scholarly journals Why We Watch: Factors affecting Exposure to Tragic Television News. A Pakistani Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-41
Author(s):  
Aqsa Iram Shahzadi Khan ◽  
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Muhammad Ahsan Bhatti ◽  

The study examined empathically individual difference of tragic news viewing motives (surveillance and reassurance) and the positive relationship between personal distress and reassurance regarding suicide attacks news in Pakistan. Simple random sample of 50 respondents was taken. The results reveal that if affective motivations are taken under consideration then the causes of people’s exposure of media can be explored which are uses and gratification, selective exposure and mood management.

Author(s):  
Muhammad Rezky Fadillah ◽  
Sutisna Riyanto

The effectiveness of the groups in the Sekolah Peternakan Rakyat (SPR), which was established by IPB, was an interesting spotlight in this study. The group communication concepts applied in the SPR, one of which is the task function factor. The study aims to analyze group characterization factors and task function factors of farmers in Muara Enim District SPR. In addition to the effectiveness of the SPR group in Muara Enim District group characteristics, and task function factors with group effectiveness in Muara Enim District SPR. Sampling for the SPR group is based on a simple random sample by taking 10 percent of the population as respondents. The results of this study indicate that group effectiveness consists of group productivity and satisfaction of members in the SPR Muara Tigo Manunggal, District of Muara Enim. The existence of a positive relationship between communication with the aim of the existence of Muara Tigo SPR so that the achievement of group goals based on the characteristics of the group and the functions of their respective duties.Keywords: group characteristics factors, group effectiveness, SPR, task function factorABSTRAKEfektivitas kelompok dalam Sekolah Peternak Rakyat yang didirikan IPB menjadi sorotan menarik dalam penelitian ini. Konsep-konsep komunikasi kelompok yang diterapkan dalam SPR, salah satunya adalah faktor fungsi tugas. Penelitian bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor ciri kelompok dan faktor fungsi tugas anggota peternak di SPR Kecamatan Muara Enim. Selain efektivitas kelompok SPR di Kecamatan Muara Enim, ditinjau pula hubungan faktor ciri kelompok, dan faktor fungsi tugas dengan efektivitas kelompok di SPR Kecamatan Muara Enim. Pengambilan sampel untuk kelompok SPR berdasarkan sampel acak sederhana dengan mengambil 10 persen dari populasi sebagai responden.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Efektivitas kelompok yang terdiri dari produktivitas kelompok dan kepuasan anggota di SPR Muara Tigo Manunggal, Kecamatan Muara Enim sangat baik. Adanya Hubungan positif antara komunikasi dengan tujuan dari adanya SPR Muara Tigo sehingga tercapainya tujuan kelompok berdasarkan cirri kelompok dan fungsi tugasnya masing-masing.Kata kunci: faktor ciri kelompok, faktor fungsi tugas, keefektifan kelompok, SPR


Author(s):  
Thamer Mohammed Maharmeh Thamer Mohammed Maharmeh

This research aimed at investigate the degree of effects of strategic planning and its dimensions (environmental analysis, vision and mission, strategic objectives and values, and projects and operational plans) on crisis management. Data was collected by using closed-ended survey from simple random sample of employees. Data was analyzed by using suitable descriptive and analytical statistical methods available at SPSS. Results of data analysis revealed that there is strong and positive relationship between strategic planning and crisis management. It was found that managing crisis is greatly influenced by strategic planning. Based on that, it was recommended to support strategic planning in public organizations.


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-136
Author(s):  
Mohamed Hassan Mahmoud Farg ◽  
Faiza Mohamed Hassan Khalil ◽  
Hafiz Ibrahim Salih

This study mainly focused on the factors that affect the Itqan or the perfection of any work. The paper depends on a simple random sample of size 211 items. A questionnaire of 26 variables or question was used to collect data from employee and students of the faculty of science and humanities, Shaqra university, KSA during may 2016. In the results, there are 6 factors affecting the Itqan (perfection). These factors are creative and administrative, environmental, The spiritual, incentives, Administrative factor and combined factor respectively. Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 4, Issue-2: 127-136


Author(s):  
Thmer Mohammed Maharmeh

The main objective of the research is to investigate the degree of effects of strategic planning and its dimensions (vision and mission, strategic objectives and values, projects and operational plans, and follow-ups and control) on organizational performance. Data was collected by using a closed-ended survey from simple random sample of employees. Data were analyzed by using suitable descriptive and analytical statistical methods available at SPSS. Results of data analysis revealed that there is strong and positive relationship between strategic planning and organizational performance. It was found that organizational performance is greatly influenced by strategic planning. Based on that, it was recommended to support strategic planning in public organizations.


