scholarly journals Measuring Performance Efficiency Indicators

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-44
Author(s):  
Ali S. Ahmed ◽  
Tariq N. Ibrahem
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Turnover Rate ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Performance Criteria ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
Private Companies ◽  
Future Activity ◽  
Extensive Information ◽  
Efficiency Indicators

Measuring performance efficiency indicators is considered one of the most important topics that public or private companies should undertake, as it provides extensive information on its reality and highlights the most important strengths and weaknesses that guide the company's management, which is considered a fundamental basis for the decision-making process. This study was conducted on the General Company for Agricultural Supplies "GCAS" of the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture in order to estimate the criteria of the efficiency of its performance in the years (2016) and (2018) and to make comparisons between the two years. The results showed that most of the performance criteria for the year (2018) fell below the base year (2016), which requires a pause to improve the performance efficiency in order to develop its future activity in a manner commensurate with its position in preparing the various agricultural requirements that the agricultural sector deals with. The research included some conclusions related to the decrease in the efficiency of the company's performance in managing working capital in (2018) comparing to the year (2016) as the liquidity ratio fell below the acceptable rates, which indicates that the company's ability to meet its obligations in the future has decreased. The working capital turnover rate also decreased, indicating that it was not used correctly in addition to other reasons. The research also included some important recommendations that enable the company to overcome the failures that it faced during the study period.

scholarly journals "DETERMINANTS OF PROFITABILITY: EVIDENCE FROM RUSSIAN AGRICULTURAL FIRMS"

2020 ◽  
Vol 13(62) (2) ◽  
pp. 167-176
Author(s):  
Deari Fitim ◽  
Alija Sadri ◽  
Valeriya V. Lakshina
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Trade Credit ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
Financial Leverage ◽  
Business Decision ◽  
Leverage Ratio ◽  
Vital Importance ◽  
The Relationship

"The analysis of profitability and the factors that can influence it is of vital importance in business decision making. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between profitability and working capital, leverage, and net trade credit. The study is developed based on a sample of Russian firms, which operate in the agricultural sector, for the period from 2013 to 2017. The result denoted that firms were both, profitable and liquid ones, and bought more than sold on credit. Among other results, the study showed that more profitable firms operated with higher liquidity. Onward, the study suggested that firms should decrease the financial leverage ratio in order to increase profitability"

scholarly journals The decision-making process of synthetic pesticide use in agricultural communities in Colombia: a grounded theory approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ysabel Polanco Lopez de Mesa
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Agricultural Workers ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Pesticide Use ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Agricultural Communities ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Objective: to explore the decision-making process of agricultural workers associated with pesticide use and exposure; and to discover if these processes differ between pesticide users and non users. and the characteristics of these differences Methods: his study used a grounded theory approach to understand the decision-making process for pesticide use/non-use among agricultural workers in San Cristobal, Colombia. This study involved participantobservation, individual interviews, and focus groups. Results: the theory developed to explain the decision making process of pesticide use showed several categories including: the prospect of having a good harvest, efficient pest control, habituation to use pesticides, feeling obligated to do use them, poor knowledge about pesticides, believing that pesticide increased the quality of the products, positive attitudes towards pesticide use, family support towards pesticide use, community pressure and acceptance, economic fear, and market pressure. In the non pesticide users group categories included: having better health, pesticides considered harmful for human health, pesticides being deleterious for  the environment, being used to work without pesticides, family and economic support, and negative attitude towards pesticide use . The decision making process for personal protective equipment (PPE) use encompassed categories such as: powerless feelings, economic difficulties, and belief that equipment is not necessary. Discussion: The decision-making process for pesticide use in agricultural communities is complex and varies between pesticide users and non-users. Conclusions: It is important to consider the intricate process of pesticide use in order to orient interventions in the agricultural sector.

Classification of Economic Risk in Agriculture

2020 ◽  
pp. 47-51
Author(s):  
Yu.V. Barayeva ◽  
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N.A. Kabanova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Agricultural Industry ◽  
Modern Economy ◽  
Characteristic Features ◽  
Management Issues

The state and development of agriculture determines the level of food security of the country. The problems associated with the agricultural industry in Russia are systemic. In the context of multifactorial development of the agricultural sector, it is important to constantly analyze the conditions that affect the occurrence of risks in the economic activity of the industry. For a comprehensive accounting of risk factors in agriculture, it is necessary to rely on the industry classification of risks. In a modern economy, risks are present in any economic activity. In the decision-making process in risk management issues, it is necessary to understand the characteristic features of the occurrence of risk factors, to analyze and systematize the most significant risks of the agricultural industry.

scholarly journals Integrated Sustainability Assessment of Divergent Mediterranean Farming Systems: Cyprus as a Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (15) ◽  
pp. 6105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Stylianou ◽  
Despina Sdrali ◽  
Constantinos D. Apostolopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Visual Presentation ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Mediterranean Regions ◽  
Big Picture ◽  
Using Data

