International Journal of Professional Business Review
Not a member yet
1862 research outputs found
Sort by
INFLUENCE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON PERFORMANCE: DOES EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT MATTER? EVIDENCE FROM DEPOSIT TAKING SACCOS IN KENYA
Get PDFObjective: The general objective of this study is to establish the influence of Transformational Leadership on Performance of Deposit Taking SACCOs in Nairobi city County, Kenya and more specifically establish the role of Employee Commitment in the relationship between transformational leadership and performance of the SACCOs.
Theoretical Framework: The main concepts and theories that underpin the research and chosen to anchor the variables of the study include: Transformational leadership theory, Self-determination theory and Contingency theory.
Method: The research philosophy embraced by this study was positivism. The research design used was descriptive research design and Census Survey was conducted on the forty (40) deposit taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) in Nairobi City County, Kenya (SASRA, 2016). The study relied on primary data which was collected using structured questionnaires with close-ended questions.
Results and Discussion: The results obtained from this study reveal that transformational leadership has a significant influence on performance of DTSACCOs which is in line with transformational leadrship theory that transformational leaders are able to articulate organizational goals and objectives in a bid to achieve the set objectives in organzations. At the same note, employee commitment was found to have a significant mediationg influence in the relationship between transformational leadrship and organzational performance. The limitations of this study is that data was collected from at a snap short (one point in time) and hence lmiting comparison.
Research Implications: These results further reveal that organizations ought to provide a challenge to the goals, the feedback mechanism provided by management, and the opportunity to participate in decision-making by eemployees as it will raise their levels of commitment. The SACCOs’ management need to embrace strategies that enhance the employees’ level of commitment by making them achieve their needs since this contributes to employees feeling competent and confidence, which results in increased employee commitment and greater performance. In addition SASRA needs to come up with policies and programs that enhance employee commitment and encourage leaders to embrace the commitments of employees towards achieving the organizations performance.
Originality/Value: The study contributes to literature by contributing to operationalization and conceptualization of the variables whch a long way to providing insight for scholars and researchers. These research also provide input regarding leadership practices and Employee engagement in the said SACCOs to improve Performance. The study also enriches the body of knowledge in relation to leadership, employee commitment and performance. Finally, the study shall contribute into policy by guiding SASRA in coming up with regulations that promote employee engagement and raise their commitment
THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL BALANCE INDICATORS IN ASSESSING THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE ALGERIAN HYDROCARBON INSURANCE COMPANY AN ANALYTICAL STUDY FOR THE PERIOD 2021-2023
Get PDFObjective: This study aims to evaluate the financial performance of the Algerian Company for Hydrocarbon Insurance from 2021 to 2023 using financial balance indicators. The goal is to identify strengths and weaknesses to guide future improvements.
Theoretical Framework: The study is based on financial performance evaluation theories, focusing on financial balance indicators to assess profitability, stability, and growth. It integrates financial analysis tools and techniques to provide a comprehensive view of organizational health.
Method: A descriptive-analytical approach was adopted, combining theoretical analysis of financial performance concepts with a case study of the company. Data were collected from the company's annual reports and field studies conducted at its central management in Algiers.
Results and Discussion: The findings reveal that the company has maintained strong financial balance indicators, ensuring financial independence and stability. Turnover showed consistent growth during the study period, highlighting operational efficiency, though further monitoring is recommended to sustain performance.
Research Implications: The study emphasizes the importance of regular financial performance monitoring using analytical tools. It provides practical insights for similar companies seeking to enhance financial stability and strategic decision-making.
Originality/Value: This study offers a unique analysis of the Algerian hydrocarbon insurance sector, providing valuable benchmarks for financial performance evaluation and actionable recommendations for continuous improvement
MODERATING EFFECT OF REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ON RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARTICIPATORY M&E PROCESS ON PERFORMANCE OF HIV/AIDS COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECTS IN KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA
Get PDFObjective: This study examined the moderating effect of the regulatory framework on the relationship between Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) processes and the performance of HIV/AIDS community health projects by NGOs in Kisumu County, Kenya.
Theoretical Framework: Anchored in participatory action research, the study drew on theory of stakeholder engagement to assess the extent to which PM&E and regulatory frameworks collectively enhanced project performance.
Method: Using a moderated multiple regression model, the study analysed data on PM&E processes, regulatory frameworks, and their interaction on project outcomes. Quantitative data were collected from NGO project managers and community leaders and analysed to test the study’s hypotheses.
Results and Discussion: PM&E processes significantly influenced project performance (β = 0.341), with the regulatory framework also contributing independently (β = 0.345). The interaction between PM&E and the regulatory framework further moderated this relationship, as indicated by a composite mean of 4.13, correlation coefficient R = 0.572, and ANOVA (F = 55.360, p = 0.000). These results led to the rejection of the null hypothesis, confirming that both PM&E and regulatory frameworks positively impacted project success.
