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on South East Asia |
| By: | Hidenobu Okuda; Daiju Aiba |
| Abstract: | Abstract Of all the Southeast Asian countries, Cambodia and the Philippines have well-developed microfinance institutions (MFIs). However, the environments in which MFIs operate differ considerably between the two countries. Our study investigates the differences in management characteristics and efficiency of Cambodian and Philippine MFIs during the period of 2009-2015 using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and measures the key management characteristics and efficiency levels of local MFIs. Our study found that Cambodian MFIs tend to target sustainability (profitability) oriented management, and Philippine MFIs tend to target outreach (financial service to the poor) oriented management. Second, MFIs in the Philippines had a tendency to shift toward more outreach-orientated management over the period of our analysis. Third, while there are no clear differences in the capital-intensity of MFI operations between the two countries, over time capital-intensity improved in both. We further examined the relationship between country-specific factors, management characteristics and efficiency. We found that overall efficiency, outreach-orientation, and labor-intensive management were associated with the initial conditions of deposit-to-GDP ratio in the period of our analysis. This suggests that the development paths of MFIs are dependent on the development of traditional financial institutions in the early period of MFI development. |
| Keywords: | Cambodia, the Philippines, MFIs, Operational Characteristics, Data Envelopment Analysis, Principle Component Analysis |
| Date: | 2020–04 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:jic:wpaper:212&r=all |
| By: | Sulistiowati (Economics and Business Faculty, Universitas Tanjungpura, Indonesia. Author-2-Name: Nurul Komari Author-2-Workplace-Name: Economics and Business Faculty, Universitas Tanjungpura, Indonesia. Author-3-Name: Author-3-Workplace-Name: Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | Objective - The number of publications written by Indonesian lecturers and researchers has increased both in terms of quantity and quality. However, it is still lower than some neighboring countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Hence, academics in Indonesia, especially in West Kalimantan, still need to improve their research and publication performance. This research aims to analyze the effect of the ACHIEVE model which stands for Ability, Clarity, Help, Incentive, Evaluation, Validity, and Environment, on research and publication performance. Methodology/Technique - The research questions that must be answered in this research was whether Ability, Clarity, Help, Incentive, Evaluation, Validity, and Environment significantly influenced the performance of lecturers' research and publications. The data were collected by distributing self-report questionnaires to 100 lecturers. Finding - The data were also supported by a secondary source taken from the literature study. Measurement variables were developed from the theory and results of previous studies. The data, then, were analyzed by using multiple linear regression with SPSS software. The novelty in this article is the use of the Achieve model to study research and publication performance in higher education institution. Novelty - This research suggested that Ability, Clarity, Help, Incentive, Evaluation, Validity and Environment had a significant effect on research performance. The research also found that the Ability had the highest effect on the research performance. Type of Paper - Empirical. |
| Keywords: | Performance, ACHIEVE, Ability, Clarity, Incentive, Performance. |
| JEL: | M12 M19 |
| Date: | 2020–03–31 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:gjbssr553&r=all |
| By: | Anand, Abhishek; Chakraborty, Lekha S |
| Abstract: | In last few years, several central banks have implemented negative interest rate policies (NIRP) to boost domestic economy. However, such policies may have some unintended consequences for the emerging Asian markets (EAMs). The objective of this paper is to provide an assessment of the domestic and global implications of negative interest rate policy. We also present how the implications differ from that of quantitative easing (QE). The analysis shows that the impact NIRP is heterogeneous; with differential impacts for big Asian economies (India and Indonesia) and small trade dependent economies (STDE) (Hong Kong, Philippines, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand). Nominal GDP and exports are adversely impacted in EMs in response to NIRP, especially in India and Indonesia. The inflation goes significantly high in EMs in response to plausible negative interest rates but the impact is much more severe for India and Indonesia than in STDEs. The local currencies also depreciate in all EAMs in response to negative interest rates. QE, on the other hand, has no significant impact on inflation but nominal GDP growth declines in EAMs. The currency appreciates and exports decline. The impact is much more severe in big emerging economies like India and Indonesia Key words: Negative interest rate policy, Quantitative easing, emerging economies JEL codes: E52, E58. |
| Keywords: | Negative interest rate policy, Quantitative easing, emerging economies JEL codes: E52, E58. |
| JEL: | E52 E58 |
| Date: | 2019 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:99426&r=all |
| By: | Arya Pradipta (Trisakti School of Management, Jl. Kyai Tapa No. 20, Jakarta, Indonesia Author-2-Name: Arvivid Gracenia Zalukhu Author-2-Workplace-Name: Trisakti School of Management, Jl. Kyai Tapa No. 20, Jakarta, Indonesia Author-3-Name: Author-3-Workplace-Name: Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | Objective - This paper aims to obtain empirical evidence about the influence of specialized auditors, audit tenure, audit committee, board independence, ownership concentration, and auditor quality on audit report lag in Indonesian manufacturing firms. Methodology/Technique - The population is all manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange between 2010 and 2016. Multiple linear regressions was used as the data analysis method. Finding - The results of this research show that specialized auditors, board independence, ownership concentration and auditor quality all have an influence on audit report lag. Meanwhile, audit tenure and audit committee do not have an influence on audit report lag. Novelty - Specialized auditors will provide better performance than non-specialized auditors. Specialized auditors will apply more appropriate planning and monitoring on the audit procedure. Specialized auditors need longer time to audit financial statements, which effects audit report lag. The presence of an independent board requires higher quality financial statements. Thus, the auditor needs to put more effort into the verification process of financial statements. The largest shareholders tend to be committed and responsible to the company's reputation. Managers will demand the audit report lag in a timely manner, in order to maintain the trust and satisfaction of the company's largest shareholders. |
| Keywords: | Audit Report Lag; Specialized Auditor; Board Independence; Ownership Concentration; Auditor Quality. |
| JEL: | G30 M42 |
| Date: | 2020–03–31 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:gjbssr555&r=all |
| By: | Anugerah Yuka Asmara (PPKMI – Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Indonesia Author-2-Name: Amy Yayuk Sri Rahayu Author-2-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Administrative Science – University of Indonesia (FIA-UI), 16424, Depok, Indonesia Author-3-Name: Author-3-Workplace-Name: Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | Objective - The objective of this study is to elaborate that innovation in public sector organizations (PSOs), especially in delivery of public service, is not mostly determined by top management in the public sector. A new paradigm of public management has led to the creation of a new cooperation scheme across actors in forms of co-design, co-production, and collaboration between public service supplier(s) and users. In the public sector, interconnectedness among actors to make innovation in public service delivery is rare. Methodology/Technique - The method of this research is a case study of 3 different health agencies (Puskesmas) in the Regency of Banyuwangi, East Java Province, Indonesia. All three Puskesmas agencies represent 3 different cultures influencing the practice of innovation in public health service delivered by them. Finding - The findings reveals that the practice of innovation in public service delivery within new paradigm of public management by which interconnectedness between public agency and local communities has occured. The findings of this study show that there is strikingly different impact of innovation delivered by the 3 Puskesmas agencies. Novelty - This study contributes to existing literature on public or organizational management that culture values of local communities as target groups cannot be neglected in implementing innovation in PSOs.Type of Paper - Empirical. |
