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Coopetition and micro, small and medium enterprises performance
Get PDFThis study investigates coopetition in addressing the interactions among micro, small and medium enterprises. The fundamental cause of coopetition was examined and the degree to which it affects the enterprise performance as evidenced from micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) was evaluated. Premised on existing literature, intensity of cooperation, intensity of competition and intensity of equality were used as the dimensions of coopetition. The descriptive survey research method was applied. Structured questionnaires were administered to 1876 MSMEs in Nigeria. The structural equation model was used in analyzing data to establish the extent of influence of coopetition on MSMEs performance. It was established that coopetition affects asses to technology and market share. It was also revealed that the intensity of competition affects coopetition more and access to technology was seen as the most significant reason MSMEs are involved in coopetition. The findings of the study also show that MSMEs mostly take part in coopetition in order to ripe the benefits of technological advancement. The study is limited in scope to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Future studies should investigate the effect of coopetition on specific industries. MSMEs should engage more in coopetition in order to achieve their objectives and Entrepreneurs should design and manage competitive relationships with their key competitors in order not to lose their core competence. The study pays attention to the fundamental cause of coopetition and establishing factors that influence cooperation which have direct effect on competition. This study also adds intensity of equality as a measurement of coopetition based on literatures reviewed as previous empirical studies did not include it
Social intelligence at work and its implication for organizational identification:: a sectoral comparison
Get PDFSince organizational identification is an important phenomenon for efficiency and productivity of the organization, its relationship with many variables has been examined. However, there is no study in the literature examining the relationship between organizational identification and social intelligence. Grounded in the Strong Ties Approach the object of study is to explore the relationship between social intelligence and organizational identification. Besides, the study aimed to determine whether the level of social intelligence and organizational identification vary or not according to the sector type. The study was designed with a quantitative research pattern and correlational research design. The sample is consisting of 306 public and private sector employees. The survey technique with a convenience sampling method was used to collect the data. The obtained data were investigated through statistical analysis software. Social intelligence has been studied both as a whole and with its dimensions named as social information processing, social skills, and social awareness. According to the regression analysis results; social intelligence as a whole and social skills have a significant and positive contribution to predicting organizational identification. However, the effect of social information processing and social awareness on organizational identification is not significant. Moreover, independent samples t-test suggests that the social intelligence and social skills levels of private-sector employees are higher than the same factor levels of the public sector. However, the level of employees' social information processing, social awareness, and organizational identification does not differ according to the sector type. The research also offers several theoretical and practical implications
ANAC’S degenerate mathematical model: a sensitivity analysis
Get PDFAs missões de fiscalização da Agência de Aviação Civil do Brasil (ANAC) são de grande conquista para a eficácia de sua atuação. Assim, diversos estudos já objetivaram otimizar esse processo, e modelos matemáticos são concebidos para esse fim. No entanto, alguns modelos de programação linear possuem uma estrutura degenerada, o que compromete sua análise de sensibilidade em relação ao modelo dual e posterior análise dos cenários do modelo. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar um estudo de caso que consiste em formas de realizar análises de sensibilidade nos modelos matemáticos da ANAC com soluções degeneradas. Para esse fim,o método de análise de sensibilidade proposto por Koltai e Tatay (2011) é aplicado em um modelo matemático elaborado para auxiliar na designação de fiscais para missões de fiscalização na Superintendência de Normas Operacionais (SPO) da ANAC, conforme proposto por Pinheiro (2018). Por fim, o objetivo a ser alcançado e este artigo contribui com a Academia e o mercado ao apresentar uma referência de como realizar uma análise de sensibilidade mais assertiva em um caso degenerado
Spatial localization characteristics impact research at value determining of real estate objects situated in small settlements
Get PDFThe article behaves to the property economic measurements implementation using the Comparative Sales independent valuation approach. On example from the real commercial real estate evaluation practice the main methodological principles of valuation object spatial localization characteristics adjustment are considered. According to the described methodology, localization adjustment coefficient is determined by calculation method on the basis of market data cross-correlation regressive analysis. A basic hypothesis is a statement that the relation of valuation object single unit value index to the same of comparable object is determined by its model values relation in the mathematical model of statistical relationship between object single unit value index and its three settlements characteristics: population number; distance to the regional center; area (territory within the settlement boundaries).
The research is grounded on mathematical simulation and mathematical statistic quantitative methods. The methodology of adjustment coefficients on investigated price-forming factors definition is based on nonlinear cross-correlation regressive analysis of market data research. This mathematical model is experimentally set by local market data research for the exactly similar real estate objects on the valuation date. It is set that there is observed different statistical relationship level between some of objects price-forming factors and its single square value indexes. The closest statistical relationship exists between settlements population number and single indicator of similar property situated in other compared settlements.
It is shown that taking into account some recommended braking coefficients for regressive curve, are published in professional literature, is inadvisable, because it increases the result error is got. Certainly the regression curve characteristics of object spatial localization price-forming factors must be taken into account at adjustment coefficient determination procedure. It is well-proven that methodically correct result of object localization adjustment procedure implementation can be provided only in the case of local market situation research data applying, with determination of the nonlinear regression function characteristics for statistical dependence of single square value index from the object settlements population number.
Research is described gives an opportunity to decrease evaluation result uncertainty through the use of new offered approach to mathematical model characteristics definition. The main result of researches described is a possibility to obtain appraising/valuation results with the higher reliability and better accuracy. Researches results are the objective confirmation of the fact, that nowadays methodical base of independent valuation is not able to provide the higher level of this class evaluation objects accuracy results. It does not depend only from an individual appraiser or concrete evaluation company, but, firstly, from unreliable arbitrarily chosen by appraisers adjustments - that usually are "expertly" determined, based on appraiser's own ideas about the dependence of real estate prices on the settlements characteristics. This elementary way of taking these characteristics into account may be a source of result additional errors and its uncertainty level increasing.
