scholarly journals Linking entrepreneurial orientation and managerial capacity to performance in dairy farms

2022 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Daneluz ◽  
Mario Duarte Canever ◽  
Helenice González de Lima ◽  
Rogerio Folha Bermudes ◽  
Gabrielito Rauter Menezes
Keyword(s):  
Path Analysis ◽  
Succession Planning ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Dairy Farms ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Performance Expectations ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Performance Expectation ◽  
Path Analysis Approach ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract: The main objective of the study is to develop and test a model that emphasizes the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and managerial capacity (MC) to the performance of dairy farms. This article also examines the effect of these variables on performance expectations as well as the succession planning of farms. Cross-sectional data were collected out of a sample of 158 dairy farmers in 2017 in Brazil. A path analysis approach has been applied to validate the hypothesized model. Results show that between EO dimensions, innovativity has the greatest impact on performance as well as on MC. MC is not significantly related to the current performance on dairy farms, but it is so to the performance expectation, which in turn has an impact on the succession planning of farms. The age of the farmers moderates the relations hypothesized in the model, especially between innovativity, proactivity, and MC in the farms’ performance.

Physical Activity and its Influencing Factors in Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Dementia: A Path Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110339
Author(s):  
Bei Li ◽  
Xiuxiu Huang ◽  
Chenchen Meng ◽  
Qiaoqin Wan ◽  
Yongan Sun
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
The Status ◽  
Path Analysis Approach ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Dementia is prevalent in worldwide, and increases the care burden and potential costs. Physical activity (PA) has been increasingly shown to be beneficial for them. This was a cross-sectional observational study aiming to investigate the status of PA among community-dwelling older adults with dementia in Beijing or Hangzhou, China, and verify the relationships between neuropsychiatric symptoms, activities of daily living (ADL), caregivers’ fear of patients’ falling and their PA using a path analysis approach. The level of PA among 216 included people with dementia was low. PA was related to the neuropsychiatric symptoms, with ADL and caregivers’ fear of patients’ falling have mediation roles. The findings indicated that person-centered strategies related to the management of these symptoms might be helpful to improve ADL, relieve caregivers’ concerns about them falling and consequently foster positive participation in PA.

scholarly journals ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION AND EXTERNAL TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION: AN EMPIRICAL TEST ON PERFORMANCE OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED NEW VENTURES

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 544-561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Cai ◽  
Qing Liu ◽  
Shengliang Deng ◽  
Dan Cao
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Empirical Test ◽  
New Ventures ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Complex Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Technology Acquisition ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

This research investigates the effects of entrepreneurial orientation and external technology acquisition on the performance of technology-based new ventures in the context of a transitional economy. An analysis of the cross-sectional data from 123 Chinese technology-based new ventures was conducted. The results of the analysis support the contention that both the acquisition of external technology and entrepreneurial orientation improve new ventures’ performance. Additionally, the interaction of entrepreneurial orientation and external technology acquisition positively moderates the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and performance of technology-based new ventures. Overall, this study contributes to our enhanced understanding of the complex relationship among entrepreneurial orientation, external technology acquisition and firm performance under transitional economic conditions. Firms from emerging economies, especially technologybased new ventures, may find the study findings useful in guiding their decision on external technology acquisition.

scholarly journals Relevance of Entrepreneurial Orientation and its Effect on the Performance of Smes in Asaba, Delta State

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 13-30
Author(s):  
Marcus EKURE ◽  
EDWARD OGBONNIA ELEJE
Keyword(s):  
Risk Taking ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
Medium Scale ◽  
Competitive Aggressiveness ◽  
Entrepreneurial Training ◽  
The Relationship

