Frontiers in Management Science

The Impact of the Anglophone Crisis on the Project Management Success of the HIV Free Project in the North West Region of Cameroon

Giyoh Gideon Nginyu — 2025-07-17

This study explores the impact of the Anglophone crisis on the project management success of the HIV Free Project in the North West Region of Cameroon. The ongoing socio-political unrest has severely disrupted healthcare access and project implementation. Using a causal research design, the research involved structured questionnaires distributed to 102 project management staff from the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Board. Based on a regression analysis, the findings reveal that lockdowns and insecurity significantly hinder project success, while human displacement has an insignificant effect. The results highlight the necessity for adaptive management strategies and strong stakeholder engagement to enhance project outcomes in conflict-affected environments.

The Assessment Report on the Concorde Jet Airliner

Fange Chen — 2025-07-17

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the Concorde Jet airliner project, one of the most iconic and controversial international collaborations in the history of aviation. By applying frameworks such as PESTLE and stakeholder analysis, the study explores the technological breakthroughs, strategic motivations, and sociopolitical contexts surrounding the project. Although the Concorde represented a pinnacle of aeronautical innovation, it was plagued by significant challenges including high operational costs, environmental concerns, and limited market viability. Cultural and ethical issues—such as cross-national cooperation complexities, sonic boom disturbances, and fuel inefficiency—further compounded the project’s difficulties. Drawing lessons from Concorde’s eventual decline, the report offers strategic recommendations for future international project management, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder alignment, environmental sustainability, cultural coordination, and long-term planning in large-scale technological ventures.

The Role of Brand Marketing Informatization in Enhancing the Competitiveness of the U.S. Manufacturing Industry

Xueping Wei — 2025-07-17

This paper explores how brand marketing informatization serves as a key factor in enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing industry. The article first analyzes the role of informatization in brand marketing, particularly in data-driven decision-making, customer relationship management, and supply chain optimization. Through the application of big data analytics, customer relationship management systems (CRM), and the Internet of Things (IoT), U.S. manufacturing companies can more accurately grasp market demands, optimize production processes, and improve customer satisfaction. Subsequently, the paper discusses how these information strategies enable U.S. manufacturing brands to more effectively participate in global market competition, enhance the attractiveness of their products and services, and reduce costs by improving operational efficiency. Finally, the article emphasizes the importance of informatization in maintaining employment in the U.S. manufacturing industry, promoting innovation, and ensuring economic security for national interests. The research findings indicate that brand marketing informatization is not only an important means of enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing industry, but also a key factor in driving its sustainable development and addressing global challenges.

The Effect of Fraud on Bank Financial Performance in Cameroon: Case Study of NFC Bank

Ayuk Takemeyang — 2025-07-17

Fraud is like an epidemic disease that affects banking sector and has great effects on the country’s economy. Fraud causes decline in liquidity of commercial banks and affects performance. Therefore, the study identified the effects of fraud on financial performance of commercial banks in Cameroon taking a case of NFC bank. Specifically, the study sought to assess the effects of fraudulent money transfer, unauthorized withdrawals and fraudulent loans on bank performance. Descriptive and correlation research designs were utilized in the study. A sample size of 100 respondents from different NFC bank branches was selected which majorly composed of the managers, tellers, credits and risk officers and finance officers. The study utilized primary data collected using questionnaires and secondary data sourced from NFC bank and the bank of central African states. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 21 and presentation done in figures and tables. From correlation findings, Pearson correlation coefficient of -.690, -.630 and .650 for fraudulent money transfer, unauthorized withdrawals and fraudulent loans respectively was found. This implies that as financial fraud cases increase, commercial banks performance reduces. The R squared value was 62.4% and F statistic was 53.09 in the regression analysis. Additionally, the beta coefficients for fraudulent money transfer, unauthorized withdrawals and fraudulent loans were -0.151, -0.582 and -0.431 respectively with respective significance values of 0.039 for fraudulent money transfer and 0.000 for both unauthorized withdrawals and fraudulent loans. The study concluded that fraud particularly fraudulent money transfer, unauthorized withdrawals and fraudulent loans have significant negative effect on bank performance. The recommendation of this study includes commercial banks putting in place fraud detection mechanisms and strengthen risk department to ensure that potential fraud risks are detected on time to avoid their occurrence. Additionally, the study recommends appropriate scrutiny of loan applicants documents to ensure they are true documents. Lastly the study recommends strict adherence to fraud control mechanisms in place within and outside the bank.

Impact of Corporate Digital Transformation on ESG Performance: An Empirical Study Based on A-Share Listed Companies in the Power Industry

Miaoyan Guan — 2025-07-17

Rapid advances in digital technologies (e.g., cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things) have revolutionized business operations, yet the impact of such corporate digital transformation on corporate ESG performance remains unclear. To address this gap, we empirically study China’s power industry by examining a-share listed power companies from 2011 to 2022—a sector pivotal for national carbon neutrality goals and sustainable development. We use the China Securities Index (CSI) ESG ratings as a performance metric to assess how digital transformation affects outcomes across environmental, social, and governance dimensions. We find that digital transformation significantly improves overall ESG performance, boosting energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions, improving service quality and corporate social responsibility, and strengthening transparency and risk management. Our study confirms the positive role of digitalization in corporate sustainability. It also provides insights for industry leaders and policymakers to leverage digital transformation in advancing sustainable development and informing effective ESG policies.