scholarly journals Effect of management systems, practices, flock size, and age group on the growth performance of chicks from local chickens’ farmers

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Kelvin Ngongolo ◽  
Andrew Chota
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Management System ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Flock Size ◽  
Local Chicken ◽  
Water Provision ◽  
Local Farmers ◽  
Local Chickens

The improved growth performance of chicks determines the production efficiency of chicken to local chicken farmers. Little has been done to understand the contribution of management systems and practices to the growth performance of chicks from farmers who are involved in rearing local chickens in Dodoma. We focused on assessing how the growth performance of chicks (length and weight) from local chicken farmers is affected by management systems (Free range and semi-intensive systems), management practices such as water provision, supplement feeding, regular cleaning, flock size, and size of banda (hut) used to raise chickens. Data were collected for 8 rounds within 2 months (once per week) from 5 farmers in three wards: Nkuhungu (n=2), Mbwanga (n=2), and Mtube (n=1). In each round, data were collected from 10 chicks per farmer (n=400 chicks for all 8 rounds and 5 farmers). Kruskal Wallis was used to determine the variation in growth performance while generalized linear model was used to assess the effect of flock size, management system on the growth performance of chicks. Growth performance was significantly increased and affected by age (P less than 0.05). The management system significantly contributed to the growth performance of the chicks (P less then 0.001). In addition, the small size of the banda (hut) with large flock size reduced the growth performance of chicks due to increased competition in terms of space, supplements, water supplied, feed provided, and treatment (P less than 0.05). In raising local chicken, local farmers need to be concerned in applying management practices such as supplement feeding, treatment, flock size and size of huts.

scholarly journals Native insect pollinators in Apple orchards under different management practices in the Kashmir Valley

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Muzaffar Ahmad Ganie ◽  
Amit Kumar Pal ◽  
Nazeer Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Early Spring ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Apple Orchards ◽  
Kashmir Valley ◽  
Hand Pollination ◽  
The Family ◽  
Insect Pollinators ◽  
Family Contribution

It is now clear that over use of pesticides and intensive management of orchards can lead to drastic declines in apple pollinator abundance and crop failures. During the period of study a grower’s survey was conducted to know about knowledge of farmers on native insect pollinators, pollinator management practices, their perceptions of the importance and utility of native pollinators, and their attitudes regarding pesticide application. Despite of having significant knowledge of managed pollination, only few farmers (2%) adopted supplementary methods of pollination (renting honey bee colonies, hand pollination etc.). In Pulwama, 60% of farmers had knowledge about native insect pollinators and 40% did not have any idea of native pollinators and in case of Shopian, the figures were fifty-fifty i.e. 50% had knowledge about native insect pollinators and 50% were unaware. During the period of investigation, native insect pollinators were sampled from different apple orchards under different management systems in early spring during apple flowering. A total of 17 species of insect pollinators belonging to 11 families and 3 orders_ Hymenoptera, Diptera and Lepidoptera registered their occurrence at all the studied apple orchards of the Kashmir Valley. At all the study sites i.e. apple orchards under different management systems, family Halictidae and Empididae registered their presence as dominant groups. The % family contribution of the former at different orchard types decreased with increase in the intensity of the management system and the % family contribution of the later however, showed a direct relationship with the management system found, i.e. the more intense the system, the more abundant was the group. Other groups in general did not show any greater differences in abundances at different sites studied.

scholarly journals Serosurveillance for Avian Influenza in Local Chickens in Households and Live Bird Markets in Enugu State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-34
Author(s):  
Okoli Solomon Chieloka
Keyword(s):  
Avian Influenza ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Local Chicken ◽  
Live Bird ◽  
Local Chickens ◽  
Apparently Healthy

