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Research on the Construction of China's Science and Technology Innovation Service Platform Based on the Perspective of Collaborative Innovation
Shaogang Liao,
Wendong Xie
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2019
Pages:
161-169
Received:
8 April 2019
Accepted:
29 May 2019
Published:
1 July 2019
Abstract: Collaborative innovation is a new form of national science and technology innovation. As a link and bridge for regional science and technology innovation, science and technology innovation service platform plays an important role in promoting the coordinated innovation of government, industry, universities and research institutions, and promoting the transformation and upgrading of regional industrial economic structure. This paper takes Jiangxi Province of China as an example. Through research and data statistics, it summarizes the construction achievements of Jiangxi Science and Technology Innovation Service Platform and analyzes the barriers that exist in the development process of the platform. At the same time, it summarizes and refines the successful experience of developed countries in the construction of Science and Technology Innovation Service Platform. On this basis, based on the collaborative innovation perspective of government, industry, universities and research institutions, the development path of Jiangxi science and technology innovation service platform is proposed from four aspects: Strengthening Policy Support and Perfecting Supporting Guarantee Mechanisms; Information resources co-construction and sharing and collaborative innovation; strengthening talent team construction and establishing scientific evaluation mechanism.
Abstract: Collaborative innovation is a new form of national science and technology innovation. As a link and bridge for regional science and technology innovation, science and technology innovation service platform plays an important role in promoting the coordinated innovation of government, industry, universities and research institutions, and promoting t...
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The Effect of Client Firm’s IT Capability on IS Outsourcing Success in Tunisia: The Mediating Role of Relationship Quality
Hanène Trabelsi Ellouze,
Jamil Chaabouni
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2019
Pages:
170-179
Received:
8 April 2019
Accepted:
27 May 2019
Published:
2 July 2019
Abstract: Outsourcing IS services has been on the rise in developed as well as developing countries in the world. Despite the IS outsourcing trends seen over the past several years, some outsourcing experiences are failing. One frequently cited reason is the lack of previous research to address the effect of the client firms’ IT capabilities on the IS outsourcing success. In order to achieve the IS outsourcing success, firms hope also to have a flexible relationship with their external providers. The quality of the relationship between the client firm and the external provider may therefore be a key element of successful outsourcing. The objective of this research is firstly to identify the impact of the client firm’s IT capability on IS outsourcing success and secondly to clarify the role of the relationship quality between the client firm and the service providers in IS outsourcing success. To achieve this objective, a model is developed based on the literature review. Quantitative method based on a questionnaire survey is adopted for this research. We are interesting in the Tunisian banking sector characterized by a growing demand for the IS outsourcing. Data collected are analyzed by Structural Equation Modelling using PLS (Partial Least Squares) technique to test the research hypotheses. The results indicate that IT capability has no effect on IS outsourcing success and among the dimensions of the relationship quality, only the communication quality has a direct effect on outsourcing success.
Abstract: Outsourcing IS services has been on the rise in developed as well as developing countries in the world. Despite the IS outsourcing trends seen over the past several years, some outsourcing experiences are failing. One frequently cited reason is the lack of previous research to address the effect of the client firms’ IT capabilities on the IS outsou...
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The Stability of Population and GDP Growth: A Comparative Analysis Among Different Nations in the World
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2019
Pages:
180-191
Received:
16 May 2019
Accepted:
18 June 2019
Published:
2 July 2019
Abstract: The relationship between population growth and economic growth appeared differently in different countries. It became a debated issue for one country group from another where each country group classified by their income level. This article draws on data of forty countries that is twenty seven years long with each income group consists of ten countries. For panel data analysis the study introduces some econometric tests such as Unit root test, Country Pedroni (2004) cointegration test, Phillips-Peron cross section test, Johansen normalized cointegrating tests and Vector error correction test. The outcome states that in low income countries both variables are in equilibrium and reveals positive relationship. By one percent rise in the growth of population, in the long run, for high income and upper middle income countries the growth rate of GDP will drop by 1.19 percent and 0.044 percent respectively. Meanwhile, significant positive results come from lower middle income and low income countries which were the growth of GDP upswing by 0.44 percent and 0.42 percent respectively by the one percent increase in the growth of population. In high income countries, growth of GDP falls due to rise of the growth of population but the growth of population needs 1.47 year to reach to the equilibrium.
