scholarly journals EFFECTS OF THE MANAGEMENT OF FINISHED GOODS INVENTORY ON THE SALES VOLUME OF 7UP BOTTLING COMPANY, NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-82
Author(s):  
Munirat Habeeb ◽  
◽  
Umar Mohammed ◽  
Ekechukwu Henry ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sales Volume ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Queuing Systems ◽  
North Central ◽  
Management Staff

The challenge of keeping finished goods inventory at optimum levels has been a major issue that has affected the sales volume of 7UP Bottling Company Plc. This study examined the effects of the management of finished goods inventory and the sales volume of 7UP Bottling Company in North Central, Nigeria. The study examined how forecasting demand, product handling as well product planning and warehouse management impact on the sales volume of7UP Bottling Company in North-Central Nigeria. The study adopted a combination of survey, explanatory and exploratory research, which involved the use of primary data for analysis. The data collection exercise involved a focus group discussion (FGD) with different targeted group of customers. The total population of study was eight one (81) management staff of Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc in North Central, Nigeria and a sample size of sixty seven (67) was drawn using Taro Yamane’s sample size technique.The hypotheses were formulated in null form in line with the objectives of the study and the ordinary Least Squares (O.L.S) method of regression was employed for the analysis of the data collected. Findings revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between management of finished goods inventory and sales volume at (B = 1.896, t = 10.6, Sig = .000, P <.05) in 7UP Bottling Company in North Central, Nigeria. The study therefore recommends that the management of Seven Up Bottling Company Plc should implement the use of queuing systems (i.e. FIFO or LIFO) in the management of its warehouse because the system helps to reduce costs generated as a result of storage of excessive amount of unsold products.

scholarly journals The Ritual Use of Jhakro in Magar Community

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 223-234
Author(s):  
Prakash Prasad Sapkota
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Material Culture ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Central Position ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Death Ritual ◽  
Medicinal Properties

Human- plant relation is tightly attached on life of human beings. From the beginning of civilization, people used many plants and their products for different purpose to adopt with their environment. The essential and valuable materials including plant species are gathered, used, saved and always remain hunger for knowledge yet now. They developed different kinds of ceremonies and rituals and include valuable materials and plants within it to protect and remains as indigenous knowledge in particular communities and groups. In this context, I want to raise the issue of material culture to search why people used plants in their rituals with reference to a plant species the Jhakro the Magars inhabitant of Baglung district, western Nepal. The research was carried out by using descriptive and exploratory research design. Observation, interview and group discussion were used in the field for primary data collection. The Magars are rich in their rituals among them death and kul pujane rituals are significant for cohesive and solidarity of the group; within these rituals a shrub plant species with special type of smell remains in central position for purity and soul. They believed that in death ritual all the polluted activities are purified and in kul pujane Jhakro acts as purity as well as help to join their ancestors with them. Unfortunately, they are unknown of the materialistic meaning of it due to lack of transferring knowledge. In etic aspect, this plant has important medicinal properties and the Magar preserved by keeping it in important rituals within their community. Keywords: Ritual; Jhakro; the Magars; ethno-botany; ancestors DOI: 10.3126/dsaj.v4i0.4522 Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Vol.4 2010 pp.223-234

scholarly journals Farmers–Herdsmen Conflict, Cattle Rustling, and Banditry: The Dialectics of Insecurity in Anka and Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nigeria

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 215824402110401
Author(s):  
Bashir Bello ◽  
Mustapaha Muhammad Abdullahi
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Modern Method ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Written Form ◽  
Cattle Rustling

The study examined farmers–herdsmen conflict, cattle rustling, and banditry in Anka and Maradun local government area of Zamfara State, Nigeria. The study examined the influence of farmers–herdsmen conflicts on cattle rustling and banditry, and vice versa. Exploratory research was employed; focus group discussion (FGD) and key informant interview (KII)were used to collect primary data from the respondents. The data generated were transcribed and recorded verbatim (word-for-word account of verbal interview) and they were converted into written form. Data were enumerated and thematic analysis and categorization were provided. Secondary data were sourced from internet and relevant books. This study adopted the environmental resources scarcity and frustration-aggression theory. The findings of the study revealed that farmers–herdsmen conflict precipitates the acts of cattle rustling and banditry. It also revealed that conversely cattle rustling and banditry contributed to the farmers–herdsmen conflict in the local government area of Zamfara State. The study discovered that the synthesis of farmers–herdsmen conflicts, cattle rustling, and banditry pose serious threat to the safety and security of the people. The researchers recommended that there should be an introduction of grazing reserves equipped with adequate social amenities and that there should be policies capable of enhancing herders’ transformation from traditional to the modern method of animal husbandry. They also suggested that various factors responsible for farmers–herdsmen conflict, cattle rustling, and banditry should be properly managed by traditional and religious leaders. The findings corroborate the gaps which the researchers intended to fill

scholarly journals Exploring the Problems and Challenges of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Northern Province

