The Role of Networks in the Internationalization Process of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises in the Wine-producing Sector

2020 ◽  
pp. 097215092092737
Author(s):  
Mário Franco ◽  
Rui Martins

This study aims to understand the role networks can play in the internationalization process of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in the wine-producing sector. It adopted the qualitative method and focused on a wine-producing network in the Portuguese region of Ribatejo. For data collection, several interviews with key informants, direct observation and documentary analysis were used. Content analysis of the interviews showed that all the actors/partners involved in this study demonstrated their knowledge about the wine tradition and the specificities of the product, and that the wine-producing sector has improved considerably in Ribatejo, mainly at the hands of a new generation of entrepreneurs who have focused on internationalization using the network strategy. Empirical evidences showed that wine-producing SMEs in inter-organizational networks achieve internationalization more easily. The structure of the SMEs studied here is based on an inter-organizational, entrepreneur network, and as such, it is entrepreneurs who define the firm’s positioning based mainly on their intuition, managing to carry out their actions successfully. This study can help the owner-managers of wine-producing SMEs to implement future processes for their internationalization.

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Puspa Indraswari ◽  
Qudsi Fauzi

This study aims to analyze the role of BMT “Amanah Ummah” in empower the small traders. The research methods used in this research was case study qualitative method, using data collection techniques performed with conductive interviews and direct observation with the object of research. The result of this study indicate that BMT has been instrumental in increasing the business of small traders in Karah market. The business improvement from the small traders can be seen from the business turnover, business asset, business income and the stability of their business. The member of BMT in Karah market, on average has increased their business seen from their business volume, increasing of daily inventory such asequipment used for trade and revenues of their business income.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-78
Author(s):  
Muhamad Uyun

The purposes of this research were to find out the roles of psychologists in the scope of education, government and industry. The research used qualitative method and the data collection technique was interview. The key informants in all fields totaling 9 informants were selected by purposive sampling. The results of the study of the roles of psychologists in the field of education actualize the right action in the interaction between each educational factor especially on student acceptance, diversity of students, determining learning strategies and methods, conducting guidance and briefing as well as evaluating results. Furthermore, the roles of the psychologists in the field of government were to create a clean government, good integrity, professional and transparency. Lastly, the role of psychologists in industrial field were related to the development, maintenance and work productivity of employees as well as evaluating prospective employees.


Author(s):  
Zuli Azwen ◽  
Elvina Safitri

This study aims to determine the role of community leaders in shaping the personality of adolescents, the efforts made by community leaders, as well as the obstacles faced in the formation of the personality of teenagers in Tanjung Village. The method used in this research is qualitative method. The research background is located in Tanjung Village, District Bathin VIII, Sarolangun District. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviewand documentation. The results of this study indicate that: The role of community leaders in the formation of adolescent personality is good, by olding programs specifically designed for adolescents so that teenagers can follow and can avoid the form of juvenile delinquency, as well as cooperating with parents as people in the first example by his child. Data collection techniques are through informants. The stages in analyzing the data are: reduction, data presentation and conclusion making. Based on the results of this study indicate the state of personality of adolescents is not good, the efforts made by community leaders in shaping the personality of adolescents in entrepreneurship is good, the obstacles faced come from adolescents, teenage parents, youth education, and communication and information technology that makes adolescents difficult to entrepreneurship. In conclusion, community leaders can shape the personality of adolescents in entrepreneurship, but it must be supported by teenagers and teenage parents themselves. His advice to community leaders must never stop making activities that can make teenagers' personality in entrepreneurship better.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-65
Author(s):  
Ardyan Firdausi Mustoffa ◽  
Ika Farida Ulfah ◽  
Iin Wijayanti

This study aims to describe the role of local government and the participation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the development of Plastic Woven Crafts in Karanggebang Jetis Village, Ponorogo Regency. The theory used in the formulation of the first problem regarding the role of local government uses the theory of Gede Diva (2009) which divides the role of government in three ways, namely the role of government as a facilitator, the role of government as regulator and the role of government as a catalyst. Second, the participation of UMKM actors uses the theory of Cohen and Uphoff in Distianto (2016) into four forms of participation, namely participation in planning, participation in implementation, participation in the utilization of results and finally participation in evaluation.This research uses the descriptive qualitative method. The technique of determining informants using purposive sampling techniques and data collection techniques carried out through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of this research in the efforts to develop UMKM Plastic Weaving Crafts in Karanggebang Jetis Village, Ponorogo Regency, in general, there has been no interference from the government and UMKM entrepreneurs. So far, plastic woven crafts are still not developed. To develop UMKM especially plastic woven handicrafts located in Karanggebang Jetis, it is necessary to have the role of government and participation of UMKM actors.


