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{"title":"Best Practices for Building Trust in Virtual Business Negotiations","authors":"Michael Santos, Murillo de Oliveira Dias","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0450","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0450","url":null,"abstract":"Virtual discussions have become a common practice in the corporate sector. This article aims to outline the most effective strategies that can be used to establish trust in virtual discussions. To achieve this goal, several techniques were employed, including direct observation, interviews with negotiators, analysis of 2,000 virtual conversations, and monitoring a company's virtual negotiations for around 24 months. Based on a thorough analysis of the content, the main findings highlighted effective strategies that can build trust in remote negotiations. These include selecting the appropriate form of virtual communication, providing multiple contact options, ensuring reliable and high-quality connections, maintaining constant accessibility, and creating an organized and conducive environment for communication, free from interruptions. This article offers a fresh perspective on virtual business negotiations that is useful to academics, negotiators, and other professionals. It presents practical strategies for establishing trust in virtual negotiations.","PeriodicalId":479838,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":" 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140213826","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":"Institutional Constraints Affecting Small Businesses in South Africa","authors":"Taofeek Adejare Owoseni, Frederick Ahwireng-Obeng","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0449","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0449","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores the perception of institutional constraints in South Africa. It delineates the constraints into critical socio-cultural, political, and economic dimensions that impact entrepreneurs and their micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The paper utilises an exploratory interview approach with thirty-two entrepreneurs from Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg and the emergent themes generated with ATLAS.ti. The study identified fourteen constraints that might affect the enterprise development process. The paper is original, with three main contributions. It first identifies constraints along institutional dimensions of socio-cultural, political, and economic contexts. Second, deriving the constraints through qualitative methodological inquiries with inductive and deductive analytical tools according to institutional variables is a unique methodological contribution. Third, the paper proposed context-specific focused policy interventions. The findings promote an understanding that South African MSMEs require continuous, needs-based, responsive, and adaptive institutional support.","PeriodicalId":479838,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":" 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140211910","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 Impact of Online Tools in Teaching Sign Language to Undergraduate University Students in Bamenda","authors":"Enow Parris Cecilia Bechem","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0451","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0451","url":null,"abstract":"The teaching and learning of sign language is a daunting task to 25 first year university students. They face problems remembering vocabulary, memorising signs, applying grammatical and syntactic rules, developing fluency and utilising non-manual markers. A sequential mixed method approach was employed in conducting the research. Descriptive statistics (SPSS version 17) was used to analyze quantitative data, and Huberman (2004) three analytical stages of data reduction process for qualitative data. Findings reveal that of the 25 students, 7 (28%) had difficulties with vocabulary acquisition, 5(20%) grammar and syntax, 8(32%) fluency issues and 5(20%) spatial difficulties. 3(33%) teaching techniques and downloaded digital resources were mostly exploited: www.startasl.com., Signschool App and ASL dictionary for better comprehension. Observations and questionnaires reveal that 20(80%) students who owned cell phones and practiced out of the classroom had positive outcomes whereas 5(20%) had negative impact. The above results are in line with learning expectations suggested by Vygotsky's Socio-cognitive theory.","PeriodicalId":479838,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":" 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140214349","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":"Library Support: Implications on Student Well-being","authors":"Sittie Jalalia Pananggilaan Samo, Melody R. Agcito","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0448","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0448","url":null,"abstract":"Fostering healthy, supportive contexts that holistically enrich growth is fundamental to the central mission of educational institutions. This study evaluated how college students perceive library support across various dimensions and its influence on their well-being, involving 303 students from a private institution in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Utilizing a researcher-made questionnaire and focus group discussions, it explored the relationship between library support and student well-being. The study revealed that the participants' assessment of library support across physical, intellectual, social, and environmental dimensions was generally high, reflecting satisfaction with resources, assistance, social environments, and the library's ambiance. They also reported high well-being levels in physical, cognitive, and social aspects, indicating a positive overall self-assessment. The participants' library support assessment significantly influenced their well-being levels, suggesting that high-quality library support contributes to higher well-being. Key themes from the students' library support experiences included a conducive environment, technological support, collaboration opportunities, and distractions. This study emphasizes