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Sathana Vaikunthavasan ◽  
T. Velnampy ◽  
S. Rajumesh
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Northern Province ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Network Problems ◽  
Internal Problem ◽  
Post War ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The purpose of this study is to identify the problems and challenges of SMEs in the postwar situation of Northern Province. Researcher conducted qualitative exploratory research; explain the phenomenon of problematic situation of SMEs in Northern Province. By applying purposive sampling technique, with primary data collection method of focus group discussion and interviews were conducted with the owners of SMEs and officers related with the SMEs in the Northern Province. Finding of the study explains, first, marketing problems which includes product problems, pricing problems, promotion problem, distribution based problems, green problem and network problems, second, internal problem which includes financial problems and employee problems third, characteristics of entrepreneurs as problems, at last external problems, namely political and legal, economic and socio economic problems. The important implication is that this study indicates clearly the problems and challenges of SMEs in the post war market. It will help the owners of SMEs the means to solve these problems, and govern officers to understand the means to support the SMEs.

EFFECT OF MARKETING STRATEGY ON PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Segun Alexander ADEKOLA
Keyword(s):  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Pricing Strategy ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
North Central ◽  
Distribution Strategy ◽  
Multiple Regression Technique ◽  
Management Staff

The study was motivated by the problem of poor performance of manufacturing firms in North Central Nigeria. The study therefore sought to assess the effect of place and price on performance of manufacturing firms in North Central Nigeria. The study adopted the survey research design to test a sample of 398 respondents from a population of 74,219 management staff of manufacturing firms in North Central Nigeria. Primary data was used for the study and collected through the use of structured five-point Likert scale questionnaire instrument. Multiple regression technique was used to test the research hypotheses. The study found a negative and significant effect of place on performance of the firms as well as a positive and significant effect of price on performance of the manufacturing firms in North Central Nigeria. The study then recommended that the firms make all effort to improve their place (distribution) strategy through re-evaluation and modification of their place strategies. The study also recommends that the firms need continue with their pricing strategy since the effect is positive and significant Keywords: Price, Place, Performance, Manufacturing Firms, North Central Nigeria

scholarly journals ANALISIS KEBERADAAN PASAR MODERN DI DAERAH DESTINASI WISATA (Studi di Kabupaten Pangandaran, Jawa Barat)

AdBispreneur ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Bambang Hermanto ◽  
Suryanto ◽  
Ratna Meisa Dai
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Tourism Potential ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study aims to analyze the existence of modern markets in terms of geographical, demographic, spatial planning, tourism potential, and rules of its founding. This study uses a qualitative approach to the type of exploratory research. This research was conducted in the tourist area of Pangandaran Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia. Primary data sources were obtained from observations, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions, while secondary data were obtained from scientific articles and other related documents. The results showed that in Pangandaran Regency, the number of modern markets in operation included: Indomaret 58%, Alfamart 34%, Yomart 4%, Kuckmart, and Srikaton respectively 2%. When viewed from the geographical, demographic, spatial and regional planning, tourism potential, and the rules for establishing a modern market, the existence of a modern market is still needed with a few notes. First, the location distribution has not been evenly distributed to all tourist distillation areas. Second, there are some rules that are violated both in the rules of the establishment and operating hours. The impact of these problems will affect micro and small businesses And services to tourist visitors. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis keberadaan pasar modern ditinjau dari aspek  geografis, demografis, rencana tata ruang, potensi wisata, dan aturan pendirianya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian eksploratif. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di daerah wisata Kabupaten Pangandaran, Provinsi Jawa Barat, Indonesia. Sumber data primer diperoleh dari observasi, wawancara mendalam dan focus group discussion, sedangkan data sekunder diperoleh dari artikel ilmiah dan dokumen terkait lainnya.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa di Kabupaten Pangandaran jumlah pasar modern yang beroperasi, antara lain : Indomaret 58%, Alfamart 34%, Yomart 4%, Kuckmart, dan Srikaton masing-masing 2%. Apabila ditinjau dari aspek geografis, demografis, rencana tata ruang dan wilayah, potensi wisata, serta aturan pendirian pasar modern, maka keberadaan pasar modern masih dibutuhkan dengan beberapa catatan. Pertama, distribusi lokasi belum merata ke seluruh wilayah distinasi wisata. Kedua, ada beberapa peraturan yang dilanggar baik dalam aturan pendirian maupun jam operasional.  Dampak dari masalah tersebut berakibat kepada para pelaku usaha mikro dan kecil dan pelayanan kepada pengunjung wisata.

