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Olawale Fatoki. Sustainable leadership and sustainable performance of hospitality firms in South Africa. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues 2021, 8, 610 -621.
AMA StyleOlawale Fatoki. Sustainable leadership and sustainable performance of hospitality firms in South Africa. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues. 2021; 8 (4):610-621.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOlawale Fatoki. 2021. "Sustainable leadership and sustainable performance of hospitality firms in South Africa." Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues 8, no. 4: 610-621.
Olawale Fatoki. Determinants of hotel employees’ electricity saving intention: extending the theory of planned behaviour. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues 2020, 8, 86 -97.
AMA StyleOlawale Fatoki. Determinants of hotel employees’ electricity saving intention: extending the theory of planned behaviour. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues. 2020; 8 (2):86-97.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOlawale Fatoki. 2020. "Determinants of hotel employees’ electricity saving intention: extending the theory of planned behaviour." Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues 8, no. 2: 86-97.
Entrepreneurship is no longer about only economic growth but also about social and environmental performance. This has led to the development of sustainable entrepreneurship as a field in entrepreneurship research. The study discussed in this article investigated the determinants of sustainability-oriented entrepreneurial intentions (SOEI) of university students by extending the theory of planned behaviour (TPB). Four personality traits were added to the TPB to develop a predictive model of SOEI. The moderating effect of gender in the relationships between the determinants and SOEI was also examined. The study adopted a quantitative research design. The cross-sectional survey method was used for data collection from final year business management students in three South African universities. Structural equation modelling (PLS SEM) was used for data analysis. The findings indicated significant positive relationships between attitude; perceived behavioural control; internal locus of control; perceived creativity; proactive personality, and SOEI. Overall, 55.9% of the variance in SOEI was explained by the expanded TPB model. The moderating effect of gender was not found to be significant. Theoretically, the study used personality traits to extend the TPB in order to develop a unique model of the antecedents of SOEI. Practically, recommendations to promote the SOEI of university students are suggested. The study contributes towards the understanding of SOEI of university students in South Africa. While the conventional entrepreneurial intention of university students has stimulated many studies, research on SOEI is sparse. Based on the TPB, the study developed and tested a unique multi-dimensional model that incorporates personality traits as antecedents of SOEI.
Olawale Fatoki. Determinants of Sustainability-Oriented Entrepreneurial Intentions of University Students. Southern African Business Review 2020, 24, 27 pages -27 pages.
AMA StyleOlawale Fatoki. Determinants of Sustainability-Oriented Entrepreneurial Intentions of University Students. Southern African Business Review. 2020; 24 ():27 pages-27 pages.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOlawale Fatoki. 2020. "Determinants of Sustainability-Oriented Entrepreneurial Intentions of University Students." Southern African Business Review 24, no. : 27 pages-27 pages.
The importance of heeding the environmental sustainability commitment call cannot be underestimated. Laggards in terms of environmental sustainability commitment are likely to face fines and penalties as talks to tighten environmental legislation are now at an advanced stage globally. The current work assessed the link between environmental sustainability commitment and financial performance of firms listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). The study was quantitative in nature with a case study research design. The longitudinal design was adopted where the researcher collected panel data from 2011–2018. The population of the study included all firms listed on the JSE Responsible Investment Index in South Africa. The sample constituted of 32 firms listed on the Financial Times Stock Exchange FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index in South Africa. The researchers employed the panel regression analysis model to analyze the data. Specifically, the Feasible Generalized Least Squares regression model was used in this study. Financial performance was treated as the dependent variable as measured by earnings per share and share price. The independent variables of the study included components of environmental sustainability such as carbon emission reduction and environmental compliance. Control variables such as firm size and liquidity were used in the study. The findings indicated that carbon emission reduction was positively and significantly related to earnings per share and share price. The findings further exhibited that environmental compliance was positively related to earnings per share and share price. It was concluded that firms can enhance their financial performance from environmental investment as all the hypotheses were supported. This study contributes practically towards shaping environmental policies and it also serves as motivation to listed companies that they can enhance both their profitability and market value from environmental investments.
Obey Dzomonda; Olawale Fatoki. Environmental Sustainability Commitment and Financial Performance of Firms Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 7504 .
