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10:00- 12:00 Session I

SESSION I PRESENTER DURATION FROM TILL Session chair: Eva Ayaragarnchanakul. PAPER 1: An economic impact of agricultural zoning policy in Thailand

PAPER 2: “The Economic Environmental and other Effects to Barangay Tisa, Cebu City, Philippines of the Chinese Steamed Pork Dumpling Business” PAPER 3: Preservation of Heritage Artifacts in Cebu, PHILIPPINES PAPER 4: “Typhoon Haiya And Mitigation: Experience Of The Municipality Of Medellin, Cebu, Philippines”

PAPER 5: “The-à-vis CebuanoBig Ethnic Filipinos a

PAPER 6: Determinants Of Negative And Positive Workplace Deviance Behaviors In India And Uk It Industry”

1:Kittiya Sooksakol

2: LaGuardia

3: Bryan Adams A.

Morastil

4. Lee RJ V. Villapez 120 MIN

10:00

12:00

5. Alexander Franco

6: Kanimozhi

Narayanan

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SESSION II PRESENTER DURATION FROM TILL

Session Chair: Kanimozhi Narayanan PAPER 1: Y.H. Female factory strike of 1979: influences on the south korean labor movement and democracy

PAPER 2: Analysis Of Broadband Infrastructure Investment Strategies

PAPER 3: Autonomy And Decision Making Of Working Women In Durg District Of Chhattisgarh PAPER 4: Wealth Distribution In A Polycentric City: An Agent-Based Model

PAPER 5: Task Based Learning In Teaching English

PAPER 6: Effect Of Work Discipline, Work Motivation And Job Satisfaction On Employee Organizational Commitment In The Company

1: Dong Ju Min

2: Chotipat

Klinsukhon1

3: Dr.Vibha

Singh, Anriban

Chaudhary

13:00 15:00

4: Eva

Ayaragarnchanakul

5: Windiahsari

120 MIN

6: Anwar Prabu

Mangkunegara

15:00-15:30 Coffee Break

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SESSION II PRESENTER DURATION FROM TILL

Session Chair: Dongju Julie Min

PAPER 1: Two Polynomial-Time 1: Lakshmi Prabha

Approximation Algorithms For Finding A

Good Comfortable Team In Any Given

Social Network

PAPER 2: A Study On Make In India - A 2: Arshnoor Kaur

New National Program

PAPER 3: The Filipino C 3: Roberta L. Riga

Perception On The Proposed Customs

Modernization And Tariff Act (Cmta) Of

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Islamic Perspective

Al-Jabri

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Sector Funds- Indian Evidence

PAPER 6: Preservation of Heritage 6. Bryan Adams A.

Artifacts in Cebu, Philippines

Morastil

17:30-18:00

Closing Ceremony Best Presentation Awards.

ABSTRACTS

An Economic Impact of Agricultural Zoning Policy In

Thailand

Kittiya Sooksakol & Surachai Chancharat Faculty of Management Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon

Kaen, Thailand Email: csurac@kku.ac.th

Abstract Thailand has the total area about 51.2 million hectares include forest, agricultural and others. The most proportion of land use in Thailand is the agricultural area, 46.6 percent of the total area (Office of Agricultural Economics of Thailand, 2014). Therefore, the main occupation here is farming. Normally, Thai farmers are cultivating the crop, which have high market prices. Due to growing the same crop, the large supply have outstripped the demand, the agricultural prices are declining follows the law of demand and supply. Since the low agricultural prices, the government has urged farmers to consider adopting the concept of agricultural zoning to help solve their problems in the long term. One of them involves agricultural zoning on accordance with each areas geographical and climatic condition. the Government Public Relations Department of Thailand, 2014). The rice is the main crop in Thailand, 46.9 percent of the agricultural area (Office of Agricultural Economics of Thailand, 2014), but the problem is the rice farming is still carried out in the areas that are facing the recurrence of drought. As a result, cultivation has become inefficient because of unproductive soil conditions. The government offer farmer incentive planning the crop best suited to their land, with proper zoning, cultivating the crop that meets market demand. Resolution on the agricultural zoning agreed at the meeting is at the initial stage, switching rice growing at 0.64 million hectares of unsuitable lands to the industrial sugarcane growing, since there is plenty of sugar in the world market. However, at this stage the policy are lacks data about the interactions between the sugarcane sector and other sectors of the economy. The agricultural zoning policy also no indicators of the economic effects. This paper focused on economic assessment of the effect of the policy in order to know the direction of Thai economic by CGE model analysis. CGE model is a useful tool for assessing a wide range of policies because it captures many of the scenarios at the same time. CGE models are typically used to simulate policies or exogenous events. A base case is constructed to reflect the observed reality. Scenarios are then built by altering some exogenous variables or parameters of the model as to reflect the intended or experienced changes (Scaramucci et al., 2006).Many CGE models have been developed to analyze the impact of the economic policies, such as Ferreira Filho and Horridge (2014) use a multi-period computable general equilibrium model of Brazil to analyze the indirect land use changes effects of projected sugarcane expansion. Energy policies also analyze by CGE models. Examples of such studies can be found in Scaramucci et al. (2006), Trink et al. (2010) and Arndt, Pauw and Thurlow (2012). Although, there have been a number of CGE studies for Thailand economy, to date, none of them have considered agricultural zoning policy. This study has two main objectives. First, it explains the linked between the sugarcane sector and other sectors of the Thai economy including Input-Output Tables for the year 2014. Second, the model is used to investigate the impact of conversion of paddy fields to sugarcane based on agricultural zoning on Thai economy. The results can be used to improve efficiency of the policy. In this paper we use a computable general equilibrium model, based on ORANI model (Horridge, 2003), to analyze the economic effects of the conversion of paddy fields to sugarcane based on agricultural zoning policy in Thailand. The model includes households, investor, government, and export equations. Also the equations that explained economic variables such as gross domestic

product, employment and trade balance. The core database is based on the 2005 Thailand Input-Output table, which has 58 sectors, 5 final demand types. In the model, the equations of CGE model used percent change equation. 1. Substitution between imported and domestic commodities Each industry and each final demander substitutes between imported and domestic-produced version of each commodity. For each commodity and user, the ratio of imported and domestic purchases is a function only of the relative prices of commodity from the two sources. The same functional form applies in all cases: derived from the Constant-Elasticity-of-Substitution (CES) production function (Horridge, 2003):

