scholarly journals Survival of Traditional Retailers: An Islamic Business Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Lilik Rahmawati ◽  
Mutimmatul Faidah
Keyword(s):  
Business Performance ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Adaptive Strategy ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Retail Stores ◽  
Family Relation ◽  
Survival Mechanism ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Miles And Snow ◽  
Strategy Design

This study aimed to explain the reality of survival mechanisms and adaptive strategies by traditional retailers in Surabaya in facing the existence of massive modern retail stores. This study used qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. The data collection method used observation and interview techniques. Data analyzed with Clark and Scott's survival mechanism theory and the adaptive strategy by Miles and Snow. The result of this research was in the aspect of defender strategy, traditional retailers did various strategies when prices went up, and instead of increased the prices they choosed to reduce the profits. The stores equipped with people daily needs to retain customers. Even though the stock was small, the items sold were complete. It was important to promote family relations with buyers. A striking aspect is the close family relation that was so different from modern retail stores. In the aspect of reactor strategy, the owners responded to the situation without having a long-term strategy design. Their store’s responses were reactive and short-term oriented in the form of selling goods by following the tastes of buyers and current trends. Meanwhile, in carrying out business performance in connection with the survival mechanism, Surabaya traditional retailers met the business assessment of the Islamic perspective namely on the aspects of material, mental, spiritual, and fraternal.

scholarly journals Den familiære relasjonens betydning for pårørendes behov i møte med helsetjenesten

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helene Hanssen ◽  
Rita Sommerseth
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Informal Carer ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Family Relation ◽  
Professional Health ◽  
Informal Carers ◽  
Group Interviews

<p>The Significance of Family relations to Informal Carers’ Needs in interaction with Health Services</p><p>This article is based on a study aiming to explore informal carers’ needs and experiences in their contact with health services. The study was accomplished in 2011 and consisted of two sub-studies: a survey addressing informal carers in general and a focus-group study, where the participants were informal carers to one or more family members. In this article, the qualitative data from both studies are emphasised: the open written statements in the questionnaires and the focus-group interviews. The results show a similarity in informal carers’ needs and experiences independent of the patients’ diagnoses. However, we find that the needs are related to the family relation between the informal carer and patient. Particularly, there is a difference between the needs of those who are informal carers to their partner and those who care for their own parent(s) or grown children. The value of informal carers’ support also is clearly pointed out in the results. Our findings highlight the importance of professional health workers paying attention to both the informal carer and the patient, individually as well as relationally.</p>

Theories of the Family and Current Trends in Family Relations in Society

2020 ◽  
pp. 40-45
Author(s):  
U. N. Raimjanova
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Family Life ◽  
State Policy ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
The State ◽  
Special Role ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
The Family ◽  
Level Of Economic Development ◽  
Legislative Framework

In modern conditions, a special role in strengthening family relations can be played by the state, interested in preserving and strengthening the institution of the family. In different countries, the state policy towards the family depends on the traditions, the legislative framework, the level of economic development and the problems that characterize the course of family life in a given state.

scholarly journals Improving Business Performance of Getuk Nyimut SMEs in Kudus Regency by Marketing, Capital, Production Technology and Product Diversification

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Mira Meilia Marka
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Production Technology ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Product Diversification ◽  
Qualitative Research Method ◽  
Technology Product

<p>This research used qualitative research method with phenomenological approach. The object of this research was SMEs of getuk nyimut in Kudus Regency. The increasing number of getuk nyimut’s SMEs along the area towards Muria Mountain tourism has made it difficult for SMEs to survive in the market. SMEs which are sold with simple sales locations and maintain original products have not been able to increase sales significantly. This research aimed to analyse the effect of marketing, capital, production technology and product diversification on the competitive advantage of getuk nyimut SMEs in Kudus Regency. The results of the research were obtained from 14 informants consisting of entrepreneurs of getuk nyimut, academics and local governments. The results showed SMEs of getuk nyimut have problems in some aspects such as marketing, capital, production technology and product diversification. To overcome the problems faced by participation from some parties, not only from entrepreneurs but also getuk community and local governments. The result of this research showed that marketing, capital, production technology, product diversification which are well managed can increase competitive advantage of SMEs in Kudus Regency especially getuk nyimut’s entrepreneurs.</p>

scholarly journals Pacaran or Ta’aruf: Contesting Two Cultural Trends of Mate Selection in Indonesia

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sidiq Hari Madya
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Mate Selection ◽  
Family Formation ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Modernization Theory ◽  
Legal Institution ◽  
Political Policy ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
The World ◽  
And Gender

