From Rural Majority to Urban Majority Africans

2018 ◽  
pp. 1505-1526
Author(s):  
Umar G. Benna
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
High Population Growth

Africa is experiencing triple processes of high population growth, rapid urbanization, and digital transformation. The undercurrents of these processes suggest that the continent is turning from rural majority to urban majority, and this situation raises the question of where will this majority work? Arab Spring and the turbulent situation in the Middle East suggest what could be the result of inaction. This chapter attempts to answer this question by using exploratory research method to highlight the potential role of mainly young entrepreneurs to define, through online questionnaire responses, their preferred terrain of workplace creation in local areas, cities, rural areas and in the diverse regions of Africa as well as on the ubiquitous online work environment extending from home to anywhere in the continent. The chapter ends with a review of the observations and suggestions about future research.

From Rural Majority to Urban Majority Africans

2016 ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umar G. Benna
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
High Population Growth

Africa is experiencing triple processes of high population growth, rapid urbanization, and digital transformation. The undercurrents of these processes suggest that the continent is turning from rural majority to urban majority, and this situation raises the question of where will this majority work? Arab Spring and the turbulent situation in the Middle East suggest what could be the result of inaction. This chapter attempts to answer this question by using exploratory research method to highlight the potential role of mainly young entrepreneurs to define, through online questionnaire responses, their preferred terrain of workplace creation in local areas, cities, rural areas and in the diverse regions of Africa as well as on the ubiquitous online work environment extending from home to anywhere in the continent. The chapter ends with a review of the observations and suggestions about future research.

Сonceptual assessment of the implementation of the principles of inclusive rural areas development with the participation of agroholding integrated formations

Ekonomika APK ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 317 (3) ◽  
pp. 97-111
Author(s):  
Oleksandr Shpykuliak ◽  
Mykola Ihnatenko ◽  
Andrii Shvets
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Inclusive Development ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Responsible Management ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Methodological Assessment

The purpose of the article is to make conceptual assessments of the implementation of the principles of inclusive rural areas development with the participation of agroholding integrated formations. Research methods. In the course of the research a number of general scientific and special methods were used, in particular: system-structural analysis and synthesis as the main methodological tool (in the analysis of directions of social responsibility and inclusive development of agroholding integrated formations); monographic (in determining the essence and methodological assessment of the role of agroholding integrated formations as integrated structures in the inclusive development of Ukraine's economy); extrapolations (with substantiation of potential and possibilities of strengthening of inclusive orientation in development of agroholding integrated formations for the future). Research results. The methodological context of inclusiveness in the effects of management in the agricultural sector of the economy in the formation of the concept of sustainability is outlined. Institutional and organizational-economic characteristics are revealed and priority roles of agroholding integrated formations in realization of principles of inclusive development of rural territories are identified. The emphasis on the direction of development of agroholding integrated formations on realization of projects of socially responsible management which will consider features of development of rural territories is defined as effective and methodically expedient. Scientific novelty. The methodological context of inclusiveness in the effects of management in the agricultural sector of the economy in the formation of the concept of sustainability is outlined. Institutional and organizational-economic characteristics are revealed and priority roles of agroholding integrated formations in realization of principles of inclusive development of rural territories are identified. The emphasis on the direction of development of agroholding integrated formations on realization of projects of socially responsible management which will consider features of development of rural territories is defined as effective and methodically expedient. Practical significance. Methodological substantiation of organizational and economic characteristics and conceptualization of the role of agroholding integrated formations in the implementation of the principles of inclusive rural areas development with proof of the need for stimulating involvement of this type of structures in the implementation of socially responsible management with projection to achieve sustainability through inclusiveness. Tabl.: 2. Refs.: 50.