Belief System: A Barrier to the Use of Modern Contraceptives among the Idoma of Benue State, North Central Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 600-616
Author(s):  
Chiemezie Scholastica Atama ◽  
Uzoma Odera Okoye ◽  
Amelia Ngozi Odo ◽  
Aloysius Odii ◽  
Uche Teresa Okonkwo
Keyword(s):  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Belief System ◽  
Modern Contraceptive ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
North Central ◽  
System A ◽  
Modern Contraceptives ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Modern Contraceptive Use

Despite the benefit of modern contraception, its use remains low in Nigeria. This study examined belief system as a barrier to the use of modern contraceptives among the Idoma of Benue State, North Central Nigeria. Questionnaire ( n = 1107), in-depth interview ( n = 6) and focus group discussion ( n = 52) were used to collect data from three local government areas (LGAs). The results showed high levels of knowledge (88.0%), however, only 37.8% used modern contraceptives. The male condom had the highest percentage use (56.7%). Chi-square results showed that LGA, education and occupation were significantly related to the use of modern contraceptives. Being of greater age increased the likelihood of use, whereas higher levels of education and income decreased the likelihood of modern contraceptive use ( p < 0.05). Qualitative data indicated that married women were expected to eschew modern contraceptives due to their belief in Alekwu, the community deity. Designing interventions that are culturally specific could promote use of modern contraceptives among the group.

scholarly journals The Symbiotic Mutualism between Co-Creation and Entrepreneurship

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6285
Author(s):  
Sandra Misiak-Kwit ◽  
Małgorzata Wiścicka-Fernando ◽  
Kelaniyage Shihan Dilruk Fernando
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Symbiotic Mutualism

In this manuscript, the authors aim to explore firstly the association between entrepreneurial mindset and co-creation experience, secondly the association between co-creation experience and entrepreneurial intentions, and thirdly the association between entrepreneurial mindset and entrepreneurial intentions within the sustainability context. In this paper, the authors present the results of the pilot study. Primary data were collected from 500 university students from China, Georgia, Poland, Romania, and Sri Lanka by using a convenient sampling technique, and a literature review was the primary method of the concept development. The authors selected the above-mentioned countries to collect primary data by using a convenient sampling technique based on accessibility; they also visited all analysed countries in order to conduct the pilot survey personally. Descriptive statistics and the Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient were applied as primary statistical methods. The findings reveal that there is a very strong association between co-creation experience and entrepreneurial intentions, a very weak negative association between entrepreneurial mindset and co-creation experience, and, surprisingly, a weak association between entrepreneurial mindset and entrepreneurial intentions. The added value of the conducted pilot research involves filling in a gap regarding the relationship between experience and the subjective norm. In the presented pilot research, co-creation experience was compared with not only entrepreneurial mindset but with entrepreneurial intentions as well. An additional value of this exploratory research is compiling an international comparison. The main contribution of this pilot study is examining the symbiotic mutualism between co-creation and entrepreneurship. Among many platforms of associations, the following can be differentiated: creativity, innovativeness, openness, engagement, awareness, motivation, trust (level of social capital), and recognizing the significance of social and sustainable development objectives. Due to the small sample size, the results cannot be generalised. Results refer only to the respondents. However, the findings of the pilot study are the basis for further research studies on symbiotic mutualism between entrepreneurship and co-creation.

PENGARUH BUDAYA KERJA, KEPEMIMPINAN, DISIPLIN KERJA DAN KOMPENSASI TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PT. KAI DAOP 5 PURWOKERTO

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-100
Author(s):  
Karsono , ◽  
Denok Kurniasih ◽  
Dyah Retna Puspita
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Compensation Effect ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Work Culture ◽  
Study Population

