bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Specyfika pracy w sektorze publicznym na przykładzie wybranych jednostek administracji samorządowej powiatu brzezińskiego
Authors: Borowski Kamil
Published: September 2016

Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie praktycznych aspektów zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi w samorządzie terytorialnym. Przedmiotem badań są zjawiska, czynności i procesy zachodzące w sektorze publicznym. W badaniach własnych zastosowano metody pozwalające zdiagnozować istotę rozpatrywanego zagadnienia: obserwację, analizę dokumentów i ankietę.
W badaniu ankietowym wzięli udział pracownicy czterech urzędów z powiatu brzezińskiego: Urzędu Gminy Jeżów, Urzędu Gminy Brzeziny, Urzędu Miasta Brzeziny oraz Starostwie Powiatowym w Brzezinach. Wybór tych miejsc nie był przypadkowy. Postanowiono przeanalizować, jak funkcjonują samorządy na szczeblu gminy, miasta i powiatu. Pytania zawarte w ankiecie dotyczyły zarówno atmosfery pracy, zadań, obowiązków oraz obserwowanych praktyk funkcjonowania jednostek samorządu terytorialnego. Spostrzeżenia i uwagi pracowników różnych szczebli posłużyły do dalszej analizy i badań nad problematyką organizacji i funkcjonowania wybranych aspektów zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi w sferze publicznej.
Obecność firm japońskich w Unii Europejskiej
Authors: Plesiewicz-Świerczyńska Izabela
Published: September 2016

W artykule przedstawiono główne determinanty wyboru lokalizacji japońskich firm w Unii Europejskiej, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem firm Polsce. Zaprezentowano historię stosunków między dwoma partnerami handlowymi. Podczas wyboru lokalizacji w UE Japończycy biorą pod uwagę czynniki takie jak: dostępność i jakość zasobów ludzkich, potencjał rynkowy, rzeczywiste koszty nieruchomości, infrastruktura i sieć, a zwłaszcza koncentrację przemysłu. Dostępność wykwalifikowanych pracowników pracujących w dziedzinie nauki i technologii jest również jednym z głównych czynników wyboru lokalizacji przez japońskie firmy. Japońskie firmy inwestujące w projekty produkcyjne aktywnie wykorzystują korzyści z jednolitego rynku europejskiego.
Prosument na rynku energii w Polsce – próba oceny w świetle teorii kosztów transakcyjnych
Authors: Burchard-Dziubińska Małgorzata
Published: September 2016

Prosumpcja na rynku energii jest zjawiskiem stosunkowo nowym, ale o dużym potencjale rozwojowym. Świadczą o tym doświadczenia wielu krajów europejskich. Rozwój tego typu produkcji jest jednak silnie zdeterminowany przez otoczenie prawno-ekonomiczne sektora energetyki odnawialnej. Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie idei prosumenckiego wytwarzania energii i prawno – ekonomicznych uwarunkowań takiej działalności w Polsce a następnie ocena doświadczeń w świetle teorii kosztów transakcyjnych.
PENGARUH ZAT PENGATUR TUMBUH TERHADAP KEBERHASILAN SAMBUNG PUCUK KEPEL (Stelechocarpus burahol)
Authors: Rahardjo Mono , Djauharia Endjo , Darwati Ireng
Published: September 2016

Kepel (Stelechocarpus burahol) merupakan tanaman obat langka. Dahulu tanaman kepel hanya ditanam di lingkungan keraton khususnya di Jawa. Tanaman kepel pada umumnya diperbanyak melalui biji, oleh karena itu untuk memperbaiki kualitas dan mempercepat masa produksi maka diperlukan perbanyakan secara sambung pucuk. Tujuan penelitian untuk meningkatkan keberhasilan dan vigor benih hasil sambung pucuk. Penelitian sambung pucuk di laksanakan di rumah kaca, Balai Penelitian Tanaman Rempah dan Obat. Bahan tanaman kepel diperoleh dari Jawa Tengah. Penelitian dimulai dengan penyiapan batang bawah yang diperoleh dari biji kepel disemaikan di bak plastik kemudian setelah berkecambah dipindahkan ke polibag. Setek pucuk diperoleh dari pohon induk berumur lebih kurang 30-50 tahun, diambil dari Jawa Tengah. Perlakuan yang dicobakan adalah: tanpa ZPT (kontrol), luka sayatan di semprot dengan air, 25, 50, dan 100% air kelapa, dan larutan 500 ppm GA3. Percobaan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok dengan tiga ulangan. Setiap ulangan terdiri dari 10 tanaman. Parameter yang diamati adalah, persentase tanaman tumbuh setelah 1, 2, dan 3 bulan grafting, jumlah daun baru, panjang dan jumlah tunas baru. Pengamatan dilakukan setiap bulan selama tiga bulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persentase benih kepel hidup umur tiga bulan setelah penyambungan tertinggi pada perlakuan air (82,64%), tidak berbeda nyata dibandingkan dengan perlakuan 25% air kelapa dan kontrol (kering). Pemberian perlakuan air kelapa 25, 50, dan 100% tidak berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan persentase benih hidup, namun mampu mempertahankan vigor benih dari umur dua bulan sampai tiga bulan setelah penyambungan. Pemberian hormon GA3 dosis 500 ppm tidak berpengaruh terhadap persentase benih hidup, tetapi mampu mempertahahan vigor benih yang tumbuh.
PENGARUH SUHU DAN MEDIA PERKECAMBAHAN TERHADAP VIABILITAS DAN VIGOR BENIH PURWOCENG UNTUK MENENTUKAN METODE PENGUJIAN BENIH
Authors: Rusmin Devi , Suwarno Faiza C , Darwati Ireng , Ilyas Satriyas
Published: September 2016

