Kingsley O Omeihe

• Associate Professor
• Professor (Associate) at University of Aberdeen

This chapter provides an insightful exploration into the often-neglected narratives within isolated African markets, with a specific focus on Nigeria. Contrary to the prevailing belief that traditional market systems are outdated, this study argues for their enduring relevance in fostering economic development in the region. By probing into the uni...

An important objective of this special issue is to extend an invitation to scholars with an interest in trust to actively contribute to the advancement of trust research. This inaugural call for the Journal of Trust Studies is focused on exploring the dynamic relationship between trust and context. Specifically, it seeks to draw attention to the fa...

This working paper introduces and elaborates on the Accelerated Research Methodology (ARM), a transformative approach designed to enhance synergy between academia, business, and other stakeholders. The paper provides insights into the structure of ARM, discussing how it streamlines the conventional research process through the application of 'produ...

Much of the literature on economic development focuses on the various ways specific policies have been adapted to manage price volatility. While the core of this discussion has often revolved around Western assumptions, there is a noticeable gap when it comes to African commodity exchanges, their deep-seated patterns, and their role in addressing p...

We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for ATLAS Conference 2025, with the theme 'Investing in Africa’s Prosperity.' This year’s conference will be held on the 27th and 28th of August in Zimbabwe. The event will bring together policymakers, investors, business leaders, innovators, and academics to explore key issues related to Africa’s deve...

Decolonisation of the curriculum has attracted substantial attention from university educators, especially from those based in countries implicated by colonialism. Among academics in schools of business and management, there is increasing recognition of the need to decolonise management knowledge production, pedagogical practice and the development...

This working paper explores the impact of Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI) on environmental sustainability and human wellbeing, an area that is gaining increasing attention in urban studies. It discusses the context of UGI and summarises research evidence related to the cultural benefits and wellbeing impacts of green spaces in urban environments....

At the heart of this paper is our commitment to promoting best practices in qualitative research. On our part, we recognise the long-standing debate about quantitative and qualitative research, and in particular, the relative merits and disadvantages of these two styles of inquiry. On the face of it, based on our philosophical leaning as non-positi...

The special issue aims to focus on the organizational and individual levels of intellectual capital rather than adopting a broad-brush approach. Unlike many studies that have explored intellectual capital and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we believe that understanding this interplay is best achieved by examining how both organizational and...

The BAM Academic Guide represents a significant opportunity to transform business education. It challenges traditional models focused on profit and shareholder value, by calling for a shift towards sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical governance. To meet the needs of today's students—who seek to contribute meaningfully to society—busi...

It is a privilege to present this policy note, ‘From Trust to Transformation: How Institutional Trust Can Drive Local Value Chains and Structural Transformation,’ at a time when geopolitical tension and political instability continue to impact commodity dependent developing countries. From an economic perspective, two things strike one straightaway...

This study investigates the microbusinesses employing fewer than 10 people and the various sources of advice including accountants these businesses rely on. While several studies have been conducted in other countries, including the wider UK, the focus on microbusinesses remains largely unexplored in Scottish context. This research aims to shed lig...

It is a privilege to present this policy paper, ‘Shaping Our Future: Trust in Artificial Intelligence,’ at a time when the transformative power of AI is reshaping our world and redefining our approach to technological advancement. The potential of artificial intelligence to drive groundbreaking innovations is immense, yet it is accompanied by signi...

Purpose/Objectives of Study The purpose of this study is to investigate the importance of trust in ethnic minority entrepreneurship. Trust, an abstract concept like happiness, is a shared expectation between two or more people in a relationship and has received growing attention in recent years. Yet, existing research has neglected the role of trus...

Despite the significant contributions that minority entrepreneurs make to both the economy and society, there has been a lack of research on the unique challenges they face. This study aims to address this gap by exploring the specific challenges encountered by African Ethnic Minority Businesses (EMBs) using mixed embeddedness theory. To gain a bet...

Objectives-The purpose of this study is to investigate the importance of trust in ethnic minority entrepreneurship. Trust, an abstract concept recognised as a lubricating mechanism for relationships, has received growing attention in recent years. Yet, existing research has continued to neglect the role of trust across lesser-known groups, in favou...

