Spiritual Capital and Financial Performance of Deposit Money Banks Listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX)
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https://doi.org/10.61143/umyu-jafr.8(1)2025.001Keywords:
Financial performance, Return on Assets (ROA), Social Responsibility, Spiritual Capital, Spiritual MotivationAbstract
The study investigates the relationship between Spiritual Capital and financial performance in deposit money banks listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). Specifically, it examines the impact of four dimensions of Spiritual Capital – Spiritual Motivation, Spiritual Culture, Spiritual Survival, and Spiritual Leadership – on financial performance, measured by Return on Assets (ROA). Using panel data from seven banks over five years (2018-2022) and the Random Effects model, the study finds a significant positive relationship between Spiritual Motivation and financial performance. This suggests that banks fostering spiritual values, mission statements, employee motivation, and social responsibility can enhance organizational culture and financial performance. However, no significant relationships were found between Spiritual Culture, Spiritual Survival, and Spiritual Leadership and financial performance. The positive association between Spiritual Motivation and financial performance is attributed to factors like increased employee commitment, productivity, customer service, and enhanced brand reputation. The study recommends that banks prioritize Spiritual Motivation by developing clear mission statements, implementing employee motivation programs, and promoting ethical behaviour and social responsibility initiatives.
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