| Keywords: | Innovation, Public Service, Health Service, Banyuwangi, Indonesia. |
| JEL: | H80 H89 |
| Date: | 2020–03–31 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:gjbssr552&r=all |
| By: | Gerald Gracius Y. Pascua (Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University) |
| Abstract: | In the midst of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) global pandemic, rice exporter Viet Nam is mulling suspension of their rice exports. Should the Philippines, as one of the world’s biggest rice importers, worry about its rice stock? If one will consider the dynamics of rice trade in the region, the country should not fear as much about supply yet. A more significant concern in the foreseeable future; however, will be the resulting increase of prices in the global market as demand picks up. In the extreme case that Viet Nam halts its exports for the rest of the year and the Philippines imports an additional 0.3 MMT as proposed by the Department of Agriculture, the market shocks may contribute to an estimated 43 percent increase in the price of milled rice this year. The Philippines has to consider further diversifying its import sources by tapping other rice exporters in the region in order to emerge with a stronger trade position after this pandemic. |
| Keywords: | export restriction, trade diversification, international trade, rice, SARS-CoV-2, ASEAN |
| JEL: | F13 F15 Q17 |
| Date: | 2020–03 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:agy:dpaper:202004&r=all |
| By: | Chi, Do Quynh |
| Abstract: | The textile and garment industry in Vietnam has achieved fast expansion in terms of production capacity and export value in all three areas of fibre, textile and clothing manufacturing since the early 2000s. However, the growth of the industry has been mainly attributed to the increase of labour and capital rather than economic upgrading. Most of the garment companies in Vietnam are still participating at the lowest value-added sections of global value chains. This report finds little progress in product, functional and sectoral upgrading at the production level. The reasons for the stagnation in economic upgrading originate both in the international buyers' policy to limit technology transfer to protect their business advantage and the lack of an effective industrial policy by the Vietnamese government. Social upgrading has been achieved mostly in the larger, export-oriented firms that are under the scrutiny of international buyers, while the SMEs and household businesses have been plagued with forced overtime, wildcat strikes, and low wages. |
| Keywords: | economic upgrading,social upgrading,global value chains,industrial policy,labour rights,garment industry |
| JEL: | F16 F23 L16 |
| Date: | 2020 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:ipewps:1372020&r=all |
| By: | Ary Ferdian (School of Economics & Business, Telkom University, Jl Telekomunikasi, 40257, Indonesia Author-2-Name: Bachruddin Saleh Luturlean Author-2-Workplace-Name: School of Communications & Business, Telkom University, Jl Telekomunikasi, 40257, Bandung, Indonesia Author-3-Name: Khairani Ditha Zhafira Author-3-Workplace-Name: School of Economics & Business, Telkom University, Jl Telekomunikasi, 40257, Indonesia Author-4-Name: Nabilla Kalvina Izumi Author-4-Workplace-Name: School of Economics & Business, Telkom University, Jl Telekomunikasi, 40257, Indonesia Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | Objective - This paper aims to investigate the impact of the work stress on job satisfaction and employee turnover among the employees in Bandung. Methodology/Technique - The study is conducted between January – April 2019 in a private company in Bandung. We distributed questionnaire to 400 participants through the human resource department in each company and obtained 216 valid and usable participants. We used SPSS software to analyze the regression and Macro Process to identify the mediation role. Findings - The findings reveal a direct effect of work stress on both job satisfaction and turnover intention, and there was also direct significant relationship between job satisfaction and turnover intention. Job satisfaction plays a mediatory role in the relationship between work stress and turnover intention. The results indicate the strategic policies of HR manager that they should consider stress and satisfaction when confront with high turnover. To identify the turnover leave, managers need to conduct routine survey regarding the employee intention. Novelty – The study uses participants from Indonesia which is considered as a collectivist culture which is still limited; thus our contribution is to provide wider perspective regarding the relationship model of work stress, satisfaction, and turnover intention. Both academics and practitioners could use the results of this study as a basis for future research. Type of Paper - Empirical |
| Keywords: | Work Stress; Job Satisfaction; Turnover Intention. |
| JEL: | M12 M19 |
| Date: | 2020–03–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jmmr237&r=all |
| By: | Alvin Ang (Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University); Jeremaiah Opiniano (Institute for Migration and Development Issues) |
| Abstract: | Billion-dollar remittances from an estimated 10.3 million Filipinos in over-200 countries and territories will be a major economic lifeline for the Philippines, given today’s global pandemic due to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. However, the new coronavirus and the resultant area quarantines and lockdowns are already as globally dispersed as the overseas Filipino population. Countries are now rolling out economic stimulus packages for citizens and critical economic sectors. Foreign workers like Filipinos will be affected by these economic disruptions. Add the prevailing drop of global oil prices and the looming global recession to these ongoing woes facing countries and the Philippine economy’s reliance on remittances. This paper projects two short-term trends that will affect Filipino overseas work and dollar remittances. One, cash remittances will visibly decline —from US$30 billion in 2019 to about US$ 24-to-27 billion this year (that being the steepest year-on-year decline of remittances in Philippine migration history). And two, about 300,000 to 400,000 overseas Filipino workers will be affected by lay-offs and salary cuts worldwide. The Philippines is the world’s most organized migration bureaucracy among migrant-origin countries. However, the COVID-19 pandemic may well be the most challenging crisis facing the responsive migration management system of the Philippines. |
| Keywords: | Overseas Filipinos, remittances, pandemic, COVID-19, The Philippines, recession |
| JEL: | E20 F01 F22 F24 F62 F66 |
| Date: | 2020–04 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:agy:dpaper:202005&r=all |
| By: | Alipio, Mark |
| Abstract: | Background: A wide spectrum of indicators has been postulated to associate with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-2019) cases. Among which were demographic profile, latitude, humidity, temperature, and ozone concentration. Despite obtaining significant results, there is still a dearth of research exploring other substantial determinants of Covid-2019 cases. The Philippine government is currently challenged to address issues pertaining to poverty and substinence. Empirical evidence of these studies suggests how identification of potential indicators could aid in the formulation of targeted strategies to mitigate future health problems. In this study, seven socio-economic indicators were associated with Covid-2019 cases across 17 regions in the Philippines. Methods: This is a retrospective study utilizing readily accessible public data in the analysis. Socio-economic indicators used were poverty incidence, magnitude of poor families, substinence incidence, and magnitude of substinence poor population. In addition, the income, expenditure, and savings recorded per Philippine region were taken for the analysis. A single Philippine region was the sampling unit; hence, a total of 17 regions were assessed. Covid-2019 cases as of April 7, 2020 were considered for the analysis. Descriptive statistics, Kendall rank correlation, and stepwise regression were used to determine if the seven socio-economic indicators were associated with Covid-2019 cases. Findings: Substinence incidence and income were retained for the regression model, which explained 87.2 percent of the variance in the Covid-2019 cases (R2 = .872). The results indicated that for every 1,000 PhP increase in income, there was a decrease of 3.99 Covid-2019 cases in each Philippine region. Meanwhile, for every 1.0 percent increase in substinence incidence, there was an increase of 3.34 Covid-2019 cases in each Philippine region. Interpretation: High income and low substinence incidence are associated with significant reductions in Covid-2019 cases across the 17 regions of the Philippines. This provides additional knowledge to policy makers and health officials in formulating targeted strategies to regions that could potentially record high number of Covid-2019 cases in the future. Early identification of these high-risk regions would warrant prompt preventive measures. Given the seasonal and recurring nature of Covid-2019 with respect to previous outbreaks, it is essential for the Philippine government to formulate directed policies and innovate programs that would decrease substinence and increase income. Concerted multi-region efforts should be made to prepare for possible infection outbreaks in the future. Additional studies could be explored in the future to capture significant changes in the socio-economic indicators. |
