IOSR-JBM   Volume-20 ~ Issue-6 ~ June-2018

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Does Social Enterprises Empower Widows In North-West Nigeria?
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Yusuf A. Hashim || Precious C. Ezeh || Sanusi Lawal
	:	10.9790/487X-2006030107

Abstract: Widows are neglected by both social and economic policies of government at all levels, and consequently even by women's movement. As a results, widows now requires an urgent attention at all level of the Nigerian society considering the severity and degree of discrimination they experienced. This urgency is increased by the fact that in all the Nigerian communities, widows far outnumber widowers due to communal clashes, kidnapping, terrorist attack (Boko Haram), armed robbery and banditry, among others. Therefore, this study is carried out to highlight the areas of empowerment and intervention commonly offered to widows by social enterprises (Ummulkhair Foundation) in Northwestern Nigeria. The study conclude that social enterprises are essential in the empowerment of widows. It is recommended that social enterprises should not relent in their efforts to empower the less-privilegde in our society and should ensure the sustainability of thier projects and programmes..

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Sustainable Solar Energy Lightning Solutions for Rural India
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Mr. Vivek Jain || Mr. Amit Mahajan || Ms. Shreeya Singhal || Ms. Khushi Jain
	:	10.9790/487X-2006030812

Abstract: An easily available and accessible energy source has proven to be a necessity in the present lifestyles of the modern day world. Despite energy sources being an integral part of our lives, 23% of the total population worldwide doesn't have access to adequate energy supply. Even providing an adequate amount of energy capable of lighting up the households with LED lanterns for several hours and charging our devices will bring about a tremendous change in people's lives. The aim of this paper is to develop a sustainable and viable method to provide continuous, economical and accessible source of electricity for lightning purpose for the marginalized population. This paper proposes to establish Solar Based Energy Centres for charging purpose especially for lightning solutions. The basic premise is that few extra hours of light will improve the quality of life and economic standards of the people. This model has an edge over the others as it is not led by profit maximising motives but rather of social welfare, while simultaneously leaving space for further developments in the strategies of distribution and financing of the model.

 

Key Words: Corporate Social Responsibility, Rural Electrification, Sustainable Electricity, Sustainable Rural Lightning System, LED, Charging Station.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Strategy for Developing Lembaga Perkreditan Desa (LPD) To Compete In the Financial Institution in Denpasar City
Country	:	Indonesia
Authors	:	Luh Kadek Budi Martini || Anak Agung Dwi Widyani || Ni Putu Yeni Astiti || I Wayan Gde Sarmawa
	:	10.9790/487X-2006031317

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to analyze: 1) external factors which are opportunities (opportunities) and threats for LPD development in Denpasar City; 2) internal factors that are strengths and weaknesses for LPD development in Denpasari City. The location of research is determined in four districts of Denpasar City. The sample of 70 people was determined by simple random sampling. Research respondents were LPD head and secretary. Data were analyzed using SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). The findings found; 1) the strongest opportunity factor affecting LPD development in Denpasar City is the development of population with total score of 0.765 and 2) the strength / weakness factor is the quality of human resources, shown with total score 1.087; 3) The business position of LPD in Depasar City lies in quadrant IV, that is category of stability. Determination of its development strategy is a stability strategy.

 

Keywords: Strategies, LPD, financial institutions, businesses, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Study on Urban Consumer Perception towards Organic Food Products
Country	:	India
Authors	:	M. Shireesha || Prof. V. Chandra Sekhar Rao
	:	10.9790/487X-2006031823

Abstract: Agriculture, worldwide has been in its natural and organic form from times immemorial but the industrial revolution and the ever increasing population paved way to green revolution which led to abnormal increase in the yield of crop, at the same time lifting gates to the unrestricted use of synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides leading to hazardous effects on the health of the consumers, fertility of soil, overall environmental well-being and ecological balance. The stake holders to agriculture soon realized the negativities of inorganic methods of farming and started understanding and encouraging organic farming and organic food products. This paper focuses on the urban consumer......

 

Keywords: organic farming, organic food products and urban consumer perception

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Succession Planning and Continuity of Family-Owned Business: Perception of Owners in the WA Municipality, Ghana.
Country	:	Ghana
Authors	:	Rhoda Saan || Francis Enu-Kwesi || Remy FaadiwieNyewie
	:	10.9790/487X-2006032434

Abstract: The focus of this paper was to examine perceptions of succession planning by owners/founders of family businesses and its importance in ensuring the continuity and prosperity of businesses in the WaMunicipality,Ghana. An interview schedule was used to collect data from arandomsample of 205 enterprisesout of 440 family businesses, and these data were analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings indicate that majority (94.1%) of owners/founders perceive business planning as an important skill, while the ability to develop a business strategy has a positive impact on succession and leads to continuity.Owners/founders with high level of formal education tend to have positive perception of the importance of succession planning and business........

