scholarly journals Cooperative Business Performance: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches Related to the Value of Firm

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-224
Author(s):  
Rima Elya Dasuki ◽  
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Yenny Wipartini ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Business Performance ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Value Of Firm

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTATION OF GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TO THE VALUE OF COOPERATIVE COMPANY

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Rima Elya Dasuki ◽  
Ardiyani Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Cooperative Development ◽  
Savings And Loan ◽  
Beneficial Impact ◽  
Value Of Firm ◽  
Performance Research

Cooperative business is directly related to the improve the business and welfare of members, so that with good supervision will have a high beneficial impact for members. Cooperative development policy should give priority to quality of cooperatives, to produces quality cooperatives required good supervision. This research was used qualitative research with description method. Implementation of Good Corporate Governance encourages cooperative management in conducting savings and loan activities effectively and efficiently by taking into account the principles of cooperatives and prudential principles so that the cooperative assessment is transparent, accountable and responsive. Principles of Good Corporate Governance required by cooperatives to achieve business sustainability. Management of cooperatives can be done effectively and with the implementation of Good Corporate Governance the performance of cooperatives can be increased and improve service to the member. Cooperative development policy should give priority to quality of cooperatives, to produce quality cooperatives required good supervision This study is one of stage for conducting cooperative business performance research  in relation to the creation of value of firm and share holder equity, financed by Kemenristek Dikti – Indonesia . 

scholarly journals Performance of SMEs in Tangier: the interface of networking and wasta

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yassine Sefiani ◽  
Barry J. Davies ◽  
Robin Bown ◽  
Neilson Kite
Keyword(s):  
Business Performance ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quantitative Phase ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Business Connections ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Qualitative Phase

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of networking on business performance by uncovering particular and significant methods of pursuing business connections, for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Tangier. Design/methodology/approach A two-stage design, which incorporated both quantitative and qualitative approaches, was employed in this study. Approaches were employed in succession with the findings from the quantitative phase informing the qualitative phase. Initially, a paper and online survey questionnaire was administered to a population of 365 industrial SMEs to gain some insights on the perceptions of owner-managers of the impact of networking on business performance. Following the quantitative phase, 15 in-depth face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with selected owner-managers of SMEs, forming a judgmental selection, to explore their experiences, beliefs, and attitudes with respect to networking factor. Findings Both quantitative and qualitative phases of the study found that networking was a significant factor in influencing the success of SMEs. The concept of wasta, the Arabic word for connections, emerged from the qualitative phase. Findings show that using wasta, through politico-business networks is important since it enables access to current information that is crucial for the success of SMEs. The concept of wasta was also mentioned in relation to financial resources and suppliers. Findings revealed that strong relationships with suppliers enable firms to get financial resources in the form of trade credits. Furthermore, the relationship between wasta and human resources was also revealed. Findings showed that owner-managers use their network relations through wasta in order to recruit their staff. Research limitations/implications The findings of this study add to the understanding of networking in Arabic countries with the importance of wasta in an economy that functions on relationships. The findings of this study could therefore be useful to international managers to assist their intercultural effectiveness by adjusting to culture-specific networking in Tangier. Originality/value This study is among those few studies located in the Middle East North Africa region that explore the performance of SMEs from the perceptions of owner-managers themselves, and not based on aggregate or economic data. It supports previous findings of several studies and contributes additional evidence that suggests the significance of wasta and its impact on SME success.

scholarly journals Exploring workplace diversity and organisational effectiveness: A South African exploratory case study

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Veli Mazibuko ◽  
Krishna K. Govender
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Diversity Management ◽  
Workplace Diversity ◽  
Organisational Effectiveness ◽  
Managing Diversity ◽  
Qualitative Approaches

Orientation: Transformation and managing diversity are organisational imperatives, especially in South Africa. Thus, it is important for international companies with major operations in South Africa (SA) to embrace the benefits of managing a divergent workforce and translate this for organisational benefits.Research purpose: The article explores the perceptions of management and staff on diversity and its value to the organisation, by empirically evaluating the relationship with organisational effectiveness and performance through the development and testing of five hypotheses.Motivation for the study: Legislation has made it mandatory for transformation of the South African workplace and ensuring that diversity is embraced. However, not all companies have fully understood the benefits of recruiting and managing diverse teams for the benefit of the organisation.Research approach, design and method: Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used, whereby a survey was conducted among 227 employees using the Towers Watson Employment Employee Insight Survey (EIS). Inferential statistical techniques were used to test relationships among related variables postulated through five hypotheses.Main findings: It was ascertained that understanding and managing diversity has played a pivotal role in the (research) organisation’s performance and effectiveness over the past 5 years. More specifically, diversity management created room for appreciation, innovation and creativity that gave the organisations an edge to tackle diverse markets.Practical/managerial applications: South Africa has a diverse population, and when individuals join an organisation, they bring a unique set of characteristics referred to as personalities, which, through the socialisation process, get assimilated into teams’ norms and values, and the culture of the organisation. Managing diversity in the workplace is part of employee retention and attraction, with the intention to energise workplace productivity, thus increasing the organisation’s competitive edge.Contributions or value add: The positive impact engendered by diverse recruitment and retention is also supported by employee engagement, which presupposes employee ownership of change, by making it happen, and it is driven by employees that offer solutions to problems, by helping one another and who are proud of being part of the organisation. Its impact in the bigger scheme of events is to drive business performance, growth, cost management, and ability to attract, retain and engage top talent by establishing a winning and inclusive culture.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTATION OF GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TO THE VALUE OF COOPERATIVE COMPANY