AMA StyleObey Dzomonda, Olawale Fatoki. Environmental Sustainability Commitment and Financial Performance of Firms Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (20):7504.
Chicago/Turabian StyleObey Dzomonda; Olawale Fatoki. 2020. "Environmental Sustainability Commitment and Financial Performance of Firms Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 20: 7504.
Household appliances are the biggest contributor to household energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. One of the ways to reduce emissions and conserve energy is to increase the use of energy-efficient appliances (EEAs). Based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB), the study investigated the factors that influence the purchase of EEAs by young consumers in South Africa. Young customers are the customers of tomorrow and can help to prevent global ecological collapse through sustainable consumption. The study extended the TPB by adding two individual constructs (moral norms and environmental concern) and two situational constructs (informational publicity and perceived benefits). In addition, the study examined the effect of purchase intention on purchase behavior. The cross-sectional survey method was used for data collection in the quantitative study. Data was collected from final year undergraduate students at two South African universities. The results indicated that the extended TPB model can be used to predict the purchase intention of EEAs. Also, purchase intention positively affects purchase behavior. Theoretically, the study extended the TPB to create a unique model of intention to purchase EEA. Practical suggestions focus on what business and government should do to improve the purchase of EEA.
Olawale Fatoki. Factors Influencing the Purchase of Energy-Efficient Appliances by Young Consumers in South Africa. Foundations of Management 2020, 12, 151 -166.
AMA StyleOlawale Fatoki. Factors Influencing the Purchase of Energy-Efficient Appliances by Young Consumers in South Africa. Foundations of Management. 2020; 12 (1):151-166.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOlawale Fatoki. 2020. "Factors Influencing the Purchase of Energy-Efficient Appliances by Young Consumers in South Africa." Foundations of Management 12, no. 1: 151-166.
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Olawale Fatoki. Sustainability orientation and sustainable entrepreneurial intentions of university students in South Africa. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues 2019, 7, 990 -999.
AMA StyleOlawale Fatoki. Sustainability orientation and sustainable entrepreneurial intentions of university students in South Africa. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues. 2019; 7 (2):990-999.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOlawale Fatoki. 2019. "Sustainability orientation and sustainable entrepreneurial intentions of university students in South Africa." Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues 7, no. 2: 990-999.
Olawale Fatoki. Green entrepreneurial orientation and firm performance in South Africa. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues 2019, 7, 247 -262.
AMA StyleOlawale Fatoki. Green entrepreneurial orientation and firm performance in South Africa. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues. 2019; 7 (1):247-262.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOlawale Fatoki. 2019. "Green entrepreneurial orientation and firm performance in South Africa." Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues 7, no. 1: 247-262.
Pro-environmental behaviours (PEB) depict behaviours that cause minimal harm to or even benefit the environment. Employees are an important stakeholder in organisational environmental initiatives; however, there is little understanding of the leadership mechanisms and workplace support that can nurture these behaviours. In addition, empirical studies on the effect of workplace spirituality on employees’ PEB are limited. Understanding the factors that can influence employees’ workplace PEB is of significance in improving environmental sustainability in the hospitality industry. This study investigated the effect of leadership behaviour, institutional support and workplace spirituality on hotel employees’ PEB in South Africa. This study utilised a quantitative research approach and a causal research design. The cross-sectional survey method was used for data collection. Convenience sampling method was used to identify the participants in the survey. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and structural equation modelling. The results of this study showed significant positive relationships between leadership behaviour, institutional support and workplace spirituality and hotel employees’ PEB. Theoretically, the study linked spirituality to employees’ workplace PEB as spiritual discourses have been marginalised in tourism research. Empirically, the study adds to the literature on the determinants of employees’ workplace PEB in the hospitality sector. Practically, the study makes recommendations that can improve the workplace PEB of hotel employees.
Olawale Fatoki. Hotel Employees’ Pro-Environmental Behaviour: Effect of Leadership Behaviour, Institutional Support and Workplace Spirituality. Sustainability 2019, 11, 4135 .
