scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF SUPPLY BASE RATIONALIZATION ON PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN KENYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
ANTONY NYUTU CHEGE ◽  
Dr, GEORGE OCHIRI
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Improve Performance ◽  
Staircase Method ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
The Subject

Purpose: The study aimed at establishing how; triangle approach, Pareto’s approach, ‘improve or else’ method and competency staircase method influence the performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya.Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design, the study prefers this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. The 2017 KAM directory has listing of members (firms) by sectors which contains a register of 12 sectors of those in manufacturing firms spread all over the country. The population of the large sized registered members as per the directory is 499.This study used the large sized firms only. This study used Cochran’s formula to sample 165 large manufacturing firms from the total population, heads of procurement were the respondents. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to collect qualitative and quantitative data. Secondary data was collected from firm’s reports and websites.Results: The findings of the study indicated that triangle approach, Pareto’s approach, improve or else method and competency staircase method have a positive relationship with performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya.Conclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that performance of manufacturing firms can be improved by triangle approach, Pareto’s approach, improve or else method and competency staircase method.Policy recommendation: The study recommended that manufacturing firms should embrace supply base rationalization so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

scholarly journals Dampak Pengembangan Pariwisata Terhadap Perekonomian Masyarakat Sekitar Objek Wisata di Dieng Kabupaten Wonosobo

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 320-327
Author(s):  
Sani Alim Irhamna
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Village ◽  
Visitor Attractions ◽  
Tourism Revenue

Penelitian ini mengidentifikasi dampak yang ditimbulkan dari adanya pengembangan objek wisata terhadap kondisi perekonomian masyarakat sekitar. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Desa Dieng, Kecamatan Kejajar, Kabupaten Wonosobo. Penelitian ini dilakukan karena meningkatknya pengunjung objek wisata dan pendapatan sektor pariwisata yang berpengaruh terhadap perekonomian masyarakat sekitar objek wisata. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif yang dilengkapi data kualitatif dan kuantitatif baik data primer maupun sekunder. Penelitian ini menggunakan alat Skala Likert untuk menentukan hasil penelitian. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui gambaran kondisi pariwisata, dan mengidentifikasi dampak yang ditimbulkan dari adanya pengembangan pariwisata terhadap kondisi perekonomian masyarakat sekitar. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya peningkatan fasilitas, pelayanan objek wisata setelah adanya pengembangan, akan tetapi ada penurunan pada bidang kebersihan dan keamanan. Persentase pendapatan masyarakat mengalami peningkatan yang dihitung menggunakan Skala Likert dari 53,3% menjadi 68,5%, tingkat kesempatan kerja rendah dengan persentase hanya sebesar 29,5%. This study identifies the impact of the tourism development of economic conditions surrounding community. This research was conducted in the village of Dieng, District Kejajar, Wonosobo regency. This research was done because of the rise in visitor attractions and tourism revenue that affect the economy of the surrounding community attraction. This research uses descriptive research method qualitative and quantitative data include both primary and secondary data. This study uses a Likert Scale tool to determine the results. The purpose of this study to describe the condition of tourism, and to identify the impact of the development of tourism on the economy of surrounding communities. The results of this study showed an increase in facilities and services, attraction after their development, but there is a decrease in the field of hygiene and security. The percentage of people's income has increased which is calculated using a Likert Scale from 53.3% to 68.5%, the low employment rate with a percentage of only 29.5%.

Does The Menu of TH Cafe (a business incubator,FPP UNP) Profitable and Popular Enough?

