scholarly journals Impact assessment on the performance of e-learning in corporate training programs in the context of globalization

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 398-410
Author(s):  
Roxana Maria Gavril ◽  
Jan Kiehne ◽  
Christian Richard Hell ◽  
Carsten Kirschner
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Development ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
State Education ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The goal of this paper is to identify the main criteria based on which e-Learning is used in organizational development with positive impact on business performance. Globalization has led to a multitude of changing markets, including learning and education. While quality production systems are implemented based on imposed standards, the business knowledge of employees varies in each country, mirroring the education system provided locally. The results are individually different knowledge gaps which challenged the learning industry to develop new strategies embedded in e-learning solutions. Major contribution to theory and practice on combining vision and spoken learning is brought by the work of psychologists and professors of education (Allen, 2012; Mayer, 2009; Hattie, 2009). Their innovations offered solutions for easy access to knowledge and implementation methods, as well as the documentation of the inclusion of videos in e-learning modules (Halls, 2012), offering teachers and trainers the possibility to create a live experience to trainees engaged in e-learning programs. This paper is based on data collected internationally and our empirical research undertaken in Romania, which is Europe’s main cluster for various production industries and world’s second for IT. Based on a questionnaire, we interviewed 18 multinational companies which perform parts of their business activities in Romania. Research results show that with the implementation of an effective e-learning strategy a 40-60% cost reduction, a complete measurability of the learning process and a standardized input and outcome of trainings has been achieved. This paper aims to highlight the impact of e-learning applied for business trainings within global developing companies. This study may be applicable to state education and thus could help to reduce the gap between local education and global expectations.

scholarly journals DAMPAK PINJAMAN DAN BANTUAN MODAL KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA USAHA Studi Kasus UMKM Binaan KADIN Jawa Tengah

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 189
Author(s):  
Hoo Helena Ayu Liani ◽  
Chatarina Yekti Prawihatmi
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
Market Expansion ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

<p>Permasalahan UMKM yang selama ini dipandang utama adalah permodalan. UMKM biasanya tidak memiliki akses yang mudah untuk memperoleh pinjaman untuk modal kerja. Untuk itulah terdapat skema bantuan modal yang disediakan oleh berbagai lembaga keuangan dan lembaga pemerintah untuk mengatasi permasalahan modal di UMKM. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dampak bantuan dan pinjaman modal kerja pada kinerja usaha UMKM yang dibina oleh TTIC Kadin Jawa Tengah. Responden pada penelitian ini adalah  UMKM yang telah dibina oleh TTIC kadin Jawa Tengah, yang berjumlah 20 UMKM. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah melalui wawancara mendalam  dipandu dengan kuesioner. Metode penelitian pada penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif eksploratif . Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa bantuan /pinjaman modal kerja untuk UMKM binaan TTIC Kadin Jawa Tengah memberikan stimulus dalam usaha-usaha mengembangkan kinerja usahanya terutama dalam menambah peralatan, melakuakn inovasi , menambah tenaga kerja sampai dengan usaha perluasan pasar. Meskipun tidak secara langsung, pinjaman /bantuan modal telah berdampak positif terhadap kinerja usaha UMKM binaan TTIC Kadin Jawa Tengah.</p><p>The one of main problem of MSMEs  is capital. MSMEs usually do not have easy access to obtain loans for working capital. For this reason there is a capital assistance scheme provided by various financial institutions and government agencies to address capital problems in MSMEs. This study aims to determine the impact of aid and working capital loans on the performance of SMEs business which is fostered by TTIC Kadin  Jawa Tengah. Respondents in this study are MSMEs that have been fostered by TTIC Kadin Jawa Tengah. The number of respondents are 20 MSMEs. Data collection techniques in this study is through in-depth interviews guided by questionnaires. The research method in this research is descriptive explorative method. The results of this study indicate that assistance / working capital loans for MSMEs fostered by TTIC Kadin Jawa Tengah provide stimulus in the efforts to develop business performance, especially in adding equipment, making innovation, adding labor to market expansion efforts. Although indirectly, the loan / capital assistance has a positive impact on the performance of UMKM business fostered by TTIC Kadin Jawa Tengah.</p>

scholarly journals State Education System with e-learning in Nepal: Impact and Challenges

