scholarly journals The Influence of Personal Characteristics on Performance through Entrepreneurial Behavior of Muntok Pepper Farmers

Society ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 818-835
Author(s):  
Rufti Puji Astuti ◽  
Novyandra Ilham Bahtera ◽  
Eddy Jajang Jaya Atmaja ◽  
Igu Sandira
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Ethnic Origin ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Entrepreneurial Behavior ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Indicator Variables ◽  
Affective Variables

Currently, the performance of the pepper Muntok business continues to decline from time to time. This condition needs to be supported by studying the characteristics of farmers as human resources who carry out business planning and decision-making faced with various threats, challenges, and uncertainties. This study aims to 1) determine personal characteristics; 2) analyze the effect of personal characteristics on entrepreneurial behavior, 3) analyze the effect of personal characteristics and entrepreneurial behavior of farmers on business performance; and 4) analyze the effect of entrepreneurial behavior on business performance. The research method uses a survey method involving 90 farmers. Data analysis was carried out using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through Smart Partial Least squares (PLS). The results showed that the personal characteristics of the dominant farmer were strongly reflected by indicators of ethnic origin, experience, and age. Personal characteristics positively and significantly contribute to entrepreneurial behavior, and positive entrepreneurial behavior significantly influences business performance. The study results did not directly influence personal characteristics on business performance but through entrepreneurial behavior. Furthermore, the indicator variables of ethnic origin, experience, and age affect discipline, persistence, perseverance, interest in seeking and increasing knowledge, and mastery of technical skills, which can ultimately determine the level of business productivity and the desire to grow through business expansion. Before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, the entrepreneurial behavior of farmers was still strongly shaped by cognitive and affective variables. It is necessary to increase the skills of farmers through training and entrepreneurship development that pays attention to personal characteristics to improve business performance. This study can recommend the Agriculture Office of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province in formulating policies to increase the productivity of pepper plants and the welfare of pepper farmers in the future.

scholarly journals Employee Voice, Employee Engagement and Business Performance: Understanding the links in a Mediated Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
Kabiru Maitama Kura ◽  
Mohamed Alkashami
Keyword(s):  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Organizational Outcomes ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Employee Voice ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Study Results ◽  
High Engagement ◽  
The Relationship

Employee voice which refers to the collective bargaining of employees in an organization, is gaining much attention and importance. Studies are linking the role and relationship between employee voice with many important individual and organizational outcomes. To understand its current state and influence, the present study tested employee voice and its influence on employee engagement and business performance. Following the relationship hypothesized model, the current study applied structural equation modeling using Smart PLS 3 and found a significant relationship between employee voice and business performance. In addition, the study also found significant influence of employee voice on employee engagement and business performance. The study also found that employee engagement was mediating the relationship between employee voice and business performance. The results confirm that employees who have the freedom and opportunity to share their ideas, opinions, and input in decision-making are likely to show high engagement, which contributes to increasing business performance. The study results offer important findings based on which implications are drawn for theory and practice for businesses aspiring to increase performance.

scholarly journals Orientasi kewirausahaan sebagai mediasi faktor demografis terhadap kinerja bisnis

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-104
Author(s):  
Iva Nurdiana Nurfarida ◽  
Endi Sarwoko
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Family Background ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Equation Modeling

Extant literatures suggest that personal characteristics of entrepreneurs have a large impact on a business performance. The Resource Based View, regards the characteristics of the entrepreneur as a unique resource for the company that will become a competitive advantage. So far, personal characteristics and entrepreneurial demographic factors are more associated with entrepreneurial intentions, this study will analyze the role of demographic factors, namely educational background, family, experience, and motivation on a business performance, while also examining the role of entrepreneurial orientation, namely innovation, proactivity, and risk taking in mediating these effects. The research sample consisted of owners/managers from 160 business units in Malang area (Malang City, Batu, and Malang Regency), while the data analysis technique used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results showed that demographic factors influence business performance and entrepreneurial orientation, so educational background, family background, business experience, and motivation are determinants of a business performance while enhancing entrepreneurial orientation. Entrepreneurial orientation acts as a mediator of demographic factors affecting business performance.

scholarly journals ORIENTASI KEWIRAUSAHAAN UNTUK MEMBANGUN KERELASIAN PEMBELI, PEMASOK, PRODUK KOMPLEMENTER DAN IMPLIKASINYA TERHADAP KINERJA BISNIS