2

x x

S p

j p

i , s , j i i , s i , s , j i ,s

s1

where (all variables are percent changes):

xi , s , j = the demand of input i from source s for manufacture j

x j = the overall demand for manufacture j

i = the elasticity of substitution between domestic and imported of input

for manufacture i

p s

i ,s = price of input i from source

Si , s , j = the share of input i from source s for manufacture j

i , j 1, 2, ,58 , commodity i or j

s = the source of input, s 1 is domestic input and s 2

input

is imported

2. Demands for primary factors

The solution of the cost minimizing problem, producers must make a decision of the primary factors. Each industry demands of primary factors substitution between capital and labour of each factor. The model is CES production function of primary factors, via:

Choose input of labour

x L x j

F p L SL p L S KpK

j j j

and choose input of capital x L x

j F p L SL p L

j j j

where (all variables are percent changes): x

j = the overall demand for manufacture j

x L

= the labour demand for manufacture j

j

x K

= the capital demand for manufacture j

j

F

= the elasticity of substitution between

j

manufacture j

p L = the price of labour

p K = the price of capital

S L = the share of labour for manufacture j

j

S K

= the share of capital for manufacture j

j

j 1, 2, ,58 , commodity j

K K

S p

j

labour and capital for 3. Export demands The model allows foreign demand for locally-produced commodity to be price sensitive. If the local price of commodity rises, relative to the world price, export demand will fall. Thus, equation would write:

x E pW f

ii i i where (all variables are percent changes):

x E = the demand of commodity i for export

i

= the elasticity of demand for commodity i

i

piW = the world price of commodity i in foreign currency

f i = exogenous shift in foreign demands

i 1, 2,

,58

, commodity

i

To analyze the economic impact of conversion of paddy fields to sugarcane in Thailand, we assumed that agricultural area only change in the paddy sector and sugarcane sector. The CGE model are solving by the GEMPACK set of computer program. We would like to point out that the economic impact on macroeconomic variables such as GDP, employment and trade balance. In addition, we would like to analyze the economic impact on productivity and price by sector. From our findings, we have reached the conclusion that the simulated is decrease in current capital stock of paddy fields, 1.24 percent, and increase in current capital stock of sugarcane area, 4.78 percent. The real GDP is decreasing in both the short term and long term. The short term is decreasing more than the long term, 0.020 and 0.009 percent, respectively. In the short term, we find negative employment, 0.031 percent because increasing of real wage, 0.012 percent and also negative export, 0.038 percent at constant exchange rate. Whereas, the consumer price index (CPI) increases about 0.012 percent. In the long term, the conversion of paddy fields to sugarcane generates negative investment (0.004 percent), household consumption (0.009 percent), export (0.006 percent) and inventory stock (0.035 percent). However, the government spending increases about 0.007 percent. Thus, that generates real GDP in the long term is declining. The real wage decreases by 0.023 percent relative to baseline. Furthermore, CPI increased by 0.002 percent, so real wage decreases 0.026 percent. In microeconomics, supply and demand are an economic model of price determination in the market. If demand remains unchanged and supply increases, leading to lower equilibrium price, on the other hand, if demand remains unchanged and supply decreases, leading to higher equilibrium price (Braeutigam, 2010). Table 4 shows that the price of paddy is increasing about 1.399 percent in the short term and 1.370 percent in the long term while the price of sugarcane is decreasing about 7.004 percent in the short term and 7.002 percent in the long term. In addition, the most of other sectors are higher price in the short term and lower price in the long term such as vegetables and fruits, tobacco processing and products. According to the law of demand and supply, price change in every sector that is caused by productivity change in each sector In the short term, the top five sectors that get the positive impact in price (higher price) consists paddy, rice and other grain milling, livestock, slaughtering and fishery, respectively. However, the top five sectors that get the negative impact (lower price) consists sugarcane, cassava, sugarcane refineries, maize and other crops. Furthermore, in the long term, the paddy sector is the most positive impact followed by rice and other grain milling, metal ore, livestock and fishery as seen in Fig.3. However, the top five sector that get the negative impact as same as in the short term, consist sugarcane, cassava, sugarcane refineries, maize and other crops, respectively Keywords: Agricultural Zoning Policy, CGE, Economic Impact, Thailand

The Bigotry Vis-À-Vis Cebuano Ethnic Filipinos And The

Cebuano Society

Alexander Franco A. Delantar Joseph C. Bragat

& Joan P. Tanino

Cebu Institute of Technology –University, Philippines

Abstract The purposes of this study are: First, to determine whether prejudices and exist between Cebuano ethnic Filipinos and the Cebuano society; and Second, if an ethnic Filipino group will emerge,

what are the prevalent prejudices and biases of the group with the highest number or incidence of bigotry issues. The survey method was used. One set of questionnaire was administered to the

Cebuano ethnic Filipinos and another was administered to mainstream Cebuanos. The results

were validated by in-depth interviews. The study discovered that prejudices and bigotries exist vis-à-vis the ethnic Filipino-Chinese and the Cebuano society. The ethnic Filipino-Chinese emerged

as the group with the highest prejudice and bigotry issues. The bigotry issues identified, among

others, were: Filipino-Chinese parents prefer Chinese as husbands or wives for their children, Filipino-Chinese employers give the better jobs and positions to Filipino-Chinese employees,

Filipino-Chinese prefer to speak with each other in Chinese in front of Cebuanos, Filipino-Chinese businessmen give discounts or bigger discounts to fellow Filipino-Chinese, and Filipino-

Chinese consider indigenous Filipinos as lazy. There were also bias issues in the opposite

direction, i.e. from mainstream Cebuanos and directed against ethnic Filipino-Chinese, though not as much. It was also discovered that that the bias issues were strongest among informants in

the forty years old and above bracket, and considerably lesser in the below forty years old. It is

recommended that more venues and avenues for stronger interactions between ethnic Filipino-Chinese be encouraged to hasten integration of the Filipino-Chinese to the mainstream Cebuano

community. Keywords: Ethnic Filipinos, Filipino-Chinese, prejudice, bigotry, discrimination, biases, Cebu,

Cebuano, Philippines.