Research Implications: Strengthening regulatory frameworks, enhancing participatory monitoring practices, and conducting regular policy reviews were deemed essential for improved project performance. Capacity-building for community leaders was also recommended to reinforce the efficacy of HIV/AIDS community health projects.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to existing literature by highlighting the critical role of regulatory frameworks in moderating PM&E effectiveness, offering actionable insights for NGOs and policymakers focused on enhancing the impact of community health interventions
THE GROWING IMPORTANCE OF INFLUENCER MARKETING AS A NEW TOOL FOR PROMOTION ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Get PDFObjective: This article aims to present a new topic in marketing literature which influencer marketing, and demonstrate the importance of influencer marketing as a new strategy for promotion through social media.
Theoretical Framework: Influencer marketing is a dynamic and rapidly evolving strategy that leverages the reach and credibility of social media influencers to promote brands, products, or services. By collaborating with individuals who have established a strong following and trust within niche communities, businesses can achieve authentic engagement and effectively target their desired audience.
Method: The design of the study is descriptive and analytical, Data of this study were collected from official websites by analyzing the latest statistics data to adjust the results and presenting the most important recent statistics on the use of influencers by organizations around the world to build brand awareness and strengthen their online image quickly and at minimal cost.
Results: The study found several results to increase the reliance of organizations on them to promote their products, as reflected by the huge amounts of money spent by these organizations to choose the right personalities and employ them effectively, as a result, influencer marketing has become an effective way to promote brands in a more realistic and authentic way, away from traditional advertising methods, which helps build a deeper relationship with the target audience
DESAFIOS DA FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA DOCENTE NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL BRASILEIRA
Get PDFObjective: The objective of this study is to analyze the state of knowledge on continuing teacher training in Early Childhood Education in Brazil over the last 10 years (2014 to 2024), with the aim of discussing the most recent challenges and trends.
Theoretical Framework: The following guiding documents stand out: National Curricular Framework for Early Childhood Education (Brazil, 1998), Federal Constitution (Brazil, 1988), Law of Guidelines and Bases for National Education (Brazil, 1996), National Curricular Guidelines for Early Childhood Education (Brazil, 2010), National Education Plan (Brazil, 2014) and National Common Curricular Base (Brazil, 2018). In theoretical discussions, the following stand out: Faria e Teixeira (2023), Freire (2004,2011), Campos (2017).
Method: The methodology is qualitative, with methodological procedures of the state of knowledge type; data collection was carried out through a survey of theses and dissertations accessed in the CAPES and BDTD databases.
Results and Discussion: The research analyzed highlights the need for public policies aimed at Early Childhood Education, as well as greater alignment with Brazilian legal frameworks. They demonstrate that the effectiveness of continuing education policies depends on their connection with the practical needs of teachers, the recognition of their sociocultural contexts, and the creation of spaces that promote dialogue and the protagonism of educators.
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications reveal the need for teacher training with a focus on the reflexivity of pedagogical actions.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to literature review studies.Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio es analizar el estado del conocimiento sobre la formación continua de docentes en Educación Infantil en Brasil durante los últimos 10 años (2014 a 2024), con el objetivo de discutir los desafíos y tendencias más recientes.
Referencia Teórica: Se destacan los documentos orientadores: Referencia Curricular Nacional para la Educación de la Primera Infancia (Brasil, 1998), Constitución Federal (Brasil, 1988), Ley de Directrices y Bases de la Educación Nacional (Brasil, 1996), Directrices Curriculares Nacionales para la Primera Infancia Educación (Brasil, 2010), Plan Nacional de Educación (Brasil, 2014) y Base Curricular Común Nacional (Brasil, 2018). En las discusiones teóricas se destacan: Faria y Teixeira (2023), Freire (2004,2011) y Campos (2017).
Método: La metodología es de enfoque cualitativo, con procedimientos metodológicos del tipo estado del conocimiento, la recolección de datos se realizó a través de un levantamiento de tesis y disertaciones consultadas en las bases de datos CAPES y BDTD.
Resultados y Discusión: La investigación analizada destaca la necesidad de políticas públicas orientadas a la Educación Infantil, así como una mayor alineación con los marcos legales brasileños. Demuestran que la efectividad de las políticas de educación continua depende de su conexión con las necesidades prácticas de los docentes, el reconocimiento de sus contextos socioculturales y la creación de espacios que promuevan el diálogo y el protagonismo de los educadores.
Implicaciones de la Investigación: Las implicaciones prácticas y teóricas revelan la necesidad de una formación docente con enfoque en la reflexividad de las acciones pedagógicas.
