IJO -International Journal of Business Management ( E:ISSN 2811-2504 ) (P.ISSN: 2384-5961)

Integrating Sustainability into the Administration of Business Management Curriculum: A Sustainability Competencies Map

DR NWIKO LEKIA ANDREWS — 2025-10-08

The study examined the integration of sustainability into the administration of Business Management curricula through the development of a Sustainability Competencies Map (SCM). The study adopted a descriptive and analytical research method. The population comprised 63 academic staff and administrators from the Business Management departments of three universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. Since the population was small, a census approach was used. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 27, applying descriptive statistics and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC) to test the hypotheses. Findings revealed a strong and significant relationship between sustainability competency frameworks and curriculum design effectiveness (r = 0.682, p < 0.05); between integration approaches and competency development (r = 0.711, p < 0.05); and between institutional support mechanisms and sustainability implementation (r = 0.754, p < 0.05). The study concluded that integrating sustainability into Business Management curricula requires a coherent competency framework, strategic curriculum redesign, and strong institutional support. It recommended that universities adopt internationally recognized competency-based sustainability frameworks, invest in faculty development, and implement transformational curriculum integration models.

Integrity as a function of Commitment of employees in Nigeria organisations: The case of Rivers State in the Repositioning of the Nigerian Economy.

DR NWIKO LEKIA ANDREWS — 2025-10-08

This paper explains the relationship between integrity as a function of commitment of employees in Nigeria organisations in Rivers State. The study was motivated by the increasing concern over declining organizational values, ethical lapses, and their implications for employee commitment and retention in Nigerian organizations. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted, and primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered to ninety-three (93) top, middle, and lower-level managers across selected manufacturing firms. The data were analysed using the Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient with the aid of SPSS version 27. Findings revealed a positive and significant relationship between integrity and affective commitment, indicating that employees are more emotionally attached and loyal to organizations perceived as transparent and ethically upright. Similarly, the results showed a positive and significant relationship between integrity and continuance commitment, suggesting that integrity practices influence employees’ willingness to remain in the organization due to trust and a sense of security. Furthermore, a significant relationship was also found between integrity and normative commitment, underscoring the fact that when organizations demonstrate high levels of integrity, employees feel a moral obligation to remain committed. The study concludes that integrity is a crucial driver of organizational commitment in Nigerian manufacturing firms. It recommends that organizations institutionalize integrity through ethical leadership, transparent communication, and consistent adherence to professional standards. By doing so, firms will not only foster higher levels of employee commitment but also enhance organizational performance and sustainability.

Evaluation of the Contribution of Employee Training and Development to ProjectFirms Productivity in Rivers State Nigeria

Ogu, Alloysius Madubuike — 2025-10-09

This study evaluates the impact of employee training and development on the productivity of project-based firms in Rivers State, Nigeria. Recognizing the central role human capital plays in project execution, the research investigates how structured training programs influence employee performance and, by extension, organizational productivity. Using a cross-sectional survey design, primary data were collected through questionnaires administered to 400 management and training personnel across eight selected project firms. The study applied the Gap Analysis Model to compare pre- and post-training performance scores, thereby quantifying the contribution of training efforts. The results revealed that all firms experienced performance improvements following training, with mean productivity contributions ranging from 17.95% to 31.3%. INTELS Nigeria Limited recorded the highest gain, while INDORAMA Nigeria Limited showed the lowest. These findings underscore the value of systematic employee development initiatives in enhancing project efficiency and reducing failure risks. The study concludes that while training positively influences productivity, the extent of impact varies with training quality, content, and organizational commitment. It recommends the institutionalization of structured, well-resourced training frameworks tailored to specific project needs to optimize performance outcomes in project-based organizations.

Determinant Constraining Factors to Effective Management and Delivery of Public Sector Projects in Rivers State Nigeria

Jeremiah, Anthonia Gift — 2025-10-09

This study investigates the determinant constraints affecting the effective management and delivery of public sector projects in Rivers State, Nigeria. Despite considerable investments in infrastructure and willingness of Government to drive development through such investment, public projects in the region are often plagued by inefficiencies, cost overruns, delays, and abandonment. Using a survey design and Principal Component Analysis (PCA), the study identified six major constraining factors: insufficient fund release, bureaucracy and weak institutional capacity, political interference, corruption and embezzlement, poor project conception and planning, and managerial inefficiency. These factors collectively account for approximately 70% of the variance in project performance outcomes. The study highlights the need for urgent reforms in public finance management, bureaucratic processes, institutional capacity building, and project governance. It recommended the enhancement of funding mechanisms, depoliticizing project execution, enforcing accountability, and building technical capacities among public project managers. The findings contribute valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners aiming to optimize public infrastructure and service delivery in Nigeria’s public sector.

