P. Igbaji, Ene-Ita Ene Okpo, Josiah Josiah Ufot, Orisa Johnson, Yahaya-Idinye Lateefah, Obi Martins Okwudiri
{"title":"A Conceptual Review on Compensation Management and Employee Productivity","authors":"P. Igbaji, Ene-Ita Ene Okpo, Josiah Josiah Ufot, Orisa Johnson, Yahaya-Idinye Lateefah, Obi Martins Okwudiri","doi":"10.56397/fms.2024.02.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56397/fms.2024.02.01","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined compensation management and employee productivity in hotels of Cross River State. Compensation processes are based on philosophies and strategies that contain arrangement in the form of policies and strategies. Compensation management constitutes pay structure in terms of performance, competence, skill, and providing employee benefits. This study was anchored on equity theory. The study concluded that compensation refers to the process by which employees are remunerated for their input at the workplace. The study concluded that management should focus on employees who have the skills in performing tasks where skill based pay is a salary system that determines an employee’s pay based on his or her knowledge, experience, education or specialized training.","PeriodicalId":496723,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Management Science","volume":"11 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139966296","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":"Assessing the Role of Green Finance in Enhancing Rural Economic Resilience and Environmental Sustainability","authors":"Ziang Liu","doi":"10.56397/fms.2024.02.09","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56397/fms.2024.02.09","url":null,"abstract":"Green finance plays a key role in enhancing the resilience of rural economies and environmental sustainability. Rural economies have traditionally relied on natural resources, which makes them particularly vulnerable to climate change and environmental degradation. By providing the necessary financial support, green finance can help rural areas invest in sustainable agricultural practices, upgrade aging infrastructure, implement resource conservation projects, and adopt clean energy and energy-efficient technologies. Green finance can facilitate shifts in agricultural practices, such as supporting organic farming, precision farming and conservation tillage. These practices help to increase land productivity, reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and conserve biodiversity, while increasing the resilience of agricultural systems to climate change. Green finance supports the sustainable transformation of rural infrastructure, such as the efficiency improvement of irrigation systems, the recycling of agricultural waste and the green transformation of rural energy, which helps to reduce environmental pollution and improve resource efficiency. The development of green finance also requires the support of relevant policies, including the establishment of a sound green financial system, the improvement of financial institutions’ awareness and assessment capacity of green projects, policy tools to incentivize green investment and credit, and the enhancement of rural communities’ awareness and acceptance of green finance.","PeriodicalId":496723,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Management Science","volume":"64 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139966258","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":"COVID-19 and Stock Market Behaviors: Evidence from Countries in Asia, Europe, North America and South Africa","authors":"Feiyuan Hu","doi":"10.56397/fms.2024.02.07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56397/fms.2024.02.07","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores the impact of COVID-19 on the stock market from 22nd January 2020 to 19th July 2021. We select 12 worst-hit and representative countries from 4 continents worldwide including China, Japan, Russia, India, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, United States, Canada and South Africa. By using panel data model, we find both the new confirmed case and total vaccinations have negative effect on the stock index returns. The government interventions positively affect the stock market. Central banks are better to apply moderate numbers of financial tools since countries response at median level gain higher returns than countries response at low level and high level. The Coronavirus Panic Index and the Coronavirus Media Coverage Index show significant positive effect on stock returns.","PeriodicalId":496723,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Management Science","volume":"27 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139965490","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":"E-Commerce Expansion in Indian Retail: A Strategic Analysis of Market Penetration and Competitive Dynamics","authors":"Kamal Ahmed, Vaishnavi Joshi","doi":"10.56397/fms.2024.02.03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56397/fms.2024.02.03","url":null,"abstract":"This research paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution and dynamics of e-commerce in the Indian retail sector. The exploration spans the transformative phases of the Indian retail landscape, from the emergence of online marketplaces to the impact of mobile technology and the challenges and opportunities posed by regulatory frameworks. Strategic insights are drawn from case studies, expert interviews, and a qualitative and quantitative exploration of market dynamics. The dominance of key players, competitive interactions, regulatory complexities, and changing consumer behavior are scrutinized. The study concludes with strategic implications for e-commerce platforms, emphasizing the importance of adapting to evolving consumer preferences, leveraging technology, and navigating dynamic regulatory environments.","PeriodicalId":496723,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Management Science","volume":"11 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139966022","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}