Urbanization and The Dynamics of Change in the Sahel

2021 ◽  
pp. 708-728
Author(s):  
Florence Boyer ◽  
David Lessault
Keyword(s):  
Population Growth ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Demographic Transition ◽  
School Health ◽  
The State ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
The City ◽  
Contemporary Context

Since independence, Sahelian cities have been experiencing continuous and increasingly strong population growth, linked to migration and to an unfinished demographic transition. In contexts of rapid urbanization, facilities, infrastructure, and services (school, health, sanitation, etc.) are deficient, and a transfer of poverty from rural areas to cities takes place. Sahelian cities are also marked by the youthfulness of their populations, and an important area for research are the questions of what the city does to youth, and what youth does to the city. Knowledge of Sahelian cities remains fragmented. If the dynamics and challenges of capitals such as Dakar, Ouagadougou, or Bamako are fairly well known, those of N’Djamena, Niamey, or Nouakchott are less so. There are few studies of small and medium-sized cities, and these are in need of updating in the contemporary context of decentralization. This chapter surveys the state of knowledge of urbanization in the Sahel, and suggests directions for future research.

When and Why Does Passion for Work Predict Well- and Ill-Being?

2019 ◽  
pp. 263-300
Author(s):  
Claude Fernet ◽  
Sarah-Geneviève Trépanier ◽  
Stéphanie Austin ◽  
Louise Clément
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Psychological Processes ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
Passion For Work

The present chapter provides an integrative review of the work stress literature while referring to the empirical evidence on passion for work in relation to psychological health, that is, well- and ill-being manifestations. Drawing on recent scientific literature, the chapter presents an extended dualist model of passion in adaptation to the work environment, which aims to identify work environment factors that are associated with well- and ill-being, and to examine the moderating role of passion for work in the psychological processes associated with psychological health. Results confirming the proposed model are presented, as well as future research directions.

scholarly journals Environmental Practices in Firms Located in Underpopulated Rural Areas in Spain: The Case of the Province of Teruel

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 8993
Author(s):  
Luisa Esteban-Salvador ◽  
Ana Felicitas Gargallo-Castel ◽  
Javier Pérez-Sanz
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
European Union ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Environmental Practices ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
Unique Data ◽  
Environmental Decisions

This study aims to develop a better understanding of what drives small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in environmental practices in isolated rural areas. Despite a growing literature on environmental behavior in different contexts, the green activities of SMEs in rural areas remains underexposed. This neglect is remarkable, and deserves attention given the serious depopulation problems they have to face, and the economic and social challenges that lie ahead. Using unique data from 141 SMEs in one of the most sparsely populated regions in the European Union, we study the influence of territorial relations on firms’ environmental conduct. Our results suggest that different territorial factors have some impact on the adoption of environmental practices. We report evidence indicative of the role of these factors in shaping environmental decisions. Finally, we offer suggestions for future research that could further develop our understanding of environmental management decisions in rural and underpopulated areas.

scholarly journals READINESS FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION – THE OUTLOOK OF TOP BALTIC COMPANIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 119-136
Author(s):  
Aleksandrs Popovs ◽  
◽  
Zane Drinke ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Business Processes ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Selective Approach ◽  
Modern Business ◽  
Market Needs ◽  
Operational Concept

The aim of this study was to explore and assess the point of view on digital transformations of companies who are currently in the transformation program and running digital transformation projects. The study collects data from diverse top companies across Baltics region across various industries. Within the study the descriptive researchmethod isin use. The statistical population of this study is an extended list of companies from the Coface study for Baltic top 50 ranking for 2019. The sampling for the study was based on purpose selective approach which includes 11 companies from the statistical population. The data collection was carried out by an online questionnaire and afterwards through interviews with the respondents to validate the data provided. The results of the research is the outlook created which includes a number of aspectsto be considered for future research: (1) Currently, the competence level of transformation processes in flagship companies and respectively in rest of the companies in the market needs to be improved; (2) Business demand for knowledgeable digitaltransformation experts with comprehensive modern business processes management knowledge is relatively higher rather one with pure technical expertise in cutting cutting edge technologies; (3) To boost digital transformation toward the operational concept of Intelligent Enterprise, support and guidance from the global digital transformation advisory partners is highly recommended.

scholarly journals The relationship between social dominance orientation and contextual performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 795-829
Author(s):  
HyunJun Lee ◽  
TaeYong Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Social Dominance ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Social Dominance Orientation ◽  
Contextual Performance ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Working Adult ◽  
The Relationship