This study aims to investigate the importance of trust in ethnic minority entrepreneurship. Trust, an abstract concept recognised as a lubricating mechanism for relationships, has received growing attention in recent years. Yet, existing research has neglected the role of trust across lesser-known groups, in favour of more popular research areas. T...

Purpose of the paper: This study aims to investigate the importance of trust in ethnic minority entrepreneurship. Trust, an abstract concept recognised as a lubricating mechanism for relationships, has received growing attention in recent years. Yet, existing research has neglected the role of trust across lesser-known groups, in favour of more pop...

While much of the reform agenda in the country has been focused on the economy, we need to consider whether we have an appropriate structure to attract more direct foreign exchange remittances. For the purposes of this discussion today, our outlook is drawn from our ongoing research and has broader relevance to how future policy formulation can pro...

With this special issue, we seek submissions that consider how we can investigate and theorise about trust in artificial intelligence as a process of enhancing our understanding. We aim to update our collective knowledge capacity by exploring and creating new perspectives on the trust formation process. For instance, while trust in humans is likely...

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the importance of trust in ethnic minority entrepreneurship. Trust, an abstract concept like happiness, is a shared expectation between two or more people in a relationship and has received growing attention in recent years. Yet, existing research has continued to neglect the role of trust acr...

This working paper is part of developmental research conducted in 2021 for the EntreUnity (Entrepreneurial University Network) project, an Initiative for Innovation Capacity Building in Higher Education. The project involved a series of scanning and mapping exercises to support the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems within Higher Education I...

We are excited to announce the call for chapter contributions to the highly anticipated book 'Digital Transformation, Environmental Sustainability and Wellbeing in the Global South.' This pioneering publication aims to gather diverse insights and analysis into challenges that sustainability strategies pose to the livelihoods and wellbeing of people...

This study examines the role of trust in the entrepreneurial activities of Ghanaian women engaged in cross-border trade in sub-Saharan West Africa. While existing research has explored how trust fosters entrepreneurial action, there remains a predominant emphasis on Western models, potentially overlooking nuances in more challenging settings. Throu...

In our remarks today, we would like to offer our perspective on artificial intelligence (AI) and provide an update on technology readiness. Specifically, we intend to address this topic in a manner that ensures policymakers, who play a crucial role in AI development in Nigeria, are fully informed about the opportunities and risks presented by artif...

Despite the significant contributions that minority entrepreneurs make to both the economy and society, there has been a lack of research on the unique challenges they face. This study aims to address this gap by exploring the specific challenges encountered by African Ethnic Minority businesses (EMBs) using mixed embeddedness theory. To gain a bet...

Article In my reflections today, I discuss recent developments in the economy-as well as key monetary policy actions and conclude with my own views on the economic outlook.

This study examines the role of trust in the entrepreneurial activities of Ghanaian women engaged in cross-border trade in sub-Saharan West Africa. While existing research has explored how trust fosters entrepreneurial action, there remains a predominant emphasis on Western models, potentially overlooking nuances in more challenging settings. Drawi...

The purpose of this study is to examine the evolving concept of Trust, and how it has become the facilitating tool in establishing, fostering, and even repairing business relationships among West African entrepreneurs. It aims to investigate the entrepreneurial perceptions of formal institutional environments and how they shape relationships among...

This paper explores the interaction between trust and SME internationalisation in the market economies of Ghana and Nigeria. Recognising SMEs as crucial to economic growth, this study aims to bridge the gap in understanding how they achieve internationalisation with limited resources and insufficient institutional support. We highlight the signific...

In my remarks, I will offer my thoughts on the concerted reforms the government is making towards economic growth and address some key challenges that I find significant. I will also examine how monetary policy actions can contribute to resolving uncertainties surrounding the country's economic outlook.

We are excited to announce the call for chapter contributions to Emerald's Handbook on Decolonising Sustainability, Energy Transition and Social Justice: A Global South Perspective' The editors are pleased to welcome submissions from a wide range of contributors. Submission Guidelines: Authors should submit abstracts of proposed chapters, not exce...

