The art of due diligence: Lessons learned from multimillion-dollar investment deals DOI Creative Commons

Richard Okon,

Stephane Jean Christophe Zouo,

Adedamola Sobowale

et al.

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(2), P. 2409 - 2422

Published: Nov. 30, 2024

This study explores the integral role of due diligence in multimillion-dollar investment transactions, specifically focusing on mergers and acquisitions. The research aims to elucidate how practices have evolved from traditional, checklist-based assessments complex, multi-dimensional analyses encompassing financial, operational, strategic considerations. evolution reflects increasing need for comprehensive risk management tools that enhance decision-making safeguard investments against unforeseen challenges. employs a qualitative approach, examining various case studies literature reveal impact outcomes critical elements contribute its effectiveness. Key findings indicate effective not only mitigate risks but also facilitate post-merger integration create value by identifying potential synergies. incorporation environmental, social, governance (ESG) criteria, along with advanced technologies like artificial intelligence data analytics, has further strengthened frameworks, enabling more precise transparent evaluations. However, challenges remain, particularly cross-border transactions where regulatory cultural differences can complicate process. concludes must continuously adapt address demands dynamic environment. Recommendations include adopting proactive, technology-driven approaches diligence, integrating ESG meet stakeholder expectations, enhancing cross-functional collaboration. approach will enable investors make informed, sustainable decisions aligned long-term creation.

Language: Английский

Strengthening corporate governance and financial compliance: Enhancing accountability and transparency DOI Creative Commons

Christianah Pelumi Efunniyi,

Angela Omozele Abhulimen,

Anwuli Nkemchor Obiki-Osafiele

et al.

Finance & Accounting Research Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(8), P. 1597 - 1616

Published: Aug. 31, 2024

In today's complex business landscape, robust corporate governance and financial compliance are essential for maintaining organizational integrity, accountability, transparency. This review examines the key components strategies necessary to enhance these frameworks, ensuring sustainable success stakeholder trust. Corporate encompasses regulatory compliance, risk management, ethical conduct, engagement. Adherence laws regulations, such as Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is foundational in minimizing legal risks safeguarding reputation. Effective management involves identifying, assessing, mitigating potential threats an organization’s health operational integrity through strong internal controls regular audits. Promoting conduct within organizations crucial trust Establishing codes of guidelines, whistleblower protections fosters a culture integrity. Transparent communication engagement ensure that activities align with interests expectations. Enhancing accountability transparency several strategies. Strong board oversight independence, characterized by diverse skilled members, balanced objective decision-making. Regular external audits verify accuracy identifying areas improvement. Leveraging technology data analytics pivotal modern efforts. Technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning automate processes, improve accuracy, provide real-time insights into performance management. reporting disclosure practices, adhering standards International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), further Continuous training education employees members on principles, requirements, vital fostering accountability. Strengthening fundamental enhancing By adopting comprehensive leveraging technology, promoting can build trust, mitigate risks, growth dynamic environment. Keywords: Governance, Global Corporations, Harmonization.

Language: Английский

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Circular economy integration in traditional business models: Strategies and outcomes DOI Creative Commons

Amardas Tuboalabo,

Ushena Buinwi,

Chinenye Gbemisola Okatta

et al.

Finance & Accounting Research Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(6), P. 1105 - 1123

Published: June 25, 2024

This study embarks on a critical examination of the integration circular economy (CE) strategies into traditional business models, pivotal transition in quest for sustainable development. The purpose is to elucidate barriers hindering effective adoption CE principles and propose actionable recommendations overcoming these obstacles. Employing comprehensive methodological framework, synthesizes findings from broad array literature, augmented by empirical data, provide nuanced understanding challenges opportunities inherent implementation. Key reveal that insufficient resources, resistance change, complexity integrating existing structures are major impediments. These dissected uncover underlying causes, such as inadequate funding, stakeholder inertia, logistical material recovery recycling. concludes addressing issues requires multifaceted approach, including development unified conceptual frameworks, increased financial technical support, enhanced engagement. Furthermore, it emphasizes role consumer behavior success initiatives, advocating more research attitudes promotion consumption practices. presented aim guide businesses policymakers fostering an environment conducive CE, thereby accelerating towards resilient economic model. Keywords: Circular Economy, Business Models, Sustainable Development, Resource Efficiency, Consumer Behavior, Implementation Barriers.

