The Influence of Community Empowerment, Organizational Commitment, and Organization Learning on Performance of MSMEs South Minahasa Regency-Indonesia

The aims of this research are to analyze the influence of (1) Community Empowerment on the performance of MSMEs (2) Learning organization on the performance of MSMEs (3) Community Empowerment on Organizational Commitment (4) Learning Organization on Commitment. This research used Quantitative method by involving 354 samples comprising the owners (for variable of the performance of MSMEs) and employees (for variable of learning organization, community empowerment and organizational commitment). This research was conducted at MSMEs in 17 districts of South Minahasa Regency. Data analysis technique used is SEM (structural equation modeling) and the CFA test (Confirmatory Analysis factor). Models were tested by comparing the model alignment criteria.The results of the research show that four variables are directly significant or proven to be influential. Those variables are: (1) Community Empowerment to the performance of MSMEs (2) Learning Organization directly influences the performance of MSMEs (3) Community Empowerment directly influences Organizational Commitment (4) Learning Organization to Organizational Commitment. Exogenous variables (learning organization, community empowerment) are proved to have an impact on the performance of MSMEs. The findings in this study lead to the need for the development of economic education curriculum such as training, as well as mentoring process, as an effort to improve human resources. Keywords: Community Empowerment, Organizational Commitment, Learning Organization, Performance of MSMEs DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/11-18-05 Publication date:June 30th 201

Behavior’s Green Consumer Model Development (Green Consumer Study in North Sulawesi, Indonesia)

The purpose of this study is to analyze and explain the relationships and effects of green marketing, theory of planned behavior on green consumerism and environmental sustainability through green consumer behavior. The research design uses a quantitative approach through survey methods. The population in this study are consumers who buy and are willing to conduct interviews about green products in modern markets and souvenirs in a number of districts / cities in North Sulawesi province. The research sample analyzed was 381 respondents. Sampling using a purposive sampling technique with data analysis techniques using structural equation models with the help of AMOS, SPSS, and Ms Exel programs. A number of variables in this study are green marketing, theory of planned behavior, green consumer behavior, green consumerism and environmental sustainability.The research findings produce: 1) Equation 1 formed Y1 = 0.408 X1 + 0.195 X2, meaning that green marketing and the theory of planned behavior have a positive relationship and have a significant effect on green consumer behavior; 2) Persuasion 2 is formed Y2 = 0.137 X1 + 0.130 X2 + 0.489 Y1, meaning green marketing and theory of planned behavior have a positive relationship and have a significant effect on green consumerism through green consumer behavior; 3) Perservation 3 is formed Y3 = 0.122 X1 + 0.021 X2 + 0.570 Y1, meaning that green marketing and theory of planned behavior have a positive relationship and have a significant effect on environmental sustainability through green consumer behavior. With the findings of this study, it can be concluded that the green consumer behavior model is a model that can be considered in developing green product development strategies. Keywords: Green Marketing, Theory of Planned Behaviour, Green consumer behavior, Green consumerism, Environmental sustainability DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/11-27-15 Publication date:September 30th 201

Consumption Behavior of Economics Education Students Faculty of Economics, State University of Manado

This study aims to determine the influence of financial literacy and social environmental factors on consumption behaviour of Economics Faculty of Economics students of Manado State University. The design of this study using the quantitative approach with survey method, with the number of samples is 67 students as respondents through proportionate stratified random sampling. The research instrument used questionnaire with a Likert scale which then tested the validity and reliability. Data analysis techniques include 1) Descriptive analysis; 2) Classical assumption test, and 3) Multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed: 1). There is a significant influence on financial literacy and student consumption behaviour, with the influence of financial literacy on student consumption behaviour of 54.4%; 2). There is a significant influence on social environment factor with student consumption behaviour, with the influence of social environment factor to student consumption behaviour equal to 37.5%; and 3). There is the influence of variable of financial literacy and social environment factor to student consumption behaviour variable with a contribution equal to 78.6%. Conclusion, partially or simultaneously financial literacy and social environmental factors have a significant effect on the consumption behaviour of students of Economics Education Faculty of Economics, State University of Manado

Pengaruh Sumber Pembiayaan Pendidikan terhadap Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Siswa di SMA Negeri 7 Manado

This research aims to determine the source of education funding and the magnitude of the influence of these sources of educational funding on student learning outcomes. The expected benefits from this research include practical benefits, which can serve as a reference for readers and become a means for this research to explore economic education theories, and theoretical benefits as inputs for Education Office. This research used a descriptive method with correlational techniques, in which the data collected were analyzed with a correlation formula. The population was all students who received BKM (Bantuan Keluarga Miskin or Poor Family Assistance) scholarships, and the sample was taken from the entire population. The research results showed that students’ average potential was satisfactory, and education funding significantly influenced student achievement. Apart from the education funding factors, learning achievement is also determined by other factors, such as student perseverance.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sumber dana pendidikan dan besarnya pengaruh sumber dana pendidikan tersebut terhadap hasil belajar siswa. Manfaat yang diharapkan dari penelitian ini antara lain manfaat praktis, yang dapat menjadi referensi bagi pembaca dan menjadi sarana penelitian ini untuk menggali teori-teori pendidikan ekonomi, dan manfaat teoritis sebagai masukan bagi Dinas Pendidikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan teknik korelasional, dimana data yang terkumpul dianalisis dengan rumus korelasi. Populasi adalah seluruh siswa penerima beasiswa BKM (Bantuan Keluarga Miskin), dan sampel diambil dari seluruh populasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata potensi siswa cukup memuaskan, dan dana pendidikan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap prestasi belajar siswa. Selain faktor dana pendidikan, prestasi belajar juga ditentukan oleh faktor lain, seperti ketekunan siswa