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DEVELOPING AND VALIDATING THE TQM FRAMEWORK IN THE SULTANATE OF OMAN AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES CONTEXT

In the current time, the business environment is far away from being static since it is continuously going through and experiencing changing situations. Therefore, a company needs to perform multiple tasks to produce the products or services they offer. One individual cannot perform this. Therefore, the entire operation depends on the combination of the right people with the right qualification to do the job well. Hence, the primary objective of this study was to investigate the dimensions of TQM in the Sultanate of Oman Agriculture and Fisheries context. A self-administered questionnaire was developed basing on the literature review. A random sampling method was used to select the samples for this study. All the questions were tested for reliability, validity and unidimensionality through confirmatory factor analysis. Finally, SEM analysis was carried out to test the proposed model for TQM. This study proposed five sub-constructs for TQM. Therefore, proper TQM policies need to identify which will lead any organisations towards success. JEL: O13; Q10; Q15; O10 Article visualizations:
Gender Analysis of Rice Production Efficiency in Osun State: Implication for the Transformation Agenda

This study examined the gender characteristics in the efficiency of rice production in Osun state. Primary data were elicited from 100 rice farmers with the aid of structured pre-tested questionnaire and analysed using frequency counts, budgetary analysis and stochastic frontier production function. Findings showed that the majority (62%) of the farmer were males, below 50 years of age (52%) with only 6 years of formal education (58%) having farming as their primary occupation (65%) and cultivating up to 5 hectares of land (66%), while, only 42% of the female farmers were below 50 years of age. Most (71%) respondents had up to 6 years of formal education, cultivated up to 5 hectares (61%) of land, few (18%) chose farming as primary occupation. The budgetary analysis revealed that N2.18 profit accrued to every N1 invested in rice production. Hiring an additional female labour during planting improved total output by 7.1kg, while an extra male labour hired during land clearing, fertilizer application and harvest reduced output by 46.4kg, 35.5kg and 11.2kg respectively. A naira increase in the cost of fertilizer increases total output by 2.7kg. The study concluded that male farmers’ were more efficient than the female farmers. Farmers’ efficiency can be enhanced through mechanisation and fertilizer input supply; while provision of postharvest equipment will help women diversify into value addition.
Knowledge of medical staff about the principles of radiation protection in Bandar Abbas City

Background: Radiation has a negative biologic effect, which depends on the duration of exposure and dose. This study aimed to assess knowledge of the principles of radiation protection among medical staff in educational hospitals in Bandar Abbas University of Medical Sciences. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on 105 health workers who were exposed to radiation during 2018. The sample size was determined by Cochran’s statistical formula. The sampling method was the census method. Our target group was all employees who used radiation as part of their work. Data gathering tool was a researcher-made demographic questionnaire and a checklist containing 21 radiation protection principles. To each correct answer, the score of 1 and each wrong answer was given a zero score. Data then analyzed using SPSS version 20 software, P-value<0.05 was considered as significant difference. Result: Based on the findings, the mean scores of the participants was 10.26, and the lowest and highest score were 6 and 16, respectively. Also, there was a significant relationship between education level, workplace, work experience, and continuing education with the level of knowledge of the principles of radiation protection (P-value<0.05). Conclusion: The average level of knowledge of the medical staff was related to the level of education and retraining courses. It is suggested that regular training courses on radiation protection should be held for all employees using radiation.
Complexities of Social Capital in Boards of Directors

Despite considerable scholarly attention to the social connections of board members, empirical studies of the effects of board social capital on organizational outcomes, such as performance, often produce contrasting results. This study aims to address this conundrum. Building on extant literature, this study argues that the social ties of board members ought to be considered as elements of an integrated system of social connections. Consequently, it is argued that understanding the effects of board social capital on organizational outcomes requires explicit consideration of the interplay between the type of resources board members derive from social ties to actors inside and outside the organization. Subsequently, it is proposed that complementarity and substitution effects between the resources individual board members bring to the board will contribute to high firm performance. The empirical results, based on a study of the board social capital of listed firms in China, support these arguments and provide new and counterintuitive insights into the combinations of social ties leading to high firm performance and underperformance. These results contribute to extant research on board social capital by advancing a configurational perspective on the link between the social ties of board members and firm performance. In addition, this study shows how alternative methods, such as fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA), may advance extant research on the behavioral aspects of boards of directors and contribute to exploration of complex causal relationships typical for organizational phenomena. 1 An earlier version of this paper was presented at the 34 Annual Conference of the Strategic Management Society (September, 2014)
OVERVIEW PELAKSANAAN TEACHING FACTORY TERHADAP KESIAPAN KERJA SISWA SMK MEMASUKI DUNIA INDUSTRI

