scholarly journals Uwarunkowania konkurencyjności przedsiębiorstw piekarniczych

2017 ◽  
pp. 51-64
Author(s):  
Barbara Hadryjańska ◽  
Małgorzata Dolata
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Source Material ◽  
Research Tool ◽  
Production Potential ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Large Enterprises

The aim of the article is identifying and presenting selected internal factors shaping the competitiveness of bakery enterprises, taking into account their size in terms of the employees number. The source material for the analysis was the data collected during the empirical study conducted in 2016 among 77 companies in the industry. The basic research tool was the questionnaire survey. Micro, small, medium and large enterprises have pointed to various factors that according them are most important for building competitiveness in their industry. The most prominent companies are micro and large enterprises. The greatest correspondence between the four groups of companies occurred in the case of factors related to production potential and potential in the product sphere. On the contrary, bakery companies were the least consistent in their opinion on the factors in the sale.

scholarly journals Delay in payment effects on productivity of small and medium construction companies in Oman: exploration and ranking

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mubarak Al Alawi
Keyword(s):  
Cash Flow ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Construction Productivity ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Productivity Rate ◽  
Delay In Payments ◽  
Productivity Factors

AbstractMaintaining a stable productivity rate in a construction project is a challenge. Many external and internal factors influence it. Delay in payment is one of the factors representing the project cash flow and mirrors the company’s financial stability status. This study explores the delay in payments effects on the construction productivity of the small and medium construction companies in Oman. Also, it ranks the delay in payment among other productivity factors. Sixty-five small and medium construction companies registered in Oman Tender Board participated in the questionnaire survey. The results showed that delay in payment significantly affects the financial stability of the companies. The delay in payment was ranked third out of 21 influencing productivity factors. The results were compared with a previous study that covered large construction companies in Oman. It was found that the rank of delay in payment in the small and medium construction is significantly higher than what was found in large companies.

Assessment of a Hierarchical Model Using Partial Least Squares (PLS): The Case of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Continued Usage

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Ramayah ◽  
Lo May-Chiun ◽  
Sarminah Samad ◽  
Noor Hazlina Ahmad ◽  
Hasliza Abdul Halim
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Partial Least Squares ◽  
Hierarchical Model ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Continuance Intention ◽  
Erp System

This paper is an empirical study that highlights the usage of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system among individual users.  Questionnaire survey was carried out with measures gleaned from the literature. In this study we have proposed and tested a hierarchical reflective model of quality unlike other studies. The results support the higher order hierarchical reflective model tested using the Partial least Squares (PLS) software of SmartPLS. We further found support for all the hypotheses developed. Quality was a significant predictor of continuance intention and satisfaction. Satisfaction also drives continuance intention and mediates the effect of quality on the continuance intention relationship. Implications of the findings are further explored.

Internal Factors of Development of Psychological Readiness for Professional Activities in Cynologist Officers

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-112
Author(s):  
Halyna Radchuk ◽  
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Anatolii Afanasiev ◽  
Dmytro Sofiian ◽  
Zoriana Adamska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Ability To Act

The purpose of our research is to carry out empirical study and analysis of internal factors of the development of psychological readiness for professional activities in cynologist officers. The article gives empirical evidence of internal factors of psychological readiness for professional activities in cynologist officers. The motivational and purposive, active and operational, emotional and volitional, reflexive and controlling components of psychological readiness are outlined. Three internal factors of psychological readiness of cynologist officers for professional activities are identified and analysed with the help of factor analysis of empirical indicators: awareness of psychological readiness for professional activities, a responsible subjective position, the ability to act independently, and take decisions.

scholarly journals Attitudes Of Schoolgirls Towards Physical And Sport Education

2015 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
Tibor Balga ◽  
Branislav Antala ◽  
Lenka Sabová
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Research Tool ◽  
Sport Education ◽  
9Th Grade ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
5Th Grade

Abstract This paper presents the results of research focused on the attitudes of schoolgirls at the 5th and 9th grade of primary schools towards physical and sport education. The aim of this project was to find out the level of the attitudes of schoolgirls at primary schools in the Bratislava Region. The research sample consisted of 247 schoolgirls attending urban and village primary schools. The basic research tool we have used was the standardized attitudinal questionnaire designed for the primary schools pupils. We have found out that in the 5th and 9th grade of primary schools the positive attitudes toward physical and sport education prevail over the indifferent attitudes. At primary schools in the Bratislava Region, the schoolgirls in the 5th grade showed more positive attitudes than schoolgirls in the 9th grade.

scholarly journals FACTOR ANALYSIS OF THE CENTRAL BLACK EARTH MACROREGION AREAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 168-187
Author(s):  
Irina N. Titova
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Growth Factors ◽  
Human Potential ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Production Potential ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Innovation Potential ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Regional Forecasts