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pasaribu ◽  
Ira Meirina Chair ◽  
Feri Ferdian
Keyword(s):  
Orange Juice ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Star Group ◽  
Quality Of Food ◽  
Rice Porridge ◽  
Mango Juice

This research aims to determine the level of popularity and profitability of the menu offered through four box analysis. This research is a descriptive research with quantitative data, with the sample of this research is the total population that is the entire population be sampled. The type of data to be used in research is secondary data. Data collection techniques used are documentation, observation and interviews. Data were analyzed using engineering menu method which was grouped based on four box analysis. The results of this research indicate that the menu included in the star group are: pecel ayam, ampera rice, fried rice with noodles, orange juice, mango juice, dragon juice, avocado juice. The menus belong to the group of puzzles on the menu: guava juice. Menu included into the group of plow horse menu: fried noodles, boiled noodles, lontong, fried rice, cappuccino, ice tea, nutrisari. The menus are included in the group of dogs are Bubur Kacang Hijau, black sticky rice porridge, and coffee. Suggestions for the TH Cafe, needs for action will be a menu that included into four box analysis such as star menu group by mantaining the taste and quality of food. In the puzzle group, by making changes to the menu appearance to be more interesting. For plowhorse group, the menu might be bundled with the star menu group with a relatively cheap price but not harmful, while the dog group by reducing stock inventory so as not wasted, or change the name of the food menu with a more unique and interesting name in order to attract visitors and can also create a special offer.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN, SARANA PRASARANA, DAN PENGAWASAN DENGAN PERILAKU PENERAPAN SOP PEKERJA CONFINED SPACE

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Ratih Putri Ramadhani
Keyword(s):  
Total Population ◽  
Standard Operating Procedures ◽  
Dust Collector ◽  
Confined Space ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Standard Operating ◽  
Strong Relation ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Very High

Working in confined space has very high risks, therefore, one of the hierarchy control to manage identified risk is administrative by implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The implementation of SOP correlates with the worker behaviors. The purpose of this research is to find out correlation between knowledge, facilities, and supervision to implementation behaviors of sop in confined space. This study is an observational descriptive research using cross sectional approach. The subject is a total population of 19 cleaning workers in Ducting Dust Collector PT. X . The data provided in distribution of frequency tables and was analyzed using crosstabulation followed with Phi and Cramers V Coefficient to see the relation strength. The result of the study shows that most of the workers has a good behavior in implementing the working SOP in  confined space. According to Phi and CramersV Coefficient, Knowledge (0,57) and Facilities (0,57) has a strong relation with the implementation behavior of SOP in confined space. Supervision has no relationship at all with the implementation behavior of working SOP within the confined space. Keywords: confined space, behavior, SOP 

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING IN OPTIMIZING PROCUREMENT OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Leonard Vwamu Agufa ◽  
Dr. Pamela Getuno
Keyword(s):  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Performance Contracting ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Specific Objective ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
The Subject

Purpose: The specific objective of the study was to assess influence of performance contracting in optimizing procurement of state corporations in Kenya.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach targeting heads of procurement at the 187 state corporations. This method was preferred because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The study preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. To gather data, structured questionnaire will be used to collect data from 104 respondents. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple regression model was used to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables. The data generated was keyed in and analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 to generate information which was presented using charts, frequencies and percentages.Results: The findings of the study indicated that; key performance indicators, monitoring and evaluation, balanced scorecard and administration structures have a positive relationship with procurement optimization of state corporationsConclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that performance of state corporations can be improved by key performance indicators, monitoring and evaluation, balanced scorecard and administration structures.Policy recommendation: the study recommended that public institutions should embrace performance contracting practices so as to improve their procurement optimization and further researches should to be carried out in other public entities to find out if the same results can be obtained.

scholarly journals A Textual Interpretation of Mandailing Oral Tradition: A Cultural Maintenance Model

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 145-152
Author(s):  
Mara Untung Ritonga
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Oral Tradition ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Cultural Maintenance ◽  
Textual Interpretation ◽  
Primary Means ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Maintenance Model ◽  
Research Show

