Abstract: The optimization of corporate processes in a demographically diversified enclave as Nigeria was the intent of this Paper. Despite the heightened expectations of firms in the productive sectors of the economy, not much appears to have been accomplished in Nigeria, a country with many diversely talented people with multifarious levels of ingenuity. To fill the apparent lacuna in literature nd constructively make contributions to the research areas of diversity and workplace optimization, primary data was gathered via a survey tool with a scale akin to Likert’s 5-point scale. Information was gathered from forty –six respondents, representing the firms established for productive purposes in two South-South states in Nigeria. The analysed data using the Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient at the 0.01 level of significance revealed that firms do not operate at optimal levels due to ineffective management of surface and deep-level diversity. It was suggested that managers should make it imperative that workers are absolutely unconcerned about issues of diversity as stated in this paper for maximum optimization of corporate processes and outcomes.

Keywords: behavior, diversity, equity, inclusion, Nigeria.

Title: DIVERSITY AND OPTIMIZATION IN NIGERIA: THE WORKPLACE INTRICACIES

Author: Miebi Ugwuzor

International Journal of Novel Research in Marketing Management and Economics

ISSN 2394-7322

Vol. 10, Issue 1, January 2023 - April 2023

Page No: 64-69

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Published Date: 12-April-2023

Abstract: The study reviews the effect of capital adequacy on the performance of Nigerian deposit money banks for the period of 2000 – 2020. The objective of this study is to examine how capital adequacy has helped deposit money banks achieve an efficient performance. This study adopts an ex-post facto research design, and the sample size is all deposit money banks with international and national authorization in Nigeria. The data used are mainly secondary data collected from the audited annual publications financial statements of all the deposit money banks listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. The study employed ordinary least square multiple regression (OLS), descriptive statistical analysis, in addition to E-view electronic packages. According to empirical results at 5% level of significance, findings show that total capital to risk weighted assets, banks capitalization to total credits, and debt to equity ratio (the independent variables to capital adequacy) had direct and inverse linear significant effect on return on assets (dependent variable to performance) of deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study concludes that capital adequacy, one of the key factors affecting the performance of the Nigeria deposit money banks in measuring efficient performance of financial institutions in Nigeria has both direct and inverse linear relationship with efficient performance of banks, therefore, recommends that the Central Bank of Nigeria should effectively regulate the capital and the resources owned by the deposit money banks (DMBs) in Nigeria to globally acceptable standard since the current ₦25 billion and ₦50 billion minimum capital-base requirements cannot justify the banking reality of nowadays. This will help to enhance investment planning, decision making within the financial system and early prevention of systemic bank distress.

Keywords: Asset Quality, Capital Adequacy, corporate governance, Distress, Liquidity, Profitability.

Title: EFFECT OF CAPITAL ADEQUACY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA

Author:  Ezu, Gideon Kasie, Nwanna Ifeanyi Onyenwe, Eke-Jeff, Oluchi Mirian

International Journal of Novel Research in Marketing Management and Economics

ISSN 2394-7322

Vol. 10, Issue 1, January 2023 - April 2023

Page No: 53-63

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Published Date: 27-March-2023

Abstract: The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of capital flight on foreign investment in Nigeria. The study obtained financial data from Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin. The study made use of exploratory survey tools. Secondary data was used for data collection. The empirical method which adopts regression analysis was used to test the stated hypotheses. The findings revealed that the relationship between capital flight and investment is insignificantly negative. High exchange rates do not significantly increase capital flights out of the economy nor reduce Foreign Investment. This shows that Nigerian investment process is not significantly benefiting the RGDP or there is insufficient investment to significantly affect the RGDP. The work recommends that Capital flight management and reactions to capital account restrictions be factored into the management of external reserves position of developing countries. Removal of the exchange rate misalignment and the premium will be a good start to reduce flights of capital out of the economy. The monetary authorities should begin to look seriously into how to reduce the unresolved statistical discrepancies that are posted into the Balance of Payments with a view to finding out what make up such figures and how they came about.

Keywords: capital flight, Exchange rate, external reserve, inflation, investment, premium.

Title: EFFECT OF CAPITAL FLIGHT ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA

Author: Ezu, Gideon Kasie, Oranefo, Patricia Ijeoma

International Journal of Novel Research in Marketing Management and Economics

ISSN 2394-7322

Vol. 10, Issue 1, January 2023 - April 2023

Page No: 43-52

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Published Date: 07-March-2023

Abstract: The Philippines has the potential to expand its influence in the regional and global digital markets. Economic development driven by consumption improved telecommunications infrastructure, and an increasing percentage of the population with internet connection are just some of the primary reasons for positioning the Philippines as a prominent player in Southeast Asia's e-commerce market. By January 2020, over half of the 105 million Filipinos were already shopping online. This figure is predicted to increase to 54.7 million by 2024. In addition, consumers and companies are being compelled to go digital by the current COVID-19 outbreak. To effectively capitalize on the current economic conditions, Filipino SMEs need access to more affordable and dependable methods of importing raw materials and distributing their goods. As more SMEs become aware of the potential benefits of e-commerce, there may be an increase in demand for small package deliveries to support the SMEs' smaller scale of operations. Generally, significant firms may import raw materials and export finished goods at a low cost by using high-volume shipments.