AMA StyleOlawale Fatoki. Hotel Employees’ Pro-Environmental Behaviour: Effect of Leadership Behaviour, Institutional Support and Workplace Spirituality. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (15):4135.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOlawale Fatoki. 2019. "Hotel Employees’ Pro-Environmental Behaviour: Effect of Leadership Behaviour, Institutional Support and Workplace Spirituality." Sustainability 11, no. 15: 4135.
The pressure on businesses to engage not only on profitability but also on social and environmental responsibility has increased in recent times. The study empirically tested the relationship between green marketing orientation (GMO) and environmental and social performance in the context of firms in the hospitality industry. Sustainable performance measurement focuses not only on financial but also on social and environmental performance. The study used the quantitative research design, and the cross-sectional survey method was used for data collection from 192 respondents. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis were used for data analysis. Cronbach’s alpha was used as a measure of reliability. The results indicated a significant positive relationship between GMO and environmental and social performance of hospitality firms. The findings of the study suggest that GMO is a firm-level strategic resource that can improve the sustainable performance of firms in the hospitality sector. Theoretically, the study linked GMO to environmental and social performance of firms. Empirically, the study adds to the literature on the effect of GMO on sustainable performance. Practically, the study suggested recommendations that can improve the adoption of GMO by firms. These include green design, green positioning, green supply chain, and green strategy.
Olawale Fatoki. Green Marketing Orientation and Environmental and Social Performance of Hospitality Firms in South Africa. Foundations of Management 2019, 11, 277 -290.
AMA StyleOlawale Fatoki. Green Marketing Orientation and Environmental and Social Performance of Hospitality Firms in South Africa. Foundations of Management. 2019; 11 (1):277-290.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOlawale Fatoki. 2019. "Green Marketing Orientation and Environmental and Social Performance of Hospitality Firms in South Africa." Foundations of Management 11, no. 1: 277-290.
The purpose of this study was to examine if there are significant differences in the financial bootstrapping strategies of rural small businesses on the basis of owners' demographic characteristics (level of education and gender). The research followed a quantitative research method with descriptive research design. A sample of 104 rural small businesses participated in the survey. Data was collected through the use of self-administered questionnaires in a survey. The participants in the study were rural small business owners in Fetakgomo Municipality located in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The study utilised the convenience and snowball sampling techniques to select the study participants. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, factor analysis and the T-test. The Cronbach alpha was used to measure reliability. The results of the T-test showed significant differences between gender and level of education and the financial bootstrapping methods used by rural small businesses. Recommendations are made to improve the awareness of bootstrapping by small business owners.
Maurice Nchabeleng; Olawale Fatoki; Olabanji Oni. Owners' Characteristics and the Financial Bootstrapping Strategies Used by Rural Small Businesses in South Africa. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 2018, 10, 277 -286.
AMA StyleMaurice Nchabeleng, Olawale Fatoki, Olabanji Oni. Owners' Characteristics and the Financial Bootstrapping Strategies Used by Rural Small Businesses in South Africa. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies. 2018; 10 (4(J)):277-286.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaurice Nchabeleng; Olawale Fatoki; Olabanji Oni. 2018. "Owners' Characteristics and the Financial Bootstrapping Strategies Used by Rural Small Businesses in South Africa." Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 10, no. 4(J): 277-286.
Work life conflict negatively impacts entrepreneurs and the economic performance of their businesses. The study explored the work-life conflict (WLC) of native and immigrant entrepreneurs in South Africa. Also, the study examined the effect of gender and work-related factors (long working hours and work overload) on the WLC of native and immigrant entrepreneurs. The study adopted the survey method (selfadministered questionnaires) for data collection. The participants in the study were identified through convenience and snowballing sampling methods. The methods of data analysis included descriptive statistics, T-test, Pearson correlation and regression analysis. The results showed high levels of WLC for both native and immigrant entrepreneurs. Native entrepreneurs have a higher level of WLC compared to immigrant entrepreneurs, however the difference is not statistically significant. Male entrepreneurs have a lower level of WLC compared to female entrepreneurs. Long working hours and work overload significantly impact on the WLC of native and immigrant entrepreneurs. Recommendations to reduce WLC include goal setting, scheduling and delegation of work by entrepreneurs.
Olawale Fatoki. Work-Life Conflict of Native and Immigrant Entrepreneurs in South Africa. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 2018, 10, 174 -184.
