scholarly journals BUDGETING, BUDGETARY CONTROL AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Evidence from Hospitality Firms in Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Egbunike ◽  
Amaka Unamma
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Significant Variation ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Evaluation Technique ◽  
Inferential Statistics ◽  
Evaluation Measures ◽  
Budgetary Control ◽  
Hospitality Firms ◽  
And Performance

This study was carried out with the view to address two fundamental issues: first, to determine if there is any association between budget, budgetary control and performance evaluation; second, to ascertain if there is any significant variation in the budget, budgetary control and performance evaluation measures of hospitality firms in Nigeria. The study employed descriptive design and primary data (questionnaire) was the major source of data collection. Questionnaire was administered to a total of six hundred (600) employees of ten (10) selected hospitality firms in Nigeria. The data obtained were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings indicated that budget and budgetary control could serve as an avenue through which hospitality firms in Nigeria can be evaluated. In addition, it was revealed that there is a significant variation in the budget, budgetary control and performance evaluation of hospitality firms in Nigeria. On the basis of the findings, it was recommended that hospitality firms in Nigeria should carry out performance evaluation on every aspect of their budget and budgetary activities as a way of ensuring that budgeted outcomes are met. Also, budgetary costs should be a basis of choosing the most-fit performance evaluation technique for hospitality firms since such

Corporate Growth Strategies and Performance of Selected Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Nairobi City County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-30
Author(s):  
Hamida Mwilu ◽  
Reuben Njuguna
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Growth Strategies ◽  
Inferential Statistics ◽  
Market Expansion ◽  
Acquisition Strategies ◽  
Corporate Growth ◽  
Diversification Strategies ◽  
And Performance

The dynamic nature of business operating environment has called on business leaders to be strategic in their leadership roles if they are to sustain their competitiveness into the unforeseen future. Growth is important in Sacco’s because it is future oriented establishing ways in which the organizational operations can be aligned to future changes in the business environment to ensure that competitiveness is sustained. The SACCOs in Kenya have experienced problems in the past; some even shutting down therefore there is need for customer growth to be enhanced so as to increase their incomes so as to sustain the business. These SACCOs have to look for leaders and managers who can develop future targets, direct and lead other staffs towards meeting the firm’s objective and gaining a competitive edge. The aim of this study was an assessment of corporate growth strategies and performance in savings and cooperative societies in Kenya, Nairobi County. The study sought to determine the influence of market expansion, diversification strategies and acquisition strategies. The study target population was 41 licensed SACCOs in Nairobi County. The study used primary data to collect information, and the data collection instrument was a questionnaire which was given to the 41 operations managers in the 41 selected SACCOs. The data collection procedure was done by the researcher and drop-and-pick strategy will be applied. The data was coded and keyed in Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS Version 23.0), and was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. For descriptive statistics was through mean scores, standard deviations, frequencies and percentages, while the inferential statistics was through regression analysis to establish the relationship between strategic leadership and customer growth. The findings were presented in tables and charts for easy understanding, interpreting, and describing the data. The study established that market expansion, diversification strategies and acquisition strategies as corporate growth strategies had a positive and significant effect on the performance of SACCOs in Nairobi City County. The study concluded that the SACCOs significantly employed market expansion strategies through improved branch network, customer base enhancement, new distribution channels and technological innovation. The study concluded that the SACCOs embraced a hybrid of the main diversification strategies, diverse products and services significantly. It was concluded that to a little extent the selected SACCOs in Nairobi City County have employed acquisition as a corporate growth strategy. The study recommends that the SACCOs should embrace integrate technology in the implementation of corporate growth strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.  Further studies should be undertaken to establish the effect of corporate growth strategies on the performance of other SACCOs in other regions to establish the disparities or similarities among the financial sector players. 

scholarly journals PEWARISAN SILEK PAUH DI PERGURUAN SILATURAHMI DI KELURAHAN KALUMBUK KECAMATAN KURANJI KOTA PADANG

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Uchi Isra Windy ◽  
Nerosti Nerosti
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Performance Art ◽  
Martial Arts ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Data Types ◽  
Library Studies ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The University ◽  
The Village