Language: Английский

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Strategic risk management in financial institutions: Ensuring robust regulatory compliance DOI Creative Commons

Ibrahim Adedeji Adeniran,

Angela Omozele Abhulimen,

Anwuli Nkemchor Obiki-Osafiele

et al.

Finance & Accounting Research Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(8), P. 1582 - 1596

Published: Aug. 31, 2024

Strategic risk management in financial institutions is a critical component for ensuring robust regulatory compliance and maintaining stability. This review explores the multifaceted nature of strategic its importance dynamic landscape sector. It delves into fundamental components management, including identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, highlighting how these processes help navigate complexities requirements. The discussion encompasses various types risks faced by institutions, such as credit, market, operational, liquidity, risks, illustrating need comprehensive frameworks. also reviews key frameworks, Basel III, Dodd-Frank Act, guidelines from European Banking Authority, emphasizing their impact on capital requirements, liquidity standards, governance expectations. A framework integrates efforts with business strategy, that are not only adhering to mandates but aligning appetite tolerance objectives. role technology, particularly data analytics, real-time cybersecurity, examined crucial enabler effective compliance. Best practices enhancing outlined, continuous regular audits, scenario analysis. Challenges evolving regulations, product complexity, globalization addressed, recommendations adaptive strategies industry collaboration. Through case studies, provides insights successful implementations lessons learned failures. underscores fortifying suggests future trends, advanced AI machine learning, which could further revolutionize approach institutions. Keywords: Risk, Financial Institution, Regulatory, Compliance

Language: Английский

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Enhancing trade policy education: A review of pedagogical approaches in public administration programs DOI Creative Commons

Ushena Buinwi,

Chinenye Gbemisola Okatta,

Ebunoluwa Johnson

et al.

International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(6), P. 1253 - 1273

Published: June 24, 2024

This literature review rigorously examines pedagogical approaches in trade policy education within public administration programs, with the goal of enhancing educational strategies for future administrators context global trade. Recognizing vital role economic development, international relations, and governance, explores evolution, current state, challenges education. The scope includes an analysis traditional lectures, case studies, experiential learning, interdisciplinary teaching, technology modernizing practices. Using a qualitative methodology, synthesizes insights from reviews, comparative analyses curricula across various programs. Findings indicate that while lectures provide essential theoretical knowledge, their effectiveness is significantly enhanced by studies learning methods, such as simulations role-playing exercises. These methods foster practical application critical thinking, which are crucial comprehending complex policies. integration technology, including online courses digital simulations, further improves outcomes making more interactive accessible. Interdisciplinary incorporates perspectives economics, law, political science, enriches experience prepares students multifaceted nature policy. concludes balanced approach, combining innovative effective It recommends incorporating active strategies, continuous assessment, professional development educators. Additionally, fostering collaboration leveraging technological advancements curriculum. aim to equip comprehensive knowledge skills necessary navigate complexities trade, thereby contributing informed policymaking. Keywords: Trade Policy Education, Public Administration, Pedagogical Approaches, Experiential Learning, Teaching, Technology Integration.

Language: Английский

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A Digital Transformation Framework for U.S. E-Commerce Supply Chains DOI Open Access

Oluwakemi Famoti,

Bamidele Michael Omowole,

Godwin Nzeako

et al.

