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on South East Asia |
| By: | Ajmani, Manmeet; Joshi, Pramod Kumar; Roy, Devesh; Renjini, V. R. |
| Abstract: | In this paper, we address the question of the agricultural market integration of Cambodia within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and its other top trading partners. Focusing on agricultural trade, we use two indicators, namely, “Trade Potential†and “Competition Indices,†to assess the nature and extent of the integration. More specifically, we identify the exports of Cambodia with high export potential and comparatively low competition in export markets. Higher trade potential with lower competition (value or volume) indicates an opportunity of higher returns for agricultural producers. In the case of Cambodia, “maize,†and “starches†are identified as high-potential exports with lower intra-ASEAN competition. There is also scope for regional cooperation in traditional exports such as “rice,†“manioc (cassava),†“molasses,†and “pepper†between Cambodia and other Southeast Asian countries for which both the export potential and intra-ASEAN competition are high. Finally, to demonstrate the upward movement in the value chain, possibly due to quality upgradation, we present the dynamics of the unit values of Cambodia’s agricultural exports. |
| Keywords: | CAMBODIA, SOUTH EAST ASIA, ASIA, ASEAN, trade, economic competition, integration, diversification, market integration, competition indice, trade potential, unit value, agricultural exports, |
| Date: | 2019 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:ifprid:1845&r=all |
| By: | Yamauchi, Futoshi; Larson, Donald F. |
| Abstract: | An unanticipated spike in food prices can increase malnutrition among the poor with lasting consequences, but parents can protect the most vulnerable within the family by distributing scarce food to minimize adverse impacts. To find evidence of this strategy, we use anthropometric and consumption data from Indonesia, collected before and after the 2007/08 food price crisis. Our results indicate that soaring food prices had a significant and uneven impact on growth among children. Using household fixed effects, we find that the negative impact was significantly larger among larger children, as measured by the initial height z-score. We find that children with low height z-scores at the start of the crisis gained ground relative to their peers during the crisis, consistent with food-resource allocations in their favor. The findings remain robust when controlling for possible differential impacts by gender, family size and food producer status. We conclude that the food price crises had negative long-term impacts on children, and that parental behavior protected the most vulnerable. For Indonesian policy makers, our results indicate that safeguarding family food security should be a priority when targeting specific groups of children is difficult. |
| Keywords: | INDONESIA, SOUTHEAST ASIA, SOUTH EAST ASIA, ASIA, food prices, human capital, siblings, nutrition, child nutrition, child development, food price crisis, child growth, Q11 Agriculture: Aggregate Supply and Demand Analysis, Prices, Q18 Agricultural Policy, Food Policy, O12 Microeconomic Analyses of Economic Development, O15 Economic Development: Human Resources, Human Development, Income Distribution, Migration, |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:ifprid:1867&r=all |
| By: | Riko Hendrawan (Telkom University, Jl. Gegerkalong Hilir No. 47, 40251, Bandung, Indonesia Author-2-Name: Kristian WA Nugroho Author-2-Workplace-Name: Faculty Economic and Business, Telkom University, Indonesia Author-3-Name: Gayuh T Permana Author-3-Workplace-Name: Faculty Economic and Business, Telkom University, 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 global industry is transforming into a digital world, evidenced by digital transformation performed by almost all of the industry sectors. One of the digital drivers is the support of connectivity provided by the telecommunication industry. The increasing mobile subscribers, along with the growth of mobile data traffic, is the sign of digital transformation itself. However, the rise of OTT (Over the Top) service providers tends to acquire the revenue share of the current telecom industry, seeing the trend of voice and SMS revenue that projected to decline.Methodology/Technique - This research is intended to measure the impact of increasing mobile data traffic that mostly caused by OTT services to telecom efficiency. The efficiency measurement & analysis were performed using the Stochastic Frontier Approach (SFA) & Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) method.Findings - By using the SFA method, Maxis (Malaysia) got the highest efficiency score (0.98), followed by AIS (Thailand) with efficiency score 0.94 and Indosat Ooredoo (Indonesia) as the least efficient telecom provider (0.5). However, by using the DEA method, TLKM (Indonesia) got the highest efficient (0.98), and Celcom Axiata (Malaysia) was the least efficient (0.73/0.8).Novelty - The compelling results of this study are variable total asset variable had a significant negative impact on the efficiency score, and the variable of mobile data traffic was not significantly impacting the efficiency value (t-Ratio 0.71).Type of Paper - Empirical. |
| Keywords: | Telecom Operators; Efficiency; Mobile Data Traffic |
| JEL: | M10 M15 M19 |
| Date: | 2020–03–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jber188&r=all |
| By: | Morley, Samuel; Kennedy, Adam; Pradesha, Angga; Hadiwidjaja, Gracia |
| Abstract: | Indonesia has managed to combine high rates of growth, rapid reductions in rural poverty and a significant structural transformation of its economy all at the same time without a big increase in urban manufacturing. Agriculture was a critical part of this transformation through two important channels. First, export-oriented agriculture, particularly palm oil and rubber contributed to rising foreign exchange receipts and helped make compatible rapid growth without balance of payments pressure on the macro economy. Second, through the release of workers from low productivity agriculture to more productive nonagricultural activities, structural change contributed between 25 and 50 percent of the rise in national labor productivity depending on the period. The government also played an important role in agricultural development and productivity growth. Public investments in irrigation in combination with subsidies for fertilizer and improved seeds increased agricultural productivity generating an adequate supply of food for domestic needs with less labor. |
| Keywords: | INDONESIA, SOUTH EAST ASIA, SOUTHEAST ASIA, ASIA, agriculture, palm oils, rubber, commodities, agricultural productivity, irrigation, subsidies, fertilizers, agricultural development, structural transformation, agricultural transformation, productivity growth, |
| Date: | 2019 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:ifprid:1838&r=all |
| By: | Karachiwalla, Naureen; Palloni, Giordano |
