IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

WORLD JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (WJEDS )

E-ISSN 2579-0544
P-ISSN 2695-2483
VOL. 9 NO. 3 2024
DOI: 10.56201/wjeds.v9.no3.2024.pg30.47

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Impact of Entrepreneurial Characteristics on Performance of Table Water Firms in Adamawa Northern Senatorial DistrictNigeria

Abubakar Hammawa Kojoli and Ibrahim Mohammed Babuli (PhD)

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Abstract

This study investigated the impact of entrepreneurial characteristics on the performance of table water firms located in Adamawa State Northern Senatorial District, Adamawa State, Nigeria. The research employed a explanatory survey design, utilizing a cross sectional study, with data collection conducted through the administration of questionnaires. A total of 50 questionnaires were distributed and were all retrieved successfully. The collected data underwent percentage analysis, and hypotheses were tested using regression analysis at a significance level of 0.05. The findings revealed that need for achievement has no significant impact on performance of table water firms in Adamawa State Northern Senatorial District. However, leadership showed no significant impact on performance of table water firms. Similarly, networking was found to have no significant impact on performance of table water firms in Adamawa State Northern Senatorial District. On the other hand, risk propensity also had no significant impact on performance of table water firms. Consequently, the study concludes that among all the seven factors of entrepreneurial characteristics employed in this study, only self-control has significant impact on performance of table water firms in Adamawa State Northern Senatorial District, Nigeria. The study suggests that given the significant impact of self-control on performance, table water firms should invest in programs and initiatives aimed at promoting and strengthening self-discipline among employees and managers. This may include workshops, training sessions, and mentoring programs focused on enhancing self- regulation skills and fostering a culture of accountability and responsibility.

keywords:

Characteristics, Entrepreneurial, Firm, Impact and Performance

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