AMA StyleOlawale Fatoki. Work-Life Conflict of Native and Immigrant Entrepreneurs in South Africa. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies. 2018; 10 (4(J)):174-184.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOlawale Fatoki. 2018. "Work-Life Conflict of Native and Immigrant Entrepreneurs in South Africa." Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 10, no. 4(J): 174-184.
The study sought to examine the role that coercive isomorphic pressures play in the sustainable development practices by small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The survey research approach was utilised in the research through 222 self-administered questionnaires distributed to SME owners and managers. The structural equation modelling (SEM) method was utilised to analyse the data through the Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) method in Amos Version 24 software. Major findings in this study are that coercive isomorphic pressures have a significant impact on all the three dimensions of sustainable development which are economic, environmental and social. The implications are that government, environmental pressure groups and other stakeholders need to take into consideration the coercive pressures such as laws and regulations in pressuring small businesses to enhance sustainability practices. The research contributes by unearthing the extent to which coercive pressures impact the behaviour and practices of SMEs in sustainability practices. The study indicates that eventually small firms are expected to behave the same when it comes to adopting sustainability practices due to coercive isomorphism. The findings of this study further contribute toward understanding the concept of sustainable development in practice and theory.
Reginald Masocha; Olawale Fatoki. The Impact of Coercive Pressures on Sustainability Practices of Small Businesses in South Africa. Sustainability 2018, 10, 3032 .
AMA StyleReginald Masocha, Olawale Fatoki. The Impact of Coercive Pressures on Sustainability Practices of Small Businesses in South Africa. Sustainability. 2018; 10 (9):3032.
Chicago/Turabian StyleReginald Masocha; Olawale Fatoki. 2018. "The Impact of Coercive Pressures on Sustainability Practices of Small Businesses in South Africa." Sustainability 10, no. 9: 3032.
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have a significant role to play in a country’s sustainable development. The measures of a country’s sustainable development include economic and social factors. The sustainability of small and medium enterprises is vital to job creation, poverty reduction, and sustainable economic growth. The high failure rate of SMEs negatively impacts on South Africa’s sustainable development. The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between entrepreneurial resilience and the success of SMEs in South Africa. Success was measured using both organisational and individual criteria. The Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale 10 (CD-RISC 10) was used to measure entrepreneurial resilience. Data was collected from 170 small business owners through the survey method. The self-administered questionnaire method was used to collect data from the participants. Convenience and snowball methods were used for sampling. Descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis, correlation, and regression analysis were used for data analysis. Cronbach’s alpha was used as a measure of reliability. The results indicated that there is a significant positive relationship between entrepreneurial resilience and individual and organisational success. Ways to enhance the resilience of small business owners in order to ensure the sustainability of SMEs are suggested.
Olawale Fatoki. The Impact of Entrepreneurial Resilience on the Success of Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa. Sustainability 2018, 10, 2527 .
AMA StyleOlawale Fatoki. The Impact of Entrepreneurial Resilience on the Success of Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa. Sustainability. 2018; 10 (7):2527.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOlawale Fatoki. 2018. "The Impact of Entrepreneurial Resilience on the Success of Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa." Sustainability 10, no. 7: 2527.
The study surveyed 222 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the Limpopo province of South Africa on the impact of mimicry isomorphism in making sustainable development operational. The research made use of self-administered questionnaires which were distributed, and the convenience sampling technique was used. Data analysis primarily comprised of exploratory factor analysis (EFA) through SPSS software version 24 confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modelling (SEM) through AMOS software version 24. The SEM results revealed that all three measured dimensions of sustainable development—namely, economic, environmental, and social—were significantly influenced by mimicry isomorphism. As such, the implications of the study are that strong evidence exists pertaining to the operationalisation of sustainable development due to mimetic isomorphism.
Reginald Masocha; Olawale Fatoki. The Role of Mimicry Isomorphism in Sustainable Development Operationalisation by SMEs in South Africa. Sustainability 2018, 10, 1264 .
AMA StyleReginald Masocha, Olawale Fatoki. The Role of Mimicry Isomorphism in Sustainable Development Operationalisation by SMEs in South Africa. Sustainability. 2018; 10 (4):1264.
