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Entrepreneurial passion and professionalism on the success of SMEs in Plateau State, Nigeria Nson, Yilkes Danladi; Abimaje, Adejoh Solomon
Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship Vol. 5 No. 3 (2024): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/joste.v5i3.2344

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Purpose: This study examines the mediating influence of professionalism on the relationship between entrepreneurial passion and success in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. Research Methodology:  Data were collected from a sample size of 288 SMEs owners in Jos South LGA of Plateau State out of a total population of 1026 SME owners and were analyzed using PLS-SEM version 3.0. Results: The results of the direct relationships revealed a significant positive relationship between the variables HO1 (? = 0.831, tstat = 20.447, and p-value = 0.000), HO2 (? = 0.882, t-stat = 51.325, and p-value = 0.000), and HO3 (? = 0.168, t-stat = 3.822, and p-value = 0.000). Mediation analysis revealed that EP  and ES were mediated by professionalism (HO4, t-stat = 3.817, p = 0.000). Limitations: This study was limited to EP, ES, and professionalism, and was analyzed using PLS-SEM version 3.0. Contributions: This paper provides useful insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, managers, policy makers, corporate businesses, and governmental and nongovernmental organizations around the world to facilitate business success using passion and professionalism. Originality/Value: This study adds to the corpus of information on professionalism in entrepreneurship and small business literature in Africa, which academics in developing countries generally overlook.
Entrepreneurial self-efficacy on enterprise growth of SMEs in South-Eastern Nigeria: the role of entrepreneurial passion Kusa, Nanfa Danjuma; Nson, Yilkes Danladi; Obode , Solomon
Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): September
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Purpose: This study examines the effect of entrepreneurial self-efficacy on enterprise growth and the mediating effect of entrepreneurial passion on the relationship between entrepreneurial self-efficacy and enterprise growth of small and medium enterprises (SMES) in South Eastern Nigeria. Research Methodology: To achieve the objectives of the study, primary data were obtained using a questionnaire from a sample size of 399 SME owners in the in South Eastern States of Nigeria, comprising five States; Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo. The data collected were analyzed using PLS-SEM version 4. Results: The results of the analysis revealed no positive relationship between ESE and EG (? =0.198, t = 1.284, p < 0.00). A positive significant relationship exist between ESE and EP  (? = 0.953, t = 149.478, 0.000). EP had a significant and positive effect on EG (? =0.470, t = 3.088, p<0.02). The mediation results revealed full mediation of EP in the relationship between ESE and EG (t = 3.093, P < 0.002). Conclusion: The study concludes that ESE alone does not directly enhance EG, but when mediated by EP, it significantly contributes to the success of SMEs. Therefore, entrepreneurial passion is essential for translating self-efficacy into enterprise growth. Limitations: The study is limited to 399 SME owners in South-Eastern Nigeria, restricting broader generalization to SMEs in other regions or contexts. Contributions: This study provides a fundamental framework for understanding the interplay between ESE, EP, and EG. This study enhances the literature by highlighting the mediating role of passion, informing policy reviews, and offering practical guidance for SME owners and entrepreneurs to strengthen growth strategies through tested entrepreneurial methods.
Co-Authors Abimaje, Adejoh Solomon Adejoh , Abimaje Solomon Kusa, Nanfa Danjuma Obode , Solomon