scholarly journals Decent work and Safe Work: A Case study of IT Industry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
NIZAMI NAUSHEEN
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Information Technology Industry ◽  
Decent Work ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
It Industry ◽  
Sitting Posture ◽  
Technology Industry ◽  
Safe Work ◽  
It Employees

Workers are the backbone of an industry as well as an economy. Accelerating growth requires ensuring, understanding and managing life of workers when they are at work. This paper analyses the meaning and importance of safe work in Information Technology industry where work is rendered in apparently safe environment. IT industry has been chosen as it apparently offers highly remunerative packages but compromises on some of the essentials of decent work. One of the dimensions of decent work is safe work. In this paper, work safety has been measured on the basis of rudimentary statistical tools and non-parametric tests. Primary data collected from 272 IT employees by using snowball sampling technique and a well-designed questionnaire have been used for developing Safe work Index (SWI) on the lines of decent work agenda of the International Labour Office. Findings reveal deficit of safe work in IT companies and deteriorating health status of IT employees which has implications for the social health of the nation. The nature of work in IT industry which requires longer hours at work, constant sitting posture and working on computer screens has started playing havoc among the employees of younger age group and calls for attention for provision of decent ergonomic furniture and timely breaks from a sitting posture. The paper concludes with suggestive measures for the same.

scholarly journals Value Creation through Knowledge Sharing and Innovation in IT Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1023-1027
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Information Technology Industry ◽  
It Industry ◽  
Technology Industry ◽  
Knowledge Innovation ◽  
Analysis Technique

The main aim is to review and conceptually understand knowledge sharing and innovation in the Information technology industry (IT) and its impact on organizational performance of the employees. Management of knowledge focuses on retaining of the knowledge, innovation and creation of value. It is a tool used in many organizations to improve the performance of the organization through strategic decision making. Through the help of field survey, primary data was collected and descriptive analysis and correlation analysis technique was applied to understand the association of Knowledge Management (KM) techniques with other variables identified from the study like knowledge sharing, storage of knowledge, transfer of updates, organizational learning and organizational culture etc. The findings suggest that indicators like group meetings, taking courses related to a pertinent area, activities involving team are some of the formal channels of knowledge sharing and they need to be implemented in the organization.

scholarly journals Implementation of the Spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi in the Life of the Brotherhood in Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Assisi Simalingkar B Medan

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-34
Author(s):  
Ermina Waruwu ◽  
Imelda Sianipar
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Data Interpretation ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Basic Capital ◽  
Sample Technique ◽  
Saint Francis ◽  
Saint Francis Of Assisi ◽  
Francis Of Assisi

Spirituality is a trasendental relationship and the creation of unity relations between nature and humans, the universe and unity between individuals and God. The formulation of the research problem is how to implementation of the Spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi in the life of the brotherhood in Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Assisi Simalingkar B Medan. The purpose of the study was to explain the findings of the implementation of the spirituality of SFA in the life of the brotherhood in SFMA Simalingkar B Medan. The design of the research used is qualitative research using analytical procedures that produce descriptive-qualitative data. The sample technique used to determine the informant is a snowball sampling technique consisting of 10 SFMA sisters. Primary data sources come from interviews, observation and documentation. The results of the study were analyzed using milles and hubberman models were data reduction, data presentation, the drafting of conclusions. Stages of research, namely data transcription, data identification, data classification, data interpretation, data description. The technique used to ensure the level of data validation is triangulation, examination of colleagues, and auditing. The results are SFMA sisters have made Christ the center of living in brotherhood in the community. This brotherhood is turned on by the sabda and is supported by various prayer practices. Brotherhood among the sisters based on the love of the gospel while still prioritizing the attitude of accepting, aware of the similarities between one and the others, namely together with total. Open each other, understand each other and willing to sacrifice. This spirituality implementation is expected to remain maintained because of this spiritual implementation as the basic capital in fulfilling the call as a religus. Keywords: Spirituality, Saint Francis of Assisi, Brotherhood, Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Assisi.

scholarly journals An assessment of gender differences in the operational efficiency of businesses run by persons with disabilities

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-59
Author(s):  
Madan Mohan G. ◽  
Anushree Baruah
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Women Disabled

