A SWOT analysis of physical infrastructure in government-owned university libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria

Awojobi, Esther Abosede; Okoro, Clara Chinyere; Babalola, Yemisi T.

doi:10.7553/86-2-1911

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“…According to Hill and Westbrook (1997), knowing what the customer is looking for allows identifying points in areas where the micro-entrepreneur has significant competitive threats, analyzing unfavorable trends in their business in the internal and external context, in addition to discovering and highlighting the strengths of the organization and its weaknesses for correction, adjustment, planning and control of the areas in which the weaknesses are sensitive, thus enabling a quantity of data that can monitor risks and future uncertainties. Awojobi (2020) mentions that entrepreneurs who despise the feedback process have greater difficulty formulating, managing and planning short, medium and long-term actions that the organization will follow in its line of business. Technical mapping helps to find problems that contribute to the loss of competitiveness, reduced efficiency and maximization of financial resources (FERREIRA et al, 2019).…”

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Individual Micro-Entrepreneur of Snacks and Portions in Brazil: Post-Pandemic Implications and Threats of the New Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2: COVID-19)

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Franca²,

DEl-Rey³

et al. 2023

IJBA

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The individual micro-entrepreneurs constitute a relevant portion of small businesses in Brazil, and despite its relevance, little information was found about the behavior of this sector in the recovery of the economy. Thus, in order to support a better understanding of the current scenario a descriptive exploratory research was carried out with 25 micro-entrepreneurs between June and September 2022. The study revealed that the average age of the interviewees was 41 years old, with the monthly net income obtained between USD 800 and USD R$ 1799. The total of all respondents reported that their ways of life and their businesses were affected during the pandemic, and in the recovery of the economy, they reported in their perceptions that the main implications resulting from that period were the high workload dedicated to work activities, the financial instability of sales , personal stress with the post-pandemic crisis and the lack of skilled labor. With regard to the future, and on the prospects for commercial growth, the majority of the respondents (n=88%) attested that despite being affected by the pandemic, they managed to implement actions to recover revenue, with the personalized customer service, quality of product offered, the variety of food offered and the speed in customer service being the main factors that have facilitated the recovery process after the pandemic.

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Individual Micro-Entrepreneur of Snacks and Portions in Brazil: Post-Pandemic Implications and Threats of the New Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2: COVID-19)

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Franca²,

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“…The transformation of traditional universities into entrepreneurial institutions of higher learning remains a critical task in Africa, which can be attributed to inconsistent policies and poorly articulated plans for higher education in many countries, on the continent. Nigerian universities, for instance, including the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, and others, face uncertainties due to inadequate funding and inefficiency stemming from substandard infrastructure and misplaced academic priorities (Ugwu et al, 2018;Ebehikhalu & Dawam, 2016;Awojobi et al, 2020). Clearly articulated, Nkamnebe (2008) astutely observes that heavy reliance on state funding for higherlearning institutions proves unsustainable, compelling a transition toward a market-oriented entrepreneurial university.…”

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“…These universities faced rampant strikes due to issues like, inadequate wages, overcrowding caused by increased enrollment amidst infrastructure deficiencies, limited access to knowledge facilities, and complex funding arrangements. These challenges were exacerbated by a lack of political will and accountability, reduced state support for education, and the impact of Western colonization, which perpetuated epistemic discord between African indigenous knowledge systems and higher education ethos in low-income countries (Habib et al, 2008;Adewuyi & Okemakinde, 2013;Akintoye & Uhunmwuangho, 2018;Awojobi et al, 2020;Mbah et al, 2021). Over the years, there have been various calls for the recognition of indigenous African knowledge systems (Mbah et al, 2021) and the implementation of government policies and reforms to increase relevance of the continent's compromised education system (Habib et al, 2008;Heleta, 2016;Heleta & Bagus, 2021;Mbah et al, 2021), although, a conservative standpoint also exists, emphasizing the necessity of internal transformation (Baporikar, 2019;Chetty, 2020;Kapondoro, 2020).…”

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Fundamental Tenets of a Rural-Based Entrepreneurial University: A South African Perspective

