Adoption of circular economy for food waste management in the context of a developing country

2021 ◽  
pp. 0734242X2110381
Author(s):  
Yousaf Ali ◽  
Danyal Hakeem Jokhio ◽  
Amna Ali Dojki ◽  
Obaid ur Rehman ◽  
Feroz Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Country ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Misleading Information ◽  
Intrinsic Nature ◽  
Global Concern ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
Food Wastage

Food wastage is a global concern with high economic, social and environmental impacts. Pakistan, a developing country, is also significantly affected by the adverse impacts of food wastage. For overcoming this problem, the transition from a Linear to a Circular Economy (CE) for the management of food wastage can serve as a viable strategy. However, there are barriers of political, technical and cultural nature, which are impediments in the path of this transition. This study aims to identify and prioritize these barriers in order of their significance. This research study evaluated and ranked these barriers using a Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) technique, the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). A total of 15 barriers were analyzed, and the ‘complicated intrinsic nature of CE’, ‘misleading information about shelf-life leading to waste rather than distribution’, ‘the poor economic viability of start-ups with CE model’, ‘corporate and organizational hesitance to change/innovate’ and ‘technological backwardness of farmers/growers on the agricultural production side’ were ranked as the most significant hurdles. The novelty of this study lies in its application. This study is unique as it has focused on developing countries and proposed policy recommendations for the transition towards a CE. In light of the above-mentioned results, this study provides policy recommendations for public and private sector policymakers that would facilitate the food industry in shifting towards the CE model.

EXPLORING THE HR PROFESSIONALS’ EMPLOYEE ADVOCATE ROLE IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY: The case of Malawi

2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (12) ◽  
pp. 39-48
Author(s):  
Rhoda Cynthia Bakuwa
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Line Managers ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Private Sector Organizations ◽  
Public And Private Sector

This study specifically explored the key factors that significantly influence the performance of the employee advocate role by HR professionals in a developing country context – Malawi. The study used a standardised questionnaire administered to a random sample of 305 respondents (95 HR professionals, 121 line managers, and 89 employees) drawn from public and private sector organizations in Malawi. The standard multiple regression results revealed that the perception that HR professionals perform the employee advocate role was mainly influenced by the HR professionals’ ability to motivate employees through organizing regular staff meetings. The main implication of the results of this study is that organization of regular staff meetings to listen to the views and concerns of employees is fundamental to the enhancement of the HR professionals’ employee advocate role. Such meetings provide an opportunity for the employees to have their views and concerns heard which is in line with the current wave of democratic dispensation and freedom of expression in many African countries.

AN ANALYSIS ON INDIA’S MILITARY DEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESS OVER THE YEARS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (9) ◽  
pp. 230-234
Author(s):  
Sumanta Bhattacharya ◽  
Jayanta Ray ◽  
Shakti Sinha ◽  
Bhavneet Kaur Sachdev
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Weapons ◽  
Export Market ◽  
Small Enterprise ◽  
Dual Use ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Transfer Of Technology ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Military Development ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
Made In

India has signed agreement with Philippines BrahMos and now India is going to sign deal with Korean next Gen gunship. India is emerging as an alternative to China in export of defense items .India’s Made in India programme has led to the development of indigenous products with both Public and Private sector involved and also start-ups and small enterprise have entered, Today, India has the largest ground force in the world and the 4th largest army, it has world’s finest weapons, aircrafts and submarine. Since Independence India has advanced its defence sector with research and development , along with making India a nuclear state and production of dangerous weapons , along with that Indian has around 120-130 warheads and have exported artillery to UAE , missiles and aircrafts to Maurities and Myanmar , in the upcoming years it is going to amplify its export market. With upcoming threats from China and Pakistan, India has also strengthened its nuclear weapons. India has signed agreement with 20 countries for the transfer of technology and use of dual use technology. Keywords: Indian, defence, indigenous product, artillery export, China, Pakistan, nuclear weapons, ground force.