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Rima Elya Dasuki ◽  
Ardiyani Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Cooperative Development ◽  
Savings And Loan ◽  
Beneficial Impact ◽  
Value Of Firm ◽  
Performance Research

Cooperative business is directly related to the improve the business and welfare of members, so that with good supervision will have a high beneficial impact for members. Cooperative development policy should give priority to quality of cooperatives, to produces quality cooperatives required good supervision. This research was used qualitative research with description method. Implementation of Good Corporate Governance encourages cooperative management in conducting savings and loan activities effectively and efficiently by taking into account the principles of cooperatives and prudential principles so that the cooperative assessment is transparent, accountable and responsive. Principles of Good Corporate Governance required by cooperatives to achieve business sustainability. Management of cooperatives can be done effectively and with the implementation of Good Corporate Governance the performance of cooperatives can be increased and improve service to the member. Cooperative development policy should give priority to quality of cooperatives, to produce quality cooperatives required good supervision This study is one of stage for conducting cooperative business performance research  in relation to the creation of value of firm and share holder equity, financed by Kemenristek Dikti – Indonesia . 

scholarly journals Mediation of firm innovativeness and moderation of environment turbulence on entrepreneurial orientation and firm performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-26
Author(s):  
Khawar Naheed ◽  
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Muhammad Aamir ◽  
Naveed Ahmad ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Environmental Turbulence ◽  
Firm Innovativeness ◽  
Market Turbulence ◽  
Value Of Firm ◽  
Moderating Role

The objectives of this study are to examine; the direct effect of entrepreneurial orientation, firm innovativeness on firm performance; the indirect effect of firm innovativeness between entrepreneurial orientation and firm performance; and the moderating role of market turbulence between firm innovativeness and firm performance. Using a quantitative approach, this study has collected data through a survey questionnaire from a sample of 300 Pakistani IT-based SMEs operating in South Punjab, Pakistan. The data was analyzed in SPSS and PLS-SEM software. The results revealed a significant direct positive impact of entrepreneurial orientation and firm innovativeness on business performance. The result also confirmed the partial mediation of firm innovativeness between entrepreneurial orientation and business performance. The moderating role of environmental turbulence indicated that SMEs owners’ market and technological environment decrease the firm performance. Overall, these findings highlighted the importance of entrepreneurial orientation, firm innovativeness, market turbulence and technological competition jointly influence the direction and strength of the SMEs performance. This study enhanced firm performance and innovation-based research by identifying the configurationally market conditions that augment or limit the value of firm innovativeness. Besides, the study has highlighted the role of environmental turbulence on firm performance as the studies on this issue is scarce.

The Role of Technological Change in the Long-run Global Economy Forecasting

2013 ◽  
pp. 97-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Apokin
Keyword(s):  
Technological Change ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
Long Range ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The World ◽  
National Economies

The author compares several quantitative and qualitative approaches to forecasting to find appropriate methods to incorporate technological change in long-range forecasts of the world economy. A?number of long-run forecasts (with horizons over 10 years) for the world economy and national economies is reviewed to outline advantages and drawbacks for different ways to account for technological change. Various approaches based on their sensitivity to data quality and robustness to model misspecifications are compared and recommendations are offered on the choice of appropriate technique in long-run forecasts of the world economy in the presence of technological change.

Pengembangan Kemitraan Koperasi, Usaha Mikro Dan Kecil (KUMK) Dengan Usaha Menengah/Besar Untuk Komoditi Unggulan Lokal

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dandan Irawan
Keyword(s):  
Business Performance ◽  
The Other ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Business Partnerships ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Business Partnership ◽  
Structure Factors ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
Business Entities

Basically a natural partnership will achieve its goal if mutual requirements, mutual reinforcement, and mutual benefit can be maintained and made a strong fundamental commitment among partners. Nevertheless the development seems very slow. The cause is the presence of specific and different conditions and structure factors compared to other countries. Along with that, we still encounter various forms of gaps, such as inequality among regions, among income groups, between sectors, among economic actors, and so forth. The next problem is that in business entities including cooperatives and micro and small enterprises in running their business activities requires business partnerships with medium and large enterprises in order to improve business performance and business scale. While on the other hand our economic conditions and structures are not yet fully conducive to fostering partnerships based on purely business considerations or competitive market motivations but the business partnership of the foundation is strong enough in our country's constitution. Partnerships will work if partners are equally benefiting. Our concept of partnership is like that, although in the short term, there is a party or a party benefiting more from the other side.

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