Category: Management

Effect of Motivation on Employee Productivity in Aliyan Global Security and Cleaning Services, Jalingo Taraba State, Nigeria.

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Effect of Motivation on Employee Productivity in Aliyan Global Security and Cleaning Services, Jalingo Taraba State, Nigeria.

โœ๏ธ : Victor Jediel Balanko, Luna Madanga.

๐Ÿชช : DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18199742

๐Ÿ“˜ : Nexus Global Research Journal of Business And Management (NGRJBM) Volume-2, Issue-1 (Page : 43- 51)

ABSTRACT:

This study investigated the effect of motivation on employee productivity in Aliyan Global Security and Cleaning Services, Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria. Employee productivity is critical for organizational efficiency and growth. The study employed a descriptive survey research design, targeting a population of 251 employees, from which 154 respondents were selected using Taro Yamaneโ€™s formula and simple random sampling. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires with a four-point Likert scale measuring intrinsic factors (recognition, job satisfaction, personal growth) and extrinsic factors (salary, allowances, financial incentives). Data were analyzed using simple linear regression to assess the relationship between motivation and employee productivity. Findings revealed that both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation significantly influenced employee productivity. Extrinsic motivation, with a standardized Beta of 0.506, indicated that financial incentives are important drivers of performance, while intrinsic motivation exhibited a stronger effect (Beta = 0.710), highlighting the importance of recognition, job satisfaction, and personal development in sustaining productivity. The results support Herzbergโ€™s Two-Factor Theory and Vroomโ€™s Expectancy Theory, emphasizing the combined role of psychological and financial incentives in motivating employees. The study concludes that a balanced approach integrating both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational strategies is necessary to optimize productivity in service-oriented organizations. It recommends that management regularly implement structured reward systems and employee development programs to enhance engagement and performance. These findings provide practical insights for policymakers, managers, and human resource practitioners aiming to improve workforce productivity in Nigeria and similar contexts.

Keywords: Intrinsic Motivation, Extrinsic Motivation, Employee Productivity, Motivational Strategies, Security and Cleaning Services, Jalingo, Nigeria.

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Strategic Workforce Planning Through Human-AI Collaborative Intelligence: A Dynamic Capabilities and Predictive Analytics Framework.โ€‹

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Strategic Workforce Planning Through Human-AI Collaborative Intelligence: A Dynamic Capabilities and Predictive Analytics Framework.โ€‹

โœ๏ธ : Viraj P. Tathavadekar.

๐Ÿชช : DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18159068

๐Ÿ“˜ : Nexus Global Research Journal of Business And Management (NGRJBM) Volume-2, Issue-1 (Page : 25- 42)

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Contemporary organizations encounter substantial challenges in strategic workforce planning, with empirical evidence indicating that merely 15% of enterprises engage in comprehensive long-term talent forecasting beyond conventional headcount methodologies. This investigation develops an integrated theoretical and operational framework for optimizing human-AI collaboration within strategic workforce planning domains, specifically addressing critical deficiencies in organizational capabilities and predictive talent management systems. Through systematic examination of dynamic capabilities theory synthesized with human-computer interaction paradigms, this study advances an innovative collaborative intelligence architecture that harmonizes AI-driven predictive analytics with human strategic reasoning processes. The framework directly confronts the anticipated 85 million vacant positions projected by 2030 through enhanced organizational performance mechanisms and strategic talent optimization strategies. Principal findings establish that effective human-AI collaboration necessitates methodical integration of technological competencies with human cognitive advantages, transparent decision-making architectures, and adaptive organizational configurations. The proposed framework contributes substantially to theoretical comprehension and practical deployment of collaborative intelligence systems within workforce planning environments.

Keywords: Human-AI collaboration, strategic workforce planning, predictive analytics, organizational capabilities, talent forecasting.

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A Study and implementation of Smart Intelligent Retail Cashier Less Systems: Tools, Approaches, and Difficulties.

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A Study and implementation of Smart Intelligent Retail Cashier Less Systems: Tools, Approaches, and Difficulties.

โœ๏ธ : Ranveer Narayn Singh, Sujeet Musale, Dr Amol Kasture.

๐Ÿชช : DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18158914

๐Ÿ“˜ : Nexus Global Research Journal of Business And Management (NGRJBM) Volume-2, Issue-1ย  (Page : 18- 24)

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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies has revolutionized the retail industry, paving the way for smart cashier-less systems. A Smart Retail Cashier-less System enables customers to shop without the need for traditional checkout counters or human cashiers. By integrating sensor networks, RFID tags, cameras, and deep learning algorithms, such systems can automatically detect products selected by customers, track their purchases in real-time, and process payments seamlessly through digital wallets or linked accounts. This not only enhances shopping convenience and speed but also reduces operational costs and human error. Moreover, data analytics derived from customer behaviour can help retailers optimize inventory management and personalized marketing. Despite its advantages, challenges such as data privacy, system reliability, and high implementation costs remain key considerations. The development of an efficient, secure, and scalable Smart Retail Cashier-less System represents a significant step toward the future of automated retail.

