The Impact of Competitiveness on Firm Growth in Special Economic Zone: A Study of Electronics Cluster in Batam, Indonesia

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sari Wahyuni ◽  
Irwan Adi Ekaputra ◽  
William Tjong
Keyword(s):  
Firm Growth ◽  
Special Economic Zone ◽  
Economic Zone ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The Impact of Finance and Business Activity of Special Economic Zone Residents on Social and Economic Development of the Region

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 89-105
Author(s):  
E. M. Petrikova ◽  
L. S. Odnoral
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Special Economic Zone ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Positive Contribution ◽  
Industry Specialization ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
Economic Zone ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

On earlier stages of Russian economy establishment and development different institutional forms were built, which fostered social and economic development of territories, raising investment, attracting new technologies aimed at producing goods with high added value and cutting unemployment. The article discusses issues of special economic zone (SEZ), characterized as technical-introductory, and their impact on economic development of regions of their location. The efficiency of SEZ work was analyzed according to methodology approved by the Government of the Russian Federation. Statistics on key social and economic figures of regions proves the efficiency of SEZ work and their positive contribution to the territory development. A conclusion was drawn that SEZ in the near future can become key economic centers, which could integrate companies – SEZ residents by the cluster type and characterize the industry specialization of the region and at the same time could become a mighty stimulus for social and economic development of adjoining territories. Investment plans of companies – residents in the region and industry specialization of key companies and clusters on territories will start a new stage of building the efficient work aimed at complex SEZ development.

The Impact of Work Stress Sources in the Employees Performance in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority Located in Jordan

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Mohannad Ahmed Almomoni ◽  
Mohammad Khair Farhan Qerba ◽  
Muminah Hashem Abdo Mheidat
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Special Economic Zone ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Statistical Measures ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Economic Zone ◽  
Stress At Work ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Rest And Exercise

The present study aimed to identify the impact of sources of work stress in the performance of employees in the authority of Aqaba Special Economic Zone, in order to achieve this goal, a questionnaire was designed as a measure of the Likert five-year, and distributed to a sample size (320) and female employees working in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority. The researchers used statistical measures, which include frequencies, percentages and multiple regression analysis. The results of the study showed:   There is significant effect of the sources of work stress combined in the performance of employees in the authority of Aqaba Special Economic Zone. No significant effect of role ambiguity in the performance of workers in the authority of Aqaba Special Economic Zone. There is significant effect of role conflict in the performance of workers in the authority of Aqaba Special Economic Zone. There is significant effect on the amount of work in the performance of employees in the authority of Aqaba Special Economic Zone. No significant effect of labor relations in the performance of employees in the authority of Aqaba Special Economic Zone. The study suggests a number of recommendations including: Reducing the negative effects of work pressures and by increasing the periods of rest and exercise, social activities and work as one team. Drawing the attention of senior management in the authority of Aqaba Special Economic Zone to adequate attention and sources of work stress and try to mitigate the aim of raising the morale of the human race. Authority to operate Aqaba Special Economic Zone on the appointment of new staff to reduce the staff veterans of the workload so that they can work in appropriate circumstances, and motivation to focus and creativity. Holding training sessions for subordinates and supervisors on the subject of pressure to try to avoid as much as possible, which would in the end, individual and organizational performance, avoid stress at work contribute significantly to improving individual and organizational performance. Conducting further scientific studies in the scope of this study to determine the causes and sources of work pressures.

The Impact of Competitiveness on Firm Growth in Special Economic Zone: A Study of Electronics Cluster in Batam, Indonesia

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-124
Author(s):  
Sari Wahyuni ◽  
Irwan Ekaputra ◽  
William Tjong
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Firm Growth ◽  
Regional Economy ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Special Economic Zone ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Economic Zones ◽  
The Impact

Special Economic Zones (SEZ) have proven to be a powerful engine in fostering regional economy but also excel the capability of a country. This research aims to investigate some major determinants of electronics firms??growth operating in Batam Island which is considered as the first SEZ in Indonesia. By employing qualitative and quantitative approach, the result of this study shows that there are some macro and micro variables that influence the growth of electronic firms. The macro factors consist of good governance, institutional, human resources, labour, and corruption. The micro factors are size of the firm, efficiency in value chain activities, and innovation.

scholarly journals Sustainable Tourism Development in Russia: The Case of Baikal Harbour Project

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergey Kirillov ◽  
Natalia Sedova ◽  
Mikhail Slipenchuk ◽  
Elena Vorobyevskaya
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Special Economic Zone ◽  
Nature Protection ◽  
Russian Government ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Economic Zone ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Impact

Currently, the Russian government has announced the creation of 9 tourism and recreational zones, which have preferential taxation and are designed to develop domestic and foreign tourism. The paper considers the prospects for the development of the Baikal region concerning Special economic zone of tourism and recreation “Baikal Harbour”. The complex approach was used which included the variety of methods such as landscape and geochemical research, the study of contemporary environmental situation in order to assess the prospects for the development of recreation and nature protection. To assess the prospects for the region development as the local population see them the sociological survey was carried out. The SWOT-analysis revealed the positive and negative factors of territory development. To meet the priorities of socio-economic development of the Republic of Buryatia it is optimal to encourage the growth of Special economic zone “Baikal Harbour”. The impact of this zone is believed to be nonthreatening in comparison with unorganised tourism. The diversity of tourism and entertainment creates the necessary conditions for the efficient spending of tourists having a rest in the resort, and provides cash flow, allowing compensate all the investments in basic facilities and tourist infrastructure. Keywords: sustainable tourism, environmental management, special economic zones, Baikal Harbour, Lake Baikal

Special economic zone of China–Shenzhen: formation and prospects

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (5) ◽  
pp. 238-257
Author(s):  
Maksim Silenko
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Chinese Economy ◽  
Special Economic Zone ◽  
Special Economic Zones ◽  
Deng Xiaoping ◽  
Economic Zone ◽  
Economic Zones ◽  
The Impact

The article analyses the essence of Special Economic Zones and modern trends of its development. It considers the main creation stages and success factors of SEZ, it studies the special economic zone of Shenzhen and its contribution to the development of the Chinese economy. It proposes the author’s vision of the modern problems and future development of SEZ. The analysis is based on the research of Chinese, and domestic economists, historical facts, and statistics in the field of Special Economic Zones and «the policy of reform and openness». Considerable attention is paid to the publications and statements of the creator of SEZ Deng Xiaoping. The findings of this study about the impact and nature of Special Economic Zones can be used further for a more detailed study of themes related to the Chinese economy.

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