Originalidad/Valor: Este estudio contribuye a los estudios de revisión de la literatura.
Palabras clave: Formación docente continua; Educación Infantil; Estado de conocimiento.Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é analisar o estado do conhecimento sobre formação continuada docente na Educação Infantil no Brasil nos últimos 10 anos (2014 a 2024), com o intuito de discutir os desafios e tendências mais recentes.
Referencial Teórico: Destacam-se os documentos norteadores: Referencial Curricular Nacional para a Educação Infantil (Brasil, 1998), Constituição Federal (Brasil, 1988), Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional (Brasil, 1996), Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para a Educação Infantil (Brasil, 2010), Plano Nacional de Educação (Brasil, 2014) e Base Nacional Comum Curricular (Brasil, 2018). Nas discussões teóricas, destacam-se: Faria e Teixeira (2023), Freire (2004,2011), Campos (2017).
Método: A metodologia é de abordagem qualitativa, com procedimentos metodológicos do tipo estado do conhecimento, a coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de um levantamento de teses e dissertações acessados nas bases de dados CAPES e BDTD.
Resultados e Discussão: As pesquisas analisadas alertam para necessidade de políticas públicas voltadas à Educação Infantil, bem como um maior alinhamento com os marcos legais brasileiros. Demonstram que a efetividade das políticas de formação continuada depende de sua conexão com as necessidades práticas dos professores, do reconhecimento de seus contextos socioculturais e da criação de espaços que promovam o diálogo e o protagonismo dos educadores.
Implicações da Pesquisa: As implicações práticas e teóricas descortinam a necessidade de formação docente com enfoque na reflexividade das ações pedagógicas.
Originalidade/Valor: Este estudo contribui para estudos de revisão de literatur
Investigation of E-Business Motivation Among Batik SMEs in Indonesia
Get PDFPurpose: This research explores how to establish a conceptual framework for an empirical model of e-business motivation in small organizations, while most e-business studies focus on large companies. To explain SMEs' tactics and features, notably family businesses' increased e-business motivation.
Theoretical Framework: Technological developments have an impact on changing business management patterns, many business opportunities can be captured by companies including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to be able to expand the market and increase sales.
Design/Methodology/Approach: ANOVA analysis was used for quantitative analysis. This research took a sample of 122 Batik SMEs from the Batik center villages of Klaten, Jarum, Beluk, Banyuripan, and Kebon Regencies. The sampling method was purposive, namely by using batik SMEs that have used social media or websites to carry out promotions and sales.
Findings: SMEs in the innovator category were more driven than reactors. Innovative companies succeeded in internet marketing, communication, and profit. However, the two groups employed e-business for study similarly. This shows that innovators and reactor companies have not fully adopted the e-business market or industry surveys.
Implications of Research: This research shows that the success of e-business practices, especially electronic promotion and selling, will increase with strategic orientation that strives for innovation, as market coverage expands, and business duration increases.
Originality/Value: E-business strategies and competencies in small businesses are infrequently investigated, whereas major enterprises are extensively studied. demonstrates that SMEs have distinct firm structures and HR development programs than major companies, hence their e-business practices will differ
The Challenges and Obstacles of Implementing Quality and Development Programs at Jordanian Business Companies (Field Study)
Get PDFPurpose: The study aims to clarify the challenges and obstacles (C&O) of implementing Quality and Development (Q&D) programs at Jordanian business institutions. Quality programs are the major driver of today’s business environment to accomplish business goals. The Q&D programs affect customers, organizations, and society at large.
Theoretical Framework: The study reviewed the literature in order to explain the concepts of quality, organization development and the relation between the two concepts. In addition, the study surveyed previous research for challenges and obstacles that hindered the implementation of quality and organization development programs.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The researchers used a descriptive statistical analysis to analyze the randomly collected data from a sample of various businesses in Amman Governance Area. A survey was prepared, tested and distributed to collect needed data. A total of 1275 surveys were used to solve the study problem regarding the influence of C&O on implementing Q&D at Jordanian business companies. The study uses the frequency statistics to analyze the collected data.
Findings: The analysis of the study found that the success of implementing quality programs depends heavily on recognizing the C&O that will hinder the implantation in order to overcome such difficulties. The study showed that the absence of motivation, commitment, concentration, communication, resources, information, and executive support are the major C&O hindering the success of implementing quality programs. Meanwhile, the study showed that companies who attained or seeking quality certification are in a better position to overcome the difficulties of implementing quality programs. Employees also play a major role in overcoming such difficulties depending on the training and development provided by their institutions.
Research, Practical & Social Implications: The study emphasized that quality programs are essential to the success of businesses in satisfying their customers, improving labor abilities and skills, increase their market share, and eventually increase profits. The study also emphasized the importance of leadership role in adapting, practicing and supporting quality programs in business institutions in order for such programs to succeed.