Keywords: Smart Retail, Cashier-less System, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Payment, Smart Shopping.

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Foundational Architects of International Business Theory: A Comprehensive Review of Kindleberger and Hymer’s Theoretical Contributions.

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Foundational Architects of International Business Theory: A Comprehensive Review of Kindleberger and Hymer’s Theoretical Contributions.

โœ๏ธ : Viraj P. Tathavadekar.

๐Ÿชช : DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18158767

๐Ÿ“˜ : Nexus Global Research Journal of Business And Management (NGRJBM) Volume-2, Issue-1 (Page : 05- 17)

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This conceptual paper examines the foundational theoretical contributions of Stephen Hymer and Charles Kindleberger to international business scholarship, proposing a unified framework that bridges their complementary perspectives on multinational enterprise behavior and foreign direct investment patterns while incorporating insights from contemporary theoretical extensions. This study employs a comprehensive literature review methodology, analyzing primary theoretical works to develop new hypotheses about the evolution and contemporary relevance of Hymer-Kindleberger theoretical foundations in modern global business contexts through systematic theoretical synthesis. The analysis reveals that Hymer’s market imperfection theory and Kindlebergerโ€™s perspective create a synergistic framework for understanding multinational enterprise behavior. Three novel hypotheses emerge regarding the intersection of market power dynamics, institutional stability, and corporate international expansion strategies, supported by evidence from contemporary theoretical extensions. This paper presents the first systematic integration of Hymer and Kindleberger’s theoretical contributions, proposing new conceptual bridges between microeconomic firm behavior and macroeconomic international stability theories in multinational enterprise research while incorporating insights from modern platform capitalism and digital economy transformations. Future empirical testing of the proposed integrated framework across different industrial sectors and geographical contexts would strengthen the theoretical contributions presented, particularly in emerging markets and digital economy contexts. The unified framework offers strategic guidance for multinational enterprises navigating complex international environments where market imperfections intersect with varying degrees of institutional stability, providing actionable insights for contemporary global business challenges. As a result of the theoretical integration, a better understanding of how the behaviour of multinational corporations affects the stability and development tendencies of the global economy is achieved. This, in turn, provides policymakers with insights that are focused on the objectives of sustainable development and international economic governance.

Keywords: Stephen Hymer, Charles Kindleberger, multinational enterprises, foreign direct investment, market imperfections, international business theory, theoretical integration, conceptual framework.

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A viewpoint on Agentic AI and Organizational Behavior: Reframing Leadership, Team Dynamics, and Employee Engagement in the AI-Driven Workplace.

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A viewpoint on Agentic AI and Organizational Behavior: Reframing Leadership, Team Dynamics, and Employee Engagement in the AI-Driven Workplace.

โœ๏ธ : Viraj P. Tathavadekar.

๐Ÿชช : DOI:ย  10.5281/zenodo.18158731

๐Ÿ“˜ : Nexus Global Research Journal of Business And Management (NGRJBM) Volume-2, Issue-1ย  (Page : 01- 04)

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Perceived Influences of Office Ergonomics on the Job Performance of Confidential Secretaries in Government Ministries in Gombe State

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Perceived Influences of Office Ergonomics on the Job Performance of Confidential Secretaries in Government Ministries in Gombe State

โœ๏ธ : Musa Muhammad , Mohammed Ahmad Umar.

๐Ÿชช : DOI:ย 10.5281/zenodo.17946365

๐Ÿ“˜ : Nexus Global Research Journal of Business And Management (NGRJBM) Volume-1, Issue-1 (Page : 30- 38)

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This study investigates the perceived influences of office ergonomics on the job performance of confidential secretaries in government ministries within Gombe State, Nigeria. With growing emphasis on workplace efficiency, office ergonomics has emerged as a key determinant of employee productivity, job satisfaction, and health. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 120 confidential secretaries across ministries using a validated structured questionnaire. The study analyzed how workstation design, ergonomic furniture, lighting, noise control, and equipment placement affect performance outcomes such as accuracy, speed, and reduced fatigue. Findings reveal that ergonomic interventions significantly enhance job performance, reduce musculoskeletal discomfort, and improve efficiency. The paper recommends prioritizing ergonomic design in public offices, training secretaries in proper workstation use, and institutionalizing regular ergonomic audits. These measures could improve productivity and promote occupational well-being in government institutions.

Keywords: Office ergonomics, job performance, confidential secretaries, workplace productivity, Gombe State.

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Product Relative Advantage and Brand Loyalty for Smartphones in South-South, Nigeria

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Product Relative Advantage and Brand Loyalty for Smartphones in South-South, Nigeria

โœ๏ธ : Oto Eyamba Eshiett, Prof. Anietie B. Akpan, Aniebiet J. Etuk, Sunday J. Akpan.

