Readiness of Culinary Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to Support the Development of West Java International Airport (WJIA) Kertajati (Case Study: Kertajati Village, Kertajati District, Majalengka Regency-Indonesia)

The purpose of this research is to find out how the stages and strategies of handling the readiness of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) entrepreneurs in supporting the development of West Java International Airport (WJIA) Kertajati. The method used is descriptive analysis method with a quantitative approach. Data collection was carried out through structured interviews and questionnaires with 4 respondents from culinary Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Kertajati Village. Techniques for measuring community readiness using the Community Readiness Modelconsisting of no awareness, denial/resistance, vague awareness, preplanning, preparation, initiation, stabilization, expansion/confirmation, community ownership. The results showed that the readiness of Kertajati Village Culinary MSME actors in supporting the development of WJIA Kertajati using 5 readiness dimensions, namely having a score of 4.4 or being in the preplanning stage which means that the community already has an understanding of the issues/problems that must be solved together. The handling strategy uses quantitative SWOT with the result that the strength (S) and opportunity (O) factors have a higher score than the weakness (W) and threat (T) factors. So there are several strategies or policy implications that can be carried out, namely providing incentives or capital assistance to culinary actors in Kertajati Village.

Readiness to Use Village Funds to Support Community Independence (Case Study: Srirahayu Village, Cikancung District, Bandung Regency-Indonesia)

Village funds are funds sourced from the APBN with the hope of increasing community independence. However, in its management, there are still problems, namely the unpreparedness of the community and village officials. Srirahayu Village is the village with the lowest IDM. In its management, village funds are mostly used for physical development. The research objective was to determine, measure, study, and formulate strategies for handling the level of readiness to use village funds to support community independence in Srirahayu Village. The method used is descriptive analysis with a quantitative approach. Data was collected through questionnaires to 5 respondents (village officials). Techniques for measuring community readiness consist of No Awareness, Denial / Resistance, Vague awareness, Preplanning, Preparation, Initiation, Stabilization, Expansion / Confirmation, Community Ownership. The results showed the level of readiness to use village funds to support community independence in Srirahayu Village by using 5 readiness dimensions, namely general knowledge about village funds at a score of 5.2 (preparation), leadership at 6.2 (initiation), community climate on the score. 5.8 (preparation), knowledge of the use of village funds for community independence at a score of 5.8 (preparation), and resources at a score of 5.0 (preparation), so that the average readiness to use village funds for community independence in Srirahayu Village is a score of 5.6 or being in the preparation stage.

The Effect of Wages, Investment, Number of Industrial Units, and Number of Job Opportunities on the Level of Migration to DKI Jakarta in 2008-2019

One of the cities in Indonesia that has quite rapid economic progress is DKI Jakarta. The high minimum wage, investment, number of industrial units, and job opportunities in DKI Jakarta are factors that attract people to migrate to this city. However, in reality, the growth of in-migration to DKI Jakarta in the 2008-2019 period tends to show a decline. This study aims to determine the influence and magnitude of the effect of wages, investment, number of industries, and employment opportunities on in-migration to DKI Jakarta in 2018-2019. The analysis method used is multiple linear regression analysis and the method of least squares Ordinary Least Square (OLS). While the types and methods of research used in this research are descriptive quantitative and verification methods. The data used are data on provincial minimum wages, investment, industrial units, job opportunities, and data on incoming migration in DKI Jakarta in the 2008-2019 timeframe. The data in this study came from the Central Bureau of Statistics. The results showed that the provincial minimum wage (UMP) and investment (INV) variables partially affected the incoming oil (MM) to DKI Jakarta in 2008-2019. Meanwhile, the industrial unit variable (UIN) and the variable number of job opportunities (KKJ) partially did not affect in-migration to DKI Jakarta (MM) in 2008-2019. This research implies that in dealing with the high rate of population movement, the government needs to implement policies to overcome it such as increasing the provincial minimum wage, investment, the number of industrial units.

Strategy to Improve the Status of Becoming an Advanced Village in Pakuhaji Village, West Bandung Regency-Indonesia (SOAR Model Application)

As stated in the 2020-2024 National Mid-Term Development Plan, to support efforts to achieve the development goals of rural areas, namely reducing the number of underdeveloped villages to developing villages by 7000 villages, and increasing the number of villages developing into independent villages by 3000 villages. To reach a developed village, an effective strategy is needed. The research objective was to identify an effective strategy towards a developed village in Pakuhaji Village by using the SOAR model application. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods. This type of data consists of primary data obtained through observation and interviews with the Pakuhaji Village Officials as many as 10 respondents. Meanwhile, secondary data is obtained from report documents, regulations, as well as research results related to the strategy to upgrade the status to a developed village in Pakuhaji Village. The results of this study indicate that the status of Pakuhaji Village has a Build Village Index value of 0.6784, a developing village status with a Social Resilience Index of 42.7 percent, and Economic Resilience Index of 27.8 percent, and an Environmental Resilience Index of 29.5 percent. After analyzing Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, and Results (SOAR), a strategy can be found to reach a developed village in Pakuhaji Village. Several strategies can be carried out, namely, 1) Building human resources by increasing community empowerment through efforts, developing entrepreneurship-based non-formal education. 2) Developing village economic enterprises to meet community needs through efforts.

Application of Islamic Work Ethics to Employees at PT Asuransi Takaful Umum (Case Study: Head Office Jakarta)

Work is natural and at the same time one of the human identities, so that work based on the principles of faith and tawhid, not only shows the nature of a Muslim but also elevates the dignity as a servant of Allah SWT. PT Asuransi Takaful Umum was founded by law that is based on the Al - Qur'an and Hadith, as well as the Law with the applicable regulations. The research method used to support this research is quantitative research. Accompanied by the use of observation and interview methods as well as library engineering research methods. The number of respondents used in this study was 50 employees with 10 of them being leaders. This research is also calculated using the Likert scale as the calculation tool used so that the variables are translated into variable indicators and then these variable indicators are used to become a reference for preparing questions. Respondents will determine their level of agreement with the questions asked by selecting the questions that have been provided. The results showed that PT Asuransi Takaful Umum has implemented Islamic work ethics by existing regulations in the company. The application of Islamic work ethics is seen from the 5 dimensions used, namely Itqan, Hafidzun Alim, Amanah, Al-Kayis, Al-Qawiy, and has been implemented. With a conducive working atmosphere, the relationship between employees and directors is carried out well so that unwanted things can be controlled.