IOSR-JBM   Volume-26 ~ Issue-4 ~ April 2024

Abstract: The incorporation of digital technologies into various industries is reshaping competition dynamics, with Kenya's banking sector experiencing significant shifts due to this transformation. The problem with the competitive advantage of Kenya's banking industry lies in the increasingly competitive landscape driven by rapid technological advancements and evolving customer expectations.Given its pivotal role in promoting financial inclusion and economic growth, understanding the implications of digital transformation for competitive.....

[1] Asisi, G. I., & Egessa, R. (2023). Market Innovation And Competitiveness Of Commercial Banks In Kenya.
[2] Blichfeldt, H., & Faullant, R. (2021). Performance Effects Of Digital Technology Adoption And Product & Service Innovation–A Process-Industry Perspective. Technovation, 105, 102275.
[3] Burgos Gajardo, L., Taneja, P., & Van Koningsveld, M. (2022). Desktop Research Into Historic Automation Projects Of Brownfield Container Terminals. Journal Of Marine Science And Engineering, 10(5), 704.
[4] Carbó‐Valverde, S., Cuadros‐Solas, P. J., Rodríguez‐Fernández, F., & Ey. (2020). The Effect Of Banks' It Investments On The Digitalization Of Their Customers. Global Policy, 11, 9-17.
[5] Filotto, U., Caratelli, M., & Fornezza, F. (2021). Shaping The Digital Transformation Of The Retail Banking Industry. Empirical Evidence From Italy. European Management Journal, 39(3), 366-375

Abstract: The entrepreneurial exit process represents a crucial phase in the lifecycle of ventures, yet it remains a relatively underexplored area in entrepreneurship literature. This article endeavors to provide a thorough and comprehensive overview of the entrepreneurial exit process by synthesizing existing research and identifying key themes and considerations. Drawing from a multidisciplinary perspective, we delve into various dimensions of entrepreneurial exits, including motivations, strategies, challenges, and outcomes. Additionally, it discusses the broader implications of entrepreneurial exits for stakeholders and the economy. By synthesizing key insights, the article aims to offer valuable guidance for entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and researchers seeking to navigate this critical phase of the entrepreneurial journey effectively.

Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Exit process, Motivations, Exit strategies

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Abstract: Despite that globally, investments in intangible assets have become widespread among firms, in Nigeria, its applicability is limited because traditional accounting practices do not recognize intangible assets on the balance sheet. It is against this backdrop that this paper investigated intangible asset innovation and firm value of quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria. This objective was achieved using Pooled Mean Group (PMG), Mean Group ﴾ MG) and Dynamic effect of Panel Autoregressive Distributed Lag ﴾ ARDL) model. The results the long-run and short -run estimates of the panel ARDL shows that expenditures on research and development (ROA), human capital development (HCD), advertisement (ADVT) are significant and positively related to quoted manufacturing firms' value proxied by return on asset (ROA). Based on this finding, the paper recommends that Nigerian manufacturing firms should intensify investment on intangible assets to enhance its values especially return on assets.....

Keywords: Intangible Asset, Innovation, Firm Value, Manufacturing Firms

[1] Olaoye S.A & A.O Akingbade (2020) Intangible Assets And Financial Performance Of Nigeria's Deposit Money Banks, Kampala International University Journal Of Humanities 5(2), 391 – 395
[2] Ibadin P.O & O.A Oladipupo (2015) Determinants Of Intangible Assets Disclosure In Quoted Companies In Nigeria, Asian Journal Of Accounting And Governance 6(3), 13 -25
[3] Hyeon S.S & K. Younglum (2020) Intangible Assets And Smes Performance In Korea, Journal Of Business, Economics And Management 21(2), 421 – 445.
[4] Haji, A. A., & Ghazali, N. A. M. (2018). The Role Of Intangible Assets And Liabilities In Firm Performance: Empirical Evidence. Journal Of Applied Accounting Research 14(2),12 -28
[5] Hejazi, R., Ghanbari, M., & Alipour, M. (2016). Intellectual, Human And Structural Capital Effects On Firm Performance As Measured By Tobin's Q. Knowledge And Process Management, 23(4), 259-273

Abstract: Background: Investigate failures/gaps in production planning; research, among various management models, the one that best fits as a response to the production planning needs of the researched organization, and finally propose changes to address deviations through the PDCA methodology.
Materials and Methods: Applied research, with a qualitative approach, bibliographic and documentary research that provided the study on production planning in the metalworking industry, as well as understanding the peculiarities involved in jobbing production with the application of PDCA and 5W2H tools.
Results:The mapping of.......

Keywords: Total Quality Management; PDCA; 5W2H; Production Planning

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Abstract: The world scorns and ridicules consecrated men and women for possessing multiple property and institutions under their care. Do these things belong to them or they are just care takers for the welfare of the human society? Through this paper I want to show the world that consecrated men and women are just stewards and not owners. Consecrated persons are those men and women who dedicate their life for the sake of their faith and welfare of the humanity. The history of consecrated persons goes as early as that of human existence. In Roman empire, with the emergence of.....

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Abstract: Resumo: O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar as intervenções e estratégias da área de gestão de pessoas para a promoção da qualidade de vida no trabalho, em prol da minimização da incidência da síndrome de burnout e estresse ocupacional. A pesquisa utilizou uma revisão integrativa da literatura, explorando bases de dados como Google Acadêmico, Scopus e Scielo, por meio de palavras-chave específicas e operadores booleanos. Foram selecionados apenas artigos....

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Abstract: The present study tries to analyze the financial performance of Indian cement Industry for the period of five years from 2017-2018 to 2021-2022 taking seven Indian cement companies based on their market capitalizations and availability of data .The data were collected from secondary sources like money control, books ,journals,websities and from other relevant sources. The analysis was carried out using statistical tools like mean, s.d, c.v and multiple regression analysis . Different financial ratios like liquidity ratio, Profitability ratio and Efficiency ratios were taken into consideration to conduct the study. The study revealed Ramco stands out as the most consistent performer among the select companies, in respect of GP, CR, RONW...

Keywords: Financial Performance, Liquidity, Profitability, Efficiency

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