scholarly journals Factors affecting the success of inventory control in the stores division of the eThekwini Municipality, Durban : a case study

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Zwelihle Wiseman Nzuza
Keyword(s):  
Inventory Control ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Deep Structure ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Communication Time

The Stores Division reportedly found it very difficult to control inventories as well as executing roles and responsibilities allocated in the section. The aims of this study were to identify factors affecting the success of inventory control and to assess strategies used by the Stores Division of the eThekwini Municipality in Durban to control inventory stocks. In order to arrive at the deep structure underpinning inventory control, three theoretical frameworks were used, i.e., stock diffusion theory, application control theory and inventory control in theory and practice. This case study was census, descriptive, cross-sectional and predominantly quantitative in nature with only two open-ended questions. The 57 questionnaires were administered by members of staff at the Stores and Procurement Divisions of the eThekwini Municipality in Durban. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics and categorised according to themes. The IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 was used to determine statistical results. The findings of the study revealed that employees lack proper training and education and that there is poor inventory control planning, lack of staff communication and lack of procurement time management when processing inventory orders. Respondents also indicated that there are no common strategies in place to control inventories. The study recommends that the Stores Division should consider the levels of staff qualifications, provide more staff training, and improve inventory control planning; communication; time management, and instigate innovative strategies in order to eradicate growing costs of inventory stocks. Moreover, the internal control processes need to be mapped according to the various roles identified.

Reconsidering the Resilience of Pastoralism from the Perspective of Reliability: The Case of Conflicts between the Samburu and the Pokot of Kenya, 2004-2009

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-277
Author(s):  
Shinya Konaka
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Ethnographic Case Study ◽  
High Input ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Mobile Phone Network ◽  
Process Variance ◽  
Output Variance

This article explores an overlooked aspect of the 'resilience of pastoralism' in crises through an ethnographic case study of a series of conflicts between the Samburu and the Pokot in Kenya that erupted in 2004. Emery Roe's concepts of reliability professionals and real-time management of pastoralists are utilised as theoretical frameworks for this study. It was observed that the 'logic of high input variance matched by high process variance to ensure low and stable output variance' occurred through the formation of clustered settlements and an inter-ethnic mobile phone network. This case illustrates how pastoralists endured the conflict as reliability professionals.

Managing Human Resource Management through Empowerment Policy

2014 ◽  
pp. 201-217
Author(s):  
Mabebe Ntumva ◽  
Josephat Itika
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
District Council ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Government Reforms ◽  
Structural Aspects

Since 1990s, local government reforms in Tanzania have emphasized empowerment at all levels as part of decentralisation by devolution. The major objective was to give more power where it should belong. One of the areas was human resource empowerment to take proactive roles in decision-making and day-to-day management of local authorities. The chapter draws data from a cross-sectional case study covering a sample of 103 out of 206 employees working in Mvomero district council to determine employees’ perceptions on the existence of structural aspects of empowerment in the organisation. By using frequencies and Chi square tests, the chapter concludes that the general perception is weak, and indeed, there is significant difference between theory and practice.

scholarly journals Higher Academic Qualifications, Professional Training and Operating Performance of Audit Firms

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yahn-Shir Chen ◽  
Chung-Cheng Yang ◽  
Yi-Fang Yang
Keyword(s):  
Internal Control ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Operating Performance ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Multiple Regression Equation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Audit Firms ◽  
Academic Qualifications

This study examines the association between professional training, higher academic qualifications (educational levels) and operating performance of audit firms in Taiwan. We particularly focus on the curvilinear effects of higher academic qualifications on operating performance. We group the total sample into three categories: national, regional and local audit firms. Based on the theoretical framework in industrial economics, we establish a cross-sectional multiple regression equation to test our hypotheses. Both higher academic qualifications and professional training are positively related to the operating performance of audit firms. Professional training moderates the relation between higher academic qualifications and operating performance. Higher academic qualifications exhibit a curvilinear effect on operating performance with a reverse U-shaped relation for the national audit firms and a U-shaped relation for both regional and local audit firms. Due to data unavailability, some factors affecting the audit quality and operating performance are not included in our analysis, such as auditor teamwork, internal control system, operating policies and auditing procedures of audit firms. The findings that higher academic qualifications are positively associated with the operating performance of audit firms justify the educational policy of establishing institutes or graduate schools in accounting over the past two decades. Furthermore, audit firms skillfully exploit employees with higher academic qualifications to improve their operating performance. We are the first to document the moderating effects of professional training and the curvilinear association between higher academic qualifications and operating performance, contributing knowledge to related literature.

