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{"title":"The Quota System as a mechanism of positive discrimination in the implementation of the principle of equality","authors":"","doi":"10.58869/ejabm9(3)/02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58869/ejabm9(3)/02","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose : Leading the idea of human dignity, equality describes an artificial construction whose implementation transcends its identical application on citizens as far as their particularities give rise to inequalities in this treatment. The recognition of the need to proportionally share benefits in this implementation builds policies of «affirmative actions» aimed at suppressing the imbalance of opportunities suffered by excluded group in a more accelerated manner. The greater dimension of their segregation encouraged the states to embark on quota systems by legalizing minimum percentages of occupancy of services by these groups, guaranteeing their active participation in society. This article seeks to understand which characteristics inherent to excluded groups encourage the implementation of quota systems, as well as the area of society in which they affect. Methodology: We used a quantitative methodology based on meta-analysis, which combines qualitative research carried out on a given topic in order to analyse, systematise and compare knowledge, results and conclusions (Bicudo, 2014) with greater precision (Costa, 2022). The meta-analysis carried out on the subject of the quota system as an instrument of positive discrimination began by inserting the expression 'quota systems' into the Google Scholar search engine, duly accompanied by the code 'allintitle' for the purposes of containing results, and the English language was selected for its invocation in an attempt to achieve greater international diversity. Results : It was found that, although they tend to address socio-economic issues to circumvent any ethical issues that may arise from their implementation, quota systems tend to dedicate their quotas to gender issues in politics, to the disabled population in the labour context and to different ethnic backgrounds in universities. Originality : This article contributes to the theoretical understanding of this subject by organising conceptual, philosophical and historical knowledge in the construction of the path behind the motivations inherent in the implementation of a quota system. The practical contribution lies in the presentation of a global panorama of its group and societal impact, in order to better understand these motivations. Keywords: equality; excluded groups; meta-analysis; positive discrimination; quota systems. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58869/EJABM9(3)/02","PeriodicalId":475067,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Applied Business and Management","volume":"506 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135394530","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Performance appraisal feedback, employee’s work performance and the moderating role work motivation","authors":"","doi":"10.58869/ejabm9(3)/03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58869/ejabm9(3)/03","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose : Delivering public value requires effective and efficient use of public resources by employees who possess the required skills, knowledge and competencies needed to achieve such objectives. Subsequently, many countries have embraced performance measurement models in public sectors. Hence, the aim of this study is to investigate the effect of performance appraisal feedback on public sector employees’ work performance among Lagos Skills Acquisition centre staff as well as examine the moderating role of work motivation. Design/methodology/approach : To achieve this, the study administered questionnaire on 231 participants through simple random sampling but only 205 filled and returned their copies of the questionnaire. The data collected was then analysed using descriptive, correlation, regression and process regression techniques. Findings : The analyses revealed that performance appraisal feedback significantly affect employees’ work performance as well as their work motivation. However, the relationship between performance appraisal feedback and employees’ work performance was not moderated by work motivation. Practical implications : The study therefore suggest the need to always attach immediate reward to outcome of performance appraisal to provide motivation for public sector employees. Originality/value : The research contributes to knowledge by specifically investigating effect of performance appraisal feedback on employee’s work performance among Lagos skills acquisition centres staff and the moderating role work motivation. This is the first empirical study to combine the three variables of performance appraisal feedback, employee’s work performance and work motivation as a moderator among public sector employees. Keywords : Performance appraisal feedback, work performance, work motivation, and public sector DOI:https://doi.org/10.58869/EJABM9(3)/03","PeriodicalId":475067,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Applied Business and Management","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135394531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The role of brand attachment during the pandemic period: sports brands","authors":"","doi":"10.58869/ejabm9(3)/05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58869/ejabm9(3)/05","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose : The main objective that is intended to be achieved in the course of this investigative study is how, through the pandemic, the relationship between consumers and sports brands maintained their affective attachment, their loyalty and whether competition led them to new adhesions for more attractive proposals. In addition to seeking to understand the importance of the internet in the brand's sales strategy; understand the relationship of consumer and brand loyalty; how the online sales commerce was or was not present in your life during the pandemic; the impact of the pandemic on the communication of brands with their customers. Methodology : A qualitative study was carried out, in which two types of interviews were developed, in which both had a previously prepared interview guide. The first applied to physical stores of sports brands, where those responsible for the stores were interviewed, seeking to understand the impact of the pandemic on the brand's communication with its consumers. For the research with consumers, a focus group was selected with 8 participants, who were divided into 2 