scholarly journals Small Business and Their Challenges During COVID-19 Pandemic in Developing Countries; in Case of Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abriham Ebabu Engidaw
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Secondary Data Analysis ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Government

Abstract The main objective of this study was to demonstrate the challenges of small businesses during corona virus pandemic in developing countries specifically in Ethiopia. Methodologically, the study deployed secondary data analysis followed descriptive research design. Also, this study was conducted through both qualitative and quantitative research approach. The secondary data analysis result shows that many small and large businesses are suffering challenges and this unprecedented coronavirus crisis has caused destruction for many businesses in the globe and it is challenging to survive with reduced revenue, jobs lost and life slowing down and weak marketing performance even difficult to keep a calm head and their business alive. To support these businesses the government should use different mechanisms by cooperating with wealthy peoples and other non-governmental organizations. Besides, the small business owners should manage expectations and communicate with staff, suppliers, banks, and customers throughout this coronavirus frightening. Reduce expenses, be open to their employees about their finances and keep marketing, use different alternatives to deliver their product and recover from the crisis.

scholarly journals Small businesses and their challenges during COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries: in the case of Ethiopia

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abriham Ebabu Engidaw
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Secondary Data Analysis ◽  
Small Business Owners ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Government

AbstractMainly this study was aimed at demonstrating the challenges of small businesses during the corona virus pandemic in developing countries, specifically in Ethiopia. Methodologically, the study deployed secondary data analysis following a descriptive research design. Furthermore, this study was conducted through both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. The secondary data analysis result shows that many small and large businesses are suffering challenges and this unprecedented coronavirus crisis has caused destruction for many businesses in the globe and it is challenging to survive with reduced revenue, jobs lost and life slowing down and weak marketing performance even difficult to keep a calm head and their business alive. To support these businesses, the government should use different mechanisms by cooperating with wealthy peoples and other non-governmental organizations. Besides, small business owners should manage expectations and communicate with staff, suppliers, banks, and customers throughout this coronavirus frightening. Reduce expenses be open to their employees about their finances and keep marketing, use different alternatives to deliver their product, and recover from the crisis.

Determinants of executive compensation in South African state-owned enterprises

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frans Maloa ◽  
Mark Bussin
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Executive Compensation ◽  
South African ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
African State ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Secondary Data Analysis ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Research Approach

This research explores the determinants of executive compensation in South African state-owned enterprises (SOEs). A quantitative research approach wasfollowed and secondary data analysis was carried out. The target population consisted of 222 executives in 21 SOEs. This research has shown that the size of the organisation, type of industry and job function can be considered significant and positive determinants of executive compensation in South African SOEs. The findings of the present research also show that demographic characteristics are not significant determinants of executive compensation and should therefore not be taken into consideration when determining executive compensation in South African SOEs.

scholarly journals Multiple tax amnesties and compliance in South Africa

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Sachin Vir Junpath
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Tax Amnesty ◽  
The Government ◽  
New Democracy

South Africa has seen tremendous changes since 1994, from the introduction of a new government to structural changes in tax administration; one of the challenges the government faced in the new democracy, was the restructuring of the tax system. Multiple tax amnesty programs were thus introduced between 1995 and 2010 to provide immunity for limited periods to citizens and small businesses for past non-compliance without being subjected to additional tax, interest, penalties or prosecution. Although extensive research conducted abroad has illustrated the potential problems and complexities that could arise from multiple amnesties, very little research has been conducted in South Africa to evaluate the viability of offering repeated amnesties. The emphasis in this study was therefore on the Small Business Tax Amnesty of 2006, and its primary purpose was to explore the effects that multiple tax amnesties have on compliance and whether it is possible for tax compliance to improve if further tax amnesties are introduced. This study used a quantitative research approach to gather data from 146 respondents from an Audit firm database containing information about taxpayers qualifying as small business who applied for amnesty and taxpayers that did not apply for amnesty between 1 August and 30 June 2007. Analysis of the data revealed that tax amnesties in South Africa should not be offered on a frequent basis to non-compliant taxpayers as it causes non-compliant taxpayers to anticipate further amnesties which could impact negatively on tax compliance as a whole. The findings also indicated that educating taxpayers about tax issues could result in better tax compliance thus contributing to the development of a fair and equitable society. Based on the findings, this study makes recommendations to government, the tax authority and policy makers regarding the effects of multiple tax amnesties.

scholarly journals ANALISIS REALISASI ANGGARAN UNTUK MENILAI EFEKTIVITAS DAN EFISIENSI KINERJA PEMERINTAH KABUPATEN LUWU SULAWESI SELATAN