Pendidikan SMK memiliki tujuan untuk mempersiapkan lulusannya dapat bersaing dalam dunia kerja sesuai jurusannya. Saat ini banyak sekali pengangguran yang diciptakan dari lulusan SMK. Hal ini dikarenakan kemampuan yang dimiliki siswa SMK tidak sesuai dengan yang diinginkan industri. Kesiapan kerja dibutuhkan oleh lulusan SMK agar dapat memilih dan mempersiapkan diri sesuai kompetensi dalam memasuki dunia kerja. Untuk itu dibutuhkan kurikulum yang dapat membentuk karakter dan kompetensi siswa yaiu kurikulum 2013. Teaching factory merupakan salah satu bentuk pembelajaran yang mendukung kurikulum K13. Model teaching factory ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi produktif siswa SMK dengan menggunakan enam langkah, yaitu menerima pemberi order , menganalisa order , menyatakan kesiapan mengerjakan order , mengerjakan order , melakukan quality control , dan menyerahkan order . Pendidikan kejuruan inilah yang mempersiapkan untuk memiliki profesi yang sesuai dengan bidang keahliannya. Pendekatan yang dilakukan untuk mengetahui dampak dari teaching factory ini dengan observasi pada guru maupun siswa yang terlibat. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa dengan pengalaman mengetahui kondisi di industri dari teaching factory maka siswa dapat memiliki kesiapan kerja yang sesuai dengan industri. Kesiapan kerja yang dimiliki juga akan berpengaruh untuk mengurangi angka pengangguran yang ditimbulkan oleh lulusan SMK.
Intelligent agent technology: what affects its adoption in hotel food supply chain management?

Purpose The study adopted a conceptualized technological, organizational and environmental (TOE) model to empirically investigate the factors affecting hotel managers’ attitudes toward intelligent agent technology (IAT) adoption in the hotel food supply chain management (HFSCM) and their intentions for future adoption. Design/methodology/approach In-person survey was carried out in luxury hotels in Florida. Findings The findings indicated that merely 5.7 per cent of hotels are fully implementing IAT. Perceived benefits, reliability, quality of human resources, information intensity and market capabilities had a statistically significant positive impact on hotel managers’ attitudes. However, complexity and cost had a negative influence on hotel managers’ attitudes toward IAT adoption in the HFSCM. Managers’ attitude further positively influences their intention to adopt. Practical implications The validated model helps guide hotel decision makers who are considering IAT adoption in the HFSCM. Hotels that are seeking sources for competitive advantages would better consider the TOE factors in IAT adoption prior to making a decision. Originality/value This is the first study that examined IAT adoption in the hotel industry from a theoretical and empirical perspective. The validated model proposed for the adoption of IAT in HFSCM enriched the TOE model and the diffusion of innovations theory.
The co-management and stakeholders theory as a useful approach to manage the problem of overtourism in historical cities – illustrated with an example of Krakow

The development of tourism is emerging in some places of the world’s destinations and the problem of overtourism is an expression of the mechanisms and behaviours of entities in the public space that is a city or region. For many years, on the practical and theoretical ground, various ways of describing these phenomena have been sought. These include the theory of stakeholders that combines approaches that refer to strategic management, value-chain theory, resource-based theory, CSR concepts or those embedded in the institutional concept, game theory and the theory of property rights. The paper aims to discuss these issues. ,The paper discusses the overtourism problem from the point of view of selected aspects of stakeholder theory on the example of one of the most popular cities in the world – Krakow, where for several years there has been a discussion about overtourism and the effects of this phenomenon for residents, enterprises and other stakeholders. It can be hypothesised that the stakeholder theory and co-management can be an inspiration to seek a solution to this growing problem. ,The result of the discussed problems is the indication of the role of stakeholders in the appearance of the ovetourism phenomenon and the protection of activities aimed at implementing the co-management concept at the local and international level. ,Here are not many research results and the empirical data describing the problem from point of view stakeholder theory connected with overtourism. It is also the problem of overlapping different approach and theories. This shows possibilities to grow of research in this field. ,Stakeholders theory help to solve many problems in corporate management as well as in public institutions. It gives the possibilities to include in analysis different social groups and entities. This kind of research and approach could be used for creating of the regional policies and sustainable development. An important role to play in the process of creating co-operative structures between stakeholders has co-managerial and academic environments. They can be a place for both discussions, conducting research and a meeting place for thematic groups solving specific problems. ,Overtourism is a problem concerning various areas of functioning of historical cities. They are obliged to provide and protect the cultural heritage of all humanity. The theory of stakeholders and the co-management concept create the possibility of managing the ovetourism phenomenon. They have, therefore, an important social aspect. Their goal is to cooperate and integrate activities around key social and economic problems at the local, national and international levels. ,It is an adaptation and searching of methods for describing the new phenomena in tourism and cities development. It is an attempt at a holistic approach to problems related to the common space and resources owned by various stakeholders.
Healthcare Coverage and Affordability in Nigeria: An Alternative Model to Equitable Healthcare Delivery