Informasi tentang metode pengujian benih purwoceng (Pimpinella pruatjan) masih terbatas, terutama kebutuhan suhu dan media perkecambahan yang tepat. Percobaan bertujuan untuk mengetahui suhu dan media perkecambahan yang tepat dalam pengujian daya berkecambah benih purwoceng. Percobaan dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Fisiologi Tanaman, Balai Penelitian Tanaman Obat dan Aromatik, Bogor,sejak Maret sampai Mei 2009. Percobaan disusun dalam rancangan petak terbagi dengan tiga ulangan. Sebagai petak utama adalah suhu perkecambahan yang terdiri atasdua taraf (1) 18-200C (T1), dan (2) 23-250C (T2). Sebagai anak petak adalah lima jenis media (1) media kertas stensil/CD (cross-machine direction) (M1), (2) media pasir (M2), (3) media tanah (M3), (4) campuran media tanah dan kompos (1:1) (M4), dan (5) campuran media tanah, pasir dan kompos (1:1:1) (M5), sehingga diperoleh 30 kombinasi perlakuan. Hasil percobaan menunjukkan suhu perkecambahan 23-250C dengan media kertas stensil merupakan kombinasi perlakuan terbaik untuk metode pengujian viabilitas dan vigor benih purwoceng, berdasarkan nilai daya berkecambah (44%), potensi tumbuh maksimum (45,33%), indeks vigor (23,33%), dan kecepatan tumbuh (0,97% etmal-1).
THE POTENCY OF BOTANICAL INSECTICIDES TO CONTROL Aphis gossypii (HEMIPTERA:COCCOIDEA:APHIDIDAE) ON PATCHOULI PLANT
Authors: Mardiningsih Tri Lestari , Tarigan Nurbetti , Sukmana Cucu , Kardinan Agus
Published: September 2016

Attack of Aphis gossypii is one of constraints in cultivating of patchouli plant. An experiment with the purpose to examine the effectiveness of botanical insecticides to A. gossypii on patchouli plant. The experiment was carried out in Research Station of Indonesian Spice and Medicinal Crops Research Institute, at Cicurug, Sukabumi from June to October 2011. The experiment was arranged in a Randomized Block Design, nine treatments and three replications. The treatments were mixing of neem oil + soap nuts, neem oil + clove oil, neem oil + citronellal oil, neem oil + clove oil + citronellal oil, citronellal oil, clove oil, neem extract, carbosulfan, and control. Patchouli plants were planted with spacing of 40 cm x 60 cm. The number of plant population plot-1 was 25 plants and the number of sample plot-1 for observation was five plants. Sampling of observed plants was conducted diagonally. Observation was carried out by counting population of A. gossypii on one shoot. Application of insecticides was conducted one day after the first observation. Interval of application was every week, conducted eight times. Other parameters observed were plant height and production of patchouli. Results showed that all treatments of botanical insecticides were effective to decrease of A. gossypii population. The most effective treatment was that of neem extract with the value of  efficacy was more than 80% occurred at seven assessments. Plant high between treatment is not significant different.
KERAGAAN KARAKTER MORFOLOGI, HASIL DAN MUTU ENAM AKSESI JAHE PUTIH KECIL DI TIGA AGROEKOLOGI BERBEDA
Authors: Syukur Cheppy , Yusron Muhammad , Trisilawati Octivia
Published: September 2016