Language has the pivot on which the culture grow or turn to extinct. Language is as primary means of cultural events transmission. A digitalised adage as one of efforts to revitalise or maintain the culture will not be received without understanding the meanings of the oral tradition texts as their implicitness. This research tries to fill the space left by other researchers to make young generation of Mandailing understand the meanings of the oral tradition texts. The oral tradition tells a great deal of local genuine. By doing so, it is expected the young generation can pick out the beneficial messages from the oral tradition texts, then, to guide them in the action, behaviour, and thinking. Therefore, the oral traditonal needs to maintain or to reserve. With respect to the nature, the out put of this research is to design a maintenance model of Mandailing oral tradition. The subject of the research is the oral tradition of Mandailing analisyed through cognitive semantics, and CDA as theoretical tools for textual interpretation. The qualitative and quantitative data of the research show  that the oral traditon of Mandailing; mangandung and marturi include in the category of extinct, while mangambat, mangalehenmangan, manjair, maralok-alok, mambue, marturas, maronang-onang, marsilogo, marungut-ungut, and marpege-pege are in the category of endangered traditon. The cultural activities of the oral traditon do not transmit towards the young generation of Mandailing (age. 17- 40) taken from 100 respondent. Theydid not understand the meaning of the oral traditon texts (87%). The other factor is very few young generation  (10%) involve in the cultural traditon of the oral tradition.

scholarly journals Respon Masyarakat Lokal Terhadap Aktivitas Hiburan Malam Di Legian, Kuta

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Juliyanti Panjaitan ◽  
I Made Bayu Ariwangsa
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Different Types

Night entertainments become a special attraction for tourists to fulfill their holidays in Bali with just listening to the music’s or enjoying drinks provided in bars, discotheque/cafes. By these facilities, Bali become a magnet of both domestic and foreign tourists. The types of data used are qualitative and quantitative data, while the data sources used are primary data and secondary data. The data collecting is done with the observation field, in-depth interview, and questionnaires. Then the data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative with the record and explain the results cleary based on the formulation of a problem that has been determined, as well as questionnaires are analyzed using quantitative data as data supporters of the research.   The results of this research explains that there are several different types of activities that can be done in place of evening entertainment, including dancing, enjoy music, and enjoy drinks and meals are offered in the café/restaurant. Then from the results of the questionnaire obtained the results that the response of local communities included in the stages of Apathy, which previously accepted as tourism sector economic growth but this time its presence was felt not to mention everything. People living in the surroundings feel uncomfortable and insecure due to the activity of the night until the early hours Keywords :Response of Local People, Night Entertainment, Legian Kuta

PENGARUH PELATIHAN DAN MOTIVASI TERHADAP PRODUKTIVITAS MANAJER PT. SUCOFINDO (PERSERO) PUSAT

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 255
Author(s):  
Hendriyaldi Hendriyaldi
Keyword(s):  
Direct Observation ◽  
Calculation Result ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
F Test ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Motivation Effect

<p class="Default"><em>This study aims to look at the factors that influence managers’ productivity at PT. SUCOFINDO (Persero). Where was researchers wanted to see whether the training and motivation effect on managers’ productivity. The type of data used was qualitative and quantitative data. Source of data were two kinds of primary data and secondary data. In this study, researchers used data needed by doing of direct observation in the relevant company, either through observation, questionnaires and interviews. The number of samples were  taken from this study as many as 100 managers’s. Based on the analysis it can be concluded that evident from the calculations, the t-count was 4</em><em>.</em><em>005 with sig</em><em>. 0000. This means that there is a positive and significant impact partially between the independent variable training to variable productivity. The calculation result obtained t count was 3</em><em>.</em><em>217 with sig</em><em>. 0002. This means that there is a positive and significant effect partially between the independent variable motivation and the dependent variable productivity. F test support the hypothesis that training and motivation influence simultanously managers’ productivity. The result of coefficient determination was 46</em><em>.</em><em>1 percent, which was</em><em> meant that other factors influenced managers productivity was 53</em><em>.</em><em>9 percent. Therefore, for further research that examines other factors that can affect managers’ productivity.</em></p><p class="Default"><em>Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pelatihan dan motivasi terhadap produktivitas manajer. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Sumber data ada dua jenis, yaitu data primer dan data sekunder. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, kuesioner dan wawancara. Jumlah sampel yang diambil dari penelitian ini sebanyak 100 manajer. Berdasarkan analysis dapat disimpulkan bahwa terlihat dari perhitungan, t-hitung adalah 4.005 dengan sig. 0000. Ini berarti bahwa ada dampak positif dan signifikan secara parsial antara pelatihan variabel independen terhadap variabel hasil perhitungan produktivitas. Dan diperoleh t hitung adalah 3.217 dengan sig. 0002. Ini berarti bahwa ada pengaruh positif dan signifikan secara parsial antara variabel independen dan motivasi pada variabel dependen produktivitas. Uji F mendukung hipotesis bahwa pelatihan dan motivasi berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap produktivitas manajer. Hasil penentuan koefisien adalah 46.1 persen, yang berarti bahwa faktor-faktor lain yang mempengaruhi produktivitas manajer adalah 53.9 persen. Oleh karena itu, peneliti berharap untuk penelitian lebih lanjut diharapkan meneliti faktor-faktor lain yang dapat mempengaruhi produktivitas manajer yang belum diteliti dalam penelitian ini.</em></p><p class="Default"><em> </em><em></em><em></em></p>

