scholarly journals REVIEW LITERATURE: INDONESIAN PORT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY WITH TRANSDISCIPLINARY APPROACH COMPARED TO OTHER COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-82
Author(s):  
Septa Riadi ◽  
Eva Anggraini ◽  
Yudi Wahyudin
Keyword(s):  
Customer Service ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Institutional Economics ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Transdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Port Management ◽  
The World ◽  
Important Study ◽  
The Uk

Research with a transdisciplinary approach aims to encourage integration beyond the boundaries of disciplines, and provide new perspectives in dealing with complex problems. These problems target various aspects, including problems in port management. In Vietnam the main problem of the port is in terms of ecology. While in Hong Kong as one of the largest ports in the world, it also faces problems in regulating the flow of ships and also in ports. Greece and China highlight an equally important study, namely the risk at the port. The port of Turkey has a different approach in attracting ships to dock at its ports, namely non-price aspects such as customer service, service customization and bundling, service expansion, service diversification and additional services and most importantly is the improvement of the company's image through the UK and Australia's CSR having the same problem regarding port privatization. To solve this problem is certainly expected to share the role of transdisciplines, ranging from government science, institutional economics, political economy, engineering science, ecology, business, to socilogy and other sciences. Keywords: transdisciplinary, port management, marine services

Development Policy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung-Uk Huh ◽  
Matthew S. Winters
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
International Political Economy ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Wealthy Country ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Poor Countries ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
The World

A variety of policies implemented by the wealthy countries of the world can have an impact on economic development in poor countries. We argue that the field of international political economy has underinvested in studying the determinants of non-foreign-aid policies that affect development. We review literature from a set of eight policy areas where there are identifiable development consequences and discuss the findings of the International Political Economy (IPE) literature with regard to policy origins, changes, and consequences. We find a consistent role of non-governmental organization (NGO) pressure on wealthy-country governments in bringing about pro-development policies, although we also identify instances where pro-development policies originate in domestic and strategic interests. Overall, we argue that there is significant space for additional exploration through a development lens of how policies come into being in the wealthy countries of the world.

Family Business in the Middle East: An Eexploratory Study of Retail Management in Kuwait and Lebanon

2006 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dianne H. B. Welsh ◽  
Peter Raven
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Family Business ◽  
Employee Perceptions ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

The Middle East is a growing, lucrative marketplace that has recently captured the interest of the world for political as well as economic reasons due to the War in Iraq, which began in 2003. This exploratory study examines the relationship between retail small/medium enterprises (SMEs) that are family business owned, organizational commitment, and management and employee perceptions of customer service on a number of dimensions. The results suggest that managers and employees of family-owned businesses in the Middle East behave in ways similar to those in Western countries; however, there are differences, probably related to cultural characteristics. The Middle East is a richly diverse region, a myriad of unique cultures. As the market becomes more sophisticated, the importance of service quality increases. Global retailers can benefit from this study by better understanding the managers and employees in the region and the pivotal role of the family on business. Implications for practice are discussed.

scholarly journals COVID19: An Opinion on Animal Infections and Role of Veterinarians in One Health Perspective

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
SWAGATIKA PRIYADARSINI ◽  
ROHIT SINGH ◽  
ARUN SOMAGOND ◽  
PUJA MECH
Keyword(s):  
One Health ◽  
Disease Diagnosis ◽  
World Health ◽  
Transdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Laboratory Confirmation ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Concern ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Insight Into

Coronavirus disease is the current cause of global concern. The massive outbreak of COVID-19 has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare this as a pandemic situation. The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARSCoV-2) is responsible for COVID-19 leading to acute respiratory distress and substantial mortality in humans. However, the first laboratory confirmation of SARS-CoV-2 in a pet dog in Hong Kong has shown the possibility of human-to-animal transmission (zooanthroponotic) of the virus. Thereafter, many animals including cat, tiger, lion and mink have also been reported to acquire the virus in several countries. In this situation the role of veterinarian assumes important in treating the animals, helping in food security, disease diagnosis, surveillance and boosting the economy of livestock stakeholders at the grassroot level. In the absence of any selective vaccine or drug against SARS-CoV-2, the world is anticipated to triumph over this pandemic with collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach linking human, animal and environmental health. This article gives an insight into the confirmed SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in animals, including the factors behind the shuffling of the virus among variety of species and also emphasizes on the role of veterinarian in managing and safeguarding public health so as to pave the way for adopting one health approach in order to conserve biodiversity.