| Abstract: | This paper provides quasi-experimental evidence on the long-term causal effect of increases in human capital on participation in agriculture. We use variation in male educational attainment generated by Indonesia’s Sekolah Dasar INPRES program, one of the largest ever school building programs. Consistent with the first evaluation [Duflo, 2001], we find that males exposed to a higher program intensity have improved measures of human capital as adults. We then show that treated cohorts are more likely to be employed outside of agriculture–particularly in industry–and less likely to be agricultural workers. Then, exploiting variation in exposure across adjacent districts, we demonstrate that higher INPRES intensity in neighboring districts decreases non-agricultural employment and earnings, consistent with cross-district spillovers mediating the total impacts. Together, the results suggest that government investment in human capital can have profound effects on the rural economy and may help to accelerate shifts away from agriculture. |
| Keywords: | INDONESIA, SOUTHEAST ASIA, SOUTH EAST ASIA, ASIA, agricultural production, human capital, education, work force, agricultural workers, remuneration, structural transformation, quasi-experimental evidence, general equilibrium, I25 Education and Economic Development, I28 Education: Government Policy, O13 Economic Development: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Energy, Environment, Other Primary Product, J43 Agricultural Labor Markets, |
| Date: | 2019 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:ifprid:1836&r=all |
| By: | Mochammad Ridwan Ristyawan (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Tanjungpura, 78124, Pontianak, 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 - The performance of MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) is one of the main indicators to increase Indonesia's economic growth. The contribution of Indonesia's MSMEs is low in the global market and the lowest in ASEAN. One of the ways to increase the contribution is to create the value of competitiveness product. Management of resources is needed to provide high-quality products and competitive advantage of the company. This study aims to examine the combination of resources of the company through the Resource Base-View (RBV) approach.Methodology/Technique - A mix research method was employed, utilizing multiple criteria decision making as the analysis method and the Analytical Hierarchy process (AHP) as the instrument tool of the analysis. The respondents were 100 MSMEs in Pontianak.Findings - The criteria were determined by RBV Concept and the characteristic of company resources. The combination was the sequence level of the weight of the resources. The study also formulated the integration of the Artificial Intelligence and RBV model. The results of the study indicated that human resource is as the highest priority of company attention and the following sequences are marketing and distribution, finance and funding, operational and production, and the internet usage and technology.Novelty - The study also resulted in the creation of the RBV-AI Framework model to obtain strategic resources maintaining the competitive advantage of the company.Type of Paper - Empirical. |
| Keywords: | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Resource Base-View (RBV), MSMEs. |
| JEL: | M15 O32 |
| Date: | 2020–03–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jber187&r=all |
| By: | Pradesha, Angga; Robinson, Sherman; Mondal, Md. Hossain Alam; Valmonte-Santos, Rowena; Rosegrant, Mark W. |
| Abstract: | This study assesses the economywide impact of promoting renewable power generation by targeting a 50 percent share of renewables in energy production by 2040. Using a novel approach by linking a bottom-up energy model with a top-down economywide model, we found that increasing the share of renewables in the power sector could slightly slow down the industrialization process and reduce economic growth. Implementing this policy, however, would allow the country to reduce carbon emissions by 65 million tons in 2040 and improve energy security. The health co-benefit is estimated to reach up to 324 billion Philippine pesos (PHP), which levels the welfare loss. Receiving foreign financial inflow as a compensation for reducing carbon emissions could drive the economy into Dutch disease, shifting more economic activities into the nontradable sector. Increasing total investment demand in the future as a policy response could potentially mitigate this effect and improve economic welfare by 155 billion PHP. |
| Keywords: | PHILIPPINES, SOUTH EAST ASIA, ASIA, renewable energy, energy policies, electricity, energy generation, economic growth, energy demand, greenhouse gas emissions, Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model, energy models, Dutch disease, energy security, TIMES model, |
| Date: | 2019 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:ifprid:1802&r=all |
| By: | Parvathi, Priyanka; Amare, Mulubrhan; Nguyen, Trung Thanh; Barrett, Christopher B. |
| Abstract: | Most studies of agricultural transformation document the impact of agricultural productivity on macroeconomic indicators of development. Much less is known about the micro-scale changes within the farming sector that signal a transformation precipitated by exogenous agricultural productivity growth. This study identifies early trends in the agricultural sector that indicate an onset of structural change. We also comparatively analyse the patterns of micro-level changes between Sub-Saharan African (SSA) farmers and rural smallholders in Southeast Asia (SEA). We use panel data from the Living Standard Measurement Study – Integrated Survey on Agriculture (LSMS-ISA) on Uganda and Malawi and from the Thailand Vietnam Socio-economic panel (TVSEP). We apply a fixed effects instrumental variable regression to identify the exogenous component of the agricultural productivity shock. Results indicate that exogenous increases in lagged agricultural income improve average village off-farm income and trigger a change in cultivation patterns within the agrarian sector in both SEA and SSA. However, we find that the patterns of transformation are not uniform across countries. |
| Keywords: | AFRICA SOUTH OF SAHARA, AFRICA, SOUTHEAST ASIA, ASIA, smallholders, agricultural development, agricultural sector, microeconomic analysis, nonfarm income, livestock production, farm size, agricultural mechanization, structural change, agricultural transformation, |
| Date: | 2019 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:ifprid:1803&r=all |
| By: | Chengyuan Zhang; Fuxin Jiang; Shouyang Wang; Shaolong Sun |
| Abstract: | The Asian-pacific region is the major international tourism demand market in the world, and its tourism demand is deeply affected by various factors. Previous studies have shown that different market factors influence the tourism market demand at different timescales. Accordingly, the decomposition ensemble learning approach is proposed to analyze the impact of different market factors on market demand, and the potential advantages of the proposed method on forecasting tourism demand in the Asia-pacific region are further explored. This study carefully explores the multi-scale relationship between tourist destinations and the major source countries, by decomposing the corresponding monthly tourist arrivals with noise-assisted multivariate empirical mode decomposition. With the China and Malaysia as case studies, their respective empirical results show that decomposition ensemble approach significantly better than the benchmarks which include statistical model, machine learning and deep learning model, in terms of the level forecasting accuracy and directional forecasting accuracy. |
