MODERATING EFFECTS OF WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY RELIABILITY AND SME SUSTAINABILITY

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https://doi.org/10.37335/ijek.v11i2.196

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Electricity, Interruptions, sustainability, small and medium size entrprises, electricity interruptions, Economic growth

Abstract

This paper aims to investigate the moderating effects of weather conditions on the relationship between electricity supply reliability and SME sustainability within the context of a developing country. The method used for analysis is a hierarchical regression with the use of SPSS AMOS 24 and slope analysis. SPSS 23 was used to test the assumptions for parametric analysis. Survey data was collected from a sample of 54 owners and managers of SMEs in the Fako Division of Cameroon. Findings revealed significant positive relationships between electricity supply reliability and SME sustainability and an insignificant positive relationship between weather conditions and SME sustainability. Furthermore, the results indicated that weather conditions moderate the relationship between electricity supply reliability and SME Sustainability in the Fako Division of Cameroon. The study found that the electricity utility company of Cameroon has the daunting task of ensuring a robust electricity supply network capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions to ensure regular electricity. The implications of the findings of the study are that prevailing weather has an influence on the reliability of electricity supply, which affects the operations of businesses. Furthermore, when the business operations of SMEs are affected, the economy of the country suffers significantly. The study recommends the involvement of the government and policymakers to institute measures to ensure the obligation of the electricity utility company to maintain minimal interruptions of electricity supply. This study’s contribution to the body of knowledge is embedded in developing a theoretical model that explains electricity supply reliability in Cameroon from a weather perspective.

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Felix Nkellefack Tapang, ICT University, Cameroon

Felix Tapang is a PhD fellow at the ICT University in Cameroon, with interest in pragmatic research approaches in the area of business and sustainable development.  He is a holder of a Diploma in Electrical Engineering, a Diplom Ingenieur Degree in Electrical Power Engineering and an MBA degree in Project Management.

Gabriel Nnoko Enongene, ICT University, Cameroon

Gabriel Enongene is a PhD fellow with interest in both quantitative and qualitative research in the domain of business and sustainable development. He is a holder of an MBA in investment management, also a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant and a holder of a BSc (Hons) in Accounting.

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2023-12-29

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Tapang, F. N., & Enongene, G. N. (2023). MODERATING EFFECTS OF WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY RELIABILITY AND SME SUSTAINABILITY. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Knowledge, 11(2), 20–38. https://doi.org/10.37335/ijek.v11i2.196

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Vol. 11 No. 2 (2023): International Journal of Entrepreneurial Knowledge

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