Wealth distribution in a polycentric city: an

Agent-based model

Eva Ayaragarnchanakuly

Abstract This paper explores the polycentric city model of Bangkok metropolitan region (BMR); the foremost = urbanized region in Thailand. The aim of this study is to observe the dynamics of wealth

distribution and the city pattern formation in the BMR by using agent-based modeling (ABM) in

NetLogo together with GeoDa. ABM is useful in observing heterogeneous agents' behavior, while GeoDa shows empirical spatial data analysis of the city pattern. The paper introduces a repeated 2-

period household consumption-savings model in which households face the utility maximization

problem from trading o_ between housing surface and numeraire. NetLogo simulation results in three interesting conclusions. First, there are bipolar housing locations near workplaces shown

clearly by view and also by lower total distances to workplace over time. Second, the Gini coe_cient for wealth has a slow increasing trend from about 0.5 to 0.6 after time passes by which matches real

BMR data. Third, the housing rent pro_le is equivalent to the rent theory; rent increases as the

distance to workplace decreases. However, when empty undeveloped patches are allowed to be used for agriculture (low agricultural rent makes overall rent fall), rent uctuates as the town contracts

and expands from manufacture and o_ce workers' actions. GeoDa spatial data analyses from

Thailand's socioeconomic survey (SES) in 2010 also support NetLogo's _ndings. Firm clusters are likely to alternately locate in the BMR creating many job centers. Keywords: agent-based models (ABM), polycentric city, urban economics, Gini coe_cient, Bangkok metropolitan region (BMR) JEL Classi_cation: C63, D01, R14

Y.h. Female factory strike of 1979: influences on the South Korean labor movement and democracy

Dong Ju Min Hankuk Academy of Foreign Studies, South Korea Hyundai

Apt 101-301, Samsung Dong 57-9, Gangnam Gu, Seoul, South Korea

dongju58@gmail.com

Abstract Though South Korea has taken great strides in democracy over the past few decades, the nation continues to face problems of labor class isolationism, lack of labor class consolidation and deprivation of political representation of the labor class. This paper thoroughly examines the Y.H. Trading Industry strike that occurred in 1979. Looking into the causes that fueled protest at that time, this paper carefully analyzes the progression of the strike from beginning to end. The strike itself, along with numerous other strikes during the 1970s, served as a pioneering foundation for future labor class formation and solidarity. However, most notable about this incident is not only its lasting impact upon South Korea’s labor movement during immense the 1980 contribution to South Korean’s democrat investigates how the violently concluded the leading causes of former leader of the authoritarian regime Jung Hee Park‟s assassination, which put end to Park‟s long dictatorial rule of South Korea. By closely scrutinizing this strike which positively influenced both the labor class movement and political liberalization, this paper ultimately serves to raise awareness of how political participation of the labor class can help progression of liberal democracy and to discuss ways in which South Korean democracy- or liberal democracy in general- can remedy its shortcomings of labor isolationism by embracing its labor class. Keywords: democracy, JungHee Park, labor movement, South Korea, strike, Yushin System

Analysis of Broadband Infrastructure Investment Strategies

Chotipat Klinsukhon

Abstract This research aims to studying investment strategies of new wholesale technology by broadband internet entrepreneurs in the time of technological transitions. Technological transitions describe using both old and new technologies at the same time. Proportion of the using both old and new technology were considered by coverage levels of each are. Moreover, the purpose of this research is to provide directions in the relationship between variations and investment levels. This study applies theoretical model to explain an entire situation with the idea that the market is set as duopoly market where two producers exist; Incumbent and Entrant. Incumbent is the largest company in a certain industry and also owns the largest wholesale infrastructure operated by old technology. In the contrary, entrant is a new competitor that enters a competition. However, both incumbent and entrant are able to invest in new technology. Backward induction is used to find the equilibrium. The results of this research found that spillover effect is variation that determines strategic behavior among a number of entrepreneurs in a situation where all are aware of their investment. The characteristic of investment in new technology will be affected, if spillover effect changes. For example, if spillover effect increases, it will maximize coverage areas which are invested in new technology and have more than one investor. While other variations, i.e. Access price or type of entrant, these variations will affect investment level. Keywords: Investment, Wholesale Technology, Spillover Effect

Autonomy and Decision Making Of Working Women In

Drug District of Chhattisgarh

Dr. Vibha Singh &

Dr. Anirban Choudhury Kalyan P.G.College Bhilai Nagar,India

vibha1957@gmail.com anirbanchoudhury82@gmail.com

Abstract Many socio-demographic factors influence women's autonomy in decision making on health care including purchasing goods, visiting family and relatives, household budget, professional selection decision making, decision making regard wear bouts and decision regard sex making. This study aims to explore the links between women's household position and their autonomy in decision making of working women in Durg District of Chhattisgarh. In the study working women are categorized in six categories- Working in Steel Plant

Working on Academic Institutions

Working in Health Sectors

Working in Banks

Working in MNC‟s

Working in Government Sectors

The number of married working women between age of 25-50 years (n=600) from these categories will be selected by stratified random sampling. The data consists of women's six types of household decision making. . For the present study’s statis multivariable logistic regression to examine the relationship of these variables. Keywords: Autonomy, Decision Making, Working Women, Drug district of Chhattisgarh

Determinants of Negative and Positive Workplace

Deviance Behaviors in India and UK It Industry

Kanimozhi Narayanan, PhD Susan E Murphy

& Charmi Patel

University of Edinburgh knarayan@ed.ac.uk

Abstract Workplace deviance is a behaviour that deviates from the well set organizational norms and in doing so, threatens the well-being of the organization and its employees. It has found to be the cause of about 30% of failure in many organizations. Accordi of 2014 India and UK have a high rate of insider fraud next to United States, Africa and Gulf countries. Thus there is a need to determine the causal factors of these behaviours. Recently researchers have proposed the importance of positive aspects of deviant behaviors where employees break organizational norms in an honorable way to help fellow employees or the organization itself by creatively solving organizational problems thereby contributing to the well-being of the organization. Thus, the purpose of the present study is to determine organisational, work and individual causes of both negative and positive behaviours. Based on literature, Culture is expected to have a moderating effect on behavioural outcomes, thus, the sample involves employees from both India (Collectivistic) and United Kingdom (Individualistic). The research findings are expected to shed light on behaviour of employees belonging to IT Industry who are from various cultural backgrounds, have varying pay scales, have early promotions, belong to diverse time zones, have tight time schedules and prone to rapid switching between projects that would eventually result in negative or positive behaviours. The outcomes of the study will enable the organizations to focus and enhance those factors resulting in positive behaviours thus contributing towards the organizational well-being.

