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Determinants of Entrepreneurial Expansion and Sustainability Among MSEs in Wolaita and Dawro Zones, Ethiopia
Alemayehu Elda Ergo,
Shemilis Tamirat Woldekidan
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 5, October 2018
Pages:
126-135
Received:
6 June 2018
Accepted:
9 August 2018
Published:
4 September 2018
Abstract: The future of the Ethiopian economy in the urban area depends to a great degree on the success of Micro and Small enterprises (MSEs) as in many other developing countries since MSEs are important to economic growth and considerably essential to generate employment. However, Ethiopian MSEs are facing a series impediments emanating from external and internal factors that have sign if i can’t adverse effects on their performance, growth and sustainability. The purposes of this research are to explicitly enquiry and consider aspects that are hampering the performance, growth and sustainability of MSEs in Wolaita and Dawro Zones. The study was utilized causal research design to achieve the research objectives. The target population under study is all enterprises in the five developmental sectors in five towns from both Wolita and Dawuro zone Administrations. The study was conducted between June 2016 March 2017. In this study, primary and secondary data types and sources were used. The instruments to collect primary data were questionnaires. Sample size was 347 which determined by using Yamane (1967) formula and individual informants were selected via stratified random sampling technique. The data collected was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively by the aid of Spss. V.16. The finding of the study showed that the variables (financial, marketing, working premises, technological, political-legal, entrepreneurial and managerial factors affecting enturprenual growth and sustainability both in Wolaita and Dawuro zones which were explained the variance of 34% and 66% of the variance was explained by other factors which are not the part of this study variables.
Abstract: The future of the Ethiopian economy in the urban area depends to a great degree on the success of Micro and Small enterprises (MSEs) as in many other developing countries since MSEs are important to economic growth and considerably essential to generate employment. However, Ethiopian MSEs are facing a series impediments emanating from external and ...
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The Effects of Feature and Benefit Sentences in Advertising Copy on Consumers’ Memory and Attitudes
Robert W. Meeds,
Olan F. Farnall
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 5, October 2018
Pages:
136-143
Received:
5 July 2018
Accepted:
20 September 2018
Published:
29 September 2018
Abstract: The objective of this study was to empirically test how these dependent variables are influenced by features and benefits in advertising copy. Advertising copy testing research has produced conflicting results regarding the independence of recall, recognition and attitude constructs. Most copy-testing research, however, has focused on consumers’ responses to the ad as a whole. The study reported here focuses on sentence-level manipulations to determine how variations in sentence patterns influence consumer memory and attitudes for advertised claims. A within-subjects experiment using magazine ads as stimuli was conducted in which the presence or absence of pairs of consumer benefit and product feature sentences were manipulated. The dependent variables were phrase recognition, morpheme recall and attitude toward the ad. Results showed that benefit and feature sentences did not improve recognition memory for phrases. However, ads with benefits or features enhanced morphemic recall and attitudes compared to the control condition. In particular, for ads that contained integrated benefit sentences and feature sentences together, an interactive effect was observed. Readers of these copy blocks displayed more positive attitudes toward the ad and higher levels of morpheme recall than benefits-only or features-only ads. The results are consistent with predictions from construal level theory, which has shown that benefit-based appeals are more effective in high construal situations while benefit- and attribute-based appeals are equally effective in low construal situations.
Abstract: The objective of this study was to empirically test how these dependent variables are influenced by features and benefits in advertising copy. Advertising copy testing research has produced conflicting results regarding the independence of recall, recognition and attitude constructs. Most copy-testing research, however, has focused on consumers’ re...
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Sustainable Growth in Haiti: Creating Meaningful Change in the Developing World
Claire Elizabeth Haselhorst,
Robert Merton Stwalley III
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 5, October 2018
Pages:
144-150
Received:
3 August 2018
Accepted:
7 September 2018
Published:
9 October 2018
Abstract: Recent tragedies have placed a global spotlight on the county of Haiti, which many observers believe to be a nation mired in incurable poverty. Many organizations in the developed world have previously engaged in various projects and relief efforts to improve the living conditions in the country and develop the infrastructure of the nation. However, some observers have questioned the sustainability and beneficial results of these efforts. There is a reasonable concern that some of these projects generate more harm than good. Strategically, it is necessary to consider whether sustainable development occurs through these efforts, and if not, what changes can be made to improve the benefits from outside intervention for people living in the developing world. This paper will provide a framework for that evaluation, by looking at the history of development efforts in Haiti, primarily through examining the nation under a lens of food security and resource development, two commonly accepted metrics for economic development. The paper will then explore suggested means of making future efforts more sustainable and effective using techniques that have had proven success elsewhere within the developing world. Finally, the paper will examine the specific focused efforts of personnel associated with the Village of Hope, a successful educational and health care NGO mission in Gantier. It will be demonstrated that much of the success of the Village of Hope is based upon their recognition of these fundamental effective development techniques.