Abstract: The relationship between population growth and economic growth appeared differently in different countries. It became a debated issue for one country group from another where each country group classified by their income level. This article draws on data of forty countries that is twenty seven years long with each income group consists of ten count...
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Modelling the Effects of Variations in Corporate Tax Rate on Revenue Output in Zimbabwe
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2019
Pages:
192-200
Received:
10 May 2019
Accepted:
24 June 2019
Published:
9 July 2019
Abstract: Corporate tax, has significantly become one of the major sources of revenue to the government. Whether the economy is shadow, enriched or booming, its government needs some revenue to promote and to lubricate its formal sector. Because of this, corporate tax at varying rates are being agreed and set by Zimbabwean government. However, less on the effects of corporate tax on revenue yields seems to be known and understood in Zimbabwe. Our conjecture was to study the effects of varying corporate tax rate on revenue. We used the simple logistic harvesting model with varying effort coefficient. Quantitative, qualitative and geometric methods were used for model results and analysis. The research was more of theoretical with a small data set used only for validating the polynomial estimation model. Interestingly, all the methods seem to move in the same direction. The results suggest that revenue is inversely related to company tax. Lastly, we used a Lagrange polynomial to predict possible revenue output from any given corporate tax rate. So, the government can use the polynomial framework when considering a revenue-neutral tax reform to apply to its economy. To validate the polynomial function, we applied the mean absolute percentage error method which supported its use.
Abstract: Corporate tax, has significantly become one of the major sources of revenue to the government. Whether the economy is shadow, enriched or booming, its government needs some revenue to promote and to lubricate its formal sector. Because of this, corporate tax at varying rates are being agreed and set by Zimbabwean government. However, less on the ef...
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The Impact of the Use of Computer Technology and Auditing Software on the Efficiency of External Auditors in Jordan
Mohammed Alsharairi,
Atallah Ahmad Alhosban
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2019
Pages:
201-210
Received:
26 May 2019
Accepted:
27 June 2019
Published:
16 July 2019
Abstract: The study aims to achieve the following objectives to identify the impact of the use of electronic work environment tools to increase the efficiency of external auditors, Highlight the importance of using audit programs to increase the efficiency of external auditors. The researcher designed the questionnaire for the current study to identify the effect of using modern technology on the work environment of the external auditors. To analyze the data used by the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), the following statistical methods were used: Statistical descriptive methods: represented by arithmetic mean, standard deviation and repetitions in order to obtain the general characteristics of the sample of the study sample. Most results: The computer hardware technology helps the external auditor to test the means of control over the electronic system. The presence of computer technology and tools helps the external auditor to reasonably confirm that the data received for processing purposes is licensed and has been properly translated into computer language. Most recommendation: There should be legislations and laws governing the work of external auditors in the establishments that use the computer, the application of the study to the internal auditors or financial managers and sectors, which helps to integrate the views in the audit process.
Abstract: The study aims to achieve the following objectives to identify the impact of the use of electronic work environment tools to increase the efficiency of external auditors, Highlight the importance of using audit programs to increase the efficiency of external auditors. The researcher designed the questionnaire for the current study to identify the e...
