Showing papers in "Journal of African Business in 2020"
TL;DR: In this paper, the behavior and effectiveness of CBI on fiscal policy varies between non-election and election years, and whether the CBI's effectiveness varies with the number of voters in a constituency.
Abstract: The study primarily investigates if the behavior and effectiveness of CBI on fiscal policy varies between non-election and election years. It also examines whether the effectiveness of CBI in impro...
74 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the impact of trade facilitation and institutions on sustainable environment on a panel of 41 Sub-Saharan African countries over the period 2005-2014, using six composite indicators.
Abstract: This study examines the impact of trade facilitation and institutions on sustainable environment on a panel of 41 Sub-Saharan African countries over the period 2005–2014. Six composite indicators o...
33 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined how a behavioral change theory (theory of planned behavior) could be used in social marketing to predict households' waste disposal behavior in Ghana, where a quantita...
Abstract: The study sought to examine how a behavioral change theory (theory of planned behavior) could be used in social marketing to predict households’ waste disposal behavior in Ghana. A quantita...
24 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used logistic regression to analyze 101 failed and 107 successful SMEs in Ghana, using Lussier model to predict success or failure of small businesses in Ghana.
Abstract: This study tests the validity of Lussier model in predicting success or failure of small businesses in Ghana, Africa. The study uses logistic regression to analyze 101 failed and 107 successful sma...
23 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors empirically examined the impact of internal control systems on performance among listed firms in Ghana and the moderating role of information technology and conducted a survey among top companies in Ghana.
Abstract: The study empirically examines the impact of internal control systems on performance among listed firms in Ghana and the moderating role of information technology. A survey was conducted among top ...
18 citations
TL;DR: This article applied tax avoidance theories and hypothesis to financial institutions which have been neglected in the tax avoidance literature in at least two main strands: 1) applying tax avoidance theory and hypothesis on financial institutions and 2)
Abstract: This study built on the tax avoidance literature in at least two main strands: 1) applying the tax avoidance theories and hypothesis to financial institutions which have been neglected in the empir...
18 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors reexamine the relationship between bribery and firms' performance with a recognition that not all illegal payments are equal over the business life cycle and that some payments are in effect mo...
Abstract: This paper reexamines the relationship between bribery and firms’ performance with a recognition that not all illegal payments are equal over the business life cycle. Some payments are in effect mo...
16 citations
TL;DR: In the aftermath of corporate collapses and scandals, transparent communication with stakeholders is vital in rebuilding trust as discussed by the authors, Notwithstanding sound theoretical arguments advocating the importance of transparency in the context of corporate scandals.
Abstract: In the aftermath of corporate collapses and scandals, transparent communication with stakeholders is vital in rebuilding trust. Notwithstanding sound theoretical arguments advocating the importance...
15 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, there was a proliferation of researches conducted all over the world in order to establish an empirical association between CSR activities and financial performance of companies, but none of these studies were conducted in the US.
Abstract: Until recently, there was a proliferation of researches conducted all over the world in order to establish an empirical association between CSR activities and financial performance of companies. Fo...
15 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors study street vendors in the Nyarugenge District (Kigali, Rwanda) during field research (July to August 2017) using a multimethod approach including field observation, a survey and background int...
Abstract: We study street vendors in the Nyarugenge District (Kigali, Rwanda) during field research (July to August 2017) using a multimethod approach including field observation, a survey and background int...
14 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the moderating role of environmental dynamism on the link between strategy and performance is examined based on a random sample of micro and small businesses (MSBs) in an emerging economy.
Abstract: This paper examines the moderating role of environmental dynamism on the link between strategy and performance. Based on a random sample of micro and small businesses (MSBs) in an emerging economy ...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors assess how service firms' engagement capability enhances their value creation advantages and analyze how the development of engagement capability helps service firms to create innovati cation.
Abstract: This study assesses how service firms’ engagement capability enhances their value creation advantages. We analyze how the development of engagement capability helps service firms to create innovati...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors focused on answering following questions: (i) Do firm's internal factors such as size, age, ownership, R&D spending, and exporting significantly predict the propensity of fir...
Abstract: The present study concentrates on answering following questions: (i) Do firm’s internal factors such as size, age, ownership, R&D spending, and exporting significantly predict the propensity of fir...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigate how owners/managers of service small and medium enterprises leverage on social networks to develop and implement successful marketing strategies, adopting an entrepren...
Abstract: This paper investigates how owners/managers of service small and medium enterprises (SME) leverage on social networks to develop and implement successful marketing strategies. Adopting an entrepren...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the effectiveness of national enterprise policy on the sustainability of micro, small and medium enterprises in Nigeria, focusing on economic policies and monetary policies, respectively.
Abstract: This paper investigates the effectiveness of national enterprise policy on the sustainability of micro, small and medium enterprises in Nigeria. Previous studies focus on economic policies and mana...
TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of inflation on finance-growth nexus on 23 sub-Saharan Africa countries with 5-year averaged data set over the period 1982-2016 was investigated.
Abstract: The study aims at determining the effect of inflation on finance-growth nexus on 23 Sub-Saharan Africa countries with 5-year averaged data set over the period 1982–2016. A non-dynamic threshold app...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the effect of financial development on the effectiveness of monetary policy transmission channels in Nigeria by estimating a sticky-price DSGE model using Bayesian estimation app.
