scholarly journals The time abroad project – German and British students’ expectations for their stay abroad

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Leahy
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Bilateral Agreements ◽  
Student Profiles ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Student Exchange ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Incoming Students

In the UK the number of students studying for a language degree and spending an extended period abroad has been declining for some years. This trend has a negative effect on the number of incoming students too since student exchange is often based on bilateral agreements between institutions. In order to work towards overcoming the reluctance of UK students to go on a placement abroad, it is important to gain a better understanding of typical student profiles and their expectations of an exchange semester. Using a quantitative research approach this study looks at British and German students’ expectations before their time abroad and their views after their return. The results show similarities between the two cohorts, but also striking differences. In particular, the expectations regarding students’ main goals vary considerably.

Entrepreneurial Orientation and Business Growth

2021 ◽  
pp. 226-244
Author(s):  
Mugove Mashingaidze ◽  
Mapeto Bomani ◽  
Evelyn Derera
Keyword(s):  
Risk Taking ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Gathering Data

The chapter investigated the influence of the entrepreneurial orientation dimensions (i.e., risk-taking, innovativeness, and proactiveness) on SME growth in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. A quantitative research approach using a structured questionnaire was adopted for gathering data. A simple random technique was employed to identify the respondents from the urban area of Masvingo. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were utilised for data analysis. The results showed that risk-taking and proactiveness have a significant positive impact on business growth while innovativeness had an insignificant negative effect on SMEs' business growth. The chapter recommends more effective training programmes on entrepreneurial orientation and entrepreneurship before providing financial assistance. Furthermore, SMEs should focus on innovation to gain high financial returns. Future research could focus on the mediating variables between entrepreneurial orientation and business growth relationships within and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals A Comparative Analysis of Start-Up Entrepreneurship Support between the UK and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz Abdulmohsen Al Falih
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Support Systems ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Start Ups

Start-ups in many countries face numerous challenges especially the inadequacy of financial and professional support. Lending to startups is perceived as risky due to the high possibility of business failures.  Globally, there is a consensus on the significance of entrepreneurship particularly for social and economic development. Consequently, the correlation between startups and entrepreneurial support has attracted immense interests from researchers and policymakers.In this paper, the researcher sought to identify the support systems availed to startups in the UK and Sudi Arabia and compare the ease of establishing new businesses between the two countries. A qualitative and quantitative research approach was adopted with a sample of 100 participants from each country. The data collected wasanalysed using statistical package for social scientists (SPSS) and presented in the form of tables and graphs. The results showed that government support systems had a significant impact on the performance of startup entrepreneurship in the two countries under consideration. It was also found that startup entrepreneurship support systems were more favorable in the UK than in Saudi Arabia. In conclusion, the researcher formulated some recommendations for increasing support for startup entrepreneurship in both countries including the provision of practical programs for encouraging entrepreneurial mindsets, especially among learners.

scholarly journals Company global competitive strategy and employee’s awareness

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-64
Author(s):  
Mariusz Urbanski
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Global Strategy ◽  
The Body ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Brand Building ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Large Enterprises

In the era of industrialization, the role of company's global strategy has a significant role in surviving in a competitive environment. The global strategy has the major weapon to compete with the competitors and achieve a higher level of performance. In this direction, the awareness of global strategy among employees has key importance. However, in most companies, the level of awareness among the employees is low, which has a negative effect on the global strategy. This study aims to examine the level of awareness among employees concerning the company's global strategy. This study selected large enterprises from Poland. Data were collected from the employees of large enterprises from Poland. A cross-sectional research design was used in the present study under a quantitative research approach. In this research, first-hand data was collected from one point in time. A total of 200 questionnaires were used to collect data and distribute it to employees, of which 82 valid responses were received for data analysis. It is an important investigation that is not documented in previous studies. Particularly, large enterprises from Poland were not considered by the previous studies. This study significantly contributed to the body of knowledge. Along with the theoretical implications, the current study also has practical implications. Results of the study highlighted valuable insights for the large enterprises to enhance the company's global strategy through employee awareness. It is also evident from the results that awareness about the global strategy could promote the employee motivational level. Therefore, employees want to adopt the global strategy. Employees also highlighted that global strategy is important for brand building, innovation, and expansion to the new market. According to the employees, the major benefits of the global strategy include increasing the product quality, increasing sales, brand recognition promotion, increasing the profit, increasing the customers, gaining competitive advantage, and reducing the cost. Thus, to achieve higher performance through global strategy benefits, a company must have well planned global strategy. Therefore, the study's findings have valuable importance for the practitioners to promote large enterprises in Poland.

scholarly journals The Positive Impact of Inter-Organizational Networking in Innovation in Biotechnology Industry: Comparative Case Analysis of Biotech Network One Nucleus

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-88
Author(s):  
Vivek Verma ◽  
Vasilki T Zoumpa
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Biotechnology Industry ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Party Organizations ◽  
Approval Rate ◽  
The Uk