Chicago/Turabian StyleReginald Masocha; Olawale Fatoki. 2018. "The Role of Mimicry Isomorphism in Sustainable Development Operationalisation by SMEs in South Africa." Sustainability 10, no. 4: 1264.
SMEs have become beacons of hope towards improving economic growth and development of many countries globally. However, the literature documents a high discontinuance rate among small businesses. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of ethical practices on the performance of SMEs in South Africa. The study was based on a quantitative research design. The survey method was used as a data collection method. Using this method, self-administered questionnaires were used as the primary data collection tool. These questionnaires were hand delivered to the participants by the researcher. The random sampling method was used to obtain the participants. The population consisted of SME owner/managers in Polokwane municipality. 74 SME owner/managers participated in the survey. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, factor analysis, T tests and regression analysis. The Cronbach’s alpha was used as a measure of reliability. The findings showed that SMEs display unethical behavior and a weak performance. It was discovered that SMEs does not have policies in place to guide their ethical behavior. The T test results showed significant differences between gender and education levels with ethical practices of SMEs. The regression results showed that there is a positive relationship between ethical practices and performance of SMEs. Recommendations were made for SMEs to treat ethical issues seriously lest they risk incurring costs associated with lawsuits and negative brand reputation.
Obey Dzomonda; Olawale Fatoki. The Impact of Ethical Practices on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 2017, 9, 209 -218.
AMA StyleObey Dzomonda, Olawale Fatoki. The Impact of Ethical Practices on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies. 2017; 9 (5):209-218.
Chicago/Turabian StyleObey Dzomonda; Olawale Fatoki. 2017. "The Impact of Ethical Practices on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa." Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 9, no. 5: 209-218.
The study focused on identifying the relationship between market orientation and performance of small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa. It aimed to achieve the following objectives, (1) To determine the level of market orientation among small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa, (2) To establish if there is any relationship between market orientation and performance of small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa. The study was exploratory in nature and utilised the quantitative research method with a descriptive research design. 268 questionnaires were distributed to small businesses owners/managers in the Vryburg region of South Africa. 207 questionnaires were returned, 9 questionnaires out of the 207 returned were incorrectly filled. Simple random sampling, a probability sampling technique was used in the study. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis. The Cronbach’s Alpha co-efficient was used to measure reliability. The findings revealed that the majority of small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa are market oriented. The findings further show that there is a positive relationship between market orientation and the performance of small business in the Vrburg region of South Africa. The study proposed the formalisation of small businesses, the development of strategic cultures as well as entrepreneurship and business management training for small business owners and managers.
Edem Korku Agbobli; Olabanji Oni; Olawale Fatoki. Market Orientation and Performance of Small Businesses in South Africa. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 2017, 9, 135 .
AMA StyleEdem Korku Agbobli, Olabanji Oni, Olawale Fatoki. Market Orientation and Performance of Small Businesses in South Africa. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies. 2017; 9 (5):135.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEdem Korku Agbobli; Olabanji Oni; Olawale Fatoki. 2017. "Market Orientation and Performance of Small Businesses in South Africa." Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 9, no. 5: 135.
The study focused on identifying the relationship between market orientation and performance of small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa. It aimed to achieve the following objectives, (1) To determine the level of market orientation among small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa, (2) To establish if there is any relationship between market orientation and performance of small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa. The study was exploratory in nature and utilised the quantitative research method with a descriptive research design. 268 questionnaires were distributed to small businesses owners/managers in the Vryburg region of South Africa. 207 questionnaires were returned, 9 questionnaires out of the 207 returned were incorrectly filled. Simple random sampling, a probability sampling technique was used in the study. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis. The Cronbach’s Alpha co-efficient was used to measure reliability. The findings revealed that the majority of small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa are market oriented. The findings further show that there is a positive relationship between market orientation and the performance of small business in the Vrburg region of South Africa. The study proposed the formalisation of small businesses, the development of strategic cultures as well as entrepreneurship and business management training for small business owners and managers.
Edem Korku Agbobli; Olabanji Oni; Olawale Fatoki. Market Orientation and Performance of Small Businesses in South Africa. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 2017, 9, 135 -143.