Task Based Learning in Teaching English

Windiahsari Law Faculty of Semarang State University

windiahsari@yahoo.com

Abstract This study is intended to increase student by implementing Task Based Learning (TBL) method in English classroom of Law Faculty Students. The problem related to the topic of the study is: How is the application of the TBL in improving student achievement in the teaching of English in Law Faculty Students and the subjects of the research were Law Faculty students. This study can be classified into a classroom action research. The research took six months, from September 2014 to December 2014. The research was conducted in class 1 semester I in the academic year of 2014/2015 with the student’s number of 51 students. The data were collected by using observation, interview, questionnaire, and documentation. The finding of the study shows that TBL in Law Faculty is able to improve student’s achievement. The result showed that there was a significant increasing reached by the students, where they can improve their English skills, especially reading and writing skills. It can be seen that the result of teaching and learning using TBT is better than that not using TBL with the mean difference of was 6.3316. The result of t-test was 4,945, it shown that the difference was significant at the probability level of p = < 0,05. Keywords: Task Based Teaching, English Skill, Student Achievement.

Effect of Work Discipline, Work Motivation and Job Satisfaction on Employee Organizational Commitment in

the Company: (case study in pt. dada Indonesia)

Anwar Prabu Mangkunegara danTinton Rumbungan Octorend

anwar.mangkunegara@gmail.com

Abstract This study analyzed the influence of Work Discipline, Work Motivation and Job Satisfaction on Organizational Commitment employees in staffing levels. Object of this study is the level of staff employees at PT. Dada Indonesia. The research problem refers to the phenomenon of the data on the PT. DADA INDONESIA, which indicated the level of absenteeism or employee absenteeism average - average to reach 4-5 percent. The problem that arises is: how to improve employee Organizational Commitment. A modeling has been constructed and 4 (four) research hypotheses have been formulated. This researched used Proportional Random Sampling. The study used 148 respondents and the overall level of staff respondents were employees of PT. Dada Indonesia. Data analysis using Multiple Linear Regression with SPSS 22.0 software for Windows release. The results of this study show them that Work Discipline has positive effect on Organizational Commitment. Work Motivation has positive effect on Organizational Commitment. Job satisfaction has positive influence on Organizational Commitment. Work discipline, work motivation and job satisfaction has positive influence on Organizational Commitment Keywords: Work Discipline, Work Motivation, Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment.

Two Polynomial-Time Approximation Algorithms For

Finding a Good Comfortable Team in Any Given Social

Network

Lakshmi Prabha S &

T.N.Janakiraman Department of Mathematics, National Institute of Technology,

Tamil Nadu, India Email: jaislp111@gmail.com

Abstract

Comfort ability is one of the important attributes (characteristics) for a successful team work. It

is necessary to find a comfortable and successful team in any given social network. There are

some indexes in Social

Network Analysis (SNA), say, density, cohesion, etc. We have defined a new SNA index called

“comfort ability". In this paper, a good comfortable team of a social network is defined based

on graph theoretic concepts. It is proved that forming a good comfortable team in any given

social network is NP-Complete using the concepts of domination in graph theory. Then, two

polynomial-time approximation algorithms are given for finding such a good comfortable team

in any given network, with performance ratio O(ln Δ), where Δ is the maximum degree of the

given network (graph). The time complexity of each algorithm is proved to be O

(n3), where n is the number of persons (vertices) in the network (graph). It is also proved that

the algorithms give good results in scale-free networks.

Keywords: Social networks, comfort ability, less dispersive set, good comfortable team, graph

algorithms, performance ratio, and domination. 2010 MSC: 91D30, 05C82, 05C85, 05C69,

05C90.

Qualitative Impact of Strategic Planning On

Performance of Rural and Community Banks in Ghana

Dr. Ernest Ofori Asamoah droforiasamoah@gmail.com

Abstract Financial institutions including rural and community banks commit a lot of resources both material and financial in planning. Little or nothing is done to assess the impact of the planning and the planning process. The question that arise resources and time in planning and does planning process impact on the performance of financial institutions? This study explores the qualitative implications of strategic planning and the planning process .It assesses strategic planning impact from behavioral perspective as against purely profit or what appears on the financial statements of rural and community banks in Ghana. Qualitative data were collected from primary and secondary sources. Board of Directors, Staff and customers of the bank were interviewed through questionnaire administration and open-ended discussions. The findings indicated that there is enough justification for financial institutions including rural and community banks to commit the required resources in planning. It can result in improved understanding of the bank‟s objectives and overall direction accepted the impact and resolved to continuously plan to maximize these impacts. Keywords: Rural and Community Banks, Strategic Planning, Assessing, Ghana, Qualitative impact

A Study on Make in India - A New National Program

Arshnoor Kaur Ekroop Singh

& Mounica Jakkam

St. Joseph’s Degree & PG Colle King Koti, Hyderabad, India

sethiarshnoor@rocketmail.com

Abstract INDIA presents lucrative and diverse opportunities for services and right type of products along with dedication and commitment in providing perfect innovative business stage. Representing that as a professional market INDIA has turned into a high quality customized market. It has developed as more practical and system at equipment’s and services from various sectors such as Defense, Energy, Healthcare, Media and Entertainment, Food Processing, Tourism, Infrastructure exceeds billions of investments and returns as the Indian economy further globalizes and expands. The marketing system seeks a comprehensive but yet effective strategy involving local experience with networks, channels as Indian market depends on target market segments, concepts of different states, accessibility to different market places and along with entry strategy and setup of proper distribution channels. Effectiveness of transparency needs to be involved as a new trend in business. Now is the time for many potential companies to enter and expand in the rising India market and

that can be put forth through identification of self-potential by implementing the new national INDIA”. A major national policy designed to foster investment with innovation along with enhancement of skills and with the concept to protect intellectual property and to build a best-in-class infrastructure. A policy promoting global trends in Indian businesses with a major focus on drawing business into INDIA and for INDIA. The concept of Make in INDIA involves a rigid free business relation and regulation in various laws promoting significantly transparency and speed. As INDIA is known for its capacity for innovation poised for phenomenal growth and youth focused. Keywords: Customized Markets, Investments, Globalizes, Local Experience, Networks, Target Market Segments, Make In INDIA, Transparency, Innovation, Youth Focused.

