IOSR-JBM   Volume-28 ~ Issue-10 ~ Oct. 2026

Abstract: Effective stakeholder management is increasingly recognized as a critical determinant of project success, particularly in donor-funded health interventions implemented in resource-constrained settings. This study examined the effect of stakeholder management practices on the performance of donor-funded health projects. Specifically, the study sought to determine the effect of stakeholder mapping, stakeholder analysis, stakeholder communication.....

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Abstract: Geopolitical conflicts have several consequences, in various fields. These conflicts, often, have the power to reshape the worlds. In 2026, a conflict in the middle east, involving different nations has affected a few different sectors of the planet, including production and transportation. This region is responsible for a massive supply of oil & gas, as well as their respective supply chains...

Keywords: international supply chain; oil & gas; middle east conflict

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Abstract: This paper explores the links between the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how labour relations are changing in the modern workplace. The aim is to analyze the impact of AI technologies such as; machine learning, automation and others) on job design, supervision of workers, autonomy of workers, organizational relationships and employer–employee relationships. The study uses the conceptual research design which is based on reviewing and synthesizing the theoretical perspectives, especially Socio-Technical Systems Theory and Technological Determinism.........

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence Adoption, Socio-Technical Systems, Job Redesign and Skill Transformation, Worker Autonomy and Control.

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[2]. This piece of work provides insights on how labor relations is undergoing a shift from manual, interpersonal to digital approaches through the use of AI and other technologies.
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Abstract: This study examines the influence of technological capabilities on the competitive advantage of manufacturing SMEs in Lagos State, Nigeria, and the mediating role of operational efficiency. The study combines four components of technological capabilities and explains operational efficiency as a mechanism linking them to competitive advantage. A cross-sectional mixed-methods design was adopted. The study analysed quantitative data from 298 respondents across three manufacturing sectors using SPSS 26, regression, and Hayes PROCESS Model 4, followed by semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis......

Keywords: Technological capability, competitive advantage, innovation capability, SMEs.

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[3]. Ahmad, A. (2021). Antecedents and Outcomes of Innovation Capability: A Case of European Automotive Organizations. Journal of Digitovation and Information System, 1(1), 1–14.
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Abstract: This study examines the relationship between teamwork and entrepreneurial performance within Sahad Stores Ltd, Abuja. The research focuses on understanding how collaborative efforts among employees influence business outcomes in a retail environment. A population of employees from Sahad Stores was considered, with a sample size of 80 respondents selected through stratified random sampling techniques to ensure representation across various....

Keywords: Teamwork, Entrepreneurial Performance, Retail Industry, Sahad Stores Ltd, Collaboration, Innovation

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Abstract: Organizations are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) for scheduling, decision support, customer service, analytics, and routine task automation. Whether this shift helps or harms employees depends on how workers experience it. This paper develops and proposes a moderated-mediation model in which an AI-enabled workplace influences employee outcomes (job performance and job satisfaction) through employee engagement, and in which this indirect....

Keywords: AI-enabled workplace, employee engagement, AI anxiety, job performance, job satisfaction, job demands–resources model, moderated mediation

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