Future investigations in this direction may deals with the consideration and analysis of other types nonlinear functions application possibilities, that is approximate the regression curve of statistical interdependence between the object single value index and its spatial localization characteristics. The quantitative indexes of absolute and relative methodological errors also may be determined and analyzed in detail in future researches. The importance of those researches for the further development of the independent valuation metrological-information paradigm are confirmed. Practical recommendations for the evaluation results accuracy and reliability increasing are formulated
Economic development of regions during reforming the constitutional and legal model of power delineation in Russian Federation
Get PDFAccording to the Russian Federation Constitution, all constituent entities have equal rights. However, equal rights are not synonymous with equality. Equal rights mean legal equality only; in other meanings, they differ significantly from each other. However, if the territorial, demographic and some other differences of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation are the result of objective reasons, and in general do not affect the quality of life of the Russians living there, then the economic differences have more serious consequences. The article makes and attempt to examine the possibilities of economic independence increase in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. The authors state that the currently existing model of power delimitation is based on the consolidation of the main powers of the federal authorities, while the constituent entities of the Russian Federation are mainly entrusted with financially-intensive powers, which are not always provided with the necessary resources. This matter allows the federal center to accumulate significant financial resources with their subsequent distribution across regions, often in accordance with subjective and non-transparent criteria. In addition, the authors propose the measures to change this situation, in particular, an assessment of power implementation effectiveness at a specific level of power; the ensured provision of the constituent entity powers of the Russian Federation with the necessary resources; use of the system of minimum state social standards
Influence of online reviews on consumer purchase behavior: a case of Vietnam
Get PDFThe web-based atmosphere has a solid similarity with this present reality and is found in pretty much every edge of the world. The web has turned into a compulsory release in living souls. The significant change in the shopping system sped up the simplicity and comfort of individuals yet has left provisos in making up for the shortfall of substantial quality and confirmation at the cost paid. A comment from a past client or a specialist is a flat out determinant in deciding the legitimacy of the products and lifts its deal, on the web. The principle reason for the review is the fi nd which sort of audits influence the purchaser merchandise buy goal. This study depicts about the change in the example of internet shopping and weights on factors that can help in entrusting trust in clients who buy purchaser merchandise over the web. Vietnam is known as a developing economy that has embraced web for valuable purposes. The new review is observational in nature. It includes an example size of 358 respondents that has been gathered through an organized poll. The information has been gathered from the respondents based on purposive examining and has been dissected with the assistance of mean score and various relapse. It was found from the review that the main parts of online surveys are they give stowed away data about item highlights and use these are the primary thing that one alludes prior to making items Extended audits give through data about the item and more accommodating. A large portion of the types of online audits decidedly affect buy aim. Nonetheless, buy purpose isn't impacted by - I generally have faith in internet based audits and online surveys are one-sided
The use of Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) on betawi cultural village in Setu Babakan, Jakarta, Indonesia
Get PDFResearch Aims: this research aims to identify the internal and external environment towards the Betawi Cultural Village as the tourism destination, based on the currently-available features; attractions, facilities and services, event/festival of tourism activities, culinary, homestay and tour packages.
Design/Methodology/Approach: this research relied on 3-step FGD to formulate the Importance Performance Analysis from a total of 110 business practitioners in the Betawi Cultural Village, and an additional of 15 individuals, who are historians, community leaders, government officers, artists, and customers.
Research Findings: The findings showed that the Betawi Cultural Village should focus on tour packages, community attractions, homestay, and culinary as the top activities as they can draw crowds.
Theoretical Contribution/Originality: this research identifies the main activities to be emphasized in the Betawi Cultural Village; tour packages, community attraction, homestay, and culinary, using the importance-performance analysis (IPA). These activities have the necessary supporting individuals and have shown to have the ability to bring crowds into the area. Other available features may not have the same level of attractiveness.
Practitioner/Policy Implication: this research formulated insights for marketers, policymakers, and tour operators to better understand how the Betawi Cultural Village in Lake Babakan can be sustained. All of the currently-available features may not have the same level of attractiveness. The research highlights 4 main activities to bring crowds in visiting the Betawi Cultural Village via tour packages, community attraction, homestay, and culinary. These findings are expected to facilitate marketers, and tour operators in sustaining the business operations, and for policymakers in approaching their decision-making strategy
Research Limitation: this study emphasizes on the Betawi Cultural Village in Lake Babakan, the general application of the findings may not be objective into other areas. Hence, further studies should include other areas to have more variations in the samples.
JEL Classification: M3, Z3, Z32, Z3
Young talent profile and competences
Get PDFThis research aims to discover young talent definition and competences to contribute to talent management based on qualitative data collected from 40 professionals working in different sectors. The literature review shows that young talent profile definition and identifying their unique competencies are a universal problem. According to the analysis of the data collected in this study, career satisfaction and career coherence themes are identified for competencies that are believed to exist with individual properties and socio-cultural properties for young talent profile definition. It is hoped that the results of this study will guide human resources practice and development for creating a young talent pool by considering the young talent discovery and highlighted competencies regardless of the sector
Kinematic and dynamic study of a manipulator 1T6R
Get PDFThe paper presents in detail a method of calculating the forces acting on a 1T6R robot manipulator. To determine the reactions (forces in kinematic torques), you must first determine the inertial forces in the mechanism to which one or more payloads of the robot can be added. The torsion of the inertial forces is calculated using the masses of the machine elements and the accelerations at the centers of mass of the elements of the mechanism, so that the positions, speeds, and accelerations acting on it, ie its complete kinematics, will be determined. Equations of the dynamics are also determined through an original method