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Exploring the potential: Small-scale tourism entrepreneurship in emerging markets
No full textPurpose: This study explores small-scale tourism entrepreneurship in emerging markets to uncover what drives entrepreneurs in this sector. By analyzing factors such as entrepreneurial intentions, perceived opportunities, skills, and market knowledge, this study offers insights into entrepreneurship dynamics in tourism.
Research Methodology: Studying small-scale tourism entrepreneurship in emerging markets using a qualitative approach means using methods that focus on understanding the experiences, perceptions, and behaviors of individuals and organizations in the tourism industry. This method is valuable for capturing the complexity of entrepreneurial activities in these markets, where economic, social, and cultural factors significantly influence the success and sustainability of small-scale tourism businesses.
Results: Entrepreneurial skills are crucial for success, and this study identifies the essential skills for entrepreneurs in these markets. Market knowledge is key for decision making, and this study highlights its importance in fostering sustainable entrepreneurship.
Limitations: The focus on small-scale tourism entrepreneurship may overlook large-scale tourism ventures, which could also be significant drivers of economic development in emerging markets.
Contributions: By combining these elements, this study offers a thorough understanding of the potential for small-scale tourism entrepreneurship in emerging markets with the goal of providing guidance for policymakers, practitioners, and aspiring entrepreneurs to stimulate industry expansion and progress.
Novelty: This study explores how entrepreneurs in these markets tackle challenges and seize opportunities, highlighting their innovative strategies and their impact on local economies. Focusing on this less-explored area, this study aims to offer insights that can guide policymakers, empower entrepreneurs, and enrich academic discussions on entrepreneurship in emerging markets
Organizational Transformation at Desa Berdaya Foundation (Lokadesa) through a Social Entrepreneurship Approach to Foster Local Entrepreneurs within the Framework of Achieving SDGs 8.3
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Purpose: This study aims to explore the organizational transformation of the Desa Berdaya Foundation through a social entrepreneurship approach to foster local entrepreneurs contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 8.3. The social entrepreneurship approach is deemed relevant to enhance the sustainability and social impact of the foundation in empowering village communities
Research Methodology: This study employs a qualitative method that utilizes data collection techniques such as in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis.
Results: The research findings indicate that organizational transformation at the Desa Berdaya Foundation involves four main stages: reframing, restructuring, revitalization, and renewal. In the reframing stage, the foundation adjusts its vision and mission to focus on the development of the food sector as key to economic empowerment in villages. The restructuring stage involves the reorganization of the organizational structure to be more efficient and effective in achieving new goals. Revitalization focuses on enhancing team competencies through intensive training and mentoring in the agricultural field. The renewal stage involves the adoption of an integrated farming system to improve productivity and resource efficiency. This transformation has proven to be successful in creating an environment that supports the growth of local entrepreneurs. The improvement in competencies and strategic adjustments of the foundation have increased economic independence in the villages, aligning with SDGs 8.3, which focuses on promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
Recommendation: The research recommends ongoing evaluation of the implemented transformation strategies and strengthening partnerships with various stakeholders to achieve a broader social impact. This study contributes significantly to the literature on social entrepreneurship and non-profit organizational management in the context of village community empowerment
The influence of leadership, workload and work environment on nurse performance through organizational citizenship behavior at Muhammad Sani Hospital
No full textPurpose: The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze the effects of Leadership, Workload and Work Environment on Nurse Performance through Organizational Citizenship Behavior.
Research Methodology: The data from this study was obtained through primary data in the form of questionnaires distributed to nurses of Muhammad Sani Hospital, Karimun Regency. The population is 180 nurses. This study used 180 respondents. From this study, an R Square of 0.915 was obtained.
