Competitive Priorities and Competitive Advantage in Jordanian Manufacturing

The purpose of this research was to explore and predict the relationship between the competitive priorities (quality, cost, flexibility and delivery) and the competitive advantage of firms in the Jordanian Industrial Sector. A population of 88 Jordanian manufacturing firms, registered on the Amman Stock Exchange, was targeted using a cross-sectional survey employing a questionnaire method of data collection. The results of the data analysis indicate a significant relationship between competitive priorities and competitive advantage. The research suggests that recognising and nurturing this relationship provides the master key for a firm to survive in a turbulent environment. Therefore, operational and marketing strategies should place emphasis on competitive priorities such as quality, cost, flexibility and delivery to achieve, develop and maintain competitive advantage. This study is one of the first to examine the relationship between the competitive priorities of Jordanian manufacturing firms and their competitive advantage

Analysis of Cost Leadership Strategy Influence on Organizations’ Competitiveness of Sugar Firms in Kenya

Due to increased competition which is brought about by liberalization and deregulation, organizations are faced with greater demands to be flexible, responsive and efficient in order to be more competitive. As a result of this, organizations are faced with a lot of challenges in their effort to remain competitive and the Kenyan sugar firms are no exemption. The purpose of the study was to analyze influence of cost leadership strategy on organizations’ competitiveness of sugar firms. The study was based on the following theories; competitive advantage, generic framework and resource based. To be able to achieve the study objective, it was essential to establish the associations between the different variables associated with the study variables in relation to the sugar firms hence descriptive cross-sectional research design was used in this study. The study’s target respondents were twenty (20) managers from every sugar firm and its affiliated farmers’ sugar cane out grower firms. In order to simplify the process of sample size determination for researchers, Krejcie & Morgan (1970) created a table based on the formula which shows the population of study and the expected sample size. According to the table, when the population is 240, then the sample size should be 148. Therefore the sample size of this study was 148. Questionnaires were the data collection instrument of this study mainly to collect the primary data and they were administered to the respondents by the researcher himself. Before the data was subjected to statistical analysis, it was subjected to factor analysis in order to prove the data suitability for statistical analysis. Correlation analysis was carried out in order to measure strength of association between cost leadership strategies. The model summary or goodness of fit model results also demonstrated that cost leadership strategy had explanatory power over organizations’ competitiveness of sugar firms’ in that it accounted for 53.2 percent of its variability (R square = .532) hence the study rejected hypothesis H01 and states that the influence of low cost leadership strategy on organizations’ competitiveness was statistically significant. The study therefore concluded that there was a statistically significant influence of cost leadership strategy on organization competitiveness therefore this study conclude that sugar firms management in Kenya should make more efforts in employing cost leadership strategies in an efforts to improve on organizations’ competitiveness.

Model Persamaan Struktural Mengekspolarasi Jalur Path Kepemimpinan Transformasional dan Motivasi Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai TAF

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk  melihat pengaruh kepemimpinan transformasional dan motivasi kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuntitatif verifikatif. Instumen yang digunakan adalah kuesioner yang berjumlah 15 pernyataan yang diberikan kepada 60 orang karyawan TAF. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik aksidental (convenient sampling). Data penelitian dianalisis dengan menggunakan Smart PLS versi 3.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan transformasional berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai (p0,05), dan kepemimpinan transformasional yang dimediasi oleh motivasi tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai (p>0,05). Penelitian lanjutan diharapkan dapat membuat suatu model peningkatan kepemimpinan transformasional yang dapat meningkatkan motivasi dan kinerja pegawai

Determinants of Decentralization of Authority on Employee Performance at Kitale National Polytechnic

The study aimed at analyzing the determinants of decentralization of authority on employees’ performance in Kitale National Polytechnic. Employees’ play a significant role in achieving the goals of an institution. The study was guided by the following research objectives: - to determine the determinants of training on employee’s performance at Kitale National Polytechnic, to evaluate the determinants of motivation on employee’s performance at Kitale National Polytechnic, to examine the determinants of working environment on employee’s performance at Kitale National Polytechnic and to establish the effect of organizational culture on employee’s performance at Kitale National Polytechnic. The study was conducted through a descriptive research design. One hundred and ninety one employees’ of Kitale National Polytechnic was the target population. The whole population will form the sample size. A questionnaire will be the main tool for primary data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics and regression analysis was used in interpreting the collected data. The study utilized both primary and secondary data. Validity was done by pre-testing the questionnaires using a sample of respondents’ from employees in Kitale National Polytechnic. Reliability was through test retest method and by applying Cronbachs alpha coefficient of 0.7 which is acceptable. Data analysis was done through descriptive and inferential statistics which included mean, standard deviation and multiple regression analysis.The study was able to answer the hurdles that employees’ face while performing decentralized tasks. The findings established in this study created a path to improve performance of employees’ not only in Kitale National Polytechnic but all the national polytechnics in Kenya. Keywords : Decentralization, Employee Training

