International Journal of Management and Leadership Studies
2025; 6(i): 128-150
ISSN:
2311 7575
GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION AS A MODERATOR IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COVID-19 CONTAINMENT MEASURES AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING SMES IN GHANA.
Sanjeet Kumar Pattnalk
Published:
01 December, 2025
Volume:
6
Issue:
i
Keywords:
COVID-19 containment measures, Government Intervention, beverage manufacturing SMEs. organizational performance, Ghana
This study investigates the moderating role of government intervention in the relationship
between COVID-19 containment measures and the organizational performance of
beverage manufacturing Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Accra, Ghana.
This study was anchored on Stakeholder Theory (ST). Drawing on a cross-sectional survey
of 500 SME leaders, the study employed Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to test
hypothesised relationships. The results reveal a statistically significant positive impact of
containment measures on the performance of beverage manufacturing SMEs in Accra,
Ghana. Furthermore, government intervention significantly moderates this relationship,
enhancing the effectiveness of COVID-19 containment strategies in maintaining
operational performance. These findings suggest that government support is crucial in
mitigating the adverse economic effects of pandemics on SMEs. The study offers practical
implications for policy formulation, highlighting the need for responsive and well-targeted
government assistance during public health crises.