Healthcare delivery in Nigeria has faced major challenges toward achieving universal health coverage. While significant progress was made in the first two decades after the country's independence in 1960, the economic downturn resulting from the plummeting of oil price of which Nigeria was dependent led to a series of twists and turns in the health sector. Health policies were subsequently influenced by external forces, and the adoption of the structural adjustment program signaled a shift from a predominantly welfare scheme to the introduction of user fee and the resultant proliferation of private healthcare provision. This paper discusses the crises that followed the turbulent health policies ever since by identifying some key factors that were glossed over by successive government regimes in formulating health policies in Nigeria. The paper concludes by suggesting a more inclusive model that will ensure equitability in the health sector and accessibility to healthcare services in the country.
Examining the Impact of Transformational Leadership on the Strategic Decisions Effectiveness of Jordanian Microfinance Companies

This study aims to investigate the effect of transformational leadership on strategic decisions effectiveness. A survey method was employed for the collection of data from Microfinance companies of Jordan. The data were analyzed using Multiple Regression technique to empirically test the study hypothesis. The results demonstrate that transformational leadership positively affects strategic decisions effectiveness. Organizations should invest more to build transformational leadership capability for their managers, and provide them with adequate training programs in different aspects of transformational leadership. In addition, if these organizations are aiming to enhance strategic decisions effectiveness, they should focus on attracting and hiring managers that have a transformational leadership attributes. Moreover, they should also take into consideration the other factors like the ability to create managerial acceptance to decisions, generate new ideas, and provide innovative alternatives and choices for the enhancement of strategic decisions effectiveness. However, the current study, compared to the existing literature, contributes to the impact of transformational leadership on strategic decisions effectiveness, especially in Jordan’s business settings.
Top management commitment, corporate social responsibility and green human resource management

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the relationship between top management commitment, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and green human resource management (GHRM). Design/methodology/approach A self-administered questionnaire was adopted to perform a systematic collection of data from manufacturing and service organisations in Malaysia. The partial least squares method was used for the conceptual framework of the study. Findings The observed findings indicate a significant positive relationship between top management commitment and CSR, as well all dimensions of GHRM. However, counterintuitively, the relationship between CSR and GHRM was found not to be as significant as expected (except for CSR and green analysis/job description), which can be explained through the emerging perspective that CSR and HRM should be linked. Research limitations/implications The findings provide insights as to the nature of GHRM and how it is affected by CSR and top management commitment in an emerging economy – in this particular study, Malaysia. Moreover, the observed results highlight the crucial importance of top management commitment in implementing GHRM practices and CSR efficiently in order to create positive environmental performance. Originality/value The authors believe that, to date, no study has explored the links between top management commitment, CSR and GHRM using empirical data from Malaysia, as well as that this research is an important emerging topic for researchers, academicians and practitioners.
Determinants of Related Party Transactions in Jordan: Financial and Governance Factors

This study aims to explore the financial and governance factors that determine related party transactions (RPTs) in the developing country context of Jordan. To do so, a multiple regression model was developed and used. Results show that RPTs are negatively related with CEO-duality and board independence, while they are positively related with firm leverage, ownership concentration, board size, and audit quality. However, no statistically significant relation was found between RPTs and firm profitability or board political connections. Several of these relations (or lack of relations) are contrary to the findings of extant studies from more-developed countries, and can arguably be attributed to the prevalence of the closelyheld business model in Jordan, where, regardless of the firm's financial conditions, high ownership concentration and close relations among board and top executive management positions are common, and the demand for an audit service of high quality is limited. Practical implications of these findings include that regulatory authorities in Jordan should enhance regulations and corporate governance codes to protect small shareholders and other stakeholders and restrict the power of dominant shareholders that makes them able to engage in illegitimate RPTs. In doing so, it also has to improve its monitoring of companies more likely to engage in such RPTs.
Determinants of Cash Holdings: A Study of Manufacturing Firms in India