Abstract: Employee performance is very important for an organization to achieve its goals. This study aims to analyze the influence of work culture, on employee performance, leadership on employee performance, work discipline on employee performance, compensation on employee performance and work culture, leadership, work discipline, compensation on employee performance at PT. KAI Daop 5 Purwokerto. The study population is all employees of PT. KAI Daop 5 Purwokerto as many as 623 employees. Determination of sample size with Slovin formula obtained by 86 respondents. The data used is the primary data obtained from the questionnaires distributed to respondents.Tehnik data analysis used is a quantitative approach. The data of the research were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The results showed that: Work culture affect the performance of employees means that if the work culture increases then the performance of employees will increase. Leadership affects the performance of employees means that if the existing leadership is conducive to work then the performance of employees will increase, work discipline does not affect the performance of employees means employees who discipline work high and employees who work discipline less have the same performance height, Compensation effect on the performance of meaning if the compensation increases then employee performance will increase, work culture, leadership, work discipline and compensation together affect the employee's performance, meaning that if work culture, leadership, work discipline and compensation together increase the employee performance will increase. Keywords: Working Culture, Leadership, Work Discipline, Compensation, Employee Performance. Abstrak: Kinerja pegawai merupakan hal yang sangat penting bagi organisasi untuk mencapai tujuannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh budaya kerja, terhadap kinerja pegawai, kepemimpinan terhadap kinerja pegawai, disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai, kompensasi terhadap kinerja pegawai dan budaya kerja, kepemimpinan, disiplin kerja, kompensasi terhadap kinerja pegawai di PT. KAI Daop 5 Purwokerto. Populasi penelitian adalah semua karyawan PT. KAI Daop 5 Purwokerto sebanyak 623 orang karyawan. Penentuan ukuran sampel dengan rumus Slovin diperoleh sampel sebanyak 86 responden. Data yang digunakan adalah data primer yang diperoleh dari kuisioner yang dibagikan kepada responden.Tehnik analisis data yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kuantitatif. Data hasil penelitian dianalisis menggunakan analisis regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: Budaya kerja berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai artinya apabila budaya kerja meningkat maka kinerja karyawan akan meningkat. Kepemimpinan berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai artinya apabila kepemimpinan yang ada sangat kondusif untuk bekerja maka kinerja karyawan akan meningkat, Disiplin kerja tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai artinya pegawai yang disiplin kerjanya tinggi dan pegawai yang disiplin kerjanya kurang memiliki kinerja yang sama tingginya, Kompensasi berpengaruh terhadap kinerja artinya apabila kompensasi meningkat maka kinerja karyawan akan meningkat, Budaya kerja, kepemimpinan, disiplin kerja dan kompensasi secara bersama-sama berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai, artinya apabila budaya kerja, kepemimpinan, disiplin kerja dan kompensasi  secara bersama-sama mengalami peningkatan maka kinerja karyawan akan meningkat. Kata Kunci:  Budaya Kerja, Kepemimpinan, Disiplin Kerja, Kompensasi, Kinerja   Pegawai.

An Afrocentric Re-storying of Africa’s Struggle for Emancipation in Ngugi’s Selected Novels

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-130
Author(s):  
M. Mogoboya
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Textual Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Correct Version ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
African Identity ◽  
Dark Continent ◽  
Liberation Struggle

The story of African liberation struggle has, over many years, been related in a colonial and neo-colonial manner by the imperial powers, with Africa delineated as a dark continent and Europe as a civilised one. This article, therefore, strives to disrupt this oppressive narrative by painting the correct version through Ngugi's A Grain of Wheat (1967) (AGW) and Matigari (1987). Kenya is used as a microcosm of the entire Africa in these novels. Furthermore, the study is a qualitative recounting of the African liberation struggle which is underpinned by Afrocentricity as an emancipatory theoretical strand. Purposive sampling, guided by exploratory research design, was employed to select the two texts by Ngugi because of their appositeness to the study. Narrative textual analysis was used to interpret the two novels as primary data. Ngugi conscientises Africans about their African liberation history in order for them to cultivate a true African identity (Biko,1978).

Unmasking China’s Great Leap Forward and Great Famine (1958-1962) ThroughShunkouliu(顺口溜)

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (8) ◽  
pp. 811-821 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping-Chun Hsiung ◽  
Yu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Global South ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Great Leap ◽  
Great Famine ◽  
Written Texts ◽  
Great Leap Forward ◽  
Global North ◽  
Data Credibility

Satiric Shunkouliu (顺口溜), an oral folklore tradition among Chinese peasants known as “slippery jingles” or “doggerels,” express discontent and often contain disguised critiques of official propaganda. In this article, I call upon Shunkouliu to expose the reality behind the dogma during China’s Great Leap Forward and Great Famine (1958-1962). This departs from existing scholarship that has focused on written texts and interviews as primary data. Analyzing Shunkouliu demonstrates the collective efforts of Chinese peasants in speaking the truth. Through its satiric and disruptive qualities, Shunkouliu challenged official rhetoric by making erased realities visible and silenced voices audible. Recognizing Shunkouliu as legitimate data also challenges positivist criteria (representativeness and sample size) in assessing data credibility. I conclude this article by urging qualitative practitioners in the global South to explore forms of data beyond those traditionally examined within the parameters of qualitative research originating in the global North.

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