Iwara

2023

IJEK

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This study aims to identify the key initiatives that should characterize a rural-based higher education institution experimenting with the entrepreneurial university concept in South Africa. Using an exploratory case study design, primary data was collected from key stakeholders and analysed using Atlas-ti v8 software for thematic analysis and inferential statistics through IBM SPSS Amos v27. The results generated five fundamental tenets - entrepreneurial knowledge-building that resonates with practical skills, enterprise formation/commercialization, integration of indigenous entrepreneurship concepts, embedding resourceful stakeholders in the value chain, and engaged scholarship. The findings indicate that integrating indigenous concepts is aligned with the development of entrepreneurial knowledge-building and commercialization efforts; together, these tenets promise a successful rural-based entrepreneurial university in the study area, although stakeholder engagement and community partnership are also crucial components for success. In the context of this study, the concept of a rural-based entrepreneurial university is oriented towards inclusive economic development, social relevance, and mutual benefit, in contrast to profit-driven models seen in many entrepreneurial universities worldwide. These findings provide valuable insights for policy and research, paving the way for developing an index to guide rural-based universities in South Africa and beyond. It is recommended that the University of Venda, where this study was conducted, integrates the key findings into its strategic plans and utilizes them effectively to advance its entrepreneurial university aspirations.

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Yönetim Dokümanları Temelinde Devlet Üniversite Kütüphanelerinin Zayıf Yönlerinin Analizi

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2024

Library Archive and Museum Research Journal

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Üniversite kütüphaneleri bağlı oldukları üniversitelerin misyonunu destekleme görevini yerine getirmek için faaliyette bulunan kurumlardır. Bu çerçevede öğretime ve araştırmaya destek olma işlevini, sağladığı kaynaklar ve hizmetler ile yürütmektedir. Çağdaş gelişmelerin gerisinde kalan, bilimsel ve mesleki standartlara uygun biçimde örgütlenmeyen ve yönetilmeyen üniversite kütüphanelerinin sözkonusu görevleri doğru ve tam biçimde yapabilmesi olanaklı değildir. Nitekim zaman zaman üniversite kütüphaneleri iç veya dış kaynaklı nedenlerden dolayı yapısal olarak zayıflığa uğramakta ve çeşitli sorunlarla yüzleşmek zorunda kalmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye'deki devlet üniversiteleri kütüphanelerinin zayıf yönlerini (sorunlarını) incelemektir. Bu bağlamda çalışmanın evreni, kurumsal web sitelerinde paylaştıkları faaliyet raporu ve stratejik plan gibi yönetimsel dokümanlarında kütüphanelerinin zayıf yönlerine yer veren devlet üniversite kütüphaneleri olarak belirlenmiştir. Kurumsal web adreslerinde söz konusu bilgi ve doküman paylaşımında bulunduğu tespit edilen 85 devlet üniversite kütüphanesinin kapsama dâhil edildiği çalışmada, yöntem olarak içerik analizi kullanılmıştır. Sonuç olarak, devlet üniversite kütüphanelerinin personel, bina, bütçe, hizmetler, dış etkenler, koleksiyon, kullanıcılar ve kütüphanenin kurumsal yapısı açısından çeşitli sorunları olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bunlar arasında; personel eksikliği, bina koşullarının yetersizliği, bütçe kısıtlamaları, hizmetlerin yetersizliği, dış etkenlerin etkisi, koleksiyon eksiklikleri ve kullanıcı ilişkilerindeki zorluklar öne çıkmıştır. Ayrıca, elde edilen sonuçlara göre kütüphanelerde mesleki personel sayısının artırılması, fiziksel altyapının iyileştirmesi, bütçe tahsisatlarının artırılması, hizmetlerde duyuru ve pazarlamaya ağırlık verilmesi, koleksiyonların genişletilmesi, kullanıcı ilişkilerinin güçlendirilmesi ve kurumsal işbirliklerin teşvik edilmesi gibi önerilerde bulunulmuştur. Çalışmanın devlet üniversite kütüphanelerinin sorunlarını toplu biçimde açığa çıkarma ve çözüme yönelik adımlara yol göstermesi bakımından yararlı olabileceği değerlendirilmektedir.

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A SWOT analysis of physical infrastructure in government-owned university libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria

Cited by 3 publications

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Individual Micro-Entrepreneur of Snacks and Portions in Brazil: Post-Pandemic Implications and Threats of the New Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2: COVID-19)

Individual Micro-Entrepreneur of Snacks and Portions in Brazil: Post-Pandemic Implications and Threats of the New Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2: COVID-19)

Fundamental Tenets of a Rural-Based Entrepreneurial University: A South African Perspective

Yönetim Dokümanları Temelinde Devlet Üniversite Kütüphanelerinin Zayıf Yönlerinin Analizi

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