Originality/Value: The study originality as a first attempt to examine the difficulties of implementing quality programs at Jordanian business companies. The study contributes to better understand the challenges and obstacles that may hinder quality and development programs at Jordanian business companies
The Intention to Participate in Voluntary Social Insurance of Informal Sector Workers: the Case in Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Get PDFPurpose: The objective of this study is to develop the participation of informal sector workers in voluntary social insurance to ensure the Social Security policy of the Government of Vietnam.
Theoretical Framework: Based on the results compiled from expert as: Kotler, 2003; Schiffman and Kanuk, 2007; Ming-Chi Lee, 2009; Holmgren et al., 2016 and Krajaechun and Praditbatuga, 2019. The model was preliminarily designed by the author through eight prefix variables including: Confidence in Benefits, Evaluation of Social Responses, Perception of risks, Beliefs, Motivation, Attitude towards Voluntary social insurance, Subjective norms, and Intention to participate in Voluntary social insurance.
Methodology: This study employs primary data from a survey of 370 people working in informal workers in 04 province of the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam: Kien Giang Province, Tra Vinh Province, Hau Giang Province and Soc Trang Province. The Authors using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and Bootstrap analysis in the SEM reliability test employed for data analysis and interpretation.
Findings: Research results show that two factors that affect the intention to participate in voluntary social insurance of workers in the informal sector: Attitude towards social insurance and subjective norms.
Solutions: From the research results, the authors have proposed solutions to further improve the participation in voluntary social insurance of workers in the informal sector in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam in future
Value-Based Employer Branding to Attract and Retain Millennial Doctors at Hospitals in Indonesia
Get PDFPurpose: In the face of competition, hospitals must attract and retain the best talent, such as millennial doctors. This study seeks to assess the dimensions of employer branding that influence recruiting and retaining millennial doctors.
Theoretical Framework: This study is grounded in the theoretical concepts of employer branding and generational work values. It specifically examines the influence of employer branding on job choice and retention among millennials, integrating theories from marketing, human resource management, and generational studies.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The research adopts a quantitative methodology, surveying 265 millennial-generation doctors across several hospitals in Bandung, Indonesia. Data were collected through structured questionnaires focusing on various dimensions of value-based employer branding. Statistical analysis was used to evaluate the data and draw conclusions.
Findings: The research found that Indonesian hospitals are generally perceived as having good value-based employer branding. Key dimensions that emerged as most critical for attracting and retaining millennial doctors include social, development, and application values. These findings suggest a distinct set of priorities and preferences among millennial medical professionals.
Research, Practical & Social Implications: The study's results have implications for hospital management and policymakers. It highlights the importance of aligning employer branding strategies with the values and expectations of millennial doctors. Practically, it guides hospital leadership in policy formulation and establishing work practices that resonate with this demographic, potentially improving recruitment and retention rates.
Originality/Value: This research contributes to the existing literature on employer branding and generational work values, specifically within the healthcare sector in Indonesia. Its novel focus on millennial doctors in Bandung hospitals provides fresh insights, enhancing an understanding of how digital media and value-based branding can be leveraged in human resource strategies
Kaizen: Improving Productivity and Reducing Waste in a Manufacturing Company: a Practical Case Study
Get PDFPurpose: The goal of the research article is to reduce waste in the bandage winding machine. This is achieved through the application of the Kaizen methodology, which is based on continuous improvement and the participation of all employees by presenting a case study in a manufacturing company.
Theoretical Framework: The article presents a solid theoretical framework, including a review of the literature on Kaizen methodology and waste in production. The author cites well-known authors in these areas, such as J.A. García and J.L. Marín-García, who have researched the application of the Kaizen methodology in manufacturing companies.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The article uses a quantitative and descriptive approach. The author collects data by diagnosing the current situation, implementing strategies, applying the Kaizen methodology, and developing a preventive maintenance plan.
Findings: The results of the article are positive. The author manages to reduce the waste in the bandage winding machine by 1%. This is because the changes made in the speed of operation, the implementation of strategies, the application of the Kaizen methodology and the establishment of a preventive maintenance plan have all contributed to reducing machine downtime and defects in the bandages.
Research, Practical & Social Implications: The author demonstrates that the research is original and creative. The article presents a novel approach to reducing waste in production, which combines the Kaizen methodology with preventive maintenance. The results of the article have significant practical and social implications. Reducing waste in production can help improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase product quality. In addition, the Kaizen methodology can be applied to other productive contexts, which could generate similar benefits.
Originality/Value: The item is original and valuable. The author presents a novel approach to reducing waste in production, which combines the Kaizen methodology with preventive maintenance. The results of the article are positive and have significant practical and social implications. Value in proposing concrete actions to address identified problems and improve the production process