{"title":"Determinats of Size of Trade : A Cross Country Analysis","authors":"O. , Okonta Patrick","doi":"10.12816/0052299","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0052299","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":423908,"journal":{"name":"Singaporean Journal of Business Economics and Management Studies","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130574425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nigeria Customs Service : Sources of Intelligence and Border Security","authors":"Olukayode , Olomu Babatunde, Folasade , Adewumi Eyitayo, David , Alao Oladimeji","doi":"10.12816/0055076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0055076","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":423908,"journal":{"name":"Singaporean Journal of Business Economics and Management Studies","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115703908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yusuf , Suleiman, Jimoh , Abdulrasheed, Sani , Ibrahim Amin, Yusuf , Abiola Abubakar
{"title":"Application of Scientific Management Principles for Effective Management of Higher Institutions in Nigeria","authors":"Yusuf , Suleiman, Jimoh , Abdulrasheed, Sani , Ibrahim Amin, Yusuf , Abiola Abubakar","doi":"10.12816/0052301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0052301","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":423908,"journal":{"name":"Singaporean Journal of Business Economics and Management Studies","volume":"92 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117351766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Money Deposit Banks and the Effect of Interest Rate on Agribusiness","authors":"Esther Monisola Alao, Oluwakemi , Kolawole","doi":"10.12816/0052298","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0052298","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":423908,"journal":{"name":"Singaporean Journal of Business Economics and Management Studies","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129574763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. U. Kalu, Larry Chukwuemeka Unachukwu, Oti Ibiam
The study focuses on electronic customer relationship management and consumer behavior with special emphasis on diamond bank Plc. Retail financial services in all markets, including emerging markets, are undergoing major transformation that is driven by change, deregulation and customer sophistication. Electronic Customer service and specifically online customer relationship management in particular is crucial to attaining a sustainable competitive advantage, in the market place. The main objective of the study is to examine the effect of electronic customer relationship management on customer patronage. A survey design was adopted for the study and one hundred and ninety copies of structured questionnaire were used as primary data collection instrument which was distributed to customers of diamond bank in the study area. However, the postulated hypotheses were tested by employing the Pearson product moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC) statistical tool which was facilitated by the statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS). The study however showed that a significant relationship exists between e-CRM and consumer behavior. Furthermore, it was found that amongst the dimensions of e-CRM, e-commitment and e-satisfaction impacts more significantly on customer patronage. The study therefore concludes that Nigerian money deposit banks should increase their electronic platform strategies since they commensurably impact on their level of customer patronage. However, the study recommended that the key to efficient performance of Nigeria banking industry is hinged on their ability to identify, attract, retain and develop their customers better than competitors and could be achieved by improved e-trust, e-commitment and e-satisfaction. Limitation and suggestion for further studies was given.
{"title":"Electronic Customer Relationship Management and Consumer Behaviour : A Study of Diamond Bank PLC, Nigeria","authors":"A. U. Kalu, Larry Chukwuemeka Unachukwu, Oti Ibiam","doi":"10.12816/0048619","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0048619","url":null,"abstract":"The study focuses on electronic customer relationship management and consumer behavior with special emphasis on diamond bank Plc. Retail financial services in all markets, including emerging markets, are undergoing major transformation that is driven by change, deregulation and customer sophistication. Electronic Customer service and specifically online customer relationship management in particular is crucial to attaining a sustainable competitive advantage, in the market place. The main objective of the study is to examine the effect of electronic customer relationship management on customer patronage. A survey design was adopted for the study and one hundred and ninety copies of structured questionnaire were used as primary data collection instrument which was distributed to customers of diamond bank in the study area. However, the postulated hypotheses were tested by employing the Pearson product moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC) statistical tool which was facilitated by the statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS). The study however showed that a significant relationship exists between e-CRM and consumer behavior. Furthermore, it was found that amongst the dimensions of e-CRM, e-commitment and e-satisfaction impacts more significantly on customer patronage. The study therefore concludes that Nigerian money deposit banks should increase their electronic platform strategies since they commensurably impact on their level of customer patronage. However, the study recommended that the key to efficient performance of Nigeria banking industry is hinged on their ability to identify, attract, retain and develop their customers better than competitors and could be achieved by improved e-trust, e-commitment and e-satisfaction. Limitation and suggestion for further studies was given.","PeriodicalId":423908,"journal":{"name":"Singaporean Journal of Business Economics and Management Studies","volume":"84 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132439355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study evaluates the impact of loans given to small-scale businesses by the cooperative societies in Ondo State and the performance of small-scale business. Primary data were sourced using questionnaires and personal interview while the secondary data were obtained from unpublished book of accounts and old receipts of selected small-scale business entrepreneurs from Ondo State. A total of 142 small-scale businesses registered with the National Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Ondo State chapter were randomly selected. Data collected were analyzed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Specifically, the Pooled Least Square (PLS) regression technique was used which took the heterogeneity of individual firms into account. This was believed to enrich empirical analysis in a way that might not be possible if only cross-section or time series data were used. Findings revealed a strong and statistically significant relationship (p<0.05) between loan facilities of cooperative societies and indices of performance of small-scale businesses in Ondo State. Loan facilities granted by cooperative societies in Ondo State enhance the performance of small-scale businesses. Current assets were also found to be more loan sensitive than fixed assets. This seems to agree with financial and conventional wisdom since most cooperative societies grant short term finance to business owners. However, the fact that fixed assets is not loan sensitive contradicts the hypothesis of this study. Arising from the analyses and findings, the study therefore recommends that cooperative societies should seek long term capital from pensions and insurance companies in the country to enable them grant more loans to small businesses thereby improving the growth of the small-scale businesses. It is also recommended that all cooperative societies must be registered with monetary regulatory authorities so that their performances can be periodically evaluated and contribution to economic development determined.
