Economies of scale for a national research organization: Looking for opportunities beyond the nose hairs on bears

2001 ◽  
Vol 77 (5) ◽  
pp. 860-865
Author(s):  
Dan McKenney
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Economies Of Scale ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Research Organization ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Data Teams ◽  
Planning Phase ◽  
Policy And Planning

Some scientists study nose hairs on bears. There is nothing wrong with that. But scientists in a national research organization with local and national clients need to continually search for what could be termed economies of scale in their research. This paper reviews some concepts that could help capture economies of scale in research. Key strategies are undertaking activities that cross local to regional and national scales and working on generic problems that have a reasonable potential for wide adoptability. The economics of adoption should be considered during the planning phase—not when the project is over. Another important consideration is gathering, compiling and collating primary data and making it available with good metadata. Efficiencies may also be captured with problem-oriented, cohesive multi-disciplinary teams. Key words: research policy and planning, generic problems and processes, primary data, teams, economies of scale

scholarly journals Customer Perception Regarding Car Loans in Islamic and Conventional Banking

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
M. Taimoor Hassan ◽  
Mehtab Ahmed ◽  
Muhammad Imran ◽  
Azhar Naeem ◽  
Mudassir Waheed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Customer Perception ◽  
Conventional Banks ◽  
Corporate Customers

Purpose: To see the customer perception regarding car loans in Islamic and conventional banking. Methodologies: This study is based on primary data. These followed by only Bahawalpur corporate customers are taken as the sample research. Firstly the persons have been identified of the selected banks that are the financial affairs of those banks. When these people show their willingness then questionnaire has been filled by them and the required data has been collected. The statistical technique chi-square had been adapted for analysis the data. Findings: Total 120 questionnaires have been distributed among different banks and out of which 104 were get completed and returned. Peoples prefer conventional banks for car loans as compared to Islamic banks.   Key Words: Islamic Banking, Corporate Customer, Car Financing.

scholarly journals ANALISA PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT KABUPATEN MERAUKE

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ida Ayu Purba Riani
Keyword(s):  
Public Finance ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cash Management ◽  
Regional Autonomy ◽  
Finance Management ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The Ideal

In the era of regional autonomy, managements in local governments set out accountability and transparency in managing the regional public finance including planning, budgeting, implementation, administering, reporting, accountable and controlling. As from writer’s observation of development performance in Merauke regency, it revealed that there was inadequate development in reaching the ideal development performance although the management was generally well-managed. This paper applied Public Finance Management analysis technique to analyse primary data. The results showed the overall score was 52% from total statements which including 9 sectors. The highest scores were in the planning, cash management, procurement as well as accounting and reporting areas. Key words: Public Finance, Management, Accountability.

scholarly journals The level of The Utilization of Main Facilities of Birea Fish Landing Base, Bantaeng Regency

2021 ◽  
pp. 15-24
Author(s):  
Darma Darma ◽  
Safruddin Safruddin ◽  
Achmar Mallawa
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Direct Observation ◽  
Water Depth ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Utilization Rate ◽  
Production Data ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Pool Area

This study aims to identify main facilities and determine the level of the main facilities utilization of Birea fish landing base, Pa'jukukang District, Bantaeng Regency. The research was conducted from May to July 2020. The method used in this research is a case study. Primary data was consisting of the length of the pier, the distance between ships, the length of time to moor, the length of the breakwater and the length of the trip, and the size and number of ships anchored, were collected through direct observation in the field. Meanwhile, secondary data such as catch production data, development of the number and types of fishing units, the size of the port pool area, and the depth of the waters were taken through the interviews method. The utilization rate of the main facilities utilization of Berea fish landing base are a pier utilization rate of 90.5%, a port pool of 72.5%, a land port 86%, and two meters of water depth are required. Based on the research results, it is found that the long pier is still possible to accommodate ships that are anchored, while the port pool and portland still meet the requirements, however, dredging is necessary for dredging the depth of the waters for shipping in and out of ships. Key words: birea fish landing base, the level of main facilities utilization, bantaeng regency.

scholarly journals Development of Spiritual IPA Module on Environtment Pollution Subject for Junior High School

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Rahma Sartika ◽  
Lufri Lufri
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Environment Pollution ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Valid Criterion

The purposes of this research are to produce valid and practice nuanced spiritual module  about Environment Pollution for class VII SMP/MTs. This study uses three stages of plomp models. The subjects of this study were 29 students of class VII SMP Negeri 25 Padang  and 2 teachers. The object of this research is spirituality module IPA on the material of Environment Pollution in validated human validator 3. The data of this research are primary data collected from validity and questionnaire of data practicality. The result of validity is 86,63% with valid criterion, practicality by teacher and student  practical with 82,46% value by teacher and 88,69% by student. Key words: Spiritual module, Environment Pollution

scholarly journals Managing Rivers for Multiple Benefits–A Coherent Approach to Research, Policy and Planning