| Date: | 2020–02 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2002.09201&r=all |
| By: | Takeshima, Hiroyuki; Liu, Yanyan; Nguyen, Cuong Van; Masias, Ian |
| Abstract: | Vietnam has experienced rapid growth in agricultural mechani-zation lately; particularly in the use of tractors and combine-harvesters. A recent IFPRI study documented the evolution of the growth of mechanization in Vietnam based on an extensive review of the existing literature and several rounds of a nationally repre-sentative household survey. The level of tractor use in Vietnam was relatively high in the 1970s and the early 1980s but declined through the late-1980s before it started taking off again in the 1990s. The relatively high level of tractor uses up to the early-1980s were partly due to political and military reasons, as both the West and the Soviet Union gave substantial support in providing heavy machinery, including tractors. In this note, we focus on the evolution of mechanization from 1990s to 2000s. |
| Keywords: | VIET NAM, VIETNAM, SOUTH EAST ASIA, ASIA, agricultural mechanization, tractors, combine harvesters, private sector, machinery industry, farm size, food security, technology, hiring service providers, |
| Date: | 2019 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:prnote:2019pn02&r=all |
| By: | Lambrecht, Isabel; Mahrt, Kristi |
| Abstract: | This paper uses evidence from Southeast Asia to challenge current interpretations of quantitative data on individual, formal asset ownership in relation to women’s decision-making power and empowerment. By overlaying quantitative data with a qualitative understanding of gender norms in rural households in Myanmar, we challenge common interpretations that have been assumed to universally reflect women’s empowerment. The paper warns that measures of individual asset ownership and decision-making may be poor indicators of women’s empowerment in Southeast Asia, and that a proper understanding of context is required for appropriate and meaningful interpretation of what have now become standard indicators. |
| Keywords: | MYANMAR, BURMA, SOUTHEAST ASIA, ASIA, gender, assets, entities, rural areas, analysis, ownership, quantitative analysis, women, empowerment, indicators, qualitative analysis, mixed methods, |
| Date: | 2019 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:ifprid:1894&r=all |
| By: | Zhang, Huaqi; Chen, Kevin |
| Abstract: | This paper aims to provide a better understanding of Myanmar’s agricultural export performance against its competitors in different regions and determine the policy actions for improving Myanmar’s export performance. The normalized revealed comparative advantage (NRCA) index is computed to compare the agricultural competitiveness between Myanmar and its competitors from 2007 to 2016. The results show that: 1) Myanmar’s agricultural export sector enjoys comparative advantage in the global market, but it is not competitive when compared with its major competitors; 2) Myanmar reveals a high level of NRCAs in black gram & pigeon peas, natural rubber, sesame seeds, rice, and frozen fish, while it has low NRCAs in crustaceans and dried fruits; and reveals no comparative advantage in bananas, fish fillets, maize, nuts, and watermelon in certain years. Three major policy implications are drawn, including diversifying Myanmar’s export portfolio, strengthening export promotion and development, and attracting foreign direct investment to upgrade the cross-border value chain. |
| Keywords: | MYANMAR, BURMA, SOUTHEAST ASIA, ASIA, agriculture, trade, agricultural trade, exports, performance, agricultural export, competitiveness, revealed comparative advantage, |
| Date: | 2019 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:ifprid:1823&r=all |
| By: | Giao, Ha Nam Khanh |
| Abstract: | This research aims to identify the important factors affecting the buying decision of Amalie lubricant of customers in Vietnam, by interviewing 200 customers. Cronbach’s alpha, exploratory factor analysis and linear regression model were used. The result shows that there are 5 factors affecting the buying decision of Amalie lubricant of customers in Vietnam: (1) Quality, (2) Suitable price, (3) The store where to buy, (4) Delivery, (5) Human rersource. This result expectedly helps the distributors of Amlie lubricant having the suitable selling solutions. |
| Date: | 2018–08–17 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:kgc56&r=all |
| By: | Babu, Suresh Chandra; De Pinto, Alessandro; Paul, Namita |
| Abstract: | The frequency of natural disasters, especially storms and floods, has been increasing globally over the last several decades. Developing countries are especially vulnerable to such disasters but are often the least capable of coping with the associated impacts because of their limited adaptive capacity. Despite the increased interest in strengthening institutional capacity, it remains a challenge for many developing countries. Institutional capacity for disaster management and risk reduction can be built through various mechanisms. One key approach is via the agriculture sector, where climate-resilient agriculture has become an effective tool for adapting to climate change and developing resilience in the long run – resulting in increased capacity for disaster management and risk reduction at the system, institutional, and individual levels. This paper presents the experiences of four countries, which we have evaluated to develop an institutional strengthening framework. |
| Keywords: | BANGLADESH, SOUTH ASIA, ASIA, GHANA, WEST AFRICA, AFRICA SOUTH OF SAHARA, AFRICA, INDIA, VIET NAM, VIETNAM, SOUTH EAST ASIA, SOUTHEAST ASIA, disaster risk management, disaster risk reduction, climate, resilience, institutional development, climate-smart agriculture, capacity strengthening, institutional capacity, climate resilient agriculture, |
| Date: | 2019 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:ifprid:1846&r=all |
| By: | Brendan Kelly; Hunter L. Clark (Research and Statistics Group) |
| Abstract: | The imposition of Section 301 tariffs on about half of China?s exports to the United States has coincided with a fall in imports from China and gains for other countries. The U.S.-China trade conflict also appears to be accelerating an ongoing shift in foreign direct investment (FDI) from China to other emerging markets, particularly in Asia. Within the region, Vietnam is often cited as a clear beneficiary of these trends, a rising economy that could displace China, to some extent, in global supply chains. In this note, we examine the data and conclude that Vietnam is indeed gaining market share, but is too small to replace China anytimesoon. |