Call for Chapter Contributions

This article introduces the special issue on entrepreneurial leadership, comprising six papers. Through this special issue, our principal aim as guest editors is to promote the progress of this field by deepening our knowledge of leading in an entrepreneurial context. In doing so, we invited submissions that will enhance our present and future pers...

The research link between migrant and ethnic minority groups is presented and discussed in this working paper. The paper provides an analysis of the concept of mixed embeddedness and its bearing on the above concepts. The paper then proceeds to examine the discourse on super-diversity, a relatively recent concept believed to offer a more comprehens...

This article examines the role of entrepreneurial leadership in small businesses. It investigates how entrepreneurial leadership influences followers' behaviour, especially in challenging environments. By drawing on a qualitative study conducted with Nigerian small businesses, issues of attributes, skills and relational characteristics were found t...

A field study of 35 institutionally constrained SMEs is used to examine the process in which entrepreneurs operating in developing economies draw on norms in the absence of formal institutional support. Through a qualitative approach, we found that the institutional logics perspective which presupposes an understanding of entrepreneurial behaviour...

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the vulnerability of organisations, institutions, and society, underscoring the need for new leadership approaches to develop them. This chapter examines authentic leadership, highlighting the complexity and problematic nature of the construct. Although scholars have acknowledged its significance and linked it to...

We are delighted to extend an invitation for the submission of Special Issue proposals to be featured in the Journal of Trust Studies. Proposals for special issues should align with the scope and mission of the Journal of Trust Studies. Please send your special issue proposals to King.omeihe@uws.ac.uk and jots@digitalization.site with the subje...

Today, my pre-occupation is primarily on inflation. Currently, based on the latest data, inflation stands at an unacceptably high rate of 24.08%, and it urgently needs to be brought down. My remarks today will centre on the crucial steps required to steer inflation back to the desired target.

This chapter suggests that the key to quality entrepreneurship education lies in reflective action learning. In elaborating this perspective, this study draws on the reflective experiences of third-year entrepreneurship students and educators in providing interpretations of the learning and teaching process. The concept of transformative reflexivit...

Growing evidence points to the role of entrepreneurial leadership in enhancing positive business outcomes. Yet little is known about the entrepreneurial leadership attributes and skills exploited by entrepreneurial leaders within a developing economy context. This study examines the role of entrepreneurial leadership within fashion SMEs. It exempli...

Purpose of the Paper: How does leadership affect the sustainability of enterprises, and what can organisations do to remain sustainable within the African context? Drawing on the authentic leadership theory, the research explores authentic leadership skills that link with sustainability and effectiveness within the Nigerian Oil sector. Furthermore,...

There is a lot happening in Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa, and it provides us with ample material for discussion following the inauguration of Nigeria’s new president. I extend my gratitude to the Editor for providing this platform. In this piece, I aim to emphasise the strengths of an economy led by President Bola Tinubu and shed light on...

We are excited to announce the call for chapter contributions to the highly anticipated "Emerald Handbook of African Studies." This comprehensive handbook aims to explore diverse perspectives, insights, and research on various aspects of African Studies, presenting a holistic understanding of the African continent's history, culture, society, and d...

Central banking regulators frequently fail to provide a transparent justification for their actions. The recent failures in overseeing banks, especially in Western economies, highlight a distinct absence of explicit explanations from these regulators regarding the root causes of these incidents. This lack of accountability, despite their crucial ro...

One of the most fundamental yet perennial questions in the discourse on economic growth and development revolves around the persistent disparities in wealth among nations. Conventional neoclassical and contemporary development models have long emphasised factors such as income per capita growth, steady-state growth, technological progress, and ec...

From friends to families, partners to politicians, trust is the fundamental glue that holds together our relationships. In the office, trust makes it easier for people to work together. It enables them to rely on one another to complete projects, delegate tasks and take responsibility for mistakes. On the other hand, a lack of trust can lead to low...

