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Institutionalization of the agrarian market in Ukraine and European economic community: genesis, evaluation and analysis
Get PDFThe purpose of the study was to analyse and evaluate the institutionalization of the agricultural market in Ukraine and the European Economic Community. The authors conducted a study devoted to the analysis of the regulatory and legal framework in the field of market economy building and state regulation of the agricultural market in Ukraine during the 1990s - 2020s. It is substantiated that the shortcomings of market reforms and dysfunctions of the agrarian market due to lack of scientific understanding of the role of the factor of normative and legislative support of the processes of market reforms in general, the formation of sectoral markets, as well as their effective functioning by the criterion of timely response to dysfunctions. The study was based on systematic and benchmarking methods. The tasks of the study were solved using such methods as: systematic, historical, deductive, inductive, analysis and synthesis, statistical and comparative analysis. The theoretical provisions of institutional theory in the context of the formalization of the agrarian market institute in Ukraine and the European Economic Union and proved the need to follow the logical coherence and complexity of its institutional support as a necessary element of market reforms in the study has further developed. A model of the process of institutional support of market reforms in Ukraine is proposed. The final stage of the institutionalization of the agrarian market in Ukraine is the achievement of conditions of equivalent market exchange
English proficiency test in a logistics postgraduate course admission
Get PDFThe construction of English proficiency tests applied in college admissions is a complex activity as their content must reflect the language skills required in the program and their results can affect applicants’ lives. This study aims to establish the specifications of English language skills to be tested in an admission test for a postgraduate course in Logistics and Operation of a public institution. The qualitative methodology of this investigation encompasses the course documents analysis, the results of past tests, as well as the application of a questionnaire to the professors and the program coordinator. The investigation has a multidisciplinary approach, integrating different areas like Applied Linguistics and Administration. The preliminary results show that English language is considered important in the program documents although it is not clearly stated. In addition, professors seem to have different expectations on student English level but agree on the main linguistic skill
Efficient setup of the belt conveyor speed through of templates
Get PDFIt is not obvious to adjust the speed of a conveyor belt so that it is possible to optimize the transport for each piece conveyed even with various studies presented in this area. The complex methodologies that are shown and the many adaptations indicated in these studies may contribute to the low adoption of these configurations. A study made, in this work, from videos of advertisements showing belt conveyor in operating on the factory floor which presented only 44% efficiency. In this work, it was shown, through theoretical studies, a mathematical model that presents the relationship between the speed and the transport capacity of conveyor belts. Based on a model, a graphical method (using templates) has been proposed that helps in choosing the conveyor belt speed for most efficient configurations that can be identified and adopted simply and without many adaptations to the system as a whole
Reverse logistics in são Sebastião and Ilha Bela handmade breweries: advantages and challenges
Get PDFThis article describes the advantages and challenges faced by the handmade beer producers of São Sebastião and Ilhabela regarding the use of reverse logistics in their production processes. It begins with a review of the growing demand of handmade breweries and the need to refine their logistical processes. The following is a referenced description of reverse logistics and how it has become an important competitive differential in the reduction of waste disposal in the environment and its consequent reduction in costs. Analyzing what types and to what extent production control is performed and how the use of reverse logistics is faced, through bibliographic research and case studies. For this purpose, questionnaires were carried out with handmade beer producers and it was possible to conclude which advantages and challenges can be faced by producers in the reverse logistics between them, the advantages in the reduction of costs and the aggregation of socio-environmental value, and the disadvantages such as financial unfeasibility and difficulties in obtaining packaging
Information and analytical providion of budget support of institutional sectors of the economy (on the example of the agricultural sector of Ukraine)
Get PDFThe aim of the article is to study the information support of the institutional field and state regulation of agricultural development of Ukraine through the analysis of current strategies and tools and programs of state support. The relevance of the study is due to the significant increase in the role of state support for key sectors of the economy in a systemic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 and restrictive quarantine measures. Limitation of budget funds implies an urgent need for their most rational use, identifying trends and areas of which this study is devoted. The research methodology is based on comparative analysis, economic and mathematical modeling, methods of assessing the effectiveness of budget programs, the use of analytical surveys, statistics on self-assessment of agribusiness and data from independent news agencies on the effectiveness of government regulation. The information base is the regulatory framework for state support of the agricultural sector, analytical studies on budget support for the agricultural sector and budget expenditures for agricultural development were based on official data from the State Statistics Service of Ukraine and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine. The study analyses some components of the Strategy for the development of the agricultural sector of Ukraine, the Concept of development of farms and agricultural cooperation for 2018-2020, the project and the place of state support in its regulation. The dynamics of state support for 2016-2019 is shown, the main factors of influence are characterized and the dynamics of state support of the agricultural sector of Ukraine evaluated according to the OECD (Organization of economic cooperation and development) methodology is given. An analysis of the expenditures of the State Budget of Ukraine in 2020 on agricultural and rural development is carried out. The given research can be used at formation of current programs of budgetary support of branch, development of concepts of sustainable development of separate forms of managing – farms and peasant farms, adjustment of strategic plans, formation of their key indicators for monitoring and for increase methodological bases and principles of state regulation and other institutional factors of agricultural finance