Measurement of Attributes of Organizational

Citizenship Behavior in Academicians

Prof. Niharika Singh

& Dr. Bajrang d. Kolekar

affect_12937@rediffmail.com bdk1953@rediffmail.com

Abstract

Organizational Citizenship behaviour popularly known as OCB, the term was first derived in 1988 by Dennis Organ who is considered to be the Father of OCB. In past researches many determinants has been identified and the relation of OCB with its components has also been established. In the current research, researcher tried to study the OCB of approx. 85 academicians where relation between antecedents and OCB has been measured. Apart from this the role of few demographic variables on OCB has also been studied. Six hypotheses has been developed and tested by the researcher to deduce interesting findings. Keywords: OCB, Altruism, Conscientiousness, Civic virtues, Demographic variables.

Oil Prices Dynamic Effect on the Economy: An Impulse

Response Functions Analysis of Oil Prices Effect On

Specific Elements of the Saudi Economy

Samar Abbaq

& Shabbir Ahmed, PhD

Effate University, Jeddah, KSA sabbaq@effatuniversity.edu.sa aahmad@effattuniversity.edu.sa

Abstract Oil is one of the most important factors that affect the economy of Saudi Arabia. Previous studies showed that oil prices can affect the growth of the economy especially in oil exporting countries. As oil represents approximately 90% of the exports, and almost 75% of government revenues (International Business Publications, 2008), and with the recent prices decline, the study of the dynamic effect of oil prices volatility is of great importance. This study aims to investigate the dynamic effect between oil prices Variations and Saudi

Stock Market, Gross Real Exchange Rate, and Inflation. The study uses monthly data starting

from January 1994 to September 2014. The Granger causality test, variance decompositions test,

and impulse response functions model will be applied. The “ADF” & “PP” tests are to Granger assess the Causality test is to evaluate the

direction of causality. The VDC is to test if the data are exogenous. The Impulse Response

Function Model analysis (IRFs) will be used to give us a certain measure or figure of the force for

several periods in the future. The predictable impulse response of the VAR system allows

investigation into how the variables respond to innovations from other variables in the system. Our findings shows that the causality moves from oil prices to the variables of interest, and Oil prices fluctuations has a positive impact on the variables of interest in the Saudi economy. This paper improves the understanding of the interaction between oil prices and the economy. Keywords: Oil Prices Fluctuations, Granger Causality-VDC-IRF, Saudi Economy Variables: GDP-Stock Market-Inflation- Real Exchange Rate-Inflation.

Talent Management: A Key For Competitive Advantage

Ms. Deepti Sharma

TAPMI School of Business Manipal University Jaipur (India)

Abstract Talent is something, which is extremely on demand these days. Talent management has gained very popularity due to high competition in the market .This paper focusses on the current dire need

of managing talent in an organization, key strategies for them and the implications for the same. Talent management will simply cover from the process of recruitment of talents, enhancing the skills of existing workforce, encouraging and retaining the employees, enticing highly talented and rated employees from other companies etc. Every Human resources department in a company has practices for talent management. Getting talented employees and even retaining them is a big

challenge. Every organization is trying its best to get competitive advantage, they can compete in terms of technology, money, marketing but the real requirement is in talent management. This paper will highlight the requisition for right talent in the organization and keys or ways which companies can adopt to get the competitive advantage in the market and achieve its goals. Key Words: Human Resource Management, Employee retention, HR practices, HR strategies.

Determining factors of restaurant service quality and

study its effects on intention for repeat patronage.

Seyedhanif Mirrahimi Department of Management ،Science and Research Branch ،

Islamic Azad university،Qazvin ،Iran. Email: Mirrahimi.s.hanif@gmail.com

Abstract Purpose–High service quality is considered as an important keys in nowadays competitive food market while there is not easy to measure the performance of restaurant service. The purpose of this research is to determine factors of restaurant service quality and study the impact of service quality on the intention for repeat patronage. Methodology/Approach– After reviewing the literature on restaurant service management and the intention for repeat patronage, the factors of restaurant service quality were specified. In order to investigate the model 480 questionnaires were contributed between customers of 10 Full service restaurants in Iran. The applied methodology, descriptive statistical methods and structural equation model (SEM) were employed in order to evaluate the correlation between each element of model. Findings–Atmospheric factors Quality, food factors quality, Process factors quality and human resource factor quality were defined as four significant factors in performing restaurant service quality which has raised the intention of repeat patronage in customers of Iranian Restaurants to 19 percent. Research Limitation–The restaurant service setting and customer sample are limitations. Future research should examine restaurant service dimensions in different types of restaurant and/or service operation settings with more diverse populations. Practical implications –The current study provides valuable insights into restaurants‟ owners

criteria adopted by customers repeating their purchase. Originality/ Value–Knowledge of the different criterias adopted by customers in making restaurant choice decision encourages a better understanding of both customers and restaurant service in Iran, Provides valuable guidelines to the modern restaurant owners in designing the service performance. Keywords- Service Quality, Intention for Repeat Patronage, Food Industry, Structural Equation Model (SEM)

Economic Fluctuations and the Role of Monetary

Policy: An Investigation of an Agent-Based Model

Ratchanon Chotiputisilp Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand

Ratchanon_bright@hotmail.com

Abstract The merit of ABM comes directly from removing set of unreal assumptions that are commonly assumed in standard models. Not only can ABM regenerates macroeconomics regularities at the same level as the traditional models without introducing any exogenous process but also displays the ability to capture microeconomics dynamics. Simulation results conform to standard monetary economics theory-monetary policy can be used as stabilization tool and leave no permanent impacts to real variables. When an economy experiences growth, an increase in money supply is required to stabilize price level, otherwise, severe deflation is expected as well as high fluctuations in unemployment level. Simple monetary policy can be used to stabilize such fluctuations and would reduced economy-wide default risk, which may have positive economic impacts in the long run. Provided that agents do not hold assets in this model setup, the study supports Friedman‟s

