Annals of Management and Organization Research

Issued by Goodwood Publishing, the Annals of Management and Organization Research (AMOR) is an international, peer-reviewed, and scholarly journal that publishes high-quality research articles covering qualitative and quantitative research discussing interesting and contemporary topics on all areas of management and organization sciences. AMOR is aimed at providing academic media for researchers, academicians and practitioners to express their innovative ideas in developing theories and practice of management and organization.

Issued by Goodwood Publishing, the Annals of Management and Organization Research (AMOR) is an international, peer-reviewed, and scholarly journal that publishes high-quality research articles covering qualitative and quantitative research discussing interesting and contemporary topics on all areas of management and organization sciences. AMOR is aimed at providing academic media for researchers, academicians and practitioners to express their innovative ideas in developing theories and practice of management and organization.

Published
2023-03-10

Articles

Analysing financial performance of listed cement industries in Nigeria: Financial Ratio Approach

Purpose: The grounds for this study are to reflect a quantitative connection allying the financial statements of different firms at different periods and how the financial performance (FP) of firms can be measured using financial ratios. Research methodology: This research employs descriptive research with a quantitative approach focusing on calculations. Data were analysed through the Financial Ratio Analysis (FRA). Results: The comparative FRA unlocks the overall FP of the three firms. The result refill that, on average, Dangote Cement plc maintain the lead, CCNN/BUA Cement second, while Lafarge Africa plc is the least in all the FP indicator used. Limitations: The analysis is restricted to ten years FSs published by the three giant firms in the cement industries in Nigeria plc between the years 2012 to 2021. Contribution: This analysis expatriates and, in greater detail, the benefits that can be derived from applying FR analysis as a tool for financial performance (FP) measurement. It also helps in determining how the financial performance of firms can be measured through financial ratios.

Commercial banks’ profitability and portfolio management in Ghana

Purpose: The primary goal of the research was to assess the relationship between Ghanaian commercial banks' profitability and portfolio management. Research methodology: All nine of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE)'s listed banks were included in the population of this descriptive study. All nine banks were sampled. This study only considered data from financial statements and bank reports covering the five-year period between 2016 and 2021. Results: Results showed that asset investment has a positive effect on the financial performance of commercial banks in Ghana. Additionally, a positive effect of the loan portfolio on the commercial banks’ financial performance was found. It was finally discovered that asset investment affects the banks’ financial performance in a significantly positive way. Limitations: The study was limited to nine banks listed on the GSE. Contribution: It was concluded that when there is a good loan portfolio management policy, banks perform well and are profitable. Consequently, it is advised that top management and other stakeholders play a crucial role in achieving strategic goals by championing best practices in portfolio management and evaluating the sufficiency of effective portfolio management factors in an unbiased manner.

E-leadership and adaptation to technological development of telecommunication businesses in Ghana

Purpose: The study examined the role of e-leadership in adapting to technological development. Research methodology: A mixed methods triangulation approach was used for the study. Quantitative data was collected from 297 customers and 146 employees of telecommunication companies in Ghana using a questionnaire. For qualitative data, 12 respondents were interviewed. Quantitative data were analyzed with descriptive statistics for IBM SPSS Statistics 24. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. Results: It was found that e-leadership discourages face-to-face interactions. Leaders tend to employ the use of social media when communicating with team members during rapid technological development. Virtual teams are employed while completing projects. Managers show empathy, provide effective supervision and are always available online to assist virtual team members who happen to encounter challenges, in a timely manner. Limitations: This study was limited to employees and customers of telecommunication companies in Ghana. Contribution: This research has exposed that E-leadership positively affects the productivity of virtual team members, who tend to face challenges during technological advancement. This implies that with e-leadership, the level of difficulty faced while adapting to rapid technological development is significantly reduced. Novelty: There is a need for managers to be consistent with the application of the e-leadership concept no matter how sophisticated technology gets. It is therefore recommended that managers continue with the use of e-leadership while providing guidance for challenged virtual team members.

Evaluation of employees' experiences in the industrial training program in the polytechnic department of Iranian industries

Purpose: Industrial training is a program that aims to provide supervised training within a particular time frame which can be carried out either in the private sector or in government organizations. Research methodology: The data were analyzed using a statistical package for prediction. Results: It was observed from the view of the lecturers that industrial training improved the student’s skills in formal and informal communication, help to find a research area for their projects, and ability to socialize, and sustain the relationship. In the view of the Employees, we observed that industrial training improved the Employees’ confidence in tackling problems and provides the need for continuous learning. Also, we observed that safety was the major challenge Employees faced during their internship. Limitations: The practical and usable environment for the results of this study is the educational environment. Contribution: We concluded that industrial training help to improve the student’s ability and knowledge after their training program. We recommended that industrial training should be seen as a tool to improve Employees’ abilities.

The impact of internal controls on SACCO performance in Rukiga, Uganda

Purpose: The research on the internal controls of Rukiga SACCO was conducted in Rukiga District to examine the segregation of duties, determine the impact of independent checks, and assess the risk management on the financial performance of the organization. Research methodology: This research was carried out after the cross-sectional survey. The bivariate correlations between the predictor components and the dependent variable were examined using a Pearson correlation matrix, and a linear regression model was used to fit the data. Results: The regression model results showed that segregation of duties (R=762), independent checks (R=676), and risk management (R=899) had beneficial influence on Rukiga SACCO performance. Furthermore, the performance was impacted by risk management, separation of roles, and independent checks. Limitations: The structured questionnaire, which was administered by the participant, served as the primary data collection tool. The probability of non-responses occurred due to the loss of control over the questionnaire after submission to respondents. This situation had a significant impact on the data analysis and the generalizability of the findings. Contribution: Task segregation, independent auditing, and risk management should be considered to achieve loan portfolio expansion, profitability development, and market share increase, which were crucial elements of Rukiga SACCO performance.