scholarly journals The Influence of Idea Generation on Business Growth: Evidence from Ibadan, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 99-114
Author(s):  
Felix-Kingsley Obialo ◽  
Oluwatobi Janet Akinjo
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Idea Generation ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Different Sources ◽  
Entrepreneurial Society ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

Idea generation (ideation) is at the root of creative and innovative endeavours as creative ideas lead to innovative outcomes. Identifying creative ideas is a function of knowledge and practice, whether individually, in a group or outside of those sources. Entrepreneurial practice reveals that ideas can be sourced from entrepreneurs, their employees and customers thus impacting business growth, especially in an emerging entrepreneurial society like Nigeria. This study aimed to reveal how three different sources of idea generation influence business growth in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. The survey purposively sampled 195 entrepreneurs, 71 males (36%) and 124 females (64%), judged to engage in creative businesses. The age range is as follows: 20-25 years (14), 26-30 years (69), 31-35 years (52), 41-45 years (18), 46-50 years (4) and 51 years and above (3). Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and regression analysis. Results revealed a significant number of the sample agreeing that there is a significant influence between individual, corporate and customer-centred ideation on business growth of the sampled entrepreneurs and consequently seek ideas from these sources. This study suggests the creation of awareness of the import of ideational skills among current and budding entrepreneurs and their employees through training to engender continuous creative and innovative growth in Nigerian businesses. Government and policy makers are to provide incentives and policies for business growth around the power of ideation. Limitations are also discussed.

scholarly journals Impact of Non-Performing Loans on Bank’s Profitability: Empirical Evidence from Commercial Banks in Tanzania

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Stephen Kingu ◽  
Dr Salvio Macha ◽  
Dr Raphael Gwahula
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Information Asymmetry ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Estimation Methods ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
The Impact

This study examined the impact of Non-performing loans on bank’s profitability using information asymmetry theory and bad management hypothesis. This study adopted causality research design using panel data (2007 to 2015) of 16 commercial banks in Tanzania. The study employed Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis estimation methods. Likewise, Ordinary Least-Squares (OLS) regression technique was also used, and then Fixed Effects (FE) and Random Effects (RE) assumptions were considered. The study found that occurrence of non-performing loans is negatively associated with the level of profitability in commercial banks in Tanzania. The results extend further the information asymmetry theory and bad management hypothesis. The findings of the study have both theoretical and managerial implications for practitioners and policy-makers

A Study of Machiavellianism and Emotional Intelligence in Adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr Nalini Malhotra
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Intelligence Scale ◽  
Significant Contributor ◽  
Age Range

The present paper seeks to investigate the Machiavellianism in relation with Emotional Intelligence among Adolescents. It was hypothesized that Machiavellianism and Emotional Intelligence would be negatively correlated and Emotional Intelligence would be a significant contributor in predicting variance in Machiavellianism. In order to test the hypothesis 240 adolescents (120 females and 120 males) in the age range of 13 to 18 years were selected through random sampling. The measures used were Machiavellianism Scale (Mach IV Scale) and Modified Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale (Schutte 1998). The correlation coefficient and regression analysis were used to assess the data. The results revealed significant and negative relationship between Machiavellianism and Emotional Intelligence .Emotional Intelligence emerged as a significant predictor of Machiavellianism. Thus, considering the possibility that individuals might have a dispositional tendency to emotionally manipulative behaviour immediately brings to mind the trait of Machiavellianism.

scholarly journals Measuring Values Importance of Saudi Consumers

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Saeed Badghish
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Demographic Differences ◽  
Demographic Profiles

<p>This study examines the priority of values affecting the behaviour of local consumers in the Saudi Arabian hospitality industry. The sample consists of Saudi nationals who have stayed in a hotel in Saudi Arabia. A review of the literature provides studies of values and demographic factors that could lead to differences in behaviour between gender (male vs female) and education (educated vs less-educated). There is currently little understanding of whether, or how, Saudis from different socio-cultural environments, represented in this study with different demographic profiles, differ in their values. This study considers whether there are any such differences linked to these demographic differences. The research uses a quantitative online survey based on established constructs of Kahle’s List of Values. Data were analysed in SPSS using descriptive statistics, independent samples <em>t</em>-tests, and regression analysis. This quantitative study finds that there are significant differences in the value of excitement, warm relationships with others, and fun and enjoyment were noted according to education level; also the value of self-fulfillment according to gender.</p>

scholarly journals PENGARUH PARTISIPASI PUBLIK, TRANSPARANSI ANGGARAN DAN KOMITMEN PERUMUS KEBIJAKAN TERHADAP RESPONSIVITAS ANGGARAN

