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Exploring The Relationship Between Government Institutional Support And Export Strategic Performance
(researchgate.net/publication/362989929, 2022-08-27) Takyi, Nyankom Lydia; Naidoo, Vannie; Dogbe, Simon Kofi Courage
The study presented in the article examined the mediating role played by internationalisation in both government financial support–export strategic performance and government non-financial support export strategic performance relationships. The moderating role of a strategic alliance in the relationships between government financial support and degree of internationalisation, and between government non financial support and degree of internationalisation, was also considered. The study entailed a cross-sectional survey and included 301 indigenous export firms in Ghana. The reliability and validity of the data was tested using confirmatory factor analysis, with structural equation modelling as the primary means of analysis, run using Amos (v.23). It was concluded that both government financial support and non-financial support had a direct positive influence on export strategic performance. These relationships were partially mediated by the degree of internationalisation. Strategic alliance positively moderated the relationships between government financial support and degree of internationalisation, and also between government non-financial support and degree of internationalisation.
Government Support, Strategic Alliance and Internationalization: Evidence From Indigenous Ghanaian Exporters
(Journal of International Entrepreneurship, 2022-02-15) Takyi, Nyankom Lydia; Naidoo, Vannie; Dogbe, Simon Kofi Courage
Le degré d’internationalisation exige une relation symbolique au sein des états, des compétiteurs (en tant que Pacte national interentreprises) et des partenaires internation aux pour développer l’efficacité, la compétence afin d’étendre des relations internation ales. Pour cette raison, cette étude évalue le rôle du médiateur des pactes stratégiques dans les relations entre les soutiens gouvernementaux (financiers et non-financiers) et le niveau d’internalisation des entreprises indigènes. Notre étude est une enquête ré alisée à partir des données recueillies sur 301 exportateurs indigènes qui ont été ciblés du secteur de Base de données de l’autorité de promotion et d’exportation du Ghana (Ghana Export and Promotion Authority database). Nous avons contrôlé la fiabilité et la justesse de cette enquête à travers l’Analyse factorielle confirmatoire (Confirma tory Factor Analysis), en prenant compte de Modèle d’équation structurelle (Structural Equation Modelling), comme le principal moyen d’analyse, en tenant compte de Amos v.23. En conclusion, les deux soutiens : financier et non-financier du gouvernement ont contribué considérablement au niveau d’internalisation. Pourtant, ces relations ont été arbitrées partiellement par des Pacte stratégiques. Sur ce, nous implorons des futures enquêtes dans le même domaine, en regardant au-delà des soutiens du gouvernement, des entreprises indigènes et des études d’internationalisation, y comprises d’autres élé ments institutionnels externes comme les facteurs socio-culturels.
Is recapitalisation regulation a disrupter? Survival and sustainability of indigenous Ghanaian banks
(Qualitative Research in Financial Markets ©EmeraldPublishingLimited, 2022-01-07) Takyi, lydia; Naidoo, Vannie
Purpose– This study aims to explore how the implementation of the recapitalization by the Bank of Ghana disrupted the indigenous banks’ sources of accessing capital to raise the required amount within the mandatory stipulated time/deadline. Design/methodology/approach– This study used purposive sampling techniques to interview key role players and senior members involved in the bank’s recapitalization process and/or have in-depth information onthe2017–2018 recapitalization period. Findings– This study revealed that government directives significantly shape banks regulations and strategy: accordingly, any state-directed policies must be communicated cautiously, well explained and implemented to reduce any negative consequences. Originality/value– This study makes a significant contribution to knowledge by exploring how directives (arbitrary) of regulatory bodies can influence the business as well as its other stakeholders (such as the depositors, public, among others). Secondly, the study highlights how the delays in government support may not derive the benefits expected by the regulator.
Role of Formal and Informal Network in The Relationship Between Government Support And Ghanaian Indigenous Firms’ Degree of Internationalisation
(Review of International Business and Strategy ©EmeraldPublishingLimited 2059-6014 DOI 10.1108/RIBS-01-2022-0001, 2022-09-15) Takyi, Nyankom Lydia; Naidoo, Vannie; Dogbe, Simon Kofi Courage; Akoto, Edward
Purpose– This study aims to assess the potential mediating effects of formal and informal networks in the relationship between government support and Ghanaian indigenous firms’ degree of internationalisation. Design/methodology/approach– This study was a cross-sectional design, where the structured questionnaire was used in gathering data from 301 indigenous Ghanaian firms. The path estimation was conducted by running structural equation modelling in AMOSv.23. Findings– It was concluded that government support had a significant positive effect on Ghanaian indigenous firms’ degree of internationalisation. Formal network was found to partially mediate the relationship between government support and indigenous firms’ degree of internationalization. Finally, it was concluded that informal networks had no mediating effect. Research limitations/implications– One limitation is that the effect of the government support and network strategy was only explored on indigenous exporters, meaning that exporters which did not fall within the definition of indigenous firms were excluded from the study. Future studies could conduct a comparative study on the same variables, using indigenous and non-indigenous firms. Practical implications– It is recommended that Ghanaian exporters should participate in government training and workshop programmes focussing on building export business strategies and networking to improve export activities. Originality/value– This study’s unique contribution is its investigation of how networking portfolio, including formal and informal ties, helps explain the nexus between government support and the internationalisation of local firms in the developing market, such as Ghanaians.