The role of «BIG FOUR» auditing firms in the public procurement market in Ukraine
Get PDFThe authors conducted a study aimed to identify the role of «Big Four» («Big 4») audit firms in the public procurement market in Ukraine.The purpose of the article is to answer the questions: whether Ukraine is in a general trend of most countries in the concentration of audit market; what is the share of revenues of the «Big Four» audit firms in the performance of audit services in the public procurement system in Ukraine. First of all, in order to get answers to these questions, the authors conducted a study of the main trends in the development of the «Big Four» companies in Ukraine. It was found that the characteristic competitive environment in the market of audit services, the impact on competitiveness of pricing policy and regulatory requirements, relating to the acquisition of audit services by public sector entities through a public procurement system "ProZorro". An element of price regulation and compliance with the transparent conditions of the competitive environment is the participation of audit firms in the public procurement system. As a result of processing data on procurement of audit services for the period 2008-2019, the authors calculated key indicators that characterize the concentration of the audit market. Based on the data on the amount of remuneration for various types of audit services using the public procurement system "ProZorro", aspects of pricing policy and the role of the companies of the "Big Four" in the market were established. The values indexes indicate that the companies of the «Big 4» do not have a complete monopoly in the segment of procurement of audit services, having certain dominant positions in some years, and the indexes indicate a trend towards effective competition in the audit services market in Ukraine
Responsiveness of millenial (generation Y) to social media recruitment campaigns: evidence from Pakistan
Get PDFThe utilization of social media has expanded rapidly in the 21st century; the majority of people use social media and social networking sites (SNSs) especially millennial “Generation Y” (born between 1980 to 1994 and now 26 to 40 years old). The purpose of the study is to observe the responsiveness of Millennial (Generation Y) to social media recruitment campaign in Pakistan. The research involves the dependent variable as recruitment and selection of generation Y and four independent variables as perceived costs, perceived risks, perceived opportunities, and perceived benefits. Survey sent to 150 respondents, out of which 106 being received. The data gathered was tested by using the SPSS for descriptive statistics, standard deviations, Correlation, regression analysis was done to check the relationship between dependent and independent variables. The results of the first objective revealed that the utilization of social networking in recruitment is inexpensive for many companies, the outcomes of the second variable indicated that when using social media, the human resource professionals gather consistent information for all candidates making fair and speedy hiring, to analyze the third objective, the outcomes have shown that there are numerous risks associated while using social networking sites and lastly when testing the fourth objective observed that various organizations don't have job portal page for recruitment of Millennial (Generation Y) and majority candidates use LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter for job searching. The study concluded that appropriate utilization of social networking sites in recruitment and selection of Millennial (Generation Y) provides excess to more extensive pool of candidates, is cost effective, faster and practical for organizations. They take benefit by utilizing social networking sites for recruitment campaigns yet the quality and competency of candidates not compromised however the candidate’s information privacy risk need mitigation
An application of fuzzy analytic hierarchy process in a university teaching hospital
Get PDFSupplier’s management plays an important role in cost and quality performance of purchasing companies. This important role has provided the growth of studies on the application of multi-criteria analysis method in manufacturing companies, although, with less impact on the services sector, mainly in the healthcare sector. For that reason, this research aimed to show the results of Fuzzy AHP multi-criteria analysis method application in a university teaching hospital, with the purpose of improving the operation and internal management of pharmacy suppliers. Among the main results and contributions of the research, it is an elaborated description of each step of the method, followed by contextualization of the sector, revealing the application of fuzzy inference in the analysis of variables mostly qualitative in this specific sector. The findings of this study can provide the managers with valuable insights into the dimensions that reflect decision making when choosing suppliers in the setting of a university teaching hospital. By knowing these criteria, hospitals can increase their quality of service by selecting the best supply options for medical and hospital supplies, providing better service to patients
Intention to use bike-booking application: the case of students in Ho Chi Minh City
Get PDFThis study aims to determine the factors that influence the intention to use the bike-booking application and measure the influence of the elements on the behavior intention to use the bike-booking application for university students in Ho Chi Minh City. Based on the research results, the author gives some managerial implications to increase customers' choice of bike-booking applications to increase the attractiveness of customers to choose apps. With the number of surveyed questionnaires is 200, the author collected 177 valid respondents, and the study results showed that the scales used in the model meet the requirement about reliability and validity. Research has shown that factors such as trust, perceived ease of use, subjective norm, perceived usefulness, perceived price level positively influence the intention to use a bike-booking application for university students in Ho Chi Minh City. In which the perceived usefulness has the most substantial impact, the subjective norm has the lowest effect on behavior intention. The second most effective one is the perceived price level; the third most effective is the ease of use; the fourth most effect is trust