scholarly journals An Empirical Analysis of Training Facilities in Micro-Small-Medium Enterprises (MSME) for Self-Help Groups (SHG)

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-42
Author(s):  
Siddhartha Thyagarajan ◽  
Thangasamy Nambirajan ◽  
Ganeshkumar Chandirasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Legal Provisions ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Union Territory ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The article presents the findings from the study on the training facilities in Micro-Small-Medium Enterprises (MSME) for Self-Help Groups (SHG) in the Union Territory of Puducherry region. The research variables were adopted in accordance to the legal provisions of SHG. Primary data of 127 random sample of MSMEs was collected through a survey method using structured questionnaire. Results show that 63% of the MSME has not undertaken any training for their suppliers, while a good proportion of the companies consisting of 15.7% have provided between 1-2 trainings. The study argues that the policy maker should identify large number of economically development-oriented skills and include them in training programmes to encourage increased development of microenterprises.

The Adoption of Financial Accounting Standards for Small Medium Enterprises by Muslim Entrepreneurs

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Muslichah Muslichah ◽  
Sunarto Sunarto ◽  
Anang Amir Kusnanto ◽  
Sri Indrawati ◽  
Hariyanto Hariyanto
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Unexpected Finding ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Chartered Accountants ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study aims to discuss the adoption of financial reporting and accounting standards for small-medium enterprises (SMEs) by Muslim entrepreneurs. A structured questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data from the SME owners. 214 Muslim owners of SME businesses participated in the survey. The results show that only a few Muslim entrepreneurs prepared financial reports regularly. The main reason for preparing the statement is for calculating tax, borrowing money, and decision making. An unexpected finding from this study is that most of the Muslim owners are unaware of Standard for SMEs. Users of SME financial reports include tax authority, banks, and owners, or shareholders. This study enriches the financial reporting studies by examining the accounting standards for SMEs in a Muslim dominated country. The findings of this study also have implications for the Institute of Indonesia chartered accountants (IICA) as standard setter. IICA must routinely disseminate these standards to SMEs and also assist them in preparing financial reports

The Impact of Demographic Factor on Consumer Buying Behaviour: A Study of Retail Sector in Delhi NCR

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamsher Singh ◽  
Ameet Sao
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Retail Sector ◽  
Demographic Shift ◽  
Customer Perception ◽  
Shopping Experience ◽  
Buying Behaviour ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The retail sector is growing a faster pace in India due to demographic shift in population and growing middle class. It is an opportunity for both organized and unorganized sectors. The purpose of this article is to study the customer perception and shopping experience about organized and unorganized retailing with special reference to Delhi and NCR and find out whether the preferences for organized and unorganized retailing are dependent or independent demographic characteristics of consumers. The study has used the primary data collected from 200 respondents through survey method using structured questionnaire. Convenient sampling method was used during the

Information Literacy Skills among Faculty Members in the College of Horticulture, Bagalkote, Karnataka: A Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-75
Author(s):  
K. N. Hemavathi ◽  
M. Chandrashekara
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Total Response Rate ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
College Library ◽  
And Training ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The present study explores the information literacy skills among the faculty members of the College of Horticulture, Bagalkote, Karnataka. A survey method was adopted in the study. The structured questionnaire was designed for data collection. A total of 110 questionnaires were distributed and 90 questionnaires were received back. The total response rate was 81.81 percent. The study found that the majority of the faculty members have better knowledge and skills about the use of different types of sources, tools, and services. The respondents suggested that the college library should conduct seminars, workshops, and training programmes from experts to improve information literacy skills.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN MODEL PELATIHAN AKUNTANSI DALAM UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI KEUANGAN PADA UMKM WIRAUSAHAWAN MUDA

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Ita Rakhmawati
Keyword(s):  
Business Management ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
Training Design ◽  
Operating Income ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Young Entrepreneurs

Small medium enterprises is one of the perpetrators of the economic potential in Indonesia, both in terms of number and its contribution to the national economy. This event will be based on research by the large number of potential young entrepreneurs for small medium enterprises that develop among the students of business management Course Shari'a. However, the potential of encountering problems one is difficult because of the limited structure and capability still managing their finances. The purpose of this research is to know the financial competency mapping and owned by small medium enterprises run by young entrepreneur. Further based on the database used to compile the proper accounting training design. Primary data obtained from in-depth interviews, questionnaires and observation directly. Financial competence that is owned by young entrepreneurs for small medium enterprises can be seen from the source variable capitalization, turnover, business profits and the ability of the application of accounting in the form of presentation of the financial statements. The results showed that most small medium enterprises have difficulty in the sector as well as a good amount of capitalization capital structure. small medium enterprises operational views of the turnover and operating income showed a fairly progressive conditions for businessmen beginners. While the ability of drawing up financial statements still minimal, more that just make a simple cash flow report

scholarly journals PERBANDINGAN FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PENGGUNAAN INFORMASI AKUNTANSI PADA USAHA UKM DI DESA DAN DI KOTA (STUDI KASUS USAHA UKM KABUPATEN REMBANG)

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 151-169
Author(s):  
Rikah Rikah
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Firm Age ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Education Business

This research aims to examine the effect of owner education, business scale, company age and accounting training on the use of accounting information. This research use survey method by using sample of Small Medium Enterprises (UKM) which is in Rembang Regency, sampling in this research is using cluster sampling with obtained research sample counted 120 UKM. 60 UKM from district around Rembang city, and 60 UKM others from district far from Rembang city. The analysis in this study used multiple linear regression analysis. The result of hypothesis show that owner education have positive effect to accounting information, business scale have no significant effect to accounting information, firm age have positive effect to accounting information, accountancy training have positive effect to accounting information.

