Role of Microfinance for Entrepreneurial Success

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Mufaro Dzingirai ◽  
Neeta Baporikar
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Entrepreneurial Success ◽  
Scale Type ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
Strong Positive Relationship ◽  
Spearman’S Correlation

The main objective of the paper is to analyze the influence of microfinance on entrepreneurial success of Zimbabwean SMEs. Adopting explanatory research design with a sample that constitutes 120 business owners of SMEs in Gweru district data collection was through questionnaire administering that used Likert scale-type questions. The hypotheses are analyzed using Spearman's correlation and regression analysis in order to empirically establish the influence of microfinance on entrepreneurial success. The main regression results show a strong positive relationship between microfinance and entrepreneurial success, a weak negative relationship between the business owner's age and entrepreneurial success, and a positive relationship between the level of studies and entrepreneurial success of Zimbabwean SMEs.

scholarly journals The Effect of Nepotism on Organizational Silence, Alienation and Commitment: A Study on Hotel Employees in Turkey

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elbeyi Pelit ◽  
Füsun İstanbullu Dinçer ◽  
İbrahim Kılıç
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Group Factor ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
Hotel Employees ◽  
Organizational Silence ◽  
Study Results

<p>The aim of this study is to determine the effect of nepotism on organizational silence, alienation and commitment. As a data collecting method a questionnaire which contains nepotism, organizational silence, alienation and commitment scales was used. It was applied on 662 employees working in 30 five star hotels in Turkey. Since nepotism covers the practices in establishments in which family-relative relations are concentrated, the hotels included in the sampling group have been selected from establishments whose proprietors are a part of a family/family group. Factor analysis, Cronbach’s Alpha, mean, standard deviation, correlation and regression analysis were used to analyze the acquired data. The study results revealed that nepotism has a positive relationship with organizational silence and alienation and a negative relationship with organizational commitment. </p>

scholarly journals The Role of Microfinance Services on Increasing Revenue of COOPEC COMICOKA Members, Rwanda (2010-2015)

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Jean Bosco Harelimana
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Productive Activities ◽  
Strong Positive Relationship

The main aim of the study is to find out the role of microfinance ‘services on increasing revenue of COMICOKA'members. With access to these financial savings and credit services, members can start new businesses or improveon the existing businesses and engage in any other productive activities as well as learning how to use money wiselyand consequently improve on their revenue. Both primary and secondary data were collected then analyzed throughMFI Factsheet, SPSS version 16.0 tools (Pearson correlation, and multi regression analysis), so that the correlationand strength between variables can have been determined.The findings revealed that savings services were moderately favorable to members and correlation results indicatesthere is a strong positive relationship between savings services and members’ income (r=0.784, sig=0.000). There isa strong positive relationship between credit services and members’ revenue (r=0.591, sig=0.000). From the findings,the study concludes that savings and credit at COMICOKA have got a significant effect on members’ revenue. Bothsavings and credit services are significantly correlated with members’ revenue and significantly predict member’revenue. Both savings and credit services were rated moderately.

scholarly journals Sexual Desire and Materialism as Predictors of Marital Satisfaction among Men

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seema Vinayak ◽  
Bita Noktehdan ◽  
Rohin Vinayak
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Family Therapy ◽  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
Material Values ◽  
Age Range

Background and aim: Considering the importance of marital satisfaction in married life and its relation to health and happiness, this research aimed to investigate the role of sexual desire and materialism in marital satisfaction among Iranian males. Method: In this study, 240 married males in the age range of 25-46 years were selected randomly among the employees in government sections in Tehran-Iran. The participants responded to standard questionnaires of Hurlburt Index of Sexual Desire, Material Values Scale and Enrich marital satisfaction. Correlation and Regression analysis were done. Results: Results indicated that sexual desire was positively related to marital satisfaction. Negative relationship occurred between materialism and marital satisfaction. The study revealed that sexual desire and materialism emerged as predictors of marital satisfaction. Conclusion: Inconsistent with previous findings, a significant relationship emerged between materialism and marital satisfaction as well as sexual desire. These factors can play an important role in family therapy and happiness.

