Thaís Mélega Prandini, Moacir de Miranda Oliveira Junior, Aline Mariane De Faria
{"title":"COMPETITIVENESS ASSESSMENT WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ENERGY CAPACITY MARKET IN BRAZIL","authors":"Thaís Mélega Prandini, Moacir de Miranda Oliveira Junior, Aline Mariane De Faria","doi":"10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.3553","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.3553","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This article investigates issues related to the need to implement a capacity market in the Brazilian electricity sector to add security to the system and increase market competitiveness to benefit its energy consumers, as well as attract investments to the supply segments of this industry.\u0000 \u0000Theoretical Framework: This research focuses on the Market Design Theory and the transition to the capacity market, detailing its principles and relevance in the current context. Through it, we seek to understand the mechanisms that shape the contemporary market.\u0000 \u0000Design/Methodology/Approach: This research adopts an applied research approach. It is structured as a case study, where Brazil is analyzed in the context of implementing a capacity market. Techniques such as interviews, and documentary research were used to collect data.\u0000 \u0000Findings: The study delves into the intricacies of establishing a capacity market in a competitive environment. The central findings encompass distinctions between the separation of backing and energy versus the capacity market; the blueprint of the auction and regulation of contracting; shaping the long-term market perspective; and the methodology for deducing the capacity market demand.\u0000 \u0000Research, Practical & Social Implications: This article contributes to the literature by surveying cases on capacity market development in developed countries. Furthermore, as a practical contribution, it details the benefit of implementing a capacity market in the Brazilian case.\u0000 \u0000Originality/Value: This research provides innovative solutions for Brazil, drawing from global benchmarks and tailoring them to Brazil's unique challenges and recent legal changes.","PeriodicalId":506637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Professional Business Review","volume":"131 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140449861","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}
Laith Almuntfjy, Tan Owee Kowang, Emad Alani, Omar Turki Hazzaa
{"title":"TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INTEGRATED PRACTICES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK","authors":"Laith Almuntfjy, Tan Owee Kowang, Emad Alani, Omar Turki Hazzaa","doi":"10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.2633","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.2633","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study aims to develop an integrated framework for Total Quality Management (TQM) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices in higher education, bridging the gap in previous research that treated them separately.\u0000 \u0000Theoretical Framework: The study acknowledges the philosophical foundations and substantial overlap between TQM and CSR. However, it highlights that previous research has not adequately integrated these two practices in the context of higher education. Therefore, the theoretical framework of this research seeks to integrate TQM and CSR within the higher education context.\u0000 \u0000Methodology: Employing a comparative approach, the study reviews the literature and develops a theoretical framework. The proposed integrated TQM-CSR practices are compared with the only one TQM-CSR framework generated by prior study.\u0000 \u0000Findings: The significant TQM-CSR practices that are expected to enhance organizational performance were identified. The proposed mediating variable was selected to be Employees’ Performance emphasizing its importance for overall organizational success.\u0000 \u0000Research Implications: This research provides practical guidance for implementing TQM-CSR practices in higher education institutions and highlights the significance of employees' performance for organizational success.\u0000 \u0000Originality/Value: This study contributes to the existing literature by addressing the ambiguity surrounding the integration of TQM and CSR in higher education. By developing an integrated framework and examining the mediating role of employees' performance, this research adds originality to the discourse on TQM-CSR practices in the higher education domain. The study's findings provide valuable insights for HEIs seeking to enhance their total quality and engagement with stakeholders.","PeriodicalId":506637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Professional Business Review","volume":"46 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140452312","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":"EXAMINING HUMAN RESOURCE FACTORS INFLUENCING ANALYTICAL DECISION MAKING AND ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS IN TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN COMPANIES","authors":"Sandhya Kalale Srinivas, Arti Arun Kumar, Santosh Basavaraj, Kumar Chandar Sivalingam","doi":"10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.4296","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.4296","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The primary objective of this research is to analyze and examine the factors contributing to the issues in analytical decision-making in large technology-driven Indian organizations.\u0000 \u0000Theoretical Framework: The study aims to develop an 'analytical organizational effectiveness model' and 'analytical transformation theory' for technology-driven industries.