theoretical expectations and needs, the study interrogate the nature and concept of knowledge showing vividly the functionality of social interactions as a device for acknowledging epistemic authority where valuable information can be shared since social interactions provide enabling ground for the development of common identity. In identifying the factors hampering knowledge expansion among developing economies, the study came up with the pore model of knowledge gap which acknowledges the fact that political power and lack of access to financial resources has corrupted kn...
Turk Turizm Arastirmalari Dergisi, 2020
The uncertainties triggered by external environment require that there is no one best way of desi... more The uncertainties triggered by external environment require that there is no one best way of designing the structure of the organisation rather it is dependent on the circumstance and resilience capacity to withstand the threats. The purpose of this study therefore is to investigate the effects of organisational structure on employee resilience in manufacturing companies in Nigeria using cross-sectional survey. Ten manufacturing companies were selected using simple random sampling. 132 validated questionnaires were distributed to the participants. It was found that organisational structure has positive significant effect on employee resilience. The study concludes that organisational structure measured in terms of centralization, formalization and complexity enhances the resilience consciousness of employees in the organisation. The implication of this study is that managers of manufacturing companies as well as policy makers should employed organisational structure that will accommodate uncertainties, threats and other changes from the external business environment by ensuring that their resilient capacity is very strong to withstand such disruptions
Prestige International Journal of Management & IT - Sanchayan
This study investigated the effect of physiological burden on cognitive performance of middle man... more This study investigated the effect of physiological burden on cognitive performance of middle managers in Nigerian work organization. Data was collected from 62 middle managers in manufacturing, banking and oil rms operating within Niger Delta States, Nigeria. Data collected were subjected to multiple regression analysis and the outcome indicated that physiological burden adversely affect middle managers cognitive ability to perform assiduously in the Nigerian work environment due to burden which translate into emotional damage on their physical and mental wellbeing. The study concluded that organizations need to build structures that would enable middle managers develop self condence in order to function amidst stressful conditions, since mental workload proves to reduce individual ability to function effectively. The study recommends that Nigerian managers should discourage coercive behaviours for improving productivity because human beings are not animals but emotional creatures that perceive negative treatment as dehumanization of their personality in the workplace.
Education remains an indispensable tool for effective social transformation and economic prosperi... more Education remains an indispensable tool for effective social transformation and economic prosperity of nations yet, it remains unfortunate that this all important sector is been toiled with by political leadership in Nigeria. This has marred developmental trend occasioned by leadership challenges due to failures to identify core values that could sustain the economy for national growth and development. However, some factors are responsible for this mischief which include among others; ethnicism and nepotism, political corruption, accountability challenge, poor leadership recruitment and promotion of mediocre to leadership positions of authority. The paper concluded that relying on leadership who would inspire subordinates to work for the wellbeing of their organization as well realize the individual need for self development, accomplishment and growth becomes the way forward to restore the lost glory in our educational system. The study suggested for the training of leaders ahead of...
Turk Turizm Arastirmalari Dergisi, 2020
The uncertainties triggered by external environment require that there is no one best way of desi... more The uncertainties triggered by external environment require that there is no one best way of designing the structure of the organisation rather it is dependent on the circumstance and resilience capacity to withstand the threats. The purpose of this study therefore is to investigate the effects of organisational structure on employee resilience in manufacturing companies in Nigeria using cross-sectional survey. Ten manufacturing companies were selected using simple random sampling. 132 validated questionnaires were distributed to the participants. It was found that organisational structure has positive significant effect on employee resilience. The study concludes that organisational structure measured in terms of centralization, formalization and complexity enhances the resilience consciousness of employees in the organisation. The implication of this study is that managers of manufacturing companies as well as policy makers should employed organisational structure that will accommodate uncertainties, threats and other changes from the external business environment by ensuring that their resilient capacity is very strong to withstand such disruptions.
GIS Business
This study investigates the effect of knowledge sharing on organisational sustainability of ICT f... more This study investigates the effect of knowledge sharing on organisational sustainability of ICT firms in Nigeria using cross sectional research survey. A total of one hundred and eighty (180) workers were surveyed from twenty information and communication technology firms with convenience sampling technique. Sample size of one hundred and twenty three (123) was ascertained using Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination table. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the workers in the selected information and communication technology firms in Nigeria. Instrument was found valid with face validity, while Cronbach Alpha was used to ascertain reliability of the questionnaire. Frequency was used to analyse the respondents demographic characteristics while linear regression was used to analyse the hypotheses.