Jahe merupakan tanaman yang memerlukan lahan subur dan pupuk dosis tinggi untuk menghasilkan rimpang yang optimal. Ketersediaan lahan subur semakin terbatas, sedangkan harga pupuk semakin tinggi, sehingga diperlukan varietas jahe yang toleran ditanam di lahan marginal dengan input pupuk rendah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan keragaan karakter morfologi, hasil dan mutu aksesi jahe putih kecil pada budidaya dengan input pupuk rendah, atau tumbuh baik pada kondisi lahan marginal. Evaluasi plasma nutfah jahe toleran lahan marginal di lakukan di Kabupaten Lebak (Banten), Kulonprogo (Yogyakarta) dan Bantul (Yogyakarta). Bahan tanaman yang digunakan enam aksesi jahe putih kecil (JPK), menggunakan rancangan acak kelompok diulang empat kali. Pengamatan dilakukan terhadap karakter pertumbuhan tanaman (populasi tanaman, tinggi tanaman, jumlah anakan, jumlah daun, panjang daun, lebar daun, diameter batang) dan produksi rimpang segar serta kadar gingerol. Data dianalisis menggunakan ANOVA dilanjutkan dengan DMRT 0,5% apabila berbeda nyata. Hasil evaluasi keenam aksesi yang ditanam di lahan marginal dengan pemupukan dosis rendah, menunjukkan respon yang berbeda pada fase pertumbuhan maupun produksi. Aksesi 02 menunjukkan karakter diameter batang yang stabil di tiga lokasi, sedangkan aksesi lainnya tidak stabil. Aksesi 04 menunjukkan stabilitas pada karakter produksi rimpang segar dan kadar gingerol di tiga lokasi. Aksesi 04 menghasilkan bobot rimpang segar tertinggi (546,92 g rumpun-1) dan kadar gingerol lebih dari 1%, sehingga aksesi 04 berpotensi untuk dikembangkan di lahan marginal dengan input pupuk rendah.
STABILITAS HASIL DAN MUTU SOMAKLON HARAPAN NILAM (Pogostemon cablin Benth) PADA TIGA AGROEKOLOGI
Authors: Amalia NFN , Sirait Nursalam , Hadipoentyanti Endang
Published: September 2016

Nilam merupakan tanaman penghasil minyak atsiri, oleh sebab itu produksi, kadar dan mutu minyak merupakan faktor penting yang menetukan keunggulan suatu varietas. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui stabilitas hasil dan mutu lima somaklon harapan nilam di tiga agroekologi. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Banten (100 m dpl), Kuningan (400 m dpl) dan Purwokerto (600 m dpl) selama dua tahun (2011 sampai 2012). Somaklon harapan A, B, C, D, E dan varietas Sidikalang sebagai pembanding ditanam dengan rancangan acak kelompok (RAK) empat ulangan. Data perbedaan lima somaklon dianalisa menggunakan uji Duncan pada taraf lima persen. Stabilitas hasil dianalisa berdasarkan metode Eberhart dan Russell. Parameter yang diamati adalah produksi terna (basah dan kering angin), produksi minyak, kadar minyak dan mutu minyak (kadar patchouli alkohol). Hasil penelitian diperoleh somaklon harapan nilam A dan E yang stabil pada hasil terna, kadar minyak dan mutu minyak serta mampu beradaptasi pada semua tempat pengujian. Somaklon harapan nilam A unggul pada  produksi terna basah per tahun 36,62 t ha-1, produksi terna kering angin per tahun 12,67 t ha-1, produksi minyak per tahun 356,37 kg ha-1, kadar minyak 2,85%, serta kadar patchouli alkohol 32,53%. Somaklon harapan nilam E unggul pada produksi terna basah per tahun 37,73 t ha-1, produksi terna kering angin per tahun 12,56 t ha-1, produksi minyak per tahun 343,22 kg ha-1, kadar minyak 2,78%, kadar patchouli alkohol 32,31%. Perbedaan somaklon harapan A dan E terletak pada bentuk daunnya. Somaklon harapan A mempunyai bentuk pangkal daun tumpul (obtusus), ujung daun runcing-tumpul (acutus-obtusus) serta tepi daun bergerigi tumpul (crenatus). Somaklon harapan E mempunyai bentuk pangkal daun runcing (acutus), ujung daun runcing (acutus) serta tepi daun bergerigi tajam ganda (biserratus).
TANGGAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN BIOMASA PEGAGAN (Centella asiatica (L.) Urban) PADA APLIKASI FUNGI MIKORIZA ARBUSKULA DAN PEMUPUKAN DI TANAH ANDOSOL
Authors: Hartoyo Budi , Trisilawati Octivia , Ghulamahdi Munif
Published: September 2016

Penggunaan fungi mikoriza arbuskula (FMA) sebagai agensia hayati pada beberapa jenis tanaman saat ini mulai banyak mendapat perhatian. FMA diyakini berperan penting dalam meningkatkan pertumbuhan, perkembangan, produksi, dan mutu tanaman serta menghasilkan tanaman yang lebih tahan terhadap cekaman biotik dan abiotik.  Pupuk anorganik N, P, K digunakan sebagai sumber hara esensial pada budidaya pegagan (Centella asiatica). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari peran dan efektivitas FMA dan pemupukan terhadap pertumbuhan dan produksi biomasa tanaman pegagan pada tanah Andosol. Percobaan dilaksanakan dengan rancangan acak lengkap yang disusun secara faktorial, terdiri dari 2 faktor, diulang tiga kali. Faktor pertama ialah perlakuan FMA (inokulasi FMA dan tanpa FMA). Faktor kedua ialah dosis pupuk (5 taraf: tanpa pupuk sebagai kontrol, 25% dosis pupuk optimal, 50% dosis pupuk optimal, 75% dosis pupuk optimal, dan dosis optimal). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan FMA nyata meningkatkan pertumbuhan dan produksi pegagan yaitu jumlah stolon primer 26,46%, jumlah buku 12,20% dan jumlah daun pada stolon primer terpanjang 17,94%, serta bobot kering akar 25,76%, terna 17,53% dan total 18,85%. Selain itu, pegagan yang bersimbiosis dengan FMA pada perlakuan tanpa pupuk menunjukkan serapan hara N, P, K lebih tinggi (N 24,4%; P 20,3% dan K 4,2%) dibandingkan tanpa FMA.
Tacit knowledge, organizational learning and innovation in organizations
Authors: Stokvik Hanne , Adriaenssen Daniel , Johannessen Jon-Arild
Published: September 2016