AMA StyleEdem Korku Agbobli, Olabanji Oni, Olawale Fatoki. Market Orientation and Performance of Small Businesses in South Africa. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies. 2017; 9 (5(J)):135-143.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEdem Korku Agbobli; Olabanji Oni; Olawale Fatoki. 2017. "Market Orientation and Performance of Small Businesses in South Africa." Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 9, no. 5(J): 135-143.
In South Africa, SMMEs can be categorised into immigrant owned and native owned SMMEs. This paper, a quantitative research, aimed to ascertain competitive marketing approaches and major challenges pertaining to immigrant SMMEs in South Africa. At the hand of the snowball sampling technique, a total of 150 respondents as a sample size were surveyed. Data was collected through the questionnaires and data analysis included descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests. The results revealed that lack of funds and competition from other businesses, were the major challenges faced by immigrant SMMEs.
Reginald Masocha; Busiswa Buso; Olawale Fatoki. Competitive Marketing by Immigrant SMMEs in South Africa. JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 2017, 50, 124 -132.
AMA StyleReginald Masocha, Busiswa Buso, Olawale Fatoki. Competitive Marketing by Immigrant SMMEs in South Africa. JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES. 2017; 50 (1-3):124-132.
Chicago/Turabian StyleReginald Masocha; Busiswa Buso; Olawale Fatoki. 2017. "Competitive Marketing by Immigrant SMMEs in South Africa." JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 50, no. 1-3: 124-132.
The critical role Small and Medium Enterprises play in the economic prosperity of nations cannot be understated. SMEs actively contribute towards economic growth and development through their active role as innovators and agents for change. The authors of this paper believe that leadership styles exercised by SME owners have a bearing on the innovative ability of SMEs. Hence, this paper aimed at investigating the impact of leadership styles on the entrepreneurial orientation of SMEs in Polokwane Municipality. A quantitative research method was used and 103 SMEs participated in the survey. The random sampling technique was used. Self-administered questionnaires were utilised to collect data in a survey. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation and regression analysis. Reliability of the data collection instruments was measured using the Cronbach’s alpha. The results indicated that the SMEs display average levels of entrepreneurial orientation. In addition, the results showed that SMEs display average levels of leadership styles inclined towards transformational leadership style. Furthermore, the results showed a significant positive relationship between the independent variables: leadership styles with the dependent variable (EO) of SMEs. SMEs were recommended to provide flexible leadership styles that will make EO to flourish in their businesses. Furthermore, the policy makers and relevant authorities were recommended to devise and implement a consortium of strategies and policies that can increase the level of entrepreneurial orientation among SMEs in South Africa.
Obey Dzomonda; Olawale Fatoki; Olabanji Oni. The Impact of Leadership Styles on the Entrepreneurial Orientation of Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 2017, 9, 104 -113.
AMA StyleObey Dzomonda, Olawale Fatoki, Olabanji Oni. The Impact of Leadership Styles on the Entrepreneurial Orientation of Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies. 2017; 9 (2(J)):104-113.
Chicago/Turabian StyleObey Dzomonda; Olawale Fatoki; Olabanji Oni. 2017. "The Impact of Leadership Styles on the Entrepreneurial Orientation of Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa." Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 9, no. 2(J): 104-113.
The study investigated the relationship between materialism and the entrepreneurial intention of students at a South African university. In addition, the study examined if there is a significant gender difference in the materialistic values of university students. The quantitative research technique was adopted for the study. The survey method and the self-administered approach were used for data collection. The research participants comprised of 169 conveniently sampled business students. The Cronbach’s alpha was used to ensure reliability. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis, T-test, Pearson correlation and regression. The results indicated that there is a positive but insignificant relationship between materialism and the entrepreneurial intention of university students. There is no significant gender difference in the materialistic values of university students. Recommendations were suggested in order to manage the materialistic values of university students.
Olawale Fatoki. The impact of materialism on the entrepreneurial intention of university students in South Africa. Journal of Governance and Regulation 2015, 4, 631 -638.
AMA StyleOlawale Fatoki. The impact of materialism on the entrepreneurial intention of university students in South Africa. Journal of Governance and Regulation. 2015; 4 (4):631-638.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOlawale Fatoki. 2015. "The impact of materialism on the entrepreneurial intention of university students in South Africa." Journal of Governance and Regulation 4, no. 4: 631-638.