Default Options to Foster Policy Ratings and their Attractiveness on People's Preferences

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Mohammed Ziaul Hoque
Keyword(s):  
Free Choice ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Policy Issue ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
Active Choice ◽  
Default Options ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Choice Option ◽  
Experience Difficulty ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The present study explains how default choices are easy when compared with the alternate and free choices based on three survey design. In doing so, the study examines the effects of the default option on people's preferences towards various issues concerning governmental and marketing policy. Three-hundred respondents were randomly selected and interviewed with the structured questionnaire. To test the hypotheses of the study, the study has used the tools of descriptive statistics, combined means, and correlation of the data. The results of the study show that status-quo-labelled (current) policies are preferred over a change of setting, but negatively phrased policies do not show this status quo (SQ) effect. The results also demonstrate that the default setting, or SQ, has enhanced a policy's rating and attractiveness over the free and active choice. If people have to choose a policy when there is no default available, they experience difficulty in choosing and it takes them more time. In the case of the free choice option, people report more pros and cons of the policy issue than in the SQ and NSQ setting.

Regulating Proxy Advisors Through Transparency: Pros and Cons of the EU Approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaia Balp
Keyword(s):  
Status Quo ◽  
Legislative Process ◽  
European Regulation ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Status ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Proxy Advisors ◽  
Legal Constraints ◽  
The Eu

This article outlines potential pros and cons of a future European regulation of proxy advisory firms, as set forth in the Commission’s Proposal for a Directive amending Directive 2007/36/EC. After summarizing criticisms concerning the proxy advisory industry, and findings regarding its de facto influence on investors’ voting conduct both in the US and in the European context, the article adverts to why the power of proxy advisors appears to be overestimated. Uncertainty on the status quo of the industry’s actual impact on key decisions in listed companies, as well as costs associated with a regulation, need to be considered for assessing the suitability of the rules drafted to ensure adequate levels of independence and quality of voting recommendations. While transparency rules may be preferred to stricter legal constraints or requirements in a first stage, possible shortcomings of the Draft Directive exist that may undermine its effectiveness. Analyzing the amendments to the Proposal adopted by the European Parliament, and the Council’s Presidency compromise text, may suggest a preferable approach as regards single rules still making their way through the European legislative process.

scholarly journals Knowledge regarding prevention of child abuse among parents at selected rural area of Western Rajasthan

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 212
Author(s):  
Nisha Yadav ◽  
Nirmala Kumari ◽  
Parmeshwari . ◽  
Pooja . ◽  
Pooja . ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Child Abuse ◽  
Informed Consent ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The People ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Child abuse is a kind of domestic violence that involves all forms of physical, emotional and sexual maltreatment and negligence of children under the age of 18 years which potentially or actually damages all aspects of their health. Child abuse is a global problem with serious lifelong consequences. In India the child abuse has not received enough attention. There have been few and irregular efforts to understand and address the problem. Aim was to assess the level of knowledge regarding prevention of child abuse among parents.Methods: Descriptive Survey design was used. The study population comprised of parents of children less than 18 years of age. A sample of 60 parents were selected by non-probability purposive sampling technique. A self-structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge regarding child abuse among parents. Informed consent was taken from each participant prior to data collection and descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data.Results: Majority of parents 60% had poor or fair level of knowledge, 39% had good knowledge whereas only 1.6% had excellent knowledge. There was a significant association between knowledge and age of mother at 0.02 level of significance.Conclusions: The finding of the study concluded that the knowledge regarding child abuse among parents was inadequate.  Considering this aspects further awareness drives can be conducted to make the people alert about child abuse and its prevention.

Appraisal of stakeholders' willingness to adopt construction 4.0 technologies for construction projects

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 547-565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Temidayo Oluwasola Osunsanmi ◽  
Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa ◽  
Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke ◽  
Muredini Liphadzi
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Design Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Willingness To Adopt ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

PurposeConstruction 4.0 technology has the capabilities for improving the design, management, operations and decision making of construction projects. Therefore, this study aimed at examining the willingness of construction professionals towards adopting construction 4.0 technologies.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopts a survey design, and construction professionals in South Africa are assessed using a convenience sampling technique through a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was analysed with SPSS while statistical test like; mean score, t-test and principal component analysis was used to present the data.FindingsThe findings, from the analysis, revealed that the construction professionals are willing to adopt construction 4.0 technologies for construction project. However, the possibility of fully integrating the technologies into the construction industry is low. This is because the major technologies such as; Internet of things, robotics, human-computer interaction and cyber-physical systems that encourage smart construction site are rated as not important by the construction professionals.Practical implicationsIt is believed that the findings emanating from this study will serve as an indicator for investors that are interested in procuring construction 4.0 technologies for the construction industry.Originality/valueThis paper presents a framework for the application of construction 4.0 technologies for the construction industry. It also contributes to the development of digitalising construction industry in South Africa.