Problem: We don’t know how tacit knowledge, organizational learning and innovation are linked. Research question: What is the relation between tacit knowledge, organizational learning and innovation? Methodology: Conceptual generalizing. Purpose: To create a link between tacit knowledge, organizational learning and innovation. Contribution: 1. The authors develop a typology for tacit knowledge and organizational learning that may help us to understand the interaction between different types of tacit knowledge, organizational learning and innovation. 2. The research of the authors shows that tacit knowledge may be said to have three faces: one conservative that limits the continuous improvement process, a second that guards an organization against imitation, and a third that promotes innovation. 3. The authors develop a theory, i.e., a system of propositions related to how do different types of tacit knowledge and organizational learning influence innovation?
Keywords: tacit knowledge, organizational learning, innovation. JEL Classification: M10
A Non-Parametric Propagation Condition Identification Method and Non-Line of Sight Mitigation Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Network
Authors: Chu Hao , Wu Cheng-dong
Published: September 2016

The wireless sensor network (WSN) has received increasing attention since it has many potential applications such as the internet of things and smart city. The localization technology is critical for the application of the WSN. The obstacles induce the larger non-line of sight (NLOS) error and it may decrease the localization accuracy. In this paper, we mainly investigate the non-line of sight localization problem for WSN. Firstly, the Pearson's chi-squared testing is employed to identify the propagation condition. Secondly, the particle swarm optimization based localization method is proposed to estimate the position of unknown node. Finally the simulation experiments are implemented. The simulation results show that the proposed method owns higher localization accuracy when compared with other two methods.
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate: A Useful Tool for Early Detection of Airway Obstruction in School Children
Authors: Mehta Bharati , Garg Kunal , Ambwani Sneha , Bhandari Bharti , Bhagat Om Lata
Published: September 2016

Context:

Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is an effort-dependent parameter, emerging from the large airways within about 100-120 msec of the start of forced expiration. It measures the degree of obstruction in the airways. A child from an asthmatic family, having significantly low PEFR values than its height and age matched peers, can be considered under impending asthma category.

Aims:

The present study was proposed to detect early stages of airway obstruction in school going children.

Settings and Design:

Observational study conceived in the department of Physiology, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Methods and Material:

Hundred students of age group 7-15 years participated in the study. A family history for presence/absence of asthmatic symptoms was taken from all subjects. After anthropometric examination, PEFR values were recorded in standing position, using the Mini Wright Peak Flow meter after demonstrating them the right procedure. Three measurements were taken and the highest reading was recorded.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Fisher’s exact test was done to calculate the two tailed ‘P’ value, Odd’s ratio and relative risk.

Results:

Thirty-one Percent children with family history of airway obstruction showed PEFR values below 80% of the predicted value, while 5.74% who were not having any family history of asthma, also showed values below 80% of the predicted value. With Fisher’s exact test, the two tailed ‘P’ value was 0.0155 (significant).

Conclusion:

The results of this study support the vital role of PEFR related to changes in airflow, which eventually can result in early identification of children with airway obstruction.
Research-Practice Liaison in the Asian Scenario
Authors: Khan Smita
Published: September 2016

This keynote paper examines the position of global south in world scenario and calls attention to the urgent need of a responsive architecture to counter the negativities and callousness that is seeping into the built developments due to rapid economic growth. It discusses the nature of a responsive self-practice & observations of a recent research on learning environments, with focus on environ-behavior studies. It discusses the dire need of vital enrichment of policy and practice. The paper makes a case for E-B studies by exposing new challenges, nascent fields and the need to fine tune application of local and traditional learning enriched through people’s experience and feedback in the Asian context.2398-4295 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Global south; E-B studies; challenges; responsive practice & research
Public Participation: KL Draft City Plan 2020
Authors: Abdullah Jamalunlaili , Ahmad Che Bon , Mohd Sa’ad Sri Rahayu , Abdul Wahab Shariman
Published: September 2016

Local Plan of every city in the world reflects its policies and public needs. Hence, it is vital to decide the suitable process representing the public voice. This paper analyses the process of public participation during the preparation of the Kuala Lumpur City Plan (KLCP). Its objective is to determine the levels of awareness and activism, and the planning issues, objectives, and comments that concern the public most. The outcome is expected to shed more insights into the process of public participation in planning in Malaysia concerning the urban development of the Malaysian capital.2398-4295 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Public participation; Kuala Lumpur Draft City Plan 20; participatory planning; Kuala Lumpur
Efficacy and Decisional Balance to Intervene
Authors: Prayoga Tommy , Pea Amanda Giovani , Pradipto Yosef Dedy
Published: September 2016