Abstract: Recent tragedies have placed a global spotlight on the county of Haiti, which many observers believe to be a nation mired in incurable poverty. Many organizations in the developed world have previously engaged in various projects and relief efforts to improve the living conditions in the country and develop the infrastructure of the nation. However...
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The Role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to Employment in Ghana
Seth Kwaku Amoah,
Alfred Kwabena Amoah
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 5, October 2018
Pages:
151-157
Received:
10 August 2018
Accepted:
7 September 2018
Published:
11 October 2018
Abstract: The study used descriptive statistics design type to assess the role that MSMEs are playing with respect to employment in Ghana. The study adopted the methodology employed by Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) to undertake a nationwide survey on the Integrated Business Establishment Survey II (IBES II, 2016). It used the data generated by GSS from IBES II 2016 Survey report. The data set used included the employment levels (numbers), size and the status of employment (permanent and temporary) offered by MSMEs in Ghana. It was revealed from the study that the MSMEs in Ghana offered employment of about 82 percent to the working population in the country with marked differences in the regions. Out of the employment offered by MSMEs in Ghana, about 81 percent is for permanent whilst 86 percent is for temporary employment. The Micro enterprises employed larger percentage of the working population than the Small and Medium enterprises. We are recommending that the central, regional and district structures of governance in the country should continue to initiate, develop and implement pragmatic policies that will enhance the growth of the MSMEs’ sector in the country. The programmes and policies to enhance the growth of the Sector should be focused on specific areas and size of the MSMES. The MSMEs sector at all levels is still confronting with both endogenous and exogenous challenges such as access to funds, lack of managerial skills and applications of appropriate technologies, registration and regulations issues as well as record keeping and access to international market. All stakeholders in the sector should work hand in hand to resolve these challenges for optimum operation of the MSMEs in the country to help reduce the unemployment situation in the country.
Abstract: The study used descriptive statistics design type to assess the role that MSMEs are playing with respect to employment in Ghana. The study adopted the methodology employed by Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) to undertake a nationwide survey on the Integrated Business Establishment Survey II (IBES II, 2016). It used the data generated by GSS from IBE...
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The Political Considerations in Chinese Companies’ Cross-Border Acquisitions
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 5, October 2018
Pages:
158-169
Received:
13 August 2018
Accepted:
12 September 2018
Published:
13 October 2018
Abstract: Cross-border acquisition activity led by Chinese enterprises have become increasingly conspicuous and prevalent in recent years. However, many of them were obstructed by foreign governments on the ground of “Threating National Security”. Using a sample of 543 cross-border transactions made by China’s listed companies from 2000 to 2014, this paper examines whether the acquisition of foreign political sensitive assets, which may threat foreign countries’ national security, affect the likelihood of acquisition completion and acquisition performance. We find that central government-owned enterprises are more likely to acquire political sensitive assets than private-owned enterprises and local government-owned enterprises. The political sensitive acquisitions are less likely to be completed than others. The market response of acquisition announcements is significantly greater for political sensitive acquisitions than for other acquisitions, which suggests that political sensitive acquisitions increase shareholders’ wealth. Finally, we show that the positive effect of political sensitive acquisitions on shareholders’ wealth is stronger for private-owned enterprises than for state-owned enterprises. Overall, our findings suggest that Chinese companies should reduce the political risks of cross-border acquisitions and try to achieve a win-win for the nation, market and enterprises when they implement “go-out” strategy. In academic value, this paper offers a new research angle on cross-border acquisitions, which is the impact of political sensitive target on acquisition transactions.
Abstract: Cross-border acquisition activity led by Chinese enterprises have become increasingly conspicuous and prevalent in recent years. However, many of them were obstructed by foreign governments on the ground of “Threating National Security”. Using a sample of 543 cross-border transactions made by China’s listed companies from 2000 to 2014, this paper e...
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Search on Self Organization Knowledge Distribution System and Its Operation Mechanism
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 5, October 2018
Pages:
170-174
Received:
20 June 2018
Accepted:
6 October 2018
Published:
29 October 2018
Abstract: The mechanism of promoting economic growth by the system is still a black box. Through analysis of the system operation mechanism, reasons for the formation of the system are clarified, through analysis of the causes of the introduction of self-organized knowledge to the system, the mechanism of the system to promote economic growth through the advancement of technology is clarified.
Abstract: The mechanism of promoting economic growth by the system is still a black box. Through analysis of the system operation mechanism, reasons for the formation of the system are clarified, through analysis of the causes of the introduction of self-organized knowledge to the system, the mechanism of the system to promote economic growth through the adv...
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