Assessing The Impact of Shipment Evaluation Management, Organizational Performance and Economic Growth of Agro-Allied Industry in South-Nigeria

Abstract

The agro-allied industry is a crucial sector in the Nigerian economy, particularly in the South-South region, which is known for its rich agricultural resources. The industry plays a significant role in contributing to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), providing employment opportunities and ensuring food security. This empirical research study investigated the impact of shipment evaluation management practice on operational performance. While studies have explored shipment evaluation management, few have investigated the relationship shipment evaluation management, organizational performance on economic growth. This study aims to bridge the gap by examining the impact of shipment evaluation management practice on operational performance. The study likewise examines the impact of organizational performance on economic growth. Also, the study determines the impact of shipment evaluation management on economic growth By addressing these objectives, this study will contribute to providing insights into the impact of shipment evaluation management on organizational performance in the Agro-allied industry in South-South Nigeria. The study made use of a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys, interviews and econometrics analysis.  A sample size of 950 was used drawn from a population that consists of 1,494 staff from six (6) agro-allied companies located in the South-South region of Nigeria. Mean and percentages were used to analyze demographic varaibles. Multi-regression analysis and the chi-square distribution at P < 0.001 level of significance to determine the validity or otherwise of the hypothesis was used for data analysis. The results are reported in tables and represented graphically. The result of the study shows that shipment evaluation management and organizational performance significantly impacts economy growth and ultimately improving economy of South-South Nigeria.