The purposes of this study were, first, to confirm the internal structure of social dominance orientation by using Korean working adult sample. Second is to investigate the effect of social dominance orientation on the employee’s contextual performance at the facet level, along with exploring the possible role of narcissistic self-concept(grandiosity) and interpersonal motive(dominance). Using the survey research method, data were collected from 411 employees who were working in a variety of organizations in Korea. The results of study showed that subdimensions of social dominance orientation(SDO-D, SDO-E) were significantly correlated with each other and SDO-E factor was negatively related with interpersonal facilitation. SDO-D factor was not significantly related with neither interpersonal facilitation nor job dedication. However, grandiosity and dominance fully mediated the relationship between SDO-D factor and both subdimensions of contextual performance. Based on these results, we discussed the implications of study, limitations, and the suggestions for future research.

The Role of Higher Education in Supporting Sustainable Rural Entrepreneurship

2019 ◽  
pp. 294-315
Author(s):  
Maria Claudia Diaconeasa ◽  
Florentina Constantin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Rural Entrepreneurship ◽  
Set Up

This chapter refers to an empirical research that aims to analyze how the knowledge and skills acquired during undergraduate studies have been perceived by the graduate students and also how the higher education contributes to the development of entrepreneurship in rural areas. The research method identified as being more appropriate was a quantitative research based on an online survey established in accordance with the objectives set up. The participants in the research were the graduate students of the Faculty of Agri-food and Environmental Economy within The Bucharest University of Economic Studies. The findings are based on participants' open statements that could be important arguments to be taken into consideration for improving the decision making in higher education which would lead to the professional development of the graduates.

Leadership and Employee Work Passion: Propositions for Future Empirical Investigations

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 394-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Egan ◽  
Mark Turner ◽  
Deborah Blackman
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Leadership Behaviors ◽  
Leadership Behavior ◽  
Organizational Outcomes ◽  
Research Interest ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Propositions ◽  
Work Passion

There has been growing research interest in work passion; however, limited research has been conducted on the role of work environment antecedents on which employee cognitions and affect are formed and employee work intentions are developed. Research has shown that leadership is fundamental and influential in contemporary organizations, and it affects numerous positive employee and organizational outcomes, yet questions relating to which leadership behaviors encourage (or discourage) employee work passion, and how such processes occur, remain unanswered. Our analysis of two distinct streams of research—employee work passion and leadership theory—resulted in the development of a theoretical model that links leadership (behavior and values), employee affect, and employee work intentions. We propose that employee affect will mediate relations between leadership and work intentions. Research propositions and recommendations for future research are presented.

scholarly journals Perceived Threat of the Coronavirus and the Role of Trust in Safeguards: A Case Study in Slovakia

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Kanovsky ◽  
Júlia Halamová
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Individual Responsibility ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Public Confidence ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Emergency Communication ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Instrument Measuring

In this exploratory research study, we developed an instrument to investigate people’s confidence in safeguarding measures [Confidence in Safeguards Scale (CSS)] and we adapted an instrument measuring perceived risk of coronavirus [perceived risk of coronavirus scale (PRCS)] that was originally based on a perceived risk of HIV measure. We then explored the effect of public confidence in safeguarding measures designed to halt the spread of the coronavirus on perceived risk, controlling for related covariates. The sample consisted of N = 565 respondents; 119 were males (21.1%) and 446 were females (78.9%). Mean age was 35.42 (SD = 13.11), range was 18–77 years. We used convenience sampling to gather the data at the end of March 2020 via social media in Slovakia. The CSS showed good reliability levels and a three-factor structure: Confidence in Institutions, Confidence in Personal and Family Behaviors, and Confidence in Others’ Behaviors. The PRCS showed good reliability levels and a two-factor structure: Fear of Contraction and Perceived Likelihood of Contraction. Participants with higher levels of Confidence in Others’ Behaviors perceived the spread of the coronavirus to be less threatening, both cognitively (less perceived likelihood of contraction) and affectively (less fear of contraction). This finding could be used when designing public health policy and emergency communication. Enhancing confidence in others’ behaviors could encourage individual responsibility, social responsibility, and solidarity through social bonds extending beyond the family. In future research we plan to replicate the data collection using the same instruments in different countries so the results are comparable across cultures and can be used to improve emergency communication.

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