scholarly journals An empirically derived framework of logistics management strategy

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A McGinnis ◽  
Ali Kara ◽  
Leslie I Wolfe
Keyword(s):  
Customer Service ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Logistics Management ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Logistics Strategy ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
Generalized Framework ◽  
Conceptual Study ◽  
Positive Effect

The purpose of this paper is to present an empirically derived framework for Logistics Management and discuss how it integrates organization’s short-term objectives with the need to respond to the complex external environment. Organizational theory, strategic planning and logistics management literature were reviewed carefully in identifying the conceptual support for the derived framework of logistics management and organizational competitiveness. The proposed generalized framework demonstrates that Logistics Management Strategy has the strongest positive effect on Organizational Competitiveness when it is mediated by Logistics Coordination Effectiveness and Customer Service Commitment. Overall Logistics Strategy is a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for increased organizational competitiveness. If the Overall Logistics Strategy is accompanied by (a) effective logistics coordination and (b) customer service commitment then organization competitiveness is likely to be greater. This conceptual study contributes to the field by presenting a generalized framework to improve researcher and practitioner understanding of the role Logistics Management in Organizational Competitiveness. This study integrates previous research and thought domains to develop a generalized framework that guides our understanding of the role of Logistics Management and its consequences on Organizational Competitiveness.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Amazonian deforestation in the British and Brazilian media

2010 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 319-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard J. Ladle ◽  
Ana Claudia Mendes Malhado ◽  
Peter A. Todd ◽  
Acacia C. M. Malhado
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
News Media ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Amazon Rainforest ◽  
The World ◽  
International Demand ◽  
The Uk

The Amazon rainforest stretches across more than six million square kilometers and nine countries. Of the original forest area it is thought that 18 per cent has been cleared, mainly for farming purposes. In Brazil, the main drivers of deforestation are beef ranching and soya production that together occupy more than 75 per cent of newly deforested land. The situation in the Amazon illustrates a fundamental dilemma facing environmentalists around the world: how to reconcile economic development with biodiversity conservation. In this paper the representation of this dilemma in the British and Brazilian news media is assessed. The results indicate that there were far more articles referring to deforestation in the Brazilian press (816 Brazilian to 29 UK) but that many of these make no mention of what factors are responsible for deforestation. The patterns of representation of the proximate (direct) causes of Amazonian deforestation were very similar in the two countries, with soya and beef cattle ranching commanding the most press attention. The ultimate (indirect) causes of deforestation, however, are treated very differently, with the Brazilian media seemingly far more aware of the role of economic development needs than the UK press. Interestingly, the role of international demand for soya, beef, and forest products in driving deforestation was highlighted primarily in the UK press. These findings are critically discussed in the context of media influence on public understandings of Amazonian deforestation.

scholarly journals The Culture of Construction Organisations: the Epitome of Institutionalised Corruption

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 59-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Oyen Arewa ◽  
Peter Farrell
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Organisational Culture ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
The World ◽  
Strategic Goals ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Vital Element

The culture of an organisation is a vital element of business competency that must align with its strategic goals, and enhance peoples’ perceptions, feelings and behaviour in adapting to the world around them. Organisational culture may also bring about negative practices such as dishonesty and unethical behaviours. Recently the culture of some construction organisations has been called into question. For example, major construction projects around the globe have become involved in allegations of fraud and corruption. The cost is currently estimated at US$860 billion globally; with forecasts that it may rise to US$1.5 trillion by 2025. Hitherto the role of the culture of construction organisations in fraud and corruption activities has been largely hidden. The study aim is to establish whether the culture of construction organisations promotes corrupt practices in the UK construction and infrastructure sector. The study employed mixed research methods with interviews supported by a questionnaire and an examination of five case studies in different countries. Findings show that the culture of construction organisations together with the nature of the industry promotes fraud and corruption. The study subsequently highlights key cultural factors that support fraud and corruption in a way that is almost institutionalised.  