Effective implementation of regional policy is impossible without assessing the current environment of the region’s functioning, which is formed under the influence of internal factors. Among the many factors that determine the socio-economic development of the region, we have identified: human potential, innovation potential, investment potential, digitalization of the economy, production potential, quality of life and infrastructure development. Each of the selected factors can be characterized by using a system of statistical indicators. In regional forecasts, internal factors act as control parameters, changing them it is possible to find an opportunity to change the course and direction of socio-economic processes in the region. This explains the necessity and relevance of the study. The purpose of this article is to form a set of indicators to assess the factor load on the socio-economic development of the region and determine its vector. The method of factor analysis on an indicative basis was used for achieving this goal. The importance of factorial analysis lies, first of all, in the fact that its results will make it possible to assess the share of influence of each factor on the “level of socio-economic development of the region” and to develop appropriate tools for managing growth factors. Taking into account the formed system of indicators, an analysis of the Central Black Earth macroregion areas economic development was carried out. The greatest factor load on the socio-economic development of the region is exerted by the innovation potential, production potential and human potential of the region. As a result of the study, a matrix of the regions distribution by the level of socio-economic development was built, reflecting the position of the region in dynamics. During the study period, the Voronezh region occupies a leading position, and the Tambov region is an outsider region. In addition, for each region, growth factors and restrictions on the development of the region were identified, which must be taken into account when building regional forecasts.

Using Meta-Analysis as a Research Tool in Making Educational and Organizational Decisions

2009 ◽  
pp. 564-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernest W. Brewer
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Research Tool ◽  
Career And Technical ◽  
Quantitative Results

This chapter explores the viability of meta-analysis as a research tool for helping career and technical educational and organizational professionals make decisions. Following many of the same steps involved in the basic research process, meta-analysis provides a means for reconciling contradictory quantitative results from multiple studies, thereby generating a conclusive answer. However, meta-analysis is subject to many forms of bias and can pose practical problems. Meta-analysis has been used to study many issues in administration and management. From this chapter, educational and organizational professionals can determine if it is an appropriate tool to help them make decisions about specific challenges that they face.

Carcasson's African Butterflies

1995 ◽  
Author(s):  
PR Ackery ◽  
CR Smith ◽  
R Vane-Wright
Keyword(s):  
Basic Research ◽  
Species Group ◽  
Research Tool ◽  
Tropical Region ◽  
The World ◽  
Butterfly Fauna ◽  
Group Species

The result of more than 20 years of research and collaboration by international butterfly experts, this book is the first comprehensive catalogue to the butterfly fauna of any major tropical region and, as such, provides a basic research tool for any worker with an interest in African butterflies. Covering 3593 recognised species in 300 genera, it deals with about 20% of the world butterfly fauna. Included are entries for all genus-group, species-group and infra-subspecific names applicable to the Afrotropical butterflies, a total of about 14 000 names. This work has a more wide-ranging appeal than a narrow taxonomic list, a volume that will be of value not only to taxonomists but to all biologists with an interest in Africa and its butterfly fauna.

Do key performance indicators matter on public procurement rules 2008? An empirical study on local government engineering department, bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 236-257
Author(s):  
Mahfuzar Rahman ◽  
Amrita Kumar Das ◽  
Zohurul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Engineering Department ◽  
Senior Officers

This study focuses on the importance of transparency and accountability of Local Government Engineering Department (LGED)'s procurement performance based on 45 predetermined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The main objectives of this study are to find the extent of compliance of PPR 2008 by LGED and to identify gaps in compliance and scope of improvement for implementation. For this study, a questionnaire survey method collected data from different stakeholders related to procurement activities of LGED. Key informant interviews were also conducted with senior officers of LGED and IMED. The study result shows a clear adherence to the rules of PPR 2008 by LGED in operating its procurement functions except when paying interest for delayed payment. This study was confined to compliance issues covering 11 KPIs set by the Central Procurement Technical Unit (CPTU).

scholarly journals Corporate governance in Estonia

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 296-301
Author(s):  
Ruth Alas ◽  
Külliki Tafel
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Market Economy ◽  
Large Degree ◽  
Transition Countries ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Theoretical Part ◽  
Testing Ground ◽  
Emerging Pattern ◽  
Large Enterprises

The corporate governance problems as known in a market economy arose in CEE countries in connection with the privatisation of large enterprises at the beginning of the 1990s, and to a large degree even afterwards. The emerging pattern of CG is quite difficult to interpret according to the traditional Western models and varied greatly from country to country, because in the case of transition countries various institutions and the environment as a whole do not work or at least do not work fully (Tafel et al, 2006). Therefore CEE-countries represent a very good testing ground for Corporate Governance (CG) related research. This paper studies forms of corporate governance in foreign owned companies situating in Estonia: cooperation between the owners, council and board in Estonian enterprises. The paper starts with the theoretical part followed by methodology and results of empirical study in Estonian companies

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