Dr. Albert H A R R I S O N Harvey

This study investigates the business strategy and competitive advantage of Access Bank PLC, a leading financial institution in Nigeria. Employing a qualitative case study approach, the research explores the strategic initiatives and operational practices that have established Access Bank as a formidable competitor in the Nigerian banking sector. The analysis focuses on the bank's strategic emphasis on innovation, customer-centric services, and growth through mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, it examines the role of technology and digital transformation in enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience. The findings indicate that Access Bank's competitive advantage is underpinned by a robust risk management framework, a diverse range of product offerings, and strong corporate governance. This study contributes to the understanding of strategic management in the banking industry and provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to enhance their competitive positioning in a dynamic financial environment.

This research meticulously examines the dynamic relationship between organizational culture, employee behaviour, and performance across global, African, and Nigerian settings. By integrating extensive literature reviews and qualitative analyses within the frameworks of Organizational Culture, Employee Behaviour, and Performance, it uncovers that organizational cultures characterized by flexibility and cohesion, which are in harmony with strategic objectives, significantly bolster organizational efficiency and employee well-being. Adopting a Qualitative Theoretical Reasoning Approach, this study sifts through scholarly publications from leading databases like EBSCO, ABI/Inform, and ProQuest using the Content Analysis. This rigorous process facilitates the development of a detailed conceptual model. Key findings underscore the paramount importance of a corporate culture that encourages flexibility, creativity, and a robust sense of identity. Such a culture is instrumental in fostering an environment where employee engagement, motivation, and performance flourish. Notably, psychological safety and the alignment between individual and organizational values are identified as essential facets of organizational culture, profoundly affecting employee behaviour and performance. Furthermore, applying the Competing Values Framework demonstrates a positive correlation between clan and adhocracy cultures and enhanced employee engagement and performance. Contributing significantly to the discourse on organizational behaviour, this study elucidates how an effectively cultivated organizational culture serves as a strategic asset in elevating employee performance and overall organizational effectiveness. The study presents actionable recommendations for leaders aimed at nurturing organizational cultures that resonate with business goals and promote positive employee outcomes. By outlining the study's focus, methodologies, findings, and implications, this abstract caters to both academics and practitioners interested in the intricate nexus between organizational culture and employee performance, offering insightful guidelines for fostering productive and positive work environments.

This study examines the strategic responses of the hospitality industry in Abuja to global political and economic instabilities, focusing on the mechanisms by which these businesses cultivate resilience and operational continuity. Employing a mixed-method approach, the research integrates quantitative data from 120 completed questionnaires distributed to managers of hospitality establishments with qualitative analyses derived from secondary sources including scholarly journals, books, and industry reports. The study highlights three critical strategies-strategic agility, digital transformation, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) as essential for navigating uncertainties. Findings demonstrate that strategic agility enables rapid adaptation to changing conditions, significantly enhancing business responsiveness. Digital transformation, facilitated by the integration of new technologies, emerges as pivotal in maintaining customer engagement and operational efficiency. Moreover, CSR initiatives are shown to fortify community relations and strengthen brand reputation, supporting sustained operational success amid instability. The research offers valuable insights for industry leaders and policymakers, suggesting that embracing these multifaceted strategies is crucial for crisis management and long-term viability in the hospitality sector. This study contributes to the broader understanding of adaptive strategies in turbulent environments, providing actionable recommendations for fostering resilience and growth.

Keywords: hospitality industry, strategic agility, digital transformation, corporate social responsibility, global
instabilities, Abuja, resilience, operational continuity.

Corporate Governance is recognised as one of the most critical implications in building marketplace confidence and attracting optimistic investors in the organisation and the economy. Promoting good corporate governance standards is crucial in attracting investment capital, reducing risk and developing a firm's performance. This research aimed to examine the impact of corporate governance policies on firm performance in Bahrain Bourse. Previous literature reviews in the study found that corporate governance successfully improves a firm's performance. The study sample contained 48 companies registered in Sierra Leone (4 Commercial Banks, 2 Water Utilities, 2 Energy Utilities, 4 Hotels and 36 Real Estate Companies) from 2018-2022. The descriptive results indicate that our sample companies satisfy corporate governance variables about 61.2% for the entire study period.

Public institutions performance has been the greatest concern for governments in different parts of the world. In Sierra Leone, the success of governments departments contribute towards the socio economic development of the country. Nevertheless, achieving exceptional performance in public institutions is encircled with enormous challenges that hinders the achievement of strategic objectives. Considering the quantum challenges surrounding public institutions performance, addressing those challenges requires consideration of numerous elements that could influence performance. However, this study focus on determinants of state institutions performance in Sierra Leone. The investigation started with an assessment of previous and existing performance benchmarks and then proceeded to its focus. This study was conducted in Freetown, using three public institutions as sample frame and obtained a sample size of 300 employees in a random manner, ranging from nonsupervisory to managerial leve...

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