Agyapong Ahmed
The research investigates the interplay between various influential factors—such as social capital, entrepreneurship, education, innovation, and leadership—that shape performance across diverse contexts like micro, small, and large firms. While each theme offers unique perspectives on these drivers, the study acknowledges that cultural and global influences also significantly impact performance outcomes, underscoring the complexity of these relationships.
Faculty Biography
Ahmed Agyapong is a Professor of Strategic Management at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. He is currently a Co-Investigator of Affordable Sustainability for Logistics Network in Ghana (ASONG) and a Research Coordinator of Digital Logistics in Ghana (DIGILOG) under the German Academic Exchange (DAAD). He has published extensively in reputable journals, including International Business Review, Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, African Journal of Management, Journal of Cleaner Production, and International Journal of Emerging Markets. Ahmed is currently an Associate Editor for the Journal of Africa Business. His research focuses on Strategy for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Green Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability. He is a member of the African Academy of Management (AFAM), the Academy of International Business, and the Academy of Management (AOM). He was a member of the High-Level Board of EU-Africa DIGILOGIC, a Project that boosts the cooperation between the EU and AU to develop smart logistic solutions. Ahmed played a key role in the establishment of the KNUST E-Learning Centre. During COVID-19, Ahmed was appointed by the KNUST to lead and migrate the entire university from face-to-face teaching to online teaching to complete the academic year. Ahmed has held several managerial positions at the University, including the Vice-Dean, Acting Dean of the School of Business, Deputy Director for the Institute of Distance Learning, Head of the Department of Marketing and Corporate Strategy, and Currently Dean of KNUST School of Business.
Accounting and Organizational Management
Banking stability, regulation, efficiency
Blockchain Technology Applications and Security
Business Strategy and Innovation
Collaboration in agile enterprises
Community Development and Social Impact
Competitive and Knowledge Intelligence
Corporate Finance and Governance
Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting
COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
Customer Service Quality and Loyalty
Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
Education, Leadership, and Health Research
Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
Environmental Sustainability in Business
Family Business Performance and Succession
Global and Cross-Cultural Management
Innovation and Knowledge Management
Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
Intellectual Capital and Performance Analysis
International Business and FDI
Islamic Finance and Banking Studies
Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
Quality and Supply Management
Social Capital and Networks
Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Department of Marketing and Corporate Strategy
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology