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RESOURCE PROCUREMENT AND CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE IN LAIKIPIA COUNTY, KENYA
Get PDFObjective: The objective of this study is to determine how resource procurement influences climate-smart agriculture projects in Laikipia County, Kenya.
Theoretical Framework: This study is anchored on Transaction Cost Economics Theory, which states that a project will attract transaction costs all through the procurement process. This study anchors on this theory as small-scale farmers need to be innovative to reduce procurement costs and have bargaining power over exploitive stockists.
Method: A concurrent mixed method approach that adopted the descriptive cross-sectional survey and correlational design was employed to study two World Bank-sponsored Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture projects. Stratified and Simple random sampling were employed to get a sample of 225 small-scale farmers and purposeful sampling identified four key informants. Data was collected using questionnaires and an interview guide and analyzed using descriptive, inferential, and content data analysis techniques.
Results and Discussion: The composite mean and standard deviation of 3.25 and 1.163 respectively. The relationship between resource procurement and the performance of climate-smart agriculture projects had a fairly strong linear coefficient of correlation (r= 0.524) and p-value of (p=0.000<0.05) indicating a fairly strong and significant relationship. Therefore, effective procurement of inputs, machinery, and other resources is critical in sustainable agriculture.
Research Implications: Consequently, it is critical to have policies that promote effective procurement and safeguard small-scale farmers from exploitive stockists.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by providing reliable and triangulated empirical data through authentic methodology enhancing suitability for data generalisability and replicability. The relevance and value of this research is evidenced by the need to promote food security in a healthy ecolog
GREEN LOGISTICS PRACTICES AND FIRM PERFORMANCE: THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AMONG LOGISTICS FIRMS IN KENYA
Get PDFObjective: The objective of this study was to determine the effect of green logistics practices on performance and mediating effect of environmental performance on this relationship in logistics companies in Kenya.
Theoretical Framework: This study is anchored on the resource-based view and the natural resource-based view.
Method: The study employs cross-sectional survey research design. A structured questionnaire is used to collect data from a sample of 300 firms which is analyzed using CB-SEM.
Results and Discussion: Study establishes a significant positive relationship between green logistics practices and performance which is in line with the argument of the natural resource-based view. Secondly, the mediating effect of environmental performance on the relationship between green logistics practices and firm performance is found to be non-significant.
Research Implications: The study recommends that logistics firms should implement environment-friendly practices of green packaging, route optimization, fuel efficiency, carbon emission measurement and reverse logistics. The expenses associated with implementing these practices impede the firm’s ability to improve performance in the context of a developing country. The findings provide a basis for the development regulatory framework in pursuit of environmental sustainability.
Originality/Value: Research on ecological sustainability has mainly concentrated on the entire supply chain. This study concentrates on the logistics aspect which is responsible for a quarter of emissions of Green House Gases (CHGs). The research employs a measurement model of green logistics practices construct in the service sector hence moving away from the manufacturing organizations
SOCIAL MEDIA SENTIMENT AND STOCK MARKET VOLATILITY: EVIDENCE FROM THE US HI-TECH COMPANIES
Get PDFPurpose: This study aims to investigate the effects of social media sentiment, measured by Twitter-based uncertainty index, on the stock market volatility of the US technology companies.
Design/methodology/approach: Methodologically, we employ the quantile regression model. Our findings reveal that the volatility of Amazon, Apple, Google and IBM stocks are sensitive to the variations in twitter-based economic and market uncertainties (i.e., TEU and TMU indexes).
Findings: We observe significant influences at both lower and upper quantiles. Thus, for both high and low volatility regimes, the information on twitter-based uncertainty indexes can be used to predict the market volatility of these leading hi-tech companies. Moreover, TEU and TMU indexes exert positive effects on the stock price implied volatility implying that the variance of these technology firms experiences an upward trend as the social media uncertainty rises.
Originality/value: While numerous studies have focused on the influence of social media (e.g., Facebook, twitter etc.) on investment strategies, the impact of twitter sentiments on the risk linked to hi-tech firms remains understudied. Hence, investors participating in the technology sectors could use our findings for managing portfolio risk
REPRESENTACIONES SOCIALES DE PRODUCTOS MILAGRO EN PACIENTES CON OBESIDAD Y SOBREPESO
Get PDFObjetivo: Analizar las representaciones sociales del uso de productos milagro para baja de peso en adultos con sobrepeso y obesidad (SPYO) en México.
Método: se construyó y valido un instrumento de tipo entrevista semiestructurada, se obtuvo un instrumento con 5 categorías de análisis las cuales son: conocimiento de la enfermedad, Identidad, efectos de los productos milagro, influencia de medios y percepción corporal, ya obtenido este instrumento, se procedió a entrevistar a 25 adultos con SPYO previo consentimiento informado.
Resultados y Análisis: Los adultos con SPYO hacen referencia en sus discursos a que los productos milagro son parte del tratamiento para bajar de peso, lo conciben como la cura, por su rapidez y efectividad, además comentaron que los medios de comunicación (Facebook, Instagram, tik tok y WhatsApp) son el medio por el cual conocen a estos productos, señalando ortesis, dieta milagro, suplementos, medicamentos, herbolarios, y mencionan que se pueden adquirir sin prescripción médica. Pero uno de sus efectos negativos es el apego psicológico a estos productos.
Conclusión: Este estudio nos muestra la realidad en torno a un espacio poco explorado, donde la venta, adquisición y consumo de estos productos milagro, requieren ser regulados y verificados por los posibles riegos en torno a efectos adversos para la salud, además nos muestra que en este espacio confluye un fenómeno de mercantilización en salud con consecuencias de gravedad
POTENCIAL DE SALUD EN LAS ORGANIZACIONES: ANÁLISIS EXPLORATORIO
Get PDFObjetivos: Ser una organización saludable está de moda. Se ha convertido en una etiqueta que aporta prestigio. Pero, ¿en qué medida nuestro tejido empresarial es saludable? ¿De qué tipo de salud estamos hablando? El presente trabajo propone um instrumento de diagnóstico de la salud organizacional, desde un enfoque configuracional y evolutivo. A partir del mismo se analiaa el potencial de salud de las empresas.
Marco Teórico: Se reflexiona sobre la actual confrontación entre sistemas tóxicos y sanos, y sobre la marketingnización del concepto de salud, que nos han convertido en una sociedad del malestar en la que se vive una felicidad paradójica.
Método:A partir de esta propuesta sistémica y evolutiva, se elabora un instrumento de diagnóstico del potencial de salud en las organizaciones. Posteriormente, se realiza un estudio exploratorio de dicho potencial en el ámbito de la Comunidad Valenciana (España).
Resultados y Discusión: Los resultados obtenidos a partir de una muestra representativa de empresas del territorio, nos permiten establecer el potencial de salud de las empresas del territorio analizado. Además, muestran las incongruencias existentes en el proceso.
Implicaciones de la investigación: Este análisis, si bien exploratorio, nos permite establecer un mapa del potencial de salud de las empresas en el territorio de la Comunitat Valenciana. Y, a partir de este, articular una hoja de ruta en la construcción de organizaciones saludables para dicho territorio.
Originalidad/Valor: Este trabajo contibuye a la construcción de organizaciones saludables, ofreciendo um instrumento que permite diagnosticar el potencial de salud de la organización
EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON SALESPERSON JOB PERFORMANCE: THE MEDIATING ROLES OF SELF-EFFICACY AND CREATIVITY IN VIETNAMESE SMES
Get PDFPurpose: This study investigates the influence of transformational leadership on the job performance of salespersons in Vietnamese SMEs. It examines the mediating role of self-efficacy and creativity, contributing to the literature on effective leadership strategies and their impact on salesperson performance.
Theoretical Framework: Grounded in transformational leadership theory, the study proposes that transformational leadership positively affects self-efficacy and creativity, leading to improved job performance among salespersons.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Data is collected through a survey questionnaire administered to salespersons in Vietnamese SMEs. The collected data was analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) to examine the proposed relationships.
Findings: The study reveals the impact of transformational leadership on salesperson job performance and highlights the mediating roles of self-efficacy and creativity.
Research Implications: This research contributes to leadership and organizationnal behavior literature in Vietnamese SMEs, offering practical insights for enhancing sales force productivity.
Practical & Social Implications: This study emphasizes the significance of transformational leadership in enhancing salesperson self-efficacy and creativity. It informs the development of targeted interventions and training programs, resulting in improved sales performance and overall organizational success. Additionally, the findings have broader applicability to effective leadership strategies across diverse cultural and business contexts
A Multi-Objective de Novo Programming Models: a Review
Get PDFPurpose: In this article, the published articles of this type of programming (DNP) were reviewed and classified according to the conditions of its use into two types: 1) De Novo programming under certainty, 2) De Novo programming under uncertainty, and the second type has been classified into four types: 1) Interval de novo programming, 2) Fuzzy de novo programming, 3) Type-II Fuzzy de novo programming, 4) Stochastic de novo programming, in addition to that, the articles were classified according to the author’s, years of publication, type of (DNP) model, solution approach, validation and field of application.
Theoretical Framework: Most of the methods used in operations research focus on maximizing or optimizing existing available systems, but there are other suggested methods and methodologies that have been applied to design new systems such as De Novo programming, so there is a difference between improving an available system and designing an improved system.
Design/Methodology/Approach: We analyzed the De novo programming from 2017 to 2023. We identified when, who, where and what was published on the subject.