Enugu State, Nigeria has previously reported an outbreak of avian influenza in three local governments namely Igoetiti, Nkanu west and Udi following the resurgence of avian influenza in 2015. Traceback investigation on affected farms showed a direct link of confirmed outbreaks to the presence of apparently healthy asymptomatic local chicken roaming freely as resident local chicken within intensive farms. However, there was a paucity of data to support this hypothesis. Two hundred (200) serum samples were obtained from apparently healthy local chicken at the live bird market (Ibagwa Nkwo Nsukka) and purposively selected households within Enugu state. Serology for Avian influenza-specific antibodies was conducted using the Agar Gel immunodiffusion test. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to access the level of awareness of respondents to avian influenza (AI), management practices that may be associated with suspected cases of avian influenza and accessibility to veterinary care within the study area. The level of awareness for avian influenza was low, 31(48.4%), there was no association between gender, education of respondents and level of awareness about avian influenza within the study area, (P = 0.348, χ² =  1.035; df = 2), (P = 0.329, χ² = 2.225; df = 2). 53(82.8%) of the respondents reported to be aware of the availability of veterinary care; however, 21(39.6%) reported that limited fund was militating factor in accessing the services. Risk factors to avian influenza zoonosis included consumption of dead poultry “Morta,” (22, 34.4%); open disposal of carcasses (23, 35.9%) and mixing of local chickens with known reservoirs of avian influenza where ducks (76, 17.2%) and pigeons (119, 26.9%) were very common. Serological findings showed that all 200 samples (serum) were negative for avian influenza antibodies, premised on this finding, it was concluded that local chickens may not serve as reservoirs of avian influenza in the study area within the time frame.

The utilization of ISO 9004: case study of the maintenance area of a public transportation company

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosângela Maria Vanalle ◽  
Wagner Cezar Lucato ◽  
Roberto Torres Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Management System ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
The Self ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
Maturity Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Evaluation

Purpose – The continuous improvement in the performance and satisfaction of all stakeholders is a permanent management objective and part of an organisation’s strategy. To achieve this goal, organisations invest in technological upgrades, process improvements and management models that assure efficiency. The purpose of this paper is to verify the possibility of measuring the management maturity level of an organisation that is dedicated to passenger public transportation; this organisation is used as a reference framework for the self-evaluation maturity-level measurement tool provided by the ISO 9004:2009 standard. Design/methodology/approach – The objective of this paper was accomplished through a case study in which the selected measurement instrument was applied to the management system of the maintenance area of one of the largest subway companies in Brazil. Findings – The results of the study showed that the referential method was capable of precisely and adequately measuring the maturity level of the appraised management system. The method also enabled the researchers to identify best practices for the study organisation, which can be employed by the administration to develop action plans to improve their management system. Research limitations/implications – As a limitation, the results obtained by this paper cannot be generalised, because they were based on only one company. As a result, the conclusions established cannot be extended to other types of companies since their competitive priorities and management practices may be different and generate characteristics of maturity that were not considered in this work. However, these limitations can be minimised if additional researches ponder other types of organisations. Practical implications – On the practical side, this paper motivates companies to improve their operations management by using the self-evaluation tool to identify gaps in their management systems and consequently plan actions to achieve the related improvements. Originality/value – The ISO 9004:2009 standard provides a self-evaluation instrument that can support companies on measuring their respective management system maturity level. However, this paper was able to demonstrate that the aforesaid tool can be used in a broader way as it allows management to define action plans to boost their management systems towards a full utilisation of best management practices.

Weed communities associated with arable Saskatchewan farm management systems

2000 ◽  
Vol 80 (1) ◽  
pp. 177-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Y. Leeson ◽  
J. W. Sheard ◽  
A. G. Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Life History ◽  
Correspondence Analysis ◽  
Canonical Correspondence Analysis ◽  
Management System ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Weed Communities ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Impact

The objective of this study was to determine the impact of a range of management systems on weed communities in cropped fields on farms in Saskatchewan. Farms (n = 28) with management systems defined by a combination of different cropping histories and chemical input levels were selected. Fields were surveyed on each farm in 1995, 1996, and 1997 after any post-emergent weed control to ensure that their weed communities reflected the impact of all agronomic management practices typical of the management system. Canonical correspondence analysis was used to determine whether weed communities were significantly correlated with management system after removal of variance due to ecoregion and year. The largest difference in weed communities attributable to farming system was between the systems with annual cropping histories and those that included perennials in the cropping history. Thus, the life history of the weeds reflected the life history of the crops. Herbicide use was correlated with the next largest difference between systems. A significant association between weed communities and different management systems indicates that weed species are being selected for by these systems. If such selection pressure continues, these species may become a threat to the system's sustainability. Key words: Weed communities, chemical input level, cropping history, canonical correspondence analysis, correspondence analysis, farming system

scholarly journals Invasive raccoon management systems and challenges in regions with active control

BMC Ecology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Takaaki Suzuki ◽  
Tohru Ikeda
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Active Control ◽  
Management System ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Current Management ◽  
Management Measures ◽  
The Government