| Keywords: | China; Trade; Vietnam |
| JEL: | F00 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fip:fednls:87348&r=all |
| By: | Giao, Ha Nam Khanh |
| Abstract: | This research aims to investigate the impact of the factors influencing consumers’ impulse television buying decision at Best Buy Vietnam (BBVN), by interviewing 560 consumers. The methods of Cronbach’s Alpha, EFA, CFA together with the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) are used by the programs of SPSS and AMOS. The result shows that there are 03 factors affecting Impulse buying urge – in order of the decreasing importance: Attributes of company and products, Time available for watching television, Attraction of program host and celebrity. Impulse buying urge has a weaker impact on impulse television buying decision than Perceived risk, so that the research could raise some solutions for BBVN Management to serve the consumers better. |
| Date: | 2018–06–05 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:cgz2x&r=all |
| By: | Giao, Ha Nam Khanh |
| Abstract: | The study aimed to identify and measure the factors affecting the decision to purchase online airline tickets in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (HCMC) by surveying 536 customers aged 18 and over who bought airline tickets online and live in Ho Chi Minh City. The SPSS 20 tool was used to analyze the reliability of the scale through the Cronbach's Alpha coefficient, EFA exploratory factor analysis, AMOS 22 software to calibrate the scale by CFA confirmatory factor analysis, and evaluated by linear SEM analysis. Research results show that positive impact factors, decreasing by their strength, include: Perceived benefit, Perceived ease of use, Reputation of the airline, Subjective norm, Reliability. Meanwhile, Risk perception has a negative impact on the intention to buy airline tickets of customers. Research also indicates that the intention to purchase airline tickets online has an impact on purchase decisions. The results also help managers recognize the importance of the factors that affect the buying behavior of the consumers, and consequently make appropriate strategic adjustments and actions in the competitive process for online airline tickets presently. |
| Date: | 2019–04–15 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:fzh5v&r=all |
| By: | Giao, Ha Nam Khanh |
| Abstract: | Nghiên cứu này được thực hiện nhằm đánh giá thực trạng hiệu quả hoạt động kinh doanh của Tập đoàn cao su Việt Nam (Vietnam Rubber Group- VRG) trong quá trình cổ phần hóa bằng phương pháp thống kê phân tích. Kết quả cho thấy VRG tuy đã đạt nhiều thành tựu đáng kể trong thời gian qua, vẫn còn nhiều điểu bất cập cần giải quyết. Từ đó, nghiên cứu đề xuất các giải pháp đến Lãnh đạo tập đoàn nhằm nâng cao hiệu quả hoạt động kinh doanh của VRG sau cổ phần hóa. |
| Date: | 2019–02–21 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:uwdnx&r=all |
| By: | Hiraishi, Kazuaki (Asian Development Bank Institute) |
| Abstract: | High-speed rail (HSR) is not a “sufficient condition” but a “necessary condition” for regional development. Understanding how to use HSR for regional development is essential. Japan’s Shinkansen (bullet train) has a 50-year history, and Japan has long attempted to utilize Shinkansen for regional development. We introduce Shinkansen-related regional development cases, including a national economic plan, tourism promotion, and development around Shinkansen stations. Several HSR development plans are currently in progress around the world, especially in Asian countries, and the Japanese experience is informative and useful for these countries. We present a case study concerning advising Kuala Lumpur–Singapore’s HSR based on Japanese experiences, in particular the effectiveness of the “back-casting approach” for localization. |
| Keywords: | high-speed rail; regional development; Japan shinkansen |
| JEL: | L92 N95 O53 R58 |
| Date: | 2019–05–23 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ris:adbiwp:0958&r=all |
| By: | Walsh,Brian James; Hallegatte,Stephane |
| Abstract: | Traditional risk assessments use asset losses as the main metric to measure the severity of a disaster. This paper proposes an expanded risk assessment based on a framework that adds socioeconomic resilience and uses wellbeing losses as its main measure of disaster severity. Using a new, agent-based model that represents explicitly the recovery and reconstruction process at the household level, this risk assessment provides new insights into disaster risks in the Philippines. First, there is a close link between natural disasters and poverty. On average, the estimates suggest that almost half a million Filipinos per year face transient consumption poverty due to natural disasters. Nationally, the bottom income quintile suffers only 9 percent of the total asset losses, but 31 percent of the total wellbeing losses. The average annual wellbeing losses due to disasters in the Philippines is estimated at US$3.9 billion per year, more than double the asset losses of US$1.4 billion. Second, the regions identified as priorities for risk-management interventions differ depending on which risk metric is used. Cost-benefit analyses based on asset losses direct risk reduction investments toward the richest regions and areas. A focus on poverty or wellbeing rebalances the analysis and generates a different set of regional priorities. Finally, measuring disaster impacts through poverty and wellbeing impacts allows the quantification of the benefits from interventions like rapid post-disaster support and adaptive social protection. Although these measures do not reduce asset losses, they efficiently reduce their consequences for wellbeing by making the population more resilient. |
| Keywords: | Inequality,Natural Disasters,Disaster Management,Hazard Risk Management,Social Risk Management,Disability,Services&Transfers to Poor,Access of Poor to Social Services,Economic Assistance |
| Date: | 2019–01–31 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wbrwps:8723&r=all |
| By: | Giao, Ha Nam Khanh |
| Abstract: | The research investigates how the factors affect the quality of English training at Foreign Languages - Informatics Center, University of Banking Hochiminh city, Vietnam (FLIC), by intervewing 429 students. The method of Cronbach’s Alpha analysis, EFA analysis and multiple regression analysis were used with the SPSS program. The result shows that the affects of the factors on the quality of English training at FLIC decreasingly: Program Issues, Facility, Teaching Issues, Access, Non-academic Aspect. The research also suggests some solutions to FLIC management to enhance the the quality of English training. |
| Date: | 2018–06–05 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:rnuad&r=all |
| By: | Giao, Ha Nam Khanh |