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-38
Author(s):  
Benny Sigiro
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Public Participation ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Community Organization ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Budgeting Process

This study aimed to investigate the linkages the responsiveness of the budget with public participation, budget transparency and commitment of policy makers in term of local budgeting process. Based on the survey method, data for this study obtained through questionnaires submitted to the respondents include of local governments elements, legislators and public element (citizen, community leaders, NGOs, community organization and other relevant organizations) in Sleman Regency. The data were analyzed to test the hypothesis by using multiple regression analysis. The results of this research showed that public participation, budget transparency and commitment of policy makers, simultaneously and partially has a positive and significant impact on the responsiveness of the budget. The results also confirm the implications and limitations which discussed in the end of the study.   Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keterkaitan respon dari anggaran dengan partisipasi masyarakat, transparansi anggaran dan komitmen dari pembuat kebijakan dalam hal proses penganggaran daerah. Berdasarkan metode survei, data untuk penelitian ini diperoleh melalui kuesioner yang diajukan kepada responden meliputi pemerintah daerah elemen, legislator dan elemen masyarakat (warga negara, tokoh masyarakat, LSM, organisasi masyarakat dan organisasi terkait lainnya) di Kabupaten Sleman. Data dianalisis untuk menguji hipotesis dengan menggunakan analisis regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa partisipasi publik, transparansi anggaran dan komitmen dari pembuat kebijakan, secara simultan dan parsial memiliki dampak positif dan signifikan terhadap respon dari anggaran. Hasil ini juga mengkonfirmasi implikasi dan keterbatasan yang dibahas dalam akhir penelitian.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KOMPENSASI TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA KARYAWAN PADA BAGIAN PRODUKSI DI PT. ETOWA PACKAGING INDONESIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Septerina Septerina ◽  
Rusda Irawati
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Financial Compensation ◽  
Employee Job Satisfaction ◽  
Employees Satisfaction ◽  
Production Employee

Proper employee compensation will keep them motivated to improve their performance in a vigorous manner so that the results achieved from the job can give their employees satisfaction. This study aims to determine the effect of financial compensation on employee job satisfaction on the production in PT. Etowa Packaging Indonesia, to determine the effect of non-financial compensation on employee job satisfaction on the production at PT. Etowa Packaging Indonesia, and to know the influence of financial compensation and non-financial compensation simultaneously to job satisfaction of production employee at PT. Etowa Packaging Indonesia. The research design conducted by researchers is explanatory research. With a population of 253 respondents taken a sample of 171 respondents. The instrument of data collection used is observation and spreading of questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The results stated that financial compensation and non financial compensation after tested partially or together significantly influence the employee job satisfaction in the production at PT. Etowa Packaging Indonesia.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Jaminan Kesehatan Kerja Dan Kompensasi Finansial Terhadap Motivasi Kerja Pegawai (Studi Pada Dinas Pemadam Kebakaran Dan Penanggulangan Bencana Kota Bandung)

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-47
Author(s):  
Lukman Hakim
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Fire Department ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
A Company

ABSTRACT: Human resources' existence plays a significant role in the success of a company, so many companies realize that human resources in the company can provide a competitive advantage. In the company of labor is the motor of the company, the assets of the company, which is an investment for a company to increase productivity. As a company asset, the welfare guarantee given by the company to workers or employees is an obligation that must be adjusted to their needs. Also, to realize the goals of the company, of course, there needs to be compensated as one of the motivations for employees In this study, the author used a research method based on descriptive statistics with a quantitative approach. The sample in this study consisted of 30 employees of the Bandung City Fire Department. The analysis used was multiple regression analysis. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the Occupational Health Insurance and Financial Compensation jointly had an effect of 85.8% on employee work motivation. The remaining 14.2% caused   ABSTRAK: Keberadaan sumber daya manusia memiliki peranan besar bagi kesuksesan sebuahperusahaan, sehingga banyak perusahaan menyadari bahwa unsur manusia dalam perusahaan itu dapat memberikan keunggulan daya saing. Di dalam perusahaan tenaga kerja merupakan motor penggerakperusahaan, aset perusahaan yang merupakan investasi bagi suatu perusahaan untuk meningkatkan pruduktivitas. Sebagai aset perusahaan, maka jaminan kesejahteraan yang diberikan oleh perusahaan terhadap buruh atau karyawan adalah kewajiban yang harus disesuaikan dengan kebutuhannya. Selain itu guna mewujudkan tujuan perusahaan, tentu perlu adanya kompensasisebagai salah satu motivasi bagi para karyawan Dalam penelitian ini Penulis menggunakan metode penelitian berdasarkan statistik deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif, sample dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 30orang pegawai Dinas Pemadam Kebakaran Kota Bandung, analisis yang digunakan yaitu analisis regresi berganda. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diketahui Jaminan Kesehatan Kerja Dan Kompensasi Finansial secara bersama-sama berpengaruh sebesar 85,8% terhadap motivasi kerja pegawai. Adapun sebesar 14,2% sisanya disebabkan oleh variabel-variabel lain diluar variabel tersebut yang tidak dilibatkan dalam penelitian ini.

