The ability of SMEs to sustain their performance amid market competition is deeply intertwined with their capacity to adopt and implement innovative business strategies. Hence, this paper aims to investigate competitive strategy as a mediator of the effect of entrepreneurial orientation on firm performance by conducting a study of selected registered SMEs in Ilorin Kwara State. Specifically, it examined the effect of innovativeness, proactiveness, and autonomy on firm performance and competitive strategy as a mediator. A descriptive survey research design was adopted with a population of 1,416 registered SMEs in Kwara State. A sample of 312 SMEs was administered a structured questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using PLS-SEM. The findings revealed that autonomy has the strongest effect on firm performance (? = 0.401, t = 8.846, p < 0.000), followed by proactiveness (? = 0.2...

The complexity of the contemporary work environment has compelled organizations to adopt flexible work arrangements to enhance employee performance and satisfaction. Accordingly, this paper examines the implementation of employee flexibility and its effect on work quality. Specifically, it explores the impact of versatility, multitasking, and rapid response time on work quality. A survey research design was employed, targeting a population of 1,621 employees from selected manufacturing industries in Southwestern Nigeria. A scientifically determined sample size of 318 participants was selected, and a structured questionnaire was administered to them. The collected data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Findings reveal that multitasking exerts the strongest influence on work quality, followed by quick response time and versatility. The study ...

The complexity of the contemporary work environment has compelled organizations to adopt flexible work arrangements to enhance employee performance and satisfaction. Accordingly, this paper examines the implementation of employee flexibility and its effect on work quality. Specifically, it explores the impact of versatility, multitasking, and rapid response time on work quality. A survey research design was employed, targeting a population of 1,621 employees from selected manufacturing industries in Southwestern Nigeria. A scientifically determined sample size of 318 participants was selected, and a structured questionnaire was administered to them. The collected data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Findings reveal that multitasking exerts the strongest influence on work quality, followed by quick response time and versatility. The study ...