Lawal Suleiman Gbenga, Nkamare Stephen Ekpo, Bassey Gift Eja, Eno Omini Ojah, Obioke Esedu Anthony
{"title":"A Theoretical Review of Capital Structure of Quoted Companies in Nigeria","authors":"Lawal Suleiman Gbenga, Nkamare Stephen Ekpo, Bassey Gift Eja, Eno Omini Ojah, Obioke Esedu Anthony","doi":"10.56397/fms.2023.10.05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56397/fms.2023.10.05","url":null,"abstract":"Capital structure is a significant managerial decision because it influences the shareholders’ returns and risk as the market value of the share and may be affected by the capital structure decisions. The theory maintained that financing adapts to mitigate problems created by differences in information between insiders (managers) and outside investors. The company turns first to the financing sources where differences in information matter least. A company’s capital structure shows all the sources of finance a company is utilizing to finance its operations. The study was undertaken to review capital structure of quoted companies in Nigeria. So many theories of capital structure have been developed over the years. These theories have directly and indirectly affected the ways companies in Nigeria raise their capital. From the review obtained, it was revealed that capital structure of quoted companies in Nigeria is a significant measure of their performance. In view of the findings, it was concluded that capital structure of quoted companies in Nigeria is a significant measure of their performance and should be effectively and efficiently managed at all time. The study recommended that quoted companies in Nigeria should invest their profits when there are good investment opportunities and pay cash dividend as soon as enough income is generated.","PeriodicalId":496723,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Management Science","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135810498","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":"Prevention and Management Strategies of Pre-Diabetes","authors":"Devajit Mohajan, Haradhan Kumar Mohajan","doi":"10.56397/fms.2023.10.04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56397/fms.2023.10.04","url":null,"abstract":"Pre-diabetes is a metabolic condition that is visible before the development of diabetes mellitus (DM). It is characterized by elevated blood glucose levels greater than normal, but is not too high to the diagnostic criteria for diabetes. It is developed when the pancreatic β-cells are no longer able to supply sufficient insulin for the maintaining normoglycemia. It is highly prevalent, especially in older age groups and obese individuals. It is diagnosed through the impaired fasting glucose (IFG), which is between 100-125mg/dl (5.6 to 6.1mmol/l), impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), which is between 140-199mg/dl (7.8 to 11.0mmol/l), and elevated glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), which is between 5.7-6.4%. Healthy lifestyle, sustainable dietary approaches, physical activity, briskly regular aerobic exercise, weight loss, and psychological support with pharmacotherapy can manage the pre-diabetes. In this study an attempt has been taken to discuss aspects of pre-diabetes with prevention and management strategies.","PeriodicalId":496723,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Management Science","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135810489","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}
Patrick Montok Igbaji, Bassey Ebia Eja, Enya Matthew Njobili, Ogar Wonah Godwin
{"title":"Human Relations and Corporate Effectiveness in Selected Organizations","authors":"Patrick Montok Igbaji, Bassey Ebia Eja, Enya Matthew Njobili, Ogar Wonah Godwin","doi":"10.56397/fms.2023.10.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56397/fms.2023.10.01","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined human relations and corporate effectiveness in selected organizations. The study seeks to achieve the following objectives to; determine whether there is a significant relationship between communication and goal achievement, ascertain whether there is a significant relationship between interpersonal relations and goal achievement, and examine whether there is a significant relationship between welfare scheme and goal achievement. The design employed in this study is survey research design. Data for this study were gathered from the primary sources through the use of structured questionnaire. The study employed Pearson Product Moment Correlation analysis to measure the relationship between variables tested in the study. Based on the analysis of the results, the following findings were enumerated; there was a significant relationship between communication and goal achievement, there was a significant relationship between interpersonal relations and goal achievement, and