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Business Strategies on Financial Performance of Selected Companies in Putland, Somalia
Get PDFCompanies in Puntland have adopted business strategies, but despite the use of these strategies, the performance of these companies still remains poor. The selection of business strategies has been adversely mentioned as fundamental operational factor that has led to business collapse. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of business strategies on financial performance of Companies in Puntland. The objectives of the study were: to find out effect of expansionary strategies on financial performance
of Companies in Puntland, to determine the effect of diversification strategies on financial performance of Companies in Puntland, to find out to what extent replacement strategies affect financial performance of Companies in Puntland, to examine the effects of mutually exclusive investment strategies on financial performance of Companies in Puntland, to examine the effect of independent investment strategies on financial performance of Companies in Puntland and to determine the moderating effect of
corporate tax on relationship between business strategies and financial performance of Companies in Puntland. The study adopted both descriptive and explanatory research
designs. The target population of the study was 265 heads of five departments in 53 companies in Puntland. This study used stratified random sampling technique to select
sample size of 160 respondents which the researcher determined using Slovin's Formula. Primary data was collected using a five Likert scale questionnaire. Descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, standard deviation and mean were used to analyse quantitative data. Inferencial statistics such as correlation analysis, simple and multiple regression models were also applied. The findings were presented in tables and figures. The study found that expansionary strategies, diversification business strategies, replacement business strategies, mutually exclusive business strategies had a positive and statistically significant effect on financial performance of companies in in Puntland. Further, the study revealed that corporate tax had statistically significant moderating effect on the relationship between business strategies and Companies’ financial performance in Puntland. The study recommended that the government of the state of
Puntland should reduce taxes so that the management of different companies in Puntland can improve their financial performance
Crisis Leadership In Civic State Building: The Case of Clan Federalism In Somalia
No full textLeadership in critical situations is one of the most important components for crisis resolution. Under critical or pressing circumstances, crisis leadership becomes
paramount to mitigating extenuating demands for immediate solutions. Among the frequently cited traits of crisis leadership are response flexibility, lucid communication, instantaneous decision, cooperative action and alert-result watch. Crisis leadership in the context of civic state building, as in the case of clan federalism in Somalia, is an example of its persistent importance to resolving the pervasive problems of incompatible social structure of the Somali community and clan-based federalism due to a host of issues The latter includes an absence of powerful central government, dispersed interests of clans, conflicting personal interests of leaders, the misconception of the term federalism in Somali politics, containment and regime-change policy against states by the federal government, and finally lack of application of the uncompleted constitution. This study, employing a qualitative approach of analyzing and interpreting focus-group interview-responses, seeks to understand the backdrop of dissenting clan-federalism in Somalia and the role of crisis leadership in mitigating and
influencing the crisis situations and civic state-building agenda in order to facilitate the extenuating circumstances of resolving this long-drawn crisis in the country. In this
way, the pertinent capacity-building knowledge and problem-solving skills of crisis leadership management can be acquired and improved to overcome the Somalia political dilemma in mission-plagued civic-state building for stable economic development and country growth in the public interest. What and how such management can abate the political transition-reconstruction of a peaceful government
for economic-wealth generation in Somalia would be a welcomed relief for characterizing its clan-inherited culture of governance
An Association Between Brand Trust, Brand Affection and Brand Loyalty: The Case of a Coffee Brand in Bangkok Thailand
No full textThis study investigates the mediating effect of brand affection between brand trust and brand loyalty in a coffee brand in Bangkok, Thailand. The researchers employed a self-administered questionnaire online survey for quantitative data collection based on reliable and valid sources. The data were analysed by adopting SPSS Version 27. The hypotheses were tested using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) from 206 customers of a coffee brand in Bangkok, Thailand through convenience sampling. The results reveal that brand affection is a significant mediator between brand trust and brand loyalty among customers of a coffee brand in Bangkok, Thailand. The findings could be applied to any service company for the branding strategy to enhance brand loyalty from brand trust
