IOSR-JBM   Volume-24 ~ Issue-5 ~ May 2022

Abstract: This paper discusses the role of data-driven technologies in managing healthcare operations and systems. The study is theoretical. It explores the novel applications of digital technologies such Big Data, AI, 3D Printing, and Block-chain and the most challenging parts of data security, privacy, and interoperability in healthcare operations management. The review outlined six principal facets namely: hospitals practices, clinical services, patients' home, nursing homes, rural areas, and anywhere, which provided the useful insights and the journey involved in the emergence of data-driven technologies for healthcare practices. The study reviews several adaptations/applications, conceptual standpoints, and sub-themes........

Keywords: Data-driven technologies; Healthcare operations management; Internet of Things; COVID-19 Response.

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Abstract: Empowerment is a concept which is widely used in management and many managers and professional in various organisations claim to be practicing it. Nowadays empowerment has occupied a central point in many organisations of the 21st century. Employee empowerment is said to have benefited many organisations, if managed and nurtured properly especially in enhancing employee commitment and reducing employee turnover. In this era of globalisation there is need for employees' empowerment in order to enable organisation to respond quickly to any changes in the macro- environment........

Keywords: Cognitive elements of empowerment, Dynamic Leadership, Cross-Functional Teams

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Abstract: The study aimed at investigating the effects differentiation strategy on the retention of pupils in private primary schools in Igembe South Sub County, Meru County. It was guided by the following objectives: To examine the influence of Unique Services/Products on the retention of pupils in private primary schools; To establish the influence of technological innovation on the retention of pupils in private primary schools; and to determine the influence of brand image on the retention of pupils in private primary schools. The theories that underpinned the study included Marketing Mix Model (MMM), Marketing Impact & Persistence Model (MIPM) and The Marketing Mix Theory. This study used a descriptive research design with questionnaires being used to obtain data from the respondents.......

Keywords: Retentions of pupils, Private Primary schools. Unique products/services, technological Innovation, Brand Image.

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Abstract: Organizational citizenship behaviour (OCB) has been reported to give an organization competitive advantage. Employees who are ready to go an extra mile will increase the productivity of an organization. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of HR practices on the development of OCB. This study was conducted in two organizations namely: Delmonte Kenya Ltd. and Nampak Kenya Ltd. 243 respondents formed the sample of the study. The study adopted descriptive research design. A significant positive correlation was found between recruitment and selection and training and development and OCB. OCB was found to explain 55.9% of the variation in between recruitment and selection and training and development. It is recommended that managers should invest more in recruitment and selection and training and development in order to increase development of OCB..

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Abstract: From soles to souls, shoes contribute a great deal to our human experience. Whether a pair of bouncy new sneakers, or a pair of bright red pumps, shoes can make anyone smile and can elevate any outfit to the next level. India being a country of artisans has always been looked upon for its traditional craft of footwear making. Some of the traditional footwear created by village craftsmen include leather chappals in Kohlapur, embroidered Juttis in Jodhpur, Indo-Tibetan felt boots in Sikkim and vegetable fibre shoes in Ladakhor. The case study is based on BATA the shoe brand, the history of the shoe company, the progress it has shown in the Indian market for 87 years, the products that they sell, strategies used, market share that they are holding and along with that the special features that......

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Abstract: Decision making is an important aspect of management tasks in the face of uncertainty, this determines whether a company will be able to adequately manage its resources and generate profit. Such decisions can also influence the consumers which is seen in the constant complaints on the rise of product price in the Nigerian market which many blame on the volatility of foreign exchange. This study's objective is to check the level at which if any the effect of forex volatility on the pricing decision making of listed manufacturing firms in Nigeria. This study was carried out with the use of both primary data which consist of online questionnaires sent to cost management departments of the listed manufacturing firms and secondary data of 56 weekly moving average of foreign exchange from CBN.......

Keywords: Forex volatility, Price, Pricing decision making, cost of production, profit margin customer perceived behaviour

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Abstract: Background: There are still complexities, paradoxes, and ambiguities in both co-operative business concepts and practices. Co-operatives will succeed only where people design the type of business that best meets their real needs. The question that remains then is, what the co-operative business models and classification are, and how to identify, select, design, and implement them successfully.
Purpose and Methodology: The purpose of this study paper was to help broadly understand various co-operative business taxonomies developed by various scholars......

Key Word: Co-operative, Business, Taxonomy

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