This policy document focuses on examining the institutional logic of entrepreneurial behaviour, particularly in challenging environments. Through qualitative research, it investigates how institutional contexts influence entrepreneurial behaviour and sheds light on how the emergence of indigenous institutional forms, such as trade associations, re...

As we all know, trust is crucial to relationships in general. But trust comes with inherent risks and potential doubts. Even with written contracts, there’s no absolute guarantee that business people won’t engage in opportunistic behaviour. So the role of trust is to simplify these complex relationships and potentially mitigate the associated risks...

YOU'VE probably at least heard the term "metaverse". Turn on the television, and there are adverts a-plenty. Go see a movie, and it's the same story. Meta-the company formerly known as Facebook-is particularly keen to let you know how much of a difference-maker it could be. But these commercials can be…a little nebulous.

Growing evidence points to the role of entrepreneurial leadership in enhancing positive business outcomes. Yet little is known about the entrepreneurial leadership attributes and skills exploited by entrepreneurial leaders within a developing economy context. This study examines the role of entrepreneurial leadership within fashion SMEs. It exempli...

To date, numerous texts and case studies have attempted to give guidance to researchers about trust and how it can be researched. While much has been written about the construct from a western perspective, many of the books are often silent about the contextual interpretations and how trust differs from what we already know. Indeed, much mystery su...

This chapter suggests that the key to entrepreneurial success lies in the ability to maintain trust-based networks and respect social norms. In elaborating this proposition, this study draws on the results of an exploratory study of 30 Nigerian traders to demonstrate how using an 'institutional' lens provides new insights into the influence of trus...

The African Context of Business and Society traces the unique and often overlooked and unestimated contours of African business and society, abandoning the flawed assumption that western preconceptions can be directly transplanted– one that has often led to incorrect macro-theorisations. Africa’s diverse economy has been influenced by historical a...

An analysis of entrepreneurship education (EE), particularly of its positioning within digital and pedagogical techniques, appears to be gaining ground. Academic activity in this area has been stimulated by a plethora of concerns. Much of the discontent has been stimulated by concerns around limited resources for digitalisation, best practice and i...

An analysis of entrepreneurship education (EE), particularly of its positioning within digital and pedagogical techniques appear to be gaining ground. Academic activity in this area has been stimulated by a plethora of concerns. Much of the discontent, has been stimulated by concerns around limited resources for digitalisation, best practice and in...

This paper suggests that the key to entrepreneurial success lies in the ability to maintain trust-based networks and respect social norms. In elaborating this proposition, this article draws on the results of an exploratory study of 30 Nigerian traders to demonstrate how using an ‘institutional’ lens provides new insights into the influence of trus...

Our study suggests that the key to quality entrepreneurship education lies in reflective action learning. In elaborating this perspective, this study contributes to the developing enterprise theme, by drawing on the reflective experiences of third-year entrepreneurship students and their educator in providing interpretations of their learning and t...

Aberdeen University a micro-business world full of opportunities Aberdeen University Business School students benefit from a highly personalised and flexible study experience that will develop their enterprise and entrepreneurial skills. It can also considerably enhance their job prospects and set them on a path to a brilliant career. The school ha...

This study represents an attempt to address the theoretical void in enterprise pedagogy. To date, the blurry lines between entrepreneurship and enterprise pedagogy still exists. Such that a unified theory that best illuminates enterprise pedagogy remains elusive. As educators, we acknowledge that enterprise education should ideally be grounded on a...

To date, the gap between mature and emerging economies has widened.The disparity is attributed to a failure of organisational leadership and this has been a subject of interest to scholars. This complexity is further amplified by the rapid pace of global competition, financial scandals and leadership malfeasance. As a result, authentic leadership i...

This paper provides an overview of the current state of the authentic leadership domain. It identifies the factors that inspire authentic leadership development, provides a description of the followers' perception of the construct and explores how these perceptions shape authentic leadership. To this end, 80 articles issued between 1970 and 2021 we...

