D.O. OGBEIDE

This study investigated the effect of sustainability practices on the corporate strategy of hospitality companies in Benin City. Specifically, it examined the influence of environmental sustainability, economic sustainability, social sustainability, sustainable innovation, and compliance with sustainability regulations on corporate strategic decision-making. A survey research design was adopted, targeting employees of registered hospitality firms in Benin City. A total of 354 copies of questionnaire were distributed, of which 318 were successfully retrieved and deemed usable for analysis, representing a retrieval rate of 89.8%. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, mean, percentages and inferential statistics such as the Pearson Correlation Coefficient and multiple regression analysis through the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) technique via SPSS Version 24. The findings revealed that all five dimensions of sustainability practices positively and significantly influence corporate strategy. Social sustainability recorded the strongest effect, followed by regulatory compliance, environmental sustainability, sustainable innovation, and economic sustainability. Collectively, the five dimensions explained 75.7% of the variation in corporate strategy, indicating the high strategic relevance of sustainability practices in the hospitality sector. Based on these results, the study recommended that hospitality firms in Benin City deepen the integration of environmental and social sustainability into strategic planning, invest in sustainable innovations as competitive tools, and comply rigorously with regulatory requirements. Industry associations and government agencies are advised to support and monitor sustainability initiatives while incentivizing best practices

This study investigated the effect of quality control practices on organizational performance in the manufacturing industry. Data were primarily sourced through the administration of two hundred (200) questionnaire out of which same number (200) were found usable for the empirical analysis. The descriptive (frequency, mean and percentage) and inferential statistics(regression) were adopted for the study’s analysis. It was revealed that: there is a significant relationship between quality standards and organizational performance; resources significantly affect the organizational performance; communication processes related to quality control do not significantly influence organizational performance; continuous improvement in quality control practices does not significantly influence organizational
performance; and regulatory compliance does not significantly impact organizational performance. Based on these findings, it was recommended that: manufacturing firms should prioritize the establishment and maintenance of stringent quality standards; organizations should allocate sufficient resources, including financial, human, and technological resources, to support the effective implementation of quality control practices; it is crucial to emphasize the importance of clear and effective communication within manufacturing firms; it is essential for manufacturing firms to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement; and it remains crucial for firms to adhere to relevant regulations and standards as non-compliance can result in legal and reputational risks