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Building on firm competitive advantage through core competence manufacturing firm
Get PDFThe study examined the effect of core competence and firm competitive advantage in the Nigeria Brewing industry, with a focus on selected Brewing firms in Enugu, Onitsha and Benin City. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. Instrument adopted for the study is a structured questionnaire based on simple random sampling method. In addition, interview was also employed to serve as a compliment for the questionnaire. Reliability of the research instrument was tested using the Cronbach Alpha method which revealed that the instrument is reliable. The result of Durbin Watson revealed that the data is free from autocorrelation. Data analysis was done using both descriptive and inferential analysis technique. Descriptive statistics was used to give insight on the respondents profile while inferential statistics was used in the conducting of hypotheses. The two research questions for the study were analyzed using multiple regression model. The study shows that the two null hypotheses were rejected while the two alternative hypotheses were accepted (intellectual capital (p=0.000<0.05, ?=0.325) and customer services (p=0.000<0.05, ?=0.708)
Effect of dispute resolution strategies on employee performance in the Nigerian banking industry
Get PDFThis study examined the effect dispute resolution strategies on employee performance in the Nigerian banking industry. Four variables were discussed; compromising strategy, dominating strategy, integrating strategy and avoiding strategy as they affect employee performance in selected banks in Delta State. The sample size for the study was 162 respondents. Simple random sampling technique was adopted. Validated structured sets of questionnaire were used, the primary instruments for data collection. The study adopted descriptive statistics and frequency analysis. Test of hypotheses was done using regression analysis. The study found out that there positive and significant effects of compromising Strategy, integrating strategy, dominating strategy, avoiding strategy and employee performance. The study concluded that avoiding strategy has a major effect on employee performance in Nigeria banking industry and Nigeria banks should improve on integrating strategy, because it would go a long way in enhancing employee performance, that integrity in the banks could have been achieved through strong moral principles and moral uprightness in financial transactions. It is recommended that Efforts should be made by management to organize seminars/workshops on organizational dispute resolution strategy from time to time for the employees. 
The effect of accountability, transparency and operational efficiency on decisions to pay zakat with ability as intervening variables
Get PDFThis study focuses on the effect of accountability, transparency, and operational efficiency on the decision to pay zakat with ability as a moderating variable at the national amil zakat institution in Surabaya. The population used in this study was 105.644 people. The sample in the study was 399 people determined by the non-probability sampling method. In this study, a questionnaire research instrument was used, namely, a set of questions addressed to respondents to obtain written information related to research variables and using Partial Least Square (PLS)analysis techniques. The results show the ability to intervene the effect of the variables of accountability, transparency, and efficiency positively and significantly on the decision to pay zakat at the national amil zakat institution in Surabaya
Understanding the functions and objectives of women's human resource management in the higher education sector: A study of the workplace gender approach
Get PDFThis research was carried out to obtain scientific evidence showing the development of female human resources in the context of education and also the world of work. Today, gender balance is still an issue that gets the parties' attention. We have obtained data from several journals and books published between 2010 and 2022, which we obtained electronically by searching for us to review in establishing findings as answers to studies and hypotheses. We carry out the research process under a phenomenological approach, namely a method for getting answers from several existing data to obtain phenomenal findings in a study context. The review involves, among other things, the data coding system, the interpretation of the data, and the conclusion drawn on the principles of high validity and reliability. After discussing the results, we understand that the goals and functions of developing female human resources at the higher education level are mandated by the constitution of the republic of Indonesia following the declaration of world nations where the study of gender equity is ongoing. Hopefully, these findings will benefit efforts to develop studies on gender equality in education and will help develop similar studies in the future
Does transformational leadership, empowerment, and work ethic effect on job enrichment and employee performance?
Get PDFThis study aims to prove and analyze the effect of transformational leadership, empowerment, work ethic on job enrichment and employee performance. The object and location of this research is the Village Credit Institution (LPD) as a financial institution owned by Pakraman Village in 9 districts/cities in Bali. The sampling technique is based on the proportionate random sampling method, which is taking samples from each LPD area of ??the Traditional Village randomly and proportionally, because the population members are homogeneous. The size of the sample is 300 people. Based on the results of the analysis and hypothesis testing that have been carried out, the results of this study indicate that of the 7 hypotheses proposed, all of them are proven true or supported by empirical facts, which predict a significant direct effect between transformational leadership factors, empowerment, work ethic and employee performance
The effect of corporate branding, islamic corporate social responsibility (ICSR), ethics programs, on customer loyalty through corporate reputation and spiritual experience: Study on Indonesian Islamic Bank customers in East Java
Get PDFThis study was structured as an attempt to test several concepts regarding the variables that affect customer loyalty. Significant support was obtained in testing hypothesis 1 up to 10 which strengthen the concept of corporate brand, Islamic corporate social responsibility, corporate reputation, spiritual experience and customer loyalty. The sample is taken as many as 144 respondents using purposive sampling. Data was collected using a survey method through questionnaires filled out by customers. Then the data obtained were analyzed using sem amos version 26. Hypothesis testing in this study resulted in the company's brand having no significant effect on corporate reputation. Icsr has no significant effect on the company's reputation. Ethics program affects corporate reputation. Corporate branding significantly negative effect on spiritual experience. ICSR has no significant effect on spiritual experience. The company's brand has a negative and significant effect on customer loyalty. Icsr affects customer loyalty. Ethics program affects customer loyalty. Corporate reputation has a significant effect on customer loyalty.