The study investigated the relevance of entrepreneurial orientation on the performance of Small and Medium scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Delta State. Other specific objectives are to determine the relationship between proactiveness and SMEs performance; to assess the connection between competitive aggressiveness and SMEs performance; to ascertain the connection between risk-taking and SMEs performance. A cross sectional research design was adopted for the study. A structured questionnaire was developed to elicit data from respondents for the study. This study specifically focused on relationship between proactiveness, competitive aggressiveness, innovativeness and the relationship between risk-taking and SMEs performance. All the staff of selected SMEs were sampled. The analytical technique used for hypotheses testing was the chi-square, using Stata version 13. Findings revealed that, all variables used in this study had a significant and positive relationship with performance of SMEs. Thus, the study concludes that entrepreneurial orientation has a significant relationship with performance of Small and Medium scale Enterprises (SMEs). This study therefore recommends amongst others that more intensive entrepreneurial training and practice be done by students in tertiary institutions as there seems to be no job waiting for graduates among the teeming youths we have in Nigeria today.

scholarly journals MOTIVASI BELAJAR SEBAGAI MEDIATOR HUBUNGAN KECERDASAN ADVERSITAS DAN PROKRASTINASI AKADEMIK PADA MAHASISWA YANG AKTIF BERORGANISASI

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dwi Nur Rachmah ◽  
Marina Dwi Mayangsari ◽  
Sukma Noor Akbar
Keyword(s):  
Path Analysis ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Academic Procrastination ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

Abstrak: Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kecerdasan adversitas terhadap prokrastinasi akademik secara langsung atau melalui motivasi belajar. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan metode cross sectional study. Subjek penelitian adalah 50 mahasiswa kedoktoren Universitas Lambung Mangkurat yang aktif berorganisasi yang diambil dengan teknik cluster random sampling. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan skala kecerdasan adversitas, skala motivasi belajar, dan skala prokrastinasi akademik. Sebelum digunakan untuk penelitian, instrumen diucobakan untuk memastikan kadar validitas dan reliabitasnya tinggi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan statistik deskriptif, regresi ganda, dan analisis jalur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kecerdasan adversitas berpengaruh secara langsung maupun secara tidak langsung melalui motivasi belajar terhadap prokrastinasi akademik. Kata Kunci: kecerdasan adversitas, motivasi belajar, prokrastinasi akademik, mahasiswa yang aktif berorganisasi LEARNING MOTIVATION AS A MEDIATOR OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADVERSITY QUOTIENT AND ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION IN STUDENTS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN ORGANIZATIONS Abstract: This research was aimed to reveal the influence of Adversity Quotient on academic procras- tination students actively involved in organizations either directly or through motivation. The research design utilized the cross sectional study and the cluster random sampling with 50 respondents. The instruments were Adversity Quotient questionnaires, motivation questionnaires, and academic procrastination questionnaires. Data were analyzed by using the path analysis. The findings showed that Adversity Quotient indirectly influenced academic procrastination without motivation and also Adversity Quotient indirectly influencedacademic procrastination through motivation. Keywords: Adversity quotient, motivation, academic procrastination, students actively involved in organizations

scholarly journals Exploring the relationship between pain intensity and knee moments in participants with medial knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen. Huang ◽  
Ping-Keung. Chan ◽  
Kwong-Yuen. Chiu ◽  
Chun-Hoi. Yan ◽  
Shun-Shing. Yeung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Knee Adduction Moment ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knee Oa ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
External Knee Adduction Moment

Abstract Background High biomechanical loading is believed to be a risk factor to pain in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA), but controversial findings have been reported on the relationship between external knee adduction moment (KAM) and pain. A more comprehensive analysis considering other factor such as external knee flexion moment (KFM) could help better reveal this relationship. This study explored the relationship between external knee adduction moment and pain intensity in participants with knee osteoarthritis (OA) using an integrated path analysis model. Methods This was a cross-sectional study based on laboratory setting. Forty-seven participants with clinical and radiographic medial knee OA were analyzed for their external knee adduction moment (KAM) and knee flexion moment (KFM) during walking using a motion analysis system. Pain intensity was measured by visual analogue scale (VAS) and the pain subscale of the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score. Varus/valgus alignment was captured and quantified using a bi-planar X-ray system. Using a path analysis model, the relationships between pain intensity, KAM, KFM, OA radiographic severity, knee varus angle and walking speed were examined. Results The proposed path model met the goodness-of-fit criteria. Based on this model, KAM had a negative effect on VAS pain indirectly through the mediation of KFM. The model indicated KAM and KFM were negatively related to one another; and KFM was positively related to VAS. The KAM index, defined as (KAM/ (KAM + KFM)), was negatively related to VAS. Conclusions Path analysis enabled the construction of a more integrated pathokinematic framework for people with knee OA. The KAM index which reflected the load sharing on the frontal and sagittal planes also revealed its relationship with pain. Re-distribution of mechanical loading from frontal to sagittal plane might be a strategy for pain avoidance associated with mechanical irritation.