| Abstract: | The research attempted to examine resource factors affecting the development of MICE at Dalat, by determining the stakeholders, and by interviewing 350 resources (means from the supply side). The methods of Cronbach’s Alpha, Exploratory Factor Anaalysis (EFA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) together the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) were used by the programs of SPSS and AMOS. The result shows that MICE development is affected by MICE destination resources, then MICE destination resources is affected by 3 main factors, arranged by the importance decreasing: (1) Organization resources; (2) MICE tourist resources; (3) Supplier resources. From that, the research raises some solutions for management and policy makers to develop MICE better. |
| Date: | 2018–06–09 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:r36yf&r=all |
| By: | Katherine Vande Velde; Jean Huge; Daniel D.A. Friess; Nico Koedam; Farid Dahdouh-Guebas |
| Abstract: | In Southeast Asia, mangrove forest cover and biodiversity has shown a rapid decline in recent decades, despite extensive conservation efforts. Identifying and analysing discourses on biodiversity conservation improves our knowledge and understanding of stakeholder perspectives (including normative values and socially constructed viewpoints) on biodiversity conservation within a specific social-ecological context. Considering these perspectives in a decision-making context contributes to the long-term sustainability of resulting conservation approaches, thus contributing to continued biodiversity conservation efforts in the far future. We consider the urban City State of Singapore to identify and interpret stakeholder discourses -including values and socially constructed viewpoints-on (effective) mangrove biodiversity conservation and management in an urban context. Using the Q methodology, we: (i) delineate and describe mangrove conservation and management discourses in Singapore and (ii) extract consensual perspectives common to discourses as a basis for management recommendations. Areas of agreement and disagreement on motivation, prioritization and responsibilities related to mangrove conservation and management are described based on numerical (i.e. sorting of statements along an ordinal scale) and qualitative data (i.e. structured interviews). There was a large overlap between discourses, suggesting that disagreement between various stakeholders may not be a prominent inhibitor of future decision making regarding mangrove conservation and management. It seems stakeholders realise the urban context strongly limits the range of realistic conservation and management approaches of mangrove forests, resulting in the larger overlap between discourses. Generally, all participants agree no further loss of existing Singapore mangroves should be allowed. The most important recommendations to reach this ultimate objective include indefinite legal protection and increase of mangrove areas under national park and nature reserve status, as well as continued promotion of mangrove's cultural ecosystem services. The identified discourses can inform decision-making by deducing shared stakeholder objectives based on the consensus values and perspectives. These shared objectives can readily be incorporated in decision-making processes on mangrove conservation and management in an urban context. |
| Keywords: | Inclusive conservation; Mangrove forest; Q methodology; Singapore; Stakeholder discourses; Urban biodiversity |
| Date: | 2019–08–01 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ulb:ulbeco:2013/289122&r=all |
| By: | Andree,Bo Pieter Johannes; Spencer,Phoebe Girouard; Azari,Sardar; Chamorro,Andres; Wang,Dieter; Dogo,Harun |
| Abstract: | This paper introduces a Spatial Vector Autoregressive Moving Average (SVARMA) model in which multiple cross-sectional time series are modeled as multivariate, possibly fat-tailed, spatial autoregressive ARMA processes. The estimation requires specifying the cross-sectional spillover channels through spatial weights matrices. the paper explores a kernel method to estimate the network topology based on similarities in the data. It discusses the model and estimation, focusing on a penalized Maximum Likelihood criterion. The empirical performance of the estimator is explored in a simulation study. The model is used to study a spatial time series of pollution and household expenditure data in Indonesia. The analysis finds that the new model improves in terms of implied density, and better neutralizes residual correlations than the VARMA, using fewer parameters. The results suggest that growth in household expenditures precedes pollution reduction, particularly after the expenditures of poorer households increase; that increasing pollution is followed by reduced growth in expenditures, particularly reducing the growth of poorer households; and that there are significant spillovers from bottom-up growth in expenditures. The paper does not find evidence for top-down growth spillovers. Feedback between the identified mechanisms may contribute to pollution-poverty traps and the results imply that pollution damages are economically significant. |
| Keywords: | Global Environment,Inequality,Brown Issues and Health,Air Quality&Clean Air,Pollution Management&Control,Health Service Management and Delivery |
| Date: | 2019–02–25 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wbrwps:8757&r=all |
| By: | Giao, Ha Nam Khanh |
| Abstract: | Nghiên cứu này nhằm mục đích khám phá và đo lường những nhân tố chính tác động lên chất lượng mối quan hệ giữa khách hàng cá nhân và Ngân hàng TMCP Đại Chúng Việt Nam (Vietnam Public Comercial Bank- PVcomBank) chi nhánh Sài gòn (SG), bằng việc phỏng vấn 350 khách hàng. Nghiên cứu sử dụng công cụ SPSS 20 để phân tích độ tin cậy thang đo qua hệ số Cronbach’s Alpha, phân tích nhân tố khám phá EFA, phần mềm AMOS 22 để phân tích nhân tố khẳng định CFA, kiểm định mô hình cấu trúc tuyến tính SEM. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy 04 (bốn) yếu tố tác động tích cực đến chất lượng mối quan hệ, sắp xếp theo độ mạnh giảm dần: lòng tin, giải quyết xung đột, năng lực nhân viên cam kết. Chất lượng mối quan hệ cũng có tác động tích cực đáng kể đến lòng trung thành của khách hàng. Kết quả cũng giúp cho các nhà quản trị chi nhánh có những điều chỉnh chiến lược và hành động phù hợp nhằm nâng cao lòng trung thành của khách hàng cá nhân. |
| Date: | 2019–01–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:vrmj4&r=all |
| By: | Giao, Ha Nam Khanh |
| Abstract: | This study has four specific objectives: (1) Identifying the factors that affect the decision to choose fast food restaurants of the young people in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (HCMC), (2) Measuring the impact level of factors affecting the decision to choose fast food restaurants of the young people in HCMC, (3) Proposing some managerial recommendations for those who are interested in the fast food business and (4) Analyzing the difference of the decision to choose fast food restaurants of the young people in Ho Chi Minh City, by surveying 225 young consumers living in HCMC. The SPSS 20 tool was used to analyze the reliability of the scale through the Cronbach's Alpha coefficient, EFA explanatory factor analysis, multiple linear regression analysis. The result of the model test shows four factors that positively affect the decision of choosing fast food restaurants of the young people in HCMC in the order of decreasing level: (1) Price, (2) Products, (3) Store location, and (4) Space. In addition, the results show that there is no difference in the decision to choose fast food restaurants of the young people in HCMC by gender but there are differences by occupation and income. From that, several managerial recommendations have been proposed for managers of fast-food stores to develop appropriate marketing strategies that impact on young people, enhancing their ability to attract shoppers. |