\u0000 \u0000Design/Methodology/Approaches: The study adopted a mixed methodology research design using systematic literature review (SLR), exploratory research, expert interviews and quantitative techniques to identify key variables of the study.\u0000 \u0000Findings: The SLR validated the proposed conceptual model and found that human resource factors influence analytical decision-making and organizational effectiveness.\u0000 \u0000Research Practical Social Implication: The study provides actionable insights for organizations aiming to enhance decision-making processes. This research advances analytical transformation theory by exploring and identifying key factors influencing organizational analytical transformation. This study emphasizes the human dimension in successful analytical implementation. Developing an 'analytical organizational effectiveness model' for technology-driven industries represents a significant theoretical contribution, offering a structured framework for understanding and assessing analytics within specific organizational contexts.\u0000 \u0000Originality/Value: This study is more relevant and practically applied to organizations lagging in decision-making and facing a competitive advantage.","PeriodicalId":506637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Professional Business Review","volume":"7 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139837367","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}
Jumana Basheer Abu Rumman, Sami Basheer Abu Rumman
{"title":"BANKING SECTOR EFFORTS TO CONTAINMENT/ DAMAGE LIMITATION OF COVID-19 CRISIS AS A PREDICTIVE FACTOR IN THE ABILITY TO RECOVERY OF SMES IN JORDANIAN","authors":"Jumana Basheer Abu Rumman, Sami Basheer Abu Rumman","doi":"10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.4361","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.4361","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The research aims to identify the efforts made by the banking sector to contain the damages caused by the COVID-19 in all its aspects (situation assessment and analysis, and crisis intervention) from the banking sector employees’ perspective. The research also aims to identify the role of the banking sector's efforts in containing the COVID-19 crisis damages on predicting the ability of Jordanian SMEs to recover their activity. \u0000 \u0000Methodology: The research population consisted of two sub-populations; the first consists a cluster sample was taken from Jordanian banks branch managers, all employees in the risk departments, and employees responsible for credit operations in (Bank of Jordan and the Islamic International Arab Bank), The second subpopulation consists of all SMEs’ owners, 24,000 enterprises in the Northern, Central, and Southern regions of Jordan. \u0000 \u0000Findings: The study found that there is a positive and statistically significant impact of the banking sector's efforts to contain COVID-19 crisis damage in its dimensions (efforts to assess and analyze the situation and efforts to intervene in the crisis) on the ability of SMEs to recover their activity. The results showed that SMEs suffer from an unprecedented shock and depression in the absence of financial assistance and facilities from the banking sector. \u0000 \u0000Conclusion: The responses showed (73.33%) of project owners indicated that banks and lenders did not provide any credit facilities.","PeriodicalId":506637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Professional Business Review","volume":"645 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139839017","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":"INVESTMENT IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE FOOD SECTOR IN JORDAN","authors":"Basem M. Hamouri","doi":"10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.3006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.3006","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This research aims to demonstrate the impact of manufacturing growth, exports, and the GDP deflator on the food industry. Furthermore, it examines the influence of manufacturing growth on the food industry from 1983 to 2021.\u0000 \u0000Theoretical Framework: It should be highlighted that the global financial crisis, notably in the industrial sector, including the food sector, has had a negative impact on economic performance in 2021 (Central Bank, 2022). Jordan is still suffering from the economic consequences of events in neighboring nations.\u0000 \u0000Design/Methodology/Approach: The methods utilized in this study include descriptive methods and statistical analysis, which allow for the examination of the parameters impacting the research issue and the description and measurement of the relationship between them.\u0000 \u0000Findings: It is proven that the processing sector's production volume positively impacts the food industry by testing the hypotheses based on the research results. The GDP deflator has a positive impact on the food industry as well.\u0000 \u0000Research, Practical & Social Implications: It is advised that the food sector be given serious consideration as it has a significant impact on the country's economy and that several studies and research relating the GDP deflator to various other economic sectors be presented in order to identify and contrast the most significant economic sectors.\u0000 \u0000Originality/Value: The findings demonstrated that the expansion of exports in all economic sectors has a detrimental effect on the expansion of the food industry. The study also demonstrated that the impact of the GDP deflator on the food industry is favorable. It is advised that serious attention be paid to the food sector because it significantly impacts the country's economy. Research and studies that link the GDP deflator to various other economic sectors should be presented to identify and contrast the most significant economic sectors.","PeriodicalId":506637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Professional Business Review","volume":"39 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139778352","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}