scholarly journals External Funding And The Development Of Small And Medium-Sized Businesses In The City Of Makassar (Indonesia): An Explanatory Quantitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (49) ◽  
pp. 104-113
Author(s):  
Salmiyah THAHA ◽  
◽  
Chalid I. MUSA ◽  
Basril BADO ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
External Funding ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The City ◽  
Small And Medium Business

Academics are interested in exploring small and medium business actors both from a macro perspective that examines external factors in developing small and medium business actors, as well as from a micro perspective on internal determinants that contribute to the performance for small and medium enterprises. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of entrepreneurial character on external funding and the development of small and medium business actors. This research is a quantitative study that explains the influence of exogenous variables on endogenous variables. Research location in the city of Makassar, South Sulawesi. The population in this study were 136 entrepreneurs who made loans to banks (State-owned enterprises) in the city of Makassar. The sampling of this study used the census sampling method (saturated sample). The data collection method uses a survey method with primary data collection in the form of a questionnaire. Data analysis techniques using structural equation modelling. The results showed that the entrepreneurial character variable had a significant effect on external funding and the development of small and medium business actors. Therefore, based on research findings, efforts to enhance the development of small and medium business actors in further research can develop further models.

scholarly journals KOKON: A Germany-Wide Collaborative Research Project to Identify Needs, Provide Information, Foster Communication and Support Decision-Making about Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Oncology

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corina Güthlin ◽  
Hans-Helge Bartsch ◽  
Stefanie Joos ◽  
Alfred Längler ◽  
Claudia Lampert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Knowledge Database ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Support Decision Making

Background: The German Cancer Aid set up a priority research programme with the intention to generate high-quality information based on evidence and to make this information easily accessible for health-care professionals and advisors, researchers, patients, and the general public. Summary: The Kompetenznetz Komplementärmedizin in der Onkologie (KOKON) received 2 funding periods within this programme. During the first funding period, KOKON assessed patients’ and health-care professionals’ informational needs, developed a consulting manual for physicians, developed an education programme for self-help groups, set up a knowledge database, and developed a pilot information website for patients. Funding period 2 continues with work that allows cancer patients and health-care professionals to make informed decisions about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). For this aim, KOKON evaluates training programmes for physicians (oncology physicians, paediatric oncologists, and general practitioners) and for self-help groups. All training programmes integrate results from an analysis of the ethical, psychological, and medical challenges of CAM in the medical encounter, and the knowledge database is being extended with issues related to CAM for supportive and palliative care. Key Message: A Germany-wide collaborative research project to identify needs, provide information, foster communication, and support decision-making about CAM in oncology is being set up.

scholarly journals Micro Financing Regulation and Women Empowerment

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 18-31
Author(s):  
SHOBHNA JEET
Keyword(s):  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Indian Government ◽  
The Past ◽  
Legal Provisions ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Regulatory Aspect ◽  
Recent Initiative ◽  
Self Help Groups

India has achieved phenomenon economic growth in the past decade, but found lacking in the achievement of targets fixed under millennium development goals by 2015. These development goals have fully acknowledged the incredible role of women in the system, and prompted the policymakers to address the gender issues on every front be it economic, political and social. In this spirit, the empowerment of women has been well considered in the recent literature for making the present systems smoother. The recent initiative of Indian Government in the form of launching a “Women Bank” seems a remarkable step in the direction of women empowerment. However, it raises various questions related to the lending to women and women run businesses, supporting women self-help groups, financial inclusion, etc. There are various measures for women empowerment, but present study is an attempt to explore the existing credit facilities for women in particular through self-help groups. The study aims to highlight key legal provisions in this direction and tries to address the monitoring and regulatory aspect in particular, as the importance of financial regulations at macro level has been widely pronounced by the policymakers for stable financial system.

scholarly journals Household Financial Management of Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises [Manajemen Keuangan Rumah Tangga Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah]

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 219
Author(s):  
Riski Isminar Ardianti ◽  
Siti Nuraini
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Financial Decisions ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Tourist Village ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Financial management is not only needed in large businesses but starts from households, especially in MSME households. This study aims to determine self-awareness to conduct financial management in the household and the application of financial management in the families of MSME families in Taman Sari Village which is a tourist village, the community is a small trader/entrepreneur. This research is a qualitative descriptive study using in-depth interview techniques and focuses group discussions on 35 respondents from married women of various backgrounds and informal sector jobs, primary data to complement and strengthen the analysis of perceptions, opinions of home managers stairs. This study resulted in the majority of the community having the motivation and awareness to get a better economic life but not followed by planning and implementation in conducting good financial management in the household, around 22.9% of respondents who had made plans for future financial goals and has recorded all income, made financial decisions without thinking so much that many have loans, about 25.7% of respondents discuss financial problems with their husbands. The contribution of this research is an input for policymakers and further research to conduct more in-depth research related to financial management in MSME households.

scholarly journals Women Empowerment: Analysis of the Role of Self Help Groups in Empowering Rural Women in Goa

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Joey Joey Henriques
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Employment Generation ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Self Help Group

Self Help Groups have emerged as an important mechanism to bring about socio-economic change in society. Various studies indicate the positive impact that SHGs have had on employment generation, savings, incomes, poverty alleviation and women empowerment. The present study, based on primary data sourced from women members of SHGs located in the state of Goa is an attempt to understand the impact of group membership on its members, particularly women. An attempt has also been made to throw light on the pivotal role that the Self Help Group Promoting Agencies essay in realising the goal of women empowerment. The study also analyses the independence that women exhibit in taking decisions, be it in the economic or political domain.

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