scholarly journals Methods of Valuing Construction Variation in Lump Sum Contract from the Public Client’s Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 266 ◽  
pp. 03023
Author(s):  
Zainab Mohmad Zainordin ◽  
Nurul Asra Abd Rahman ◽  
Shaza Rina Sahamir ◽  
Zul Khafiz Mohd Khalid

A valuation of variation orders has become a daily task on large construction contracts. It is a norm where one of the contracting parties disagrees about the valuation of work done. Therefore, the valuation of variation orders has become one of the main causes of conflicts and disputes in construction management. The aims of study to determine the best practicing method in valuing a variation order for lump sum contract and identify the main related causes of variation project. The mixed method (interview and case study) of research was adopted in the collection of necessary data. Interview was conducted from 6 construction expert (clients) were analyzed. 6 case study building projects were selected by targeting sampling technique and used as the source of data for this study. The data were analysed with frequencies, sums and percentages. The study found that the client needs, lack of coordination during design and omission in design are the main causes of variation. An analysis of data indicated that used schedule of rate, fair market rate, daywork rate and negotiation are the four most famous method practicing in valuing a variation order in lump sum contract but its rely on the circumstances and the character of works.

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (E) ◽  
pp. 1200-1206
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rizki Ashari ◽  
Irma Apriani ◽  
Firmansyah Firmansyah ◽  
Fitrianty Sutady Lanyumba

BACKGROUNDS: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. The case in Indonesia rank third with the highest number of TB case in the world. There were 511,873 cases of tuberculosis of all types in 2018. Based on data from the Palu Health Office, the TB cases in Palu in 2018 were still high numbered 557 cases. In 2019, Nosarara Public Health Center had the lowest case finding among the 13 health centers in Palu with 17 TB case findings. The absence of a laboratory in Nosarara Public Health Center for examining sputum samples affected the output in program implementation. AIM: The aim of this study is to evaluate the Control of Tuberculosis in the Discovery of Tuberculosis Cases in Nosarara Public Health Center Palu. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This research used qualitative method with a case study approach. The research informants were 6 people selected through purposive sampling technique. RESULTS: The results summarizes the following : the input aspect in terms of human resources in quantity and quality is inadequate because TB program holders have multiple tasks so that they are not maximal in carrying out their duties and have never attended training, sufficient funds, inadequate facilities and infrastructure, and methods according to guidelines. CONCLUSION: The process of planning, organizing, implementing and supervising has not been maximal, meanwile the output of TB case detection (22%) has not yet reached the predetermined target (80%).It is expected that the Public Health Center will add more health personnel, complete facilities and infrastructure in order to maximize program implementation to achieve predetermined targets.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Anwar Samaudin

This research is based on the simultaneous election of village heads in 2013. This phenomenon arises because of the local government policy to hold simultaneous village head elections in Blitar regency. This study aims to determine the description of conflict of simultaneous village head election in Blitar Regency followed by 150 villages. This research was conducted in eight villages of Blitar Regency. This research uses qualitative method, and described descriptively with data source in this research consist of 8 candidate of village head, some support from eight candidate of village head who has conflict. Data collection techniques used are observation, interview and documentation. Sampling technique used in this research is purposive sampling. The validity of the data in this study using triangulation techniques sources and data analysis using interactive Miles and Huberman. The result of the research shows that the conflict of simultaneous village head election in Blitar Regency that varied from the couple of husband and wife, the candidate pair from the messenger or the right hand of one candidate, the existence of some cheating in the election process, the candidate of the headache is sick to death, self. The conflicts are caused by several factors such as the absence of the candidates who register until the time limit is set, the public expectation of the leadership of one of the candidates, and the simultaneous village head election conflict in Blitar Regency are ridden by other interests, there are those who do not like one of the candidates village head. Forms of conflict that occurred in Blitar district that is the latent conflict that already exists between the two candidates for village head, manifest conflict is a riot in the form of filing a lawsuit, there is also a vertical conflict between one candidate with the supporters of the opposing party and also horizontal conflict that is between supporters.