REFORMASI ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 178
Author(s):  
Roro Merry Chornelia Wulandary ◽  
Abd. Rohman

The Role of Tourism Office Batu City and Punten Village Government in tourism empowerment is very influential to the progress of Apple Picking Tour which is located in Punten Village, Batu City. This research aims to describe the role of Culture and Tourism Office also The Village Government in manifestation and implementation the mechanism of the tourism maximally. The research uses qualitative method with data collection techniques through interview, observation, and documentation. Data analysis is done in several stages, including data eduction, data presentation and taking the conclusion. The results show that the role of Culture and Tourism Office and Village Government in empowering An Apple Picking Tour was carried through collaboration and give encouragement to the society, to establish the Group of Tourism Consciousness/Kelompok Sadar Wisata, and Joint Farmer group/Gabungan Kelompok Tani (Pokdarwis & Gapoktan), having coordination among the Culture and Tourism Office, Village Government and community, and also to have a Development Plan Deliberation (Musrenbang) in a village level. Peranan Dinas Pariwisata Kota Batu dan Pemerintah Desa Punten dalam pemberdayaan wisata sangat berpengaruh pada perkembangan wisata petik apel yang ada di Desa Punten, Kota Batu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan peranan Dinas Pariwisata Kota Batu serta Pemerintah Desa Punten dalam memajukan pariwisata secara maksimal, terutama wisata petik apel yang ada di Desa Punten. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan tehnik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan beberapa tahap, diantaranya reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa peranan Dinas Pariwisata Kota Batu serta Pemerintah Desa Punten dalam mengembangkan wisata petik apel dilakukan melalui kerjasama dan memberikan dorongan kepada masyarakat dengan membentuk Kelompok Sadar Wisata dan Gabungan Kelompok Tani (Pokdarwis & Gapoktan), melakukan koordinasi antara Dinas Pariwisata, Pemerintah Desa dan masyarakat, serta mendorong adanya musrembang di tingkat desa.


Author(s):  
Syafi'i Syafi'i

The leadership of the kiai becomes very important in Islamic boarding school because the development of the quality of pesantren education depends on the competence of the leader, the meaning of the leader here is the kiai or caretaker of the boarding school. This study aims to describe the first role of leadership in improving the quality of education, secondly the leadership of kiai that is effective in improving the quality of education in Islamic boarding schools.This research uses a qualitative method, with a case study in Bahrul Maghfiroh Islamic Boarding School in Malang. Data collection was carried out using interview, observation, and documentation and observation techniques. Data analysis uses descriptive qualitative methods and inductive thinking patterns. The purpose is to analyze the data obtained from field objects, and then to be related to relevant theories.The results showed: 1) The role of the kiai in improving quality in the Bahrul Maghfiroh Islamic boarding school in Malang is as a manager, educator, human resource empowerment, decision maker, attainee of the pesantren, motivator and supervisor. 2) Effective kiai leadership is leadership that builds cooperation with kiai or other institutions, regenerates kiai and builds good relations with the community.


2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. e18153
Author(s):  
Patricia Mara Simões Andrade ◽  
Marcello Romani-Dias ◽  
Caio Sousa

Objective: Propose an unprecedented initial categorization structure on the internationalization process of Brazilian HEIs, according to the Uppsala model Methodology: With the qualitative method, semi-structured interviews were conducted with representatives of the HEIs, reviewing and articulating the literature with content analysis on all data obtained.Originality: The study links a classic approach to internationalization with the current reality of higher education institutions. Thus, it is expected that there will be a new conception on how HEIs can optimize their strategies for international insertion.Main results: The internationalization of HEI can be analyzed by three main categorized elements, they are: i) the drivers; ii) enablers and, iii) obstacles to the internationalization of HEIs, each with their own specific characteristics. Theoretical Contributions: The research presents a conceptual categorization for the essential factors of the internationalization of HEI's, this articulation allows advancing in the literature on internationalization and also on the management models of higher education institutions.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-224
Author(s):  
Agus Saepulloh ◽  
Tjetjep Fachruddin ◽  
Yuliani Yuliani