scholarly journals Strengths among Contemporary Teenagers: A Comparative Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ritu Rani ◽  
Punam Midha ◽  
Ankita Budhiraja
Keyword(s):  
Harmonious Society ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Signature Strengths ◽  
Fast Speed ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Purposive Sample

Male and female are two indispensible wheels of a chariot, thus both complement each other and this is a fact that without any one of them, it is just impossible to imagine the smooth continuation of the journey of life. India is a country where women were worshiped as Goddess. Though the society in which we live has been shaped historically by males. But recently the existing scenario appears to be changing with the realization of strengths among females. A harmonious society appears to be emerging with the fast speed of decline in gender-specificity. In order to empirically confirm these notions, the present researchers decided to explore and compare the profile of strengths of male-female adolescents. A test of Hindi adaptation of Value In Action (VIA) Inventory of Strengths for Youth by Shree and Singh (2013) was used. A purposive sample of 150 adolescents in which 75 were males and 75 were females with the age range of 13-17 years was drawn from Rohtak city, Haryana. The descriptive statistics was used to find out the mean differences in strengths of male and female adolescents. They differed to some extent in their profile of signature strengths. Further the profile of top five strengths also called “signature strengths”, the male and female differed in two out of five signature strengths. The similar signature strengths found in both male and female adolescents were such as judgment/critical thinking, appreciation of beauty and love, however they differed on two strengths such as zest and perspective were found in male while kindness and modesty were found in female. The inference drawn from the current study is that females are more humane than the male counterpart whereas males are found to be more courageous than females. The need to foster or enhance certain strengths in specific gender are discussed in the paper.

scholarly journals Evaluating Competition Constraint on Land Accessibility by Urban Crop Farmers in Lagos

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-98
Author(s):  
C. O. Odudu
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Missing Values ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Marginal Lands ◽  
Farming Communities ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Crop Farming ◽  
Lagos State

The study evaluated the constraint of competition on urban crop farming in Lagos with a view to identifying issues that must be resolved to facilitate practitioners’ land accessibility in the metropolis. Crop farmers in seven out of ten communities where urban crop farming was found to be thriving within the metropolis were selected through multi-stage sampling which involved both purposive and simple random samplings and were administered with structured questionnaires. All the farming communities were delineated by the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA). Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics while linear regression analysis was used to test the formulated research hypothesis. The study showed that farmers were forced out (19.5%) of their locations, 10.3% vacated voluntarily, 1.4% left due to high rents, 2.9% unidentified and 67.8% were missing values. Urban farmers in the study area were, however, found not to be affected by competition and high rents as they were occupying marginal lands that did not attract other competing uses. The regression analysis showed that competition constraint accounted for 3.5% of farmers’ productivity establishing that competition with other uses significantly affected urban farmers’ productivity as they were consigned to marginal lands. The study therefore concluded that government should support/promote the activity by providing agricultural lands in designated areas of the metropolis for urban farming.

scholarly journals Consciousness, Religiosity and Locus of Control as Predictors of Well-Being among Young Adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaktiyanshi Raundeley ◽  
Dr. Preet Kumari
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Regression Coefficient ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Young Adolescents ◽  
Criterion Variable ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Negligible Contribution

The main aim of present study was to examine the relationships between well-being, Religiosity, A study was made on convenient sample of 50 young adolescents (females) age range of 18 to 22 years and used 4 tools (i) Well-being scale (Edinburgh, 2006) (ii) Religiosity scale (Bhusan,1970) (iii) Consciousness scale (Brazdau,2009) (iv)Locus of control scale (Rotter,1966). Co relational design was used. Results indicate that Well-being and Religious scores are positively correlated (r=0.31, p<0.05). There is also high positive co relational between well-being and consciousness scores (r=0.42, p<0.01). Thus increases in consciousness and religious scores led to increase in well=being scores among young adolescents. Multiple regression analysis was also used (R=0.46) and it showed that Consciousness has highest contribution in determination of criterion variable i.e. well-being, the regression coefficient being 0.15. Religiosity has less contribution and locus of control has negligible contribution, the regression coefficient being 0.05 and 0.003 respectively.

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