 

Keywords: Business, continuity, family-owned, perception, planning,succession.n

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Increasing Employee's Work Performance through Compensation and Work Motivation
Country	:	Indonesia
Authors	:	Slamet Riyadi
	:	10.9790/487X-2006033543

Abstract: The increasing of employee's work motivation may influence their work performance positively. The existence of employee's work motivation supports all activities because employee's will work more productive whether the employee's need has been fulfilled. This study aims to analyze the influence of compensation toward motivation and employee's work performance in PT Graha Duta regional V East Java, Bali and Southeast Nusa. This study uses descriptive research method. The participant of this study is 110 employees of PT Graha Duta. Further, this study creates hypotheses that will support the validity of this research result. The result shows that compensation affect positively toward employee's work motivation in PT Graha Duta regional V East Java, Bali and Southeast Nusa. Besides, the higher employee's work motivation, the more positive it influence employee's performance..

 

Keywords: Compensation system, Work motivation and employee's performance

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Leadership Ethos: A Framework for Value Creation in Organisation Management
Country	:	South Africa
Authors	:	Ken Kalala Ndalamba
	:	10.9790/487X-2006034449

Abstract: The role of leadership in securing value creation in organisation management hasbeen intensely scrutinised by scholars and practitioners over particularly the last decades with a view of addressing the discrepancies that have been observed (Leavy, 2013; Frost, 2014; Grandy and Levit, 2015;Neesham and Freeman, 2016; Caldwell, 2017a; Kodama, 2017). In fact, Kalafut and Low (2001),and Skoog (2003) are amongst scholars who recognise the importance of ―intangible assets‖as a driver of corporate performance.Furthermore, Grimaldi,et al.'s(2012) reading underlines the role and influence of ―intellectual capital elements‖or knowledge (Schiuma, et al., 2012) on the economic performance of the communities of innovation in improving the value creation process. In this view, Storbacka,et al., (2012) argue that value is co-created..........

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Efficiency of Mining Projects in South Sulawesi: Relationship between Cultural Riskand Project Success
Country	:	Indonesia
Authors	:	Ganda Subrata || Mahlia Muis || Sumardi || Muh. Yunus Amar
	:	10.9790/487X-2006035065

Abstract: This study uses internal risk variables, external risks, and cultural risk mitigation to examine the effects of these risk variables on project success and project efficiency as a mediating variable. Data from 179 employees from four contractor companies who work on mining in South Sulawesi revealed that internal risks negatively affect project efficiency but are positive for project success; external risk positively affects project efficiency and negatively affects project success; cultural risk mitigation positively affects both project efficiency and project success; and project efficiency does not mediate the relationship between internal risks, external risks, and cultural risk mitigation on project success. A number of theoretical and practical implications of the present invention are discussed in the context of Indonesia and globally..

 

Keywords: internal risk, external risks, cultural risk, project success and project efficiency.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Study on Job Induced Stress & Health Assessment of Sales Personnel in Pharma Industry: A Case Study of Delhi
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Md. Misbahalam, Dr. R.K.Kushwaha
	:	10.9790/487X-2006036674

Abstract: In the work place, job stress is defined as the unfocused negative response of the body to demands. Job stress can be led to injury and even poor health. It has different modes of effects, different modes of expressions in different modes of contexts. As psychologically and physically, the effects of stress contribute some harmful implication for workers. Stress can be helpful in better immune system, creativity, problem solving and beneficial to achieve targets. From negative point of view, it may reduce job performance and lot of related effects. It is also examined that job stress has a strong effect on job satisfaction. With lower level of job satisfaction higher level of stress is directly related and vice versa..

 

Keywords: Job Induced Stress, Health Assessment, Sales Personnel, Pharma Industry Etc.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Supply Chain Knowledge Creation Contribution to the Performance of State Corporation in Kenya
Country	:	Kenya
Authors	:	Maina Samuel Kariuki || PROF. MIKE AMUHAYA IRAVO || DR. Noor Ismail Shale
	:	10.9790/487X-2006037581

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine supply chain knowledge creation contribution to the performance of State Corporations in Kenya. Knowledge is considered as the ability to undertake effective action when required. An organization that encourages information sharing and creation of new knowledge among its members is likely to establish effective and efficient processes as well as improve its organizational life. New knowledge creation and transferplays a major role in the performance of state corporations. It is thiscreated knowledge when transferred from one individual to another that helps in the effective execution of complex tasks and duties in any organization............

 

Keywords: Transfer, Creation Knowledge, Skills, Learning, Performance

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Strategic Orientation on Organizational Efficiency of Floriculture Farms In Naiveté Sub-County, Kenya
Country	:	Kenya
Authors	:	Kwambai John Kipchirchir || Wanyoike Danie
	:	10.9790/487X-2006038290

Abstract: Strategic orientation is important in making an organization enhance performance and gain a competitive advantage in its operating environment. The floriculture farming and export industry is experiencing increasing competitive and legislative pressure, and the firms have had to react in some strategic fashion to cushion themselves from the new developments as well as increase their organizational efficiency as a means of competitive advantage. However, their strategic orientation to the new developments remains unknown, as previous studies have only focused on factors influencing strategy implementation and performance in flower firms in Kenya. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Strategic orientation on organizational efficiency............

 

Keywords: floriculture firms, Naivasha Sub-County, organizational efficiency, strategic orientation

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