scholarly journals Impact of Demographic Factors on Consumer’s Purchasing Decision: A Study on the University Students of Peshawar Region

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-134
Author(s):  
IHSAN ULLAH ◽  
SALEEM ULLAH KHAN ◽  
MUHAMMAD IDREES
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Purchasing Decision ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

This research report is based on the factors affecting the purchasing decision of the students (consumers) of various public and private sector universities in Peshawar (Pakistan). The main objective of this study was to find out the impact of demographic factors such as gender, age and income on consumers purchasing decision. In this study the population was students of various private and public sector universities of Peshawar region. A sample of 250 students was drawn from population through proportionate random sampling technique. A questionnaire was designed and personally distributed among the subjects of sample. Independent samples T-test and ANOVA were used for data analysis. The findings lead to the conclusion that there is no significant relationship between consumers’ gender and age with purchasing decision while income of consumers significantly affects their purchasing decision.

scholarly journals Effect of Scholarships on Students’ Social Development at University Level

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-187
Author(s):  
Shabeena Shaheen ◽  
Dr. Ziarab Mahmood ◽  
Dr. Nazir Haider Shah
Keyword(s):  
Social Development ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Major Purpose ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
University Level ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The University

The major purpose of the study was to measure the effect of scholarships on students’ social development at the university level. The study was descriptive, and the survey method was applied for the collection of data. The population consisted of all teachers and students of public and private universities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The total population of teachers in the public and private universities were 4073 and students were 101968. A stratified random sampling technique was applied for selecting the study sample. The researcher selected 525 teachers from public and private universities as well as 900 students from public and private universities. The researcher developed two questionnaires using a five-point Likert scale on the foundation of related literature and with the help of the supervisor. The validity of the instruments was checked by two experts in the field. The reliability of these instruments was determined through Cronbach’s alpha which was 0.832. Mean, standard deviation, t-test, and regression analysis were used for analyzing the data. It was found that scholarships are available at the public and private sector universities. It was also found that there was a significant effect of scholarships on students’ development. Therefore, it is recommended that scholarships may be spread on the university website, to guarantee students successful learning, higher education institutions will have to meet the challenges of student’s problems.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF THE TRUST FACTOR ON EMPLOYEES' PERFORMANCE IN IRAQI PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR PROJECTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (04) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Nooralhuda M. AZIZE
Keyword(s):  
Future Research ◽  
Organizational Productivity ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Trust Climate ◽  
The Impact

Construction companies always attempt to improve their productivity. Trust is the best way to achieve its goal, because it is a very useful way to improve employees and organizational productivity as well as effective strategic plans implementation. In this research, we examine how a trust climate provides a favorable environment for the performance of employees and the development of organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Also, this study has analyzed the trust effects on the performance of employees. The population of this study is private and public sector projects from which a sample of (26) projects in Iraq are chosen. Data are collected and the test of the model is on (140) respondents (project team members and workers) of construction companies in Iraq. The evaluation the concepts data is analyzed by using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression tests. Hypothesis results indicate a positive relationship between the independent variable and dependent variable. Lastly, research limitations, recommendations for future research, and conclusions are discussed in details.

Factors Affecting the Outsourcing Activities in Public and Private Sector Banks in India

2021 ◽  
pp. 231971452110531
Author(s):  
Poonam Rautela ◽  
Madhulika P. Sarkar ◽  
Rekha Goel
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Public Sector Banks ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The Impact

This article aims to identify the major factors which prove as motivation and influence for a bank while deciding what, when, how and whom to outsource. A survey questionnaire was developed and responses were collected from 434 bank employees from two major groups of public sector banks and private sector banks in India. Exploratory factor analysis has been used to find out the latent factors for outsourcing decisions. Results of the study find Strategic competitive advantage, better customer service, better use of resources, capitalization on technological advancements, and cost-effectiveness as the major motivating factors for outsourcing the IT/IS, HR, marketing services, financial and other services. The present research article will be of great help for banks to measure the impact of outsourcing on the profitability, productivity, liquidity, and market share of the banks.

scholarly journals JOB SATISFACTION: INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF EXPERIENCE AND MOTIVATION OF UNIVERSITY ACADEMICIANS IN PAKISTAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 227-252
Author(s):  
Munazza Rahim Hanafi ◽  
Khalid Iraqi
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Employee Motivation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The Comparative Study ◽  
Successful Education ◽  
The Impact

The key resource for the achievement of institutional objectives and enhancement of high quality education are teachers. Well motivated and satisfied teachers cultivate the successful education system in the country. Thus, the present study attempts to observe the impact of motivation and experience on job satisfaction of teachers through the perspective of Herzberg’s ideology of employee motivation and job satisfaction by conducting the comparative study of both public and private sector universities in Karachi. The sample was purposively drawn from 300 teachers and the data was analyzed by using partial least squares - Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Additionally, significant differences were found in the job satisfaction and motivation level among private and public university teachers. The presented findings embrace the implications for higher education institutions and HR practitioners.

scholarly journals Fraud and pandemics

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Levi ◽  
Russell G. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Crime Types ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This study aims to draw out the common characteristics of frauds associated with pandemics and to identify any risks unique to them. Design/methodology/approach It considers the range of frauds and their reporting lags and examines what is known about current frauds against individuals, businesses and government, principally using public and private sector data from Australia and the UK. Findings The study identifies some novel crime types and methodologies arising during the current pandemic that were not seen in previous pandemics. These changes may result from public health measures taken in response to COVID-19, the current state of technologies and the activities of law enforcement and regulatory guardians. It shows that many frauds would occur anyway, but some specific – mainly online – frauds occur during pandemics, and because of large scale government assistance programmes to businesses and individuals, far more opportunities were created from COVID-19 than in previous eras. Social implications The study concludes with a discussion of the policy implications for prevention, resilience and for private and public policing and criminal justice. It stresses that plans for future pandemics must include provisions for better early monitoring and control of fraud and associated procurement corruption and notes that these require greater political will and organisation. It recommends a more serious analysis of the impact of prevention communications outreach to citizens, businesses and government. Originality/value The study uses fresh data on frauds from the private and public sectors and assesses some measures of control in a holistic way.