INFLUENCE OF E-PROCUREMENT ON PERFORMANCE OF PARASTATALS IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Mercy Mueni Kioko ◽  
Dr.Patrick Mwangangi
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Policy Recommendation ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to analyze the influence of e-procurement on performance of parastatals.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. For this study census was used, all the 187 heads of procurement in all parastatals were issued with questionnaires. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple regression model was used to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables. Data generated was be keyed in and analysed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 to generate information which was presented using tables, charts, frequencies and percentages.Results: The findings of the study indicated that e-sourcing, e-informing, e-payments and e-tendering have a positive relationship with performance in parastatals.Conclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that performance of parastatals can be improved by e-sourcing, e-informing, e-payment and e-tendering. Policy recommendation: Finally, the study recommended that public institutions should embrace e-procurement practices so as to improve their performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

scholarly journals DETERMINANTS OF COMPLIANCE WITH ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL GROUPS AMONG PARASTATALS IN KENYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 22-40
Author(s):  
Abednego Momanyi Oyugi ◽  
Dr. Pamela Getuno
Keyword(s):  
Government Procurement ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Special Groups ◽  
Improve Compliance ◽  
Anova Table ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The specific objectives of the study were; to assess the effect of prequalification criteria, opportunity awareness and sensitization, capacity of special groups and internal compliance controls on compliance with AGPO regulations for special groups among parastatals in Kenya.Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design, targeting heads of procurement among parastatals of Kenya. The study preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple regression models were used to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables. The data generated was keyed in and analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24 to generate information which was presented using charts, frequencies and percentages.Results: The F critical at 5% level of significance was 26.5. Since F calculated which can be noted from the ANOVA table above is 81.8 which is greater than the F critical (value= 26.5), this shows that the overall model was significant. The study therefore establishes that; prequalification criteria, opportunity awareness and sensitization, capacity of special groups, internal compliance controls affect compliance with AGPO regulationsConclusion: The findings of the study indicated that prequalification criteria, opportunity awareness and sensitization, capacity of special groups and internal compliance controls have a positive relationship with compliance with AGPO regulations for special groups among parastatals in KenyaContribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that public institutions should embrace prequalification criteria, opportunity awareness and sensitization, capacity of special groups and internal compliance controls so as to improve compliance with AGPO regulations for special groups.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING IN OPTIMIZING PROCUREMENT OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 62-79
Author(s):  
Leonard Vwamu Agufa ◽  
Dr. Pamela Getuno
Keyword(s):  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Performance Contracting ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Specific Objective ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
The Subject

Purpose: The specific objective of the study was to assess influence of performance contracting in optimizing procurement of state corporations in Kenya.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach targeting heads of procurement at the 187 state corporations. This method was preferred because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The study preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. To gather data, structured questionnaire will be used to collect data from 104 respondents. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple regression model was used to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables. The data generated was keyed in and analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 to generate information which was presented using charts, frequencies and percentages.Results: The findings of the study indicated that; key performance indicators, monitoring and evaluation, balanced scorecard and administration structures have a positive relationship with procurement optimization of state corporationsConclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that performance of state corporations can be improved by key performance indicators, monitoring and evaluation, balanced scorecard and administration structures.Policy recommendation: the study recommended that public institutions should embrace performance contracting practices so as to improve their procurement optimization and further researches should to be carried out in other public entities to find out if the same results can be obtained.

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