LEADERSHIP STYLES AND SUSTAINABILITY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP PRACTICES IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA

Over the last two decades, the terms leadership and leadership styles has become more important and widely used in the world. This research examined the enhancement of leadership styles on sustainability of the entrepreneurial practices in higher institution with reference to Covenant University Ota. Three hundred and two (302) members of covenant University Alumni (2007-2018) were randomly sampled by correspondence via emails through the alumni office. The study employed descriptive and inferential statistics. Regression analysis was used to test the hypothesis to determine the weight of the independent variables on the dependent variables. The result of analysis shows that Autocratic and Transformational style has significant effect on the practice of entrepreneurship and if properly applied would increase the number of entrepreneurs in the country, reduce unemployment as well lead to positive economic growth of the Nation Nigeria

The Effect of Smart Government on Governance in Covid-19 Era

The research work looked at the relationship between various dimensions of smart government which are citizen centricity, efficiency, effectiveness and the dimensions of smart governance being strategic dimension, networking and collaboration between institutions. This study made use of a quantitative analytical cross-sectional design. The study made use of the Stakeholder theory. It also made use of the purposive, convenience and simple random sampling technique. A survey was designed for the respondents which was inclusive of one hundred and thirty (130) postgraduate students of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun state and the Statistical package for social sciences was used in running the analysis. According to the findings of this study, smart government could be regarded a foundation for establishing governance by utilizing advanced information and technology for good governance, which is characterized by multiple interrelationships between individuals, government and other decision makers. The sample size and analyses focused majorly on the Postgraduate students of Covenant University. From the findings, the students assert that the governments use of ICT platforms has been able to enhance the resilience of the government and organisations as they have been able to develop a  means to cope, adapt and adjust to this global change. The efficient and effective use of ICT, allowed for networking and collaborative interaction between government and other state and the governments and organizations. This implies that governments ability to take smart and strategic actions in the face of unforeseen and unpredictable challenges through the use of ICT has proven a candid means for the government to efficiently and effectively run any nation state. The findings focus on examining the effect of smart government on governance. The paper is significant in giving insightful directives on the realities of running government in a continuous dynamic environment which factors are unpredictable and gives a guide on how government should be run in the face of untold challenges

THE NIGERIAN FASHION INDUSTRY: TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND MARKET EXPANSION

The global fashion sector is worth more than $2.5 trillion, with the share of Africa projected to be less than one per cent. technological innovations in the Nigerian fashion industry can enhance, distinguish and differentiate the products offered to create additional value as well as satisfy customers. The study examined technological innovation and market expansion of small scale enterprises in Etiosa L.G.A Lagos State. Data was analysed using regression analysis. The results gotten from this study shows that technological innovations have significant effects on market expansion of SMEs in the fashion industry in Lagos State. In conclusion the researcher provided recommendations in line with enhancing new market and innovative procedures for market expansion of fashionpreneurs

Exploring The Influence of Environmental Complexity on Entrepreneurial Decision Making: A Conceptual Review

Practicing entrepreneurs make decisions in their business operations. These decisions are influenced by the environmental force and contextual issues that affect their operational process. This research paper focuses on exploring environmental complexities and their influence on entrepreneurial decision-making. The research applies a conceptual approach to unpack the effects of complexities, stakeholders’ perspectives and contextual issues on entrepreneurial decision process. A key suggestion is the adoption of meaningful engagement approach to addressing emerging complexities between entrepreneurship practice and environmental issues. While the research finds that interactive engagement can be slow

LEADERSHIP STYLES AND SUSTAINABILITY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP PRACTICES IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA

Over the last two decades, the terms leadership and leadership styles has become more important and widely used in the world. This research examined the enhancement of leadership styles on sustainability of the entrepreneurial practices in higher institution with reference to Covenant University Ota. Three hundred and two (302) members of covenant University Alumni (2007-2018) were randomly sampled by correspondence via emails through the alumni office. The study employed descriptive and inferential statistics. Regression analysis was used to test the hypothesis to determine the weight of the independent variables on the dependent variables. The result of analysis shows that Autocratic and Transformational style has significant effect on the practice of entrepreneurship and if properly applied would increase the number of entrepreneurs in the country, reduce unemployment as well lead to positive economic growth of the Nation Nigeria