Abstract Background The raccoon (Procyon lotor) is an invasive, non-native species in Japan. Throughout the country, it causes significant agricultural damage and negatively affects native biodiversity. Most of the responsibility for raccoon management lies with local government, and there are still many challenges to be overcome. Although raccoon populations have not been eradicated, intensive control campaigns such as focus on the early stages of invasion have controlled raccoons in some regions. To improve the national management of raccoons, we conducted a survey on raccoon management systems in local government departments considered to solve the challenges recognized in many areas. During 2014 and 2015, we surveyed three different municipal departments about raccoon management measures. The semi-structured interview survey covered two topics: (1) the situation leading up to the current management system; (2) the current management system. Results Our results describe the scope and methods used in raccoon management. The government staff managed raccoons using monitoring, employing a variety of methods, a range of budgets, and various role divisions. The management practices are similar in that they share a sense of taking precautions, collaborating with stakeholders, understanding that adequate methods must be used, and obtaining support from experts. Conclusions Our case studies reveal the challenges in raccoon management faced by local government officers in regions with active control. The management systems and methods that we surveyed seemed to be effective in solving problems in both developed and undeveloped areas.

scholarly journals Performance Management Practices: A Case Study of Bank Al-Habib Pakistan

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 196
Author(s):  
Ayesha Yaseen ◽  
Sehrish Afghan
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Performance Measures ◽  
Management System ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Performance Management System ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Performance Management Systems

Purpose: This paperexplores the relation betweenexercising different aspectof performance measures, connection to reward, and with the performance management systems (PMSs) effectiveness.It investigatesthe problems faced by the employees and appraiser in this system thus recommending the steps taken by the appraiser for the improvement of the employee’s performances in financial institutions.Methodology:  primary and secondary data was collected. Qualitative and quantitative methodology is used bysurvey questionnaire and interviewing random sample of 30 respondents from bank Al-Habib. Furthermore it’s an exploratory study as it explores problems in performance management system of Bank Al-Habib.Findings: The performance management system of financial institution of Pakistan especially bank Al-Habibare fairly focused towards performance related outcomes, and less concerned about the realization ofend product like training and development of employees. The results showed the strong relation between exercising different aspect of performance measures, connection to reward, and with the performance management systems (PMSs) effectiveness. Various variables were identified in influencing the effectiveness of PMS.Practical implications: Findings showed that the financial institutions of Pakistan need to improve the efficiency of their PMS. It’s far advance and better now but still there’s a room for improvement.Originality/value:This study may assist bank managers in identifying flaws and overcoming them regarding their PMS. It also provide the clear idea about the factors influencing the effectiveness of PMSs in the Banking context

scholarly journals Introducing the Hoshin Kanri strategic management system in manufacturing SMEs

2016 ◽  
Vol 54 (10) ◽  
pp. 2507-2523 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anders Melander ◽  
Malin Löfving ◽  
David Andersson ◽  
Fredrik Elgh ◽  
Mikael Thulin
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Managerial Practices ◽  
Overall Design ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Individual

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the basic principles and introduction of the Hoshin Kanri (HK) strategic management system, as related to the management practices in manufacturing small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach This paper reports the findings from the introduction of HK to four manufacturing SMEs by following an assistance support-based research approach where teams of coaches and researchers observed and learned from the introduction phase. The overall design of the project is theory building and learning oriented. Findings It is suggested that the successful introduction of a strategic management system in manufacturing SMEs has to balance the inherent level of formalization therein, with the individual company’s management practices. Based on HK as the strategic management system, pDCA is proposed as an alternative approach to the introduction, matching differences in management practices. Research limitations/implications The explorative nature of this research provides room for subsequent studies by elaborating the knowledge on the introduction of strategic management systems in SMEs. Practical implications Awareness of the existing managerial practices is essential when introducing a new strategic management system in manufacturing SMEs. Such awareness is the starting point of customizing the introduction, so that proper levels of engagement and flexibility can be balanced with increasing systematic formalization, and optimized adequacy. Originality/value Following an assistance support-based research approach the result of this research project is summarized in the iterative pDCA model emphasizing engagement and flexibility when incrementally introducing strategic management systems in SMEs. This model addresses a hitherto under-researched topic in strategic management.

scholarly journals Strategic Inventory Management Practices and the Performance of Supermarkets in Nairobi County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert M. Arasa ◽  
John O. Achuora
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Inventory Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Activity Based Costing ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Inventory Management System ◽  
Costing System