scholarly journals APPLYING TIME MANAGEMENT SKILL IN FULFILLING ASSIGNMENTS OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY SUBJECT: A CASE STUDY OF SENIOR STUDENTS AT SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES – TRA VINH UNIVERSITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
Van Thi Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Ngan Thi Thanh Truong
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
English Major ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Senior Students

Time management is one of the keys leading us to succeed in work and study. Realizing that, this research studies the relationship between time management and Research Methodology subject, especially in fulfilling assignments of this subject. The participants of this study are 60 senior students studying English major at Tra Vinh University. They completed the questionnaires that include questions related to students’ perspectives on time management and the factors that influence the fulfillment of this subject assignments, especially the time. Regarding the findings, among elements, the role, as well as the relationship of time management to fulfilling assignments of Research Methodology subject, was found. Most of the participants agreed that time management plays an essential role. Besides, the factors affecting students in managing time to fulfill the assignments of Research Methodology subject were explored. From that, the research proposes some suggestions which help students to improve their time management skills to succeed in this subject.

scholarly journals The Role of Evaluative Thinking in the Teaching of Evaluation

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Archibald
Keyword(s):  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Community Based Education ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Evaluative Thinking

In this practice note, I share some reflections on the role of evaluative thinking in the teaching of evaluation. I teach an introductory graduate-level evaluation course to Master’s and Doctoral students and also provide ECB workshops to various community-based education organizations, non-governmental organizations, non-profits, foundations, and groups of emerging evaluators. In this practice note I use a reflective case study augmented with analysis against salient theoretical frameworks to reflect on evaluative thinking as a way: (1) to balance teaching theory and practice; (2) to infuse adult education principles and practices, which can also help learners hone in on the potential for evaluation for social justice; and (3) to equip students for continuing professional development—to help them become life-long learners in evaluation.

scholarly journals Employee theft behavior - a case study of 5-star hotels in Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Employee Theft ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Internal Control System ◽  
Depth Interviews

Employee theft has becoming a serious and challenging issue for all businesses, especially to hotel organizations where employees have easy access to cash, amenities, and other inventories and items. This research is based on the theory of planned behavior, equity theory, and reinforcement theory to study the factors affecting employee theft behavior as well as the moderating effect of the internal control system in the hotel industry in Vietnam. Data were collected through 312 questionnaire responses and 9 in-depth interviews. The results confirmed that personal characteristics, opportunities, unfair compensations, injustice, and unethical working environment do affect stealing behavior at work. Moreover, the internal control system is proved to moderate the attitude and intention to steal to stealing behavior relationships. These results will provide an essential reference for both academicians and professionals to conduct further empirical validation or develop appropriate internal programs to prevent hotel employee theft behaviors.