Abstract This research aims to describe and discuss the inheritance of Silek Pauh at the University of Kalumbuk subdistrict, Kuranji, Padang. The method used in this study is a qualitative deskritif method. Research instruments are self-researcher and assisted by supporting instruments such as stationary cameras. The data types in this study are primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques are conducted by way of library studies, observation, interviews, documentation.  The steps for analyzing data are data collection, describing data and making inferences. The results showed that the inheritance of Silaturahmi in this college was an open devolution system. But still rigid due to some things, among them the trainer currently has not found a candidate who is intact and able to learn the Silek Pauh.  The function of Silek Pauh in addition to martial arts and performance art, Silek Pauh is also used as a means of communication and associating among Pauh people. This seems to be seen in the practice activities Pauh Silek Many students come to Pauh Silaturahmi in this college from several villages outside the village Kalumbuk. Currently, the college has remained a sociable event between youth Kalumbuak. The process of student rektrument at the college is very easy, by coming directly and convey the goodwill to be a student in the College of Hospitality, and will be able to follow every process that is at the time of practice. Keywords: devolution, Silek Pauh, silaturahmi College

scholarly journals THE PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL ANALYSIS OF EMPLOYEE AT BINA MANDIRI GORONTALO FOUNDATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-96
Author(s):  
Sitti Husna Noviana Djou ◽  
Imam Mashudi
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Collection Data

The purpose of this study is: 1) to find out and analyze how the implementation of employee performance appraisal at the Bina Mandiri Gorontalo Foundation; 2) to find out what factors are hampering the implementation of employee performance appraisal at the Bina Mandiri Gorontalo Foundation. This research uses a qualitative approach and the type of research used is descriptive qualitative. Data sources used are primary data sources and secondary data sources. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used: data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and concluding. The result of the research shows that the implementation of employee performance appraisal at the Bina Mandiri Gorontalo Foundation based on 7 (seven) performance evaluation indicators can be said to be not yet fully appropriate. Three categorized indicators are by performance appraisal, namely obedience, honesty, and cooperation. Meanwhile, the indicators of leadership, responsibility, and achievement are not appropriate because in the performance evaluation that indicators still less influential. And, the initiative is categorized as inappropriate because in the performance evaluation it does not become a benchmark in performance appraisal. The factors that hampered the implementation of performance appraisal at the Bina Mandiri Gorontalo Foundation were seen from seven factors. Based on the results of the research five factors hinder the performance evaluation, are lack of objectivity, halo effect, Leniency, Strictness, and Personal Prejudices. While the other two factors, i.e. Central Tendency and Recent Behavior Bias is inappropriate because these two factors did not hamper the implementation of performance appraisal at the Bina Mandiri Gorontalo Foundation.  

scholarly journals INNOVATIVENESS AND COMPETITIVENESS IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES: THE CASE OF SMES IN MAROS REGENCY

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 195
Author(s):  
Narto Irawan Otoluwa ◽  
Ibriati Kartika Alimuddin ◽  
Nur Alamzah ◽  
Mursalim Nohong
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Creative Industry ◽  
Inferential Statistics ◽  
Insignificant Effect ◽  
Technological Leadership ◽  
Industry Performance ◽  
And Performance

The purpose of study was to explain the effect of entrepreneurship orientation and innovation in improving the performance and competitiveness of creative industries in Maros Regency. The primary data used in this study were collected by using questionnaires. The data is then processed in the form of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Based on the analysis, it is found that the orientation of entrepreneurship which is reflected by the activities of research and development activities, technological leadership, and innovation will be able to improve the performance and competitiveness of creative industry. Performance as measured by the company's ability to increase sales will be able to create competitiveness. The study also found an insignificant effect between innovation with competitiveness and performance with competitiveness

Winston-Salem Mobility Manager: Data Collection, Validation, and Performance Evaluation

2001 ◽  
Vol 1760 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-120
Author(s):  
John R. Stone ◽  
John W. Baugh ◽  
Shoma Chakravarty ◽  
Michael N. Surasky
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
And Performance

Public-Private Partnership for Healthcare in China

2022 ◽  
pp. 328-348
Author(s):  
Poshan Yu ◽  
Yifei Xu
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Budgetary Control ◽  
Health Project ◽  
Important Means ◽  
And Performance

