IOSR-JBM   Volume-20 ~ Issue-7 ~ July-2018

Abstract: When the new constitution of Kenya was promulgated in 2010, 47 County governments were created from 175 local authorities which were in existence by then. In 2013, the process of transfer of functions and resources to the devolved units of government was carried out.This processwas declared successful in time.Nonetheless, it faced many challenges. This study therefore sought to establish the effects of integration criteria on job satisfaction of defunct local authorities' employees in Kenya, with a case study of employees absorbed into the County Government of Kericho. Although employees who worked in the defunct local authorities before devolution were absorbed by county governments, it seems unclear whether or notthese employees were satisfied with the deployment. As such, this study sought to establish the level of satisfaction of these employees. Specifically, the study...........

Keywords: Integration, Defunct Local Authorities, Devolution, Placement Policies, Kericho County, Kenya.

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Abstract: In India, the growth of the telecommunication sector can be attributed to the technological advancement, the policies of the government, the Digital India drive and the demographic dividend. With the launch of the Mobile number Portability (MNP), the customers are at ease to change their service providers while retaining the same number. The article attempts to understand the opinion of the customers of mobile service users on the factors influencing switching.The study tries to identify the dominant variables in each of the brand switching factors, examine the difference in the opinion of the customers on the brand switching factors, based on their gender and the inter correlation among the brand switching factors. A sample of 220 customersof mobile phone service providers were selected by convenience sampling. 200 questionnaires were complete and used for analysis. Suitable statistical tools were used to arrive at the findings and conclusions.

Key Words: Brand switching factors,MNP,mobile service providers,Telecommunication

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[2]. Aslam, Wajeeha and Frooghi, Reema, Switching Behaviour of Young Adults in Cellular Service Industry: An Empirical Study of Pakistan, Global Business Review, 19(3), 2018, 635–649.
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Abstract: This study aims to determine the effect of job placement and motivation on work performance through competency simultaneously and partially. The study was conducted on the employees of PT. Ganada Makmur Jaya Cibinong, Bogor. The sampling technique using samples of simple random sampling method, involving 124 people. Analysis of data using path analysis. Based on the results showed that the work placement and motivation effect on work performance simultaneously and partially. Job placement and motivation influence on employee performance through competency are greater than the direct effect so that it can be said that the variable competence as an intervening variable.

Keywords: Placement, Motivation, Competency and Job Performance

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Abstract: This study aims to determine the effect of organizational commitment and integrity on employee performance simultaneously, to know the influence of organizational commitment to employee performance partially, to know the influence of integrity to the employee performance partially, to know the motivation to the employee performance partially, to know the influence of organizational commitment to employee performance through the motivation variable and know the influence of integrity to the performance of employees through motivation. Research conducted on employees of PT. Parsariran. The sampling technique used a saturated sample involving 77 employees. Data analysis using path analysis. Based on data analysis that variable........

Keywords: organizational commitment, integrity, motivation, employee performance

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Abstract: The Indian real estate market is among the most recognised and fastest growing in the world. It is the second largest employer after agriculture and contributes to as much as 9% of the country's total Gross Domestic Product. The paper compares the trends in average property prices of thirty-two localities across eight major Indian cities for the time periods 2016-17, 2013-14 and 2009-10. The 2016-2017 time-periods is then separately analysed since at that time GST was implemented. However, for 2016-17, no significant fluctuations has been found in the trend of prices. Therefore a regression analysis is conducted to see what factors may influence the average property prices in that time frame. The paper has found that the demand-side factors are more influential compared to that of supply-side factors. Finally, a study of the overall impact of GST shows how the cost of inputs into producing real estate have mostly fallen post-GST; home-buyers will be benefited more if they avail ready-to-move-in property than under-construction ones, and the position of affordable housing is better off as opposed to luxury housing under this regime.

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Abstract: Disasters of various kinds have been witnessed in various learning institutions (both private and public) in Kenya for many years. Indeed, disasters disrupt the process and undermine quality of services and loss of lives. This paper ventilates on certain aspects in regard to learning institutions preparedness in handling adversities of various forms. The question here is: Are learning institutions adequately prepared to cope with disasters of all sorts? The main findings from secondary data is that learning institutions are not sufficiently prepared to handle disasters or emergency situations. Recommendations made include developing a coherent safety and disaster/emergency preparedness policy and carrying out sensitization for all key stakeholders within and without learning institutions on issues pertaining to Disaster and Emergency preparedness. It is expected that the findings of this paper will provide insightful..........

Keywords:Disaster, emergency, learning institutions, preparedness..

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Abstract: The Indian furniture industry is one of the fast growing markets in the world. Steady growth of the Indian economy, real estate/ hospitality sector boom, an increase in spending power coupled with lifestyle changes have fuelled the growth of the furniture market in the country. The Indian furniture market is characterized with a large number of small players, accounting for nearly 80% of the domestic production. However, with the onset and growing popularity of online furniture market, the industry is likely to witness consolidation. E-tailing of furniture has not only provided greater choice for consumers but also opened up plethora of opportunities for the small players to sell their products. Furniture market is primarily concentrated in the metropolitan cities, Tier I and Tier II cities with the major user segments being residential, office, commercial and institutions. The purpose of this research is to find out the consumer's attitude and preference towards retail furniture showrooms with special reference to Coimbatore city.