International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science Engineering and Information Technology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(1), P. 1670 - 1701

Published: Feb. 7, 2025

The rapid advancement of digital technologies has transformed industries worldwide, with U.S. e-commerce supply chains being no exception. This concept paper presents a comprehensive framework for transformation within chains, aiming to enhance efficiency, resilience, and scalability in an increasingly competitive market. outlines the integration cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, Internet Things (IoT), big data analytics, optimize key chain operations such as inventory management, logistics, demand forecasting, customer service. identifies critical challenges face, fragmented systems, inefficiencies real-time decision-making, vulnerabilities external disruptions. To address these challenges, proposes phased approach transformation, prioritizing automation, integration, analytics. It emphasizes importance adopting cloud-based solutions enhanced collaboration between suppliers, distributors, retailers. In addition technological solutions, highlights role human capital driving successful calling upskilling reskilling initiatives prepare workforce data-driven technology-enabled environment. also considers regulatory cybersecurity aspects offering strategies ensuring compliance protecting sensitive from cyber threats. By implementing this framework, businesses can achieve higher levels operational reduced costs, improved satisfaction. serves roadmap companies navigate evolving landscape, ultimately positioning sustained growth advantage global

Language: Английский

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The evolution of trade and industrial policies: Lessons from Cameroon DOI Creative Commons

Ushena Buinwi,

Jumai Adama Buinwi

International Journal of Advanced Economics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(7), P. 319 - 339

Published: July 24, 2024

This study meticulously examines the intricacies of trade and industrial policy implementation, focusing on identifying strategic opportunities for enhancement deriving actionable recommendations. Anchored in a qualitative framework employing thematic analysis, research evaluates relevance, fidelity, effectiveness. Through detailed comparative analysis policies across different nations, highlights successes challenges inherent current practices. The findings reveal that while certain have achieved economic growth, others faltered due to implementation gaps insufficient adaptability emerging socio-economic challenges. concludes robust monitoring evaluation frameworks are crucial success policies. Furthermore, integration advanced analytical techniques is recommended enhance precision reliability assessments. Policymakers urged prioritize flexibility resilience design, ensuring can adapt dynamic conditions. advocates enhanced collaboration between government agencies, private sector entities, academic institutions foster holistic approach development. These insights provide foundation future initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable growth Keywords: Trade Policy, Industrial Policy Implementation, Qualitative Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Growth.

Language: Английский

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Comprehensive analysis of the economic, environmental and social impacts of large-scale renewable energy integration DOI Creative Commons

Nwankwo Charles Uzondu,

Olatunbosun Bartholomew Joseph

International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(8), P. 1706 - 1724

Published: Aug. 21, 2024

This review paper offers a comprehensive analysis of the economic, environmental, and social impacts large-scale renewable energy integration, aiming to illuminate multifaceted benefits challenges inherent in transitioning sustainable systems. By exhaustively reviewing current literature empirical data, examines key economic advantages, including job creation, cost reduction, diversification. These underscore sector's potential foster stability growth. Environmental are highlighted by significant reductions greenhouse gas emissions, enhanced air quality, promotion practices through circular economy. Furthermore, reveals that projects can improve access, bolster community resilience, cohesion, addressing critical issues equitable benefit distribution involvement. Looking future, investigation identifies advancements storage technologies, digitalization systems, development hybrid systems as pivotal overcoming integration optimizing energy. innovations essential for ensuring reliable efficient supply, enhancing grid stability, reducing operational costs. The concludes holistic approach—integrating supportive policies, cutting-edge inclusive practices—is vital maximizing It recommends continued investment research development, implementation effective policy frameworks, active engagement ensure just transition. connecting these recommendations with paper's findings, conclusion provides clear path forward. Overall, this contributes valuable insights broader discourse on offering guidance policymakers, industry stakeholders, researchers committed advancing integration. interconnected elements, underscores transformative achieving global sustainability goals. Keywords: Renewable Energy Integration, Economic Impact, Benefits, Social Cohesion, Storage Technologies, Sustainable Development.