To further substantiate the role of inter-organizational networking in innovation, we explored the positive impact of large networks on innovation in the biotechnology industry. The research was conducted in two parts. In the first part, a qualitative research methodology using exploratory case study is performed on the three SME members of the UK-based biotech network One Nucleus. In the second part, a quantitative research approach using comparative empirical OECD data analysis is performed. The two research methodologies used are subsequently linked together thorough a unique research approach known as processual research. A new insight is explored regarding issues linked to inter-organizational networking, like the role of networks on organizational learning, the role of third party organizations within networks, diversity of partners and the nature of learning (localized vs. global) within biotech networks. The primary data is generated on the number of alliances, types of alliances and types of innovation, whereas innovation is measured as a dependent variable. Empirical results obtained clearly indicate that innovation output (patent approval rate, patent success rate) with respect to each alliance made by the sample firms is positively impacted by the parent biotech network One Nucleus.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Efikasi Diri terhadap Perilaku Menyontek Siswa Sekolah Dasar selama Pembelajaran Daring

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-90
Author(s):  
Anitasari Anitasari ◽  
Olivia Pandansari ◽  
Rika Susanti ◽  
Kurniawati Kurniawati ◽  
Abdul Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cheating Behavior ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Negative Effect

Rendahnya efikasi diri pada siswa dapat mendorong terjadinya perilaku tidak terpuji seperti perilaku menyontek. Sedangkan efikasi diri yang tinggi memungkinkan siswa menjadi pribadi yang mampu menyelesaikan semua tugas sekolah dengan usaha dan kemampuan yang dimiliki. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh efikasi diri terhadap perilaku menyontek siswa sekolah dasar selama pembelajaran daring. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kuantitatif dengan jenis ex-post facto. Populasi pada penelitian ini ialah siswa SD Negeri Talkondo Poncosari, Srandakan, Bantul kelas IV, V, dan VI. Penelitian ini melibatkan seluruh populasi dengan jumlah 45 siswa. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan skala efikasi diri dan skala perilaku menyontek. Selanjutnya, data dianalisis menggunakan analisis regresi sederhana dengan bantuan SPSS 24.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa efikasi diri berpengaruh negatif terhadap perilaku menyontek siswa. Dalam penelitian ini, efikasi diri memberikan pengaruh sebesar 23,9% terhadap perilaku menyontek siswa, sedangkan sisanya dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut, guru dan orang tua perlu melakukan berbagai upaya untuk meminimalisir terjadinya perilaku menyontek, khususnya saat pembelajaran daring seperti saat ini. The Effect of Self-Efficacy towards Cheating Behavior of Elementary School Student during Online LearningLow self-efficacy in students can encourage the occurrence of disgraceful behavior such as cheating behavior. While high self-efficacy enables students to become persons who can complete all of the school assignments with their efforts and abilities that they have. The purpose of this research is to find out the effect of self-efficacy on the cheating behavior of elementary school students during online learning. This research uses a quantitative research approach with a type of ex-post-facto. The population in this research are students of Talkondo Poncosari State Elementary School  Srandakan, Bantul in IV, V, and VI grades. This research implicates the entire population with a total of 45 students. Data are collected by using the scale of self-efficacy and the scale of cheating behavior. Furthermore, the data are analyzed by using simple regression analysis with the help of SPSS 24.0. The result of the research shows that self-efficacy has a negative effect on students' cheating behavior. In this research, self-efficacy provides an effect of 23.9% towards students' cheating behavior, while the remainder is affected by other factors. Based on the result of the research, teachers and parents need to make various efforts to minimize the occurrence of cheating behavior, particularly during online learning as of today.

scholarly journals Determinants of Capital Structure in Financial Institutions: Evidence from selected Micro Finance Institutions of Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kanbiro Orkaido
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Capital Structure ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Leverage Ratio ◽  
Negative Effect

The aim of this study was to identify MFIs specific determinants of capital structure of selected micro finance institutions in Ethiopia. The researcher employed quantitative research approach with explanatory research design. The result of regression analysis showed that out that variables like growth, profitability, firm size, age, and asset tangibility have positive and statistically significant effect on leverage ratio. Whereas, profitability has statistically significant and negative effect on capital structure. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher concluded that the firm specific determinants of capital structure of micro finance institutions in Ethiopia were growth, profitability, firm size, age, and asset tangibility.

DAMPAK PROGRAM DIKLAT ONLINE TIK GURU PUSTEKKOM TERHADAP AKSESBILITAS KONTEN PEMBELAJARAN PADA FITUR RUMAH BELAJAR

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Eni Susilawati
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Online Training ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Intensity Level ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Ict Training ◽  
The Impact