A variety of indicator-based methods have been developed for the sustainability assessment of farming systems (FSs). However, many of them lack holisticity, focus on a specific agricultural sector/product, and do not provide aggregated results to better support decision-making process. The goal of this study was, for the first time, to assess, in a holistic manner, the sustainability performance of different FSs in southeastern Cyprus. The methodological framework involved three major steps. First, the sustainability context was set, and a list of 41 environmental, social, and economic indicators was created. The indicators were then calculated using data from 324 farms. Second, six FSs were identified using multivariate analysis. Finally, the sustainability of FSs was assessed by combining numerical (construction of four composite sustainability indices) and visual (presentation of indicator scores and values with graphs and tables) integration approaches. While the indices provided the “big picture”, visual integration revealed the areas where policy interventions are needed. The analysis showed that sustainable agricultural practices are already used by some farmers in the area. The results could be used for benchmarking purposes and to aid decision-making process in Cyprus but might also be useful for other Mediterranean regions with similar agro-ecological conditions.

scholarly journals The role in agricultural decision making in the upper Citarum watershed, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 892 (1) ◽  
pp. 012077
Author(s):  
H Tarigan ◽  
Erwidodo ◽  
H W Perkasa ◽  
S H Susilowati
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Men 2 ◽  
Input Use ◽  
Soil Sensitivity ◽  
Women's Role ◽  
Almost All

Abstract Women as a labor force share a significant role in farming, included in the most degraded Citarum watershed, Steep slopes, soil sensitivity to landslides, erosion, and relatively high rainfall are the limiting factors that are dangerous for farmers, especially for female workers participating in farming activities to support the family economy. However, the role and remuneration system for women in farming, in general, has not received serious attention. This paper aims to analyze the role of women and the factors influencing decision-making in farming activities. The research was conducted in the upstream area of the Citarum watershed in 2 districts, namely Bandung and West Bandung, in 2019. A total of 499 sample farm households were randomly selected. The data were analyzed statistically and descriptively. The results show (1) women participate in almost all agricultural activities except irrigation, but at the same activity and working time get lower wages than men; (2) there are differences of opinion between women and men regarding the roles in the decision-making process of farming activities. According to men, they play a more dominant role, while women prioritize joint roles without being dominant. The results also show that age, education, and experience of women in farming do not directly affect decision-making as long as not impacted to income, but affect women’s role and decision-making process in input use. Increasing women’s knowledge and skills are the keys to accelerate their participation and role in family decision-making in the agricultural sector.

INFLUENCE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ON THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS IN THE AGRARIAN SECTOR OF THE ECONOMICS

2020 ◽  
pp. 235-246
Author(s):  
Fattokh Kh. Azizov ◽  
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Nabijon M. Nurboev ◽  
Mubinjon M. Faiziboev ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Agrarian Sector ◽  
The Impact

The article examines the problem of the impact of sustainable development on the process of decision-making in the agricultural sector. Since 2015, natural anomalies have occurred in the world, which are the result of the destruction of nature by man. They are caused by economic growth, which requires the involvement of a significant proportion of non-renewable resources in the economic turnover. And they are limited. First of all, we are talking about the use of hydrocarbons, gas and coal, which pollute the natural environment with greenhouse gases. To fight against them, it is necessary to reduce their emissions into the atmosphere. To do this, it is necessary to make a decision to create a green economy, switch to the use of clean energy and introduce a tax on greenhouse gas emissions.

Decision-Making Process of Farmers' in Present Political Economy of Agrarian Crisis with a Study of Burdwan District of West Bengal, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Partha Mukhopadhyay ◽  
Partha Pratim Sengupta
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Complex Function ◽  
Psychological Theory ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Agrarian Crisis

The agricultural sector is less contributing sector than service and manufacturing sector in terms of share in the total GDP in India. For last two decades, farmers suicide in India has been. The question is how the individual farmers are taking such drastic decision. Decision-making process is the most complex function of any individuals. But the judgment is influenced by a number of factors like emotion, mania, framing bias etc. By combining behavioral and cognitive psychological theory with conventional economics and finance, Behavioral Economics seeks to provide explanation for peoples' decision-making process such as economic decision. Recently, Burdwan District has become the news headlines for farmers' suicide. In this study the authors have been applying Behavioral theories to the farmers' decision-making process to find the influencing variable(s) and by factor analysis and Structural Equation Modelling. It is found that only Herding effect and Market information have strongly influenced the decision-making process of the farmers of the said district.

AAC Decision-Making and Mobile Technology: Points to Ponder

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Ann Abbott ◽  
Debby McBride
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Communication System ◽  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
Ipod Touch ◽  
Feature Match

The purpose of this article is to outline a decision-making process and highlight which portions of the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) evaluation process deserve special attention when deciding which features are required for a communication system in order to provide optimal benefit for the user. The clinician then will be able to use a feature-match approach as part of the decision-making process to determine whether mobile technology or a dedicated device is the best choice for communication. The term mobile technology will be used to describe off-the-shelf, commercially available, tablet-style devices like an iPhone®, iPod Touch®, iPad®, and Android® or Windows® tablet.

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