| Keywords: | Covid-2019; SARS-CoV-2; novel coronavirus; socio-economic; poverty; substinence; income; expenditure; savings |
| JEL: | H75 I1 I12 I15 I18 I2 I28 |
| Date: | 2020–04–09 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:99583&r=all |
| By: | Heny Hendrayati (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 229, 40154, Bandung, Indonesia Author-2-Name: Askolani Author-2-Workplace-Name: Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 229, 40154, Bandung, Indonesia Author-3-Name: Mochamad Achyarsyah Author-3-Workplace-Name: Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 229, 40154, Bandung, Indonesia Author-4-Name: Ceppy Trian Sudrajat Author-4-Workplace-Name: Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 229, 40154, Bandung, Indonesia Author-5-Name: Rahmy Karimah Syahidah Author-5-Workplace-Name: Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 Youyi W Rd, Beilin, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | Objective - The development of the online transportation industry has led to increasing competition. In Indonesia, Gojek and Grab are competitors in their industry. Each company strives to maintain the loyalty and satisfaction of its customers by setting up procedures such as e-service quality programs and pricing policies. Under these programs, consumers have different levels of satisfaction and loyalty for each type of online vehicle. This study aims to measure the influence of e-service quality and price to build loyalty through customer satisfaction Gojek and Grab. Methodology/Technique - The type of the study is verification. An explanatory survey with simple random sampling technique is used. The sample includes 200 respondents from both online transportation operator's customers. The data of this study employs a path analysis with SPSS 25.0 and AMOS. Findings - The results show that there is a positive influence between e-service quality and price to build loyalty through each Gojek and Grab customers' satisfaction. Thus, we can say that Gojek and Grab consumers are quite satisfied with the quality and price so they pay with loyalty. Novelty – Good management in service companies will serve customers with great satisfaction, thus affirming the rightness of consumer loyalty to the company. Therefore, prices will be appropriate in addition to quality electronic services. This is because the relationship between the two can produce positive impacts such as consumer loyalty with mediation through satisfaction. Our study has several contributions, including adding insight into e-service studies, price, customers' satisfaction, and loyalty, especially in the online transportation industry. |
| Keywords: | E-Service Quality, Price, Loyalty, Customer Satisfaction, Online Transportation. |
| JEL: | M20 M21 |
| Date: | 2020–03–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jmmr236&r=all |
| By: | A, M. Rivhal; Pamungkas, Hakam; Alkornen, Faiz; Saleh, Rachman; tannady, hendy |
| Abstract: | Pengaruh dari informasi yang beredar di masyarakat, serta persaingan yang ketat dari perusahaan kopi baik coffee shop lokal maupun coffee shop yang sudah mendunia menjadi tantangan bagi Starbucks Coffee untuk tetap mempertahankan loyalitas dari pelanggannya terkait dengan citra merek dan kualitas layanan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu mengidentifikasi karakteristik konsumen, kemudian menganilisis pengaruh citra merek terhadap loyalitas pelanggan, dan menganalisis pengaruh kualitas layanan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan Starbucks Coffee di Kota Tangerang Selatan lebih tepatnya dikawasan bintaro. Data primer didapatkan dari kuesioner yang diberikan kepada 30 orang responden yang didominasi oleh Laki - laki dan perempuan berusia 19-22 tahun dengan profesi sebagai mahasiswa. Dalam upaya mempertahankan konsumennya Starbucks Indonesia memberikan jaminan kepada konsumen bahwa produk-produknya memiliki kualitas yang sangat baik sehingga konsumen tidak perlu ragu untuk membelinya. Selain itu juga, dalam usahanya untuk mempertahankan konsumennya, Starbucks Indonesia juga melakukan beberapa inovasi yang bertujuan untuk memfasilitasi dan mempermudah pelanggannya. Namun, tetap saja ditemukan keluhan pelanggan atas ketidakpuasan baik dalam segi pelayanan maupun produk. Perbedaan antara harapan konsumen mengenai kinerja dari perusahaan dan penilaian konsumen mengenai kinerja aktual memberikan suatu persepsi konsumen atas kualitas jasa. |
| Date: | 2020–03–28 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:gt9hj&r=all |
| By: | Mikio Ishiwatari; Daisuke Sasaki |
| Abstract: | Abstract Investment is crucial in mitigating damage caused by flooding and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) emphasizes it as a priority action. Policy makers need estimates of financial impact to consider investing in DRR, but such estimates are rarely available. This paper aims to estimate the financial gaps relating to infrastructure for flood protection in Asia and proposes polices and approaches to filling these gaps. It was found that nine major flood-prone economies in the region invested USD33.6 billion in flood protection, or 0.21 percent of their GDP, in 2015. Regression analysis suggests that the annual demand for flood protection infrastructure in developing Asia will be USD94.5 billion, or USD98.4 billion with climate change effects, for the period 2016-2030. The financing gap between future needs and current investment levels is around USD61 billion, USD65 billion with climate change effects annually, or around 0.24 percent of GDP in developing Asia. Developing economies thus need to turn flood disasters into opportunities for expanding this type of investment. By reviewing the past experience of the People’s Republic of China, the Philippines, and Japan, it is clear that integrating flood protection in national development planning and formulating sectoral long-term plans are effective in securing commitment to investment. Increasing finance for climate change adaptation and mobilizing the financial resources of the private sector can be used as other sources. Also, innovative approaches are needed to decrease costs and achieve sustainability. |
| Keywords: | Disaster risk reduction, multiple regression analysis, Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, national development plan |
| Date: | 2020–03 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:jic:wpaper:202&r=all |
| By: | Ame Raysara, Ame; , Nomansar |
| Abstract: | Hak Cipta merupakan salah satu jenis atau macam hak yang ada dalam HaKI (Hak Kekayaan Intelektual). Hak cipta ini merupakan salah satu jenis hak yang sering dilanggar karena hak cipta merupakan hak yang paling banyak ada di Indonesia. Pelanggaran hak cipta ini menarik dibahas ketika itu dilakukan oleh perusahaan atau korporasi. Menariknya lagi ketika pelanggaran tersebut dilakukan di tingkat daerah. Apakah yuridis atau hukum hak cipta tersebut juga diatur dalam suatu penetapan melalui peraturan daerah? Tentu jawaban dari pembahasan peneliti telah ada yakni bisa saja, tapi tidak terlalu penting untuk diatur karena akibat hukum dari pelanggaran hak cipta ini menjadi urusan daripada tingkat pemerintah pusat Indonesia. Selain itu yang memeriksa dan mengadili perkara ini juga bukan domain daripada pemerintah daerah tapi pemerintah pusat. |
| Date: | 2020–04–06 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:lawarx:835gw&r=all |
| By: | Ferliana, Nikita |
| Abstract: | International Trade of Rattan Industry in Indonesia: Global Value Chain, Absolute and Comparative Advantage |
| Date: | 2020–04–08 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:qjt4w&r=all |
| By: | Ramadhanty, Shafitri Arindya |
