scholarly journals Relationship between access to financial services and youth involvement in agricultural value chains in Kakamega county, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremiah Magoma Rogito ◽  
Everlyne Makhanu ◽  
Beatrice Kerubo Mombinya ◽  
Geoffrey Nyamota
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Youth Involvement ◽  
Employment Potential ◽  
Donor Agencies ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose. Agribusiness offers huge employment potential considering its wide labour absorptive capacity and the youth have a role to play. The study aimed at assessing the relationship between access to financial services and youth involvement in agricultural value chains. Methodology / approach. The study was conducted in Kakamega County, Kenya. Stratified and simple random sampling was adopted to select 240 respondents. Interviews were conducted using a stratified questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed to generate frequencies, percentages and correlation. Results. The results revealed that youth involvement across the agricultural value chain is low. Further, there was a strong correlation between access to finance and youth involvement in agricultural value chains. Inadequate access to financial services is a key constrain to agricultural productivity in Kakamega county as it affects all aspects of the value chain except consumption. Originality / scientific novelty. The study considers the entire agricultural value chain from production to consumption and assesses the relationship between financial resource access and youth involvement at each segment of the value chain. This is significant since the Kenyan population is youthful. Practical value / implications. The study reveals that there is a strong relationship between access to financial service and youth involvement in the agricultural value chain towards securing their livelihoods. This knowledge is useful to County and national government policymakers and Donor agencies to formulate policies that will enhance youth access to financial resources and consequently their involvement in the Agricultural Value Chain to grow their incomes and improvement of their wellbeing. This will be achieved by knowing what segments of the value chain offer best opportunities for them to thrive in business to guide development of intervention strategies.

Position in global value chains and wages in Central and Eastern European countries

2022 ◽  
pp. 095968012110537
Author(s):  
Sabina Szymczak ◽  
Aleksandra Parteka ◽  
Joanna Wolszczak-Derlacz
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Global Value Chains ◽  
Final Demand ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
Micro Data ◽  
Eastern European Countries ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Import Intensity

This paper examines the relationship between the relative position of industries in Global Value Chains (GVC) and wages in 10 Central and Eastern European countries. We combine GVC measures of global import intensity of production, upstreamness and the length of the value chain with micro-data on workers. We find that the wages of Central and Eastern European countries workers are higher when their industry is at the beginning of the chain or at the end than in the middle. Secondly, wage changes depend on the interplay between upstreamness and GVC intensity. In sectors close to final demand, greater production fragmentation is associated with lower wages.

scholarly journals Increasing customer loyalty through customer engagement in the retail banking industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 461-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Monferrer ◽  
Miguel Angel Moliner ◽  
Marta Estrada
Keyword(s):  
Market Orientation ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Retail Banking ◽  
Customer Engagement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Corporate Level

Purpose This study aims to determine the main antecedents of customer engagement (market orientation, satisfaction, emotions and self-brand connection) and the relationship between customer engagement and customer loyalty in the retail-banking context. Design/methodology/approach A theoretical model of effects is tested using dyadic methodology, based on 225 dyads (bank branch manager–average of five branch customers). The authors use structural equation modelling (EQS 6.1) to test the relationships. Findings The results reveal a strong relationship between customer engagement and customer loyalty. Satisfaction is the main antecedent of customer engagement. Self-brand connection and emotions during the service also have a significant influence. Finally, branch market orientation has a positive influence on satisfaction and emotions. Research limitations/implications The first concerns the transversal data used. Geographical context is the second limitation. Third, the study sample only included customers with experience of the financial services of a specific bank (online customers are not included). Finally, the dyads are based on the opinion of the branch manager, on one hand, and an average of five customers per branch, on the other. Practical implications The combination of the branding strategy at the corporate level and the relationship marketing strategy at branch office level creates a situation in which customer engagement and customer loyalty can thrive. The communication campaigns designed to promote the brand image and associate brand values with the personality of the banks’ current and potential customers help to create an emotional bond that represents a switching cost for the customer. The moments of truth in branch offices are crucial aspects in the retail bank strategy. Originality/value First, from the conceptual perspective, it establishes a direct relationship between customer engagement and customer loyalty. Second, it empirically tested Pansari and Kumar’s (2017) customer engagement framework, which establishes customer satisfaction and customer emotions as the antecedents of customer engagement. Third, the study took an innovative step in establishing two levels of customer emotions in the retail bank context: emotions generated by corporate branding and emotions that arise during the experience of purchase and consuming. Fourth, the study shows that the market orientation adopted not at the macro corporate level but at the individual branch level is crucial to the generation of positive relational outcomes in the service the customer receives. The fifth contribution is related to the fact that the research streams associated with market orientation and relationship quality have traditionally been studied in isolation.