Results: The results of the Structural Model Path Coefficient Significance Test are The results of the study show that Leadership on Nurse Performance has a P value of 0.055 > 0.05 with a statistical t of 1.922 < 1.96. Therefore, Leadership does not have a significant direct influence on Nurse Performance. The Workload on Nurse Performance has a P Value of 0.413 > 0.05 with a t statistic of 0.820 < 1.96. Workload has no direct and significant influence on Nurse Performance. The Work Environment on Nurse Performance has a P Value of 0.432 > 0.05 with a t statistic of 0.786 < 1.96. The Work Environment has no direct and insignificant influence on Nurse Performance. Organizational Citizenship Behavior on Nurse Performance has a P value of 0.034 < 0.05 with a t statistic of 2.121 > 1.96. Organizational Citizenship Behavior has a direct and significant influence on Nurse Performance. Leadership towards Organizational Citizenship Behavior has a p value of 0.418 > 0.05 with a t statistic of 0.810 < 1.96. Leadership has no direct and significant influence on Organizational Citizenship Behavior. The workload on Organizational Citizenship Behavior has a p value of 0.000 < 0.05 with a t statistic of 7.344 > 1.96. Workload has a direct and significant influence on Organizational Citizenship Behavior. The Work Environment with Organizational Citizenship Behavior has a p value of 0.000 < 0.05 with a t statistic of 7.439 > 1.96. The Work Environment has a direct and significant influence on Organizational Citizenship Behavior. Leadership moderated by Organizational Citizenship Behavior had a p value of 0.210 > 0.05 with a t statistic of 1.256 < 1.96. Leadership moderated by Organizational Citizenship Behavior has an indirect and significant influence on Nurse Performance. The workload moderated by Organizational Citizenship Behavior has a p value of 0.358 > 0.05 with a statistical t of 0.920 < 1.96. Workload moderated by Organizational Citizenship Behavior has an indirect and significant influence on Nurse Performance. The Work Environment moderated by Organizational Citizenship Behavior had 0.379 > 0.05 with a t-statistic of 0.881 < 1.96. The Work Environment moderated by Organizational Citizenship Behavior has an indirect and significant influence on Nurse Performance
Exploring institutional collaborative culture and task accomplishment in industrial settings: A case study of industries in Iran
No full textPurpose: This study explores the dynamics of institutional collaborative culture and its influence on task accomplishment in industrial contexts. Using a correlational design, it investigated variables such as teamwork, dynamic support, delegation of responsibilities, and organizational norms and values in relation to task completion.
Research Methodology: This study targeted a population of 200 principal officers from diverse departments within industries in Iran. Data collection employed a modified Likert-scale instrument focused on Institutional Collaborative Culture and Task Accomplishment in Iranian industries. The sampling was stratified, resulting in a sample size of 110 participants. Data analysis included mean, standard deviation, and regression techniques.
Results: The findings indicated a significant correlation between the elements of institutional collaborative culture (teamwork, dynamic support, norms, and values) and task accomplishment. However, delegation of responsibilities did not demonstrate a significant relationship with task completion.
Recommendations: This study proposes promoting teamwork principles and providing comprehensive support to personnel across all levels of industrial operations as essential strategies for enhancing task accomplishments within industrial settings
Experiences and challenges implementing Uganda's revised English Literature curriculum: Problematization of colonization
No full textPurpose: This study explores teachers' perspectives and challenges in implementing a competency-based English literature curriculum in Uganda after many years of British hegemony. This reflects on the roles and prestige of the English language as it evolved during colonial and postcolonial schools.
Research methodology: The method used in this study focuses on secondary literature to refute the claim that the British forced English into Uganda while extinguishing native tongues.
Results: According to the major results of the study, students in Uganda had the opportunity to enroll in kindergarten through university-level schooling, where English was the predominant medium of instruction.
Limitations: The study's limitations suggest that, although the British gave English education more attention, they were careful to emphasize that national tongues should not be disregarded in favor of English. Following these investigations, the old English language curriculum has always had a tenuous connection with British political and economic interests in Uganda.
Contribution: Regarding the contributions of the study, the overhaul of the curriculum was "overdue," according to Hon. Janet Museveni, Minister of Education, Sports and Science who stated in Parliament that the antiquated curriculum was anti-intellectual and opposed to cultural action. However, it is still challenging to put such a change into practice practically. This treatise simply states an ‘implementation gap,’ which is the difference between the intended and actual implementation of the competency-based curriculum
The effect of product diversification on purchasing decisions at Mandau Bakery Kota Duri store
No full textPurpose: This research aims to analyze the effect of product diversification on purchasing decisions at the Mandau Bakery Shop, Duri City, which based on survey results shows that with product diversification more consumers buy. However, with increasing competition, sales at the Mandau Bakery cake shop experienced ups and downs in the number of consumers.
Research Methodology: The method used is descriptive and quantitative, with a simple linear regression test and hypothesis testing using SPSS 21. Data was collected through a questionnaire from 95 respondents who came from consumers who had purchased at the Mandau Bakery shop and were selected using a purposive sampling technique.
Results: The research results show that product diversification has a significant effect on consumer purchasing decisions.
Limitations: However, this study has limitations, such as limited sample size and research locations only in one place, so the results may not be generalizable.
Contribution: This research provides a practical contribution to the management of the Mandau Bakery Store in understanding the importance of product diversification to improve consumer purchasing decisions and enriches academic literature on retail marketing and consumer behavior in the bakery industry.
Recommendation: It is recommended that Mandau Bakery Store continue to develop product variations to meet consumer needs and desires, so as to increase competitiveness and customer satisfaction
Sustainable waste management and organizational performance of food and beverage firms
No full textPurpose: Evidence shows that Numerous sustainability measures have been put in place to mitigate the huge impact of uncontrollable solid waste disposal. This study was conducted to investigate the impact of waste management on the performance of food and beverage firms.