Abstract: The study examines the effect of financial development on the effectiveness of monetary policy transmission channels in Nigeria by estimating a sticky-price DSGE model using Bayesian estimation app...
TL;DR: In this paper, the role of institutions as a determining factor in foreign direct investment attraction into a developing country such as Nigeria is investigated, and the study makes use of recen-...
Abstract: In this study, the role of institutions as a determining factor in foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction into a developing country such as Nigeria is investigated. The study makes use of recen...
TL;DR: In this article, the symmetry and asymmetry of the exchange rate-stock price nexus for 54 firms listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) were examined, using an auto-regressive distributed distribution model.
Abstract: This study examined the symmetry and asymmetry of the exchange rate-stock price nexus for 54 firms listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). We employed asymmetric Auto Regressive Distributed La...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the motivations for entrepreneurship, the market opportunities and challenges hindering enterprise growth in The Gambia, and exposed specific dynamic market influences for enterprise development in developing economies.
Abstract: The current entrepreneurship research has primarily focused on external environmental factors that influence enterprise development in developed economies, whilst studies from developing economies are lagging. Yet, evidence from the World Bank and Global Entrepreneurship Index suggest that entrepreneurship practice in developing economies has peaked. Using semi-structured interview data from 20 entrepreneurs in The Gambia, we examined their motivations for entrepreneurship, the market opportunities and challenges hindering enterprise growth. We found the factors influencing motivation to be individual (necessity, poverty, experience, job creation, personal knowledge, and experience) and contextual (opportunity recognition, ethnic and religious norms). Interestingly, three forms of opportunities were identified: entrepreneurial networks, competitive market, and discovery. Nonetheless, the entrepreneurs faced individual challenges – insufficient finance and unskilled staff – and contextual limitations such as political change, limited government reforms, high taxes, high business cost, and market uncertainty. We offer critical insights into individual and contextual motivations for entrepreneurship, extending the current discourse. In addition, we expose specific dynamic market influences for enterprise development in developing economies.
TL;DR: In this article, the likelihood of financial statement manipulation among 19 listed manufacturing and trading firms on the Ghana Stock Exchange for the period 2008 to 2017 was analyzed using the Beneish model.
Abstract: We analyze the likelihood of financial statement manipulation among 19 listed manufacturing and trading firms on the Ghana Stock Exchange for the period 2008 to 2017. We use the Beneish model to gr...
TL;DR: In this article, the impact of bank competition on access to credit by informal firms in 14 sub Saharan African countries using World Bank enterprise survey data is investigated, and the authors conclude that access to finance is one of the most important challenges faced by informal businesses.
Abstract: This paper investigates the impact of bank competition on access to credit by informal firms in 14 Sub Saharan African countries using World Bank enterprise survey data. Access to credit is one of ...
TL;DR: The construction industry is critical to economic development and small and medium construction firms (SMCFs) play a key role in the process as discussed by the authors. The need for vibrant and efficient SMCFs cannot be overemphasized.
Abstract: The construction industry is critical to economic development. Small and medium construction firms (SMCFs) play a key role in the process. The need for vibrant and efficient SMCFs cannot be overemp...
TL;DR: The issue of interpersonal conflict has been a thorny issue in high-power distant environments due to disagreement and divergence of superior and subordinate views resulting from managerial differences as discussed by the authors, which is a common issue in conflict resolution.
Abstract: The issue of interpersonal conflict has been a thorny issue in high-power distant environments due to disagreement and divergence of superior and subordinate views resulting from managerial...
TL;DR: Inclusive business models are promoted as unique opportunities to combine profitability for firms needing reliable supply from small-scale farmers with market inclusion for those farmers as discussed by the authors. But they are not suitable for large-scale farms.
Abstract: Inclusive business models are promoted as unique opportunities to combine profitability for firms needing reliable supply from small-scale farmers with market inclusion for those farmers. In enviro...
TL;DR: The ever-increasing global business environment dynamism, change, and heterogeneity require a flexible, proactive, innovative, and aggressive managerial approach as discussed by the authors, and the quest for such approaches sett...
Abstract: The ever-increasing global business environment dynamism, change, and heterogeneity require a flexible, proactive, innovative, and aggressive managerial approach. The quest for such approaches sett...
TL;DR: In this paper, it is important for firms to understand customer needs and wants, including their preferences relating to payment methinks, in order to stay competitive in the dynamic business environment.
Abstract: Firms need to stay competitive in the dynamic business environment. Therefore, it is important for firms to understand customer needs and wants, including their preferences relating to payment meth...
TL;DR: In this paper, the main purpose of the study is to examine financial inclusion of the poor by formal financial services providers in developing economies with data obtained from rural Uganda using data collected from the National Statistics System (NSS).
Abstract: The main purpose of this study is to examine financial inclusion of the poor by formal financial services’ providers in developing economies with data obtained from rural Uganda. Exploratory resear...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the exchange rate pass-through to producer prices in South African industries from 1970 to 2016, and found that the passthrough was positively correlated with producer prices.
Abstract: This paper investigates the exchange rate pass-through to producer prices in South African industries from 1970 to 2016. Empirical results from panel contemporaneous techniques indicate that exchan...
TL;DR: The authors assesses the consequences of Mauritania's exit from the West African regional trade agreement with respect to the region and in comparison, to the general effects on the performance of t...
Abstract: This paper assesses the consequences of Mauritania’s exit from the West African regional trade agreement with respect to the region and in comparison, to the general effects on the performance of t...