| Abstract: | This article provides a perspective of the Indonesian rattan industry in terms of comparative advantage and the Global Value Chain. |
| Date: | 2020–04–03 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:8e9h5&r=all |
| By: | Ni Made Wahyuni (Universitas Warmadewa, Jl. Terompong, Denpasar, Indonesia Author-2-Name: I Putu Astawa Author-2-Workplace-Name: State Polytechnic of Bali, Jalan Bukit Jimbaran, 80361, Badung, Indonesia Author-3-Name: Author-3-Workplace-Name: Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | Objective - This paper seeks to provide new insights into the relationship between market orientation and innovation performance by empirically testing the direct effect of market orientation (MO) on innovation performance and exploring the effects of moderation in marketing constructs, namely customer relationship management (CRM) and knowledge management, in these relationships. Methodology/Technique - This study adopts a cross-sectional research design. Data is collected from export-oriented manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia. The data is analysed using PLS structural equation modeling. Findings - Our findings reveal that MO is a significant driver of innovation performance. The results further confirm that CRM plays a moderating role in the interrelation between market orientation and innovation performance. In addition, market orientation and knowledge management have a positive effect on innovation performance. Novelty – These results prove that the interaction of CRM and knowledge management with market orientation, each have a significant impact on innovation performance. Market orientation behavior more effectively achieves innovation performance in manufacturing SMEs if the MO is interactive with CRM and knowledge management. This research adds new insights to the existing literature and has implications for future research and marketing practices in Indonesia, giving implications for marketing managers and export researchers about managing market orientation, CRM development, and knowledge management. Type of Paper - Empirical |
| Keywords: | Market Orientation; Customer Relationship Management; Knowledge Management, Innovation Performance. |
| JEL: | M30 M31 M39 |
| Date: | 2020–03–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jmmr239&r=all |
| By: | Fernández-Amador, Octavio; Francois, Joseph; Oberdabernig, Doris; Tomberger, Patrick |
| Abstract: | Abstract We develop a global dataset of methane inventories derived from production, supply use (final production), and consumption activities for 1997–2014, disaggregated to 78 countries/regions. Our dataset extends existing data on methane emissions to 2014 and allows to trace emissions embodied in international trade in intermediates and in final goods. Anthropogenic emissions are quantitatively important for global warming and increased by about 18% from 1997 to 2014. The bulk of produced emissions is attributable to developing economies, though a considerable amount is exported mainly via manufactured goods to high income countries, which are net-importers of methane. Trade-embodied emissions increased by 8% more than nationally produced emissions during 1997–2014, with the strongest increase experienced by China, India, and Indonesia. Decompositions of the growth rate of emissions over this period suggest that methane efficiency improved, but the effect of these efficiency gains on total emissions was outweighed by the effect of economic and population growth in low- and middle-income countries. In high-income countries, by contrast, methane efficiency gains were larger the effect of economic and population growth. |
| Date: | 2020–04–14 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wti:papers:1272&r=all |
| By: | Setiawan, Adib Rifqi |
| Abstract: | Artikel berikut menyajikan obrolan dengan Grace Natalie Louisa tentang pengalaman tampil di For Him Magazine (FHM), perjuangan toleransi, transparansi dan disrupsi parlemen, pentingnya digitalisasi untuk perkembangan pengelolaan negara Indonesia, hingga asal usul sapaan ‘bro’ dan ‘sis’ yang dipakai dalam Partai Solidartitas Indonesia (PSI). |
| Date: | 2020–02–28 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:socarx:zwf6g&r=all |
| By: | Amanda Beatty; Evan Borkum; William Leith; Marisa Henry; Margo Berends; Clair Null; Nicholas Ingwersen |
| Abstract: | This report presents findings from a 5-year randomized control trial of a $120 million maternal and child health project in Indonesia funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation. The project sought to improve stunting, along with a host of other pre-, postnatal, and early childhood health outcomes. |
| Keywords: | Indonesia, nutrition, impact evaluation, RCT, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, stunting, sanitation, CLTS, training, posyandu, growth monitoring, Generasi, maternal and child health, open defecation, anthropometric |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:mpr:mprres:177dad81487243d59a9fefbcfb1a6dac&r=all |
| By: | Indra Arifin Djashan (STIE Trisakti, Jl. Kyai Tapa No. 20, Grogol, 11440, Jakarta, Indonesia Author-2-Name: Yosua Agustinus Author-2-Workplace-Name: STIE Trisakti, Jl. Kyai Tapa No. 20, Grogol, 11440, Jakarta, Indonesia Author-3-Name: Author-3-Workplace-Name: Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | Objective - This study aims to identify the effect of firm size, profitability, audit committee and other factors on firm value.Methodology/Technique - The population in this study are all non-financial companies on the Indonesian Stock Exchange from 2015 to 2017. The research sample of 403 companies was selected using a purposive sampling method with certain criteria so that a total sample of 180 companies was obtained. Data testing techniques using multiple linear regression with a significance level of 5% alpha.Finding - The results show that firm size has a negative effect on firm value while company growth, profitability, liquidity, tangible fixed assets, audit committee and board size all have a significant effect on firm value. Simultaneously, all independent variables have a positive effect on firm value. The coefficient of determination shows that the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable is 55.9% and the rest is influenced by other factors.Type of Paper - Empirical. |
| Keywords: | Audit Committee; Firm Value; Company Growth; Profitability; Liquidity; Board Size. |
| JEL: | M41 M42 M49 |
| Date: | 2020–03–31 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:afr186&r=all |
| By: | James G Ward (Fort Hays State University, 600 Park Street, Hays, Kansas, 67601, USA Author-2-Name: Yaprak Dalat Ward Author-2-Workplace-Name: Fort Hays State University, 600 Park Street, Hays, Kansas, 67601, USA Author-3-Name: Scott Jones Author-3-Workplace-Name: Fort Hays State University, 600 Park Street, Hays, Kansas, 67601, USA Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | Objective - This research explored the cultural and educational insights in Thailand to develop a study abroad course for Business Communication students including a pre-departure segment followed by a trip to Thailand. The context was a small mid-western teaching university in the United States of America. Methodology/Technique - The primary researcher collected textual data by means of keeping a daily journal in Thailand including visits and stays in both urban and rural areas for over a period of two months. The journaling included reflections on the primary researcher's observations and comments about learning sites, opportunities and cultural activities. The data collection also included videotaped interviews, photos of sites, local people, and cultural artifacts to be utilized in the course. Finding & Novelty - Content analysis of the journal yielded three sets of themes which resulted in the development of the course: a) Identification of opportunities to develop and practice intercultural sensitivity, intercultural development, and intercultural competencies; b) recognition of cultural artifacts to bring awareness to the culture of the country visited; and c) identification of a set of practical issues related to international travel. Type of Paper - Empirical. |
| Keywords: | Curation, experiential learning, journaling, study abroad, social enterprise, reflection. |
| JEL: | A30 A39 |
| Date: | 2020–03–31 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:gjbssr554&r=all |
| By: | Alipio, Mark |
| Abstract: | This paper argues the present revenue administration of President Duterte in the Philippines. Significant collection reforms, TRAIN law, fiscal incentives, excise tax, and rice tariffication law were especially discussed in this paper to provide a lens of the current revenue restructuring and an improvement plan for the country’s economy |
| Keywords: | Collection Reforms; Economy, Excise Tax; Fiscal Incentives; Government; Philippines; Revenue Administration; Rice Tariffication Law; TRAIN Law |