International Journal of Financial, Accounting, and Management
Journal of Business School, 2020
The uncertainties triggered by external environment require that there is no one best way of desi... more The uncertainties triggered by external environment require that there is no one best way of designing the structure of the organisation rather it is dependent on the circumstance and resilience capacity to withstand the threats. The purpose of this study therefore is to investigate the effects of organisational structure on employee resilience in manufacturing companies in Nigeria using cross-sectional survey. Ten manufacturing companies were selected using simple random sampling. 132 validated questionnaires were distributed to the participants. It was found that organisational structure has positive significant effect on employee resilience. The study concludes that organisational structure measured in terms of centralization, formalization and complexity enhances the resilience consciousness of employees in the organisation. The implication of this study is that managers of manufacturing companies as well as policy makers should employed organisational structure that will accommodate uncertainties, threats and other changes from the external business environment by ensuring that their resilient capacity is very strong to withstand such disruptions.
1. Introduction As the world is becoming more dynamic in nature, organizations are now seeking fo... more 1. Introduction As the world is becoming more dynamic in nature, organizations are now seeking for ways to increase their productivity level as this will in-turn enhance economic growth, lower the rate of unemployment among the teaming population, increase societal development and improve the quality of employees work life in the organization. The case of Nigeria as a growing economy is not left out of this situation. Increased productivity is vital in any economy because it has a serious effect on the living standard of workers and the nation in general, (Amah 2010). Organizations these days think of doing what is right without sacrificing quality with minimal wastage of scare resources within the shortest possible time with least expenditure of inputs (Telsang, 2006). Productivity enhances organizational growth if only employees who are concerned show dedication to their duty. The productivity of every employee in an industry is the ratio to measure how well an organization or country converts its input resources into goods and services. These individual input resources are determined by the working conditions faced by such employees in the organization. This is why Ali, Abdiaziz and Abdiqani, (2013) argue that the working conditions of employees is the determining factor to increase productivity in organizations. This simply implies that a friendly organization with safe working environment will result in increased productivity and better outcomes for the organization. The demand for higher productivity in the hotel business activities these days is not a new phenomenon in our organizations but the fact still remains that the attitudes and management styles of managers is key to what really influences employees' productivity in the hotel businesses in Bayelsa state. In a situation where employees are exposed to stressful working conditions, productivity is negatively influenced and as such there is a negative impact on the delivery of service (Ali, et al, 2013).
The study examines managerial emotional intelligence and workers' productivity in hotel operation... more The study examines managerial emotional intelligence and workers' productivity in hotel operations in Nigeria. The research adopts cross-sectional survey design with a sample of 183 administrative and lower level workers obtained from the 173 registered hotels in Bayelsa State Ministry of Tourism Development. The stratified random sampling technique was utilized. Spearman's Ranked Order Correlation Statistical tool was used to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that Managerial self-regulation and motivation gave rise to workers' efficiency and effectiveness in hotel operations in Nigeria. Based on the findings, we concluded that workers and managerial staff in hotel operations be given motivational incentives (monetary and non-monetary) to boost their morale at workplaces. The study therefore recommends that in checkmating deviations of employees' behaviours at work, hotels' management should endeavour to treat all workers the same not minding sex, race or region and this should be done with courtesy and fairness as it has significant impact on hotels' productivity. Hotels leadership should practice and encourage participatory culture among their workforce as this has potential impact on productivity.
The paper explored the effect of entrepreneurial innovation on firm resilience in selected Nigeri... more The paper explored the effect of entrepreneurial innovation on firm resilience in selected Nigerian hospitality firms using a cross-sectional survey. Twenty hotels that are registered with the Enugu State Ministry of Culture and Sri Lankan Journal of Entrepreneurship Volume 02 | Issue 01 | September 2020
Labor: Personnel Economics eJournal, 2020
With the increasing wave in technological advancement and the intensifying effects of globalizati... more With the increasing wave in technological advancement and the intensifying effects of globalization and competitiveness, organizations are now keen on engaging employees with a renewed sense of commitment and dedication to work for increased productivity. The paper examined workplace spirituality and employee engagement among university lecturers. A sample population of 200 lecturers was drawn from 4 public Universities in the South-South geo-political zone of Nigeria using convenience sampling techniques. Data were generated through the use of questionnaire and was subjected to empirical analysis via the Spearman Ranked Order Correlation Coefficient statistical tool. The outcome indicated that all three dimensions of workplace spirituality had a positive relationship with employee engagement in the academic arena. The result further confirmed the fact that financial gains alone do not stand as the pinnacle to employee motivation, rather lecturers derived the feelings of wholesomene...