through mediating effect of brand affection. The marketing strategic planners should pay attention to brand affection and brand trust because these factors impact brand loyalty of the coffee brand among Thai customers. Also, brand affection could be considered the mediator between brand trust and brand loyalty in this sector. The recommendation is to expand more sampling to cover areas in Thailand. Also, other variables should be considered for a clearer understanding of the branding strategy of the coffee brand in Thailand. So, it may imply explaining the association
phenomenon in the service sector. The qualitative approach could give insight results from in-depth interviews or focus groups for further study
Effects of Metacognitive Strategies and Gender Differences on English as a Second Language (ESL) Students’ Listening Comprehension
Get PDFThis study investigates the effects of metacognitive strategies and gender differences on ESL students’ listening comprehension. This study employed a mixed-method approach, specifically a quasi-experimental research design consisting of pre-test and post-test control, experimental groups and focus group interviews. Focus group interviews were conducted with the ESL students to get more information on how they applied the metacognitive strategies for listening comprehension. Sixty-two Lower Form Six students participated in this study and were selected based on a random sampling technique from two schools in the Seremban district, Malaysia. Pre-test and post-test data were analysed using the paired t-test, and data from the focus group interviews were analysed thematically. Findings revealed that the students exposed to metacognitive strategies had a significant difference in scores with t (6.175), p .05. It can be inferred that gender does not influence the effect of metacognitive strategies on listening comprehension. Therefore, regardless of gender, if a student is exposed to such strategies, his or her listening comprehension will improve. Findings from the students’ interviews showed three dimensions of the metacognitive knowledge applied: person knowledge, task knowledge and strategic knowledge. Findings suggest that these metacognitive strategies should be a part of the pedagogical approach and should be mastered by teachers to assist ESL students in improving their listening comprehension
A Glance in the Life of Kindergarten Teachers in Hong Kong: A Mixed- Method Approach
Get PDFThe study has given particular attention to the kindergarten teachers' job satisfaction levels and plans to leave their current positions while they are employed in Hong Kong. Only 395 local kindergarten teachers who have experience teaching in kindergartens and who are between the ages of 18 and 60 were chosen for the study. In addition, they had to be strong communicators and be able to read and write traditional Chinese. Additionally, the research was carried out from August to October 2020. The study used a mixed-method of research. This study took into account all aspects of academic practice, including ethical research practices. For achieving the goals of the present study, numerous motivational theories, statistical analysis, and an extensive literature review were applied. According to the study, having high levels of job satisfaction has good effects and increases staff productivity; the lack of it greatly results to intentions of leaving the job. Additionally, it showed that there was a strong correlation between the communication gap between kindergarten kids and teachers and their satisfaction with their work in those settings. The level of job satisfaction is not dependent on just one factor. To address the issues raised by the study's findings, it is strongly advised to implement adequate recognition, career promotion, training programs, suitable workplace resources, and healthy work-life balance, among other things
Antecedents of E-Payment Adoption Among Working Adults in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Get PDFThe goal of this particular research is to ascertain the consequences of identified stability, recognized danger, recognized advantage, pleasure, in addition to purpose
to utilize e-payment upon e-payment pasticcio within Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. System: The self-administered forms have been utilized in the course of information selection with a retail complex within Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Detailed, connection plus regression evaluation had been utilized like record resources in order to analyze the results and also to check typically the ideas. Identified security and safety, recognized advantages, fulfillment plus motive to make use of e-payment currently have substantial romantic relationships upon e payment usage. Furthermore, purpose to make use of e-payment is a good predictor associated with e-payment use between participants of the examine. This particular analyze reveals the conceptually but empirically backed system to explain the value regarding recognized basic safety, identified advantages, pleasure and even purpose to work with e-payment have got considerable romantic relationships upon e-payment encroachment. The research is especially helpful for insurance policy designers, retailers together with clients because it can help distinguish which usually features which they concentrate to be able to grow e-payment colonization
Investigating User Experience to Redesign User Interface Using User-Centered Design Approach
