IOSR-JBM   Volume-22 ~ Issue-8 ~ Aug. 2020

Abstract: What causes success in people? Answering this question, Waterman and Peter (1982) demonstrates that excellence, which the authors equated with success, is dependent on myriads of factors. These factors were conceptually declassified into 7-S model. However, to many, hard work, educational qualifications, luck, prayer and preparedness cause success. These arguments are in contrast to the new theoretical perspective of success. This new paper examined previous theories on human behaviour and introduced 'the birth factor theory of success' as a formidable replacement to the previous theories of success. Major theories examined included: Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, diffusion of innovations theory, cognitive developmental theory, relative cohort size......

Keywords: Success, Birth-Factor, Human Capital, Birth-Effect, month of birth, Birth Order

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Abstract: This study investigated the influence of macro-economic policies on SMEs development in Delta State, Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design. Target population comprised 2388SMEs in the three Senatorial districts in Delta State. Purposive sampling technique was adopted in selecting the SMEs and sample size of 477 was generatedthrough Krejcie and Morgan formula (1970). Structured questionnaire was adopted, validated and used for data collection. Cronbach's Alpha coefficients for the constructs ranged from 0.867 to 0.936. The response rate was 73%. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential (multiple regression) statistics. Findings of the study revealed:macroeconomic monetary policy variables of financing, interest rate, exchange rate, taxation, unemploymentdo not have combined significant positive influence on SME development in Delta State (p-value .000<.05).The study recommended that government.....

Key Word: Micro- economics policies, Development, SMEs

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Abstract: Saudi technology firms develop their strategic planning capability to improve their performance, but in ways that remained to be explored. This investigation was made by conducting a survey of 112 randomly selected technology firms in Saudi Arabia operating in competitive markets. It was found that an extensive arrangement for storing and distributing information is typical in such firms, and use of symbolic information degrades this development whereas learning values makes little difference. These findings not only show how strategic planning capability is developed by technology firms, but also establish the important role of knowledge management activities in their strategic planning. Also examined are strategic planning routines, knowledge dissemination, organisational memory, and information misuse and manipulation. Practical implications have been considered for managers of Saudi technology firms

Key Word: strategic planning capability development, information distribution, knowledge dissemination, learning values, use of symbolic information, organisational memory, Saudi high technology firms

[1]. Alotaibi, Hana. (2015). Strategic commitment to innovation in the Saudi manufacturing sector. Research Journal of Economics and Business Studies, vol. 5, no. 11, pp. 7-16.
[2]. Alotaibi, Hana. (2015b). An assessment of the connection of elements in a strategic plan: A case study of Sabic company. International Journal of Advanced Research in Management and Social Sciences, vol. 4, no. 10, pp. 19-36.
[3]. Alotaibi, Hana. (2016). Strategic practices and development of the hotel sector for pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah. The International Journal of Business and Management, vol. 4, issue 1, pp. 309-321.
[4]. Alotaibi, Hana. (2019). Organisational structure and the strategic planning process in Almarai company of Saudi Arabia. Research Journal of Economics and Business Studies, vol. 8, no. 11.
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Abstract: The importance of innovation within organizations has subsequently led to the identification of effective leadership as a significant factor. Empirical findings over the years have revealed that there is a positive relationship between transformational leadership and innovation. This study focuses on the effect of transformational leadership on innovative behavior of employees. The quantitative approach was used and questionnaires were issued to employees of TV3 Network Limited, generating a dataset of 70 respondents.The findings unearthed that there is a positive effect of transformational leadership on innovative work behavior of employees. The researchers recommended that the superiors of the organization should give ample attention to the four components (idealize influences, intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, inspirational motivation) of transformational leadership style.

Keywords: Transformational Leadership, Employees, Innovation and work behaviour.

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Abstract: This research is to find out and analyze to know and analyze the influence of Social Media Marketing, Even Marketing and Perception on Purchasing Decisions mediated by The Interest of Buying Fajar Makassar Daily Newspaper in the Era of Information Industry Disruption with a population of 250 respondents. Previous sampling using Stratified Random Sampling technique or also called Random sampling was stratification. Stratified Random Sampling is a sample determination technique based on subject groups and between one group and another group appears to have strata or levels. Research samples are part of a population that is taken as a data source and can represent the entire population. The sample in this study was 154 but only 150 respondents were processed according to the questionnaire. The analytical models used in this study are quantitative descriptive and......

Keywords: Social Media Marketing, EvenMarketing,Public Perception, Buying Interests and Purchasing Decisions

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Abstract: The aims of this conducted Research were to examine and analyze the influence of: (1) Knowledge of certification (2) Skills towards certification (3) Attitudes toward certification (4) Construction management towards certification (5) Knowledge of construction quality (6) Skills for construction quality (7) Attitudes to construction quality (8) Construction management to construction quality (9) certification of construction quality (10) Knowledge of construction quality through Certification (11) Skills to construction quality through Certification (12) Attitudes to construction quality through Certification (13) Management construction of the quality of construction......

Keywords: Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, Construction Management, Certification, Construction Quality

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Abstract: Background:One of the efforts to achieve the alignment of organizational goals requires employee performance in accordance with organizational standards and norms. In addition, employee performance is also widely supported by employee work discipline, internal locus of control and work motivation of organizational members. Materials and Methods: The research method used is descriptive quantitative using multiple linear regression analysis. The population in this study were all State Civil Servants (ASN) in the Regional Finance Agency of Pasuruan Regency. The sample in this study using a saturated sample method, namely the entire ASN in the Regional Financial Board.....

Key Word: Motivation, Competence, Work Discipline,Internal Locus Of Control, Performance

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