| JEL: | G20 G28 |
| Date: | 2020–01–05 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:99414&r=all |
| By: | R, Rafli Alief |
| Abstract: | In the performance within internal scope of the organization of PT. Astrindo Nusantara Infrastructure. Has a strong principle in advancing infrastructure in Indonesia. This is the main achievement of this company. And can be seen from the vision, mission, and goals. In detail, PT. Astrindo Nusantara Infrastructure needs to do an analysis, one of which is the SWOT analysis. |
| Date: | 2020–04–02 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:b6hks&r=all |
| By: | Arafi, M. Yulyandri; Sari, Desfriana; Tanjung, Mariani St.B |
| Abstract: | This study aims to determine the effect of product quality and promotion of physician decisions in prescribing in Padang. The research method used is quantitative research method with descriptive research type. Prescribing decisions (Y) is a dependent variable, while the product strategy (X1) and promotions (X2) is an independent variable. The population in this study was the Specialist Pediatric Doctor in Padang whose data were taken from the IDAI Secretariat (Indonesian Pediatric Association). The sample in this study are all Doctors with Pediatric Specialties located in Padang, n September until December 2017 that is as many as 22 people. Technique of sampling using technique is total sampling, namely the technique of determining the sample by taking all members of the population as respondents or samples. Data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. From the results of research seen that variable product strategy (X1) have a significant effect on prescribing decisions (Y) equal to 76,5% and promotion variables (X2) have a significant effect on prescribing decisions (Y) equal to 76,8%, meaning that product quality and promotion are equally significant to prescribing decisions. In t test it appears that if product quality is improved 1% or one unit, then it can improve the prescribing decision of the Doctor 8,00%, while promotions are upgraded 1% or one unit, then it can improve the prescribing decision of the Doctor 4,05%. In the coefficient of determination analysis shows that the magnitude of product quality relationship and promotion of the doctor's decision in prescribing is 98,3% and the rest is influenced by other variables not proposed in this study. |
| Date: | 2019–11–19 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:ucn8s&r=all |
| By: | Romat Saragih (School of Communication & Business, Telkom University, Jl Telekomunikasi, 40257, Indonesia Author-2-Name: Arif Partono Prasetio Author-2-Workplace-Name: School of Communication & Business, Telkom University, Jl Telekomunikasi, 40257, Indonesia Author-3-Name: Author-3-Workplace-Name: Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | Objective - Telecommunication companies need their people to engage in their activities to achieve organizational goals. So, employee engagement became a crucial aspect of a company that struggles to win the competition. Some literature shows that human resource practice affects employee engagement. The present study examines the impact of perceived organizational support as a mediator on the relationship. Methodology/Technique - Data were collected from a branch office of the biggest telecommunication company in Bandung during May 2019. The questionnaires were distributed through the human resources department for four weeks. We analyze 112 valid responses by using SPSS and Macro Process. Findings - By conducting regression with bootstrapping we found that perceived organizational support mediates the relationship between effective human resources practice and employee engagement. The result suggests that a telecommunication company should practice good human resources practice including proper recruitment, training & development, reward, career advancement, and employee relation so that the employees can perceive its support and increase their engagement. Novelty – This finding provides the implication that good management of human resources practice and perceived organizational support can increase employee engagement. Type of Paper - Empirical |
| JEL: | M12 M19 |
| Date: | 2020–03–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jmmr241&r=all |
| By: | Alipio, Mark |
| Abstract: | This study was conducted to explore a structural model of organizational commitment among higher education Economics educators. Using a cross-sectional survey design, a sample of 871 higher education Economics educators were recruited to answer questionnaires. A structural model of organizational commitment among higher education Economics educators was developed with acceptable indices. Organizational commitment was highly correlated with leadership behavior and burnout. When predictive values were assessed, leadership behavior and burnout were found to positively influence the organizational commitment among higher education Economics educators in the Philippines. The findings significantly substantiate the body of knowledge pertaining to Economics education. Discussion of the pertinent findings and implications for future studies were laid in this paper. |
| Keywords: | Organizational Commitment; Economics Educators; Economics; Higher Education; Leadership; Burnout; Structural Model |
| JEL: | I20 I23 |
| Date: | 2020–04–01 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:99421&r=all |
| By: | ADACHI Daisuke; SAITO Yukiko |
| Abstract: | We study the effect of multinational enterprises (MNEs) on the decreased labor share of income distribution in the source country. We develop a general equilibrium model that features a heterogeneous firms and non-parametric production function, with augmented foreign factors to capture foreign employment First-order approximation points out that the differences in the factor demand elasticities are key parameters for the implication to the labor share. To identify them, we develop a method-of-moments estimator that leverages foreign factor augmentation shocks. We then apply the method to a unique natural experiment, the 2011 Thailand Floods and study the impact on Japanese multinational firms. We employ uniquely combined Japanese firm- and foreign affiliate- level datasets. The estimate indicates that foreign factor augmentation increased capital demand in Japan more than labor demand, which suggests that the foreign factor augmentation reduced the labor share in Japan. |
| Date: | 2020–02 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:eti:dpaper:20012&r=all |
| By: | Idda Felice S. Francisco (The Graduate School, University of Sto. Tomas Mary Caroline N. Castaño, Manila, Philippines Author-2-Name: Author-2-Workplace-Name: Author-3-Name: Author-3-Workplace-Name: Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | Objective - Job search is a continuous and developing process which is considered to be an essential part of the work-life of people due to its frequency and extensiveness. Previous literature on job search focusses on how hard job seekers search for a job but only have vague knowledge about the strategies that they use during the search. This study aims to identify the influence of career adaptability on employed graduate students in predicting their direct behaviors in the form of job search strategies used in the job search process. The study also aims to examine the impact of the job search strategies on the number of jobs offers received. Methodology/Technique - With a total of 388 samples, PLS-SEM is used to examine the relationship of the variables. Findings - Consistent with previous literature wherein job seekers primarily employ focused strategy when they have a career plan in mind, the results reveal that concern is positively and significantly related to focused strategy, as well as curiosity. Further analysis of the data reveals that exploratory strategy is positively and significantly affected by curiosity and confidence. Novelty – This implies that the more curious and confident graduate students are, the more exploratory they search. Furthermore, the results are consistent with previous studies wherein haphazard strategy was associated with fewer job offers while focused strategy was proven to have a positive effect on the number of job offers. Type of Paper - Empirical. |
| Keywords: | Job Search; Career Adaptability; Graduate Students; Job Search Strategies; Employment. |
| JEL: | A23 A29 |
| Date: | 2020–03–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jmmr238&r=all |