Leader behaviour to achieve employee engagement in Ghana: a qualitative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-37
Author(s):  
Theresa Obuobisa-Darko ◽  
Kwame Ameyaw Domfeh
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Employee Welfare ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify the behaviour of leaders that enhances employee engagement (EE) in organisations. It locates the importance of EE and the role leaders play within the public sector in a developing country and finds answer to the question on the behaviour of the leader that causes employees to be engaged.Design/methodology/approachThe paper uses qualitative method to identify the behaviour of leaders that causes and enhances employees to be engaged. It proposes a framework outlining what the leader does to ensure EE.FindingsBased on results of data analysed, six behaviours of leaders were identified: seeking employee welfare and caring; openness and information flow; conscientiousness; good and cordial relationship; fairness and trust and lastly involvement in decision making.Research limitations/implicationsLimitation of the study was that it did not focus on the entire public sector but was carried out in only one company. It is therefore recommended that further studies could be carried out with focus on other public sector organisations to confirm the leader behaviour identified. Again, a comparative study between public and private sector organisations could be carried out to ascertain if there are differences in the behaviour of the leaders that cause employees to be engaged in these two different sectors.Practical implicationsThe study develops a framework outlining behaviour which leaders within organisations could exhibit to enhance EE and thus organisational success.Originality/valueThe paper provides a framework that shows leader behaviour that causes EE in organisations in a developing country. This framework will be helpful to leaders in organisations to behave in specific ways to enhance EE and for researchers who want to conduct research in this field of study.

Corporate Social Reporting Practices In India

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr Vipin Bihari Srivastava ◽  
Dr Manoj Kumar Mishra ◽  
Dr Wogari Negari
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Social Information ◽  
Social Reporting ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Reporting Practices ◽  
Corporate Social Reporting ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Corporate Social

"This paper aims to examine the extent of corporate social reporting practices in the annual reports of companies in India and to ascertain the differences if any, between public sector and private sector companies and to investigate what were the determinants of corporate social reporting . The study intends to answer the research questions which include: a) what variables could represent a Conceptual Model of Corporate Social Reporting consists of dependent variables and Independent variables? b) What are the factors of Corporate Social Reporting (COSOR) and how valid and reliable are these factors? c) What is the degree of COSOR by factors in public and private sector companies? d) What are the determinants of COSOR? What is the level of their influence on COSOR? A sample of 120 listed companies of National Stock Exchange of India was chosen and they were stratified in to public and private sector companies. A Corporate social reporting Index was constructed for data collection through content analysis from the annual reports. The results of the study revealed that social accounting information were disclosed in company’s annual reports, chairman’s speech, directors’ reports, notes to accounts, schedule to accounts and auditor’s report. The degree of corporate social reporting varies between public sector and private sector companies. The public sector companies have disclosed more corporate social reporting information than the private sector companies. The study found that higher the level of capital employed, earnings before depreciation and taxes, total assets and total sales higher was the level of corporate social reporting. However, the degree of influence of determinants on corporate social reporting was different among public and private sector companies. Most of the companies have disclosed corporate social information on voluntary basis. To improve the understandably, uniformity, and comparability of corporate social information, this study suggests making it mandatory. A standard format for disclosure of corporate social information shall be prescribed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs by amending the Indian Companies Act. The concept of social accounting is relatively new in India. This study suggests to include it in the commerce curriculum and also in the curriculum of CA/CWA/CS. Corporate Social Reporting is such a vast area of research that no single study can cover different dimensions related to it. Though some studies including the present study have been conducted on Corporate Social Reporting Practices in India, but still there is much potential of research in this area. Future research in this area will hopefully bring more brightening result measuring and analysing social costs and benefits data by manager as well as by other concerned. Since the subject is in the primary stage, an in-depth research is needed to be done in different sectors such as banking information technology, manufacturing etc. The results are specifically applicable to sample companies and generalisations can be made with caution. The results of the study are based on the data collected from published annual reports of sample companies using content analysis method. Corporate social reporting in company websites, brochures etc are not covered. Social cost and benefit analysis is not covered in this study.

The Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority: A Regional Approach to Water Quality Management

1984 ◽  
Vol 16 (5-7) ◽  
pp. 473-480
Author(s):  
L Jack Davis
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Gulf Coast ◽  
Water Quality Management ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Public Agency ◽  
Public Managers ◽  
Public Reaction ◽  
Public And Private Sector

The Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority is a regional public agency created by the State of Texas to design and implement water quality management systems in three counties surrounding Galveston Bay. This article will outline the water quality management strategy employed by the Authority for a highly industrialized and populated region. Regional treatment and public and private sector cooperation will be presented as a management objective for muncipal and industrial waste disposal. A description of the background and operations of the Authority will be included along with examples of joint or combined wastewater treatment. The pressing problem of hazardous waste management in Texas will be discussed. The Authority's experiences with facility siting and public reaction will be summarized and a new approach to help resolve these issues will be presented. The article will conclude with some thoughts on strategic planning for public managers.

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