{"title":"An Empirical Study of Cooperative Societies on Credit Delivery for Small and Medium Scale Businesses in Ondo State, Nigeria","authors":"F. Aribaba, O. L. Ahmodu, A. Yusuf","doi":"10.12816/0048617","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0048617","url":null,"abstract":"This study evaluates the impact of loans given to small-scale businesses by the cooperative societies in Ondo State and the performance of small-scale business. Primary data were sourced using questionnaires and personal interview while the secondary data were obtained from unpublished book of accounts and old receipts of selected small-scale business entrepreneurs from Ondo State. A total of 142 small-scale businesses registered with the National Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Ondo State chapter were randomly selected. Data collected were analyzed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Specifically, the Pooled Least Square (PLS) regression technique was used which took the heterogeneity of individual firms into account. This was believed to enrich empirical analysis in a way that might not be possible if only cross-section or time series data were used. Findings revealed a strong and statistically significant relationship (p<0.05) between loan facilities of cooperative societies and indices of performance of small-scale businesses in Ondo State. Loan facilities granted by cooperative societies in Ondo State enhance the performance of small-scale businesses. Current assets were also found to be more loan sensitive than fixed assets. This seems to agree with financial and conventional wisdom since most cooperative societies grant short term finance to business owners. However, the fact that fixed assets is not loan sensitive contradicts the hypothesis of this study. Arising from the analyses and findings, the study therefore recommends that cooperative societies should seek long term capital from pensions and insurance companies in the country to enable them grant more loans to small businesses thereby improving the growth of the small-scale businesses. It is also recommended that all cooperative societies must be registered with monetary regulatory authorities so that their performances can be periodically evaluated and contribution to economic development determined.","PeriodicalId":423908,"journal":{"name":"Singaporean Journal of Business Economics and Management Studies","volume":"114 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115742817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The model studies the optimization of mixed integer non-linear retail-chain multi-item model. In this model publicity and no items lost due to deterioration are the significant factors with the decision parameters are retailer’s order quantity publicity effort factor for multi-item and cycle time. Retailer’s order quantity for deteriorated multi-item is an integer and the publicity effort for each multi-item may be integer or fraction. So a heuristic approach is applied in a mixed integer nonlinear retail-chain multi-item model. The market demand may increase with the publicity of the multi-item over time when the units do not lost due to deterioration. In this model, publicity effort and replenishment decision are adjusted arbitrarily upward or downward for profit maximization model in response to the change in market demand within the planning horizon. The numerical analysis and comparative analysis show that an appropriate publicity policy can benefit the retailer. Finally, sensitivity analysis of the optimal solution with respect to the major inventory parameters is also studied to draw the managerial implications with retailer’s perspective.
