IOSR-JBM   Volume-25 ~ Issue-6 ~ June 2023

Abstract: This review article addresses the concept of social capital and analyzes different theoretical approaches, such as the perspectives of Bourdieu, Coleman and Putnam. It explores his contributions to the field of social capital and discusses practical and theoretical implications in diverse social, economic and political contexts. In addition, it is based on three theoretical currents: the importance of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), the New Institutional Economics (NEI) and Bourdieu's macrosociological theories of the New Economic Sociology (NSE). Despite the different approaches, these currents converge towards the common goal of understanding social action. This review provides a comprehensive understanding of social capital and its applications: This article aims to analyze.....

Keywords:Social capital, Sociological theories, Micro and small enterprises, New institutional economics, Social action

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[4]. Claridge, T. (2019). Mapping the Field: A Review of Recent Social Capital Literature. Journal of Civil Society, 15(1), 1-22.
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Abstract: The retailer makes payment after receiving the ordered commodities in the traditional economic order quantity (EOQ) models. It is impractical in cases in which the supplier has the power to control the risk of the cash flow. This paper therefore constructs an inventory model with a partial advance payment with added considerations for order quantities and carbon emissions. Five practical orientations are incorporated into the proposed model: (1) the opportunity costs due to making advance payments; (2) the interest charge caused by the bank loans; (3) the carbon....

Keywords:Inventory, Carbon emission, Advance payment, Quantity discounts, lot-splitting shipment

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[3]. Lashgari1, M., Taleizadeh, A. A., & Ahmadi, A. (2016). Partial up-stream advanced payment and partial down-stream delayed payment in a three-level supply chain. Annals of Operations Research, 238, 329–354.
[4]. Li, J., Lai, K. K., and Li, Y. (2022). Remanufacturing and low-carbon investment strategies in a closed-loop supply chain under multiple carbon policies. International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 1-23.
[5]. Maiti, A. K., Maiti, M. K., & Maiti, M. (2009). Inventory model with stochastic lead-time and price dependent demand incorporating advance payment. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 33 (5), 2433–2443.

Abstract: Resumo: Este artigo apresenta uma análise do discurso de Foucault sobre as novas tecnologias, explorando as reflexões sobre poder, controle e a sociedade contemporânea. A pesquisa baseia-se em estudos de três autores relevantes: John Fiske (2010), Donna Haraway (1991) e Shoshana Zuboff (2019). O objetivo é examinar como as ideias de Foucault se relacionam com as transformações trazidas pelas novas tecnologias, destacando os mecanismos de poder, as práticas de controle.....

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Abstract: The main objective of this study was to assess the marketing strategy practices of Ambo Mineral Water Share Company and thereby to suggest alternative solutions to the problem. To this end, a descriptive survey of quantitative and qualitative research design was employed. The subjects of the study included 23 purposively selected marketing and sales department employees and 3 managers of the company. The data were gathered through questionnaires, interview and document analysis. Finally, data were analyzed using statistical tools such as figure and percentages. The result of the study revealed that individual customers are the target consumers of the Company's product....

Keywords:Marketing strategy, Marketing mix, Target marketing, Ambo Mineral Water

[1]. Aklil Endale (2007). Marketing Strategies to Increase Market Share, Addis Ababa University.
[2]. Anderson, Carol H. and Vincze Julian W. (2000), Strategic Marketing Management. Houghton
[3]. Mifflin Company, Boston, MA
[4]. Chalachew Adege (2001). Marketing Strategies of Sent George Brewery, Addis Ababa University.
[5]. Cravens, David W., and Piercy, Nigel F. (2008), Marketing strategy positioning, 9th Edition,
[6]. McGraw-Hill/Irwin

Abstract: The main objective of this study was to assess the marketing strategy practices of Ambo Mineral Water Share Company and thereby to suggest alternative solutions to the problem. To this end, a descriptive survey of quantitative and qualitative research design was employed. The subjects of the study included 23 purposively selected marketing and sales department employees and 3 managers of the company. The data were gathered through questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis. Finally, data were analyzed using statistical tools such as figures and percentages. The result of the study revealed that individual customers are the target consumers of the Company's.....

Keywords:Marketing strategy, Marketing mix, Target marketing, Ambo Mineral Water

[1]. Aklil Endale (2007). Marketing Strategies to Increase Market Share, Addis Ababa University.
[2]. Anderson, Carol H. and Vincze Julian W. (2000), Strategic Marketing Management. Houghton
[3]. Mifflin Company, Boston, MA
[4]. Chalachew Adege (2001). Marketing Strategies of Sent George Brewery, Addis Ababa University.
[5]. Cravens, David W., and Piercy, Nigel F. (2008), Marketing strategy positioning, 9th Edition,
[6]. McGraw-Hill/Irwin.

Abstract: Management places a high value on innovation as a means of ensuring the long-term viability of the organization and encouraging outstanding performance. A particular institution's success is heavily influenced by the innovative tactics it has amassed throughout a certain time period. The study's goal was to determine the impact process innovation strategy influence service delivery at Isiolo County Referral Hospital. Researchers set out to determine whether process innovation strategy affected Isiolo County Referral Hospital's overall service delivery. Building the Culture of Innovation Theory was used in this research. The health management committee, supply chain officers, department supervisors, department heads, and ICT officials were among the 80 members of the target group. 80.....

Keywords: process innovations, innovation strategies, open innovation theory

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