This study establishes the influence of strategic inventory management practices on the performance of supermarkets in Nairobi County, Kenya. Specifically, the study examined the effect of vendor managed inventory, lean-inventory system, e-inventory management system and activity-based costing system on performance of supermarkets in Nairobi County. The study was grounded on the resource based view theory. A descriptive cross-sectional survey research design was employed and stratified random sampling approach used to ensure representativeness of the study population. From the target population of 158 supermarkets a sample size of 113 supermarkets was picked. A structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data and was administered to the heads of supply chain management in the respective firms. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression equation were applied to analyse data with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (version 21.0). The study established a positive significant relationship between strategic inventory management practices and performance of supermarkets. Explicitly, e-inventory management system and activity-based costing system registered the highest influence on performance of supermarkets while lean inventory management systems had no significant influence on performance. The study concludes that strategic inventory management practices significantly improve performance of supermarkets. Consequently, the study recommends that management of supermarkets in the County should implement e-inventory management systems and practice activity-based costing in order to improve their performance through reduction of operation costs and improved inventory control, the management of supermarkets should institutionalize employment of cost accountants as part of supply chain management team for effective application of activity based costing in inventory management. and the government should give tax rebate on IT infrastructure related to e-inventory management systems to encourage up take of the systems by firm as a way of boosting their performance and growth. Further the study suggests that future research should focus on undertaking a comparable study incorporating a wider spatial and population scope as well as give attention to constructs affecting the effectiveness of strategic inventory management practices once they are implemented by supermarkets in order to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter and contribute towards the existing body of knowledge in this area.

scholarly journals RESEARCH OF PROCESSES OF DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS STANDARDS

2020 ◽  
Vol - (2(17)) ◽  
pp. 6-12
Author(s):  
O. S. Bukryeyeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Level Structure ◽  
Technical Committee ◽  
International Management ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Food And Agriculture

Today, management system standards are an integral part of the overall system of the enterprises control system and one of the effective methods to ensure the contentment of all stakeholders in various areas of activity. The development of management theory has allowed ISO to set up common management practices in form of international standards. Since international management system standards have implications for business practices at all levels and in all industries, research of processes and practice of their development is relevant. It was revealed that the international standardization of management systems occurs in three directions: the standardization of general management systems, their concretization in various industries, and the provisioning of the recommendations for their implementation. Currently, ISO has developed 93 standards for management systems in the field of construction, innovation, energy, food and agriculture, packaging, medicine, information technology, social responsibility, mechanical engineering, safety, environment, transport. At the same time, the need to develop each standard for the management system should be confirmed by a justification in terms of its market significance. Also, to stimulate international cooperation and the practical application of management systems, ISO has developed a structure, common text and terms that should contain management system standards prepared directly by ISO or by various stakeholders at the national or industry level. It is noted that the technical committee-developer of the standard may apply additional specification to ensure that the draft standard being developed does not deviate from its terms of reference and high-level structure. It is concluded that this approach will simplify the process of developing such standards, the procedure for voluntary confirmation of conformity, the introduction of several management system standards and the creation of an integrated management system at the enterprise, which is seen as a way to better manage it.

scholarly journals Chanakya Sutras and Arthasastra : The Gospels of Corporate Management for Modern Application

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 44-57
Author(s):  
SIBA P. RATH
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Management System ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Market Competition ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Corporate Management ◽  
Japanese Management ◽  
Corporate World ◽  
19Th And 20Th Century

The modern world corporate management and corporate governance is dominated by the theories and practices of American Management System, Japanese Management System and European Management System. Japanese Management techniques and practices are the champion concepts for any organization to follow in the context of quality management, production efficiency management, market competition management and above all human capital management etc. Japanese have established the dynamics of human capital and knowledge management as the best practices for any organization. The soundness of Japanese Management is derived from its treasure through revival of the Samurai System and traditional knowledge banks. European and American Management System are known for their contributions in the industrialization process of the world in the 19th and 20th century in the pre and post colonialism era. Indian oriental texts, gospels, practices, concepts, doctrines and arguments through logic are the sources of many Japanese management philosophies. India is a store house of pragmatic management and flawless applications in its ancient history phases. Oriental management texts and concepts need revival and rediscovery of the principles and system of applied management for use in the modern corporate world. Indian oriental system can and will create a system of its own as (IMS) Indian Management System like the Japanese. Proved and applied management of Chanakya during the Maurya Dynasty is historically evident as the best ever management practices India followed. Arthasastra and Chanakya Sutras are the two gospels of Indian management, enough to establish IMS the Indian management system for the modern corporate world of 21st century. These gospels applications are examined in the contemporary context for corporate use.  

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