Determinant Urban Mobility Needs of Components of the Vulnerable Population in Nigerian Cities

Ogwo Nwokeka Eme — 2025-10-11

Urban mobility plays a critical role in fostering inclusivity, social participation, and sustainable urban development. However, the exclusion of vulnerable populations—such as the elderly, the physically and cognitively disabled, visually impaired persons, school children, and low-income unemployed groups—from transport planning in Nigeria has led to significant immobility, marginalization, and economic deprivation. This study examined the determinant mobility needs of the vulnerable population in Nigeria’s frontline cities (Lagos and Abuja) with the aim of identifying key factors that can inform inclusive transport policy and planning. Primary data were collected from 364 respondents across different components of the vulnerable population using a structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to identify the major determinants of urban mobility needs. Findings reveal that access to safety infrastructure, affordability, location proximity, reduced travel time, comfort, safety and security, ease of access, and availability of public transport services are critical factors influencing mobility among vulnerable groups. Variations were observed among groups—for instance, the physically disabled prioritized accessibility and modal alternatives, while the elderly emphasized affordability and safety. It recommends that Nigerian transport policymakers adopt inclusive urban mobility frameworks that integrate universal design principles, enhance infrastructure accessibility, and implement equity-oriented transport subsidies. These measures would promote social inclusion, reduce poverty, and foster sustainable urban transport development in Nigeria.

Analysis of Barriers to Accessing Urban Public Transport Services by Vulnerable Populations in Nigeria

Ogwo Nwokeka Eme — 2025-10-11

This study analyzes the critical barriers hindering access to urban public transport services (UPTS) for vulnerable populations in Nigerian cities, specifically Lagos and Abuja. Focusing on groups including the elderly, persons with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities, the unemployed, and school children, the research identifies multi-dimensional barriers spanning infrastructural, economic, safety, institutional, and attitudinal domains. Using a survey of 364 respondents and Principal Component Analysis (PCA), the findings reveal that the most significant barriers vary by group but consistently include lack of investment in inclusive transport infrastructure, inadequacy of pedestrian support systems, safety concerns, poverty, and discriminatory practices. The study concludes that current urban transport systems systematically exclude vulnerable populations. It recommends that policymakers and urban planners prioritize targeted interventions, such as enforcing universal design standards, implementing fare subsidies, and reforming discriminatory policies, to develop an equitable and inclusive urban mobility framework in Nigeria.

Assessing the impact of Innovation, Imitation, and Invention on the Decisional Roles of Managers in Multinational Corporations [MNCs]

Prof. Micheal Sunday IKUPOLATI — 2025-10-21

This study assessed the impact of innovation, imitation, and invention on the decisional roles of managers in multinational corporations (MNCs) operating in Nigeria. The motivation for the research stemmed from the growing importance of knowledge-based and technology-driven management practices in enhancing decision-making efficiency, adaptability, and competitiveness in a globalized business environment. The study aimed to determine how these three dimensions of creativity and strategic adaptation influence managerial decisions in dynamic organisational contexts. Grounded in the Innovation Diffusion Theory and Dynamic Capabilities Framework, the study adopted an explanatory research design with a quantitative approach. Data were collected through structured questionnaires distributed to 260 managers and staff across selected MNCs, out of which 235 valid responses were retrieved, representing a 90% response rate. Statistical analysis using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was employed to test the hypothesized relationships.The results showed that innovation was the most influential factor with a positive impact on decision positions of managers (0.557, p < 0.05), then invention (0.248, p < 0.05) and imitation (0.201, p < 0.05). These findings demonstrate that creative and adaptive practices are highly important in enhancing the efficiency of managerial decisions made, strategic planning and responsiveness to market dynamics. The paper concludes that it is necessary to be consistent in investing in innovative capability and organizational learning systems in order to increase managerial performance in multinational enterprises. Its recommendations are that the corporate leaders and policy makers initiate formulated innovation policies, institute capacity-building schemes, and pursue digital transformation strategies as a way of enhancing decision quality and global competitiveness in the multinational industry.