| By: | Elfindah Princes (Bina Nusantara University, Indonesia Author-2-Name: Author-2-Workplace-Name: Author-3-Name: Author-3-Workplace-Name: Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | Objective - To increase firm performance, the stakeholders have been striving and working hard to achieve company goals. Prior research on entrepreneurship theories and influencing factors have been abundant especially in the sensemaking of the current dynamic environment and disruptive innovations. Social conformity is an act of following the majority in order to be liked, to be accepted or due to the group pressure. The literatures on social conformity mostly are in journals of psychology and very limited number of these journals are in the field of entrepreneurship. Methodology/Technique - This paper aims to examine the effects of social conformity hereinafter refer to purchase conformity and the factors influencing the purchase conformity to boost sales rate, namely social status, social influence, social ties and social comparison using the mixed-method methodology on 86 adult respondents located in Jakarta. Findings - The result shows that the social comparison has the biggest influence compared to social influence and social ties. Conformity in a deeper sense can benefit the company by predicting the future trend of the majority. Novelty – The ability to predict or even create the majority trend before the trend hits will boost the sales rate and give more competitive advantages to the company. Future research should address the individual psychological factors and the strategies of the firm to increase purchase conformity. Type of Paper - Empirical |
| Keywords: | Social Conformity; Social Ties; Social Comparison; Social Status; Purchase Conformity |
| JEL: | M31 M21 |
| Date: | 2020–03–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jmmr240&r=all |
| By: | Wagner, Helmut; Glawe, Linda |
| Abstract: | We modify the concept of the middle-income trap (MIT) against the background of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the (future) challenges of automation (creating the concept of the "MIT 2.0") and discuss the implications for developing Asia. In particular, we analyze the impacts of automation, artificial intelligence, and digitalization on the growth drivers of emerging market economies and the MIT mechanism. Our findings suggest that improving human capital accumulation, particularly the upgrading of skills needed with the rapid advance of automation, will be key success factors for overcoming the MIT 2.0. |
| Keywords: | automation,AI,human capital,middle-income trap,developing Asia,economic development,economic growth,employment |
| JEL: | J24 O10 O11 O15 O33 O47 O53 |
| Date: | 2020 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:ceames:152018&r=all |
| By: | Do,Quy-Toan; Jacoby,Hanan G. |
| Abstract: | Utilities the world over grapple with how to set prices to recover fixed costs. This paper considers optimal utility provision and pricing when consumers form habits without being aware of it. Data from a multi-year pricing experiment among nearly 1500 rural piped water customers in Vietnam reveal evidence of habit formation. A novel test based on the Euler equation rejects the hypothesis that consumers are aware of or sophisticated about such intertemporal dependence in favor of them being unaware or naive. As a result, the paper finds that, first, the long-run price elasticity is nearly three times larger than the short-run elasticity; second, an ex-ante willingness-to-pay elicitation would understate by nearly two-thirds consumers'ex-post valuations; and, third, when the policy maker has distributional concerns, an optimal two-part tariff that ignores habit formation is too progressive and sets the marginal price too high, with an attendant welfare loss of up to 8 percent. |
| Date: | 2020–04–07 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wbrwps:9207&r=all |
| By: | Rosalie C, Leal (Isabela State University, San Andres San Mateo, Isabela,3318, Philippines Author-2-Name: Orpha S. Sagubo Author-2-Workplace-Name: Isabela State University, San Andres San Mateo, Isabela,3318, Philippines Author-3-Name: Reynaldo M. Brutas Author-3-Workplace-Name: Isabela State University, San Andres San Mateo, Isabela,3318, Philippines Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | Objective - Local Government Units (LGUs) play a significant role in the development of their constituents. Basic services should be their main priority in order to implement these services to a high standard. Hence, this study aims to assess the level of implementation of basic services in San Mateo, Isabela, taking into account the profile of the respondents, their perception on the implementation of basic services and good governance, significant differences in their perceptions, and problems encountered in the implementation process. Methodology/Technique - The data collected was measured and analysed using the Social Sciences Statistical Package (SPSS). Finding - The results show that the respondents (which were grouped into 4) vary in their perceptions on the implementation of the basic services; however, the level of implementation was high. Moreover, the 4 dimensions of good governance recorded a very satisfactory level of implementation. These findings imply that the mechanisms used in the delivery of basic services are effective and responsive. Thus, the model used by the LGU San Mateo may be shared with other municipalities to achieve quality delivery of basic services. Type of Paper - Empirical. |
| Keywords: | Basic Services; Perceptions; Level of Implementation; Local Government Unit; Public Service. |
| JEL: | H7 H70 |
| Date: | 2020–03–31 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:gjbssr556&r=all |
| By: | Jeremaiah M. Opiniano; Alvin P. Ang |
| Abstract: | ABSTRACT This paper presents the integrated mixed methods results and findings of four community-based studies on the local development potential of overseas remittances. We developed a Remittance Investment Climate (ReIC) analytical framework that outlines what the rural origins of overseas migrants need to see for their remittances to make productive contributions locally. This ReIC framework was piloted through a mixed methods tool called the Remittance Investment Climate Analysis in Rural Hometowns (RICART) and was conducted over a four-year period in four rural municipalities in the Philippines. The interactions between remittance owners (remitters abroad and their families) and their rural hometowns’ investment climate conditions were analyzed. The results and findings on remittances being saved, invested and parked as operational enterprises locally are contextualized per municipality. We find that the interventions by local authorities to improve investment conditions are important actions, but so are improving rural residents’ financial literacy levels, and their practices surrounding financial inclusion and financial functioning. The local development potential of remittances thus rests on conjoint actions to improve local investment climate conditions and regulations, and the financial capabilities of rural residents. |
| Keywords: | Overseas remittances, migration and development, hometown investing, Remittance Investment Climate Analysis in Rural Hometowns, mixed methods |
| Date: | 2020–04 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:jic:wpaper:209&r=all |
| By: | Stéphane Luchini (Aix-Marseille Univ, CNRS, EHESS, Ecole Centrale, AMSE); Miriam Teschl (Aix-Marseille Univ, CNRS, EHESS, Ecole Centrale, AMSE); Patrick A. Pintus (Aix-Marseille Univ, CNRS, EHESS, Ecole Centrale, AMSE); Mickael Degoulet (INT, Aix-Marseille University, CNRS) |
| Abstract: | The radical uncertainty around the current COVID19 pandemics requires that governments around the world should be able to track in real time not only how the virus spreads but, most importantly, what policies are effective in keeping the spread of the disease under check. To improve the quality of health decision-making, we argue that it is necessary to monitor and compare acceleration/deceleration of confirmed cases over health policy responses, across countries. To do so, we provide a simple mathematical tool to estimate the convexity/concavity of trends in epidemiological surveillance data. Had it been applied at the onset of the crisis, it would have offered more opportunities to measure the impact of the policies undertaken in different Asian countries, and to allow European and North-American governments to draw quicker lessons from these Asian experiences when making policy decisions. Our tool can be especially useful as the epidemic is currently extending to lower-income African and South American countries, some of which have weaker health systems. |
| Keywords: | acceleration; convexity; covid-19; data dashboard; detection of infectious diseases; public health policy; sensitivity |
| JEL: | I18 H12 |
| Date: | 2020–03 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:aim:wpaimx:2009&r=all |
