EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENTAL FORCES AND STRATEGIC ADAPTABILITY AMONG MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA

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Authors: Onyeka Ruth Fidelis

Affiliations: Department of Business Administration, Federal University Otuoke, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Corresponding Author: fidelisro@fuotuoke.edu.ng

Published in: ESUI Business and Management Journal, Volume 3, Issue 3 (2026)

Pages: 46-55

ISSN: 1595-5656

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Abstract

Manufacturing firms operate in dynamic environments shaped by market changes, government regulations, public
policies, and socioeconomic developments. This study examined the relationships between these external environmental
conditions and strategic adaptability among selected firms in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. A quantitative cross-
sectional survey design was adopted, using data from 150 valid responses obtained from 163 distributed questionnaires.
Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression. The findings revealed that market
conditions, regulatory and policy conditions, and socioeconomic conditions were positively and significantly associated
with strategic adaptability. The study recommends that managers strengthen environmental scanning and integrate
external environmental assessments into strategic planning. The study provides context-specific evidence on external
environmental conditions and strategic adaptability in Nigeria.

Keywords

External environment, market conditions, regulatory and policy conditions, socioeconomic conditions, strategic adaptability

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Onyeka Ruth Fidelis. (2026). "EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENTAL FORCES AND STRATEGIC ADAPTABILITY AMONG MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA." ESUI Business and Management Journal, 3(3), 46-55.

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  • Received: October 30, 2026
  • Accepted: October 30, 2026
  • Published: October 30, 2026
  • Last Updated: October 30, 2026
DC.Title: EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENTAL FORCES AND STRATEGIC ADAPTABILITY AMONG MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
DC.Creator: Onyeka Ruth Fidelis
DC.Date.issued: 2026-10-30
DC.Source: ESUI Business and Management Journal
DC.Source.Volume: 3
DC.Source.Issue: 3
DC.Identifier: 111
DC.Language: en
DC.Type: Text.Serial.Journal
DC.Rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Onyeka Ruth Fidelis
DC.Rights.License: CC BY 4.0
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