Career Plateau and Turnover Intention in Chinese Employees: Career Anchor as Moderator

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 757-766 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yueran Wen ◽  
Liu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Career Anchor ◽  
Career Plateau ◽  
Strong Positive Relationship ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

Based on a survey of 147 Chinese employees, we examined the relationship between perceived career plateau and turnover intention, and the moderating role of career anchor in challenge in this process. We hypothesized that perceived career plateau would be positively related to turnover intention, and that this relationship would be stronger in employees with a higher level of career anchor in challenge than in those with a lower level. The results showed that perceived career plateau had a strong positive relationship with turnover intention, especially in employees with a high level of career anchor in challenge. These findings have implications for research in career development and turnover intention, as well as in management practices.

Demographic Determinants of Youth Entrepreneurial Success

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Mufaro Dzingirai
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Entrepreneurial Success ◽  
Interesting Phenomenon ◽  
Educational Qualification ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
Youth Entrepreneurship

Youth entrepreneurship has become an interesting phenomenon that has attracted much attention from academics, practitioners, and policymakers across the globe during recent years. The main objective of the paper is to analyze the demographic determinants of youth entrepreneurial success. Employing explanatory research design with a sample of 100 youth entrepreneurs in Gweru who completed the questionnaires, the hypotheses are analyzed using Pearson's correlation and regression analysis in an effort to empirically determine the influence of demographic factors on youth entrepreneurial success. The results show a strong and significant association between entrepreneurial experience and youth entrepreneurial success, a weak positive and significant association between educational qualification and youth entrepreneurial success, a weak negative association between age and youth entrepreneurial success, and a weak negative and significant relationship between gender and youth entrepreneurial success. These outcomes have significant implications for theory, practice, and future research.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE’S RESILIENCE ON ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE: MEDIATING ROLE OF COMPASSION

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 156-164
Author(s):  
Khaliq Ur Rehman ◽  
Farhan Aslam ◽  
Qamar Uddin Maitlo
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Empirical Test ◽  
The Body ◽  
Organizational Resilience ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
New Concepts

Main aim of this research was to investigate the protagonist of individual‟s resilience to build up organizational resilience. Individual‟s resilience is much needed at the time of crises, restructuring, transformation, turbulent and unfavorable conditions. Second objective of this research is to test the mediating role of compassion between the relationships of individual‟s resilience and organizational resilience. This research contributed in the body of knowledge while bring new concepts together and the main contribution is testing the role of compassion between the relationships. Empirical test like correlation, regression and Sobel test was run to test the hypothesis. Test of the correlation and regression analysis demonstrate that there exist a positive and momentous association Employee‟s Resilience and Organizational Resilience. Sobel test was used to test the mediating role on compassion and results show that there is a partial mediation, but results are significant.

Soldier or actor?

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-108
Author(s):  
Amit Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Psychological Ownership ◽  
Matched Sample ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Workplace Fairness ◽  
Strong Positive Relationship

Purpose Though widely studied, organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB) is yet to emerge as a thoroughly understood concept. For instance, citizenship behaviours emanating from self-serving motives remain largely unexplored. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of psychological ownership in differentiating individuals with genuine motives (“soldiers”) from those with self-serving motives (“actors”). Design/methodology/approach The study defines and operationalises genuineness of OCBs by comparing self-rated and others-rated citizenship behaviours. It is hypothesised that psychological ownership is positively associated with citizenship behaviour, and this relationship is positively moderated by degree of genuineness. All the hypothesised relationships are tested on the basis of empirical evidence produced by a two-wave study on a cross-hierarchical matched sample (n = 338) in a large Indian IT MNC. Findings A strong positive relationship between psychological ownership and citizenship behaviour was observed. A positive moderation by genuineness was also found suggesting that relationship between psychological ownership and citizenship behaviour became stronger with higher genuineness. In a nutshell, the results indicated that soldiers and actors could be differentiated on the basis of their relative scores on psychological ownership. Originality/value Apart from theoretical contributions, the present study offers a headway to managers in identifying employees who engage in citizenship behaviour out of genuine motives toward their organisation. As citizenship behaviours increasingly find prominence in employees’ self-appraisal, this differentiation assumes importance in promoting workplace fairness.