the significant role of academic libraries in enhancing student well-being, advocating for comprehensive library services and a holistic approach to student welfare in higher education. It points to institutions to provide welcoming and collaborative library spaces by applying a \"therapeutic landscape\" ethos across education, and conducting further research on the influence of library support on well-being across different contexts.","PeriodicalId":479838,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":" 33","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140216753","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":"Transformative Leadership Strategies in Healthcare: A Panacea for Fostering a Positive Work Environment","authors":"Feyisayo Lanase Moyinoluwa","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0452","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0452","url":null,"abstract":"Promoting a positive work environment through effective communication, emotional intelligence, bias, and cultural awareness are crucial in healthcare leadership. This paper looks into the transformative potential of leadership strategies in healthcare, emphasizing their role as a panacea for cultivating positive work environments. The study adopts a desk research to explores the dynamic interplay of communication efficacy, emotional intelligence, and cultural competence within healthcare leadership. Drawing on empirical evidence and experiential insights, this research discovered that cultural disparities, emotional intelligence, and personal biases could significantly impact how healthcare professionals interact with patients and deliver services the paper advocates for transformative leadership as a solution to fostering inclusive, compassionate, and thriving work environments. By championing effective communication, nurturing emotional intelligence, and embracing cultural diversity, healthcare leaders can play a pivotal role in enhancing team dynamics, staff morale, and ultimately elevating patient care outcomes.","PeriodicalId":479838,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":" 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140217828","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 Essence of Giving Feedback on the Saudi Students' Reading Performance at Taibah University","authors":"Mohammed Hassan Abdel Rahman","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0441","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0441","url":null,"abstract":"The key characteristics of how to raise first-year university students' reading performance comprise basic pedagogical knowledge and understanding, awareness of expressive classroom practices, and linguistic and communicative competence. Nurturing these traits amongst learners is a challenging issue, specifically when they have a prior lack of English language proficiency. One way of improving learners' poor reading skills is the effective feedback given to them. This study investigates the efficiency of giving feedback to students to increase their reading abilities at the Foundation Institute in Taibah University. 15 EFL instructors who teach these students participated in the study. The descriptive method was applied and questionnaires were given to instructors to collect their views about the effects of feedback on students' reading skills. The data was analysed via content analysis. The findings revealed that constructive feedback had made remarkable progress in students' reading performance.  ","PeriodicalId":479838,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"20 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140261022","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":"Unveiling the Hidden Dynamics: exploring causative factors and impact of employee turnover on organisational performance.","authors":"Dr Samuel Bangura, Dr M. E. Lourens","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0439","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0439","url":null,"abstract":"Employee turnover is a widely recognised subject in an organisational setting. Although academics and organisational human resource departments have accepted the fact that employee turnover can have a disastrous impact on the organisation, there are limited studies conducted on the causative factors and effects of employee turnover in organisations. Therefore, this study helped to highlight some of the causative factors triggering employee turnover and their impact on an organisation. In addition, the study also suggests vital strategies for mitigating and reducing employee turnover. In line with the preceding assertion, the cross-sectional qualitative study taking into consideration conference papers, government periodicals, chronological documents, and mainly secondary and primary sources were used. Online search engines such as Scopus, EBSCO, Emerald, science direct, and unrestricted web service search engines such as google scholar and Mendeley demonstrated to be valuable database resources. The finding indicated that performance appraisal feedback, job insecurity, stress and work overload, death, and compensation are significant factors responsible for employee turnover was also deduced that employee turnover can affect organisational performance through ineffectuality in the delivery of service, increase in workload, errors in work processes and reduction in sense of loyalty. However, findings also postulated that training and development, competitive benefits and compensation, effective leadership, and job satisfaction are key procedures that help in reducing and mitigating employee turnover.","PeriodicalId":479838,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"39 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140260650","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":"Adapting to Change: Challenges and Opportunities of Hairdressing Students in A National Secondary Technical School","authors":"Shiela Kris T. Pepito, Raquel A. Saab","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0440","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0440","url":null,"abstract":"Students faced significant challenges in acquiring practical hairdressing skills as schools transitioned to distance or blended learning. The findings revealed two