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis  isi pesan dakwah pada buku Gapleh “Gaul Tapi Soleh”. Secara rinci tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pesan dakwah dari segi akidah, akhlak, dan syariah yang terkandung dalam buku Gapleh karya Ustad Evie Effendie. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif, didasarkan pada asumsi teori analisis isi yang dikembangkan oleh Harold D. Lasswell, untuk memperoleh keterangan dari komunikasi yang disampaikan dalam buku, dan teknik pengumpulan data mengguanakan studi dokumentasi, wawancara  dan pengamatan pada buku Gapleh karya Ustad Evie Effendie. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pesan dakwah pada buku Gapleh karya Ustad Evie Effendie, terdapat kategori pesan dakwah seperti yang telah dipilah yaitu menjadi tiga bagian pesan, diantaranya (a) akidah meliputi nilai-nilai keimanan seseorang muslim. (b) syariah meliputi ibadah yang harus dilaksanakan oleh seorang muslim, dan (c) akhlak meliputi nilai-nilai mengenai pembahasan tentang cara perilaku seseorang terhadap Allah, manusia dan lingkungannya. This study tried to study and analyze the contents of the da'wah message in the book "Gapul But Soleh". In detail the purpose of this study is to find out the message of preaching in terms of aqeedah, morals, and sharia contained in the book Gapleh by Ustadh Evie Effendie. The research method used is a qualitative method, based on the assumption of content analysis theory developed by Harold D. Lasswell, to obtain information from the communication conveyed in the book, and data collection techniques using documentation studies, interviews and briefings on the book Gapleh by Ustad Evie Effendie. The results of this study show da'wah messages on Gapleh's book by Ustadh Evie Effendie, including the category of da'wah messages as they have been divided into three parts of the message, so that (a) the aqid Share the values ​​of one's Muslim faith. (b) shari'a about worship that must be carried out by a Muslim, and (c) adding values ​​about the discussion of how to make one's relationship with God, humans and their environment.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dewi Liesnoor Setyowati ◽  
Hairumini Hairumini ◽  
Tjaturahono Budi Sanjoto ◽  
Muhammad Rais

This study aims to 1) analyze the values of local wisdom Aceh traditional houses to mitigate earthquakes and tsunamis; 2) analyze community perceptions in maintaining (knowledge, attitudes, and behavior) local wisdom of Aceh traditional houses; and 3) reviewingtheroleofparentsinthelocalculturalinheritanceofAcehtraditionalhouses. The method used in this research is the qualitative method. Data collection is done by interviewing, observing, and documenting. The results show that: 1) Rumoh Aceh has the values of local wisdom to mitigate earthquakes and tsunamis. the values of local wisdom exist in the components of building forms and traditional ceremonies of Rumoh Aceh; 2) the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of local wisdom in Rumoh Aceh teaches the community to adapt, care about cultural heritage, and form a social family system, and 3) the role of parents in the cultural inheritance local wisdom of Rumoh Aceh, carried out through civilization and socialization by involving the role of young people in traditional activities.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 842
Author(s):  
Nur Halimah ◽  
Irham Zaki

This study aimed to describe and analyze the role of social capital, as seen from the interrelation of networks, norms, and beliefs in improving the welfare of the community under the indicators of Maqashid Syariah. This study employed a qualitative approach with a case study strategy. Besides, this study has an analysis unit in the form of social capital and improvement of the welfare of the community who received scholarship assistance from Baitul Maal Hidayatullah of Surabaya. Also, data collection was carried out by interview and direct observation of the research object. The analysis technique utilized in this study was an explanatory analysis technique by explaining the results of interviews and direct observation. The study results reveal that social capital with norms, networks, and trust indicators play a role in improving the welfare of the community seen from the aspects of Maqashid Syariah.Keywords: Social capital, Welfare, and Maqashid Syariah


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