Innovation, Growth and Change Systems of Products And Services in Organisations

Innovation is an intricate and vital requirement for the growth of products and services of organisations. The process of innovation should be holistically and critically looked upon as a series of change in a complex system not only of hardware but also of market environment, production facilities and knowledge and the social contexts of the innovation ventures. This study seeks to investigate diverse innovative mediums of boosting the market of products and services for organisational benefits via leading business models and designs. This paper gives an overview of innovation, products and services. Also, several approaches and models such as the D.I.S.R.U.P.T Model, servitisation, Product service systems, value proposition design and business model innovation techniques were investigated for the advancement of firms. Also, it is impossible to create innovate commodities and utilities without generating sound business ideas and more importantly, knowing the critical imperatives required to pitch such business ideas to prospective business investors and top key personalities. It was concluded that for sustained enterprise changes and sustained growth, strategic business models are needed and must be designed to suit the peculiarity of the concerned company

Entrepreneurial Pro-Activeness and Business Sustainability: Implications on Customers’ Satisfaction

This study censoriously surveyed the relationship between entrepreneurial pro-activeness and customers‘ satisfaction of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Lagos State in Nigeria. To realize this objective, a total of 120 CEO’S/MD’S and heads of functional units of the selected small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Lagos State, Nigeria, were sampled. The data was analysed using Pearson correlation analysis. The result showed that business pro-activeness has affirmative important effect on corroborating satisfaction derived by customers. Based on the result of the study, it was recommended that management should ensure always that all departments within the firm work in harmony having a proactive entrepreneurial mind-set to give the magnificence in the structure of the organization thereby enhancing their level of sustainability

Innovative leadership styles: innovative entrepreneurial leadership and sustainable economy - a case study of Asia, Europe and America

This study seeks to investigate unique attributes of the most promising innovative leadership styles for sustaining business entrepreneurs and the world at large. An integrative literature review is adopted for this analytical paper including observing autocratic, democratic, laissezfaire, hierarchal, psychological, participative, directive, transactional and transformational/soft leadership, which is directed at gathering sufficient factual information from current reality to appropriately answer the research questions. The behavioural theory of Blake-Mouton Leadership Grid is an appropriate theoretical foundation for transformational soft leadership backed up with empirical evidence of distinguished leaders from three of the world's most advanced countries - Asia, Europe, and America. It is concluded that transformational and participative leadership are best combined. Hence, policy implications entail trust, knowledgesharing and learning platforms as key mediators for choosing consultation levels and joint decision-making styles for unique contexts to induce optimum outcomes, given the ineffectiveness of 'one-size-fits-all' strategy in firms and countries

Competitive Strategies and Corporate Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Lagos and Ogun States

A good competitive strategy is a major tool needed by any organization to achieve its desired objective in the world of increasing competition. Small and medium enterprises compete with business enterprises of the same size as well as companies that are bigger in size and capacity. The study, therefore, examined the influence of the competitive strategies adopted by small and medium enterprises in Nigeria on their performance. A total of 125 respondents were sampled using the judgmental sampling technique. The Student t-test analysis was used to test the four hypotheses. The study reveals that competitive strategies have a positive impact on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria. The study recommends that Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria should select the appropriate strategy that will suit the business and the environment in which it operates

Towards an Integrative Model of Innovative Entrepreneurship Education for Institutional Sustainability

This paper advocates and posits the Integrative Model of Innovative Entrepreneurship Education (IMIEE). This is achievable by exploring entrepreneurship from the angle of educating students and aspiring entrepreneurs to become innovative entrepreneurs rather than being imitative and non-disruptive. However, given the current overly theoretical nature of teaching schemes across higher institutions today, curriculum needs to be completely overhauled to incorporate more innovative approach of practical and hands-on experiences that fosters innovative entrepreneurial practice. An integrative model for innovative entrepreneurship education becomes imperative for insight and guidance for pedagogy and practice in a way that drives institutional sustainability. Thus, this theoretical paper contributes to existing literature by analysing various empirical works and previous models such as the Design Thinking Approach, D.I.S.R.U.P.T, the Experiential model, and National Innovation Systems (NIS). Some shortcomings in previous models inform the need to posit an integrative model that synthesises vital elements