Get PDFUser interface (UI) and user experience (UX) are two essential issues closely interrelated to the easiness, satisfaction, and acceptance perspectives of users. It is how the information technology (IT) products are used by users, one of the critical success criteria of product development. However, this product usability seems often to be ignored in the development process. This study was performed to evaluate the usability of a sampled application, to design UI/UX of the application, to investigate the usability of the proposed design, and to compare results of the preliminary usability evaluations with results of the post-design investigation, in the context of user-centered design (UCD) approach. Five study stages were implemented following the four research purposes. Specifically,the usability evaluations were done by employing cognitive walkthrough (CW), system usability scale (SUS) questionnaires, user experience questionnaire (UEQ), and interview techniques. Besides the proposed prototype, the improvements in success, satisfaction, and acceptance rates presented by the comparison between pre-design and post-design usability evaluations were two highlighted findings. These may be one of the reference designs for the system performance improvement and may also be one of the methodological references for others who are interested in a similar research area by considering the
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An Integrative Model on Job Satisgaction and Intention of Leaving the Job among Kindergarten Teachers in Hong Kong
Get PDFThe study has critically focused on the satisfaction level of the kindergarten teachers with their jobs while working in Hong Kong. However, more than 85 percent locals account
for the kindergartens and local teachers have been accounting for more than 90 percent of kindergarten teachers within the Hong Kong. The research was about the satisfaction regarding the teaching job within the kindergarten for teachers and their intention of
leaving the current employment. It used multiple theories and identified numerous factors that helps in enhancing the motivation of the employees especially linked with the
teaching. The teachers associated with kindergarten have been facing challenges like work burden, competency issues while dealing the special students with other language. The
researcher only selected 395 local kindergarten teachers who have been teaching in the kindergartens, and their age is among 18 to 60 years, further they have good communication skills, and they can read and write the traditional Chinese. Moreover, the study has been conducted during the tenure August 2020 to October 2020 (three Months). The study has complied quantitative research approach, which further used both primary data collection method and secondary data collection method. The entire survey related to the satisfaction regarding the job was approved by the Spector for academic research. Further, researcher used different motivational theories, statistical analysis, and in-depth
literature review for attaining the objectives of the current study. The study strongly identified that high satisfaction level regarding jobs result much positive and reflects high productivity with the work of the employees. Whereas the lack of satisfaction regarding the job results intentions of leaving the current employment as seen in the kindergarten teachers’ case in Hong Kong. The research result indicated that there was a significant relation among the satisfaction regarding the job of the kindergarten teachers and the communication barrier among the students and the teachers who are associated with the kindergartens in the Hong Kong. Mostly, many authors have already resulted that the satisfaction regarding the job is not based on any single variable. It is associated with the different variables in different studies. When focusing on the satisfaction regarding the job of the kindergarten teachers, the results of each variable ought to be different as per the circumstances of the study
A Qualitative Study in Financial Literacy Practices Among Preschool Entrepreneurs in Urban Community
Get PDFEntrepreneurs who lack of understanding on business financial means that they do not have the financial literacy to manage their financial activities, hence they find it difficult to achieve steady growth and sustainability in their business. The study was undertaken during Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia, to explore the financial literacy practices among preschool entrepreneurs in urban community in order to sustain in the operations and achieve long term sustainability while fulfilling their social responsibility obligations. The study was a qualitative in nature using homogeneous purposive sampling. Three preschool entrepreneurs whose businesses are similar in characteristics and operates in the State of Selangor, Malaysia, participated in semi structured interviews which they shared their financial practices. A thematic analysis of the interview data through hand-coding identified six fundamental themes of financial practices: business strategy and action plan; budgeting and reporting; accounts payable and receivable management; operating costs management; monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and assess internal control systems. The findings may influence positive social change by improving other preschool entrepreneurs’ financial literacy and business sustainability, rising higher business incomes and providing a better quality of life to their employees. In addition, the proposed research model and recommendations from this study can also be utilized by other preschool entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs in general from other developing countries. Adding to that, the study found further evidence that good financial habits and financial compliance by preschool entrepreneurs enabled their businesses to sustain in their operations for longer years, as the results of continuous learning culture cultivated within entrepreneurs’ business organizations. The results of the study may be of great use to various stakeholders such as scholars, Malaysian preschool entrepreneurs and the government, among others, in providing a basis for future research to be conducted in the same field as well as on other business sectors that could help to reduce high business closure rates in Malaysia