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
Subarna Shakya ◽  
Gajendra Sharma ◽  
Kamal B. Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Education System ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
The State ◽  
State Education ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

 Education system is upgrading these days with advance technologies that are from conventional learning to E-learning and this is relevant for learner as it is providing flexibility in learning with optional choices for study to the learner with unlimited access of information. E-learning is the effective tools of teaching and learning process these days and different universities of Nepal also broadly adopting this E-learning strategy and offering for distance education or online learning. Here we study the educational situation of rural areas of Nepal comparing to urban areas as well as the barriers of E-learning. The purpose of this paper is to show the changing of learning process from the conventional learning to E-learning in the rapidly changing world and to provide a view of the state of E-learning in Nepal focusing on impact and challenges. It aims to integrate a review of literature to provide a high level comparative view of the state of education system with E-learning. From the studies of all these, we will find the impact and challenges of E-learning as well as why the higher educational institute broadly adopting the E-learning strategy.Journal of the Institute of Engineering, 2017, 13(1): 10-19

scholarly journals The impact of social media on business growth and performance in India

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 190-194
Author(s):  
BALUSAMY S ◽  
VENKATASUBRAMANIAM A ◽  
GIRI N
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Communication Techniques ◽  
Essential Tool ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Scalable Communication ◽  
The Impact

Until the late 1990’s the only form of media known to businesses were television, newspapers and radio, however in the early 2000s, a revolution in media was witnessed and the world was introduced to Social Media. Social Media is a just like any other Form of media is a tool used for communication but at the larger scale for social interaction using highly accessible and scalable Communication techniques. Social media has a positive impact and a positive influence on the company as well as the customers. Social media is becoming an essential tool for marketers, which is at a very minimum investment. In today’s’ scenario consumers judge a company based on their online presence, hence companies can innovate and simultaneously create a strong social presence by always catering to their customers’ needs and concerns.Internationally, companies have adopted Social Media as an essential tool for their marketing campaign; however the same is not adapted in India to a large extent. What are the benefits of Social media? What are the examples of Social media? This study understands the benefits,impact and importance of Social Media on business performance and growth.

scholarly journals Technology Integrated in Interactive Entrepreneurship Activity to Enhance Students Mastery in Mathematics Concept for Active Mathematics Teaching

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 250-255
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Treatment Session ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of interactive entrepreneurship activity in mathematics learning towards students’ mastery in mathematics concepts. The objective is to look at the impact of implementing an active learning strategy combined with technology on mastery of mathematics concepts after engaging in a learning activity. The combination of technology in interactive learning and games kits in the form of interactive entrepreneurship activity has resulted in the innovation of learning strategies to enhance the learning interest, enjoyment and to influence the mastery of students' mathematics concepts. The effectiveness study of the strategy was conducted using an experimental study design that involved 109 students from 2 secondary schools who had participated in a 4-week mathematics learning treatment session. The experiment group was exposed to interactive entrepreneurship activity through the use of a learning kit while the control group followed conventional learning for a selected mathematics topic. Post-test were conducted to see differences in understanding and achievement of mathematics concepts for both groups of students. The results show that there is a significant difference between the mastery of mathematics concept of the experiment group students and the control group students. This shows that the integration of technology in learning activities has a positive impact on student learning. The implications of the study indicate that teachers need to constantly improve pedagogical knowledge based on current technological developments and improve teaching strategies in order to improve student competencies. The parties also need to provide the latest technology to improve the quality of education in line with global developments.