Previous studies have shown the rate of domestic violence towards women in Indonesia is increasing. Researches in the field have found that one of the most effective ways to prevent the violence was the bystander. To understand the characteristics of bystander in the sample of teenager in Indonesia, this study seeks to determine the relationship between efficacy and Decisional Balance and likelihood to intervene. The result showed that there is a significant correlation between bystander efficacy and tendency to intervene, yet no empirical support for Decisional Balance.2398-4279 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Domestic violence; Bystander Intervention; Bystander Efficacy; Bystander Decisional Balance
Integration of Supply Chain in IBS Construction
Authors: Abd Shukor Ani Saifuza , Muhammad Halil Faridah , Mohammad Mohammad Fadhil , Mahbub Rohana
Published: September 2016

To ensure the success of IBS construction, the research will look at the integration means and factors that helped to integrate the IBS supply chains. Findings from semi-structured interviews with key IBS supply chain players revealed, human and behavioural factors, supply chain process and exchange flow, supply chain structure and collaboration and the working environment should be developed amongst the IBS supply chains. The findings contribute enabling factors to improve integration within IBS supply chains in the construction environment in Malaysia.2398-4279 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Construction environment; Industralised Building System; integration and supply chain
Metaphysics Relevancy in Contemporary Design
Authors: Saruwono Masran , Awang Lah Nor Aniswati
Published: September 2016

This paper presents the findings of a study on metaphysical approaches to building design. Three major Asian cultures are reviewed. There are similarities found in principles towards achieving the occupants’ well-being. Functionality became priority and rituals are performed at ensuring the well-being and prosperity of future occupants. Whereas, the Chinese-Buddhist practice which is known as Feng Shui, the Indian-Hindu tradition is based on Vastu-Vidya. The Malay-Islam is extractions from religious teachings written in a manuscript called ‘The Tajul Muluk’. The paper concludes that metaphysical approaches could still play its roles in the building design today.2398-4279 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Metaphysics; functional; environology
Customer Feedback Helps in Driving An Improved Service Culture: The Case of Five Star Hotels in Pune District
Authors: Pal Sanjeeb
Published: September 2016

In the present scenario of the Indian Hospitality Industry, service culture is a vital competitive policy which keeps both the customers happy and helps build a great base for Customer Loyalty. My paper is a modest attempt to examine the different feedback systems being followed by star category hotel and compare them from the view point of both the customers as well as the Hoteliers. The sample size used for the Customers was 150 out of which 110 actually responded which include both business and leisure travelers. The results show that the direct marketing tools used by hotels are very good to maintain contacts with the regular guest, but when it comes to relationship building, services provided at the hotels are the ones that help the most to build relationship and helps in driving an improved service culture.
A Study on Use of E- Resources in Recruitment and Selection Process in 5 Star Hotels
Authors: Sherkar Arun
Published: September 2016

E- recruitment also known as online recruitment is widely used by the HR in the hotel industry. The main purpose is to reduce cost, maximize utilization of human capital and ease in recruitment process. There is various e- recruitment techniques adopted by various Human Resource managers for e.g. Naukri. com, monster.com and various interviewing technique such as Skype, video calling are just a few in the list. The study is aimed to analyze the various e-recruitment techniques used for various levels in management and its impact on the recruitment process of hotels. However this study does not cover the negative impacts of e recruitment. The data was collected with help of a questionnaire circulated to the various HR personnel of the hotel industry of Pune city. The findings of the study suggest that, E-recruitment is a boon to the hotel industry there are several benefits to the HR managers practicing it, to apply online, a wide market i.e. national and international borders, cost saving, time saving and reduced administrative work can be stated as a few findings of the paper.
Employee Incentive Strategies and its Benefits to Standalone Restaurants in Pune
Authors: Kshirsagar Dhananjay P. , Mhashilkar Suraj
Published: September 2016

This paper describes the Employee incentives strategies adopted by Standalone restaurants (existing more than 3 years) in Pune. Rewards & Incentives have benefits for both employees and employers. It is believed that when recognized for performance and productivity, employees have increased morale, job satisfaction and involvement in organizational functions. As a result, employers experience greater efficiency and an increase in sales and productivity. Through workplace rewards and incentives, employers and employees enjoy a positive and productive work environment. This study emphasizes on whether Standalone restaurants in Pune do make use of Incentive strategies and its benefits to the restaurant owner.
An Analysis of the Methodology Adopted by Hotel Industry for Measuring Employee Productivity and the Challenges Faced Therein with Special Reference to Pune, Hyderabad and Bangalore Cities
Authors: Peshave Milind A. , Gujarathi Rajashree
Published: September 2016