In order to ensure the sustainable development of public private partnership (PPP) model and make the PPP health project ultimately meet the public expectation, the budgetary control and performance evaluation for PPP project is an important research topic. Budgetary control and performance evaluation is not only an important basis for project performance improvement, but also an important means for public departments to monitor and manage PPP health projects. This chapter aims to examine the effectiveness of PPP projects on the healthcare service provision in China. By analyzing the regional government finance and performances, this chapter attempts to elaborate the current dynamic of Chinese healthcare resources allocation by using PPP, and how this dynamic could be associated with the changing landscape of local economic conditions, in particular whether the application of PPP would help those regions with poor economic performance to close a gap in healthcare delivery.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADOPTION STRATEGY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SACCOS IN KENYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Paul Wambua Kavulya ◽  
Prof. Willy Muturi ◽  
Dr. Gladys Rotich ◽  
Dr. Kennedy Ogollah
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Technological Adoption ◽  
And Performance

Purpose: To examine the effect of technological adoption strategy on the Performance of SACCOs in KenyaMethodology: The study was a cross-sectional survey with a descriptive research design. This design is appropriate because it is considered suitable for gathering information and generating appropriate conclusions with respect to the research questions. The target population of this study was the 181 authorized deposit taking SACCOs in Kenya that have been in existence for at least the last 5 years SASRA (2014). The firms which have been there for 5 years are considered to have adequate knowledge and have deposit mobilization strategies in place. The number of respondents was 181 CEOs and Business development managers, who are in charge of strategies. The study used questionnaires as the main data collection instrument that contained both open and closed ended questions. Questionnaires were preferred because they are effective data collection instruments that allow respondents to give much of their opinions pertaining to the research problem. Primary data was collected through administering of questionnaires to Members of the SACCOs, senior staff of the SACCOs and Cooperative Ministry/regulatory officials. The study employed descriptive analysis technique on the collected data. Multiple regression analysis was used to establish the relationship between the dependent and independent variables.  Results were presented using frequency tables and figures.Results: Correlation analysis showed that technological adoption strategy and performance of Saccos are positively and significantly associated. Regression analysis indicated that technological adoption strategy has a positive and significant effect on performance of Saccos in Kenya. The hypotheses results indicated that there is a significant relationship between technological adoption strategy and performance of Saccos in Kenya. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: From the study findings, it was recommended that Saccos should lay out procedures and strategies such as product innovation, market innovation, technological innovation and process innovation so as to enhance their penetration in the market. Further, the study recommended the need for the firms to invest in technological advancement by equipping their staff with technical skills and also providing them with the necessary facilities. 

scholarly journals Evaluating The International Diversification Benefits Of Chinas New Indexes

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Seddik Meziani
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
International Diversification ◽  
Portfolio Diversification ◽  
Global Index ◽  
Evaluation Measures ◽  
Risk Return ◽  
And Performance

This article examines the characteristics and performance of selected Chinas financial indexes. Although several indexes were recently made available, this study focuses on three in particular because they are compiled using distinct methodologies. Based on the differences in their composition, they were categorized as either global or investable indexes, herein indexes composed of shares that are readily available for trading in the market. From a portfolio diversification perspective, this study found that U.S. investors seeking exposure to China stand to gain the most from funds tracking the Standard & Poors/CITIC 50 Index (a global index) than from those tracking the FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Indexor the Halter USX China Index (investable indexes). Its risk-return characteristics, along with other performance evaluation measures used, show that it is most efficient in providing international diversification benefits.

scholarly journals DAYA SAING INDUSTRI KACANG GOYANG DI KOTAMOBAGU (STUDI KASUS DI USAHA DAGANG BERUSAHA DAN USAHA DAGANG KABELA)

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1A) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Windy Amelia Makakombo ◽  
Leonardus R. Rengkung ◽  
Celcius ., Talumingan
Keyword(s):  
Performance Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Physical Aspect ◽  
Good Service ◽  
North Sulawesi ◽  
And Performance

The purpose of this study is to analyze the Competitivences of ‘Kacang Goyang’ industry of ‘UD Berusaha’ and ‘UD Kabela’ Kotamobagu, North Sulawesi. This study was conducted over three months from July to October 2015 in Motoboi Kecil, South Kotamobagu, North Sulawesi. Data used in this study are primary and secondary data. Primary data collection is done by interview using questionnaires and secondary data derived from Dinas Pertanian. The used analysis is Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). The result showed that consumers are satisfied with the level of the cleanliness, appearance and performance. Prices offered by the two businesses are affordable and is according to the contents of products and flavors. The consumen is satisfied with the price. Consumers’ considended that the two companies have a clean and comfortable place, but there are some aspects that should be corrected such as, location and parking. Consumers also considened that this two companies provide a good service in the aspect of speed, knowledge and friendliness, but consumers have not been satisfied in the physical aspect, dressed, and neatness.*lrr*

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