{"title":"Retail-Chain Multi-Item Optimization : A Mixed Integer Non-Linear (MINL) Heuristic Approach","authors":"M. Pattnaik, P. Gahan","doi":"10.12816/0048616","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0048616","url":null,"abstract":"The model studies the optimization of mixed integer non-linear retail-chain multi-item model. In this model publicity and no items lost due to deterioration are the significant factors with the decision parameters are retailer’s order quantity publicity effort factor for multi-item and cycle time. Retailer’s order quantity for deteriorated multi-item is an integer and the publicity effort for each multi-item may be integer or fraction. So a heuristic approach is applied in a mixed integer nonlinear retail-chain multi-item model. The market demand may increase with the publicity of the multi-item over time when the units do not lost due to deterioration. In this model, publicity effort and replenishment decision are adjusted arbitrarily upward or downward for profit maximization model in response to the change in market demand within the planning horizon. The numerical analysis and comparative analysis show that an appropriate publicity policy can benefit the retailer. Finally, sensitivity analysis of the optimal solution with respect to the major inventory parameters is also studied to draw the managerial implications with retailer’s perspective.","PeriodicalId":423908,"journal":{"name":"Singaporean Journal of Business Economics and Management Studies","volume":"94 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126240105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
In quest for maximum profit, some business organisations neglect the idea of giving back to their host communities (the very foundation upon which their business runs) through Corporate Social Responsibility programmes. Consequently, such private organisations are being confronted with growing criticisms from their host communities for not recognising them as stakeholders in the business, and for neglecting the negative impacts of their business activities on them. Therefore, the broad objectives of this study are: to determine the relationship between private organisations’ sponsorship of free public enlightenment campaign programme on how best to keep the environment healthy and the level of public enlightenment on environmental issues in Enugu State, Nigeria; and to assess the relationship between private organisations’ free waste management programme and the presence of healthy environment in Enugu State, Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted for the study and Cochran (1963) formula was used in determining the sample size. A total of 475 respondents drawn from the State participated in the study. In testing the research hypotheses formulated in line with the specific objectives, Pearson product moment correlation coefficient statistical tool was applied. The findings indicate the following: first, that there is insignificant correlation between private organisations’ sponsorship of free public enlightenment campaign programme on how best to keep the environment healthy and the level of public enlightenment on environmental issues in Enugu State, Nigeria (r = .167, n = 475, p = .073 ˃ 0.05); second, that that there is a weak correlation between private organisations’ free waste management programme and the presence of healthy environment in Enugu State, Nigeria (r = .115, n = 475, p = .081 ˃ 0.05). Based on the findings, it is concluded that private organisations operating in Enugu State, Nigeria should be exhibiting commensurate Corporate Social Responsibility activities by implementing developmental programmes that will develop their host communities, and thereby give the inhabitants a sense of belonging.
在追求利润最大化的过程中，一些商业组织忽视了通过企业社会责任(Corporate Social Responsibility)项目回馈所在社区的想法(这是它们经营业务的基础)。因此，这些私人组织正面临着来自其所在社区越来越多的批评，因为它们不承认它们是企业的利益相关者，并且忽视了它们的商业活动对它们的负面影响。因此，本研究的主要目标是:确定私营组织赞助的关于如何最好地保持环境健康的免费公众启蒙运动方案与尼日利亚埃努古州公众对环境问题的启蒙水平之间的关系;评估尼日利亚埃努古州私人组织的免费废物管理方案与健康环境之间的关系。本研究采用调查研究设计，采用Cochran(1963)公式确定样本量。共有475名来自该州的受访者参与了这项研究。在检验符合具体目标的研究假设时，运用Pearson积矩相关系数统计工具。研究结果表明:首先，在尼日利亚埃努古州，私人组织赞助的关于如何最好地保持环境健康的免费公众启蒙运动方案与公众对环境问题的启蒙水平之间没有显著的相关性(r = 0.167, n = 475, p = 0.073 0.05);第二，在尼日利亚埃努古州，私人组织的免费废物管理方案与健康环境之间存在弱相关性(r = 0.115, n = 475, p = 0.081 0.05)。根据调查结果，结论是，在尼日利亚埃努古州经营的私营组织应该通过实施发展计划来展示相应的企业社会责任活动，这些计划将发展其所在社区，从而给居民一种归属感。
{"title":"Corporate Social Responsibility Programme and Development of Host Communities in Enugu State, Nigeria","authors":"Imhanrenialena Benedict Ogbemudia","doi":"10.12816/0048618","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0048618","url":null,"abstract":"In quest for maximum profit, some business organisations neglect the idea of giving back to their host communities (the very foundation upon which their business runs) through Corporate Social Responsibility programmes. Consequently, such private organisations are being confronted with growing criticisms from their host communities for not recognising them as stakeholders in the business, and for neglecting the negative impacts of their business activities on them. Therefore, the broad objectives of this study are: to determine the relationship between private organisations’ sponsorship of free public enlightenment campaign programme on how best to keep the environment healthy and the level of public enlightenment on environmental issues in Enugu State, Nigeria; and to assess the relationship between private organisations’ free waste management programme and the presence of healthy environment in Enugu State, Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted for the study and Cochran (1963) formula was used in determining the sample size. A total of 475 respondents drawn from the State participated in the study. In testing the research hypotheses formulated in line with the specific objectives, Pearson product moment correlation coefficient statistical tool was applied. The findings indicate the following: first, that there is insignificant correlation between private organisations’ sponsorship of free public