365 research outputs found
CarSaaf - A Case Study from Karachi
Get PDFCarSaaf is an entrepreneurial venture in Karachi that can be called a Blue Ocean venture on the basis of Create and not compete, that is the true spirit of Blue Ocean Strategy. It differentiated itself with the low cost and created a new market avoiding competing with the run of a mill car wash ventures in Karachi. The value proposition of CarSaaf in comparison to typical car wash ventures are compared through the tool of Buyer Utility Map. The Buyer Utility map is used to study the car wash sector in Karachi, and to identify the consumer pain points of a particular sector. This case, therefore, tends to identify the pain points of consumers in the typical car wash sector of Pakistan, that are addressed by the CarSaaf to introduce a new venture based on providing the solutions through addressing the pain points and to understand the differentiation strategy of CarSaaf, through Buyer Utility Map tool. Utilizing the Buyer Utility Map tool eight pain points of consumers were identified in the car wash industry, that was addressed by CarSaaf for Value Innovation
Preparing for life after university : the Youth Convention Programme 2023 / Nur Ilianis Adnan, Nur Husna Serip Mohamad & Noor Azli Affendy Lee
Get PDFOn January 7th, 2023, UiTMCPP's English Language club hosted a special virtual event named the Youth Convention Programme 2023. The event was live-streamed on the club's YouTube page and aimed to provide final year university students with valuable exposure from exceptional individuals in the industry. The former president of the club, Syed Amir Haikal bin Syed Hisham Alwi, and the newly elected club president, Nuralia Qistina binti Mohd Fadzlul Azim, acted as the hosts for the event. The event showcased three invited speakers: Arinah Najwa, Charissa Ong Ty, and Zack Shah. Each speaker presented their unique perspectives and experiences on the theme of life after university. Arinah Najwa, a senior analyst at BowerGroupAsia, discussed the importance of youth empowerment in the workforce towards nation-building. Charissa Ong Ty, the author of the bestselling book Midnight Monologues, as well as a poet and designer, shared her insights during a session titled "The Journey of Following Your Passion." Finally, Zack Shah, a UiTM alumnus and a copywriter at Nuren Group (Enlinea Sdn Bhd), talked about how UiTM instills valuable working skills in their graduates. The full-day event provided the audience with numerous ideas and insights to empower them in decision-making and to make better choices after graduation. The event was a culmination of past talk shows hosted by Syed Amir Haikal during his tenure in the club, namely Night Talks from April to July 2021, What's Up World from October 2021 to January 2022, and the International Youth Engagement Talk Series in May 2022. The hope is that events like these will not just expose students to the working world, but also encourage them to think about developing skills and knowledge through the opportunities provide
MARKETING STRATEGIES TO EXTRINSICALLY MOTIVATE TAX PAYERS IN PAKISTAN
Get PDFThis study tries to explore the appropriate marketingstrategies that could motivate tax payers extrinsically resulting inwillingness towards tax compliance. The study is qualitative innature, based on highly unstructured and open ended interviews.The sample selected for the compilation of study included the business community holding valid National Income Tax Number (NTN), registered with the registration authorities.The qualitative data were processed in QSR Nvivo software that is developed for analyzing the qualitative information. Two codes were created resulting in nine codes including issues related to human resources, discrimination, threatening messages, prices of utilities, benefits, services, advertising, protection of copyrights and support for business. Based on the analysis of data, the study recommended marketing strategies thatcould result in motivating the tax payer extrinsically to enhance tax morale and facilitate tax compliance
Paradox of Credibility
Get PDFIn an information transmission situation, a senders concern for its credibility could endow itself with an invisible power to control the detected. In this case, the sender can achieve its favored outcome without losing its credibility, which stays true even when the sender and the receiver have contradictory preferences. Therefore, the senders concern for its credibility could result in less truthful signals from the sender and worse payoffs to the receiver. This is the paradox of credibility. This paper models this paradoxical role of the senders credibility concern.Anti-Coordination Game, Credibility, Information Transmission, Hawk-Dove Game, Paradox
REASONS BEHIND SUCCESS AND FAILURE OF BIOGAS TECHNOLOGY: A CASE OF DISTRICT DERA ISMAIL KHAN (PAKISTAN)
Get PDFSince the beginning of the new century there is a trend in Bulgaria towards increasing demand for specialized tourism services. Although our country has unique combinations of natural and anthropogenic resources, they get quickly exhausted as an attraction. This requires continuous updating of tourism product in order to adapt it to the ever changing needs of users. Good prerequisites for that are presented in creating an integrated tourism product based on the available resources for development of rural and spa tourism in the region of the municipality of Velingrad - which is the subject of this research. On the one hand, the area is well-established and rich in mineral waters; it has the relevant facilities for development of SPA services and, on the other hand, it has the necessary prerequisites for development of rural tourism. The author states that, given the upcoming tourism regionalisation of the country, the creation of an integrated tourism product is the basis for achieving high competitiveness of tourism at international level
The impact of different learning methods on nursing students learning styles at the university of Lahore, Pakistan
No full textBlended Learning (BL) Is Positive Development In Education. This Method Provokes The Learner’s Critical Thinking And Given Different Ways For Implementation Of Their Knowledge In Real Life. The Objective Of The Study Is To Determine The Difference Of Blended Learning Teaching Strategy And Lecture-Based Teaching Strategy On The Learning Outcome Of The Undergraduate Nursing Students In Lahore, Pakistan.