scholarly journals Business Communication Skills Required by Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Development in Oyo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-43
Author(s):  
Oluwatunmise Ayo Afolabi ◽  
Salami Sarafadeen Segun ◽  
Fawale, Afiss Adebayo
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Business Communication ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Skills Acquisition ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Listening And Speaking ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study x-ray business communication skills acquisition required by entrepreneurs for sustainable development in Oyo State, Nigeria. Four (4) research questions guided the study. A survey design was adopted. The population was 2600 entrepreneurs registered with Nigerian Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIIMA) in Oyo State while 10% totalling 260 respondents were randomly selected using simple random sampling techniques formed the sample size for this study. A-35 item structured questionnaire validated by 4 experts was used for data collection. The pilot study conducted yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.78 which was high enough for the instrument to be considered reliable. Mean and the standard deviation was used to analyze the findings. The findings revealed among others that listening and speaking communication skills are highly required by entrepreneurs for sustainable development. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that in house training should be conducted for entrepreneurs to address communication skill gap for sustainable development.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF E-LEARNING ON THE TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION OF COOPERATIVE MEMBERS IN THE SOUTH EAST OF NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Onyekachi Chibueze Onuoha
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Transformative Education ◽  
Good Effect ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Digital Learning Resources ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The thrust of this study is to examine the effects of e-learning on the transformative education of Cooperative Members. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Multistage random sampling technique was used to select 300 respondents consisting of 75 Cooperative Leaders and 225 members. A well-structured questionnaire was validated and used to collect relevant data which was analysed using descriptive statistics (the mean and standard deviation). Findings indicate that very few e-learning facilities are available in cooperatives even at secondary and apex levels in the area studied; hence the adoption of e-learning is poor. However, the study revealed that the few e-learning facilities adopted have good effect on the transformative education of the cooperative members. The study also found out that the adoption of e-learning has lots of challenges, including high cost of imported equipment and e-learning facilities; insufficient E-learning infrastructure, inadequate time to develop and implement ICT-using activities, lack of digital learning resources, among others. The study, therefore recommends that specialty training should be given to cooperative leaders to make them keep abreast of the trends in e-learning and they should source for more funds for the improvement of e-learning infrastructure.

scholarly journals Helping Raise the Official Statistics Capability of Government Employees

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 811-826
Author(s):  
Sharleen Forbes ◽  
Alan Keegan
Keyword(s):  
Research Policy ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Policy Issue ◽  
Quality Of Data ◽  
Official Statistics ◽  
Statistical Research ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
Data Survey ◽  
Policy Analysts ◽  
Competency Based

Abstract Both the production and the use of official statistics are important in the business of government. In New Zealand, concern persists about many government advisors’ low level of statistical capability. One programme designed specifically to enhance capability is New Zealand’s National Certificate of Official Statistics, first introduced in 2007 and originally targeted at government policy analysts and advisors. It now includes participants from many agencies, including the National Statistics Office. The competency-based 40-credit certificate comprises four taught units that aim to give students skills in basic official statistics and in critically evaluating statistical, research, policy, or media publications for their quality (of data, survey design, analysis, and conclusions) and appropriateness for some policy issue (e.g., how to reduce problem gambling), together with an ‘umbrella’ workplace-based statistics project. Case studies are used to embed the statistics learning into the real-world context of these students. Several surveys of students and their managers were undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of the certificate in terms of enhancing skill levels and meeting organisational needs and also to examine barriers to completion of the certificate. The results were used to both modify the programme and extend its international applicability.