In Indonesia, marriage still serves the only legal institution of family formation. However, at least since 1950s, the pattern of mate selection to expectedly end up in marriage has undergone a silent transformation from the traditional arranged to self-choice. Following the transition, two major cultural trends termed: pacaran and ta’aruf rise as popular ways of young Indonesian Muslims finding their life partner. This study would examine how the changing pattern of mate selection took place in Indonesia and how, under an influence of Giddens’ modernization theory, increasing cultural trends of mate selection were elaborated. Ethnographic evidence provided by previous research was presented. Current trends of mate selection were discussed. The analysis incorporated dimensions of family relations and gender differences to see how much those two aspects influenced the process of spouse choice in Indonesia. The study found that the two most-contested ideals of spouse choice in Indonesia were adopted from ‘traditions’ already existing in other part of the world. However, in the modern Indonesian context, to fully understand how these two emerge and currently contested cannot by simply mentioning a process of globalization without taking into account a complex social and political policy happening particularly during the last century.

scholarly journals Current trends in ensuring the best interests of the child in child support cases

2021 ◽  
pp. 112-126
Author(s):  
Vasyl Datsenko
Keyword(s):  
Child Support ◽  
Family Law ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Material Support ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Ambiguous Case

The article is sanctified to the application of the principle of ensuring the best interests of the child in the cases of recovery of alimony at the present stage of development of Ukrainian society. It is determined that the regulation of family relations with the participation of the child is increasingly focused on ensuring the best interests of the child. This principle also includes an element of the child's material security, which should be understood as the child's right to protection and care, which are necessary to provide material needs. The obligation of material support of the child is the responsibility of the state, which independently chooses the measures that will be used to achieve this goal.In Ukraine, the main responsibility for the child's financial support lies with the parents. The obligation to maintain the child is fulfilled by the parents voluntarily or compulsorily (by paying alimony). Alimony is accrued within the financial means of the parents, considering the living conditions necessary for the child's development. After analyzing the latest updates in the legislation of Ukraine, the author found that the legislator is taking active measures to properly regulate the issue of alimony. However, the quality of the introduced norms is not always at the proper level, which leads to conflicts in their application. By interpreting the principle of ensuring the best interests of the child in some cases, the court has the opportunity to close such gaps. However, in other cases, such efforts by the court are futile, as a result conflicts arising from the application of such rules do not find an effective solution. It only hinders the solution of the issue of providing the child with the necessary material support In opinion of author, the legislator should work to eliminate the problems listed in the article, and further improve the quality of the proposed rules in family law. Such norms should have not only a legitimate purpose, which is to ensure the interests of the child, but also an effective implementation mechanism. Otherwise, it will not bring the desired benefits and generate ambiguous case law, which is harmful. Keywords:the principle of ensuring the best interests of the child, alimony, family law relations.

scholarly journals The Miles and Snow Business Strategy Typology and the Adoption of Management Accounting Practices

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 233-264
Author(s):  
Tuan Zainun Tuan Mat ◽  
◽  
Ammar Syafiq Subri ◽  
Fadzlina Mohd Fahmi ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Business Strategy ◽  
Management Accounting ◽  
Adaptive Strategy ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Crucial Information ◽  
Adoption Level ◽  
Miles And Snow ◽  
A Company

Changes in the business environment requires that a company adopts a more adaptive strategy. A business strategy is not just about planning, but it needs to be supported with meaningful information. Management accounting complements a business strategy by providing crucial information, not just limited to cost efficiency, but customer satisfaction and quality management. However, the adoption of management accounting practices (MAPs) is believed to be influenced by strategy. Using the Miles and Snow (1978) business strategy typology model, this study examined the influence of business strategy on the adoption of MAPs, focusing on how the different types of business strategies used in organizations may influence the adoption of MAPs. Data was collected from manufacturing companies in Malaysia. The result showed that most Malaysian manufacturing companies utilized three major classifications of strategies, i.e., defender, prospector, analyzer, and only a few were classified as reactors. The result showed that the adoption level of both traditional and advanced MAPs is also high. Findings from this study indicated an influence of the defender and analyzer types towards adopting traditional MAPs, whereas the prospector type had influenced the adoption of advanced MAPs. Keywords: management accounting practices, business strategy, defender, prospector, analyzer, reactor

scholarly journals Kontrowersje wokół ustalania odpowiedzialności z tytułu naruszenia więzi rodzinnych jako dobra osobistego

2019 ◽  
pp. 189-211
Author(s):  
Bogusław Lackoroński
Keyword(s):  
Supreme Court ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Civil Law ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
General Idea ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
General View ◽  
Family Relation ◽  
The Supreme Court

The question if family relations can be deemed as a subject of a personal right effective erga omnes has been considered in Polish jurisprudence and judgments of different courts including the Supreme Court since 2010. In 2018 there was a breakthrough in this debate of great theoretical and practical significance. On March 27, 2018, the Supreme Court of Poland passed three resolutions in extended benches (7 judges) in which it was confirmed that family relations are recognized as a subject of a personal right and that their protection is effective erga omnes. The Supreme Court said also that pecuniary compensation for infringement of family relations which are subject to a personal right can be granted not only in case someone caused that a person – party to a family relation – is dead, but also that the person is seriously and permanently injured. The question of recognition family relation as a subject of a personal right and that their protection is effective erga omnes is very controversial in the jurisprudence of civil law. The controversies are discussed in this paper. The author of this paper does not consider the controversies as enough to question the general idea of recognition of family relations as a subject to a personal right (erga omnes). The author of this paper shares the general view of the Supreme Court (Civil Chamber) presented in the resolutions passed on March 27, 2018, provided to some minor critical remarks. However, it should be pointed out that on October 22, 2019, the Supreme Court (Extraordinary Control and Public Affairs Chamber) passed the resolution in an extended bench (7 judges) in which the admissibility of recognizing family relations as a subject to a personal right (erga omnes) has been questioned. It means that this question is to be resolved by the joint chambers of the Supreme Court.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Strategic Planning and Company Performance – A Chinese perspective