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Tickner ◽  
Helen Parker ◽  
Catherine R. Moncrieff ◽  
Naomi E. M. Oates ◽  
Eva Ludi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Policy ◽  
Policy And Planning

scholarly journals Control mechanisms of MNEs: an empirical study

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satwinder Singh ◽  
Geoffrey Wood ◽  
Jaithen Alharbi ◽  
Tamer K. Darwish
Keyword(s):  
Multinational Enterprises ◽  
Economies Of Scale ◽  
Country Of Origin ◽  
Foreign Firms ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Control Mechanisms ◽  
Gulf Region ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Local Staff ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This purpose of this paper is to explore variations in the extent of control mechanisms, according to country of origin and organizational characteristics, in a challenging country of domicile. Design/methodology/approach A survey research design involving the use of a questionnaire as the primary data source was adopted. A total of 350 subsidiaries were initially randomly selected and contacted in person, or via telephone and e-mail, of which 147 agreed to take part in the study and responded to the survey. Findings The authors find that Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) from highly financialized Liberal Market Economies will be associated with a greater reliance on formalized control mechanisms; this will enable the MNE’s headquarters to closely monitor subsidiary managers according to objective measures, to ensure that the maximum shareholder value is released. Research limitations/implications This study reveals a greater reliance on control mechanisms in larger firms, reflecting a desire to maximize bureaucratic economies of scale. Practical implications The authors find that the presence of expatriates regardless of country of origin leads to greater decentralization, suggesting foreign firms do not trust local staff. Originality/value This is one of the few studies of this nature conducted for the region of Middle East – and the only one the authors are aware of for Saudi Arabia. Further, it sheds new light on the impact of contextual circumstances on how closely firms monitor their subsidiaries, the challenges of doing business in the Gulf region and the consequences of the large-scale usage of expatriates.

scholarly journals PEMBATASAN CALON KEPALA DESA PADA PEMILIHAN KEPALA DESA ( PILKADES ) SERENTAK DALAM KONTEKS HAK ASASI MANUSIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Widada , ◽  
Hari Purwadi ◽  
M. Hudi Asrori
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Political Rights ◽  
Primary Data Source ◽  
Data Source ◽  
The Village

<p>Abstract<br />This articles examine about Restrictions on Head Village Candidate In The Head Village Election (Pilkades) Simultaneously in the Human Rights Context. This research was doctrinal law. Form of the study is exploratory. Analysis of data using qualitative analysis approach to law and case and using primary data source, secondary and tertiary.The technique of data collection using literature and observation to strengthen analysis qualitatively. Based on research carried out produced a conclusion that reason Restrictions on Head Village Candidate In The Head Village Election (Pilkades) Simultaneously was central government took aims to effective goal using by systemic of utilities. The villages chief candidates also citizens  which  given  protection of  his  political  rights  where  political  rights  can  only  limited by constitution. So restrictions village head candidate should not be applied because it law No. 6 of 2014 about village not directly contain restriction regulation village head candidates. The restriction of the village head candidate there is only on the implementation arrangements.</p><p>Key words : Restrictions village head candidate, Human rights, Head Village Election.<br /> <br />Abstrak<br />Artikel ini mengkaji tentang Pembatasan Calon Kepala Desa Pada Pemilihan Kepala Desa ( Pilkades ) Serentak Dalam Konteks Hak Asasi Manusia. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian hukum doktrinal <br />dan bentuk  penelitiannya eksploratif.  Pendekatan  yang  digunakan  adalah pendekatan  perundang  – undangan  dan  pendekatan  kasus  dengan menggunakan  sumber  data primer, sekunder  dan  tersier. Teknik Pengumpulan datanya menggunakan literatur dan observasi untuk memperkuat analisa secara kualitatif. Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan menghasilkan suatu kesimpulan bahwa alasan <br />pilkades.  Kedua  alasan tersebut  diambil  pemerintah  pusat  dengan  maksud untuk  mencapai tujuan yang efektif dengan menggunakan sarana – sarana yang sistemik sehingga kebijakan sentral dapat terlaksana. Calon kepala desa juga warga Negara yang diberi perlindungan terhadap hak politiknya dimana hak politik hanya dapat dibatasi dengan Undang – Undang saja. Jadi pembatasan calon kepala desa hendaknya tidak diberlakukan karena Undang – Undang Nomor 6 Tahun 2016 tentang desa tidak secara langsung memuat aturan pembatasan calon kepala desa. Pembatasan calon kepala desa hanya ada pada aturan pelaksanannya.</p><p>Kata kunci : Pembatasan Calon Kepala Desa, Hak Asasi Manusia, Pemilihan   Kepala Desa.</p>

scholarly journals PERSEPSI DAN INTENSI PEKERJA MENJADI WHISTLEBLOWER DILINGKUNGAN KERJANYA: STUDI KASUS DI INDONESIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Hezron Galio Sihombing
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Descriptive Method ◽  
The Ideal

This study aims to analyze the level of Perception and Intention of active workers to become whistleblowers in their work environment, will conduct a study of four forms of fraud, including: Bribery, Gratification, Extortion and Embezzlement that may occur around his work. In previous research, whistleblowing is the most effective way to detect fraud in the work environment. The population in this study is workers in various forms of organization but is limited only in Indonesia. Information about the perception of being a whistleblower, and its intentions. Primary data obtained through a questionnaire distributed to the samples sent. This research uses descriptive method that aims to present the answers of respondents to the questions asked. Is a description and clarification about an fenomena in the work environment. As for the results of the incoming questionnaire that ideally 100 percent of perceptions about the benefits of whistleblowing, there are 73 percent who agree. As for the ideal intention of 100 percent, it turns out 59 percent for bribes, 58 percent for gratuities, 62 percent for extortion and 65 percent for embezzlement. Key words: Whistleblower, Bribery, Gratification, Exhortion and Embezzlement

scholarly journals Market Participation Variables in Commercializing South African Smallholder Farmers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Nwafor
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Herd Size ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Market Participation ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
The Social ◽  
Additional Income

The study examined key socio-economic characteristics of smallholder farmers identified for their contribution to market participation. These variables include gender, age, marital status, level of education, household size, additional income, membership of cooperative, herd size and use of ICTs. Using a structured questionnaire, primary data was collected from a total of 129 respondents which was analysed with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, and presented using cross-tabulations, percentages and count data. The result indicates that age, additional income, cooperative membership and use of ICTs were important variables which contributed to market participation among respondents. The study also made applicable recommendations as the findings may have relevance for future research, policy and practice for commercializing smallholder farmers.

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