Prophetic based transformational leadership in educational institutions

The results of the research that the author did, strengthen the theory of transformational leadership James Mac Gregor Burn. However, in this study, the author uses an approach with prophetic values. This study aims to analyze prophetic-based transformational leadership. The focus of the research is: (1). How is the prophetic-based transformational leadership strategy (2) What are the obstacles faced in solving problems (3). How to evaluate prophetic-based transformational performance. This research is qualitative research through a descriptive approach. The data was obtained by taking primary data by conducting interviews. And secondary data through literature reviews, supporting documents, archives, and observations needed by the author related to this research. Data were analyzed through data reduction, followed by data presentation and then drawing conclusions. The research was conducted at STAI Madinatul Ilmi, Depok, West Java, Indonesia. The results of the research found that; a prophetic-based transformational leadership strategy at STAI Madinatul Ilmi formulated the vision and mission to achieve the goals that have been set. determined through a SWOT analysis at STAI Madinatul Ilmi. Then nine main strategies were established, namely, the field of student affairs, improving the quality of lecturers, curriculum, facilities and infrastructure, funding, program management, learning processes, graduates as well as research and publications. Another result of this study found that the role of transformational leadership in dealing with existing problems is carried out by outlining the eight main strategies that have been set. While the implementation is carried out on a prophetic basis. Finally, results also found that evaluations that can be carried out formally or informally are carried out continuously in all fields and in all ranks at STAI Madinatul Ilmi in order to find out how far the programs have been determined have been carried out properly or not.

Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penentuan Strategi Pemasaran Barang dengan Metode Analytic Hierarchy Process

Untuk dapat memenangkan persaingan pasar, perusahaan menggunakan strategi pemasaran yang tepat agar dapat bertahan dan memenangkan pasar. Perusahaan yang baru berkembang perlu menyusun aturan layanan pemasaran untuk keberlanjutan perusahaan yang mampu bersaing secara mutu maupun kualitas. Sebagai perusahaan e-commerce yang baru berkembang PT. Prisma Mas Semesta memerlukan strategi pemasaran yang mampu membantu pengambil keputusan agar dapat memperkenalkan produk maupun jasa pada masyarakat. Metode yang digunakan untuk menganalisis penentuan strategi pemasaran barang menerapkan metode Analytic Hierarchy Process. Data penelitan dikumpulkan dari perusahaan penjualan barang online PT. Prisma Mas Semesta website duniadapur.co.id. Dalam menentukan strategi pemasaran barang terdapat 6 kelompok kriteria yaitu Managerial Capabilities, Customer Linking Capabilities, Market Innovation Capabilities, Human Resource Assets, Capabilities In Product Distribution, dan Reputational Assets. Berdasarkan perhitungan metode AHP, nilai Eigen kriteria dan alternatif diperoleh hasil perangkingan yaitu Differentiation Strategy memiliki nilai preferensi 0.59 sebagai Ranking 1, Cost Leadership Strategy memiliki nilai preferensi 0. 274 sebagai Ranking 2, dan Market Segmentation Strategies nilai preferensi sebesar 0.136 sebagai Ranking 3. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa alternatif yang berada di peringkat atas adalah Cost Leadership Strategy dengan nilai 0.59. Dalam strategi ini Dunia Dapur berusaha menekan biaya produksi, sehingga laba bersih dapat menguntungkan yang akan meningkatkan angka penjualan dan market share.

How Competitive Strategies Affect Organizational Structure

Organizational structures can change according to the strategy determined by the businesses. The purpose of this chapter is to extend that research by analyzing the relationship between Porter's competitive strategies and Burns and Stalker's structure types. The authors conduct their research on the enterprises in Technology Development Zones in Istanbul, Turkey. One hundred sixty of 5,506 enterprises participated in the research. Then, to search deeper, the authors conducted a qualitative research on the 25 enterprises in Technology Development Zones. Results show that, while the mechanical structure tendency is observed in the enterprises following the cost leadership strategy, the mechanical or organic structure tendency is not observed in the enterprises following the differentiation and focus strategies. Also, according to the interviews, results show that the organizational structures in the enterprises in Technology Development Zones are affected by the size of the organization or the strategic awareness level of the senior managers rather than the competitive strategies.

Industrial Policy in the Electric Power Sector as Part of China’s Global Leadership Strategy

Chinas growing economic power led to the rise of its geopolitical ambitions in the 21st century, and Chinas industrial policy has long been an important tool for implementing its global leadership strategy. Yet, how effective is the visible hand of the state? This paper examines the positive and negative effects of industrial policy implementation in Chinas electricity sector based on the analysis of policy documents, statistics, and academic publications. This study finds that together with energy policy measures industrial policy has been quite successful in promoting RD activities and production of high-tech power equipment. It gave China an opportunity to increase the share of clean energy sources in the power generation mix. Besides, Chinese power companies gradually became global leaders in the electricity sector. At the same time, the implementation of industrial policies has led to the over-expenditure of resources and is characterized by problems of horizontal and vertical coordination between the three main players in the policy-making and implementation system: the central government, local authorities, and large state-owned companies. The development of the electric power sector and related industries is managed by a large group of ministries and departments of the central government. Moreover, the heads of several energy companies have the power and influence equivalent to that of a minister, and there were divergences of priorities of central and local authorities at the regional level.

