Citation:

Yerinlaemi Iyalla. "Knowledge Exercise and Organizational Responsiveness of Commercial Banks in South-South, Nigeria" International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 157-163, 2023.

Abstract:

This research investigated or investigated the connection between knowledge exercise and organizational responsiveness of Commercial banks in South-south Nigeria. The study objectives anchored on ascertaining the extent to which knowledge exercise impacts organizational responsiveness measures such as organizational flexibility, speed and innovativeness. Information for the study was gathered through the use of a structured survey instrument and a quantitative methodology. The study was also designed as a correlational study with the units of measurement comprising 42 regional and operational managers. Related tests for validity and reliability were also carried out with all instruments identified as clear, consistent and replicable. The tests for hypotheses were carried out employing the association of Spearman's rank order (bivariate). The results revealed bivariate hypotheses to be false and hence the rejection of all previously stated assumptions about the relationship between the variables. Findings thus affirmed the significance of the relationships and the capacity of knowledge exercise to predict outcomes of organizational responsiveness. It was concluded that knowledge exercise is imperative in advancing the change and responsiveness needs of the Commercial banks in South-south Nigeria. It was advised that the development of knowledge exercise is necessary and should be emphasized in the Commercial banks in South-South, Nigeria.

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Keywords:

Knowledge Exercise, Organizational Flexibility, Organizational Speed, And Organizational Innovativeness.