| Date: | 2019–04–17 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:xgv2k&r=all |
| By: | Cisneros Tersitsch, Marco Elías; Kis-Katos, Krisztina; Nuryartono, Nunung |
| Abstract: | This paper studies the interactions between political and economic incentives to foster forest conversion in Indonesian districts. Using a district-level panel data set from 2001 to 2016, we analyze variation in remotely sensed forest loss and forest fires as well as measures of land use licensing. We link these outcomes to economic incentives to expand oil palm cultivation areas as well as political incentives arising before idiosyncratically-timed local mayoral elections. Empirical results document substantial increases in deforestation and forest fires in the year prior to local elections. Additionally, oil palm plays a crucial role in driving deforestation dynamics. Variations in global market prices of palm oil are closely linked to deforestation in areas which are geo-climatically best suited for growing oil palm and they amplify the importance of the political cycle. We thus find clear evidence for economic and political incentives reinforcing each other as drivers of forest loss and land conversion for oil palm cultivation. |
| Keywords: | deforestation,palm oil,local election cycles,Indonesia |
| JEL: | O13 Q15 Q56 P16 |
| Date: | 2020 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:rwirep:842&r=all |
| By: | Giao, Ha Nam Khanh |
| Abstract: | The study analyses the factors of Country of Origin Image influencing Vietnamese consumer attitudes towards Vietnamese garments by surveying 366 customers. Cronbach's Alpha analysis and EFA analysis together with multiple regression analysis were used with SPSS. The results show that only two components having a strong influence are "Country of Origin Image" and "Country of Origin Image of Product"; only "Country of Origin Image of Product" affects consumer’s perceived cost of garments; finally, there is a positive relationship of perceived benefits and a negative one of perceived cost of attitudes towards Vietnamese garments. There is no difference in terms of "income", "age" and "gender" for consumer attitudes towards Vietnamese garments. The study also suggests a number of managerial implications for the garment companies to have better competitive advantages. |
| Date: | 2018–02–14 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:wr9sq&r=all |
| By: | Rudnick,Hugh; Velasquez,Constantin |
| Abstract: | Deep reforms of the Philippine power sector began in 2001, aiming at competitive wholesale and retail markets. This case study analyzes the Philippine experience with wholesale electricity markets at the generation level, including design, implementation, and outcomes. The spot market began operation in 2006, amidst adequate generation capacity albeit highly concentrated among few players. The reforms have successfully introduced market-driven forces to system operation and spot price signals for investments. Investment in new generation has recently been commissioned; generation concentration has plunged since the market?s inception (mainly due to privatization of generation assets); and generation supply has been generally secure (barring natural disasters). However, serious conflicts due to market power abuse occurred in the past; the market remains concentrated in four major players; and new competitors have slowly entered through the opaque and largely regulated market of bilateral contracts. Moreover, following aggressive capacity additions, baseload coal generation soared over the past decade, reaching 50 percent of total output in 2017, thus raising concerns about environmental sustainability, the optimal capacity mix (due to lack of investments in flexible mid-merit and peaking power plants), and long-term supply security of the Philippine power sector (since coal is imported). The case of the Philippines'power market highlights the importance of adequate ownership structure supportive of competition, the need of effective monitoring and oversight, especially during initial phases of the market, and the benefits and challenges that open and competitive wholesale markets can provide over time, especially in interaction with vertical integration (whether through cross-ownership or through bilateral contracts). |
| Keywords: | Energy Policies&Economics,Energy Demand,Energy and Mining,Energy and Environment,Power&Energy Conversion,Oil Refining&Gas Industry,Energy Sector Regulation |
| Date: | 2019–01–29 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wbrwps:8721&r=all |
| By: | Giao, Ha Nam Khanh |
| Abstract: | This study was conducted to find out the factors affecting the consumers’ choice of wine in HoChiMinh City, Vietnam. The multiple regression model was not statistically significant for finding the relationship between the factors and the Money spent on wine, so discriminant analysis method was used to evaluate the contribution of factors to the differentiation between consumers’ group presented by average bottle consumed per month. The Symbolic benefit factor turned out to be the strongest, followed by Enjoyment benefit factor and Utilitarian & Experiental benefit factor. The findings were used to provide suggestions for wine marketers in Ho Chi Minh City market. |
| Date: | 2018–08–09 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:4cvn7&r=all |
| By: | Giao, Ha Nam Khanh |
| Abstract: | This research uses structural equation modelling (SEM) to test the correlation between service quality of the tourism destination and the satisfaction of the tourists who have visited Hội An ancient town. The research also uses the methods of Cronbach’s Alpha, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and SEM. The result shows that the tourist satisfaction has been affected by 3 factors: (1) Responsiveness; (2) Reliability; and (3) Empathy which were ranked by the importance. The research also raises some suggestions to the management and the tourist businesses at Hội An to enhance the tourists satisfaction. |
| Date: | 2018–08–07 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:sbjev&r=all |
| By: | Giao, Ha Nam Khanh |
| Abstract: | This research aims to identify and measure the influence of factors affecting customers’ loyalty for gym service at K.I.M Center by surveying 640 customers using the gym service at K.I.M Center. Cronbach's alpha, EFA, CFA and SEM analysis were used in the study. The results of the model tested with SEM supported 11 hypotheses out of a total of 12 hypotheses. The four factors (i) Habits, (ii) Conversion cost, (iii) Relationship Marketing, and (iv) Satisfaction towards customers’ loyalty at the center. Two factors (i) Intangible quality, (ii) Tangible quality have an impact on customers’ satisfaction. In addition, other relationships in the model are also verified (1) the impact of relationship marketing on tangible and intangible quality, (2) the impact of tangible and intangible quality on the habit; (3) and the impact of tangible quality on customers’ conversion cost. In it, the factor of Satisfaction expressed through tangible and intangible quality has the strongest impact on customers’ loyalty. |