Purpose Progress accomplished by the disabled entrepreneurs on the fronts of profits, turnover, return on investment (ROI), employees engaged, capital employed and diversification shall be studied and prevalence of gender differences in such progress shall be assessed. Design/methodology/approach The proposed research is descriptive in nature, based on primary data, collected by personally administering a well-structured interview schedule to 201 disabled entrepreneurs in Puducherry selected using a snowball sampling technique. Data collected has been analyzed using SPSS 21, using the tools of mean, one-way ANOVA, factorial ANOVA and chi-square (χ2) analysis. Findings The prevalence rate of entrepreneurship among female disabled is very low. Female disabled entrepreneurs manage higher turnover than their male counterparts and manage insignificantly higher progress in terms of capital employed, while male disabled entrepreneurs have managed insignificantly higher progress in terms of profits, diversification and ROI. Illiterate disabled, both men and women, struggle to manage decent turnover while the better educated manage better turnover. Research limitations/implications This paper has highlighted the low prevalence rate of entrepreneurship among women disabled though the fewer women disabled entrepreneurs are performing better than their male counterparts in operating their business. Originality/value The findings of this paper may be taken as base for formulation of effective government policies in empowering disabled persons in general and women disabled in particular.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Financial Literacy, Financial Knowledge, Financial Attitude, Income dan Financial Self Efficacy terhadap Financial Management Behavior Entrepreneur Lulusan Perguruan Tinggi di Surabaya

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 572
Author(s):  
Anglia Dinda Pramedi ◽  
Nadia Asandimitra Haryono
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Management Behavior

Finance is one of the factors in the development of a business. Therefore, the entrepreneur should be able to handle finances well to reach business purposes. Based on the previous studies, the purpose of this research is to determine the effect of several factors such as financial literacy, financial knowledge, financial attitude, income, and financial self-efficacy on financial management behavior. The research sample is 211 entrepreneur who has graduated from college in Surabaya. This research used conclusive causality research with primary data. The sampling technique used purposive sampling and snowball sampling method, and data distribution using an online questionnaire. SEM (Structural Equation Model) used for data analysis technique and using AMOS 24. The hypothesis showed that financial knowledge, income, and financial self-efficacy did not affect financial management behavior, but financial literacy and financial attitude influence financial management behavior. Therefore, the entrepreneur needs to improve financial literacy and financial attitude to manage finance on the business better.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Bank Products Appeal across Demographic Consideration: A Comparative Study of Nigeria and South Africa

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (5(J)) ◽  
pp. 103-116
Author(s):  
Binuyo Binuyo ◽  
Aregbeshola . ◽  
Rafiu Adewale .
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Low Probability ◽  
Good Number ◽  
Snowball Sampling Technique

Influence of demographic variables on banking has continued to attract the interest of researchers over the years with a good number focussing on impact of demographic variables on choice of banks by customers. This study however differs from previous studies in that its focus is on the evaluation of bank products appeal across demographic variables in South Africa and Nigeria. This descriptive study made use of primary data collected by administering validated and pre-tested questionnaires to 3,684 bank customers within selected strategic locations across Nigeria and South Africa using the snowball sampling technique. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data generated. High Chi-Square statistics (corroborated with cross – tabulation and correlation analyses) coupled with very low probability values indicate highly significant associations between demographic variables and the dependent variables. The study recommends customer-centric approach on the part of banks to be able to provide customers with effective and unique value offers for various customer segments. Also, policy intervention is required to promote infrastructural upgrade for better product and service delivery. A more inclusive regulatory framework is required to draw more of the unbanked self – employed populace in the interest of boosting the economic performance of both countries.

scholarly journals Examining Fresh Graduates’ Perception of Employability in the Information Technology Industry in Vietnam

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngoan-Thi Dinh ◽  
Pham Hung Hiep
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Search ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Information Technology Industry ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Technology Industry ◽  
Generic Qualitative ◽  
Research Interview ◽  
Skill Management

The purpose of this paper is to explore the perception of Information Technology (IT) fresh graduates on employability in Vietnam. The research is based on primary data from responses in in-depth interviews from 10 fresh graduates working in the IT industry for at least 3 months. A generic qualitative approach and the employability framework of Hillage & Pollard guide this research. Interview protocol is also provided for semi-structured interviews. The findings show a strong awareness of employability among fresh graduates in terms of the assets they own like knowledge, skill, attitudes; deployment; presentation; and context of the labor market. However, the findings also point out a huge area of knowledge and soft skills which need improvement to enhance graduates’ employability. They are advanced IT knowledge, cross-sector knowledge, and a lot of soft skills such as presentation skill, communication skill, management skill, problem solving skill, logical and critical thinking skill, self-study skill, information search-skill, asking question skill, foreign language skill, and adaptation skill. The study provides valuable implications to employers, educators and new young employees in fresh graduates’ employability enhancement by pointing out weak areas for improvement.