2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed S. Alamri ◽  
Thamir I. Al-Duhaim

The aim of this study is to examine employees perception of training provided by Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) and its relationship with organizational commitment. To achieve this aim, the study utilized a questionnaire consists of two validated, well established, international instruments: the first one is the perceived availability of training developed by Newman et al., (2011) and includes 22-item inventory that measures an individual on the training, the second instrument called commitment scale developed by Allen and Meyer, (1996) and includes 18-item inventory to identify a person’s commitment. This questionnaire has been distributed to a simple random sample consist of (200) employees of Saudi Industrial Development Fund. A total of (175) complete questionnaires has been received back at a response rate of (87%). After analyzing data and testing hypotheses, the main results of this study are:• There is a positive relationship between five training-related variables and affective commitment.• There is a positive relationship between two training-related variables (the perceived availability of training and perceived supervisor support for training) and two commitment-related variables (continuance and normative commitment).• There is a negative relationship between perceived co-worker support for training and two commitment-related variables (continuance and normative commitment).• There is no relationship between two training-related variables (the perceived benefits of training and motivation to learn) and two commitment-related variables (continuance and normative commitment).


2003 ◽  
Vol 54 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 105-114
Author(s):  
Sukuman Sarikavanij ◽  
Montip Tiensuw

In this paper we discuss two case studies which clearly indicate the advantages of using a ranked set sample (RSS) over those of a simple random sample (SRS). The applications of RSS considered here cover single family homes sales data, and tree data. It is demonstrated that in each case RSS is much more efficient than SRS for estimation of population mean.


Pringgitan ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (02) ◽  
pp. 87-97
Author(s):  
Sabda Elisa Priyanto ◽  
Eko Sugiarto

The purpose of this paper is to describe the preferences of visitors to the service quality at Grhtama Pustaka Yogyakarta. The library has a function as a place of recreation that should be able to provide good services to visitors. The services provided must be based on visitor preferences when visiting and getting services. Visitor preferences for service quality that is tangible, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. Grhtama Pustaka as the largest library in Yogyakarta must be able to provide good services, as a form of support to become a place of recreation in Yogyakarta.  The method in this research is a descriptive study, with a population of visitors to Grhatama Pustaka, selected by the probability sampling method with a simple random sample technique, by interviewing 118 visitors. The results of this study found that tourist preferences for services in Grhatama Pustaka in the tangible part are strong preferences for visitors to visit, while the reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy factors in library services are good preferences for visitors who need library services. Furthermore, hospitality services are needed if the manager wants to make visitors make Grhatama Pustaka a choice of the recreation area. Key Word: Preference, Visitor, Service Quality, Library


2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
Hoang Viet Nguyen ◽  
Duc Nhuan Nguyen

This paper studies the impact of factors affecting on business strategy implementation of Vietnam garment companies. A total of 192 questionnaires were administered to respondents chosen from 82 Vietnam garment companies. The findings indicated that there is a significant positive relationship between 05 factors: Strategy formulation-Human resources-Communication-Corporate culture-Organizational structure and business strategy implementation from the sample point of view.


2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayad F. Altememi ◽  
Imad A. Hassouneh ◽  
Shaker Jarallah Alkshali

This study aims to identify the relationship between the creative capabilities of workers in 5-star hotels in the city of Amman and their cultural intelligence. In its measurement of the creative capabilities as an independent variable, the study adopted a scale consisting of three dimensions, namely: fluency, flexibility and originality. Whereas it relied in measuring the cultural intelligence as a dependent variable, on a scale consisting of three dimensions, namely: knowledge (cognition), motivation and behavior. The study was conducted on a sample of (258) workers currently working in these hotels. The required particulars for this study were collected through a specially prepared questionnaire for this purpose after having reviewed multi previous studies. The sample was distributed according to the simple random sample mechanism. The study revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between the dimensions of creative capabilities of workers in such hotels and their cultural intelligence. The study also included a set of recommendations and mechanisms that can be applied by the managements of these hotels to tackle some aspects of the dimensions constituting the cultural intelligence of workers.


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