RELATIONSHIP A BETWEEN LEADERSHIP STYLE AND WORKING CONDITIONS WITH NURSES 'WORKING SATISFACTION IN INPATIENT ROOMS, BAHTERAMAS HOSPITAL

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-142
Author(s):  
Nur Ardiana ◽  
La Ode Saafi ◽  
Tasnim Tasnim
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
A Value ◽  
Inpatient Nursing ◽  
The Relationship

Background:From the preliminary study by the researcher with the inpatient nursing department through in-depth interviews, there were problems such as complaints from patients who were in pain, there were nurses who did not come immediately and provide nursing care. Through interviews with nurses, it was found that career development procedures had not been prepared in nursing management. In addition, there are nurses who are several times late more than the stipulated time. Then there are still complaints that the incentives received are still insufficient. Methods:This type of research uses quantitative research with a cross sectional design. The population was 257 all nurses in the inpatient room at Bahteramas Hospital, with a sample of 141 samples using simple random sampling. Results:Using the cramer coefficient, it is obtained a value of 0.732, this shows the strength of the relationship between leadership style in work and job satisfaction of nurses. And the cramer coefficient is obtained a value of 0.620, this shows the strength of the relationship between leadership style in work and job satisfaction of nurses in the inpatient room at Bahteramas Hospital in the strong relationship category. Conclusion:There is a relationship between leadership style and working conditions on the job satisfaction of nurses in the inpatient room of the Bahteramas Hospital.

Global value chain linkages and domestic value-added content: Empirical evidence

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhushan Praveen Jangam ◽  
Badri Narayan Rath
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Least Squares Method ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Global Value Chain ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Services Sector ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to examine the relationship between global value chains (GVCs) and domestic value-added content (DVA) in a panel of 58 countries for the period 2005–2015. Design/methodology/approach First, the authors quantify the refined measures of GVC linkages by using the Borin and Mancini (2019) decomposition technique. Second, the authors apply the feasible generalised least squares method to test the relationship between GVCs and DVA empirically. Findings First, the authors find that GVC links are crucial to the enhancement of DVA. Second, a study at the sectoral level reveals that GVC links in the primary sector raise DVA whilst reducing DVA in the services sector. Third, the authors find that only upstream activities enhance value-added content. Fourth, the authors note the augmenting role played by national policies in mediating the gains associated with GVCs. Finally, the authors note that the outcomes associated with GVCs are consistent when the sample of countries is divided into groups based on income. Practical implications The results lead us to urge policymakers to promote greater integration of business activities into GVCs to reap their benefits. Originality/value This paper contributes to the research on the impact of GVCs on DVA by emphasising the significance of the types of GVC activities and policies that improve DVA.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) IN ADOLESCENTS AGED 16-18 YEARS OLD IN SMA NEGERI 2 DENPASAR

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luh Dwi Erma Krismawati ◽  
Ni Luh Nopi Andayani ◽  
Nila Wahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
The Body ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Analytical Research ◽  
The Relationship

Any movement of the body produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure, and muscle workwhich called physical activities. Increased BMI occurs because of an energy imbalance between food intake with energyreleased to cause the buildup of energy in the form of fat that can lead to obesity or increased BMI.This study purposewas to determine the relationship between physical activities and body mass index (BMI) in adolescents aged 16-18years old in SMA Negeri 2 Denpasar. This research was analytical research with cross sectional approach done inFebruary-March 2018. Sampling was done by Simple Random Sampling. Sample amounted to 70 people. The resultsshowed the relationship between physical activities with body mass index. In the calculation of chi square data analysiscould be seen that significant value (2-tailed) was 0,000 which meant that significant value was p < 0.05. Based on theresults of this study, it can be concluded that there is a strong relationship between physical activities and body massindex (BMI) in adolescents aged 16-18 years old in SMA Negeri 2 Denpasar. Keywords : Physical activity, Body Mass Index (BMI)

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA DUKUNGAN KELUARGA DENGAN TINGKAT KECEMASAN PADA MAHASISWA YANG MENGERJAKAN SKRIPSI DI PROGRAM STUDI ILMU KEPERAWATAN UNIVERSITAS TRIBHUWANA TUNGGADEWI MALANG

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Lasri Lasri ◽  
Kartika Ratih Pratiwi
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nursing Science ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Educational Guidance ◽  
The Relationship

The anxiety is very disturbing homeostasis and the function of individual, because it needs to be removed with the various ways of adjustment. When the students experience the anxiety in the thesis working, support is useful to face the anxiety. The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between family support with the level of anxiety of students who worked the thesis in Nursing Science Program, University of Tribhuwana Tunggadewi Malang Year 2009. This study uses a correlational research design with cross sectional method. With total of sample 30 people that were taken by Simple Random Sampling. Instrument used was a questionnaire. The collection data were analyzed using Spearman's rho test with α = 0.05. From the result of study was obtained that most of respondents have a good family support with a number 19 people (63.3%), the anxiety level of most respondents is the medium anxiety level with a number 17 people (56.7%). The result of analysis shows the value of Sig. 2 tailed 0.000 < α 0.05 and Correlation Coefficient 0.809, so there is a very strong relationship between the family support with the levels of anxiety. It si recommended to establish the educational guidance, support and motivation so the students do not experience the excessive anxiety when worked the thesis.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP TERHADAP PERILAKU CUCI TANGAN PADA MASYARAKAT KELURAHAN PEGIRIAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Audria Octa
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
P Value ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
The Relationship