scholarly journals Impact of Improved Cassava Technology Adoption on Farmers Output in Benue State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Juliet Ogadinma Onyemma ◽  
Mark Tokula ◽  
Koko Michael Tertsea ◽  
Nwafor Solomon Chimela
Keyword(s):  
Regression Model ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Home Food ◽  
Extension Agencies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Aims: The aim of the study was to ascertain the impact of the adoption of improved cassava technology on the output of farmers in Benue state, Nigeria. Study Design: The study used Survey design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Benue State, between November 2018 and May 2019. Methodology: Cluster and simple random sampling techniques were used to select 366 respondents for the study. Primary data were collected using Semi-structured questionnaire. Objective 1 was achieved using descriptive statistics such as percentages, frequencies and means while Objective 2 was achieved using multiple regression model. Results: The findings showed that the adoption of improved cassava technologies influenced the farmers in a number of ways which included increased farmers income (56%:  2.10), acquired new skills (75%:); increased output (76%: ); expanded production (67%: ); ensured more food at home (food security) ( 85%: ); and increased well being of adopters (80%: ). The result also revealed that improved cassava technologies adoption have significant impact on farmers output in Benue State was accepted. This was indicated by F-stat value of 33.42 and F-probe value of 0.000 of less than 0.05, indicating that the estimated regression model adopted in this study was statistically significant at 1%. The R2 value of 0.75 implied that 75% of dependent variable (farmers output) was explained by the independent variables (TSM0505, TSM0581, TSM0572, TMS011368, TMS961632, TMS920326 TME 419, NR8082). Conclusion: Thus it was concluded that improved cassava technologies adoption have significant impact on farmers output in Benue State The study thus recommend that Extension agencies should ensure that improved cassava technologies are accessible by farmers and that farmers acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in using such technologies. This will ensure high adoption and high impact as well.

scholarly journals Extent of School-Based Management Committee Involvement in Public Secondary Schools Administration in Abuja, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Orji Friday Oko ◽  
Mando Patricia Nguwasen ◽  
Nzewi Felicia Ebelechukwu
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Public Secondary School ◽  
School Based ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
School Based Management ◽  
Secondary School Administration ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Given that managing schools to attain expected goals is becoming challenging in the present competitive society, it becomes paramount that collaborations, especially with a highly innovative group of people are encouraged. In the light of this, the purpose of this study is to investigate the extent of School-Based Management Committees' (SBMCs) involvement in public secondary school administration in Abuja. A descriptive survey design was used for the study, and 3 research questions were answered in relation to the 3 research objectives of the study. The population of the study was 460 respondents, and a sample size of 250 respondents was drawn through proportionate random and convenience sampling techniques. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Arithmetic mean was employed in analyzing the research questions. The result revealed among others, that the school-based management committees play a passive role in planning in public secondary schools in Abuja. It was concluded that for schools to effectively meet the academic need of the Abuja community, their collaborations with the SBMCs have to be very active and productive. To this end, SBMCs need to become more committed to collaborating and helping the schools in terms of planning, staffing and monitoring.

scholarly journals Does forensic audit influence fraud control? Evidence from Nigerian deposit money banks

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-229
Author(s):  
Kehinde Adesina ◽  
Olayinka Erin ◽  
Opeyemi Ajetunmobi ◽  
Simon Ilogho ◽  
Osariemen Asiriuwa
Keyword(s):  
Least Squares ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Regulatory Agencies ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study examines the importance of the application of forensic audit in controlling financial frauds that ravage or threaten the soundness and business continuity of Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria. The study used survey design methods, and the primary data were obtained through the administration of structured questionnaire covering seventeen (17) banks out of twenty-two (22) Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) operating in the country, which is 77.3%. In this study, the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) method was used to analyze and test hypotheses, and the findings showed that the involvement of qualified and experienced forensic auditors would not only contribute to the amelioration of financial frauds in DMBs, but would also lead to much-needed sanity in the banking sector of Nigeria. The study recommends that regulatory agencies, within the limits prescribed by law, mandate all the banks to create a special forensic department, managed by a professional forensic auditor, which will develop and constantly implement effective and efficient internal control, timely prosecution of fraudsters by considering them to be criminals and as a deterrent to others, and work out adequate training and development programs for their staff, especially in fraud control, in order to reduce the number of fraud cases in Nigerian banks.

scholarly journals Health and Nutrition Issues Affecting Academic Involvement of Adult Learners in Literacy Programmes of Kogi State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 128
Author(s):  
Linus Okechukwu Nwabuko ◽  
Eberechukwu Charity Eneh ◽  
Eunice R. Idakpo
Keyword(s):  
Adult Learners ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
Literacy Programme ◽  
Academic Involvement ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Poor Nutrition ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

OBJECTIVE: This study investigated health and nutrition issues affecting academic involvement of Adult learners in literacy programme in Kogi State, Nigeria. The specific purpose of the study was: to ascertain the extent health and nutrition affect academic involvement of adult learners in literacy programmes in Kogi State Nigeria. MATERIALS & METHOD: The design for the study was a descriptive survey design. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data which wereanalysed using mean scores and standard deviation while t-test statistic was used to test the hypothesis that guided the study. RESULTS: Results of the analysis showed among others health and nutrition issues such as chronic illness, poor nutrition and hunger affect academic involvement of adult learners. The results also showed that unhealthy adult learners do not feel happy in class during lessons or learning activities. CONCLUSION: Based on the finding, it was concluded that health and nutrition have some level of relationship with adult learners’ academic involvement to a high extent.

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