Kpercent rule as it overall welfare improvement. The asymmetric effects of monetary policy are found in number of aspects: impact to GDP, impact duration, and impact to unemployment level. Keywords: Agent-based modeling, complex adaptive systems, monetary policy, endogenous business cycles, economic fluctuations, asymmetric effects of monetary policy, money supply JEL: B4 E1 E50 E52

Workers perceptions’ regarding introduction of technology at chiadzwa

diamonds mine in Zimbabwe

Chimeri L. M, Dr Zikhali P.T.S and Dr Makatu M

Department of Industrial Sociology University of Venda, Limpopo Province, South

Africa leochimeri01@gmail.com

Abstract This study was carried out to determine perceptions of skilled and unskilled workers regarding the

introduction of technology at Chiadzwa Diamond Mines in Zimbabwe. The study was quantitative

in nature and a questionnaire was used to collect data. The Mann Whitney U test was used to test

for the significance of differences and no significant differences were detected between skilled and

unskilled workers perceptions regarding the introduction of technology.The study found out that

workers hold negative perceptions regarding the introduction of technology at the workplace.

These negative perceptions triggers the resistance of introduction of technology at the work place

because of detrimental effects that are associated with it such as, redundancy, poor job

satisfaction, poor communication and specialisation which leads to alienation, deskilling and

monotony. Harmful behaviours such as anxiety, stress, fear of the unknown, uncertainty and

insecurity are also associated with it. All these negative effects and behaviours culminates into

dehumanisation effects such powerlessness, loneliness, meaninglessness and isolation at the

workplace which make workers to lead a miserable work life. However, to a lesser extent it led to

an increase of production, profits and safety at the workplace. Nevertheless, these positive effects

such as increase in profits benefits management more than the workers. Therefore, juxtaposing the

negatives and positives of technology, the study found out that workers bear the brunt whilst

management gets the best out of technology. As a result, there is a dire need to strike a balance

between positives and negatives. This enables a win-win situation to prevail whereby workers

realize a quality work life whilst management surpass its goals. This study recommends the use of

Human resource Models to enable the positive inculcation of introduction of technology by

workers since workers are a unique and precious resource that deserves a fulfilling work life

across all different levels in organisations.

Crisis in Couples’ Relationship (A Field Study in Sari City)

Hossein Nazoktabar &

Shahram Molania Jelodar Noor University,

hntabar@yahoo.com, smollania@yahoo.com

Abstract The goal of this article is to conduct a relationship in the city of Sari (center of Mazandaran provinces from Iran). In this study, a standardized questionnaire is used. Size of sample taken was 234 couples in the academic year 2011, to be referenced to the Institute of Family Welfare. Family Welfare Institute is an establishment created to consider problems of consider problems of couple’s relationship referred from civil courts to help couples improve their relationship and return to their normal life. Multiple regression analysis indicates that almost half of variance of the variable (47 %), crisis in couples‟ relationship has explain related to four variables: the awareness of couples about each other before marriage (couples‟ cognition), s obligation and having a number of children, there are two other variables which include: age difference & couples‟ edu path analysis technique where it is indirectly related with dependent variable. This study was conducted in the city of Sari in order to find the reasons and elements, couples‟

maladjustment, whe this section, different research instruments were used such as: interview, observation and questionnaire. These instruments were collected from the sample data of 234 men

and women; further the hypotheses were analyzed with statistical simple and multiple methods

and finally the conclusion of the analysis is given. Keywords: crisis, couples’ relationship, sex obligation, couples’ cognition.

Banking Reforms and Its Impact on Npas of Indian

Banks

Dr Babita Jha, Assistant Professor TAPMI School of Business Manipal University Jaipur

Abstract Management of Non-performing Assets (NPAs) has become a huge challenge for the banks in India. The problem of NPAs has shaken the entire Indian banking sector as it has a detrimental impact on the profitability, liquidity and solvency of the banks. Non-performing assets comprise a key group of the Banks portfolio and hence are a foreseeable saddle on the banking industry. To improve the efficiency and profitability of banks, the NPAs need to be reduced and controlled. Several prudential and provisioning norms, and reforms related to the management of NPAs have been introduced. These reforms are expected to have a major impact on the overall efficiency and stability of the banking system. This paper will examine the provisioning norms and the impact of various reforms on the NPAs of the Banks. It will also focus on the trends of NPAs of major commercial banks and strategies for managing it.

The Status and Challenges Facing the Nipa Lambanog

Production in Infanta, Quezon Philippines

Maria Salome Almario-Desoloc Assistant Professor - University of Rizal System Pililla, Rizal

Ph D Student -Ateneo de Manila University msadesoloc1974@yahoo.com.ph

Abstract Infanta is a first class municipality in Quezon province in the Philippines. It is composed of 36 barangays of which 20 of them have plenty of nipa palms that thrives in brackish water along the muddy swamps in the lower areas. Scientifically known as Nypa fruiticans Wurmb, the Nipa palm is locally known b province. It is the source of distilled w are extracted

from its sap. Aside from fostering social solidarity and social bonding among friends and

acquaintances, lambanog can also be used in cooking as a powerful flavouring for different

dishes. As a form of livelihood, lambanog production helps the nipa palm owners, the sap

gatherers and the lambanog cooks to earn a living. Although very promising, the local wine

production is now facing several challenges such as the weather conditions, the type of

technology uses in cooking of wine, and mangrove preservation among others. This study aims to

explore the distinct nipa lambanog production in Infanta, Quezon. Data were gathered through

social mapping, par informant’s interview guided by unstructured questionnaire checklists. Initial findings revealed that local wine producers have preferred to stick with the traditional way of cooking lambanog rather than the new technology introduced by the cooperative, and lately supported by the local government units. This study is anchored on the cultural materialists approach which looks closely at the relationship between people, environment and technology.