KEPEMIMPINAN IDEAL UNTUK GENERASI MILLENIALS: A FIELD STUDY

The purpose of this study is to describe and explain the ideal leadership strategy desired by the millennial generation in the current workplace in the new normal era situation. The data analysis technique in this research is descriptive qualitative, in which the data is obtained from the results of interviews, observations and documentation. The results of this study are good leadership and what is desired by the current millennial generation is in the form of fair leadership, adaptive to have integrity, initiative when making decisions, assertive, have good relationships and communication with employees, able to accept criticism and have good knowledge and experience. as well as being able to provide incentives when there are new programs within the company.

Identification of School Leadership Strategy In Supporting Students Learning From Home During Pandemics

Identifying school leadership strategies to support students learning from home during the pandemic is the core objective of this study. To answer the problem above, we have reviewed dozens of publications interested in discussing educational disruption during the outbreaks where the effect of the disruption forces students to study from home with all the problems that arise. We get the data from an online search, and we study it with a phenomenological approach. We evaluate the data with a coding system to know what and how school leadership responds to the pandemic. Based on the data and the discussion, we found that many things must and have been done by the school that does not have to wait for the direction of policy superiors from the central state. The support provided is, for example, teachers and school boards assisting students and guiding how to prevent students and parents from panicking through the disrupted period of the pandemic. Schools do not force students with assignments and work, but teachers should encourage collaborative learning with parents while maintaining progress. Thus, we hope this study is helpful to many parties.

LEADERSHIP STRATEGY IN MANAGING WORKPLACE DIVERSITY

Leadership is how all the possible dimensions of diversity are managing an organization develops an essential ingredient for any workplace that wants to build happier, more productive and more effective workplaces. Leadership sets the tone for the rest of the organization, recognizing and assessing cultural differences helps the organization to frame sound workforce management strategy and in developing positive workplace outcomes. The way leaders working in global arena have to take cultural differences and values into the main consideration while formulating an effective motivation and leadership strategy. Diversity carries out specific strategies to get leaders have initiated efforts that highlighting a conceptual paper concept and few challenges of workforce diversity. It needs to be the official set application of motivation, leadership practices and also discusses the real-life diversity management. The key area to look within the leadership team workplace diversity is a challenge for everyone, especially managers and business owners. This paper underlines a necessary step to ensure that diversity remains a core business value, even leadership contributes an idea to management policy makers for designing an oriented motivational and leadership strategy for managing a diversified workforce. KEYWORDS : Leadership, Workplace, Diversity, Motivation, Competencies, Challenges,

Cost Leadership Strategy and Financial Performance: Empirical Evidence from Textile Sector Listed Companies of Pakistan

Organizations concentrate to maximize their value. Therefore, their management are interested in their financial performance. However, management is also interested in minimization of the operational cost. This study examines the cost leadership strategy (CLS) and financial performance in a sample of 132 textile sector firms listed on the Pakistan stock exchange (PSX) during 2008-2016. For analyses used panel data random effect model and the results demonstrate that CLS significantly and positively affect the financial performance of textile sector listed firms of Pakistan. Moreover, control variables such as leverage and dividend payout ratio are significantly affect organizational performance. Finally reveals that study supports the theoretical association of return on assets with independent and control variables. Hence, recommended to follow the CLS to reduce operational costs further and to perform efficiently in the competitive market.

INFLUENCE OF COST LEADERSHIP STRATEGY ON PERFORMANCE OF THE INSURANCE COMPANIES IN KENYA

Purpose: The study sought to determine the influence of cost leadership strategy on performance of the insurance companies in Kenya. Specifically, the study aimed at establishing the influence of price of premiums, maturity period, market segment and nature of products. Methodology: The study adopted the descriptive research design method to ascertain and describe the characteristics of the variables. A sample size of 55 insurance companies was reached, and a semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data from the respondents. Data was analyzed using the SPSS software, from which appropriate findings were presented. Findings: The study findings showed that the cost leadership strategy was largely applied in the insurance companies in Kenya, and most of them have realized great performance. Nonetheless, the study found that most insurance companies’ distribution channels for products are moderately entrenched and hence firms may not have been perfectly efficient in reducing associated costs. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends that insurance firms should devote more resources to execution of cost leadership programs, adoption of effective premium pricing, and enhanced use of proprietary technology in enhancing the products’ quality. The study as well recommends that insurance forms should come up with effective strategies that will help them to gain a large market segment in Kenya in order to enhance their performance, as this will effectively help them in overcoming competition in their industry.