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Effects of Risk Management on SMEs Performance in Jos Metropolis

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  • Judith C. Nwachukwu

    (University of Jos, Nigeria)

  • Ayodeji M. Shodipo

    (University of Ibadan Nigeria)

  • Eze J. Charles

    (Modibbo Adama University)

  • Christian U. Onwuka

    (Modibbo Adama University)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of risk management on SMEs performance in Jos metropolis. Business Survey design was adopted. Primary and Secondary data were used for this study. Data were gathered using questionnaires from 200 respondents. Taro Yamane formula was used in determining the sample size. Simple percentage was used in analyzing demographic data of the respondents while Regression analysis was used in analyzing the responses gotten from the respondents. The study was directed toward examining the role of risk identification on SMEs performance in Jos metropolis, to examine the effect of risk assessment on SMEs performance in Jos metropolis and also to examine the impact of risk control on SMEs performance in Jos metropolis. However, it was recommended that SMEs are encouraged to enhance and improve their risk identification processes, develop their robust risk assessment methods and implement effective control measures in response to improving SMEs performance.

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  • Judith C. Nwachukwu & Ayodeji M. Shodipo & Eze J. Charles & Christian U. Onwuka, 2025. "Effects of Risk Management on SMEs Performance in Jos Metropolis," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(3), pages 2945-2954, March.
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