Paper-Based and Computer-Based Testing: Students'

Preferences, Perceptions, and Attitudes

Jade Flores Bamba jade_bamba@lsu.edu.ph

La Salle University-Ozamiz, Philippines

Abstract Advancement in the way teaching and learning process specifically the mode of assessment is a challenge that the 21st century posts. With the rise of technology, today, schools have expanded the learning environment to a bigger milieu, the so-called online learning environment. This

expansion triggers a paradigm shift from the traditional to a broader computer-based testing (CBT), which took place because of the influence of computers and the internet. Employing concurrent mixed methods research design, the present undertaking addressed questions related to mode of assessment preferences and corresponding reasons, attitudes, and perceptions of

students on CBT at a university in the southern part of the Philippines. Quantitative results showed that most of the participants prefer computer-based testing over paper-based testing. In addition, attitudes related to affect, validity, and security of CBT were agreed by the participants. However, attitudes pertaining to practicality and reliability of CBT got the neutral stand. Moreover, qualitative results revealed the reasons for the participants‟ preference computer-

based testing in university courses Finally, Mann-Whitney U test revealed a significant difference between the attitudes of those who prefer computer-based testing and those who do not. Keywords: Mode of assessment, paper-based testing, computer-based testing, mixed methods design, Philippines

Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Employment

Rate in Malaysia Hamidah Muhd Irpan, Abd Halim Md Noor, Rosfadzimi Md

Saad, Noorazilah Ibrahim & Abu Hassan Shaari Universiti Teknologi MARA

National University of Malaysia hamidahirpan@melaka.uitm.edu.my

Abstract Malaysia as a developing country needs support from other countries for economic growth, This is

done by receiving massive foreign direct investment (FDI) which contribute to a higher employment rate. Higher employment rate then leads to a better living among Malaysian and its economy. During 2009, Malaysia faced a downward trend on the foreign direct investment. In many studies, decreasing in FDI effects employment rate significantly. This study focuses on the impact of FDI on employment rate in Malaysia. Other factors such as increasing in number of

foreign workers, gross domestic product (GDP) and exchange rate (EXCR) on employment rate are also included in the study. Data used in the study is secondary data from 1980-2013. Autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model is used to determine the long run relationship between the variables. Finally, the study may reveal how much is the impact of FDI, number of

foreign workers, GDP and EXCR on employment rate in Malaysia and the time span needed for those variables to be corrected as normal behaviour. JEL Codes: J21, C32, C51, D50

Essential Oil Industry Development Strategy as Export Products to Enhance Public Revenue in Bogor Regency

Tri Fauzi Nurhuda &

Cahya Sholihatin Misiasari Departmen of Agribusiness, Faculty of Economic and Management

Bogor of Agricultural University trifauzinurhuda@gmail.com sholihatin.cahya@gmail.com

Abstract Nutmeg is potential commodities owned by the Bogor Regency, because the amount of nutmeg abundant production. The essential oil is one of the nutmeg processed products which have high economic value and become Indonesian export products. Indonesia has one of the biggest exporters of essential oils in the world. Comparative advantage in producing the Bogor Regency

nutmeg can‟tbeused better to produce processed nutmeg high economic value such as essential oils. The quantity and quality of essential oils produced are low. This research provides strategic recommendations to address the issues. The purpose of this study to determine the internal and external factors that affect the competitiveness of the essential oil industry in Bogor, to improve

the bargaining position of the essential oil industry in Bogor, to analyze the essential oil industry development strategy in Bogor as Indonesian export products. Strategic management process consists of three stages: strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and evaluation of strategies. The methodology used in this research is descriptive qualitative research methods. Variables to research are human resources (labor), capital, technology and marketing. Strategy formulation were analyzed using analysis Diamond Porter's model and five forces model of Porter to look at external factors and internal essential oils industry in Bogor regency. This research resulted in the development strategy of the essential oil produced Bogor regency as Indonesian export products which have comparative and competitive advantages to increase the bargaining power of essential oil industry, so the impact on the improvement of people's income in Bogor regency. Keywords: Essential oils, strategy development, Porter Diamond models, exports, Bogor Regency

Assessment of an internal fraud risk of consumer loan process of the

Philippine national bank

Marl vincent l. Labitad

Cebu Institute of Technology –University Cebu City, Philippines

Abstract The study pertained to the Assessment of Internal Fraud Risk of the Philippine National Bank

located at Corner Jakosalem and M.C. Briones Street, Sto Nino Cebu City. Specifically, the study

assessed if there is fraud in terms of the following business process of the company such as the

assessment of loan application of consumer loan center, credit investigation and appraisal unit,

credit administration unit, regional loans and credit operations center, remedial management

group and finally, based on the findings of the study, it shall recommend continuous improvements

for implementation of the pre-determined variables. The study utilized qualitative and quantitative

methods in gathering the data specifically the use of self-made questionnaires and a personal

interview through an interview schedule made by the researchers to the chosen department heads.

In conducting the interview, the researchers had gathered quantitative data from the chosen

department heads to describe the process of loan application and the critical path where most

likely internal frauds arises. The researchers employed descriptive statistics such as simple

weighted average mean and percentages to calculate the results to be analyzed as a basis for

assessing the level of fraud in terms of loan process in qualitative data gathering. The study

revealed that all variables used shown that controls are need to improved which means the

company applied internal control in terms of loan process but there are certain aspect of policies

are deviated. The research also shown that the company will secure the loan application

requirements sent by the applicant before formally starts the loan procedures. The company

guaranteed the collateral property will be appraised accordingly based on the estimated value of

the property. The researchers recommend having the monitoring of the internal control to ensure

efficiency and effectiveness in its operation. Also, strict implementation of policies and regulations

of the company to lessen tardiness and absenteeism to prevent internal fraud and to have quality

of work.