AJAR ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
pp. 133-142
Author(s):  
Muchriana Muchran ◽  
Endang Winarsih ◽  
Heldawati Heldawati
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Secondary Data Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency

This study aims to determine how the budget realization in assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of performance in the Pemerintah Kabupaten Luwu Sulawesi Selatan. The type of research used in this research is descriptive quantitative research. The population in this study is the Pemerintah Kabupaten Luwu Sulawesi Selatan, while the sample used is the budget realization from 2014-2018 in the Pemerintah Kabupaten Luwu Sulawesi Selatan. The sampling method in this study used purposive sampling method. The data used in this study are primary data collected through observational interviews and direct financial reports. Data analysis used secondary data analysis. The results of this study indicate that the budget realization analysis of the effectiveness and efficiency of the performance of the Pemerintah Kabupaten Luwu Sulawesi Selatan is good.

scholarly journals An Explorative Survey in the Implementation of Good SMES Governance on Small Business Entity

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-42
Author(s):  
Fazli Syam BZ
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Performance Indicator ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Explorative Study ◽  
The Government ◽  
Business Entities

Objective – This study aims to explain and predict about the implementation of good governance on small business entities as a key performance indicator. Implementation of good governance is needed and becomes important for small business entities to be able to develop and still exist in business environments.Design/methodology – This study was designed with field study research approach oriented explorative study with a combination of primary and secondary data. This research proposed two precision, namely: First, an understanding of small business entities on the principles of SMEs governance is positively associated with perceptions of small business entities about the importance of implementing good governance in business activities. Second, the perception on the implementation of good governance is positively associated with the performance of small business entities. Results – The results showed that the understanding of small business entities are positively related to perceptions of the importance of implementing good governance, but not positively related to the performance of small business entities. This means that the constraints and obstacles faced by small business entities in the application and implementation of good governance is more due to the principles of SMEs governance do not have a positive and significant relationship with the performance of small business entities.Research limitations/implications – For further research is needed to add more small business entities as respondents, particularly small business entity that has the legality (listed in the government and/or have a business license.) Necessary to reexamine the instrument that has been used to make some adjustments such as set back a list of questions compiled by Credit Lyonnais Securities Asia (CLSA) to make some adjustments in accordance with the needs of small business entities. Further research is recommended to use the same method or using other research methods in the test results, such as using Discriminate Analysis.Keywords Good SMEs Governance, Key Performance Indicators, CG Indicators, Small  Business Entity 

scholarly journals Pengukuran Kinerja Pembangunan Sektor Pendidikan Dasar di Indonesia

Populasi ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-67
Author(s):  
Ronny Dicky Wijaya Sinaga
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Secondary Data Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Families ◽  
The Government ◽  
Year 2000

Education is an important issue, both regionally and globally. This research describes the measurement of the development performance in basic education in Indonesia (by the year 2000 and 2007) considering the compulsory of 9 years education (Wajardiknas Policy) which launched in 1994, but lost its pamour during the reform and early of autonomy era. The launching of Inpres. No. 5/2006 has strengthen the policy and sincronized it to the MGDs related to education which should be accomplished in 2015. This research is a secondary data analysis usingdata from IFLS 2000 and 2007. Some of the results of this research is that there was an increasing in the educational expenses, but the number of students who should be paid for it have decreasing significantly. The government should pay more attention on the APM in Junior High which still lower than the national target. Students coming from poor families also should have more attention from the government in finishing their education, especially in relation with the educational expenses.Pendidikan menjadi isu penting, baik secara nasional maupun global. Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan hasil pengukuran kinerja pembangunan pendidikan dasar di Indonesia (tahun 2000 dan 2007) mengingat kebijakan Wajardiknas 9 Tahun yang dicanangkan tahun 1994 kehilangan pamornya saat reformasi dan masa awal otonomi daerah. Terbitlah Inpres No. 5 Tahun 2006 untuk menguatkan kembali kebijakan itu dan kembali mengarahkan tujuan MDGs bidang pendidikan di tahun 2015. Penelitian ini merupakan analisis data sekunder Sakerti 2000 dan 2007 yang diolah secara cross sectional. Hasil penelitian ini, antara lain, adalah peningkatan biaya pendidikan secara drastis, tetapi secara kuantitatif jumlah siswa yang dipungut biaya pendidikan menurun secara signifikan. APM untuk SMP juga masih jauh dari target nasional sehingga dibutuhkan perhatian ekstra dari pemerintah. Siswa miskin juga perlu mendapat perhatian untuk menuntaskan pendidikannya, terutama dari segi pembiayaannya. 

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