This special issue aims to attract state-of-the-art manuscripts that bring together multidisciplinary knowledge on the intersection between entrepreneurship and leadership, from a wide range of business and management disciplines. We invite submissions that draw upon theories and concepts from a variety of disciplines, as well as papers that explor...

The fragility of organisations and society has been exposed by the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic. This has necessitated a demand for a new leadership approach. This study examines authentic leadership by highlighting the complex and problematic nature of the construct. In this paper, the rise and the acceptance of authentic leadership is explored...

This paper examines the institutional logics shaping entrepreneurial behaviour. It investigates how institutional contexts affect entrepreneurial behaviour especially in challenging environments. By drawing on a rich empirical study of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the paper uncovers how indigenous institutional forms such as trade ass...

This study examines the logic and power of non-probability sampling. In this context, we will come to learn that sampling decisions need to be justified so that examiners can have an appropriate context for assessing samples. Acknowledging differences across guidelines, the study draws on empirical data from 36 in-depth interviews to alleviate conc...

This paper suggests that the key to entrepreneurial success lies in the ability to maintain trust-based networks and respect social norms. In elaborating this proposition, this article draws on the results of an exploratory study of 30 Nigerian traders to demonstrate how using an ‘institutional’ lens provides new insights into the influence of trus...

Our study represents our attempt to address the theoretical void in enterprise pedagogy. Over the past decades, the blurring between the lines of entrepreneurship and enterprise pedagogy has occurred. Such that a unified theory that best illuminates enterprise pedagogy remains elusive. As educators, we acknowledge that enterprise education should i...

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to develop new insights into the interplay between trust, indigenous institutions and weak/dysfunctional formal institutions using the Nigerian context - a developing country in Western Africa. It advances new understanding on how Nigerian entrepreneurs trust in their indigenous institutions such as family ti...

In this chapter, we examine trust and social networks among entrepreneurs operating in a developing market context. At the centre of this study, trust emerges from the interplay of a range of cultural-specific factors, each of which describes how social relations shape economic action. Using case studies of exporting Nigerian SMEs, we document how...

Persistent concerns are still raised about an appropriate guideline for determining the number of interview participants within organisational studies. Across studies, there is that continuing debate about the guideline principles for justifying participant numbers in qualitative research. This paper moves beyond these debates to present practical...

‘What matters for ‘Excellence’ in doctoral studies’ is designed to support the community of doctoral students in spotlighting good practice in doctoral research. At the core of this presentation is a focus on promoting excellence in the preparation of the doctoral thesis. We acknowledge that doctorates are primarily defined by essential tensions an...

This study reveals how Nigerian entrepreneurs take advantage of institutional-based trust to enforce trade agreements in the absence of formal institutional trust. The results facilitate a better understanding of how a range of indigenous institutional forms reduce the room for opportunism and serve to promote trust across entrepreneurs. The study...

This article examines the institutional logics of entrepreneurial behaviour. It investigates how institutional contexts affect entrepreneurial behaviour, especially in challenging environments. By drawing on a rich qualitative study of 14 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, the paper uncovers how indigenous institutional forms suc...

A report commissioned by the Federation of Small Businesses in Scotland, articulated that ethnic minority-led SMEs generated £13 billion in revenue and 107,000 jobs for the Scottish economy (FSB, 2020). Despite this feat, there is clear evidence that Ethnic Minority Businesses (EMBs) are challenged with constraints that affects their business growt...

Researchers seem to focus overwhelmingly on entrepreneurial leadership as seen in recent studies in the literature. This situation becomes more complex as research draws on parallels between leadership and entrepreneurship. This has led to an ongoing debate on the veracity of entrepreneurship as a distinct field of study. The purpose of this articl...

There is a pronounced paucity of empirically rigorous study that focuses on the impact of trust on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in a developing market context. This article offers a fresh perspective on the simultaneous relationship between trust and distrust by exploring the complex process through which they are developed....

Through an empirical study of traders in Bokkos and Ero markets of Nigeria, this study examines the means by which trust is developed in the absence of efficient formal institutional arrangements (such as law courts and legal structures) taken for granted in advanced economies. The analysis from the multiple case studies of micro-trading groups exa...