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
Cecep Daryus Darusman
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Data Processing Software ◽  
Processing Software ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This research aimed to examine whether there is the influence of entrepreneurship orientation on relationship with buyers, suppliers, and complementary products and implications on business performance. The research method used is descriptive survey method and explanatory survey with a sample size of 200 respondents, namely entrepreneurs Bandung City Distro. Data analysis method used in this study are SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) with data processing software LISREL 8.30.

scholarly journals The Role Of Islamic Business Ethics In The Relationship Between Adaptability And The Business Performance Of Syariah Financial Institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-36
Author(s):  
Agus Putranto ◽  
Muhammad Trihudiyatmanto ◽  
Muhammad Trihudiyatmanto
Keyword(s):  
Business Ethics ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Islamic Business Ethics ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose - This study was to analyze how much influence adaptability has on business performance. The variables studied were independent variables consisting of adaptability variables and the dependent variable was business performance with Islamic business ethics as a moderating variable.Method - The research data were obtained from BMT Marhamah employees in Wonosobo Regency. Sampling from the population using the census sampling method. The data were collected using a survey method, namely the questionnaire was delivered and taken directly to the research object. Data analysis used the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) test by checking the independent variables, moderating variables and dependent variables.Result - From the research that has been done, it is found that adaptability has an effect on business performance at BMT Marhamah Wonosobo. Islamic business ethics affect business performance at BMT Marhamah Wonosobo. adaptability has an effect on business performance at BMT Marhamah Wonosobo with Islamic business ethics as a moderating variable. This means that Islamic business ethics moderates the relationship between adaptability and business performance at BMT Marhamah Wonosobo.Implication - This study examines Micro Syariah Financial Institutions in Indonesia.Originality- There is a difference between theory and practice in Islamic Microfinance Institutions in Indonesia. 

scholarly journals Unveiling the Direct Effect of Corporate Entrepreneurship’s Dimensions on the Business Performance: A Case of Big Five Banks in Pakistan

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 181-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waheed Ali Umrani ◽  
Rosli Mahmood ◽  
Umair Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Big Five ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Corporate Entrepreneurship ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method

AbstractThe ground aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between individual factors of corporate entrepreneurship and business performance. This investigation was expected to bring in un-revealed results as the past literature does not provide any sufficient evidence for the proposed model. The study used survey method to collect data from the big five banks in Pakistan. For this reason a total of 256 responses were collected from the bank branch managers on the topic, using stratified random sampling technique. Through using PLS structural Equation Modeling, the study employed the use of SmartPLS 3.0 for executing tests pertaining to reliability and validity, this was ensured by evaluating measurement model. Next, the study assessed structure model, under which the research has revealed that out of the 5 mentioned dimensions of corporate entrepreneurship only three have resulted in a significant relationship with business performance; this was followed by assessment of r-squared values and predictive relevance of the model keeping in view the recommendations from the popular literature. Implications for further research and management professionals are mentioned in detail.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial and Market Orientation as Determinants of Postharvest Factors for Muntok Pepper by Farmers

Society ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 160-173
Author(s):  
Evahelda Evahelda ◽  
Iwan Setiawan ◽  
Rati Purwasih ◽  
Rufti Puji Astuti
Keyword(s):  
Market Orientation ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
New Production ◽  
Postharvest Handling

The problem of Muntok Pepper business performance continues to decline due to the inability of farmers to face price uncertainty, recognize and understand market conditions. The fact is that the number of business actors continues to grow. Competing to face changes in the business environment is necessary, so entrepreneurial farmers are needed. This study aims to look at the postharvest process carried out by Muntok Pepper farmers and analyze whether entrepreneurial orientation and market orientation are determinant factors that affect the postharvest handling process. The research method used a survey method involving 60 farmers. Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), data analysis was carried out using smart Partial Least Squares (PLS). The results showed that the postharvest handling process was significantly influenced by entrepreneurial orientation and market orientation, but entrepreneurial orientation influence was greater than market orientation. Farmers carry out postharvest handling of Muntok Pepper in two stages. 50% of farmers carry out threshing, soaking, and drying processes. 50% of farmers do not do the sorting, grading, and milling process. Farmers’ decisions in postharvest handling are more influenced by the influence of the entrepreneurial orientation of farmers. Farmers who are motivated to excel, dare to take risks, and are willing to innovate by using new production methods tend to carry out a good postharvest handling process, not only threshing, soaking, and drying but also sort and process pepper derivative products.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial Characteristics and Behaviors of Muntok White Pepper Farmers