The research objective is to analyze the impact of the participation of online  ICT teacher training to increase the number of accessibility the learning content of features in Rumah Belajar. This research used the quantitative research approach with descriptive quantitative analysis methods to be able to describe how the increase in accessibility features of Rumah Belajar and utilization in learning in school. Samples were selected in this study are all online training participants at 15 locations online training that has been conducted by Pustekkom in 2015 and 2016 in 2015. The data was collected using a questionnaire and a list of open questions in accordance with the purpose of research. The results showed that 1) online ICT teacher training participants, after completing the Pustekkom  training online  using become more motivated to access other feature in Rumah Belajar; 2) The order of the percentage of the intensity level of accessibility to the other features of Rumah Belajar are: Sumber Belajar 23%, BSE 23%, Bank Soal 21%, Kelas Maya 13%, Lab Maya 6%, Karya Guru 4%, Wahana Jelajah Angkasa 4%, Peta Budaya 4% and Karya Komunitas 2%, and ICT training online using the application PKB Rumah Belajar can be used as a reference for efforts to develop a web-based learning applications, in particular for the development of Rumah belajar portal belongs Pustekkom Kemendikbud. Tujuan penelitian yaitu untuk menganalisis dampak keikutsertaan diklat online  TIK guru Belajar terhadap peningkatan jumlah aksebilitas konten pembelajaran pada fitur-fitur rumah belajar. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode analisis kuantitatif secara deskriptif untuk bisa menggambarkan bagaimana peningkatan aksesbilitas fitur-fitur rumah belajar dan pemanfaatannya dalam pembelajaran di sekolah. Sampel yang dipilih dalam penelitian ini adalah semua peserta diklat online  pada 15 lokasi diklat online yang telah dilaksanakan oleh Pustekkom pada tahun 2015 dan 2016. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dan daftar pertanyaan terbuka sesuai dengan tujuan penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 1) peserta diklat online TIK Guru, setelah mengikuti diklat online Pustekkom, menjadi lebih termotivasi untuk mengakses fitur-fitur lainnya dalam Rumah Belajar; 2) Urutan prosentase tingkat intensitas aksesbilitas terhadap fitur-fitur Rumbel selain Pengembangan Keprofesian berkelanjutan (PKB) adalah: Sumber Belajar 23%, Buku Sekolah Elektronik (BSE) 23%, Bank Soal 21%, Kelas Maya 13%, Lab Maya 6%, Karya Guru 4%, Wahana Jelajah Angkasa 4%, Peta Budaya 4% dan Karya Komunitas 2%; dan 3) diklat online TIK menggunakan aplikasi PKB. Rumah belajar bisa dijadikan referensi bagi upaya pengembangan aplikasi pembelajaran berbasis web, khususnya bagi pengembangan portal Rumah Belajar milik Pustekkom Kemendikbud.

PROGRAM BIMBINGAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Ismaniar Ismaniar Ismaniar
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Guidance Program ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
11Th Grade

The present study is aimed at developing effective guidance program for increasing student’s learning motivation. The present study applies quantitative research approach with nonequivalent pre-posttest control group quasi-experimental design, and nonrandom-purposive sampling technique. The data were collected using inventory, interview, and documentary study. The study comes up with the main finding that the tested guidance program is proven to be effective for increasing learning motivation students of 11th grade at SMA Kartika XIX-2 Bandung.

Pengaruh Etika Bisnis Islam Terhadap Kesejahteraan Pedagang (Studi Kasus Pedagang Pusat Pasar Medan)

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 185
Author(s):  
Ya’ti Ikhwani Nasution
Keyword(s):  
Free Will ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Islamic Business Ethics ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
Market Center ◽  
Positive Effect

The purpose of this study is to find out whether there is an influence of Islamic business ethics with the variables of unity, equilibrium, free will, responsibility, benevolence and the welfare of traders in the Pusat Pasar Medan. This research is a quantitative research and the analysis used is multiple regression analysis. The data collection technique used is the questionnaire method obtained directly from the respondent, namely the Pusat Pasar Medan Trader. Analyzed using statistical tools, namely SPSS Version 22. Based on the results of data processing has shown that there is a significant influence as partially and simultaneously among the unity, equilibrium, free will, responsibility and benovelence towards the welfare of traders in the Medan Market Center. For unity, free will, responsibility and benovelence have a positive effect on the welfare of traders in Medan Market Center. While the equilibrium variable has a negative effect on the welfare of Medan Market Center traders. The adjusted R square value is 0.345. This means that 34.5% increase in welfare can be explained by independent variables, namely the variables of unity, equilibrium, free will, responsibility and kindness. While 65.5% is explained by other factors.

Family Environment, Sibling Relationship and Rivalry towards Quality of Life

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rugayah Hashim ◽  
Hashim Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Sibling Rivalry ◽  
Sibling Relationship ◽  
Family Quality Of Life ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Economic Developments

Kinship, family composition and household dynamics among siblings are developed positively or negatively in early life right through adulthood. Hence, the purpose of this paper is highlight the importance of family environment in influencing sibling relationship, with emphasis on sibling rivalry. Determining the factors that contribute towards sibling competition is important in counselling and assisting individuals with family issues. From a quantitative research approach, the findings showed that sibling relationships are problematic and has led to jealousies and prejudices especially if parents take sides. Family ties depend on happy sibling interactions which indirectly affects socio-economic developments as social ills are resolved. In ameliorating these private and sensitive issues among family members, the holistic society will benefit psychologically and happiness as well as a better quality of life will be attained.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Sibling rivalry; family; quality of life; socio-economic impact

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