scholarly journals Social Capital, Joint Responsibility Systems, And Empowerment Of Women In Msmes : A Conceptual Framework

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 2239-2246
Author(s):  
Anni Yudiastuti ◽  
Heri Pratikto ◽  
Sopiah
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Work And Family ◽  
Structural Constraints ◽  
Trust Network ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Entrepreneurial Capital ◽  
Responsibility System ◽  
Opening Up

Empowering women, especially in entrepreneurship, is often faced with limited accessibility, especially in meeting capital through loans at formal financial institutions and structural constraints in their environment. Women's cooperatives are a bridge to overcome the problem of women's entrepreneurial capital to increase their business, because basically woman have potential in its business activities. Social capital that has elements of Trust, Network and norms attached to women's personalities will be a guarantee in obtaining loans with a joint responsibility system. The opportunity to develop a business through social capital and joint responsibility has an impact on opening up opportunities to empower micro, small and medium entreprise (MSMEs) business actors to further increase their business and continue to be in a sustainable entrepreneurial position.Sustainable Entrepreneurship for female entrepreneurs  offers women professional development and limited flexibility to balance work and family commitments.

scholarly journals Learning in Australian local government: A roadmap for improving education & training

2016 ◽  
pp. 108-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Woods ◽  
Sarah Artist ◽  
Geraldine O’Connor
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Workforce Development ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Resource Scarcity ◽  
Structural Constraints ◽  
Consultation Process ◽  
Geographically Dispersed ◽  
Critical Skills

Faced with a context of national and state reform agendas as well as resource scarcity, Australian local government has pressing workforce development issues. This level of government is small in scale, geographically dispersed and subject to variations in state jurisdiction. These factors represent structural constraints to identifying and advocating a national approach for addressing workforce needs such as the provision of tailored education and professional development. This paper documents a sector consultation process exploring education and professional development for local government which aimed to identify needs on both supply and demand sides. The research found that aspirations for education and professional development tailored to the needs of local government aim to support the development of better local governance and leadership, and to address critical skills shortage issues. This may provide empirical grounds for promoting, planning, implementing and evaluating capacity-building initiatives in this third tier of government in the Australian federation.

The relational capital of micro-enterprises run by women: the startup phase

VINE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Paoloni ◽  
John Dumay
Keyword(s):  
Real Life ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Work And Family ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Current Events ◽  
Micro Enterprises

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate how relational capital contributes to the startup phase of women-owned micro-enterprises. The motivation for the study stems from the fact that micro-enterprises are key drivers of economic growth and that woman entrepreneurs are key developers of these businesses. Design/methodology/approach – To gather data for our study, a qualitative research methodology was adopted using a case study approach based on examining current events of real life in depth (Yin, 2009). Nine cases of micro-enterprises run by women are analysed, focusing on the management of the start-up phase to investigate the nature and role of the relationships that are activated by the entrepreneurs. Findings – The paper develops the CAOS model of micro-entrepreneurship, examining the personal characteristics of the female entrepreneur (C); the environment in which the micro-enterprise operates (A); organizational and managerial aspects (O); and the motivations for starting a new business (S). Using this model, the authors’ are able to link these factors and classify different types of connections, it is possible to identify the kind of existing relations. From the analysis, it was found that a predominant use of networks characterized by informal and permanent relations, supporting the need to reconcile work and family and to involve relatives and friends in the network. This emphasizes the lack of strategy in the female-run micro-enterprises. Originality/value – Given that female entrepreneurship is regarded as central to the development and welfare of economies, the deepening of knowledge of how women entrepreneurs manage the start-up of her business can contribute to improving the effectiveness policies aimed at promoting the participation of female entrepreneurs in the economy.

Access, Activation, and Influence: How Brokers Mediate Social Capital Among Professional Development Providers

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Paquin Morel ◽  
Cynthia Coburn
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Network ◽  
School Districts ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Organizational Setting ◽  
New Policies

Professional development [PD] providers can shape how teachers understand and implement new policies. Yet we have a limited understanding of how providers develop the ideas they promote. We explore this by examining social capital among mathematics PD providers. Using social network and interview data, we identified providers in brokerage positions and analyze their interactions. We found that broker behavior varied by organizational setting. Brokers in school districts typically discussed logistical issues related to PD delivery, while brokers outside of districts often discussed substantive mathematical topics. When district brokers did access substantive information, they rarely shared it. We conclude that (1) the disconnect between accessing and sharing diminished district brokers’ ability to support PD in their districts and (2) the lack of substance diminished their ability to influence ideas about mathematics.