The speed of change and performance risk: examining the impacts of IT spending in the US hotel industry

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nan Hua ◽  
Tingting Zhang ◽  
Melissa F. Jahromi ◽  
Agnes DeFranco
Keyword(s):  
Business Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Performance Risk ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Revenue Volatility ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Speed Accuracy

Purpose This study aims to investigate the impact of the speed of change (trend) in information technology (IT) expenditures on performance risk indicated by revenue volatility in the US hotel industry. Design/methodology/approach To systematically investigate the impacts of IT expenditures on hotel performance risks, this study collects the same store proprietary data of 1,471 hotel properties from CBRE, a leading hotel consulting firm in the USA, from 2011 to 2017, with a total of 10,297 observations. Findings Econometric analyses are performed and results indicate a significant and positive impact of the speed of change of IT systems expenditures on the performance risk after comprehensively controlling for confounding factors following prior research. Originality/value With the increased importance of IT in day-to-day activities, hospitality business owners have started to quickly adjust their investment in IT infrastructure and superstructure to enhance their business performance. However, their fast-changing expenditures may introduce more risks to their businesses based on the speed–accuracy tradeoff, systems theory and the Schumpeterian Growth Model. This study is one of the pioneer projects that ever assessed the impact of IT expenditure and speed of change on performance risks of hotels.

R&D volatility and market value: the role of executive overconfidence

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 411-431
Author(s):  
Benlu Hai ◽  
Qingzhu Gao ◽  
Ximing Yin ◽  
Jin Chen
Keyword(s):  
Business Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Market Value ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Dynamic Perspective ◽  
Innovation Strategies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Significant increase or decrease in research and development (R&D) expenditure may have an immense impact on market value. Based on the punctuated equilibrium theory, this paper aims to empirically analyze the impact of R&D volatilities on market value and the moderating effect of executive overconfidence. Design/methodology/approach The study uses the panel data set that covers 902 Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share manufacturing listed firms and multiple regression method to test the theoretical hypotheses. Findings The results show that both positive and negative R&D volatilities have a robust and significant positive impact on the market value. Further analysis shows that the executive overconfidence positively moderates the relationship between R&D volatilities and market value. Research limitations/implications In a rapidly changing and highly competitive environment, firms should recognize that the balance of innovation strategies will help to bring higher market value. Furthermore, firms could improve corporate governance to make the best of managerial characteristics, such as overconfidence, on the innovation decision-making process. Originality/value By pushing the static perspective to a dynamic perspective and empirically documenting the role of executive overconfidence, this study contributes to the literature on the relationship between R&D expenditure and market value, generating theoretical and practical insights for firms to improve innovation governance and innovation strategies to achieve better business performance.

scholarly journals Customer Value Types Predicting Consumer Behavior at Dutch Grocery Retailers

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Kim Janssens ◽  
Wim Lambrechts ◽  
Henriëtte Keur ◽  
Janjaap Semeijn
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Repurchase Intention ◽  
Value Types ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Retail Formats

The purpose of this paper is to profile three grocery retail formats (non-discounter, soft discounter, and hard discounter) in the Netherlands using Holbrook’s value types. These value types are linked to three consumer behavior outcomes, i.e., Satisfaction, Repurchase intention, and Word-of-Mouth. The impact of the retail formats is evaluated on the importance and performance of the value types, using a questionnaire for each of the retail formats. The relationship between the value types and outcomes is tested with partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Aesthetics, Altruistic value, and Efficiency are positively linked to Satisfaction. In addition, Efficiency is the key driver for Repurchase intention and has a positive impact on Word-of-Mouth. A positive Word-of-Mouth is predicted by Social value and Service excellence. The three examined retail formats show a difference in Holbrook’s value types. Overall, the results of the non- and soft discounters differ from the hard discounters. Remarkably, and contrary to previous studies, the soft discounter’s scores are the highest meaning that consumers are most critical for this retail format. It seems that consumers expect the best of both worlds at soft discounters: low prices, interesting bargains, easy access, but also appealing store design, and excellent service.

scholarly journals Inclusive Work Practices: Turnover Intentions Among LGBT Employees of the U.S. Federal Government

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 482-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghna Sabharwal ◽  
Helisse Levine ◽  
Maria D’Agostino ◽  
Tiffany Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Federal Government ◽  
Turnover Intentions ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Turnover Rates ◽  
Workplace Practices ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Workplace Inclusion ◽  
The Invisible