Society ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rufti Puji Astuti ◽  
Novyandra Ilham Bahtera ◽  
Eddy Jajang Jaya Atmaja
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Business Climate ◽  
Entrepreneurial Behavior ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
White Pepper ◽  
Entrepreneurial Characteristics

Entrepreneurship is one of the human capital variables of pepper farmers that plays an important role in determining the success of pepper agribusiness development in this creative era. To face the challenges of the business climate change, pepper farmers need entrepreneurship. The objectives compiled in this study are to identify the entrepreneurial characteristics of Muntok White Pepper farmers and to analyze the effect of entrepreneurial characteristics on their entrepreneurial behavior in managing to farm. The study was conducted by survey method, involving 115 farmers. Data analysis used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS). The results showed that the entrepreneurial characteristics of pepper farmers are risk-taking, responsive to opportunities, innovative, and motivated. Also, the results showed that the entrepreneurial characteristics of pepper farmers positively and significantly influence their entrepreneurial behavior. Furthermore, the most dominant variable reflecting their entrepreneurial characteristics is the courage to take risks. This study recommends muntok pepper farmers that they always dare to take risks, be persistent and disciplined. Additionally, knowledge and skills need to be constantly updated to grow the ability to innovate and be creative in carrying pepper cultivation activities out.

scholarly journals Impact of Knowledge, Tendency and Perceived Threats of Climate Change on Adaptation Strategies: The Case of Tehran Architects

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Mazdak Irani ◽  
Saeed Banihashemi
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Physical Elements

The consequences of climate change are observed in several ways in human settlements, one of which is the threat it poses to the physical elements and infrastructures of cities. To mitigate it, cities apply adaptation strategies. These strategies have proper effectiveness and are adapted according to local characteristics. This study applied the cross-sectional survey method and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to assess the possible relations between variables. The study population was the architects of Tehran metropolis with a sample size of 85. The study instrument was a researcher-developed questionnaire consisting of four sections. Five hypotheses were assessed for relations of knowledge, tendency, perceived threats, and the adaptation strategies, all of which were proved by the study results. The results of the study showed that knowledge on the climate change significantly affects the perceived threats, tendency and the adaptation strategies. The adaptation strategies were also dependent on tendency and the perceived threats. The findings of this study can be helpful for planners and decision makers and the Architecture Society of Tehran to address the problem of climate change more adequately.

scholarly journals The influences of product quality, price and service quality to increase consumer satisfaction of Dorayaki product at CV Abe Seika

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 263
Author(s):  
Sarah Isniah ◽  
Romli Septiadi ◽  
Aprillia Susmita
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Modern Business

Business is a trade undertaken by group organized in order to make a profit by producing and selling goods and services to meet the community needs. Business is not only seen from the clothing business but other like food or beverage business that encompasses the entire world. In this modern business era, more and more emerging SMEs make competition tighter. By examining the influence of product quality, price, it is and service quality variables that expected in this research strategy output can increase consumer satisfaction of Dorayaki products at CV Abe Seika. The survey method with a quantitative approach was used in this study.The questionnaire results were processed using SEM (structural equation modeling). From the study results known that produced a strategy of product quality variables with Dorayaki product quality indicators. It is expected to increase customer satisfaction from implementing results the right strategy. Therapy needs further research on success of this consumer satisfaction assessment.

The Role of Career Self-Efficacy on the Effect of Parental Career Behaviors on Career Exploration: A Study on School of Tourism and Hotel Management’ Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Selahattin Kanten ◽  
Pelin Kanten ◽  
Murat Yeşiltaş
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Career Exploration ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Hotel Management ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to investigate the impact of parental career behaviors on undergraduate student’s career exploration and the mediating role of career self-efficacy. In the literature it is suggested that some social and individual factors facilitate students’ career exploration. Therefore, parental career behaviors and career self-efficacy is considered as predictors of student’s career exploration attitudes within the scope of the study. In this respect, data which are collected from 405 undergraduate students having an education on tourism and hotel management field by the survey method are analyzed by using the structural equation modeling. The results of the study indicate that parental career behaviors which are addressed support; interference and lack of engagement have a significant effect on student’s career exploration behaviors such as intended-systematic exploration, environment exploration and self-exploration. In addition, it has been found that one of the dimensions of parental career behaviors addressed as a lack of engagement has a significant effect on career self-efficacy levels of students. However, research results indicate that student’s career self-efficacy has a significant effect on only the self-exploration dimension. On the other hand, career self-efficacy has a partial mediating role between lack of engagement attitudes of parents and career exploration behaviors of students.

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