Research Methodology: The study surveyed nine (9) food and beverage firms, and data were collected with the use of questionnaire from a sample population of one hundred and fifty-one (151) respondents, through a simple random technique. The multiple regression analysis contained in the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) IBM version 23 was used to analyze the data obtained from the field of study.
Results: The findings from this study revealed a positive significant impact of recycling on resource conservation, while the second finding showed a negative impact of waste incineration on employee health and safety.
Limitations: Waste includes solid, liquid, and gas components. However, prior studies have focused on other forms of waste and industrial goods manufacturing firms, specifically solid waste, as the interest area covered only food and beverage manufacturing firms.
Contribution: This study addresses one of the major issues related to global warming that occurs as a result of waste dumping and excessive burning. This study has helped curb these challenges by recycling waste and conserving untapped resources for sustainable performance and the healthy coexistence of human
Does sustainability matter at tourism sites? Impact of motivation and employee-ambidexterity on employee-innovative-behaviour
No full textPurpose: The sustainability of tourism sites in plateau states has been a significant concern. This study aims to analyze the impact of motivation (intrinsic and extrinsic) and employee ambidexterity on innovative employee behavior on the sustainability of tourism sites in Nigeria.
Research Methodology: A quantitative approach was adopted and a questionnaire-based survey was conducted among employees of five government tourism sites in Plateau State, Nigeria. A total of 163 responses were received and multiple regression analyses were conducted using Smart-PLS version 3.2.7.
Results: The results revealed that (a) intrinsic motivation significantly impacts innovative employee behavior, (b) extrinsic motivation significantly impacts innovative employee behavior, (c) intrinsic motivation significantly impacts employee ambidexterity, (d) extrinsic motivation significantly impacts employee ambidexterity, (e) employee ambidexterity significantly impacts employee innovative behavior, (f) employee ambidexterity mediates the relationship between intrinsic motivation and employee innovative behavior, and (g) employee ambidexterity mediates the relationship between extrinsic motivation and innovative employee behavior.
Limitations: This research was conducted on five renowned government tourism sites in the Plateau State; private tourism sites/recreation facilities could be included.
Contributions: This study recommends that managers of tourist sites should incorporate intrinsic and extrinsic motivational practices to stimulate positive employee work outcomes that will, in turn, enhance the sustainability of tourist site resources and offer a welcoming, memorable, and friendly experience to tourists
Entrepreneurial passion and professionalism on the success of SMEs in Plateau State, Nigeria
No full textPurpose: This study examines the mediating influence of professionalism on the relationship between entrepreneurial passion and success in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria.
Research Methodology: Data were collected from a sample size of 288 SMEs owners in Jos South LGA of Plateau State out of a total population of 1026 SME owners and were analyzed using PLS-SEM version 3.0.
Results: The results of the direct relationships revealed a significant positive relationship between the variables HO1 (? = 0.831, tstat = 20.447, and p-value = 0.000), HO2 (? = 0.882, t-stat = 51.325, and p-value = 0.000), and HO3 (? = 0.168, t-stat = 3.822, and p-value = 0.000). Mediation analysis revealed that EP and ES were mediated by professionalism (HO4, t-stat = 3.817, p = 0.000).
Limitations: This study was limited to EP, ES, and professionalism, and was analyzed using PLS-SEM version 3.0.
Contributions: This paper provides useful insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, managers, policy makers, corporate businesses, and governmental and nongovernmental organizations around the world to facilitate business success using passion and professionalism.
Originality/Value: This study adds to the corpus of information on professionalism in entrepreneurship and small business literature in Africa, which academics in developing countries generally overlook
Financial governance: Cases at Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDEs) in Lampung Province
No full textPurpose: This study examines the accountability and transparency of BUMDes financial governance implementation in Lampung Province within four stages of the financial governance process, which results in BUMDes inactivity.
Research methodology: This study uses a qualitative approach to analyze financial governance in BUMDes. The analysis is viewed from the four stages of village finance governance and indicators of transparency and accountability. Data collection was carried out through interviews with BUMDes administrators and distributing questionnaires. The resource persons in this study were BUMDes managers in Lampung Province.
Results: This study affirms that while the financial governance process in BUMDes incorporates elements of transparency and accountability, the level of implementation is inadequate, resulting in inactive BUMDes in Lampung Province. Finance governance is carried out based on BUMDes management's needs and understanding without appropriate governing documentation. Additionally, this research highlights the necessity for community participation to be appropriately implemented.
Limitations: The focus on village-owned enterprises in Lampung Province limits the generalizability of the study findings to other village-owned enterprises in other provinces.
Contribution: This research provides insight into BUMDes financial governance, specifically the implementation of finance governance in Lampung Province. It also examines which parts of the four stages of the financial governance process need improvement and optimization to increase transparency and accountability of BUMDes, as well as decrease the number of inactive BUMDes. This is a previously unexplored topic of research that is relevant to all stakeholders concerned with BUMDes financial governance