๐Ÿชช : DOI:ย 10.5281/zenodo.17942517

๐Ÿ“˜ : Nexus Global Research Journal of Business And Management (NGRJBM) Volume-1, Issue-1 (Page : 21- 29)

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Product relative advantage is the extent to which an innovation is evaluated by end users as being superior to previous ones based on improvement in; screen sizes, battery life, operating system, internet facilities, multimedia functionalities, and other peripherals. The objective of this research is to examine product relative advantage and customer loyalty for smartphone brand in South-South, Nigeria. Outstanding issues considered include; the economic profiting from innovation, the status aspect of innovation, effects of incentive, perceived reliability, and social influences. Exploratory research design was adopted, with in-dept. interview, and focus group techniques used in collecting data from 214 respondents identified as smartphone adopters of the 2022 top ranking global smartphone brands in Nigeria, data collected was analyzed using Pearsonโ€™s Correlations Technique. The findings uncovered strong connections between how advantageous customers perceive their phones to be and their willingness to remain loyal to that brand. Two factors stood out above the rest: whether the phone is dependable and whether it delivers solid financial value. These insights shed light on shopping patterns in markets like Nigeria that are still growing, while offering actionable strategies for phone manufacturers trying to win over customers in this challenging business environment.

Keywords: Relative advantage, customer loyalty, Diffusion of innovation, Smartphones, and South-South Nigeria.

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Credit Risk Mitigation Strategies for SME Financing: A Comparative Study of the U.S. and Emerging Markets

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Credit Risk Mitigation Strategies for SME Financing: A Comparative Study of the U.S. and Emerging Markets

โœ๏ธ : Syed Adil Abbas Rizvi

๐Ÿชช : DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17941630

๐Ÿ“˜ : Nexus Global Research Journal of Business And Management (NGRJBM) Volume-1, Issue-1 (Page : 07- 20)

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Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are critical drivers of economic growth, employment, and innovation, yet they continue to face persistent barriers in accessing formal financing due to structural credit risks and information asymmetry. This study examines the credit risk mitigation strategies applied in SME financing within the United States and compares them with practices adopted in emerging markets. The objective is to identify actionable frameworks that can enhance credit accessibility, improve loan performance, and strengthen financial resilience in both contexts. Using a comparative research approach, the paper evaluates risk assessment models, regulatory practices, collateral frameworks, alternative data usage, digital lending innovations, and the integration of AI-driven credit analytics. The study highlights how U.S. financial institutions benefit from advanced credit scoring systems, robust supervisory standards, and strong data infrastructure, enabling more precise risk profiling. Conversely, emerging markets demonstrate growing adoption of alternative data credit scoring, relationship-based lending models, and fintech-led solutions that compensate for limited documentation and informal economic structures. The findings show that combining U.S. regulatory strengths with the innovation-driven flexibility of emerging markets can create more inclusive and effective SME financing strategies. The study proposes a hybrid risk mitigation framework that integrates predictive analytics, diversified collateral approaches, dynamic cash-flow assessments, and real-time borrower monitoring. This approach can reduce default risk, expand credit opportunities, and support long-term economic stability. Overall, the research underscores the need for modernized credit risk mitigation strategies to unlock SME growth and promote sustainable economic development. The insights generated from this comparative analysis are valuable for policymakers, lenders, and financial institutions aiming to enhance SME financing environments, particularly in the U.S. market where small businesses remain central to national economic competitiveness.

Keywords: SME financing, credit risk mitigation, emerging markets, U.S. small businesses, credit scoring, AI-driven analytics, financial inclusion, SME lending frameworks, economic stability, digital lending.

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Neuroethical Values Formation: Brain Computer Interfaces for Real Time Empathy Measurement and Enhancement in SDG 4.7 Aligned Peace Education

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Neuroethical Values Formation: Brain Computer Interfaces for Real Time Empathy Measurement and Enhancement in SDG 4.7 Aligned Peace Education

โœ๏ธ : Viraj P. Tathavadekar, Dr. Nitin R. Mahankale

๐Ÿชช : DOI:ย 10.5281/zenodo.17879169

๐Ÿ“˜ : Nexus Global Research Journal Management (NGRJM) Volume-1, Issue-1 (Page : 01 – 06)

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As countries get nearer to the 2030 target for Sustainable Development Goal 4.7, a measurement gap that threatens to prevent proper peace education is formed. In this article, a new neuroethical framework is presented that merges BCIs with empathy assessment and enhancement in education through real-time interactions. The use of self-reported surveys to assess values education such as peace, love, and tolerance is the main issue here because these surveys are biased and do not show real outreach development. New methods in affective neuroscience reveal that BCIs can identify the neural signatures of empathy in brain activities more accurately and consistently than ever before. We propose a model with three elements: (1) measuring empathy using electroencephalogram (EEG) during peace education, (2) conducting neurofeedback protocols with the aim to increase empathy, and (3) protecting cognitive rights with the help of ethical measures. Initial studies show that BCI-augmented teaching produces more positive behavior than traditional methods. Still, it needs strict ethical monitoring about privacy issues, informed consent with at-risk groups, and fair availability of resources. This neuroethical approach is providing education systems with research-backed means to convert the rhetoric of values into quantifiable growth in terms of character, thus pushing further the global peace education goals.

Keywords: Brain-computer interface, empathy measurement, neuroethics, SDG 4.7, peace education, values formation

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