Productivity management is a big challenge to organizations especially when the product is in the form of a service. The characteristics of service industry make productivity management in such industries more difficult and challenging. Hotel industry being a part of such a service industry faces a similar problem. This study is aimed at analyzing the challenges faced by hotels in measuring employee productivity and to suggest the most suitable method of measuring employee productivity in hotel industry. In an effort to do so, a survey in the form of a questionnaire and interviews was conducted from the sample comprising of 365 hotel employees from the management and the associates categories to understand their views on the entire process. The findings of his research state that Intangible Product is the biggest challenge in measuring employee productivity in hotels and Number of guest praises / positive feedbacks received per department / person and Percentage of repeat guests generated are the most suitable methods to measure employee productivity in hotels. However, a significant difference has been observed in the comparative study of hotel industry of Pune, Hyderabad & Bangalore cities.
Socio Demographic Characteristics of Tourists from Maharashtra Visiting Goa
Authors: Shahane Rasika , Fernandes Mayola
Published: September 2016

The Maharashtrian tourists travel to Goa in large number every year. To date there are very few studies focusing on this group of tourists. This study represents an exploratory attempt to capture the underlying reasons for tourists decisions to visit a destination. The main objective is to understand the specific case of tourism in the Indian state of Goa, investigating, the socio-demographic characteristics of Maharashtrian tourists who are drawn to it. The study also examines the motivations, socio-demographic profiles, consumption patterns and image of the destination that the tourist holds.The findings can be utilized for formulating strategies to attract, maintain and retain more number of Maharashtrian tourists visiting Goa.
A study of Importance of English Language Proficiency in Hospitality Industry and the Role of Hospitality Educators in Enhancing the Same Amongst The Students
Authors: Prabhu Arati , Wani Prachi
Published: September 2016

The study is undertaken to understand the importance of English language skills in the Indian hospitality industry, and the gaps therein. It studies the challenge as it exists in Pune city, and how AISSMS College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology has attempted to address the issue(s). The study aims at gathering primary information by means of questionnaires. It sheds light on the gap between existing and desired standards of English proficiency. It also highlights the attempts by the three important stakeholders in order to address the issue. Though, attempts are made from the industry, teachers and students, it is recognized that joint efforts need to be made to tackle the problem collectively and from all sides. It is an urgent calling for innovative teaching learning practices and encouraging sound develop initiatives and commitment. The primary data is across the cross section of Pune hoteliers, teachers and students of the college. The findings reflect the importance of English as the universal medium of communication, and its importance in rendering quality service and importantly.
A Cohesive Analysis of Factors Affecting the Tourist Destination Image of Delhi
Authors: Arora Usha , Hazarika Deepti Dabas
Published: September 2016

Economies all over the world are moving towards a focus on services. Tourism has emerged as a major contributor to economies all over the world. This is why specific focus is being placed on tourism, as Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) concentrate their efforts on tourism. India has been one of the countries where the share of tourism in national income has steadily been increasing. As the national capital, the city of Delhi has a major role to play in the tourist inflow to the country, as well as within the country. Successful tourism marketing requires that the concepts of tourist destination and underlying factors are comprehended in detail. An analysis of the available, pertinent literature on the area shows the manner in which numerous factors come together to form the image of a tourist destination. In fact, it needs to be understood that image formation may be done differently for different consumers. This further necessitates a detailed study of the factors influencing tourist destination image.
Study of Recyclable Waste Generated in Pune Star Hotels with Reference to Guest Rooms
Authors: Dongre Rina , Joshi Sarika
Published: September 2016

Hotels everywhere are growing with the growth in the number of tourist. These hotels generate large amount of solid and hazardous waste. To manage this waste effectively at the hotel level has become a major challenge for the guest. It is due to various reasons like management attitude to awareness amongst guest, or employee behavior. At the same time if managed effective by overcoming these challenges, it also benefits the hotel in terms of monetary benefits to recognition in the society and even awards and certification. By recycling these wastes, a hotel can reduce operating costs, and maintain sustainability. This study is based on the waste management practices followed by some of the five star properties in Pune. It also discusses about the challenges faced by these hotels in doing so. It focuses on some of the benefits to the hotel in managing the waste generated in hotel rooms. To conduct this research, primary data was collected by approaching the hotels through a structured questionnaire and obtaining their views on the benefits and challenges of managing hotel room waste. The result of the data analysis reveals that all the hotels consciously follow recycling practices. However the methods and the amount of recycling vary from hotel to hotel.
A Comparative Study on GSTS Used in Hotels in Pune
Authors: Ranade Priya , Chavan Trupti
Published: September 2016

In order to be successful in the market it is not sufficient to attract new customers, hotels/managers must concentrate on retaining existing customers implementing effective policies of customer satisfaction and loyalty. In hotel industry customer satisfaction is largely hooked upon quality of service. A management approach focused on customer satisfaction can improve customer loyalty, thus increasing the positive image of the hotel. Hotels use a variety of techniques to track Guest satisfaction levels. This research tracks down which are the best and the most used techniques adopted by the hotels and explains why GSTS and online feedback serves as the best method out of all the various techniques. It categorically explains various timelines followed transparency level and hierarchy at which such GSTS reports are reviewed. This research also evaluates the use, effect, and convenience of the GSTS on hotels in Pune region. The data is clearly represented in form of pie charts and graphs to understand the findings at a glance.
Perception of Final Year Hotel Management Students towards Working in Hotel Industry
Authors: Pol Rajeshree S. , Patil Hemraj
Published: September 2016