| Date: | 2018–12–05 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:57g8a&r=all |
| By: | Giao, Ha Nam Khanh |
| Abstract: | The study was aimed at determining the impacts of factors that influence the purchasing decision of Butter Oil Substitute (BOS) in coffee roasting industry. The study was carried out in Ho Chi Minh City on 88 customers using face to face interview and structured questionnaire as the instruments for data collection. Questions were designed to find out how consumers behave in relation to BOS for coffee roasting. The study showed that the purchase of BOS in coffee roasting industry is influenced mostly by the customer’s price consciousness, relationship between buyer and seller, and customer service. The study can be used as references for the planning of marketing strategies and as the basis for future researches in the customer behavior with regard to bakery customers (another application of BOS) and specialty fats in general. |
| Date: | 2018–03–17 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:gn6em&r=all |
| By: | Giao, Ha Nam Khanh |
| Abstract: | The research investigates how the factors affect Vietnamese consumers attitude on television advertisement of skin care, by intervewing 280 consumers. The method of Cronbach’s Alpha analysis, EFA analysis and multiple regression analysis were used with the SPSS program. The result shows that the affects of the factors on Vietnamese buyer’s behavior about TV commercial of skin care increasingly: Entertaiment, Informativeness, Celebrity, In-irritation, Credibility. The research also suggests some solutions to the television advertisers to enhance capability of serving consumers.attitude on television advertisement, Vietnamese consumers, skin care |
| Date: | 2019–04–19 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:a2bn9&r=all |
| By: | Columba Martínez-Espinosa; Pieter Wolfs; Katherine Vande Velde; Behara Satyanarayana; Farid Dahdouh-Guebas; Jean Huge |
| Abstract: | Effective management of a socio-ecological system (SES) requires a good understanding of: (i) ecosystem functionality, (ii) interactions between social and ecological units, and (iii) stakeholder perceptions and activities. Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve (MMFR) covering 40,200 ha in Peninsular Malaysia is under silvicultural management (with a 30-year forest rotation cycle) for charcoal and timber production since 1902. The aim of this study is to assess the perceptions of (select) local stakeholders on the ongoing mangrove management of MMFR. Earlier, Huge et al. (2016), using Q methodology, identified three main shared perceptions, called discourses: (1) Optimization- ‘keep up the good work, but keep improving’, (2) Change for the better- ‘ecotourism & participatory management for sustainability’, and (3) Continuity – ‘business as usual is the way to go’. The current study is a follow-up to Huge et al. (2016) and reports on a survey which assessed the degree of support of the local stakeholders towards those three management discourses. The core statements of each discourse were presented as questions and then ranked by the participants. Based on the findings of the survey, the local stakeholders were clustered into three main working categories: (i) charcoal and timber workers, (ii) fishermen and (iii) service providers. The interviews held with 114 stakeholders indicated that discourse (2) ‘change for the better’ is the most popular (supported by 72% of the participants) regardless of the stakeholders’ working category. This discourse voices the involvement of local people in decision making, adopts participatory management, and encourages diverse mangrove-based economic activities beyond mere charcoal and timber production. Single-use management (focusing only on maximising charcoal and timber yields) was perceived as not equitably benefiting all local stakeholders. The insights of this study can guide the managers of Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve to improve the sustainability and the local support base for the existing mangrove management regime, e.g. by promoting diverse livelihood options for the local stakeholders. |
| Keywords: | Ecosystem services; Forest management; Local-population perception; Mangrove management; Socio-ecological system; Stakeholder involvement |
| Date: | 2020–02–01 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ulb:ulbeco:2013/298679&r=all |
| By: | Raden Lestari Garnasih (Management Department, Economic and Business Faculty, Riau University, Indonesia Author-2-Name: Kurniawaty Author-2-Workplace-Name: Management Department, Economic and Business Faculty, Riau University, Indonesia Author-3-Name: Dewita Suryatiningsih Author-3-Workplace-Name: Management Department, Economic and Business Faculty, Riau University, 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 - Determination of the performance factors of the small culinary business sector is an important aim of this research. The research also aims to analyze the interconnectedness between the factors which generate competitive advantage and improve the performance of small and medium-sized enterprise businesses.Methodology/Technique - Questionnaires were distributed to 115 such enterprises in the culinary field located in the city of Pekanbaru with the use of the cluster area a non-random sampling technique. In addition, a Likert scale was used to obtain responses from the participants, and the statistical analysis tool employed was PLS (Partial Least Squares).Findings - The research reveals that business networking and human resource competencies are factors that influence the business performance of small entrepreneurs in the culinary sector. However, competitive advantage does not influence the effect of human resource competence and business networking on business performance.Novelty - The variables studied in this culinary research field have not been comprehensively examined in previous studies.Type of Paper - Empirical. |
| Keywords: | Competitive Advantage; Business Networking; Culinary; Human Resources. |
| JEL: | M10 M16 M19 |
| Date: | 2020–03–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jber184&r=all |
