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

Author(s): EMIONWELE Odianosen Evan.

Abstract:
The main of the study was to ascertain the relationship between data quality management 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 quality management 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 quality management since it is integral to the competitiveness of indigenous oil/gas companies in South-South, Nigeria.

Keywords: Data Quality Management, Organizational Competitiveness, Technology Capability, Innovativeness and Responsiveness

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