there was a significant relationship between welfare scheme and goal achievement. The study recommended that communication is an exchange of opinions, thoughts or information by mode of speech, writing or symbols, therefore organization should devise an effective strategy that will enable both employee and management to have an understanding when communication process arises. Also, employees should work together in the same organization in order to achieve their goals and objectives. Finally, welfare scheme programme should be regularly organized on yearly basis for employees in order to motivate them as well as attaining the goals of the organization.","PeriodicalId":496723,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Management Science","volume":"48 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135810735","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 Increasing Investment of Senior Housing for Chinese Life Insurance Companies: Reasons and Motivations","authors":"Yudong Zhao, Jinglu Zhu","doi":"10.56397/fms.2023.10.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56397/fms.2023.10.02","url":null,"abstract":"In China, there has been a notable growth in the practice of life insurance companies investing in senior housing projects, which has gained significant popularity. 8 out of 10 largest life insurance businesses are actively engaged in the life insurance market. The senior housing firm with the highest market share is owned by a life insurance company, which has successfully sold 190,000 products through its investments in senior housing. This article seeks to present the business model and elucidate the underlying rationales. A thorough review of the current body of literature is conducted, followed by the use of the case study methodology. This study concluded that life insurance products, such as the happiness guide, play a crucial role in the economic model of life insurance and senior housing. The reasons were categorized into internal and external factors. The expansion of liabilities is an internal factor that is influenced by the leverage effect of a senior housing projects. Moreover, the features of insurance capital exhibit compatibility with the investment of senior housing. Additionally, external factors such as a poor income replacement rate and insufficient availability of high-quality senior housing might also contribute to the condition.","PeriodicalId":496723,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Management Science","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135810485","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":"Comparative Analysis of Dynamic Pricing Strategies for Online Hotel Bookings: A Case Study of Luxury Hotels in Major Tourist Destinations","authors":"Yuandong Liu, Minhui Wang, Yuhe Qin","doi":"10.56397/fms.2023.10.06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56397/fms.2023.10.06","url":null,"abstract":"This study conducted a comparative analysis of pricing models and strategies employed by luxury hotels in major tourist destinations. The analysis focused on revenue generation, customer satisfaction, customer segmentation, demand patterns, flexibility, and adaptability to market conditions. The findings highlighted the effectiveness of various pricing models, including time-based pricing, demand-based pricing, competitor-based pricing, and segmentation-based pricing, in maximizing revenue and enhancing customer satisfaction. The implications of the findings on revenue management and pricing strategies in luxury hotels were discussed, emphasizing the importance of customer segmentation, advanced technology, and continuous monitoring. The study also identified limitations and suggested potential areas for further research.","PeriodicalId":496723,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Management Science","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136161503","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":"Effective Risk Assessment and Management with IoT in Supply Chains","authors":"Yunjiang Sun, Anjie Ma, Xuefu Cui, Yu Gu","doi":"10.56397/fms.2023.10.07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56397/fms.2023.10.07","url":null,"abstract":"Supply chain risk management is a critical area in today’s globalized economy, and with the development of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, revolutionary changes are taking place in risk assessment and management methods. This paper aims to explore effective risk assessment and management with IoT in supply chains in China, emphasizing the crucial role of IoT technology in real-time data collection, predictive analytics, and traceability. We delve into the limitations of traditional risk assessment methods and how IoT enhances supply chain visibility and transparency. Furthermore, we speculate on the future applications of IoT technology in risk management, including autonomous vehicles, smart packaging, and supply chain simulations. This paper also focuses on the convergence of IoT with emerging technologies and the role of government and industry in shaping IoT adoption in supply chain risk management. Through this paper, we encourage organizations to harness IoT technology to enhance supply chain resilience and mitigate potential risks.","PeriodicalId":496723,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Management Science","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136161017","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}