Implementing clean and healthy living behaviors is useful to prevent, cope and protect against disease threats and utilize quality health services, effective and efficient. Hand washing with soap is an indicator of clean and healthy living behavior. Washing hands with soap can prevent various diseases. One of them is diarrhea. The fingers can be the pathway for pathogens, bacteria or viruses that can cause diarrhea. Therefore, hand washing becomes one of effective and efficient prevention efforts to avoid the occurrence of disease. Purpose: This research has a purpose to know the relationship between knowledge and attitude towards hand washing action in RW III Pegirian Village Semampir District Surabaya. Methods: This research used descriptive method with Simple Random Sampling technique, samples of 84 respondents. The independent variables in this study consisted of knowledge of handwashing and attitude towards hand washing. The dependent variable in this research is hand washing action. The collected data were analyzed using spearman correlation test with the aim of knowing the relationship and strong relationship of research subjects. Results: The result of this research is the correlation between knowledge with hand washing with p value 0,009 with strong correlation with correlation coefficient 0,282. And there is a relationship between attitude to hand washing with hand washing result p value sebasar 0,017 and strong relationship is strong with correlation coefficient 0,271. Conclusion: There is a relationship between knowledge and attitudes with the act of hands washing and strong relationships are strong.

scholarly journals An empirical assessment of the relationship between Information Intensity and IT Leaders’ Role and Structural Power

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Senior Executives ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Structural Power ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Information Intensity ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Contingency Approach

Using the theoretical lens of the contingency approach to leadership, this study explores the relationship between the information intensity of the organization’s value chains and IT leaders’ role and structural power. Based on data obtained from a sample of 174 Australian IT senior executives, a multiple analysis of variance (MANOVA) is used to empirically test for differences between the IT leader’s role and structural power in high and low information intensive organizations. Findings suggest that value chain information intensity significantly influences the importance of individual CIO roles as well as the combined operational (supply) and strategic (demand) groups of roles. However, the IT leaders’ structural power was found to be unrelated to the level of information intensity of the organization. Implications and future research directions are discussed.

scholarly journals Local public-private partnerships to promote innovation in agricultural value chains: the case of cocoa in Colombia

2022 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Julián Ramírez-Gómez ◽  
Holmes Rodríguez-Espinosa
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
Key Variables ◽  
Agricultural Innovation System ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to explore the possibility of developing more viable local public-private partnerships (LPPP) which may result in innovation in the cocoa value chain, through the agricultural innovation system functions approach. Research was conducted in two rural municipalities in the Department of Antioquia, Colombia. A focus group with stakeholders as well as directed surveys were implemented. 15 experts in the municipality of Necoclí, and 18 experts in the municipality of Caucasia participated. The data were analyzed quantitatively and the MACTOR method was used in order to determine the relationship between actors and the strategic objectives for innovation. Case studies revealed different dynamics, both from the perspective of the interests at play when actors prioritized key variables in each region, as well as their vision regarding strategic objectives to promote innovation in the cocoa value chain. Different degrees of convergence and correspondence between actors and strategic objectives in each region provided the grounds to determine the possible partnerships in the cocoa chain. Key actors with different capabilities and resources were also identified, as they could contribute to leveraging local innovation should a partnership come to be developed.

scholarly journals INNOVATION IN EMERGING MARKETS: THE ROLE OF ABSORPTIVE CAPACITY AND OF THE INSERTION IN THE LOCAL AND GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
CRISTINA L. L. CALEGARIO ◽  
NÁDIA C. P. BRUHN ◽  
MARIANE FIGUEIRA ◽  
JUCIARA N. ALCÂNTARA
Keyword(s):  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Global Value Chains ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Global Value Chain ◽  
Internal Resources ◽  
External Knowledge ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this study is to identify the effects of the insertion in local and global value chains as a determinant of company innovation, identifying the main characteristics of the nature of the interactions that arise in the value chain, as well as the relationship between innovation, internal resources to the company and their insertion in value chains. Originality/value: This paper combines insights from different streams of literature to develop a more comprehensive framework for the analysis of firms’ innovation in emerging countries. We consider relationships among partners in the local and global value chain and the influence of the internal resources as crucially important for the access to external knowledge. Design/methodology/approach: Econometric analysis were performed using generalized linear models (GLM). The period of analysis covers the years 1998 to 2011. We investigate our hypotheses using different models to relate firms’ innovation capacity to local and global value chains and the ownership of internal and external resources. Findings: Using data from Brazilian firms from 1998 to 2011, we found that the relationship with all partners in global value chain contributed to the increase of the Brazilian firm’s innovation. The internal resources had a positive influence in firm’s innovation, suggesting that the firm’s internal resources are crucially important in the access to external knowledge, which means that the ability of firms to make use of this knowledge depends, in turn, on their absorptive capacity.

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