Jumana Basheer Abu Rumman, Sami Basheer Abu Rumman
{"title":"BANKING SECTOR EFFORTS TO CONTAINMENT/ DAMAGE LIMITATION OF COVID-19 CRISIS AS A PREDICTIVE FACTOR IN THE ABILITY TO RECOVERY OF SMES IN JORDANIAN","authors":"Jumana Basheer Abu Rumman, Sami Basheer Abu Rumman","doi":"10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.4361","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.4361","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The research aims to identify the efforts made by the banking sector to contain the damages caused by the COVID-19 in all its aspects (situation assessment and analysis, and crisis intervention) from the banking sector employees’ perspective. The research also aims to identify the role of the banking sector's efforts in containing the COVID-19 crisis damages on predicting the ability of Jordanian SMEs to recover their activity. \u0000 \u0000Methodology: The research population consisted of two sub-populations; the first consists a cluster sample was taken from Jordanian banks branch managers, all employees in the risk departments, and employees responsible for credit operations in (Bank of Jordan and the Islamic International Arab Bank), The second subpopulation consists of all SMEs’ owners, 24,000 enterprises in the Northern, Central, and Southern regions of Jordan. \u0000 \u0000Findings: The study found that there is a positive and statistically significant impact of the banking sector's efforts to contain COVID-19 crisis damage in its dimensions (efforts to assess and analyze the situation and efforts to intervene in the crisis) on the ability of SMEs to recover their activity. The results showed that SMEs suffer from an unprecedented shock and depression in the absence of financial assistance and facilities from the banking sector. \u0000 \u0000Conclusion: The responses showed (73.33%) of project owners indicated that banks and lenders did not provide any credit facilities.","PeriodicalId":506637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Professional Business Review","volume":"57 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139779270","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}
Taiwo Akinsola, Hadiza Abubakar Saidu, J. O. Akande, A. O. Adekunle
{"title":"EFFECT OF MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIAN DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS","authors":"Taiwo Akinsola, Hadiza Abubakar Saidu, J. O. Akande, A. O. Adekunle","doi":"10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.4365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.4365","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study examines the impact of motivational strategies on employee performance with the mediating role of employee formal recognition. \u0000 \u0000Method: Collected data were analyzed by structural equation modeling. This study reveals that factors such as salary satisfaction, working environment, bonus and fringe benefits, and training and development have positive and significant associations with employee performance except for job security. \u0000 \u0000Findings: Moreover, these findings suggest that providing formal recognition to employees enhances their employee performance, thereby positively impacting their overall performance. \u0000 \u0000Research, Practical & Social Implications: Hence, this study recommends that the management should focus on these motivational factors by creating a positive work environment, attract and retain talented employees, and foster higher levels of job satisfaction, and ultimately contributing to improved organizational performance and success. \u0000 \u0000Originality/Value: The originality of this study lies in its analysis of motivational strategies and employee performance in Nigerian Deposit money banks. Furthermore, the study highlights the relevance of motivating employee related issues to ensure improved performance and effective use of strategies.","PeriodicalId":506637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Professional Business Review","volume":"10 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139777302","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":"EXAMINING HUMAN RESOURCE FACTORS INFLUENCING ANALYTICAL DECISION MAKING AND ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS IN TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN COMPANIES","authors":"Sandhya Kalale Srinivas, Arti Arun Kumar, Santosh Basavaraj, Kumar Chandar Sivalingam","doi":"10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.4296","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.4296","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The primary objective of this research is to analyze and examine the factors contributing to the issues in analytical decision-making in large technology-driven Indian organizations.\u0000 \u0000Theoretical Framework: The study aims to develop an 'analytical organizational effectiveness model' and 'analytical transformation theory' for technology-driven industries.\u0000 \u0000Design/Methodology/Approaches: The study adopted a mixed methodology research design using systematic literature review (SLR), exploratory research, expert interviews and quantitative techniques to identify key variables of the study.