scholarly journals Sociocultural factors and perceptions associated with voluntary and permanent relocation of flood victims: A case study of Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis in Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Y. Addo ◽  
Samuel Y. Danso
Keyword(s):  
Design Method ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Low Incomes ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Flooding is a major problem in many developing urban centres in Ghana, including the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis (STM). Residents who are living close to the Anankwari, Kansawura and Whin rivers in the metropolis often experience flooding when the rivers overflow their banks, resulting in lives being lost, people being displaced and properties being destroyed. One durable solution to the flooding problem is voluntary and permanent relocation of ‘vulnerable’ residents; but this form of solution cannot be achieved without a clear understanding of the sociocultural factors that influence the decision-making process. This study uniquely investigated the sociocultural and economic factors affecting voluntary and permanent relocation of flood victims, using Eshiem, Kansawurodo and Whindo communities as a case study. Employing a mixed cross-sectional design method, 207 heads of households were selected to fill in questionnaires; interviews were conducted with nine representatives of the traditional councils, and areas affected by flooding were photographed. The findings show that voluntary and permanent relocation was overlooked by most flood victims due to perceived inability to rent new places owing to low incomes, fear of losing income-generating ventures that serve as sources of livelihoods, hope of gaining income from the oil production within the region and the need for restitution from government before evacuation. From a sociocultural viewpoint, they felt uncomfortable with losing ancestral lands and landed properties as well as breaking long-standing ties with their community folks and other networks. Flood victims’ willingness to stay in the flood-prone communities was also influenced by duration of stay in the communities and ownership of landed assets. When considering voluntary and permanent relocation of flood victims as a durable solution in the future, these sociocultural and economic factors need to be carefully considered.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Retirement Planning Behavior of Working Individuals: A Case Study In Lucknow

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-34
Author(s):  
Abhinav Parashar
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Retirement Planning ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Retirement Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Financial Independence ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Goal Clarity ◽  
Retirement Benefit

Youth is wasted on the young. Often money is, too.” Thus, individuals forgo their future for nourishment of present. Consequently, individuals after retirement found themselves stuck in a situation where they had to rely on others for earning themselves a living. This forecast makes investing in retirement benefit plan, essential. Despite of various benefits of financial independence in retirement, the population at Lucknow does not sufficiently engage with retirement planning due to lack of financial literacy. The purpose of this study is to identify factors influencing retirement planning behavior among the working individual in Lucknow. Out of 360 questionnaires issued, only 304 were used for the study. This cross-sectional study was undertaken. The finding of this study explore the factor affecting retirement planning behaviour such as financial planning after retirement, income, attitude, culture, financial literacy and goal clarity will provide the strategies for governments, employers, financial advisers and those planning for retirement to implement it to make it simpler leads to financial independence

Organizational Commitment Among Employees in Post-Merger Enterprises: A Case study in Vietnam

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (5E) ◽  
Author(s):  
Van Thi Bich ◽  
Tran Thi My Huong
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Survey Sample ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industries

Understanding employee reactions to post-merger is important in assessing the dynamics of acquisitions and their possible success or failure. This study analyzes the factors affecting employees' commitment to post-merger enterprises. Findings from a survey sample of 289 employees in post-merger enterprises in retail and pharmaceutical industries showed influences impact on employee commitment, including (i) Job satisfaction, (ii) Leadership styles, (iii) Cultural conflict, and (iv) Job stress and pressure. The results of this study provide a foundation of theory and practice for post-merger or acquisition businesses can efficiently exploit the human resource for the development in the next period.

scholarly journals Supervision as a Kind of Qualitative Evaluation

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 178
Author(s):  
Maria Grazia Riva ◽  
Nikoleta Ratsika
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Educational Models ◽  
The Face ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
The One ◽  
The Individual

<p><em>The contribution presents a reflection on supervision as one of the possible forms of qualitative evaluation, in the field of work with adult educators. Supervision structures a context where theory and practice, emotions and cognitions, values, representations and fears, anxieties and conflicts can be made to dialogue in continuation. The supervisor continuously offers feedback and interpretations to the educators, thanks to attentive listening and decodes what they express. The constructivist approach to Evaluation, on the one hand, gives full value to the subjectivity of the actors involved in the evaluation process and aims to interpret and understand. So, we can call it hermeneutic evaluation (Perla, 2004). Hermeneutic evaluation sets the problem of finding the meaning of the points of view of the participants. This is where the meeting point with the supervision activity, which consists precisely of a practice guided by a leader who helps the educators to better understand their theoretical frameworks of reference and their basic educational models, lies. Supervision and Evaluation therefore represent two important tools for developing the professionalism of the operators, as shown by the case-study analyzed. The practice of supervision is part of a path of  lifelong learning and education (Oggionni, 2013; Zannini, 2005), which passes through experimentation, evaluation and redesigning, in the face of constant monitoring of the needs and learning of the individual and of the team.</em></p><p> </p>

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