Data Archiving and Organizational Competitiveness of Indigenous Oil/Gas Companies in South-South, Nigeria

Author(s): Odianosen Evan and PROF. A.E. BESTMAN.

Abstract:
This study surveyed the relationship between data archiving and organizational competitiveness of indigenous oil/gas firms in South-South, Nigeria. The theoretical foundation for the study was laid on the knowledge based view. The study was conducted using a descriptive research design using a cross sectional survey approach. The targeted population comprised 165 principal officers of indigenous oil/gas firms in south-south, Nigeria. The study adopted a census sampling method since the population was small and manageable. Data was collected using a structured and close-ended questionnaire. Retrieved data was analyzed and results presented in tables, mean and standard deviation. The hypotheses were tested using the Spearman Rank Order of Correlation Coefficient. The findings revealed that there is a positive and significant relationship between data archiving and organizational competitiveness of indigenous oil/gas companies in South-South, Nigeria using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation tool at 95% confidence interval. Based on the findings made, it was therefore recommended that indigenous oil/gas firms should prioritize data archiving since it is integral to the competitiveness of indigenous oil/gas companies in South-South, Nigeria.

Keywords: Data archiving, Organizational Competitiveness, Technology Capability, Innovativeness and Responsiveness

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