Entrepreneurial competencies, entrepreneurial orientation, entrepreneurial network, government business support and SMEs performance. The moderating role of the external environment

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Buba Musa Pulka ◽  
Azahari Ramli ◽  
Armanurah Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Support ◽  
Entrepreneurial Competencies ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the moderating influence of the external environment on the relationship between entrepreneurial competencies, entrepreneurial orientation, entrepreneurial network, government business support and SMEs performance. The objectives of the study are achieved using the resource-based view and dynamic capability theory.Design/methodology/approachThe survey method of research was used by personally administering questionnaires to the respondents. Multistage sampling techniques are used in selecting 470 SMEs owners/managers that participated in the survey. SPSS 24 and PLS-SEM 3.0 were used in the analysis of the data.FindingsIn the Nigerian context, the findings indicated that EC, EO and GBS directly influence the SMEs performance. Surprisingly, SMEs performance is not influenced by EN. Similarly, EE significantly moderated the relationship between EC, GBS and SMEs performance. On the contrary, EE does not have any moderating influence on the relationship between EO, EN and SMEs performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is limited to northeastern Nigeria. The study is limited to the EC, EO, EN GBS EE and SMEs performance and the use of cross-sectional data. The findings imply that SMEs owners/managers need a high level of entrepreneurial competencies and government business support to achieve a better performance especially in an external environment that is characterised by dynamism, diversity, complexity and hostility. Hence, providing support for both RBV and DCT.Practical implicationsThus, the study offers additional empirical evidence from Nigeria and also expands knowledge and understanding in this field. The findings offer owners/managers, government agencies, financial institutions and other stakeholders of SMEs strategies EC, EO, GBS and EE to achieve a better SMEs performance.Originality/valueThe conceptual framework of the study is unique, and the study was conducted in northeastern Nigeria which is grossly underrepresented in the literature. It also provided understanding on the moderating influence of EE on the framework.

scholarly journals The relationship between the density of flies and the management of livestock waste with the incidence of diarrhea in the community of dairy farmers in Pudak Kulon Village, Ponorogo, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhia Irfan Hanif ◽  
Santi Martini
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Livestock Waste ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Livestock Waste Management ◽  
The Relationship

Diarrhea is still one of community health problems in the world, especially in developing countries such as Indonesia, because of its high morbidity and mortality rates. This study aimed to know the relationship between the density of flies and livestock waste management with the incidence of diarrhea in the community dairy farmers. This study used a descriptive analytic with cross sectional study design. Data was collected using questionnaires, observation sheets, and measurements of the density of flies with a fly method grill and hand counter. Sample research used is as many as 177 family dairy farmers with the sampling method of cluster random sampling. The results of Chi Square test showed a significant relationship between the density of flies with the incidence of diarrhea (p=0.00) and the existence of a significant relationship between livestock waste management with the incidence of diarrhea (p=0.00). It is recommended that dairy farmers could improve their healthy living behaviours and manage the livestock waste.

scholarly journals KINERJA KARYAWAN: PERAN GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DAN KEPUASAN KERJA

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 289-298
Author(s):  
Wier Ritonga ◽  
Machmed Tun Ganyang
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Employee Job Satisfaction ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Performance Satisfaction ◽  
Path Analysis Approach ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose- This study aims to examine the relationship between leadership, job satisfaction, and employee performance. Design/methodology/approach- A total of 45 respondents were used as research samples through questionnaires. Data were analyzed using the path analysis approach with the help of the LISREL program. Findings- The results show that leadership has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction and performance, and job satisfaction has also been shown to have a significant effect on performance. Implications-The results of this study suggest that managers put forward a democratic and supportive style to improve employee job satisfaction through providing opportunities to subordinates to provide ideas/suggestions in various decisions taken by the company, Keywords: performance, satisfaction, leadership style

scholarly journals Benefits of Veterinary Herd Health Management on German Dairy Farms: Status Quo and Farmers' Perspective

