63 research outputs found
Participation of customers on the co-creation of service climate in the hotel industry : a case study of Frogner House Hotel Norum
No full textMasteroppgave i bedriftsøkonomi - Universitetet i Nordland, 201
Workplace Spirituality and Employee Attitudes: Moderating Role of Organizational Politics
No full textThere is growing interest in examining the influence of workplace spirituality (WPS) on employee attitudes. However, there is still lack of studies that examine the relationships between WPS and employee attitudes and moderating effect of other variables on these relationships. This study examined the relationships between WPS and two job attitude variables – job satisfaction and job involvement. It also examined the moderating effect of perceptions of organizational politics (POP) on these relationships. Survey questionnaire was used to collect data from 500 employees working in two Nepali organizations, of which 480 questionnaires were used for further analysis. Structural equation modeling and multiple moderated regression analyses were used to test the hypothesized relationships. Results indicated that WPS is significantly positively related to job satisfaction and job involvement and POP moderates the relationship between WPS and job involvement. Research implications are discussed and limitations of the study are highlighted.</jats:p
Effect of different concentration of ethephon on banana (cv. Malbhog) ripening and post- harvest life at laboratory condition
No full textA research study entitled effect of different concentration of ethephon on banana (cv. Malbhog) ripening and post-harvest life at laboratory condition was conducted to find out the best concentration of ethephon on banana ripening and quality parameters after harvest under ordinary room conditions. The experiment was laid out in completely randomized design which comprised of five treatments; control, ethephon @ 250 ppm, Ethephon @ 500 ppm, ethephon @ 750 ppm and ethephon @ 1000 ppm replicated four times. Different post-harvest parameters were recorded on alternate days for 10 days. From the experiment, the use of ethephon @ 1000 ppm and Ethephon @ 750 ppm was found more effective regarding banana ripening and other parameters. On the final day of storage, the highest (2.937) pulp to peel ratio was recovered with ethephon @ 1000 ppm. The maximum TSS/TA ratio (31.51) was recorded in bananas treated with ethephon @ 750 ppm. The highest vitamin C content (6.285 mg/100g) was observed with ethephon@1000 ppm. The respondent gave a higher score for fruits kept as control than ethephon treated banana. Overall acceptability regarding sweetness, flavor was superior in control banana than the ethephon treated banana. The minimum spoilage loss was recorded with ethephon @ 1000 ppm (25.0%) and ethephon @500 ppm (25.0 %). From the experiment the concentration of ethephon 1000 ppm and 750 ppm was found to be effective for banana ripening
Improvement of postharvest quality and shelf life of banana cv. Malbhog using different plant extracts and modified atmosphere packages in Chitwan, Nepal
No full textBanana has a very short storage life. It is highly perishable, and therefore susceptible to several diseases resulting in extensive postharvest losses. A research entitled “Improvement of Postharvest Quality and Shelf life of Banana cv. Malbhog using different Plant Extracts and Modified Atmosphere Packages in Chitwan, Nepal” was conducted at the Post-Harvest Horticulture laboratory of Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal. The main objective of the research is to know the appropriate plant extracts and modified atmosphere package (MAP) for banana ripening and to now the effect of different plant extract on disease incidence and severity of banana. The experiment was laid out in Completely Randomized Design which consisted of eight treatments viz. Control, Garlic extracts, Neem extracts, Onion extracts, Sesamum oil, Ginger extract, Unperforated low-density polyethylene (50 µm) containing cotton soaked with KMnO4 and perforated low-density polyethylene (50 µm) containing cotton soaked with KMnO4 respectively and replicated thrice. Different post-harvest parameters were recorded at three days intervals for 15 days. From the experiment, the lowest firmness (0.467kg/cm2) and the highest pulp (4.075) to peel ratio was noted with control. The maximum vitamin C content (6.633 mg/100 g) was recorded with the Neem extract. Regarding the organoleptic test, the index value of overall acceptability (0.87), sweetness (0.80) and flavor (1.0) were depicted highest with control whereas the low-density polyethylene containing cotton dipped in KMnO4 resulted in minimum spoilage loss (43.77%). The minimal disease incidence was noticed with the unperforated LDPE containing KMnO4 (25%) followed by Neem extracts. From the experiment, it was concluded that the low-density polyethylene-containing cotton dipped in KMnO4 and Neem extract performed significantly better in terms of post-harvest parameters and disease incidence. Further studies regarding the use of other plant extracts and modified atmospheric packages were recommended
A Method of Transformation for Generalized Hypergeometric Function 2F2
No full textBy employing an addition theorem for the confluent hypergeometric function, Paris R.B.[3], has obtained a Kummer-type transformation for a 2F2 (x) hypergeometric function with general parameters in the form of a sum of 2F2 (-x) functions. Recently, Choi Junesang and Rathie Arjun K.[1], has obtained the same result without using the addition theorem. The aim of this paper is to derive the result of Paris R.B.[3], with change in the general parameters without using the addition theorem in the line of Choi Junesang and Rathie Arjun K.[1]. Corresponding author E.mail:- [email protected], [email protected]