| By: | Mar Heisen A. Yanos (Isabela State University, San Mateo, Isabela,3318, Philippines Author-2-Name: Rosalie C. Leal Author-2-Workplace-Name: Isabela State University, San Mateo, Isabela,3318, 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 - This study assesses the impact of mungbean (Vigna radiata) as a source of income among San Mateo folks. More specifically, this study aims to measure the benefits of respondents derived from mungbean as a source or additional income and the creation of a database of the generated activities, employment and innovative projects from mungbean.Methodology/Technique - The respondents of the study were 100 mungbean growers that were randomly selected within San Mateo. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and focus group discussion and was analyzed using frequency and percentage.Findings - The data analysis reveals that mungbean farming generates both income and employment. The findings also reveal that a return of investment of 132.66% per hectare can be generated in producing mungbean.Novelty - This study aims to validate the economic impact of mungbean production among the people in San Mateo, Isabela. It is also the goal of this study to analyze how the production of mungbean helps increase employment in the community. Type of Paper - Empirical. |
| Keywords: | Mungbean; Assessment; San Mateo; Productivity; Farmers. |
| JEL: | Q12 Q14 |
| Date: | 2020–03–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jber185&r=all |
| By: | Naknoi, Kanda |
| Abstract: | This study documents the historical development of business activities of the military in Thailand from 1940 to 2016, using a dataset of three types of producers of non-security services: military firms whose shareholders are military units, military enterprises within military units; and military-related firms whose shareholders or board of directors are individual military officers. The military-related firms existed in 1940, and more were established during the World War II. Military enterprises began after the war. Later, the military firm was first established after a successful military coup one decade after the war. Since then, the military firms have earned revenues and grew in financial services and media industries, but the military enterprises and military-related firms have operated in a much wider range of industries than the military firms. The formation of military firms and military enterprises as a business group are in line with the transaction costs view in the literature. |
| Keywords: | Business Group, Military, Thai Military Bank, Thailand |
| JEL: | G31 G32 L22 |
| Date: | 2020–02 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hit:hitcei:2019-14&r=all |
| By: | Renalyn P. Mora (Isabela State University, San Andres, San Mateo, Isabela, 3318, 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 - This study was conducted to assess the attitudes, aspirations and gender differences of pre - service Mathematics teachers of Isabela State University for the 2nd semester of school year 2018 - 2019. Developing students' attitudes and aspirations through highlighting the gender difference and relevance of mathematics to everyday life maybe beneficial. Methodology/Technique - This study has a total number of 106 participants of which 72 are females and 34 are males. A quantitative descriptive research design was employed in this study with four - part questionnaire which included the students' profile, attitude, aspiration, and motivation as the data gathering instrument. The data was tabulated, analyzed and interpreted according to the objectives of the study. A Z - test was used to analyze and determine the significant difference between gender and attitude as well as for, motivation, and aspiration.Findings - Based on the findings of the study, it is concluded that gender affects the attitude of the pre - service Mathematics teachers in learning Mathematics as well as their aspirations. Finally, it was also recommended to do further research to this topic in other disciplines to reduce skill disparities among students.Type of Paper - Empirical. |
| Keywords: | Attitudes; Aspirations; Motivation; Gender Differences; Gender. |
| JEL: | A29 M14 M19 |
| Date: | 2020–03–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jber186&r=all |
| By: | Christine Laudenbach; Ulrike Malmendier; Alexandra Niessen-Ruenzi |
| Abstract: | We analyze the long-term effects of living under communism and its anticapitalist doctrine on households’ financial investment decisions and attitudes towards financial markets. Utilizing comprehensive German brokerage data and bank data, we show that, decades after Reunification, East Germans still invest significantly less in the stock market than West Germans. Consistent with communist friends-and-foes propaganda, East Germans are more likely to hold stocks of companies from communist countries (China, Russia, Vietnam) and of state-owned companies, and are unlikely to invest in American companies and the financial industry. Effects are stronger for individuals exposed to positive “emotional tagging,” e.g., those living in celebrated showcase cities. Effects reverse for individuals with negative experiences, e.g., environmental pollution, religious oppression, or lack of (Western) TV entertainment. Election years trigger further divergence of East and West Germans. We provide evidence of negative welfare consequences due to less diversified portfolios, higher-fee products, and lower risk-adjusted returns. |
| JEL: | D03 D14 D83 D84 E21 G11 |
| Date: | 2020–03 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:nbr:nberwo:26818&r=all |
| By: | Giao, Ha Nam Khanh |
| Abstract: | Nghiên cứu này được thực hiện nhằm đánh giá các yếu tố tác động đến động lực làm việc của người lao động tại Công ty cổ phần bia Sài gòn- Miền Tây (Western Saigon Beer Joint Stock Company- WSB), bằng việc khảo sát 200 người lao động, công cụ Cronbach’s alpha, EFA và phân tích hồi quy bội được sử dụng. Kết quả đã đưa ra được mô hình 07 yếu tố có tác động dương đến Động lực làm việc, sắp theo thứ tự giảm dần: Lương, thưởng và phúc lợi; Quan hệ đồng nghiệp; Cơ hội đào tạo và thăng tiến; Được công nhận đầy đủ công việc đã làm; Triển vọng phát triển của công ty; Bản chất công việc; Điều kiện và môi trường làm việc. Từ đó, nghiên cứu đề xuất các giải pháp đến ban quản lý công ty nhằm nâng cao động lực làm việc của công nhân. |
| Date: | 2018–09–29 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:rxy76&r=all |
| By: | Elie Bouri (USEK Business School, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon); Rangan Gupta (Department of Economics, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa); Xuan Vinh Vo (University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) |
| Abstract: | Are price discontinuities in cryptocurrencies jointly related to large swings in geopolitical risk? This is a relevant question to answer given recent news from the press that Bitcoin’s large price swings are driven by large swings in the level of geopolitical risk. We answer this question by examining first the jump incidence of daily returns for Bitcoin and other leading cryptocurrencies via the application of the approach of Laurent et al. (2016) and then by studying the co-jumps using logistic regressions. Preliminary results show that the price behaviour of all cryptocurrencies under study is jumpy. Further analyses show reasonable evidence to imply that co-jumps are significant for the case of Bitcoin only. This finding nicely complements previous studies arguing that Bitcoin is a hedge against geopolitical risk. |
| Keywords: | Geopolitical risk, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, Jumps, GARCH |
| Date: | 2020–02 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pre:wpaper:202015&r=all |