scholarly journals CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF INDIAN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR BANKS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Attrition Rate ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The Impact

The contemporary study focused on the impact of CRM parameters to identify the influencing factors towards customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. A sample of 1200 respondents chosen from public sector (SBI and of Andhra bank) and private sector banks (ICICI and HDFC) using multi-stage random sampling technique through a structured questionnaire. The study employed various statistical tools such as Percentage Analysis for demographical information, bank variables, and the CRM parameters. Mean Ranks for ranking the items and Reliability Analysis applied for obtaining reliable variables in constructing the CRM parameters. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was performed to identify highly influenced factors of CRM practices to improve level of satisfaction and loyalty in public and private banks. The explored results enlighten directions to the banking sector to provide some operational implications such as proactive involvement from personnel, and customized outreach in engaging customers to reduce the negative word-of-mouth (WOM) and increase the productivity of banks positively. These significant CRM strategies will reduce the attrition rate and improves customer retention in future.

scholarly journals Knowledge Management Practices in Steel Industries of India: A Comparative Analysis of Public and Private Steel Industries

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 2032-2041
Author(s):  
Srinibash Dash, Et. al.
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Steel Production ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Steel Industries

The purpose of this paper is to study the knowledge management practices of steel industries in India. The Indian economy is considered a mixed economy. Indian steel industry having the participation from both private and public sector enterprises is one of the fastest-growing industries in terms of steel production and is also increasingly looking towards export as driving the growth of the industry. Under this study both public and private steel industries are taken into consideration. The study was based on secondary data. This research brings a research report on the impact of Knowledge Management Practices (KMP) in the Indian steel industries. The analysis was made by taking the previous year's data regarding various matters relating to KMP and its pros and cons in the performance of the Indian steel industries. The comparison was done between these two i.e., both public and private steel companies of the country

Structural Model of Service Quality Factors Affecting Loyalty Sustainability

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eman Al-erqi ◽  
◽  
Mohd Lizam Mohd Diah ◽  
Najmaddin Abo Mosali ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Quality Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Measurement Models ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

This study seeks to address the impact of service quality affecting international student's satisfaction towards loyalty tothe Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia(UTHM). The aim of thestudy is to develop relationship between service quality factor and loyalty to the university from the international students’ perspectives. The study adopted quantitative approach where data was collected through questionnaire survey and analysed statistically. A total of 246 responses were received and found to be valid. The model was developed and analysed using AMOS-SEM software. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) function of the software was to assessed the measurement models and found that all the models achieved goodness of fit. Then path analysis function was used to assessed structural model and found that service qualityfactors have a significant effect on the students’ satisfaction and thus affecting the loyaltyto the university. Hopefully the outcome form this study will benefit the university in providing services especially to the international students.

The Impact of Religion and Culture on Leadership Styles of Women Policy-Makers in the Education Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-26
Author(s):  
Shadiya Mohamad Saleh Baqutayan ◽  
Fauziah Raji
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Women Leaders ◽  
Women's Leadership ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Gender Culture ◽  
Education Industry ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The Impact

This qualitative study is purposive in sampling and explored a small number of women leaders in the education industry who are policymakers of Malay Muslim origin of their experiences in leadership positions. Policymaking here involved policies at the micro-level, which related more to their institutions and organizations. The researcher examined the women's leadership styles and the factors that influenced how they lead explicitly. Likewise, the researcher focused on how gender, culture, and religion may relate to women's experiences. Basic interpretive and descriptive qualitative research methods were employed. Data were collected through in-depth individual interviews. Participants interviewed included nine women leaders in the public and private sector who were either teachers/lecturers or administrators in the education industry. These women held positions within the top echelon of their organization or institution. The finding of this research indicated that gender, religion, and culture play an important role in women's leadership experiences, therefore, themes emerged around influences on the women's approaches to leadership, with particular emphasis on the role of the larger environment in impacting women's leadership behaviors. To further focus on the impact of culture and religion on women's leadership styles, the researcher conducted a focused discussion group on the second group of Malay Muslim women leaders. This group of women leaders compromised mainly of women leaders who are department and section heads but still involved in policymaking decisions albeit within their department or sections. This study can provide insight into the landscape of women‘s leadership roles and how to support these leaders.

Library Impact Research Report: Understanding and Communicating Research Impact: The Needs of STEM and Health Sciences Faculty and Postdoctoral Researchers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Negeen Aghassibake ◽  
Lynly Beard ◽  
Jackie Belanger ◽  
Diana Louden ◽  
Robin Chin Roemer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Impact ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Library Impact ◽  
The University ◽  
Postdoctoral Researchers ◽  
Impact Framework ◽  
The Impact

As part of ARL’s Research Library Impact Framework initiative, the University of Washington (UW) Libraries explored UW faculty and postdoctoral researcher needs for understanding and communicating the impact of their work, with a focus on researchers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and health sciences fields. The project was designed to understand the challenges researchers face in this area, identify how participants in these fields define and measure impact, and explore their priorities for research-impact support. The project team conducted a survey and follow-up interviews to investigate these questions. This research report presents the project team’s methodology, findings, and recommendations for future research.

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