Operations of small and medium enterprises and the legal system in Nigeria

Journal of Management & Organization

Emielu

Olujobi

et al. 2021

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This study explores the potentials of digital transformation for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with emphasis on SDG 4 and SDG 9 in Nigeria. The study adopts a conceptual approach, reviewing existing literature to explore the topic from various views of authors on the issue. It focuses on the contextual factors such as stakeholder input to the process of the implementation of digitalisation and SDGs 4 and 9 which focuses on educational development at all levels, industrial collaborations and improvements, respectively. The results indicate that digital transformation potentially enhances the attainment of SDGs 4 and 9, but this is mediated by the level of stakeholder commitment and e-governance performance. Part of the recommendation is the adoption of a multi-disciplinary approach to development-oriented digital transformation interventions for SDGs 4 and 9 in Nigeria, through a process of effective stakeholder engagement and transparent institutional signalling. The study draws research attention to the use of digital transformation for social development, especially in a developing economy such as Nigeria, to enhance the compendium of knowledge in the implementation of digital approach to the attainment of SDGs 4 and 9. It is also suggested for the government institutions to take further responsibility to provide a fair platform for the implementation of digital transformation and the attainment of SDGs 4 and 9 in Nigeria.

Section: Electronic Governance In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 70%

Digital transformation: a conceptual framing for attaining Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 9 in Nigeria

Journal of Management & Organization

Emielu

Olujobi

et al. 2021

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“…All such incidences can lead to chaotic experiences such as the criminalities and other vices, such as the incidences of death due to starvation, recorded during the COVID-19 lockdown in Lagos State, Nigeria (BBC News, March 31 , 2020 ; D.W.com, April 22, 2020 ; BBC News, May 6, 2020 ). Therefore, it is suggested in the current research for all stakeholders involved with the process of palliative response to consider the fundamental necessity of critical structuring of the process that can enhance better implementation of the project (Ufua, Olujobi, Ogbari, & Dada, 2020 ).…”

Section: Further Discussion On the Identified Issues In The Palliativmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Researchers have raised stakeholder involvement issues in addressing the identified issue of interest (Chase et al, 2000 ). This could be due to critical issues such as diversity of issues and context, heterogeneity of stakeholders’ status, interest, and other environmental factors such as the legal regulations (Ufua, Olujobi, Ogbari, Dada, & Edafe, 2020 ). The argument of this study is that the key stakeholders’ skills and capabilities are relevant to the development of a suitable and fair platform for the involvement of stakeholders to address identified issues productively.…”

Section: Further Discussion On the Identified Issues In The Palliativmentioning

confidence: 99%

Re-Strategising Government Palliative Support Systems in Tackling the Challenges of COVID-19 Lockdown in Lagos State, Nigeria

Osabuohien

Ogbari

et al. 2021

Glob J Flex Syst Manag

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This research covered the palliative material distribution project in Lagos State, Nigeria, during the lockdown and restriction on movement because of COVID-19 pandemic. The study engaged reports from extant literature and tertiary data sources such as the newspapers, the Internet, and website source. Relevant data gathered from these sources were conceptually analysed and discussed along with extant literature. The research also adopted the use of rich pictures for further presentation of the research. A key finding from the research is the need to redesign the distribution process and consider proper structuring of the project. And further engagement with the affected stakeholders to address crucial issues such as marginalisation that can defeat the purpose, which is to emancipate the affected indigents of the State from the harrowing effects of COVID-19 lockdown and other emergencies-related critical incidences such as starvation and criminalities. The study proposed a model for a resilience approach to effectively address the current palliative distribution process challenges in Lagos State, the epicentre of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Keywords COVID-19 pandemic Á Lagos State Á Nigeria Á Palliative material distribution Á State interventions Á Stakeholder involvement JEL Classifications O17 Á O38 Á O31 Á A20 K2 Á K42 Á K1

“…While many Nigerian organisations adopt lean principles in their operations, they tend to decline from accepting it as a compound operational practice. This could be due to certain factors ranging from leadership thinking and contextual operational practices that may not align with complete adaptation to lean operations (Ufua et al, 2020 , 2020a ; Ufua, Olujobi, et al, 2020 ; Ufua, Osabohien, et al, 2020 ).…”

Section: Literature Review On Lean Entrepreneurship Practicementioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to Yu and Rehman Khan ( 2021 ), this will require a concerted effort of innovation and creativity through an engagement with relevant partners and stakeholders to find a suitable means to cope with the aforementioned profane challenges, especially in the areas of resource and sustainability management. It is also justified that most entrepreneurship outfits in Nigeria have minimal governmental support for their survival (see, Ufua et al, 2020 , 2020a ; Ufua, Olujobi, et al, 2020 ; Ufua, Osabohien, et al, 2020 ; Midgley, & Lindhult, 2021 ).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Lean Entrepreneurship and SME Practice in a Post COVID-19 Pandemic Era: A Conceptual Discourse from Nigeria

Olujobi

Tahir

et al. 2022

Glob J Flex Syst Manag

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This study investigates lean principles among Nigerian entrepreneurs and SME managers in the operational process in the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. It offers the panacea to the challenge of social-economic shocks and their adverse effects on SMEs' business activities in Nigeria. The study adopts a conceptual approach to investigate lean entrepreneurship practice by SMEs in Nigeria. It relies on data from extant literature, using a conceptual approach to examine the social-economic effects of COVID-19 pandemic and critical environmental factors on the lean entrepreneurship practice in Nigeria. Furthermore, the study explores the influence of lean practice among SMEs and entrepreneurs in Nigeria and suggests a broad model for lean entrepreneurial practice in post-COVID-19 pandemic Nigeria. Findings highlight the broad social-economic effects of COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges such as theft, host community pressure, weak legal system, and inadequate government policy support affect lean entrepreneurship practice. These factors constitute complex operational issues that would require the adoption of a more comprehensive approach to address. It also highlights crucial factors for post-COVID-19 pandemic SMEs' operational success in Nigeria due to deficits in infrastructure and regulatory efficiency for SMEs' operations to address the various challenges of business failures in Nigeria. The study suggests a lean SME and Entrepreneurial Practice model in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era. It emphasises the need to refocus the active interest of the lean entrepreneur on critical business sustainability. The study recommends a critical review of the internal operational process among practicing entrepreneurial businesses and a re-modification of public policies system that governs the operational functions of entrepreneurial practices for reasonable and resilient post-COVID-19 pandemic entrepreneurship practices that can support the SMEs and economic growth in Nigeria.