Quasi Experimental Study Design Was Used By Utilizing Control And Experimental Groups For Comprising Two Methods Of Students Learning. 197 Participants Were Recruited In Control Group And Experimental Groups. The Study Sample Was Determined Through The Convenient Sampling Method.
In This Study The Establishing Reliability And Construct Validity Of The Tool Was 0.7 And 0.75 Respectively. In Addition To This Internal Consistency Cronbach\u27s Coefficient Alpha Was Computed 0.70. Generally, The Reliability And Validity Were Considered Acceptable And Satisfactory Above 0.70.
The Results Findings Revealed That Blended Learning Has Significant Relationship With Awareness (P= \u3c 0.02) Learning Strategies (P= \u3c 0.07) Learning Activities (P=\u3c 0.06), Evaluation (P=0.04) Among The Experimental Groups.
In The Conclusion, Blended Learning Significantly Improves The Learning Of The Students And Provides The Space For Better Skills In The Clinical Setting Simultaneously. Thereafter, Institutions, Policy Makers And Regulatory Bodies Should Incorporate This Strategy In The Nursing Curriculum In Pakistan
Genderwise Perspective of Aesthetics on the Behavior of University Students’
Get PDFThe main purpose of the study was to investigate into the effects of aesthetics on the behavior of university students. Objectives of the study were to impart the knowledge of aesthetics, to create awareness about aesthetics, about Quranic aesthetics and to bring into light Greek, Roman and English’s philosophers’ views about aesthetics and to highlight the positive changes in students’ behavior after studying aesthetics. Population of the study was all students of Abdul Wali Khan University which were delimited to the students of English department. Through sample random sampling eighty four students were selected as sample of the study. Data was collected through a self-developed questionnaire and was analyzed through Mean. Findings showed a constant study of aesthetics bring great transformation in the behavior, manners and etiquettes of university students. It was recommended that the study of aesthetics in the light of Quran brings behavioral maturity and positive change
Creating a country brand identity: A Review of Literature
Get PDFThis study is based on evaluating different factors that affect country as a brand. As the brand should have proper positioning and differentiation strategies, the country should also stand for something different, unique, and should have proper positioning. The country identity and brand image has strong impact on its economy. Through literature review the major factors were identified that affect the brand image of the country, and its impact on the economy, as a result of consumer purchase intention towards its products and brands.The most important factor identified through literature were tourism, country exports, country policies, and the people of the country themselves. The study also recommends what a country governments and decision makers should do to make a country differentiated through its tourism, country policies, and through its communication strategies. As the differentiation strategies also should be aligned with the country core competencies, the recommendations are also based on country core competencies. The impact of these major factors are evaluated on the country exports, its tourism, its image, as on its economy.
Perception of nursing students regarding blended learning implementation at university of Lahore, Pakistan
Get PDFBackground and objectives: Blended learning (BL) is positive development in education. This method provoke the learner’s critical thinking and given different ways for implementation of their knowledge in real life. There are several advantages of blended learning to the faculty, students and institutions as well.Methods: The Cross-sectional study design was used to collect data from nursing students. The study was carried out at Lahore School of Nursing, The University of Lahore, Pakistan. All nursing undergraduates students enrolled at elective practicum blended learning course at Lahore School of Nursing, The University of Lahore, Pakistan academic year 2016-2017 were included in the study. The tool was adopted from Roca et al., 2006 and Song 2010 study.Results: About 65% of students showed positive response towards the information quality of course, student’s usability of elective course, satisfaction with course and perceived usefulness of elective practicum blended learning course.Conclusions and Recommendation: Students had well believes about elective practicum blended learning course. Moreover, enrolled students agree with the statements of usability of blended course and overall showed satisfaction with elective practicum blended learning course. Blended learning significantly improve the learning of the students and provides the space for better skills in the clinical setting simultaneously. Institutions, policy makers and regulatory bodies should incorporate this strategy in the nursing curriculum in Pakistan
Linear control techniques application and comparison for a research UAV altitude control
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