Antecedents of Online Game Dependency

2010 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaunchin Chen ◽  
Jengchung V. Chen ◽  
William H. Ross
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Models ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Aesthetic Experience ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Virtual Community ◽  
Online Games ◽  
Online Game ◽  
Massively Multiplayer Online Game ◽  
Mediating Factors ◽  
Strong Positive Relationship

Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) dependency has been widely studied but research results suggest inconclusive antecedent causes. This study proposes and empirically tests three predictive models of MMOG dependency using a survey of online gaming participants. It finds multimedia realism for social interaction serves as an original antecedent factor affecting other mediating factors to cause MMOG dependency. These mediating factors derive from Uses and Gratifications theory and include: (1) participation in a virtual community, (2) diversion from everyday life, and (3) a pleasant aesthetic experience. Of these, participation in a virtual community has a strong positive relationship with MMOG dependency, and aesthetics has a modest negative relationship. Moderator analyses suggest neither gender nor “frequency of game playing” are significant but experience playing online games is a significant moderating factor of MMOG dependency.

scholarly journals Culture, Motivational Attributes and Employees’ Perception towards CSR Practices: Evidence From Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Sultana Jabeen ◽  
Danish Ahmed Siddiqui
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Cultural Framework ◽  
Corporate Social

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the employees–corporate social responsibility (CSR) relationship by studying the influence of two cultural values – collectivism and masculinity –on the formation of CSR perceptions. We adopted theoretical framework proposed by Hur and Kim (2017), in which Hofstede’s cultural framework was proposed to explain the effect of the cultural values on employees’ perceptions of CSR practices with the mediatory role of motivational attributions. To establish this framework empirically on Pakistan, a survey questionnaire was used to collect data from 190 employees’ in Pakistan. Data analysis was performed using SEM and CFA. The results indicate that collectivistic (masculine) values were positively (negatively) related to perceptions of CSR. Furthermore, intrinsic attributions of CSR initiatives mediate the positive relationship between collectivism and CSR perceptions and the negative relationship between masculinity and CSR perceptions. These findings suggest that managers must seek to understand employees’ cultural characteristics and the attributions of CSR motivations in order to engage them in driving CSR practices effectively and displaying a positive image of organization.

scholarly journals Five-Minute Awake Snoring Test for Determining CPAP Pressures (Five-Minute CPAP Test): A Pilot Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Macario Camacho ◽  
Chad M. Ruoff ◽  
Makoto Kawai ◽  
Rahul Modi ◽  
Jabri Arbee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Apnea Hypopnea Index ◽  
Nasal Cpap ◽  
Strong Positive Relationship ◽  
Bedside Test ◽  
Obstructive Sleep

Objective. To develop a quick, simple, bedside test for determining continuous positive airway pressures (CPAP) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients.Study Design. Prospective case series at a tertiary medical center.Methods. The Five-Minute Awake Snoring Test for Determining CPAP (Five-Minute CPAP Test) was developed and tested. Patients wear a soft-gel nasal triangle mask while holding a tongue depressor with the wide section (1.75 cm) between the teeth. Fixed pressure nasal CPAP is applied while the patient simulates snoring at 4 centimeters of water pressure. The pressure is incrementally titrated up and then down to determine the lowest pressure at which the patient cannot snore (Quiet Pressure).Results. Overall, thirty-eight patients participated. All could simulate snoring. Correlation coefficients were statistically significant between Quiet Pressures and body mass index (rs=0.60[strong positive relationship],p=0.0088), apnea-hypopnea index (rs=0.49[moderate positive relationship],p=0.039), lowest oxygen saturation (rs=-0.47[moderate negative relationship],p=0.048), and oxygen desaturation index (rs=0.62[strong positive relationship],p=0.0057).Conclusion. This pilot study introduces a new concept, which is the final product of over one year of exploration, development, and testing. Five-Minute CPAP Test is a quick, inexpensive, and safe bedside test based on supine awake simulated snoring with nasal CPAP.

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