| By: | Friska Firnanti (Trisakti School of Management, 11440, Jakarta, Indonesia Author-2-Name: Arwina Karmudiandri Author-2-Workplace-Name: Trisakti School of Management, 11440, Jakarta, Indonesia Author-3-Name: Author-3-Workplace-Name: Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | Objective - the timeliness of financial statement submission becomes important in decision making. With the growing importance of timely financial statements for the relevance of decision making, an understanding of the determinants of audit report lag becomes necessary. This research intends to obtain empirical evidence that corporate governance through board and audit committee characteristics, specifically size, meetings, independence and expertise has an influence on audit report lag. Financial ratios through firm size, profitability and leverage are tested to determine their influence on audit report lag. Methodology/Technique - Hypothesis tests with multiple regression are used with non-financial firms listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange between 2015 to 2017. This research uses purposive sampling with the result of 204 companies sampled and 612 data sets used in the model.Finding - The result of this research show that board size, board meetings, board independence, audit committee size, firm size and profitability all have an influence on audit report lag. Meanwhile, audit committee independence, audit committee expertise, and leverage have no influence on audit report lag.Type of Paper - Empirical. |
| Keywords: | Board Characteristics; Audit Committee; Financial Ratio; Audit Report Lag. |
| JEL: | M40 M41 M49 |
| Date: | 2020–03–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:afr185&r=all |
| By: | Adelina Lubis (Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Medan Area, Indonesia Author-2-Name: Ritha Dalimunthe Author-2-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Sumatera Utara Indonesia Author-3-Name: Yeni Absah Author-3-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Sumatera Utara Indonesia Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | Objective - The purpose of this research is to determine whether CRM (Customer Relationship Management) indicators, namely complaint resolution, customer orientation, customer empowerment and customer knowledge affect the loyalty of sharia bank customers in North Sumatra. Methodology/Technique - The sample of this study is 120 Islamic banking customers in North Sumatra, namely customers at PT. BNI Syariah Tbk, PT. Bank Syariah Mandiri Tbk and PT. BRI Syariah Tbk. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression analysis. Findings - The results of this study are as partial complaint resolution, customer orientation, customer empowerment and customer knowledge variables have a significant effect on customer loyalty in Islamic Banking in North Sumatra and the hypothesis is accepted. The better CRM that is owned and implemented by Islamic Banking in North Sumatra will have an effect on increasing customer loyalty. Simultaneously complaint resolution, customer orientation, customer empowerment and customer knowledge variables significantly influence customer loyalty in Islamic Banking in North Sumatra and the hypothesis is accepted. Type of Paper - Empirical |
| Keywords: | Customer Relationship Management, customer loyalty |
| JEL: | M31 G21 M10 |
| Date: | 2020–03–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jmmr242&r=all |
| By: | Hidenobu Okuda; Daiju Aiba |
| Abstract: | Abstract Regulating a banking sector requires a deep understanding of the industry structure and behavior of banks, and their current market performance. The Cambodian banking sector has rapidly expanded in recent decades, in line with the Country’s sustained high economic growth. However, there are concerns about the performance of Cambodian banks and the country’s banking sector. The problem is that there is a paucity of empirical evidence to clarify the real issues in the banking sector, and this lack of evidence also makes it difficult to formulate effective policy measures to address any potential problems. In this study we provide empirical evidence on the behavior of Cambodian commercial banks by estimating the industry cost function and their cost efficiencies. Our study covers 34 commercial banks over the period from 2012 to 2015. We find that average cost efficiency scores range from 0.26 to 0.29 (depending on the output definition) for Cambodian commercial banks, suggesting that if they operated more efficiently they could cut costs by 71% to 74% while keeping the same output level. We also find that the Cambodian banking industry realizes economies of scale. Furthermore, by estimating the determinants of cost efficiency we find that expanding a branch network into local areas is inefficient for bank management. Secondly, holding excessive liquidity is associated with greater inefficiency, but diversification in bank business operations is positively associated with the improved cost efficiency of Cambodian commercial banks. |
| Keywords: | Cambodia, Cost Function, Efficiency, Banking, Stochastic Frontier Analysis |
| Date: | 2020–04 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:jic:wpaper:208&r=all |
| By: | NI Bin; KATO Hayato; LIU Yang |
| Abstract: | Firms create new jobs while removing old jobs to achieve optimal performance. During the process, overseas foreign direct investment can play an important role. On the one hand, foreign expansion can reduce the funds available to be spent domestically, which leaves less room for domestic employment. On the other hand, activities of FDI can contribute to more technical progress and higher productivity, which help to create more new jobs or alleviate the destruction of existing jobs. This study uses a unique dataset of Japanese firms' overseas activities to examine the individual effects of outward FDI on domestic job creation (JC) and job destruction (JD) respectively. The results indicate that FDI into Asian countries is associated with an increase in JC while FDI to European and North American countries leads to a decrease in JC; JD decreases regardless of FDI destination. We further show that the reallocation patterns are closely related to different purposes of FDI, namely vertical and horizontal ones, varying across industries and destinations. We then rationalize the findings by applying a search-and-matching model which illustrates the mechanism explaining why vertical and horizontal FDI have different impact on domestic JC and JD. The findings provide evidence that going abroad does not necessarily lead to increasing unemployment at home. |
| Date: | 2020–02 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:eti:dpaper:20008&r=all |
| By: | Ihil S. Baron (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi, Indonesia Author-2-Name: Melania Author-2-Workplace-Name: Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi, Indonesia Author-3-Name: Hellya Agustina Author-3-Workplace-Name: Ph.D. student, The National University of Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | Objective - Psychological testing and assessment is used to obtain suitable candidates with the ability to achieve the needs of organisations. The purpose of this qualitative study is to evaluate the results of psychological testing as an effort to improve employee competency. Methodology/Technique - This study examines 175 samples from psychological testing reports by psychologists in providing competencies assessments of each potential employee applying for the position of customer service and teller in a State-owned Bank in the Kalimantan area. Findings - The results show that to obtain competent employees, they must meet the standards set by the organisation. Competencies must be future oriented and are not a mechanism for reciting the past, so it is important for organisations to obtain a list of competencies that fit their needs. The results suggest that an organisation does not merely receive a list of competencies from the consultant (psychologist; practitioner and human resources department), but rather organizations should obtain a list of competencies that are personalised to their environment. This finding indicates that competencies are interrelated and do not stand alone. Since competencies are a behavioural approach to emotional, social, and cognitive intelligence, this integrated concept offers more than a comfortable framework for describing humanity as a whole. This suggests that to develop employee competencies characteristics associated with successful performance, organizations and practitioners must exhibit the patterns of behaviour that can be observed and make a positive difference to others. Novelty – It is important to realize that there are a number of characteristics that may not have a direct impact on performance, but which may be an important determinant of the success of the employee. |
| Keywords: | Psychological Testing; Competencies; Successful Performances; Business Value. |
| JEL: | J30 J33 J39 |