groups. The interview was conducted by online meeting room. Originality : The main point of this research arises as an investigation into the behavior established between consumers and brands, the affective relationship and loyalty to their preferred brand. The purchases that at the time were no longer in person and, now through websites, as it turned out, there was an increase in purchases, there was a change in terms of values or the consumer's relationship with the brand remained in loyalty. Therefore, this research seeks to understand the impact of the pandemic on online sales of sports brands and their relationship with consumers. Results : The results obtained showed that the brands adapted to the pandemic period, they managed to preserve and even strengthen the relationship and communication with their consumers due to their online platforms, in which their sports products were found due to the high demand during the pandemic, especially in the period of confinement. In addition to realizing the importance of contact with companies during the period of confinement, which helped maintain the connection and loyalty between brand and consumer. Practical implications : The present study represents an important contribution regarding digital marketing and the importance of the relationship between brand-consumer, namely the consumer's attachment to the brand. Keywords : Brand attachment, sports brands, pandemic, covid-19, e-commerce DOI:https://doi.org/10.58869/EJABM9(3)/05","PeriodicalId":475067,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Applied Business and Management","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135394411","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Entrepreneurial intention: the impact of higher education and in particular entrepreneurship courses","authors":"","doi":"10.58869/ejabm9(3)/01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58869/ejabm9(3)/01","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose : The Global University Entrepreneurial Spirit Student’s Survey (GUESSS), a study on the entrepreneurial spirit of higher education students, which is applied globally, and which in 2018 involved the participation of 4178 Portuguese students, meets the concerns that the States have in deepening the approach to entrepreneurship in the teaching/learning process. The aim of the study is, among others, to assess the impact of entrepreneurship courses on the entrepreneurial intention of students. In this article, we analyze the data from the answers given by Portuguese undergraduate, postgraduate, Master in Business Administration (MBA), Masters, and Ph.D. students. Methodology : For this purpose, descriptive statistics methods, association measures such as correlation coefficients, and a Structural Equation Model tested with SPSS AMOS v.26 software were used. Findings : Based on the study carried out and the analysis of the data obtained, it was possible to extract that there are positive relationships between Attitude towards behavior on Entrepreneurial Intention, on Perceived behavioral control on Entrepreneurial Intention, on Entrepreneurial Courses on Attitude towards behavior, on Entrepreneurial Courses on the subjective norm, from Entrepreneurial Courses on Perceived behavioral control, from Perceived University Environment on Attitude towards behavior, from Perceived University Environment on the subjective norm, and from Perceived University Environment on Perceived behavioral control. The relationships of Entrepreneurial Courses and Perceived University Environment on Entrepreneurial Intention were also analyzed and mainly indirect effects were verified, and there is a positive relationship between Entrepreneurial Courses and Perceived University Environment on Entrepreneurial Intention. Originality/value : To answer the question “Do Entrepreneurial courses and the university environment influence entrepreneurial intention in Portugal?” and to offer a new contribution to the scientific community and Portuguese higher education institutions, the data collected through the GUESSS 2018 questionnaire was analyzed. This study then made it possible to test the impact of entrepreneurship courses and of the academic environment on the entrepreneurial intention in Portugal. Keywords : Guesss, Entrepreneurship, Education, Entrepreneurial Intention DOI: https://doi.org/10.58869/EJABM9(3)/01","PeriodicalId":475067,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Applied Business and Management","volume":"65 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135394410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"State of the art of the agricultural platfoms around the world","authors":"","doi":"10.58869/ejabm9(3)/04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58869/ejabm9(3)/04","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Nowadays it is necessary to use technological platforms for almost all types of event monitoring, especially it is necessary for the case of Colombia the creation of a platform that allows the monitoring of crops in real time so that you can have statistical results of quantities of products that can be available in case of obtaining an international demand for a particular type of food product; this in order to produce direct resources for the farmers who are the direct producers in Colombia, hoping eventually to achieve an industrialization that allows not only the export of food raw material but processed products. Methodology: For the development of this paper the meta-analysis methodology was used, which is based on the review of three current articles of indexed category that contain a large number of reviews of at least five years ago, in such a way that two of the articles are in favor of the realization of this type of research projects and one is against or does not show much favorability to this event. Results: The expected results are oriented towards the generation of a worldwide review, as well as the design and approach of a software that allows the interactive consultation of farmers in a friendly way and they can know what types of products are in high demand worldwide. Originality: This paper is totally original and its consultation is authorized for academic and commercial purposes. It is recommended to previously consult the main author of the university foundation COMPENSAR for copyrights. Keywords: Agriculture, Antennas, Global, Propagation, 5GSM. DOI:https://doi.org/10.58869/EJABM9(3)/04","PeriodicalId":475067,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Applied Business and Management","volume":"204 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135394529","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}