Modelling Corporate Competitive Capabilities for SMEs in the Malaysian Manufacturing Sector: An Exploratory Study

This study empirically tests the relationship between the four factors of corporate competitive capabilities (CCC) (cost leadership, differentiation, innovative marketing and customer service) and business performance. The study specifically emphasises small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. The study’s quantitative approach is based on the responses of 135 Malaysian manufacturing SMEs responded to a postal questionnaire. Empirical results from structural equation modelling (SEM) demonstrate an insignificant relationship between CCC and business performance

Predicting the Performance of Small Aquaculture Businesses in Kelantan through Marketing and Logistics Practices

Business performance at production level would influence the overall performance of the aquaculture industry. Many factors can be associated with business performance. It has been argued that a good marketing and logistics practice would lead to a positive business performance. However, it may not be always true for all types of industry, setting and condition. This study examined the effects of marketing and logistics on small business performance in the Kelantanese aquaculture industry. Using a self-administered questionnaire, data were collected from 216 respondents in small aquaculture in Kelantan. The Partial Least Squares Analysis (PLS) was employed to examine the relationship between the marketing, logistics and business performance variables. It was found that only one of the four marketing variables, i.e. place, explained the variation in business performance. But, it had a wrong sign that was negative, instead of a positive sign. On the contrary, two out of three logistics variables (transportation and order processing) influenced the changes in business performance. In the condition of excess demand, marketing did not work, whereas logistics was more important. Thus, a good practice in logistics is more important than that of marketing for small aquaculture businesses

Comparison of the Effect of Training and Development on Employee’s Performance in Public and Private Sectors: A Case Study of Bank of Industry and United Bank for Africa

The study compare the impact of training and development on employees performance in private and public sectors in Abuja using United Bank for Africa and Bank of Industry in Abuja. The study find out how training and development (on the job, off the job, study leaves and induction) enhances employees performance (employees attitude, employees quality of work and employees punctuality).The study covered a period of five years from 2011 to 2015. A Point in time data was collected from primary source. The population was 247 and 276 (Bank of Industry, Abuja and DBA, Abuja) and the sample size was determined using Taro Yanmmine formula. The sample was 152 and 163. Regression was adopted and findings reveal that there is a significant relationship between training and development and employees performance in Bank of Industry in Abuja and United Bank for A frica in Abuja. It is there fore recommended that Bank of Industry in Abuja should continue to embark on training and development since it contributes significantly to employees performance and United Bank for Africa in Abuja should repetitively train and develop workers since it contributes to employees performance. Training is more effective in Bank of Industry in Abuja than United. Bank for Africa in Abuja. Keywords: Training, Development, Employee’s, Performance, Public and Private Sector

Implementasi Strategi Kemitraan, Diferensiasi, dan Layanan untuk Meningkatan Kinerja Industri Kuliner di Kota Denpasar

Every culinary industry requires the right competitive strategy for their companies to maximize their performance. Improving the performance of the company is not easy, it is necessary to make a consistent performance improvement on a sustainable basis. This research was conducted to know the effect of partnership, differentiation, and service strategies on the culinary industry performance improvement in Denpasar. This research was conducted in Denpasar City. The population used was a number of culinary companies in a micro and small scale, in the form of a restaurant that has been registered and has governmental permits. The sample taken was as many as 102 respondents with non-probability sampling methods, particularly purposive sampling method. The analysis technique used was multiple linear regressions. The results showed that each variable of partnership, differentiation, and the service strategies had a positive and significant impact on the performance improvement. This indicated that the implementation of the strategy of partnership, differentiation, and services in the culinary industry could improve the performance of the company

Corporate Reputation on Performance of Banking Industries in Nigeria: Using PLS-SEM Tool of Analysis

This analysis examines the influence of corporate reputation on performance of banking industries in Kano state North-West of Nigeria. A survey with 384 qualified observations from financial institutions’ customers in Kano was conducted. Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM) was used as an alternative to covariance-based SEM, which provides researcher with some flexibility in terms of model complexity and relationship specification.. The model shows corporate reputation that is a reflective construct that has a significant direct effect on performance. The results, besides indicating the suitability of the PLS in statistical analysis, has also contributed to a better understanding of Banking customer in Kano which hitherto has not been tested. Findings are useful for policy makers, management of banking industries and practitioners to enhance corporate reputation, Implications for research and practice and future recommendations are discussed. Keywords: Corporate Reputation, Performance, Banking Industries, PLS-SEM, Nigeria