enlightenment campaign programme on how best to keep the environment healthy and the level of public enlightenment on environmental issues in Enugu State, Nigeria (r = .167, n = 475, p = .073 ˃ 0.05); second, that that there is a weak correlation between private organisations’ free waste management programme and the presence of healthy environment in Enugu State, Nigeria (r = .115, n = 475, p = .081 ˃ 0.05). Based on the findings, it is concluded that private organisations operating in Enugu State, Nigeria should be exhibiting commensurate Corporate Social Responsibility activities by implementing developmental programmes that will develop their host communities, and thereby give the inhabitants a sense of belonging.","PeriodicalId":423908,"journal":{"name":"Singaporean Journal of Business Economics and Management Studies","volume":"316 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133777999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Alemu, Belaynew Asrie Mola, Tewabe Gashaw Yitayew
Social responsibility of business entities is the great challenge for this century. Many big companies and organizations are grabbing huge profits from the local market without identifying the sustainable practices and ignoring the international standards for product manufacturing. This article was set out to assess the practice of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its relationship on organization perceived performance: case of Ethiopian manufacturing firms. Primary data were collected from 121 Ethiopian manufacturing firms. The respondents were assessed on major area of corporate social responsibilities. Both Descriptive analysis and Spearman Correlation were used for assessing the Practice of CSR and measuring its relationship with perceived performance of the manufacturing firms. Data analysis using SPSS revealed that CSR is a familiar concept in the sector as most of the manufacturing firms engage in CSR activities. At the same time, the major areas of focus of the CSR includes Protecting the environment, Waste management, building open area (statues), Funding the needy people in case of emergency, establishing sport team, Funding children’s education, assisting the development projects of the country and sponsoring many social events and others. The results of correlation indicated a significant relationship between CSR practices and perceived performance of the manufacturing firms and perceived performance.
{"title":"Practice of Corporate Social Responsibility and Its Relationship on Organization Perceived Performance : Survey of Ethiopian Manufacturing Firms","authors":"B. Alemu, Belaynew Asrie Mola, Tewabe Gashaw Yitayew","doi":"10.12816/0048615","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0048615","url":null,"abstract":"Social responsibility of business entities is the great challenge for this century. Many big companies and organizations are grabbing huge profits from the local market without identifying the sustainable practices and ignoring the international standards for product manufacturing. This article was set out to assess the practice of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its relationship on organization perceived performance: case of Ethiopian manufacturing firms. Primary data were collected from 121 Ethiopian manufacturing firms. The respondents were assessed on major area of corporate social responsibilities. Both Descriptive analysis and Spearman Correlation were used for assessing the Practice of CSR and measuring its relationship with perceived performance of the manufacturing firms. Data analysis using SPSS revealed that CSR is a familiar concept in the sector as most of the manufacturing firms engage in CSR activities. At the same time, the major areas of focus of the CSR includes Protecting the environment, Waste management, building open area (statues), Funding the needy people in case of emergency, establishing sport team, Funding children’s education, assisting the development projects of the country and sponsoring many social events and others. The results of correlation indicated a significant relationship between CSR practices and perceived performance of the manufacturing firms and perceived performance.","PeriodicalId":423908,"journal":{"name":"Singaporean Journal of Business Economics and Management Studies","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126461396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The major objective of this study is assessing the challenges of mango fruit marketing in Assosa District, Western Ethiopia. There are 74 rural kebeles under Assosa District, from them 19 kebeles were selected based on the presence of mango fruit production which is 25% of total population. Among these, 7 of them were already incorporated in mango fruit cooperatives and the remaining 12 were not. Data were collected from 369 (155 households were from a member of mango fruit cooperatives and 214 were not) mango producing households through questionnaire and focus group discussion with selected 4 cooperative leaders from different kebeles, managers of mango fruit union, 4 mango producers who aren’t a members of mango fruit cooperatives and 2 representatives of Assosa District Agricultural office. Thematic content analysis was used to analyze data collected through focus group discussion. Finally, it was found that basic challenges in marketing of mango fruit includes: lack of market price information, loss of ownership on determining price for their product, lack of legal intermediaries in the market, lack of transportation, absence of nearby market, insufficient application of promotional tools, problems encountered during post-harvest process (pests and disease), problems in supply of chemicals and fertilizers, lack of support from government, and stiff competition specifically between unions and brokers. In addition, regarding farmers group, mango fruit producers who aren’t members of cooperatives were facing much more problems than farmers under cooperative in marketing their product.
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