OHAEGBU, AWELE VICTORIA and Covenant University, Theses (2021) KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND CASSAVA AGRIBUSINESS CAPABILITIES IN NIGERIA: THE MODERATING ROLE OF EXPORTS ORIENTATION. ["eprint_fieldopt_thesis_type_phd" not defined] thesis, Covenant University Ota..
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Abstract
Over the years, Nigeria has maintained its position as the world’s largest producer of cassava but the least on the table of exporters. This implies that despite producing so much, the country’s earnings does not align with its status as a top producer in the international market. Arguably, the country’s agricultural knowledge is still crude and traditional as against modern application of value adding processes beyond merely subsistence agriculture. Therefore, this study examined the moderating role of exports orientation on the relationship between knowledge management and agribusiness capabilities in Nigeria. The study is hinged on the resource based theory, capability theory and Porter’s diamond theory of national advantage. This study employed survey design, copies of questionnaires and semi structured interviews were used as research instrument. The sample size of 659 was administered to members of the Nigerian Cassava Growers’ Association (NCGA) through 3 of its state chapters. Of the 659 copies of questionnaires distributed, 556 were retrieved and adjudged usable for analysis. In-depth interview was also conducted for two private cassava value chain. The Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), specifically the partial least square method was used to measure the relationship between variables. Findings revealed a strong degree of relationship between knowledge management and agribusiness capabilities with participation having the highest predictive value amongst dependent variable constructs. It was also revealed that exports orientation has a moderating role, which implies that its highest predictive construct-entrepreneurial orientation is relevant towards scaling up the cassava value chain which in turn lead to improved cassava products exports. This study recommends that modern technologies and processes be adapted within local contexts. There should be deliberate efforts towards retaining a quality pool of participants into the value chain. It is also imperative that an enabling environment be sustained, so as to attain improved local cassava businesses and enhanced products suitable for international trade.
| Item Type: | Thesis (["eprint_fieldopt_thesis_type_phd" not defined]) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Agribusiness Capabilities, Cassava, Exports Orientation, Knowledge Management, Value Chain |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Management |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Jan 2022 10:12 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Jan 2022 10:12 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/15564 |
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