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Per Jenster ◽  
Klaus Solberg Søilen
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Competitive Intelligence ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
Chinese Perspective ◽  
Snow Model ◽  
Business Performance Measures ◽  
Miles And Snow ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

What is the relationship between Strategic Planning and Company Performances in Chinese companies? Is there a correlation between Company Performance and the Strategies adopted by these companies, using the Miles and Snow model for Aggressiveness Strategies? And is it possible to say something more about what kind of Strategic Planning gives better Company Performances? We wanted to separate here between the Planning which is related to what is called Competitive Intelligence and other activities related to Planning. The Idea was to be able to say something about the importance of Competitive Intelligence. We also wanted to use more extensive statistical analysis with more variables in light of the criticisms that has been raised about the methodology of previous studies. We found that better planning had a positive effect on a number of key business performance measures. We found that there was indeed a distinction between the different strategies selected and Company Performance. The strategy type named Reactors performed systematically less well than companies who choose one of the other strategies. Moreover we found that there were differences between different planning activities and Company Performance and that activities related to Competitive Intelligence were on the average more important for Company Performance than other Planning activities.

scholarly journals Avaliação das relações familiares durante a gravidez: quais instrumentos são utilizados?

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 209-224
Author(s):  
Révora Silvério De Mendonça ◽  
Ivania Vera ◽  
Renata Silva Lopes ◽  
Gizelda Vasconcelos Vieira De Alcântara ◽  
Ligia Maria Maia De Souza
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Attachment Style ◽  
Surveys And Questionnaires ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Family Relation ◽  
Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview

O relacionamento familiar estruturado desempenha papel decisivo na prevenção e no tratamento de comorbidades, em especial no período gestacional. O objetivo deste estudo foi sistematizar o conhecimento produzido acerca dos instrumentos utilizados para avaliação das relações familiares de gestantes. Trata-se de revisão integrativa da literatura realizada nas bases de dados LILACS, SciELO, MEDLINE® e PubMed® publicados entre 1° de janeiro de 2009 a 16 de abril de 2019. Utilizaram-se os seguintes descritores controlados “family relations AND pregnant women AND surveys AND questionnaires”. Preencheram os critérios de inclusão 25 artigos. Destes, 64% foram classificados como estudos transversais. Dentre os instrumentos utilizados para avaliação das relações familiares de gestantes mais prevalentes estiveram o Autonomy and Relatedness Inventory, o Attachment Style Interview, The Pregnancy Experience Scale, o Family Relation Index e a Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview. Em meio aos artigos selecionados, emergiram temáticas que apresentavam influência direta sobre as relações familiares, como violência por parceiro íntimo, promoção da saúde na gestação, depressão gestacional e binômio mãe e filho. Para cada objeto de estudo relacionado, foram utilizados questionários específicos e semiestruturados. Foram escassos os questionários específicos para o objetivo geral de avaliação das relações familiares durante o período gestacional. Torna-se imprescindível a adequação de questionários de fácil aplicação na prática clínica, que avaliem apropriadamente a qualidade das relações no período gestacional, adaptados à realidade brasileira.

To build a home: A phenomenological approach of reconstructing “feeling-at-home” among children living in households with parents exhibiting depressive symptoms

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 1766-1784
Author(s):  
Joseph Sebastian Yap ◽  
Marie Christine Chua ◽  
Tara Jessica Chan ◽  
Nico Canoy
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Phenomenological Research ◽  
Photo Elicitation ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Children’S Agency ◽  
Feeling At Home ◽  
At Home

Living in a household with a parent exhibiting depressive symptoms causes major disruptions in family relations, particularly between parent and child, and radically changes family life spaces. In this study, we integrated a place-based approach to interpretative phenomenological analysis to examine the subjective experiences of “feeling-at-home” among children living in households with parents exhibiting depressive symptoms. Using accounts obtained from photo elicitation interviews with seven participants, four key findings show the experience of “feeling-at-home” as (1) navigating emotional turmoil evoked through black holes and comfort rooms, (2) managing “being together” evoked through walls and dining tables, (3) overcoming fear evoked through terraces and flowers, and (4) seeing hope in what is (left of) home (somewhere). Main discussion highlights the spatial constitution in phenomenological research, children’s agency within volatile and “immovable” households, and changing spaces of emotional scarring.

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