Language: Английский

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Comprehensive analysis of integrating smart grids with renewable energy sources: Technological advancements, economic impacts, and policy frameworks DOI Creative Commons

Nwankwo Charles Uzondu,

Dominic Dummene Lele

Engineering Science & Technology Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(7), P. 2334 - 2363

Published: July 24, 2024

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of integrating smart grids with renewable energy sources, focusing on technological advancements, economic impacts, and policy frameworks. The primary objective is to explore how grid technologies can efficiently incorporate thereby enhancing reliability, efficiency, sustainability. Utilizing multidisciplinary approach, the examines successful case studies, pilot projects, innovative practices that highlight potential challenges this integration. Key findings reveal advanced such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet Things (IoT), blockchain are crucial for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, optimized management systems. These address inherent variability intermittency sources like solar wind power. Case including Brooklyn Microgrid Germany’s Energiewende, demonstrate significant improvements in resilience, consumer empowerment through decentralized Economic underscores dual impact cost savings from operational efficiencies financial posed by substantial upfront investments infrastructure. Policy frameworks play pivotal role, recommendations supportive regulatory policies, increased funding research development, enhanced public-private partnerships drive innovation engagement. concludes overcoming technical, economic, barriers requires coordinated efforts among stakeholders. Recommendations include developing consistent frameworks, fostering partnerships, implementing educational programs encourage participation initiatives. By addressing these challenges, integration pave way more sustainable, resilient, efficient future. Keywords: Smart Grids, Renewable Energy Integration, Technological Advancements, Impacts, Frameworks, Grid Management Innovations.

Language: Английский

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Comprehensive analysis of advancements in wind turbine design and offshore wind energy integration: Technological innovations, economic viability, and environmental impacts DOI Creative Commons

Nwankwo Charles Uzondu,

Dominic Dummene Lele

International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(8), P. 1538 - 1556

Published: Aug. 3, 2024

This paper comprehensively analyses advancements in wind turbine design and offshore energy integration, emphasizing technological innovations, economic viability, environmental impacts. It explores significant progress energy, driven by supported considerations. The methodology includes an extensive review of recent literature, policy frameworks, case studies to assess energy's current state future prospects. Key findings reveal that innovations such as larger designs, floating turbines, advanced materials have significantly enhanced efficiency reliability, resulting increased capture reduced costs. study highlights a substantial reduction the levelized cost (LCOE) for both onshore projects, making increasingly competitive with traditional fossil fuels. Supportive government policies innovative financing mechanisms been crucial attracting investment facilitating growth sector. Despite these advancements, presents challenges wildlife impacts noise pollution, which require careful management. emphasizes necessity comprehensive impact assessments mitigation measures. Additionally, social acceptance public perception are identified critical factors successful implementation projects. In conclusion, is viable sustainable solution global challenge. Recommendations include continued research development, streamlined regulatory processes, integration other renewable sources enhance grid stability. Keywords: Wind Turbine Design, Offshore Energy, Technological Innovations, Economic Viability, Environmental Impacts, Renewable Energy.

Language: Английский

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Navigating complex mergers: A blueprint for strategic integration in emerging markets DOI Creative Commons

Richard Okon,

Stephane Jean Christophe Zouo,

Adedamola Sobowale

et al.

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(2), P. 2378 - 2390

Published: Nov. 30, 2024

This study explores strategic integration in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), focusing on emerging markets. As M&A activity these regions grows, companies face unique challenges due to diverse regulatory environments, cultural dynamics, operational complexities. research aims provide a comprehensive framework navigate complexities, identifying core components, external influencing factors, technological advancements, associated challenges. Methodologically, the synthesizes existing literature integration, analyzing key approaches across alignment, risk management, harmonization. Key findings indicate that successful requires human-centered approaches, including tools like ERP systems, data analytics, cloud computing, which streamline operations, emphasize leadership synergy, proactive management. Additionally, underscores impact of economic factors strategies, highlighting need for adaptable frameworks tailored complexities The concludes structured strategies flexible, technology-driven foster long-term success competitive advantage. Recommendations include adopting sustainable models, enhanced cross-functional collaboration, robust compliance strategies. Future opportunities are outlined, particularly regarding open innovation practices market M&A.

Language: Английский

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