scholarly journals Social Capital in Community-Based Waste Bank Management

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-108
Author(s):  
Shafiera Amalia
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Trust Network ◽  
Bank Management ◽  
The Social ◽  
Waste Bank ◽  
Shared Commitment

The waste bank is an innovative method to increase knowledge and behaviour to manage household waste. As a collective action at the community level, social capital has a vital role in the management of the waste bank. This study aims to identify and analyse how the level of trust, network, and social norms play a role in creating a sustainable, community-based waste bank management. This research used the qualitative approach and descriptive method. The data collection techniques were carried out using observations, literature studies, and in-depth interviews. The data were analysed using a qualitative-descriptive technique. The study shows that The Lintas Winongo Waste Bank is a community-based waste bank because it was established and managed by community members in RW 11, Bumijo Urban Village, Yogyakarta City. The manager of Lintas Winongo Waste Bank collaborates with several actors to support the management of the waste bank. The Lintas Winongo Waste bank management requires trust between the actors because it is related to the flow of money. The trust between the actors is built through the transparency of the waste bank management process. The network has a role in exchanging information and providing access to various resources required. The strategies to build networking with the actors are communication, shared understanding regarding the purpose of the waste bank, and a shared commitment to support the waste bank management. The social norms are required to maintain the transparency process and trust between the actors. Moreover, the social norm can build awareness of the citizens to manage domestic waste.

scholarly journals Discussion on the Influence of Overseas Financial Institutions’ Participation in Shares on the Operation Efficiency of China’s Banking Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Guo
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
World Trade ◽  
Banking Industry ◽  
Operating Efficiency ◽  
Literature Research ◽  
The World ◽  
Chinese Banks ◽  
Reform And Opening Up ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Opening Up

With the implementation of China’s reform and opening up policy and China’s successful accession to the World Trade Organization, more and more overseas financial institutions are participating in various Chinese banks, and the amount of investment is also expanding. Therefore, it is particularly important to study the impact of overseas financial institutions participating in the Chinese Banks on the operating efficiency of the China’s banking industry. Therefore, based on the previous literature research, this paper constructs six models to explore whether foreign financial institutions participate in shares and the impact of shareholding ratio on the operating efficiency of China’s banking industry.

scholarly journals Lending Conditions and Marketing Strategies Of Financial Institutions in Kosovo to Support Access to Finance for Women Entrepreneurs

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (02) ◽  
pp. 111-120
Author(s):  
Ajtene Avdullahi ◽  
Vjosa Fejza Ademi
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Access To Finance ◽  
Female Entrepreneurship ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Promotional Strategies

Purpose: The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the effort of financial institutions that support female entrepreneurship in a developing economy as well as the marketing strategies that those financial institutions utilize to increase the awareness of the female entrepreneurs concerning their preferential lending conditions and terms. Design/methodology/approach: For our research purpose the secondary data are used such as research papers, books and reports. The comparative method is used to compare the financial institutions lending conditions as well as the marketing and promotional strategies of those institutions. Findings: Access to finance presents one of the main barriers for female entrepreneurs in developing countries. Our results indicate that not so many financial institutions are constantly offering preferential lending conditions and terms for female-owned enterprises. Practical implications: We propose that financial institutions need to increase the number of loans and credit packages that support women's entrepreneurship and to create and promote much more marketing plans and strategies for women financial support packages from banks, to raise awareness of women entrepreneurs regarding the preferential lending conditions and special offers. Paper type: Research paper

Doctoral Platforms and Apps for Professional Development and Student Support

2019 ◽  
pp. 108-132
Author(s):  
E. Alana James
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Student Support ◽  
Practitioner Research ◽  
Postgraduate Studies

Using the experience derived across multiple universities, this chapter endeavors to discuss how ICT can play a role in the larger evolution of higher education, as well as with helping doctoral students complete their research and writing requirements. Practitioner research underpins the discussion of two rounds of research centered on ICTs role in equalizing disparity in financial and social capital between students and taking those solutions to scale. The first round (2012 – present) focuses on the ICT suite of services as they develop, and the second (2015 – present) investigates how, and in what ways, the interdependence between the Deans' office and the subscription business play a part in student adoption and usage. The findings suggest that a willingness to develop interdependent solutions between ICT developers and postgraduate studies will be instrumental in bringing services for doctoral students to scale.

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