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Papers by leke Banwo

Journal of Management and Sustainability, 2015

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of work experience, education and location... more The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of work experience, education and location on work satisfaction in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. A survey design of employees in 450 MSMEs across four states and business segments were used; 375 employees (83%) respondents were suitable for analysis. The Questionnaire measured demographics, location, education and experience as variables and data was analyzed using regression and correlation. The results suggest a significant positive relationship between educational qualifications, location and work satisfaction and negative correlation of previous experience and work satisfaction.

Journal of Advanced Management Science, 2015

Majority of literature and scholarly research on innovation focus on developed countries, while t... more Majority of literature and scholarly research on innovation focus on developed countries, while there exists very little research on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in developing nations. SMEs innovative styles are peculiar to their environment like the biological amoeba and home-grown within the confines of limited resources and myriad of problems. This paper aims to explore the nature of "homegrown" innovation among SMEs arising from their symbiotic relationships with Multinational companies and strategic alliances with Asia. Evidences indicate the prevalence of process innovation in SMEs clusters and external linkages with Multinational corporations and Asian market has a positive impact on their performances, survival and growth. The paper employed a qualitative approach and attempts to contribute to the literature on innovation in developing countries and provide strategic and practical policy and business recommendations beneficial to SMEs stakeholders and Multinational giants. SMEs in developing can use group borrowing to access bank loans easily, nurture their outward strategic linkages and pursue innovation practices suitable to their context. 

This paper examines the different challenges that face small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Chi... more This paper examines the different challenges that face small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in
China and Nigeria. It describes the level of SME development in both countries and impact of
government policies and technology on the competitiveness of SMEs. Data for the study was
collected using a structured questionnaire administered to 200 SMEs in both countries.
Findings indicate that although the governments of China and Nigeria have made great strides in
implementing policy reforms that offer support and encouragement to development of SMEs in
their respective countries,. The Chinese government’s approach to SME development can serve as
a model to for developing countries aiming to increase SME growth and success in their country.
There is room for improvement in both countries: Nigeria needs to place emphasis on creating a
solid infrastructure and microeconomic business environment that allows SMEs to thrive while
China could see even more SME growth by focusing on providing more individualized support
that encourages the development of specialized clusters

The fuzzy boundaries and intertwined nature of informal and formal sectors in Nigeria has varied ... more The fuzzy boundaries and intertwined nature of informal and formal sectors in Nigeria has varied
impact on the economy. In this paper, we investigate the informal sector from apprenticeship,
educational institutions and unemployment perspectives using surveys from national manpower
stock and employment generation survey. Our findings indicate an interwoven relationship
between the three variables. The lopsided nature of educational curriculum used in higher
institutions coupled with imbalances in the formal economy is major causes of unemployment. The
study highlights the effectiveness of the apprenticeship model in reducing unemployment. Policy
and decision makers should continuously revise the educational curriculum; establish specialized
training centers to provide more practical trainings to the youth

Several scholarly studies have associated strong group performance with a high level of group coh... more Several scholarly studies have associated strong group performance with a high level of group cohesion among the members. In this study, we investigated the impact of group cohesion on organizational performance using Carron, Widmeyer, and Brawley group environment questionnaire and Beauchamp, Bray and Carron role perception and acceptance scale administered to 180 employees in four branches of a commercial bank in Nigeria. The questionnaire was divided into three sections: demographics, role perception, acceptance and group cohesion. Our finding was inconclusive because group cohesion was found to be strong in groups with good performance likewise groups with weak performance. Further examination showed that groups with high cohesion consisting of members with higher organizational tenure outperformed groups made up of employees with lower organizational tenure.

Journal of Management and Sustainability, 2015

Journal of Advanced Management Science, 2015