Factors influencing in Networking Activities in SMEs : An exploratory study of factors that initiate networking activities in case of SMEs
No full textSMEs (Small and Medium Sized Enterprises) are known as the backbone of an economy and they serve in the regional development of a country through the employment opportunities it generates. They differ from the large companies in terms of size, resources (financial, human etc.) and also the role of the entrepreneur where in an SME the entrepreneur is the owner as well as the manager. Talking about the similarity with large companies, networking also holds an utmost importance to an SME (Small and Medium Sized Enterprise). Networking is one of an important activity of a firm in order to deal with the competitive business market. SMEs having features of less resources require networking in order to be able to have their business running. But as there are differences in SMEs and large companies, there also holds differences in how these companies perceive networking and the benefits they want to acquire through it. In this paper we study on the factors responsible to motivate or initiate networking activities in SMEs. From our study on these factors we found factors such as, Resource dependency theory, Inter-organizational learning through networks, culture’s influence on networking etc. With these factors affecting networking, we wanted to find if these were the motives behind networking activities by SMEs. Our empirical study was conducted within the SMEs situated in the Umea region. In this research we used an inductive point of application and the qualitative strategy in order to know the reasons behind SMEs steps towards networking. The data we have used in this thesis consist of both primary and secondary sources. Then after, we gathered the information through face-to-face interview with the owners and the responsible person of respective company. These persons have a good insight into the company’s networking activities as well as its factors. It is finding out the factors responsible to initiate networking specifically among SMEs. We found that the degree of influence of factors vary from SMEs to SMEs, depending upon the nature of SMEs, entrepreneurs, network actors and so on. Therefore, some factors have high influence and some factors have low or even neutral influences as well.
Socio-economic Factors Influencing Adoption of Fertilizer for Maize Production in Nepal: A Cast Study of Chitwan District
No full textSoil fertility is considered as the most important constraint to increase maize production in Nepal. Although farmers generally apply farmyard manure available on their farms, there is increasing trend towards the use of fertilizers that is likely to augment maize production in Nepal. This study was carried out to identify the influence of socio-economic factors of the improved maize adopters on the decision to adopt fertilizers in the Chitwan district of Nepal, using the survey data collected from 117 farm households in May-June 2005. The impact of age, education, family size, farm size, extension service, credit use, manure application, off-farm income and timely irrigation availability on the adoption of fertilizers were analyzed using the Tobit regression model. The major factors having positive influence on use of fertilizer in maize production were found to be family size, farm size, credit use, off-farm income and irrigation availability. There is need of adequate irrigation facility and assured credit availability to the farmers in the study area. Further, creation of off-farm activities is crucial to obtain additional household income to fulfill cash requirements required for investment in improved technologies. The present study emphasize the provision of technical support via training, seminars, field demonstrations to increase the adoption of fertilizers to improve maize productivity and consequent food security in Nepal.Maize, Soil fertility, Food security, Tobit model, International Development,
Socio-economic Factors Influencing Adoption of Fertilizer for Maize Production in Nepal: A Cast Study of Chitwan District
No full textSoil fertility is considered as the most important constraint to increase maize production in Nepal. Although farmers generally apply farmyard manure available on their farms, there is increasing trend towards the use of fertilizers that is likely to augment maize production in Nepal. This study was carried out to identify the influence of socio-economic factors of the improved maize adopters on the decision to adopt fertilizers in the Chitwan district of Nepal, using the survey data collected from 117 farm households in May-June 2005. The impact of age, education, family size, farm size, extension service, credit use, manure application, off-farm income and timely irrigation availability on the adoption of fertilizers were analyzed using the Tobit regression model. The major factors having positive influence on use of fertilizer in maize production were found to be family size, farm size, credit use, off-farm income and irrigation availability. There is need of adequate irrigation facility and assured credit availability to the farmers in the study area. Further, creation of off-farm activities is crucial to obtain additional household income to fulfill cash requirements required for investment in improved technologies. The present study emphasize the provision of technical support via training, seminars, field demonstrations to increase the adoption of fertilizers to improve maize productivity and consequent food security in Nepal
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