Findings: The results of this study resulted in a number of conclusions, including: that all the proposed models in the improvement of the De Novo programming model seek to design an optimum system by removing trade-offs between goals and redesigning the model. Through the articles reviewed and especially the uncertainty in the model, the researchers used fuzzy programming the most in addressing the uncertainty of FDNP: reaching 31%, either SDNP: 5%, FIDNP: 3% and IDNP: 3%.
Research, Practical & Social Implications: We suggest a future research agenda and highlight to the methods that used to solve DNP under certainty and uncertainty.
Originality/Value: The results indicate that the number of publications is growing, and the application of de Novo programming in the fields of (agriculture, industry and irrigation) more than the rest of the fields
Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems: the Case of Public Procurement Bid Disputes Management in KenyaP.
Get PDFPurpose: This study sought to assess the efficacy of bid disputes management mechanism in Kenya.
Theoretical Framework: Transparency in public procurement proceedings is a concern for most stakeholders. Allowing aggrieved bidders to challenge decisions of procuring entities is considered a critical development in the space of public procurement. The effectiveness and efficiency of bid disputes management mechanism should therefore be a concern for procuring entities, bidders, and development partners especially. This aspect is yet to be explored extensively in Africa.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems (MAPS) as propagated by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) helps evaluate the quality of public procurement systems and subsequently strategize on necessary reforms. This study applied MAPS to assess the efficacy of the bid disputes management mechanism in Kenya.
Findings: It was established that overall, the public procurement bid dispute management mechanism in Kenya was effective and efficient. However, shortcomings were noted concerning resourcing of Public Procurement Administrative Review Board (PPARB), unaffordable filing fees and accessibility of comprehensive, simple, and clear information on filing procedures.
Research, Practical and Social Implications: The findings of this study offer policy recommendations that will help promote effective and efficient management of public procurement bid disputes.
Originality/Value: The results of this study contribute to theory, practice and literature in the field of public procurement which is less researched in the Eastern Africa Region. The findings of the study can be replicated in countries that have based their procurement reforms on the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Public Procurement. It is to be appreciated that application of MAPS indicators allows for subjective judgments by the assessor
VALUATION IN BRAZIL IN THE LAST 20 YEARS: AN ANALYSIS OF THE PREMISES ADOPTED IN THE TAKEOVER BID ASSESSMENT REPORTS
Get PDFPurpose: An assessment report involves defining and adopting each premise for the valuation method used. In the core of the assessment, solid premises are crucial to ensure that the resulting value is representative of the reality imposed in the evaluation. This research aimed to analyze whether the values adopted in the projection premises align with the actual values over time.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Twelve (12) essential premises commonly used in assessment reports were considered. The unique aspect of this study is its focus on all takeover bid reports available at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil over the last 20 years.
Findings: The main results indicate that 50% of the analyzed premises exhibited some form of bias, predominantly an increase in the projected values compared to the actual values obtained. These findings were statistically proven through hypothesis tests for paired values.
Research, Practical & Social Implications: This research not only aims to contribute to the professional development of those involved in constructing assessment reports but also encourages future studies to focus on analyzing the quality of the premises used and their sources. This will allow for the continuation of such research, considering the growing interest in this type of study within the academic community.
Originality/Value: It was found that the projected premises are more stable than their actual values obtained subsequently
The Accounting Reflection of the Investment’s Tax Benefits
Get PDFPurpose: The central objective is therefore to explain the tax benefits for investment and their reflection in the rendering of accounts, by understanding the broad concept of tax benefits, understanding the diversity that exists, with a particular focus on effectively demonstrating their applicability.
Theoretical Framework: In view of the Portuguese economic context, the government has systematically created new programs and adopted tax measures aimed at granting tax benefits to promote the growth and economic development of companies. According to Teixeira (2008), the legislator establishes tax benefits with the aim of protecting the environment, encouraging savings, fostering employment and vocational training, preserving culture and cultural heritage, making incentives in tax systems crucial. In Portugal there are various types of tax benefits, such as income tax, tax deductions, investment tax and others. There are around 600 tax benefits that you can take advantage of if you consider all the conditions for their use.
Design/Methodology/Approach: In this research, the tax benefit being analyzed will be investment, due to its importance in the business world and the complexity associated with it, making it an important instrument in terms of promoting competitiveness, supporting investment and, consequently, the economy of countries.
Findings: It was possible to conclude that, except for the BFCIP, all the benefits are processed via IRC tax’s deduction and can’t be combined with other benefits of the same nature, except for RFAI and DLRR, which can be combined with each other if the limits aren’t exceeded.
Research, Practical & Social Implications: This information can be used by any interested entitie to improve current conditions, optimize and enhance the usage of tax benefits for investment.
Originality/Value: Tax benefits are a hot topic in the business world and beyond, given that they are a special tax regime that allows companies to have a tax advantage or relief compared to the normal one, helping them to have a lower financial impact by bearing less tax