The nexus between democratic governance and sustainable development in Nigeria

Etim, Nsikak-Abasi A.; Urama, Chinasa E.; Mohammed, Jamal; Ubong, A.

doi:10.1504/ajesd.2023.129022

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“…Recently, businesses around the globe are relying on Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to improve organizational performance and create an effective supply chain that reduces running costs (Li, 2007;Etim et al, 2023). Companies that rely on ICTs to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their supply chain processes have a greater chance to mitigate fraud (Alkhudary et al, 2022;Ramos, 2004).…”

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The impact of ICT capabilities on supply chain fraud and sustainability – a dynamic capability perspective

Abdul Mumin,

Adam,

Alhassan

2024

TECHS

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PurposeThis study aims to investigate the influence of information and communication technology (ICT) capabilities on supply chain fraud and sustainability within the context of Ghana’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Additionally, the research explores the mediating role of supply chain fraud in the relationship between ICT capabilities and supply chain sustainability.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 102 respondents within Ghana’s SME sector, and the research employed the dynamic capability theory as the conceptual framework. The study utilized partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to develop and analyze the proposed model.FindingsThe results of the study reveal a significant reduction in supply chain fraud attributable to enhanced ICT capabilities within Ghanaian SMEs. Moreover, ICT capabilities exert a significant positive influence on supply chain sustainability. Importantly, supply chain fraud emerges as a mediator, elucidating its role at the nexus of supply chain sustainability and ICT capabilities.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the limited body of evidence on the interconnectedness of ICT capabilities, supply chain fraud and supply chain sustainability, particularly within the context of Ghanaian SMEs. Notably, this study pioneers an examination of the mediating impact of supply chain fraud on the relationship between ICT capabilities and supply chain sustainability.

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