Knowledge play key role in giving meaning to the world we live through the conscious activities o... more Knowledge play key role in giving meaning to the world we live through the conscious activities of individuals as a reflective process to progressive problem solving. However, the paper focused on knowledge gap as a panacea for conducting research that aid in knowledge building especially in the behavioral research setting. Nevertheless, it argued that research is not just about data collection but an interpretation of facts that give credence to theory building through the process of closing identified gaps in literatures therefore, such theory must be capable of dealing with issues of applicability which are emancipatory to identifying key hidden choices surfaced to inform human inquiry. It concluded that closing the identified gaps only becomes relevant when its outcome contribute to the body of knowledge by making salient epistemic claims. These claims must be subjected to human inquiry and as such add value to knowledge by explicitly expressing views on the very nature of evide...
As the world moves to a global knowledge based economy, the idea of knowledge expansion becomes c... more As the world moves to a global knowledge based economy, the idea of knowledge expansion becomes cardinal to the growth and development of depressed economies and in expanding these knowledge frontiers individuals and organizations need to continually interact with each other to enhance knowledge. The study therefore, seeks to evaluate the concept of knowledge gap as the magic behind knowledge expansion. In meeting theoretical expectations and needs, the study interrogate the nature and concept of knowledge showing vividly the functionality of social interactions as a device for acknowledging epistemic authority where valuable information can be shared since social interactions provide enabling ground for the development of common identity. In identifying the factors hampering knowledge expansion among developing economies, the study came up with the pore model of knowledge gap which acknowledges the fact that political power and lack of access to financial resources has corrupted kn...
Turk Turizm Arastirmalari Dergisi, 2020
The uncertainties triggered by external environment require that there is no one best way of desi... more The uncertainties triggered by external environment require that there is no one best way of designing the structure of the organisation rather it is dependent on the circumstance and resilience capacity to withstand the threats. The purpose of this study therefore is to investigate the effects of organisational structure on employee resilience in manufacturing companies in Nigeria using cross-sectional survey. Ten manufacturing companies were selected using simple random sampling. 132 validated questionnaires were distributed to the participants. It was found that organisational structure has positive significant effect on employee resilience. The study concludes that organisational structure measured in terms of centralization, formalization and complexity enhances the resilience consciousness of employees in the organisation. The implication of this study is that managers of manufacturing companies as well as policy makers should employed organisational structure that will accommodate uncertainties, threats and other changes from the external business environment by ensuring that their resilient capacity is very strong to withstand such disruptions
Prestige International Journal of Management & IT - Sanchayan
This study investigated the effect of physiological burden on cognitive performance of middle man... more This study investigated the effect of physiological burden on cognitive performance of middle managers in Nigerian work organization. Data was collected from 62 middle managers in manufacturing, banking and oil rms operating within Niger Delta States, Nigeria. Data collected were subjected to multiple regression analysis and the outcome indicated that physiological burden adversely affect middle managers cognitive ability to perform assiduously in the Nigerian work environment due to burden which translate into emotional damage on their physical and mental wellbeing. The study concluded that organizations need to build structures that would enable middle managers develop self condence in order to function amidst stressful conditions, since mental workload proves to reduce individual ability to function effectively. The study recommends that Nigerian managers should discourage coercive behaviours for improving productivity because human beings are not animals but emotional creatures that perceive negative treatment as dehumanization of their personality in the workplace.
Education remains an indispensable tool for effective social transformation and economic prosperi... more Education remains an indispensable tool for effective social transformation and economic prosperity of nations yet, it remains unfortunate that this all important sector is been toiled with by political leadership in Nigeria. This has marred developmental trend occasioned by leadership challenges due to failures to identify core values that could sustain the economy for national growth and development. However, some factors are responsible for this mischief which include among others; ethnicism and nepotism, political corruption, accountability challenge, poor leadership recruitment and promotion of mediocre to leadership positions of authority. The paper concluded that relying on leadership who would inspire subordinates to work for the wellbeing of their organization as well realize the individual need for self development, accomplishment and growth becomes the way forward to restore the lost glory in our educational system. The study suggested for the training of leaders ahead of...
