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Social Responsibility and Ethics Practices on Purchase Intention of Female Mobile Phone Users in Nigeria
Ajayi Omobola Monsurat,
Ajayi Paul Oladapo,
Sadamoro Festus,
Ayodele Oluwaseun Opeyemi
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2021
Pages:
56-60
Received:
30 April 2021
Accepted:
21 May 2021
Published:
7 June 2021
Abstract: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethic practices has become dominant issues in business reporting, with every corporation having a policy concerning CSR and producing report annually detailing its activities. The society on the other hand, are interested in the way corporations are carrying out their activities, whether it is ethical done or otherwise. This study examined the effects of social responsibility and ethics practice on purchases intention of female mobile phone users in Ekiti State. The total population for the study was 9495 with the sample of 357 gotten from Krecie and Morgan sample size table. The data were analysed from the information collected through questionnaire. The research makes use of chi-square to check the relationship between the explanatory variables and the dependent variable at 0.05 level of significant. The results revealed that 85% of the respondents totally agreed that social responsibility influence purchase intention among mobile phone users in Ekiti State. While only 5% are undecided and the other 10% of the respondents strongly disagreed with the statement. Therefore, it is clear that social responsibility has an influence on the purchase intention of female mobile phone users in Ekiti State. It was concluded that for any organization to survive, it has to properly take part in social responsibility activity as more women approve of it. The study recommended that company should expand their activities by going into other areas like health, education, charity giving, instead of focusing sport and entertainment.
Abstract: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethic practices has become dominant issues in business reporting, with every corporation having a policy concerning CSR and producing report annually detailing its activities. The society on the other hand, are interested in the way corporations are carrying out their activities, whether it is ethical done ...
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Corporate Governance Practices in Senegalese Microfinance Institutions
Mamadou Fadel Diallo,
Jean-Pierre Gueyie,
Mahmoudou Bocar Sall
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2021
Pages:
61-71
Received:
8 May 2021
Accepted:
25 May 2021
Published:
9 June 2021
Abstract: The objective of this paper is to analyse the corporate governance practices in Senegalese microfinance institutions (MFIs), in order to judge their effectiveness. The question is whether in this microfinance setting, governance structures are well implemented and function as well as in conventional firms. In the MFI's literature and specifically in an African environment, there are not too much studies assessing the state of corporate governance practices. This paper aims to provide insights, using the Senegalese MFIs’ setting. To reach this end, a survey is conducted over a sample of 99 MFIs. The exploratory factor analysis is used to measure our constructs, from a sand of items collected through a questionnaire. Once the constructs are built, a factorization is performed, and the Cronbach's Alpha (α) allows us the judge the effectiveness of the axes obtained. The results indicate that: - Board of directors (BODs) in Senegalese MFIs are characterized by a plurality of roles. These include a disciplinary, as well as an advisory role. - The composition of BODs in Senegalese MFIs and their mode of operation meet the optimality requirements. - Finally, the BODs in Senegalese MFIs display traits of competency, through two dimensions which are the general competence and the knowledge of the external environment. The practical implications of our results is that Senegalese MFIs have well-functioning BODs. Then being MFIs does not prevent adherence to the best corporate governance practices. The existence of well-functioning BODs should translate into improved financial and social performances.
Abstract: The objective of this paper is to analyse the corporate governance practices in Senegalese microfinance institutions (MFIs), in order to judge their effectiveness. The question is whether in this microfinance setting, governance structures are well implemented and function as well as in conventional firms. In the MFI's literature and specifically i...
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Entrepreneurial Intentions of Business Students: A Matter of Masculinity and Femininity
Davy Vercruysse,
Stephanie Birkner
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2021
Pages:
72-84
Received:
27 May 2021
Accepted:
10 June 2021
Published:
21 June 2021
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the entrepreneurial intention of business students, with an emphasis on their masculine and feminine characteristics, instead of the usual classification male / female. While recent studies have increased the understanding of the implications of being a man or woman (sex differences) on entrepreneurial intention, papers which examine whether masculinity and/or femininity (gender differences) impact entrepreneurial intention are rare. The following paper offers insights into the latter research gap by quantitatively investigating the genderedness of intentions of business students, which is of particular importance for fostering entrepreneurship. The Theory of Planned Behavior is used as underlying framework, with entrepreneurial intention as dependent variable and its three antecedents (‘attitude towards behavior’, ‘subjective norms’, and ‘perceived behavior control’). A survey is administered and filled out by 501 Belgian business students of different universities. Masculinity and femininity are measured by the Bem Sex Role Inventory Model. The results are analyzed by structural equation modeling. Students with high masculinity have significant higher entrepreneurial intentions than students with low masculinity. There is a significant association between masculinity and entrepreneurial intentions through the mediating role of attitude towards behavior and subjective norms. Furthermore femininity has a positive impact on entrepreneurial intentions with subjective norms as mediator. This study contributes to the debate which personality traits influence entrepreneurial intention and further deepens the discussion how educators could approach different types of students in order to stimulate their interest in entrepreneurship. Previously conflicting results about the impact of sex on entrepreneurial intention can perhaps be solved if studies are in the future enriched with socially constructed gender variables.
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the entrepreneurial intention of business students, with an emphasis on their masculine and feminine characteristics, instead of the usual classification male / female. While recent studies have increased the understanding of the implications of being a man or woman (sex differences) on entrepreneurial in...
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Challenges and Customer Perception on E-Zwich Patronage in Rural Banks in Ghana
Francis Osei,
Ofori Daniel,
Elizabeth Serwaa Boateng Koomson,
Alfred Atakora,
Poku Julia Agyapong
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2021
Pages:
85-94
Received:
28 May 2021
Accepted:
11 June 2021
Published:
30 June 2021
Abstract: Ghana's banking sector and financial services, in general, have seen major significant technological. The implementation of e-ZWICH in Ghana in 2008 was welcomed with great enthusiasm as exciting news that would help the country transition to a cashless economy. Many Ghanaians signed up for the e-ZWICH, the first biometric payment system. After several years, it appears that interest and patronage have declined dramatically. The study investigated challenges and customer perception on E-zwich patronage in Rural Banks. The purpose of the study is to investigate the adoption and sustainability of E-Zwich service in Ghana. To achieve the purpose of the study a descriptive research design was adopted, using the quantitative approach and the administration of questionnaires to 349 respondents in the data collection process using convenience sampling. In this research, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was employed, whereas Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) technique using smart Partial Least Square (PLS) software version 3.0 was also employed. Two assumptions were made by way of hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed that in the comparison of patronage of E-zwich have positive impact on customer perception and E- zwich challenges. The study finds observed that there is a significant positive relationship between patronage of E-zwich on customer perception and E- zwich of challenges judging from the results of the respondents. The study recommends that, in order to increase patronage of e-ZWICH, GhIPSS should intensify their education on how to operate the stand-alone machine. Measures such as sensitization workshops should be organized by the GhIPSS to encourage Ghanaian companies and individuals and in particular the rural folks to patronize the service. Banks and other non-bank financial institutions should show interest and take up e-ZWICH as a core product. Financial institutions should step-up their customer relations in order to motivate and encourage current customers to continue to patronize the service.
Abstract: Ghana's banking sector and financial services, in general, have seen major significant technological. The implementation of e-ZWICH in Ghana in 2008 was welcomed with great enthusiasm as exciting news that would help the country transition to a cashless economy. Many Ghanaians signed up for the e-ZWICH, the first biometric payment system. After sev...
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