Keywords: Furniture, consumer's attitude, Domestic affairs..

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Abstract: Agriculture can be identified as the blood circulatory system of ancient Sri Lanka and after the world economy arrived to the information age, the association between Agriculture and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) commenced. This research focused to analyze the familiarity level of the term e-agriculture, identify potential ICT facilities that they used for e-agriculture activities, the potential benefits of e-Agriculture, potential barriers for e-Agriculture implementation, and factors influencing their familiarity level of term e-Agriculture in paddy sector. A mixed- mode based survey was carried out to collect data from 50 paddy sector farmers in 5 different.........

Keywords: E-Agriculture, ICT, Paddy Sector.

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Abstract: While the climate and earth scientists now launch the new theory of abrupt climate change with overwhelming evidence about CO2s and the positive feedback lopes from Arctic meltdown and methane emissions from permafrost, the UNFCCC does not speed up the implementation of its promised policies. The social sciences have yet to come up with management plans for global decarbonisation. Resilience is no longer an option when the tipping point is muck closer in time than earlier believed. The key nations are not taking steps towards the saving of mankind from run away global warming.

Keywords: run away climate change, elimination of coal and charcoal, solar power plants, carbon capture, abrupt climate change theory..

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Abstract: Performance appraisal is an important tool for effective management and motivating employees in the banking sector. The performance of an organization is dependent upon the performance of its employees. The success of an organization will therefore depend on its ability to measure accurately the performance of its ability to measure accurately the performance of its employees and use its objectivity to optimize them as a vital resource. In the globalised economy and competitive environment, ensuring the peak performance of the employees is very important in order to compete and survive at the market place effectively. A sample of 150 employees from different public and private sector........

Keywords: Performance Appraisal, motivation, employee efficiency, productivity..

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Abstract: The development of information and communication technologies (ICT) worldwide shows a great promise. In Indonesia, many companies are becoming aware of the use of ICT to help and grow existing businesses. Nowadays, the core component of every big enterprises and ICT are becoming emerge as one. Improper use of ICT will cause the serious problem and the existence of ICT infrastructure and service company becomes necessary. The present study explores the view of ICT infrastructure and service company business model. A case study of a private XYZ company is conducted to describe the ideal business model. The primary and secondary data were collected related to the necessary information to build the XYZ company business model. The result of analysis shows the general idea of how the ICT infrastructure and service company work. The model can be used as a contribution reference for stakeholder such as entrepreneurs and governments in creating a symbiotic mutualism..

Keywords: ICT Infrastructure and Services, Business Model, Case Study, Indonesia Company..

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Abstract: The present research explores the sorbitol manufacturing from the business model point of view. Sorbitol or as known as sugar alcohol is one kind of sweetener which has the one-third fewer calories and half sweetness of sucrose. In industrial world, sorbitol was used for intermediate material and additive substances, but modern society consume sorbitol as a substitution of sugar cane for dietary and reducing diabetes risk. In Indonesia, awareness about healthy lifestyles began to grow, so it is possible to expand sorbitol market as a promising sugar substitute.A business model canvas (BMC) and several marketing models such as segmentation, targeting, positioning (STP), product, price, place, and promotion (4P) are used as the analysis tool. The X company was selected as a case study. The result in this study can be used as the depiction of sorbitol business, especially for entrepreneurs, related companies, and governments. Supporting the development of sorbitol product will help the sustainability of this business and reducing the risk of diabetes..

Keywords: Sorbitol, Business Model Canvas, STP, 4P, Healthy Lifestyles.

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Abstract: The research problem is effect of economic recession's indicators on consumers' buying behavior. This study is an empirical research conducted at Agbara/Industrial Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. The objective of the study are to examine significant effect of economic recession's indices on consumer buying decisions, two research hypotheses are formulated and tested. Descriptive survey research was used with 205 respondents as sample size. The same number of questionnaires were administered and returned (100% rate of return). Simple regression analysis and Anova statistical instruments were adopted to test hypotheses. Some of the research findings are that individual disposable income has a strong positive effect on inflation has significant effect on the consumer buying behaviour. The researcher recommended that government at all levels should be more concerned about the economic situations of the country and to formulate policies that reduce the hardship of economic recession on consumers. More so, the private business owners should adopt pricing policies that enhance consumers' purchasing power.

Keywords: Economic recession, consumers' buying behaviours.

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Abstract: The purpose of the research is to establishthe Reality Descriptions about the Professionalism on INDONESIAN NAVY VESSEL's (KRI) OFFICER. The data analysis was revealed throughand based on the discovered data about ship accident. This research is used qualitative approachmethod with case study as the researchmethodology. The researcher describes the professionalism of INDONESIAN NAVY VESSEL'sOFFICER in detailed toward the skill and responsibility. As the result, ship accident happens because of the officerdecision which does not depend on conceptual skill, misunderstanding in order applying the concept and lack of proper interaction (comunication)among the crew. In addition, this research is finding that specific skill is not the only criteria that must be had by a professionalism commision officer, but also there is an important criterion as a professionalism officer that is responsible.

Keywords: Professionalism, KRI,Officer, Skill, Responsibility..

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