Although the development of hotel industry can create new job opportunities it is often criticized that the hotel industry provides low skilled and less paid jobs. If todays students are going to be the hotel managers of tomorrow its important to understand their perceptions about hotel jobs. This paper focuses on final year students who have completed their industrial trainings and are ready for placement in hotels. The study finds that the students respondent neither favorable nor unfavorable towards the hotel jobs. The findings also show that there is willingness to work in hotel related jobs or study further about hospitality industry. Though the impact is debatable, a students negative work experience during the industrial training can influence their image of hotel industry.
Environmental Management Practices in the Hotel Industry for Eco Tourism & Its Sustainability
Authors: Rai Ajay Kumar Mithilesh
Published: September 2016

As per my pilot study conducted on Star Hotels (3-5) to see the degree of Greenness in operation using Environmental Management Practices Indicators for Sustainability & Profitability as well in due course and measuring their impact on guest satisfaction. Based on the findings it was observed that there was a positive impact of innovative green practices, service quality, courtesy, competency and responsiveness (CCR) of staff on guest satisfaction level in the hotel.
Community Development and Role of Tourism: A Case Study of Tourist Destination Manali in Himachal Pradesh (India)
Authors: Sunil
Published: September 2016

Tourism sector has a significant role in the economic development of our country. Tourism sector has contributed 6.88 percent to the GDP and has 12.36 percent share in employment (direct and indirect) in the year 2014. It has also a significant share in foreign exchange earnings. The benefit of tourism mostly goes to the local community (Sonya & Jacqueline, Mansour E. Zaei & Mahin E. Zaei, 2013). In this paper, an attempt has been made to assess how the tourism industry has created an opportunity for the economic, political, social and cultural development of the local community at Manali in Himachal Pradesh (India) and also tried to study the problems that are associated with the tourism in the region. The study found that the tourism industry has been extending its contribution for the development of local community at Manali. It has been providing employment, business and investment opportunities, revenue generation for the government, encouraging the community to promote and preserve its art, culture and heritage, raising the demand of agriculture products, provided opportunities for local people to run and work in the transport business and by promoting MSMEs in the region. Besides the opportunities, the tourism industry has also added many problems to the local community. Traffic congestion, increase in water and air pollution, solid waste generation, degradation of the cultural heritage, ecological imbalances, rise in cost of living, increase in crime, noise and environment pollution, migration of people to the region, negative impact on local culture, and extra pressure on civic services during the tourists season, are the problems associated with the tourism. The study suggest that effective management of natural resources, dissemination of environment protection information, involvement of local community in decision making, professionalization in the working of local administration, extending the support of government in sponsoring the events, infrastructure development, tracking records of migrants with the help of local community to curb the crime rate, promotion and preservation of art, culture and heritage, involvement of NGOs, compliance of the rules can make tourism more beneficial in the development of local community.
Influence of ATMs on Spending Pattern: Situation at Technical Academic Institutions in India
Authors: Naik B. K. R. , Raja S. Rameez , S. Sujay , S. Varun N.
Published: September 2016

The use of ATMs in technical institutions is very interesting, and for many reasons for there are many questions that tend to pop up once the use of ATMs is called into question vis-a-vis the youth. Do students intermingle, influence each other and spend more? Does technical education make students more tech-savvy? Does the location of ATMs influence the withdrawal of cash- and more pressingly, do students withdraw more frequently when an ATM is placed near their hostel or near the college shopping areas? Does the availability of a 24 hour cash source make them spend more, eat out more, and skimp less? Does the ease of transaction make parents supply more money to student (albeit lesser amounts with greater frequency)? Does the introduction of more services than just the withdrawal of money make technically aware and e-comfortable students use these services? Do more ATMs in a limited area mean more cash withdrawn? All these questions have been deeply probed, and answered in this paper based on an exhaustive questionnaire survey conducted amongst the students of one of Indias premier technical academic colleges -National Institute of Technology, Trichy (NITT). This survey has also thrown up some interesting results. Most students feel they spend more due to the presence of ATMs in the campus. The popularity of ATMs seems to be on the rise-for there is a strong pitch for the inclusion of more features to the ATMs. However, and quite worryingly for ATM manufacturers, there is a high incidence of technical glitches occurring. On the whole, the survey seems to conclude that while the introduction of the latest technologies in e-governance is indeed a welcome trend, to sustain the technology and adapt it to a dynamic market environment, the technology must be subjected to relentless innovation and adaptation to local requirements.
A Study of Causality between Bank Credit and GDP Growth in India
Authors: Jotwani Dhiren
Published: September 2016

The factors that cause Economic growth are varied and diverse. Theory has however managed to identify certain key factors, of which finance is one. In recent years, there have been studies using econometric time-series analysis to study the short-run and long-run relationships between finance and growth, for various countries. This paper is a study of the Indian economy, where we try to determine the causal relationship between bank credit and economic growth. Data from 1972 to 2012 for the Indian economy has been used for this study. The results suggest that provision of bank credit leads to economic growth. However, an increase in economic growth may not lead to further provision of bank credit in the economy. In other words, there is unidirectional causality from bank credit to growth.
A Study of the Relation between Personality Type and Academic Success
Authors: Saxena Manisha , Mishra Dharmesh K.
Published: September 2016