| Date: | 2020–03–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jmmr235&r=all |
| By: | Julie F. Espinosa (Isabela State University-San Mateo Campus, Philippines Author-2-Name: Rosalie C. Leal Author-2-Workplace-Name: Isabela State University-San Mateo Campus, Philippines Author-3-Name: Author-3-Workplace-Name: Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | Objective - Every parent aspires to have perfect or close-to-perfect children. This study was conducted to determine the roles and practices of parents in the growth and development of students of Isabela State University which can be used as a basis by the guidance unit in developing an enhancement program in consonance to the growth and development of students. Moreover, this study determines the significant relationship between problems encountered and roles and practices of parents in child rearing. Methodology/Technique - A descriptive–correlation research design was used with five-part questionnaire which was administered randomly to 372 parents of students. Finding - The findings reveal that parents practice different parenting types such as permissive, authoritarian, authoritative and neglectful. They differ in disciplinary measures, practices, roles in raising their children and even techniques in developing the moral character of their children. However, different parenting styles, parental controls, disciplinary measures and techniques in raising their children in the development of their moral character is very evident. They also believed that employing disciplinary measures is an effective way in disciplining their children. Thus, the roles and practices of parents in rearing their children plays a crucial role in the growth and development of their children. Type of Paper - Empirical. |
| Keywords: | Parenting Style; Roles; Practices; Child Rearing; Parental Control; Disciplinary Measures. |
| JEL: | Y8 Y80 |
| Date: | 2020–03–31 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:gjbssr557&r=all |
| By: | Xiao, Leon Y. |
| Abstract: | Loot boxes are virtual items in video games which represent a popular contemporary monetisation innovation that offers the purchasing player-consumer, who always pays a set amount of money for each attempt, the opportunity to obtain randomised virtual in-game rewards of uncertain in-game and real-world value. The popularisation of loot boxes has caused a shift in the business model of the video game industry to rely significantly on microtransactions, such as loot boxes, rather than title sales to monetise. Loot boxes have been subject to regulatory scrutiny because their randomised nature is akin to gambling. The regulation of loot boxes is a current and challenging international public policy and consumer protection issue. This paper reviews and applies the psychology and behavioural economics literature on loot boxes to establish the abusive nature and potential harms of loot boxes, which justify their regulation. Informed by game design and using examples from recent games, this paper extends the ludology literature on loot boxes to identify various different implementations of loot boxes and the differing nature of their respective potential harms. This paper argues that, currently, regulators and academics have not subjected each implementation of loot boxes to sufficient regulation and scrutiny. This paper reviews the effects of national loot box regulations and general video gaming regulations in European and Asian countries in order to recommend that loot boxes which involve real-world money should be regulated as gambling, and that a variety of ethical game design measures should be implemented to further ensure consumer protection. |
| Date: | 2020–03–08 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:lawarx:cdr69&r=all |
| By: | Yasutami Shimomura |
| Abstract: | Abstract The aid recipients have suffered from bargaining power inequality under traditional donor-recipient relationship. This article explores how an aid recipient could overcome their position through leveraging the role of emerging donors, or non-traditional providers. This article illustrates the two stages of transformation in the traditional donor-recipient relationship, through the standard theories of rational choice and an in-depth case study. One of the recipients' objectives is to maximize the amount of financial inflows. Financial flows, in particular aid, is assured as far as the recipient conforms to the prevailing development norm, which is usually expressed by the OECD-DAC members as a set of aid conditionality, economic and political. The recipient has the two courses of action: to conform or not conform to the norm. If a recipient does not conform, as a matter of principle, aid could be suspended and other financial flows, such as foreign direct investment (FDI), would not be available under the economic sanction. However, the recipient can secure financial flows from the emerging donors, who tend to be indifferent to the norm. Once the financial flows from the emerging donors is secured, the next task for a recipient is to improve their position, more precisely to increase financial inflows, introducing the traditional donors' flows. One realistic solution is mutual concession; the recipient agrees a part of the norm, and the traditional donors resume a part of financial flows, maintaining its own principle as far as possible. This could be attained if the traditional donors regard the recipient's market and/or natural resources attractive. The traditional donors might be concerned about the emerging donor's monopolistic position in the recipient market/resources, and look for their shares. The aid recipient and the traditional donors could explore mutual concessions; both sides can improve their position by partial acceptance of the other's principle. This was exactly what occurred in Myanmar where China has played a pivotal role. The in-depth case study of Myanmar illustrates how a recipient could overcome the bargaining power asymmetry through leveraging the emerging donors. It is desirable that other developing countries draw hints from the Myanmar's experience and enhance their bargaining power in the asymmetric donor-recipient relationship. |
| Keywords: | donor recipient relationship, course of action, outcome, leverage, emerging donors |
| Date: | 2019–12 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:jic:wpaper:198&r=all |
| By: | Abderraouf Mtiraoui (Université de Sousse) |
| Abstract: | The object of this article is to study, first of all, the relation between the Islamic finance and the economic growth. Secondly, we develop a review of the literature which highlights the nature of relation between the financial development and the economic growth and also the nature of the articulation between the governance as the quality indicator of governance and the economic growth while taking into account the role of the Islamic finance, as catalyst of economic growth in the orientation of the investments and the public spending and which makes more effective the action of governance. Lastly, we try empirically to discover the direct and indirect effects of the Islamic finance and the governance on the economic growth and consequently the relation enters the Islamic financial development measured by the bank credits of the private sector divided by the GDP and the governance on the economic growth. Our empirical try is based on a method of estimation used to know the model in simultaneous equations for our region of study MENA and the Asia Pacific during well determined period. |
| Abstract: | L'objet de cet article est d'étudier, en premier lieu, la relation entre la finance islamique et la croissance économique. En second lieu, nous développons une revue de la littérature qui met en lumière la nature de relation entre le développement financier et la croissance économique et aussi la nature de l'articulation entre la gouvernance comme indicateur de qualité de gouvernance et la croissance économique tout en tenant compte du rôle de la finance islamique, comme catalyseur de croissance économique dans l'orientation des investissements et des dépenses publiques et qui rend plus efficace l'action de gouvernance. En dernier lieu, nous tentons empiriquement de découvrir les effets directs et indirects de la finance islamique et la gouvernance sur la croissance économique et par conséquent la relation entre le développement financier islamique mesuré par les crédits bancaires du secteur privé divisé par le PIB et la gouvernance sur la croissance économique. Notre essai empirique est basé sur une méthode d'estimation utilisée à savoir le modèle à des équations simultanées pour dans Quelques Nations Islamiques durant une période bien déterminée. |
| Keywords: | Gouvernance,Finance Islamique,Croissance économique and Modèles à équations simultanées J |
| Date: | 2020–03–29 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:wpaper:hal-02523656&r=all |