The federal government lags behind in progressive civil rights policies in regard to universal workplace antidiscrimination laws for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans. The slow progress matters to inclusionary workplace practices and the theory and practice of public administration generally, as recognition of LGBT rights and protection are constitutive of representative bureaucracy and promoting social equity. This study examines the turnover intention rates of self-identified LGBT employees in the U.S. federal government. Using the Office of Personnel Management’s inclusion quotient (IQ), and 2015 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS), we identify links in the relationships between workplace inclusion and turnover outcomes among LGBT individuals. We also examine the impact of agency type on LGBT turnover rates based on Lowi’s agency classification type. Key findings suggest that LGBT employees express higher turnover intentions than those that identify as heterosexuals/straight, and LGBT employees who perceive their agencies as redistributive or communal are less likely to experience turnover intentions. However, an open and supportive workplace environment had a positive impact on turnover, suggesting that to implement effective structural change in an organization’s culture of inclusion, public sector managers must do more than merely “talk the talk.” This finding is also suggestive of LGBT employees’ desire to avoid the stigma of being LGBT and hide their identities. Institutions must heed the invisible and visible identities of their employees to be truly inclusive. Workplace practices that acknowledge the invisible and visible identities of their employees are a positive step toward real workplace inclusion.

scholarly journals Traditional Pollarding Practices for Dimorphic Ash Tree (Fraxinus dimorpha) Support Soil Fertility in the Moroccan High Atlas

Land ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 334
Author(s):  
Abdessamad Fakhech ◽  
Didier Genin ◽  
Mohamed Ait-El-Mokhtar ◽  
El Mustapha Outamamat ◽  
Soufiane M’Sou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Management ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Soil Types ◽  
Spore Density ◽  
High Atlas ◽  
Management Schemes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Bare Soils ◽  
Kjeldahl Nitrogen

Shaping and pollarding of dimorphic ash tree (Fraxinus dimorpha) are two traditional practices used by the local inhabitants in agropastoral parklands of the Moroccan High Atlas to secure their production systems and increase tree production and strength. This study focused on assessing the impact of these practices on soil quality. Abiotic parameters and mycorrhizal attributes of the samples of four soil types related to different ash tree morphotypes were assessed and compared. Rhizospheric soils (Rs) of three F. dimorpha morphotypes were sampled: trees regularly pollarded and shaped for stem anastomosis (An), regularly pollarded multistemmed trees (Na), and multistemmed trees belonging to a public forest under national forestry service management and sporadically illegally pollarded (Fo). The fourth soil was a non-Rs found in bare soils, which represented the control (Nr). Results showed a sizable difference between An soil properties and the other soil types ones, with significantly higher phosphorus (×6), nitrogen (×5), and carbon (×2) levels and higher mycorrhizal (×6) status than Nr soil, and showed 37% more mycorrhization intensity than Fo. Na showed intermediary levels between An and Fo. Fo had ×2 P, ×3 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN), 58% more Total Organic Carbon (TOC) content, and twice the spore density compared with Nr. It is concluded that shaping and pollarding have a positive impact on the soil characteristics of the studied species and could make a useful contribution to sound agroforest management schemes.

scholarly journals The Impact of E-Learning Strategy on Students' Academic Achievement. Case Study: Al- Quds Open University.

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Yousef Abdel Latif Abdel Jawad ◽  
Basem Shalash
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Open University ◽  
Language Programs ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
The Social ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

The study examines the effect of e-learning on the students’ academic performance at Al-Quds Open University. 382 students have been randomly selected from the university's official records where a statistical analysis of the study variables was performed using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences program (SPSS.20).  The study hypotheses were tested by Paired Samples T-tests.The study has revealed that there are statistically significant differences in the students’ academic performance over the implementation of the e-learning strategy with regard to the level of the vast majority of students, gender, educational program, as well as their academic level.The study recommends the necessity of enhancing the e-learning strategy in the higher education institutions to foster the students’ academic performance taking into account the specificity of some learning programs such as the Arabic language programs and the social studies.

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