Turk Turizm Arastirmalari Dergisi, 2020
The uncertainties triggered by external environment require that there is no one best way of desi... more The uncertainties triggered by external environment require that there is no one best way of designing the structure of the organisation rather it is dependent on the circumstance and resilience capacity to withstand the threats. The purpose of this study therefore is to investigate the effects of organisational structure on employee resilience in manufacturing companies in Nigeria using cross-sectional survey. Ten manufacturing companies were selected using simple random sampling. 132 validated questionnaires were distributed to the participants. It was found that organisational structure has positive significant effect on employee resilience. The study concludes that organisational structure measured in terms of centralization, formalization and complexity enhances the resilience consciousness of employees in the organisation. The implication of this study is that managers of manufacturing companies as well as policy makers should employed organisational structure that will accommodate uncertainties, threats and other changes from the external business environment by ensuring that their resilient capacity is very strong to withstand such disruptions.
GIS Business
This study investigates the effect of knowledge sharing on organisational sustainability of ICT f... more This study investigates the effect of knowledge sharing on organisational sustainability of ICT firms in Nigeria using cross sectional research survey. A total of one hundred and eighty (180) workers were surveyed from twenty information and communication technology firms with convenience sampling technique. Sample size of one hundred and twenty three (123) was ascertained using Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination table. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the workers in the selected information and communication technology firms in Nigeria. Instrument was found valid with face validity, while Cronbach Alpha was used to ascertain reliability of the questionnaire. Frequency was used to analyse the respondents demographic characteristics while linear regression was used to analyse the hypotheses.
International Journal of Financial, Accounting, and Management
Journal of Business School, 2020
The uncertainties triggered by external environment require that there is no one best way of desi... more The uncertainties triggered by external environment require that there is no one best way of designing the structure of the organisation rather it is dependent on the circumstance and resilience capacity to withstand the threats. The purpose of this study therefore is to investigate the effects of organisational structure on employee resilience in manufacturing companies in Nigeria using cross-sectional survey. Ten manufacturing companies were selected using simple random sampling. 132 validated questionnaires were distributed to the participants. It was found that organisational structure has positive significant effect on employee resilience. The study concludes that organisational structure measured in terms of centralization, formalization and complexity enhances the resilience consciousness of employees in the organisation. The implication of this study is that managers of manufacturing companies as well as policy makers should employed organisational structure that will accommodate uncertainties, threats and other changes from the external business environment by ensuring that their resilient capacity is very strong to withstand such disruptions.
1. Introduction As the world is becoming more dynamic in nature, organizations are now seeking fo... more 1. Introduction As the world is becoming more dynamic in nature, organizations are now seeking for ways to increase their productivity level as this will in-turn enhance economic growth, lower the rate of unemployment among the teaming population, increase societal development and improve the quality of employees work life in the organization. The case of Nigeria as a growing economy is not left out of this situation. Increased productivity is vital in any economy because it has a serious effect on the living standard of workers and the nation in general, (Amah 2010). Organizations these days think of doing what is right without sacrificing quality with minimal wastage of scare resources within the shortest possible time with least expenditure of inputs (Telsang, 2006). Productivity enhances organizational growth if only employees who are concerned show dedication to their duty. The productivity of every employee in an industry is the ratio to measure how well an organization or country converts its input resources into goods and services. These individual input resources are determined by the working conditions faced by such employees in the organization. This is why Ali, Abdiaziz and Abdiqani, (2013) argue that the working conditions of employees is the determining factor to increase productivity in organizations. This simply implies that a friendly organization with safe working environment will result in increased productivity and better outcomes for the organization. The demand for higher productivity in the hotel business activities these days is not a new phenomenon in our organizations but the fact still remains that the attitudes and management styles of managers is key to what really influences employees' productivity in the hotel businesses in Bayelsa state. In a situation where employees are exposed to stressful working conditions, productivity is negatively influenced and as such there is a negative impact on the delivery of service (Ali, et al, 2013).
The study examines managerial emotional intelligence and workers' productivity in hotel operation... more The study examines managerial emotional intelligence and workers' productivity in hotel operations in Nigeria. The research adopts cross-sectional survey design with a sample of 183 administrative and lower level workers obtained from the 173 registered hotels in Bayelsa State Ministry of Tourism Development. The stratified random sampling technique was utilized. Spearman's Ranked Order Correlation Statistical tool was used to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that Managerial self-regulation and motivation gave rise to workers' efficiency and effectiveness in hotel operations in Nigeria. Based on the findings, we concluded that workers and managerial staff in hotel operations be given motivational incentives (monetary and non-monetary) to boost their morale at workplaces. The study therefore recommends that in checkmating deviations of employees' behaviours at work, hotels' management should endeavour to treat all workers the same not minding sex, race or region and this should be done with courtesy and fairness as it has significant impact on hotels' productivity. Hotels leadership should practice and encourage participatory culture among their workforce as this has potential impact on productivity.