On the other hand, local SMEs operate on a considerably smaller scale and often face costly shipping and delivery costs when importing smaller raw materials, limiting their manufacturing options. Thus, more dependable and affordable logistics and transportation for small packages may enable local SMEs to save expenses, increase productivity, and perhaps invest more in innovation. The Philippines is archipelagic, making it a challenge for logistics. The government's initiative in connecting the three main islands: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, can help flourish cross-border trade and help SMEs expand their business locally and internationally. Recommendations in achieving policy and regulatory clarity around the logistics sector will help attract private investments and improve innovation. A review of regulatory requirements for small parcel delivery providers is necessary to support e-commerce. Legal and regulatory frameworks should address enhancing trade flows, safety and security, and the control of physical goods by providing advanced data across various business models.

Keywords: Philippines, Logistics, E-commerce, Cross border trade.

Title: Case Study on the role of Philippine Logistics in E-commerce and Cross border trade

Author: Eurice Marie Pua

International Journal of Novel Research in Marketing Management and Economics

ISSN 2394-7322

Vol. 10, Issue 1, January 2023 - April 2023

Page No: 32-42

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Published Date: 18-February-2023

Abstract: Autonomously driving delivery robots are developed all around the world, and the first prototypes are tested already in last-mile deliveries of packages Estonia has taken the lead in autonomously delivery robots. Starship Technologies is one of the pioneers of robotic delivery robots. This leading company provides intra-city delivery which is an innovative business and social plan with the onset of pandemic which is deemed to be one the delivery preferences that clients will opt for.         

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to review the innovative and entrepreneurial projects during the time of coronavirus outbreak. The study examines the innovative projects of Starship Technologies including their products.

Design/methodology/approach: Case study is used to find out the innovative projects and products that are useful and ready to use during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Findings: Autonomous delivery robots have been impeccable to provide more engagement and easy access to the community. This will bring greater interactivity, promoting sales, purchases and enhance the logistic operations of the after sales customer care.

Originality/value: this study offers original insights and critiques of the literature, highlights the offerings of the innovative innovation and proposing new research avenues for the future

Keywords: autonomous delivery robots, Starship Technologies, intracity delivery, delivery preferences.

Title: Shanghai University Innovative Startups: Starships Technologies

Author: Thando Mahlaba

International Journal of Novel Research in Marketing Management and Economics

ISSN 2394-7322

Vol. 10, Issue 1, January 2023 - April 2023

Page No: 23-31

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Published Date: 02-February-2023

Abstract: This paper provides a concise summary of the determinants effects of investors’ sentiment, stock returns and the business cycle in the stock market. In this summary paper, an overview based on the work of DeStefano (2004) and Wurgler (2007) papers is given, and the salient determinants are highlighted.

Keywords: Business Cycle, Stock Return and Investors’ Sentiment.

Title: Business Cycle, Stock Return and Investors’ Sentiment: A Summary

Author: Abdulrhman Alqurayn

International Journal of Novel Research in Marketing Management and Economics

ISSN 2394-7322

Vol. 10, Issue 1, January 2023 - April 2023

Page No: 17-22

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Published Date: 04-January-2023

Abstract: The main purpose of this study is to quantitatively explore the empirical evidence either in support of or against the existence of the Phillips curve in Ghana using a modified version of the New Keynesian Phillips curve (NKPC) model with Nigeria and US as benchmarks. With time-series data from 1971-2020, the study uses the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression framework to analyse the statistical significance of the parameters of the model. Using different measures of market tightness, informed by Chow’s structural break test, and drawing on variants of the NKPC, the study interestingly  finds that the standard positive association between the output gap and inflation for the US and other advanced economies is not present for Ghana and Nigeria. This new discovery has important relevance for the conduct of economic policy in Ghana, Nigeria and other developing countries and warrants a careful evaluation of the application of the NKPC for developing and emerging economies.

Keywords: Inflation, Money, Monetary Policy, New Keynesian Model, New Keynesian Phillips curve, Phillips curve, Phillips curve evidence,  flattening of the Phillips Curve, Phillips curve evidence in developed and developing countries.

Title: Investigating the Evidence of the Philips Curve in Ghana, Nigeria and the US:  Does the empirical evidence support the Philips Curve in Ghana, Nigeria and the US?

Author: John Adjei

International Journal of Novel Research in Marketing Management and Economics

ISSN 2394-7322

Vol. 10, Issue 1, January 2023 - April 2023

Page No: 1-16

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Published Date: 03- January- 2023