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny Ries ◽  
Katharina Charlotte Jensen ◽  
Kerstin-Elisabeth Müller ◽  
Christa Thöne-Reineke ◽  
Roswitha Merle
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Dairy Farms ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Herd Health ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Cross Sectional

Veterinary Herd Health Management plays an important role in veterinary medicine on dairy farms and has also been mandatory at the European Union level since April 21, 2021. Despite the increasing importance of VHHM, little is known about the extent of utilization of VHHM by dairy farmers and their view on this type of collaboration. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to determine the status quo of the currently practiced VHHM in Germany. For this purpose, an online survey was conducted among dairy farmers in November and December 2020. From 216 analyzed questionnaires, about half (n = 106) of the surveyed dairy farmers used VHHM at different scopes. However, regardless of the group, the term “veterinary herd health management” generally was given most relative importance by the participants as a veterinary service for herd fertility improvement, rather than the actual definition of a holistic approach. In contrast to this, the actual motivation of the VHHM participants, to take part in such a program was primarily based on the desire to safeguard animal health by employing preventive measures, that is, to avoid the occurrence of diseases via improved management and to improve farm performance (and profitability). Dairy farmers who opted for VHHM tended to manage larger higher yielding herds than those who did not. Additionally, the farmers in latter farms were more likely to make joint animal health decisions with their veterinarians. Using a latent class analysis, two groups of farmers among farms that were not currently using VHHM were identified, one of which expressed great interest in using VHHM while the other did not. Since the new legal basis makes the topic even more relevant than before, dairy farmers, animals, and veterinarians might benefit from the study to exploit hidden opportunities for VHHM collaboration.

Entrepreneurial orientation and performance: the interaction effect of customer capital

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Jalali ◽  
Mastura Jaafar ◽  
Thurasamy Ramayah
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Interaction Effect ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Customer Capital ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to advance research on entrepreneurial orientation (EO), resource-based view (RBV), customer (relational) capital, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by examining how the interaction effect of customer capital shapes the relationship between EO and firm performance. Design/methodology/approach – This research is considered as a correlational rather than a casual study with 150 questionnaire returned from manufacturing SMEs. This cross-sectional study tested all hypotheses that are related to the research questions and use statistical software SPSS 17 to analyze data. Findings – The study found that a high customer capital strengthens the link between two dimensions of EO (innovativeness and risk taking) and weakens the link between another dimension of EO (proactiveness) and firm performance. Research limitations/implications – First, future studies would benefit from an enhanced development in the measurement of EO dimensions, which relies on richer and more refined conceptualizations. Second, a single informant who was asked to evaluate EO may potentially increase the degree of subjectivity and bias in the responses. Obtaining more than one respondent for the survey from each organization is always highly desirable. Practical implications – The results of the current study cover the limitation of the previous study by independently examining the moderating effect of customer capital as an intangible resource in the relationship between innovativeness and risk taking on firm performance. The paper expands this line of work by adding the idea that the intangible resources of a firm are more likely to contribute to sustaining superior firm performance when they are used with other factors simultaneously. Social implications – Environmental factors, such as government financial aid and protection of organizations outside the industry, may affect the relationship between SMEs and the agents. Establishing extra ties between Iranian firms and agents may be expensive for Iranian manufacturing firms, and they may not be able to create these ties without government support. Originality/value – A research gap exists in understanding how customer capital operates and endows benefits to firms that are beyond their start-up phase and are embarking on international activities. The current study tries to overcome a number of limitations of the previous framework by combining RBV and customer capital. Particularly, “the RBV's lack of specificity have raised questions as to its status as a legitimate theory, and make it difficult to design and test empirically.”

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