scholarly journals Livelihoods Transformation of Tuban Coastal Communities Becomes Breeder of Shrimp Vannamei (Litopenaeus vannamei)

2019 ◽  
Vol 007 (01) ◽  
pp. 120-130
Author(s):  
Azhar Try Bintang ◽  
◽  
Edi Susilo ◽  
Mochammad Fattah ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Transformation Process ◽  
Coastal Communities ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Community Environment ◽  
Interactive Analysis ◽  
Snowball Sampling Technique

The research was conducted in the coastal community environment of Panyuran Village, Tuban District, East Java Province in May 2018. The purpose of this research is to analyze the transformation of livelihood become breeder shrimp vannamei of coastal communities at Panyuran Village Tuban District. Research methodology used in this study; the research is descriptive with an approach to the phenomenon, Type of data used qualitative, the data sources are primary data and secondary data with the sampling technique used purposive sampling and snowball sampling technique, data validation used source triangulation, data analysis used interactive analysis Miles and Huberman’s model. The results showed that the phenomenon of livelihood transformation becomes seeding shrimp vannamei influenced by internal factors and external factors. The driving factors and inhibiting factors affect the acceleration or obstruction of the transformation process. This shows that the existence of a shrimp venture can help people to survive and increase living standards.

scholarly journals SISTEM LOGISTIK PERTANIAN ANTAR PULAU DARI PELABUHAN MANADO

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3A) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Abram Tombey Kandou ◽  
Caroline B. D. Pakasi ◽  
Noortje ., Benu
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Logistics System ◽  
Passenger Flow ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Drastic Increase ◽  
Snowball Sampling Technique

The purpose of this study was to identify the existing agricultural logistics system in Manado Harbor. This research was conducted at Manado Port as the starting point and end point. The research conducted from February to May 2017. This research used primary and secondary data. Primary data is collected with a list of questions that have been prepared for Head of Port Authority Unit of Manado City Transportation Department. Secondary data are obtained, among others, from the Office of Transportation and Marine Guard Unity. Sampling was conducted using Snowball Sampling Technique. The variables that will be measured in the research of this result are: What agricultural logistics goods are held in the Port, How to store goods in Manado Port warehouse, What transportation is used for shipping agricultural logistics, How to distribution of agricultural logistics goods, How to service delivery, What is the distance between islands (km). This research uses descriptive analysis that is to identify inter-island agricultural logistic system from Manado port and map agricultural logistic system in Manado Port. The results show that the existing logistics system in Manado Harbor has decreased not too drastically and the increase is very drastic in the year 2015. And passenger flow in the year 2011-2013 is still normal, but in 2014 and 2015 experienced a drastic increase due to passengers who soaring in that year. Logistics system in Port Manado also can be categorized pretty good because the data collection is good but still not specified agricultural goods are loaded, and for the equipment can be said to be good seen in terms of Port Manado which is still included in the category of Passenger Port, ships anchored in the Port of Manado is quite a lot and will be added over time, due to the soaring passengers between islands and goods brought. And in terms of facilities for passengers Manado Port has been very good, because the construction of infrastructure for passengers is being carried out at the time of research and development results are already visible at the time this study is completed.

Information Technology Industry Dynamics

2010 ◽  
pp. 274-293
Author(s):  
Nicholas C. Georgantzas ◽  
Evangelos Katsamakas
Keyword(s):  
System Performance ◽  
Model Analysis ◽  
Disruptive Innovation ◽  
Information Technology Industry ◽  
It Industry ◽  
Dynamic Complexity ◽  
Technology Industry ◽  
Modeling Software ◽  
Determine System ◽  
Sd Model

This chapter combines disruptive innovation strategy (DIS) theory with the system dynamics (SD) modeling method. It presents a simulation model of the hard-disk (HD) maker population overshoot and collapse dynamics, showing that DIS can crucially affect the dynamics of the IT industry. Data from the HD maker industry help calibrate the parameters of the SD model and replicate the HD makers’ overshoot and collapse dynamics, which DIS allegedly caused from 1973 through 1993. SD model analysis entails articulating exactly how the structure of feedback relations among variables in a system determines its performance through time. The HD maker population model analysis shows that, over five distinct time phases, four different feedback loops might have been most prominent in generating the HD maker population dynamics. The chapter shows the benefits of using SD modeling software, such as iThink®, and SD model analysis software, such as Digest®. The latter helps detect exactly how changes in loop polarity and prominence determine system performance through time. Strategic scenarios computed with the model also show the relevance of using SD for information system management and research in areas where dynamic complexity rules.

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