Objective: The paper makes a humble attempt to draw a relation between personality type and academic success of students. The study proves that personality type is correlated with academic success thus emphasizing that students with a certain personality type (Conscientiousness) are geared towards academic success as compared to any other personality type. The personality types were studied on the BIG FIVE model and accordingly five hypotheses were established for the purpose. Methodology: A survey questionnaire was used to gather data on personality type under the BIG FIVE model, academic performances (Average of percentages scored in important years-10th, 12th, Graduation & PGPM, Post Graduate Program In Management Semester 1) and demographic details. The total completed responses were 162 out of 260 sent and 198 received. Findings: Conscientiousness is statistically and positively correlated to academic success.
Do Investors Emotions Determine their Investment Decisions
Authors: Charles A. , Kasilingam R.
Published: September 2016

Behavioural finance states that investors investment decisions are influenced by psychological factors like mood, emotion and cognitive biases. Among these, emotions have a powerful impact on investors investment behavior. Though moods and emotions are practically considered to be the same, there is slight difference between them. Mood is considered to be less intense, whereas emotions are more intense. Emotions can get in the way of making prudent financial decisions. It is human nature that they react differently when they are in a different state of emotion. The aim of this paper is to study different emotional swing variables and its influence on investors investment decisions. The research instrument was developed and administered at individual investors using multistage random sampling technique. The Cronbachs reliability of the emotional variables is 0.84. The data collected were analyzed quantitatively by using different statistical tools like chi-square analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis, discriminant analysis, ANOVA and Cross tabulation. Findings suggest that based on the influence of emotions, investors are categorized as positive, negative and neutral. The characteristics of different emotional state are also discussed in this paper. An overall conclusion of this study reveals that investors emotions become matured over a period of time on their investment life cycle.
Responding to Social Responsibilities and Ethics - A Study of Refractory Industry in Odisha
Authors: Gochhait Saikat
Published: September 2016

Businesses work in a wide social environment in which they have a responsibility to a range of stakeholders including the community. The term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to the responsibility that modern business organizations have to creating a healthy and prosperous society. Ethical practices in refractory marketing help marketers distinguish between right and wrong behavior. Adherence to ethics is essential in industrial markets as mutual trust among buyers and sellers is the key to long-term success. Marketing has evolved from a production-centric approach to a societal marketing approach that lays greater emphasis on the ethical issues in marketing. With the advent of globalization, corporations continue to evolve, grow in power, and influence the process of consolidation. Corporations are in positions of power that allow them to do greater damage to others when they act unethically or socially in an irresponsible manner. The rights theory encompasses a variety of ethical philosophies holding that certain human rights are fundamental and must be respected by other humans. The economic theories of the firm cannot be segregated of ethical considerations as they have crucial impact on how the firm concentrates on economic power, formulate the rules of law. Profit maximisation has always been the driving force and an undercurrent behind the development of corporate. But profit is not made in vacuum, it always has an associated cost, some of which is always externalized (Rhee, 2008). Corporate law has an ethical foundation and the debate on values necessarily revolves round the activities of the firm. This research paper on the basis of secondary sources of data collected from reports, research papers and Internet, focuses on corporate social responsibility (CSR) of TATA Group with reference to Tata Krosaki Refractories Ltd, Bajoria Group with reference to IFGL Refractories Ltd (Odisha), OCL Refractories Ltd, Sarvesh Refractories, and Manishree Refractories (Odisha). The study intends to understand the scope of corporate social responsibility and get an insight in CSR and ethical practices in the light of the case study of the refractory industries in Odisha.
The Impact of Organisational Communication Satisfaction on Employee Productivity
Authors: Rajhans Kirti , Shome Tunisha
Published: September 2016

An employees perception about various aspects of organisational communication is very important as it directly affects his performance. The objective of this paper is to examine the impact of organizational communication satisfaction on employee productivity in different organizations. The paper tries to explore the importance of employee perceptions about organizational communication and its correlation with employee productivity. A survey of 300 employees from ten different companies in India with diverse portfolio was conducted for this study. The Downs and Hazens (1977) Communication Satisfaction questionnaire (CSQ) was used to understand the importance of communication satisfaction in organizations and also to test the Communication Satisfaction Index of the particular organisation. A separate questionnaire for rating employee productivity was used through which a Productivity Index (PI) was derived. Pearsons correlation and regression were used to determine the actual correlation between the two variables. The results indicate that the organizational communication satisfaction has a positive correlation with the employee productivity. If employees feel that the organizational communication is effective, it leads to increased productivity. It is also seen that when communication satisfaction is low, managerial evaluation of productivity in terms of quality, efficiency, punctuality, and planning is low. The study results through an independent test endorse the fact that communication satisfaction is a very important factor in organisational setup and has a significant impact on employee productivity in all types of organisations.