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Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development in Africa : A Route to Sustained Economic Development
| Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development in Africa : A Route to Sustained Economic Development |
| Autore | Hinson Robert E |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2023 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (235 pages) |
| Disciplina | 338.04096 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
OdameDoreen Anyamesem
AdaeEric Kwame AdomKwame |
| ISBN | 3-031-37675-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- Abbreviations -- List of Tables -- Part I: Introduction -- 1: Introduction -- What Is Entrepreneurship? -- Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa -- Strategies to Address Entrepreneurial Challenges in Africa -- The African Union's Agenda 2063 -- Sustainable Development Goals -- Overview of the Book -- How the Book Aligns with the SDGs -- References -- Part II: Entrepreneurial Intentions and Customer Management Issues -- 2: Dynamics of Final Year Students' Entrepreneurial Inclination: Does Understanding of Entrepreneurship Matter? -- Introduction -- Theoretical and Conceptual Review -- Sociological Perspective of Entrepreneurship -- Theory of Planned Behaviour -- University Student's Entrepreneurial Inclination -- Empirical Review and Hypotheses -- Economic Determinants of Students' Entrepreneurial Inclination -- Social Determinants of Students' Entrepreneurial Inclination -- Methodology -- Research Design -- Measurement of Variables -- Entrepreneurial Inclination -- Economic Factors -- Social Factors -- Data Collection Procedures -- Instrument -- Data Collection and Analysis -- Results and Discussions -- Factors that Influence Student Entrepreneurial Inclination -- Effect of Academic Curriculum on Entrepreneurial Inclination -- Effect of Geographical Location on Entrepreneurship Inclination -- Holistic Regression Model -- Effect of Peer Association on Entrepreneurial Inclination -- Effect of Parent Influence and Entrepreneurial Inclination -- Conclusion and Implications -- Limitations and Directions for Future Research -- References -- 3: Understanding Customer Service for Small and Entrepreneurial Firms -- Introduction -- Understanding the Concept of MSMEs in Ghana -- Overview of the MSME Sector in Ghana -- Assessing the Notion of Customer Service.
Some Customer Service Research in Ghana: A Critical Analysis -- The Relevance of Customer Service in the Ghanaian MSME Sector -- Customer Service for the Ghanaian MSME Sector in the Spotlight -- Service Quality Delivery for the Ghanaian MSME Sector -- Conclusion -- References -- Part III: Local and International Perspectives -- 4: Enterprise Growth in the Informal Economy in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Empirical Qualitative Investigation -- Background of the Study -- Conceptual Background -- Explaining the Informal Economy -- Assessing the Determinants of Business Growth -- Theoretical Underpinnings: Theory of Critical Success Factors -- The Informal Economy in Sub-Saharan Africa -- Methodology -- Data Reporting/Presentation -- Demographic Characteristics of the Respondents -- Assessing the Marketing Strategies as a Growth Tool of Ventures in the Informal Economy -- Assessing the Growth Strategies of Informal Entrepreneurs -- Discussion of Findings -- Limitations and Future Research Directions -- Conclusion -- References -- 5: Social Entrepreneurship in Focus: Evidence from Ghana -- Introduction -- Evolution of Social Entrepreneurship -- What Is Social Entrepreneurship -- Social Entrepreneurship in Africa -- Social Entrepreneurship Landscape in Ghana -- Social Entrepreneurship Initiative on Health and Sanitation -- Social Entrepreneurship Initiative on Education, Skills Development, Creating Jobs, and Livelihood -- Initiatives of Technology Social Ventures in Ghana -- Findings -- Conclusion and Recommendation -- References -- 6: Exploring International Joint Ventures -- Introduction -- Theoretical Background: Social Capital Theory -- Literature Review -- Defining Joint Ventures -- Why Firms Enter into Joint Venture Relationships -- Resources Home Firms Access from Foreign Firms in Joint Venture Relationship -- Methodology. Presentation and Discussions of Findings -- Why Home Firms Initiate Joint Venture -- Financial Support -- Credibility of Home Firm -- Resources Derived from Joint Venture -- Access to Knowledge -- How Knowledge Is Transferred and Accessed -- Access to Clients -- Conclusions and Recommendations on the Way Forward -- References -- Part IV: Technology and Entrepreneurial Development -- 7: The Impact of 4IR Technologies on Venture Creation and Technology Commercialisation: Insights and Exemplars from an Emerging Economy Context -- Introduction -- The Conceptual Overview -- Entrepreneurial Ecosystems -- South Africa -- 4IR Technologies -- High-Tech Venture Creation -- High-Technology Venture Development -- Technology Commercialisation -- 4IR Technologies, Technology Commercialisation, and Venture Creation -- Internet of Things -- Big Data Analytics -- Artificial Intelligence -- Blockchain Technology -- Augmented and Virtual Reality -- Proposed Conceptual Model -- Study Implications -- Conclusion -- References -- 8: The Impact of Digital Platforms on SMEs' Development and Performance -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Overview of Digital Platform -- E-commerce Platforms -- Challenges in Nigeria's Business Environment -- Methodology -- Analysis and Discussion -- Physical, Online Presence, Customer Engagement -- Challenges, Trust, and Authenticity -- Conclusion -- References -- Part V: Conclusion -- 9: Theoretical, Policy, and Managerial Implications for Entrepreneurial Practice in Africa -- Introduction -- Theoretical and Policy Frameworks to Advance Entrepreneurship in Africa -- Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Perspective -- Government Policies and Entrepreneurship Phases in Emerging Economies -- Institutional Void Perspective -- Financial Constraints from a Perspective -- The Business Incubation Perspective -- Skills Segmentation and SME Innovativeness. Entrepreneurial Visioning, Innovation, and Performance -- The African Union's Agenda 63 Framework and Entrepreneurial Development in Africa -- Managerial Direction for Entrepreneurial Advancements in Africa -- References -- Index. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910760266203321 |
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| Cham : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2023 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Social Media and Africa's Public Sector : Perspectives on Contemporary Issues / / by Eric Kwame Adae, Kojo Kakra Twum, Robert Ebo Hinson, Helen Inseng Duh, Doreen Anyamesem Odame
| Social Media and Africa's Public Sector : Perspectives on Contemporary Issues / / by Eric Kwame Adae, Kojo Kakra Twum, Robert Ebo Hinson, Helen Inseng Duh, Doreen Anyamesem Odame |
| Autore | Adae Eric Kwame |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2023.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2023 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (143 pages) |
| Disciplina | 302.23096 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
Kakra TwumKojo
HinsonRobert Ebo DuhHelen Inseng OdameDoreen Anyamesem |
| Collana | Palgrave Studies of Public Sector Management in Africa |
| Soggetto topico |
International economic integration
Globalization Business Africa Management science Public administration Emerging Markets and Globalization African Business Business and Management Public Sector Studies |
| ISBN |
9783031226427
9783031226410 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Chapter 1: Overview of Social Media and Africa’s Public Sector -- Chapter 2: Exploring Facets of Africa’s Public Sector’s Dance with Social Media -- Chapter 3: Main Objectives and Expectations for the Use of Social Media in the Public Sector in Africa -- Chapter 4: Catalysts for Social Media Adoption in the Public Sector in Africa -- Chapter 5: Democracy and Use of Social Media by Public Sector Organisations in Africa -- Chapter 6: Social Media and E-Government Services in Africa -- Chapter 7: The Way Forward for the Use of Social Media in the Public Sector in Africa. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910686476803321 |
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Adae Eric Kwame
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| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2023 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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