\u0000 \u0000Findings: The SLR validated the proposed conceptual model and found that human resource factors influence analytical decision-making and organizational effectiveness.\u0000 \u0000Research Practical Social Implication: The study provides actionable insights for organizations aiming to enhance decision-making processes. This research advances analytical transformation theory by exploring and identifying key factors influencing organizational analytical transformation. This study emphasizes the human dimension in successful analytical implementation. Developing an 'analytical organizational effectiveness model' for technology-driven industries represents a significant theoretical contribution, offering a structured framework for understanding and assessing analytics within specific organizational contexts.\u0000 \u0000Originality/Value: This study is more relevant and practically applied to organizations lagging in decision-making and facing a competitive advantage.","PeriodicalId":506637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Professional Business Review","volume":"26 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139777568","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}
Taiwo Akinsola, Hadiza Abubakar Saidu, J. O. Akande, A. O. Adekunle
{"title":"EFFECT OF MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIAN DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS","authors":"Taiwo Akinsola, Hadiza Abubakar Saidu, J. O. Akande, A. O. Adekunle","doi":"10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.4365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.4365","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study examines the impact of motivational strategies on employee performance with the mediating role of employee formal recognition. \u0000 \u0000Method: Collected data were analyzed by structural equation modeling. This study reveals that factors such as salary satisfaction, working environment, bonus and fringe benefits, and training and development have positive and significant associations with employee performance except for job security. \u0000 \u0000Findings: Moreover, these findings suggest that providing formal recognition to employees enhances their employee performance, thereby positively impacting their overall performance. \u0000 \u0000Research, Practical & Social Implications: Hence, this study recommends that the management should focus on these motivational factors by creating a positive work environment, attract and retain talented employees, and foster higher levels of job satisfaction, and ultimately contributing to improved organizational performance and success. \u0000 \u0000Originality/Value: The originality of this study lies in its analysis of motivational strategies and employee performance in Nigerian Deposit money banks. Furthermore, the study highlights the relevance of motivating employee related issues to ensure improved performance and effective use of strategies.","PeriodicalId":506637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Professional Business Review","volume":"786 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139836932","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":"INVESTMENT IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE FOOD SECTOR IN JORDAN","authors":"Basem M. Hamouri","doi":"10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.3006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i2.3006","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This research aims to demonstrate the impact of manufacturing growth, exports, and the GDP deflator on the food industry. Furthermore, it examines the influence of manufacturing growth on the food industry from 1983 to 2021.\u0000 \u0000Theoretical Framework: It should be highlighted that the global financial crisis, notably in the industrial sector, including the food sector, has had a negative impact on economic performance in 2021 (Central Bank, 2022). Jordan is still suffering from the economic consequences of events in neighboring nations.\u0000 \u0000Design/Methodology/Approach: The methods utilized in this study include descriptive methods and statistical analysis, which allow for the examination of the parameters impacting the research issue and the description and measurement of the relationship between them.\u0000 \u0000Findings: It is proven that the processing sector's production volume positively impacts the food industry by testing the hypotheses based on the research results. The GDP deflator has a positive impact on the food industry as well.\u0000 \u0000Research, Practical & Social Implications: It is advised that the food sector be given serious consideration as it has a significant impact on the country's economy and that several studies and research relating the GDP deflator to various other economic sectors be presented in order to identify and contrast the most significant economic sectors.\u0000 \u0000Originality/Value: The findings demonstrated that the expansion of exports in all economic sectors has a detrimental effect on the expansion of the food industry. The study also demonstrated that the impact of the GDP deflator on the food industry is favorable. It is advised that serious attention be paid to the food sector because it significantly impacts the country's economy. Research and studies that link the GDP deflator to various other economic sectors should be presented to identify and contrast the most significant economic sectors.","PeriodicalId":506637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Professional Business Review","volume":"11 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139838200","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}