2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dian Febriyanto Putra

Public accountants are independent auditors who provide services to the public, especially in the field of audits of financial statements made by their clients. The task of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) is to examine and provide a fairness opinion on the financial statements of a business entity based on the standards set by the Ikatan Akuntan Publik Indonesia (IAI). The population in this study are auditors who work for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in Jakarta. Samples are taken using purposive sampling technique as many as 120 auditors. The independent variables in this study are competency and independency, while the dependent variable is audit quality. The data collection method is done using a questionnaire. The conclusion of this study is that auditor competency and independency affect audit quality significantly. Keywords: competency, independency, audit quality


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Umer Ameem , Zahida Mansoor, Ali Raza

The study explores the effect of Universal Primary Enrollment (UPE) initiative on the classroom practices in the public sector schools in Punjab. Access to primary education is an identified goal for a number of developing countries where determined efforts for achieving the targets for school going children are nearing fruition. Although the UPE drive in the public sector schools shows a positive trend towards the achievement of enrollment targets, however the increased enrollment has also affected the standard of education in public sector schools. The study used a multi case study approach by means of a quantitative research design. Three different schools from three different districts were selected as sample using purposive sampling technique purposively from the public sector schools of Punjab. Classroom observations were conducted for the understanding of increased enrollment impact on teachers’ practices in class. Each case was observed for a week; each observation checklist category was observed on separate week days. The finding of the study reveal that the increase in student enrollments had a considerable effect on teachers’ performance as the bigger class sizes, created problems in managing the class; score student work, and provide responses on student performance. The substantial increase in the workload puts teachers under pressure and makes it challenging to efficiently manage a positive learning environment.  


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 471-481
Author(s):  
Siti Umaira ◽  
Adnan Adnan

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of community participation, human resource competence, and supervision on accountability of village fund management (a case study in Kabupaten Aceh Barat Daya). This is a quantitative study with questionnaire used as the primary data elicitation and Likert scale as the measure. The study was carried out in Kabupaten Aceh Barat Daya. A total of 120 respondents were selected, consisting of the villages’ tuha peut and public figures. The simple random sampling was used as the sampling technique with the Slovin formula for determining the number of samples. The multiple linear regression was employed as the data analysis technique, facilitated by the SPSS version 21. The results indicate that the public participation (X1), human resource competency (X2), and supervision (X3) variables either partially or simultaneously have significant effects on the accountability of village fund management (Y).


Author(s):  
Cahyadi Saputra Akasse ◽  
Muh Akbar ◽  
Arianto Arianto

Public Relations has an important role in educating and providing understanding to the public in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic as it is now. In this case, Public Relations acts as an intermediary between the government and the community by conveying policies related to the government's efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This study aims to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of PR strategies in delivering information on COVID-19 using social media, such as: websites, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative with a case study approach. Then the withdrawal of research informants using purposive sampling technique, informants consist of people who are directly involved with the delivery of information on covid-19 by Public Relations, with qualitative data collection consisting of depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation. The results of the study show that there are several advantages, namely (1) wide reach and large number of followers, (2) fast information updates, and (3) presenting informative and educative content. The shortcoming in question is that the management of social media is not yet maximal, which is less interactive in responding to public comments through comments on social media. The limitation of this study is that researchers only focus on the PR strategy in delivering information about COVID-19 in Gorontalo Province through social media only and not at the level of other conventional media, namely through websites, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. The value and originality of this research is the delivery of information and efforts to prevent the spread of covid-19 which is conveyed through social media PR. The contribution of this research to future PR practices is a deeper implementation of the concept of digital PR, especially during a pandemic like now where everything is done online.


2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 181
Author(s):  
Stefanus Frengki Mbawo

This research was conducted in the area of North Central Timor Government District of Central Miomafo Nian village on 18 November 2013 to 18 May 2014 This study examines the impact of the transformation of the livelihood and economic and social conditions (Case Study On Business / Manganese Mineral Mining Activities Region Iup PT. Bun Yan Hasanah in Nian village Miomafo District of Central North Central Timor). With the aim to determine the impact of the transformation of the livelihood  and  economic  and  social  conditions,  the  type  of  research  used  is descriptive analytical approach using ex post facto that the data collected after the incident  took place.  With each  study variable,  namely  (1) changes  in the orientation of the public about livelihood, (2) economic conditions, (3) social conditions. The sampling technique was conducted by distributing questionnaires and direct interviews or questionnaires to 20 respondents who are involved actively in mining activities. Data were collected and analyzed by using AHP method. Results and discussion illustrate that the impact on the livelihood transformation of economic conditions  showed  the  highest  value  of  67%  and  is  followed  by  changes  in  the livelihood of 25% and 8% of social conditions. The fact indicates that the level 1 criteria matiks that economic criteria with sub-criteria fulfillment necessities of life ie 27% priority to the welfare of society villagers Nian District of Central Miomafo TTU.