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The Impact of Public Expenditure Components on Economic Growth in Ethiopia; Vector Autoregressive Approach
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2019
Pages:
211-219
Received:
12 June 2019
Accepted:
10 July 2019
Published:
26 July 2019
Abstract: The study analyzes the impact of public expenditure components on economic growth in the Ethiopian economy using annual time series data for the period 1982-2016. The study uses public expenditure variables from economic infrastructures (agriculture, road and energy), social infrastructure (education) and recurrent and capital expenditure components. With the help of co-integration and vector error correction analysis, the impact of various areas of public expenditures was assessed in the long-run as well as in the short-run. The study found that public expenditure components at all have a significant positive effect on economic growth in the long-run but they have insignificant impact in the short-run except education and road. Expenditure on education and road has both short-run and long run effects on economic growth. The impact of educational expenditure on economic growth is highly significant and positive which have powerful role in promoting the country’s economic growth compared to other variables. In the short run the impact of education on economic growth is negative and significant whereas that of road expenditure is significant and positive. Based on the results of the co-integrated and vector error correction model, this study found that, it is better and advisable to have an excessive expenditure on education and road construction than other areas of public expenditure, so as to accelerate economic growth in Ethiopia.
Abstract: The study analyzes the impact of public expenditure components on economic growth in the Ethiopian economy using annual time series data for the period 1982-2016. The study uses public expenditure variables from economic infrastructures (agriculture, road and energy), social infrastructure (education) and recurrent and capital expenditure component...
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The Prospect of Dollarization in Nigeria: An Empirical Review
Uduakobong Edy-Ewoh,
Babatunde Binuyo
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2019
Pages:
220-231
Received:
13 June 2019
Accepted:
12 July 2019
Published:
26 July 2019
Abstract: Dollarization has been perceived in literature as a strategy that could help emerging and developing economics achieve price stability via lower inflation rates occasioned by the adoption of a stronger currency. Supporters of dollarization also infer that the strategy has the ability to affect positively real economic variables such as growth and employment through its ability to lower interest rates, increase investment and eliminate currency risk thereby increasing international trade. In this study, we examined the effect of dollarization on selected macroeconomic variables in Nigeria from 1972 to 2017. Using simple regression models, we analysed the impact of real dollarization index on prime lending rates, inflation, unemployment, PCI, FDI, real GDP growth and total trade in Nigeria. Empirical results revealed that dollarization did not exert significant positive effect on the selected macroeconomic variables. The study therefore recommended that government should be intentional about putting measures in place to strengthen the Nigerian naira so that economic agents will see no need to hold their wealth in or transact with a foreign currency. This will discourage dollarization in Nigeria which is perceived to be a major driver of inflation in the country.
Abstract: Dollarization has been perceived in literature as a strategy that could help emerging and developing economics achieve price stability via lower inflation rates occasioned by the adoption of a stronger currency. Supporters of dollarization also infer that the strategy has the ability to affect positively real economic variables such as growth and e...
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Relationship Between a CEO’s Level of Education and Corporate Social Responsibility: Evidence from Chinese Listed Firms
Yiming Ma,
Juncheng Li,
Lu Yang,
Yafeng Hu,
Ke Gao
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2019
Pages:
232-244
Received:
13 May 2019
Accepted:
Published:
29 July 2019
Abstract: This study investigates the influence of a CEO’s level of education on the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of listed firms in China. We find a significant and positive impact of the CEO’s level of education on the CSR of a firm, one level promotion of CEOs' education will increase 0.1630 CSR scores of a firm and increase the probability of CSR disclosure by 10.75%. This finding is robust for the univariable analysis and for sub-items and the forward performance of CSR. Further, we find that the positive relationship between the CEO’s level of education and CSR is more pronounced for CEOs who also chair the board, state-owned firms and CEOs who have overseas experience. More concretely, when the CEO is also the chairman, the CEO’s level of education has a greater positive effect on CSR than those are not chairman. In state-owned enterprises, the CEO’s level of education plays a greater role in the positive promotion of the CSR than non-stated-owned enterprises. When the CEO has studied or worked abroad, the CEO’s level of education has a greater positive effect on the CSR than those who do not have overseas experience. Our findings shed light on the role of the CEO’s level of education in CSR, and our research on Chinese listed companies enriches the relevant research on CSR in developing countries.
Abstract: This study investigates the influence of a CEO’s level of education on the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of listed firms in China. We find a significant and positive impact of the CEO’s level of education on the CSR of a firm, one level promotion of CEOs' education will increase 0.1630 CSR scores of a firm and increase the probability of CS...
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