themes: transitional challenges and beneficial effects. Challenges during the transition include adjustments, drawback, financial constraints, feeling of inadequacy and limited equipment. The shift from modular to face-to-face learning introduced issues like time management struggles and dissatisfaction with the modular approach. These issues lead to more concerns about academic setbacks and motivation upon the transition to face-to-face classes called new normal. Moreover, financial constraints due posed a challenge. Despite these hurdles, participants found the transition beneficial as they appreciate the enriched learning, hands-on interactions, and engagement in extracurricular activities. The new normal was recognized for its practical engagement, facilitating networking, and attracting clients which led to improving communication skills and creating job and entrepreneurial opportunities. The study's findings strongly support the notion that hairdressing students thrive and excel when immersed in a hands-on, face-to-face learning environment. This suggests the need for further research to better improve their experiences and skill development.","PeriodicalId":479838,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140259962","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":"Innovative Strategies to Promote Literacy Skills in Pakistan","authors":"Fawzia Reza","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0397","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0397","url":null,"abstract":"Empowering students with literacy skills so that they can grow and compete in the global workforce can be achieved via a strong and robust educational system. However, in some third world countries including Pakistan, ready access to schools may not be a viable option for some students due to resource constraints or due to cultural or religious limitations. Innovative strategies to enhance literacy skills can have a significant impact in alleviating gaps between those students who are denied educational opportunities vis-à-vis privileged students who receive quality education, and several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have taken creative steps to provide opportunities for children in remote parts of Pakistan to develop literacy skills and promote a reading culture. This paper will explore the results from a qualitative study on three NGOs and explain how they promote literacy for the most vulnerable populations.  \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":479838,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"40 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139534007","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":"Digital Information Resources and Business Education Delivery in Tertiary Institutions in Bayelsa State","authors":"Ebiere Rosemary Wariowei, Ekankumo Banabo","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0398","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0398","url":null,"abstract":"The study investigated the relationship between digital information resources and business education delivery in tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State. The study determined the relationship between the dimensions of digital information resources and business education delivery; thus, six objectives, research questions, and hypotheses guided the study. A correlational research design was used to carry out the study. The population of this study consisted of fifty-two (52) lecturers in business education from the three tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State. The census sampling technique was used in selecting the sample size of 52 business education lecturers for the study. The questionnaires for the study were developed based on the research objectives. The questionnaire was titled \"Digital Information Resources and Business Education Delivery Questionnaire (DIRBEQ).\" The questionnaire was subjected to face and content validity. The pilot-test approach was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. Cronbach’s alpha was also used to measure internal consistency. A reliability coefficient of 0.807 was obtained. This was considered sufficient for the study. The instrument was distributed by the researcher. Fifty-two copies of the questionnaire were filled out and collected. The research questions were answered using Pearson's product-moment correlation, while simple linear regression analysis and analysis of covariance were used to test the hypotheses at the 0.05 significance level. The study revealed that the extent of the relationship between e-book resources and business education delivery in tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State is weak, while the extent of the relationship between e-journal resources and business education delivery in tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State is very strong, among others. Furthermore, the study disclosed that there is a significant relationship between e-book resources and business education delivery in tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State and that there is a significant relationship between e-journal resources and business education delivery in tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State. The study concluded that digital information resources are an integral instructional delivery tool that can improve the quality of business education delivered to students at tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State. It was recommended that lecturers of tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State be trained in the use of e-book resources as well as the use of digital mediums in business education delivery, so that appropriate delivery of the lecture materials is ensured, and management of tertiary education in Bayelsa State should establish appropriate e-journal information management strategies that can foster lecturers' research skills, attitude, and competence for information literacy, effective e-journal use, and professional practices, among others. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":479838,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"9 29","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139437692","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}