Keywords: Corporate Branding, ICSR, Ethics Program, Corporate Reputation, Spiritual Experience, Customer Loyalt
Design of resilience test website development through arcs motivation design model approach to assess the mental health of students at SMA Negeri 1 Sape
Get PDFThis study is a literature review about the exposure of resilience test website development design through the ARCS Motivation Design model approach to assess the mental health of SMA Negeri 1 Sape students. The aim of this study is to provide an overview of how to design a resilience test website through the ARCS Motivation Design model approach to assess students’ mental health. The design of the resilience test website development through the arcs motivation design model approach so that the material presented was more easily accepted by students. Therefore, more in-depth information is needed to describe how students have difficulty solving problems in learning activities in terms of student resilience. ARCS Motivation Model is a motivational model that emphasizes the motivational aspects consisting of attention, relevance, confidence, satisfaction. In the learning and learning process, the four motivational conditions of students must be maintained during the learning and learning process. Through the resilience test with the ARCS motivation model approach, it is expected that the success of individuals in adapting to unpleasant/bad conditions in overcoming, going through, and returning to their original conditions to maintain psychological stability in the face of stress, especially in the era of online learning
Factors affecting the performance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Denpasar
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the factors that influence the performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Denpasar. The method of determining the sample used in this study is a purposive sampling technique. The sample size uses the Slovin formula to get a representative number of samples. The type of data used in this study is quantitative data and the data source used in this research is primary data source. Data was collected through questionnaires and then measured using a Likert scale. The questionnaire was tested using validity and reliability tests. The data analysis technique used is as follows: classical assumption test by performing normality test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test, multiple linear regression analysis, coefficient of determination test, t-test (partial) and F-test. Based on the results of data analysis and discussion, it can be concluded that the factors that affect the performance of MSMEs in Denpasar during the Covid-19 pandemic are financial literacy and the effectiveness of the use of BPUM funds. Financial literacy has a significant positive effect on the performance of MSMEs with a t coefficient of 4.245, a regression coefficient of 0.300 and a significance of 0.000. 
Brand image mediation of product quality and electronic word of mouth on purchase decision
Get PDFThe practical implication that can be given from the findings of this study is that this study can be used as a basic model to evaluate the Samsung smartphone company's strategy for product quality, eWOM, brand image, and consumer purchase decisions. Based on the results of statistical analysis, that product quality and eWOM directly or indirectly through brand image affect consumer purchase decisions. This can be a reference for Samsung company management in making strategies to improve purchase decisions by maintaining product quality, eWOM, and brand image of Samsung smartphones. The practical implication that can be given from the findings of this study is that this study can be used as a basic model to evaluate the Samsung smartphone company's strategy for product quality, eWOM, brand image, and consumer purchase decisions. Based on the results of statistical analysis, that product quality and eWOM directly or indirectly through brand image affect consumer purchase decisions. This can be a reference for Samsung company management in making strategies to improve purchase decisions by maintaining product quality, eWOM, and brand image of Samsung smartphones. that product quality and eWOM directly or indirectly through brand image affect consumer purchase decisions
Job satisfaction: Its mediating role in the effect of transformational leadership and organizational culture on employee performance
Get PDFEmployee performance is the foundation of a company, because the company's progress is the collective effort of all its employees. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of transformational leadership, organizational culture, and job satisfaction on employee performance and the role of job satisfaction in mediating the effect of transformational leadership and organizational culture on employee performance. The population of this study are all employees actively working at PT Sinar Nusrapress Utama in Bali Province. The sample size was 157 employee determined by saturated sampling. The data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed by using Variance-Based Structural Equation Modelling, namely Partial Least Square. The results show that transformational leadership has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, organizational culture has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Job satisfaction is able to mediate the effect of transformational leadership style and organizational culture on employee performance. For PT Sinar Nusrapress Utama, this research can be used as a reference that transformational leadership style, organizational culture, and job satisfaction are important to maintain company performance and progress.