Effect of Learning Orientation on Performance of Nigerian Small and Medium Enterprises

Proceedings of The 5th International Conference on Research in Business, Management and Economics

Year: 2022

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Effect of Learning Orientation on Performance of Nigerian Small and Medium Enterprises

Akeke, Niyi Israel, Akeke, Adenike Rita and Oyebanji, Olufemi Matthew

ABSTRACT: 

The research was conducted using a cross-sectional descriptive methodology to examine the owners of small and medium scale business covering the states of the Southwest Nigeria. A total sample of 1,366 respondents was obtained through a multistage sampling technique. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data collected. The results of the research indicate that all the three main constructs of learning orientation and their factors contribute to the regression weights of learning orientation. Specifically, it indicates that all the factors of commitment to learning, shared vision and open mindedness significantly high in regression weights. It is concluded that SMEs can benefit from learning orientation by their shared vision and commitment to learning.

keywords: commitment to learning; open-mindedness; organization learning; performance; shared vision .