This article investigates the determinants of cash holdings of Indian manufacturing firms. We investigate firm specific determinants such as Firm Size, Growth Opportunities, Leverage, Cash Flow, Dividend, Net Working Capital, R&D Expenditure, Assets Tangibility, Profitability, Interest Expenses, Cash Conversion Cycle, Inverse of Altman’s Z score, Firm Age and Cash Flow Volatility using a sample of 500 manufacturing firms for a period from 2005-2017. The study finds that Growth Opportunities, Leverage, Cash Flow, Dividend, Net Working Capital, R&D Expenditure and Profitability positively affect cash holdings whereas Firm Size, Assets Tangibility and Interest Expenses negatively affect cash holdings. Further, Firm Size and Growth Opportunities support the trade-off theory. Cash Flow and Profitability support the pecking order theory. Moreover, Growth Opportunities support both trade-off theory and pecking order theory. However, Cash Conversion Cycle, Inverse of Altman’s Z score, Firm Age and Cash Flow Volatility have insignificant impact on cash holdings.
Determinants of Continuance Intention to Use Open Data Website: An Insight from Indonesia

Open data is a flagship initiative in open government program to increase transparency, social and commercial value, and participatory governance. Open data is a relatively new field and the factors affecting its continuance use by citizen has not been widely studied. A better understanding of these factors can help government to formulate policies and strategies that can improve the acceptance and use of open data website. The research model is based on the Theory of Planned Behavior and integrated with the technology quality and trust factors. Data collection was conducted using questionnaire. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to test the research model. The results show that attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and trust directly affect continuance intention to use open data website. Systems quality affects perceived ease of use, while information quality positively affects perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and trust. Both perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use affect user’s attitude. The analysis of this study suggests that each influencing factor provides implications for government to stimulate the continuance use of open data website.
Students’ adoption of Twitter as an information source: An exploratory study using the Technology Acceptance Model

This study explores the factors that affect students’ adoption of Twitter as an information source. It relies on a modified technology acceptance model (TAM). Data were gathered using a survey of 400 social sciences students from Kuwait University. Structural equation modeling was employed to examine the proposed relationships of six factors—perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, perceived enjoyment, social influence, behavioral intention, and actual use—on Twitter usage as an information source. The findings show that perceived enjoyment and social influence are stronger predictors of behavioral intention than perceived usefulness. Conversely, perceived ease of use was not significant antecedents of behavioral intention. The study also found that perceived ease of use influences only by perceived enjoyment. As expected, behavioral intention was an important antecedent of actual use. This study was limited to students of the College of Social Sciences at Kuwait University. Additional studies on the use of social media as an information source are recommended. This study is beneficial for higher educational institutions and academic libraries eager to understand the factors that motivate student adoption of Twitter as an information source for educational purposes.
Assessing the Indonesian Banking Risk: A Comparative Study between Islamic and Conventional Banks

Technological advances and deregulation have driven banks to capitalize their benefits into some diversification activities they choose in the financial industry. This paper investigates the relation between service activities and risk of Indonesian banking industry in the period of 2015-2017. This study employs Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with path analysis and multiple group analysis of 12 Islamic banks and 38 conventional banks. This study reveals that the Islamic banks appear to have more variable service activities and more stable risk than the conventional banks. For Islamic banks, non-financing income has a negative significant impact on bank risk; while commission income and trading income have a positive significant impact. Further, other non-financing income has a positive impact on bank risk. In the conventional banks, non-interest income has a positive impact on bank risk; while commission income has a negative impact. In addition, trading income also has a negative impact, and other non-interest income has a positive impact. These results imply that the Islamic banks emphasize the importance of expanding new service activities to reduce the risk. In conventional banks, diversified activities contribute to higher income volatility and debt level. Thus, they need to reduce the high cost of depositors which include savings, demand deposits, time deposits, and also interest costs of long-term debt as the sources of fund.