Exploring the role of website quality and hedonism in the formation of e-satisfaction and e-loyalty

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asad Ahmad ◽  
Obaidur Rahman ◽  
Mohammed Naved Khan
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
World Market ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Online Retailers ◽  
The World ◽  
Major Factors

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that help in building e-loyalty towards online retailers. Internet has brought the world market into a single platform. Marketers have started using Internet as a new and innovative way to interact and reach people all around the world. With the increase in the number of Internet users, the number of e-marketers has also increased. In the context of online retailing, the service quality being offered is increasingly being used as a tool for competitive advantage. E-tailers are embracing superior e-services to attract, retain and convert patrons into loyal customers. Design/methodology/approach The researchers in the present study have used a research instrument that consists of constructs of the modified eTailQ scale, hedonism and e-satisfaction that together result in the formation of e-loyalty. Researcher-controlled sampling was employed to collect data from 159 student respondents. Findings Exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling were applied for analysing the collected data. The results of the study demonstrate that major factors which help in the formation of e-loyalty are e-satisfaction, customer service, privacy and hedonism. Originality/value This study extends the understanding of the role of e-satisfaction, customer service, privacy and hedonism in the formation of loyal consumers. The researchers proposed a model to study the factors impacting the e-loyalty of the Internet shoppers in India. The findings of the study are expected to help both researchers and marketers.

scholarly journals NETHERLANDS SEEKING FOR A NEW BALANCE IN THE INTERNATIONAL TAXATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 100-108
Author(s):  
Anastasia Nevskaya ◽  
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Multinational Companies ◽  
International Taxation ◽  
Double Taxation ◽  
The World ◽  
International Tax ◽  
Tax Refunds ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Tax Regulation

The article examines the combination of the Netherlands’ departure from the role of a transit jurisdiction for capital from all over the world and their struggle to attract the headquarters of multinational companies, including those migrating from the UK due to Brexit. It is shown that these processes are due to both fundamental reasons and the current need of countries for tax refunds to replenish their budgets to cover the consequences of the pandemic crisis. The author comes to the conclusion that the restructuring of the rules of international tax regulation which is going on now, may cause clashes of countries’ interests and strategies, which is illustrated by the example of the breakdown of the Agreement on the avoidance of double taxation between Russia and the Netherlands.

scholarly journals The Culture of Construction Organisations: the Epitome of Institutionalised Corruption?

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Oyen Arewa ◽  
Andrew Oyen Arewa ◽  
Peter Farrell
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Organisational Culture ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
The World ◽  
Strategic Goals ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Vital Element

<p>The culture of an organisation is a vital element of business competency that must align with its strategic goals, and enhance peoples’ perceptions, feelings and behaviour in adapting to the world around them. Organisational culture may also bring about negative practices such as dishonesty and unethical behaviours. Recently the culture of some construction organisations has been called into question. For example, major construction projects around the globe have become involved in allegations of fraud and corruption. The cost is currently estimated at US$860 billion globally; with forecasts that it may rise to US$1.5 trillion by 2025. Hitherto, the role of the culture of construction organisations in fraud and corruption activities has been largely hidden. The study aim is to establish whether the culture of construction organisations promotes corrupt practices in the UK construction and infrastructure sector. The study employed mixed research methods with qualitative interviews supported by a quantitative questionnaire and examination of five case studies in different countries. Findings show that the culture of construction organisations together with the nature of the industry promotes fraud and corruption. The study subsequently highlighted key cultural factors that support fraud and corruption in a way that is almost institutionalised.  </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key words</strong>: construction, corruption, culture and organisations</p>

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