Society ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 640-649
Author(s):  
Rina Fitriana ◽  
Dadan Sujana ◽  
Dino Gustaf Leonandri

This research aims to analyze women’s participation in tourism activities in the Outer Baduy tribe, according to the tourism components consisting of attraction, amenity, accessibility, and ancillary (supporting factors). This research uses a qualitative research method, in which data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. This research involved 18 informants from several stakeholders, such as the tourism awareness group, handicraft producers, homestay and restaurant owners, government officers, and tourists who have visited the destination. Informants’ selection uses a purposive sampling technique. According to the tourism components, the research results show women’s participation in tourism activities in the Outer Baduy tribe, only two of four tourism components: attraction and amenity. In the attraction component, women possess more or less the same level of participation as men. However, in the amenity component, women may have a higher level of participation than men may. In the accessibility and ancillary (supporting factors) components, only men participation existed. The limited level of women’s participation is rooted deep and taken for granted in their culture. The women themselves do not dispute inequality and disparity because they consider their role as women in the domestic sector and not in the public sector.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-229
Author(s):  
Umi Faizah ◽  
Muhammad Nur Ihwan Afif ◽  
Maslihan M. Ali

This research entitled Effect of Promotion on Murabahah Financing Product Preferences (Case Study in KSPPS BMT Bina Ummat Sejahtera Branch Pati). This study aims to find out: (First) knowing the promotion strategy of murabahah financing by account officer (AO) to prospective members in KSPPS BMT Bina Ummat Sejahtera Branch Pati Branch Pati, and (Second) Knowing the influence of promotions made by account officers (AO) in KSPPS BMT Bina Ummat Sejahtera Branch of Branch Pati against murabahah financing product preferences. The type of research used is field research using a quantitative approach. The population in this study were Murabahah financing customers in KSPPS BMT Bina Ummat Sejahtera Branch Pati as many as 60 people. The sampling technique uses Probability Sampling. The sampling technique is Simple Random Sampling technique. Data collection methods for questionnaires that have been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis techniques include linear regression analysis, partial t test, and simultaneous f test. The results of this study indicate that: (First)  promotion strategy of murabahah financing by account officer (AO) to prospective members in KSPPS BMT Bina Ummat Sejahtera Branch Pati by offering directly to the community, using both print and social media and providing murabahah financing services to the public. (Second) promotion conducted by account officer (AO) at KSPPS BMT Bina Umm Sejahtera Branch Pati gives influence to murabahah financing product preferences to choose murabahah financing in KSPPS BMT Bina Ummat Sejahtera Branch Pati, this can be seen from the significance value of promotion influence on financing preferences murabahah of 0.000 <0.05, then the hypothesis is acceptable.


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-99
Author(s):  
Iman Sidik Nusannas

This research has the title "The Influence of Entrepreneurship Education and Family Environment on Entrepreneurial Interest (Case Study of College Students of Economics in Purwakarta)" compiled by Iman Sidik Nusannas. The growing interest in entrepreneurship is determined by many factors. But in this study there are two main factors that are considered to have a major contribution in growing the interest of one's entrepreneurship. In addition, this is strongly influenced by the adequate entry of information about the object of interest. Information on the success of a business raises an understanding to the public that the entrepreneur has a proven prospect of success. This study aims to examine how the Effect of Entrepreneurship Education and Family Environment on Entrepreneurial Interest (Case Study of Higher Education Economics Students In Purwakarta). Data collection was done through distributing questionnaires addressed to 96 students who had attended entrepreneurship education course by using Accidental sampling technique. To test the hypothesis, there are two tests that are T test (partial), F test (simultaneous) with the help of IBM SPSS software version 23. The results showed that the Entrepreneurship Education and Family Environment has a positive effect on Entrepreneurship Interest among students.   Keywords : Entrepreneurship Education, Family Environment, and Interests Entrepreneurship


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