Business Strategys of Batik For Facing Asean Economic

Community 2015

Atik Silvia Ketut Swastika

& Irsalina N. Oktafiani

Atiksilvia49@gmail.com/ Ketutswastika28@rocketmail .com

oirsalina@yahoo.co.id

Abstract Batik is an intellectual property rights hearts industrial design field predetermined posted as a UNESCO‟s world heritage not objects from Indonesia. Usually batik fabrics combined with for produce raw materials beautiful and typical clothing. Substitution of batik cloth with textile resulted marketing least developed batik cloth so that decrease production of batik cloth in traditional centers. It is not regardless of role of the people of Indonesia heritage as the patterned fabric. ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) can be a gateway for Indonesia to enter the international world economy. Composition of research is increasing awareness of community development against Indonesian batik give development marketing strategy for boost export batik hearts AEC 2015. Along with the analysis of data retrieval is done from February 24 until March 1, 2015 in the district Dramaga, Bogor, West Java. The method used is SWOT analyst (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, threatment). The research was results that know and notice batik as an Indonesian industrial design. The people has a competent resource, publication through social media highly recommended expanding to introduce batik and networking about batik, has a price and quality that can compete, required innovation hearts develop batik products, increase exports and reduce imports of Indonesian batik to other country. Strategy using various batik products can being hearts capital AEC free prepaid market competition. Direct operating cannot act as a recognition of Indonesian batik in the world. Keywords: AEC, batik, development strategy

Corporate Social Responsiveness As A Factor For Organizational Performance In Nigeria

Onyeaghala Obioma H. Ph.D &

Prof. I.O.C. Abara, Ph.D Email: onyexinvltd@yahoo.com

Email: iocabara@yahoo.com

Abstract Organizations all over the world face challenges not only of competition, technological change, government regulation/policy changes, etc, but also of establishing and maintaining good

relations with their stakeholders. The idea of corporate social responsiveness is that the profit-

seeking objective of companies and the social interest of stakeholders are not opposed. However, the level of responsiveness shown by corporate organizations to the social needs of their host

community - one of the stakeholders, are often in doubt, it is believed that each needs the other to survive. The major thrust of this study was to determine if there is relationship between social

responsiveness and the performance of organizations in Nigeria. This study was conducted in

Rivers State of Nigeria. A sample size of 169 for the study was selected from the universe of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and Umuechem Community. Primary data was

collected with the aid of questionnaire. The data was subsequently analyzed and presented using

tables, graphs and measures of variability. The hypothesis was tested by applying the z-test statistic. Results indicate that social responsiveness is a significant factor for organizational

performance. Conclusion is drawn that the level of responsiveness of companies to the social needs of their stakeholders can influence cooperation between them. Based on the findings of this

study, it is recommended that organizations should not lose focus in directing their operational

policies and practices toward being socially responsive. Keywords: Social Responsiveness, Host Communities, Corporate Performance, Community Relations, Social Contract.

Selecting a business expansion program using simple multi attribute rating technique:

The case of toko king

Clarissa Handoko Subianto and Santi Novani

School of Business and Management Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia

clarissa@sbm-itb.ac.id Abstract Toko King is a store selling household appliances and furnitures. Currently owned by Handoko Subianto and Tsen Indria Grisanti, Toko King has several branches in Central Java. Since last

year, Toko King Wangon 2 (1st

branch) and Toko King Ajibarang (2 nd

branch) were unable to serve wholesale customer. Based on interview with owner and root-cause analysis, the problem is caused by insufficient store capacity. To overcome the problem, there are 5 (five) alternatives considered i.e. expansion of Toko King Wangon 2, expansion of Toko King Ajibarang, build a new store in Ajibarang, rent a store in Wangon or rent a store in Ajibarang. This study evaluates all alternatives based on pre-determined attributes by using Simple Multi Attribute Rating Technique (SMART). Based on sensitivity analysis, the best alternative is chosen under conditions as follow. If weight of working condition less than or the same as 28, choose rent a store in Wangon. If weight of working condition is between 28 and 62, choose expand Toko King Ajibarang. If weight of working condition is 62 or more, choose build a new store in Ajibarang. Related to this study, in the future Toko King can take more advantages by conducting SMART analysis as feasibility study to evaluate location, vendor and its customer. Keywords: decision analysis, root cause, SMART analysis

Financial Feasibility Study, Monte Carlo Simulation,

Sensitivity Analysis and Risk Assessment of Yello Hotel

Project

Dinny Windianti &

Subiakto Soekarno School of Business and Management

Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia dinny.windianti@sbm-itb.ac.id

Abstract Surabaya, capital city of East Java, is a progressive city with rapid development. Equipped with modern facility, the city offers standard of accommodation that can fulfill all of preferences and budget of the visitors. Yello Hotel is one of the recently built accommodations in the center of Surabaya. With the capacity of 170 rooms, Yello Hotel is expected to fulfill the demand of MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition) and commercial necessity. This research is conducted in order to determine whether the Yello Hotel project is feasible or not using several approaches; NPV, IRR, and PP. Monte Carlo simulation is performed consequently to comprehend the probability of the project to success. Subsequently, sensitivity analysis is accomplished in order to determine the sensitive variables in this project. The following stage in this research is risk assessment, whereas the risks in the project are identified and mitigated in accordance to the risk appetite of the shareholder. To conclude, The Yello Hotel project is expected to be feasible with the probability of success 75%. Discount rate and occupancy rate are expected to become the sensitive variables in this research. Keywords: Feasibility-Study; NPV; IRR; Payback-Period; Sensitivity Analysis; Monte Carlo Simulation; Risk Management

Investigating the Implications of Big Data Analytics in Improving Customer

Services In China: Towards Development of A Theoretical Framework

Jiwat Ram jiwat.ram@gmail.com Abstract Application of Big Data analytics is bringing a paradigm shift in the way businesses approach

their customer services improvements. BD analytics provides an avenue to businesses to make

sense of the data that they collect in the course of their interaction with their customers, and aim to improve their engagement with the customers. Despite huge potential of using BD analytics for

improving customer services, little is known about its role in actually improving customer

services. This study attempts to fill this gap in knowledge. Set in Chinese context, this research investigates the role of BD analytics in improving customer services particularly from perspective

of creating tailored promotional strategies and improving automated interactive services. Given the exploratory nature of the research, we will conduct 40 interviews with respondents such as

sales and marketing managers, Big data analytics consultants, and policy makers among others.

We will analyze data using Nvivo. The results will be used to develop a theoretical framework highlighting the key issues, factors, drivers, and inhibitors of BD analytics and its implications for

customer services improvements. Managerially, the findings will provide guidelines for managers

on how to leverage BD analytics and put in place tailored strategies for customer service

improvements.

The roles of men, women and children in Disaster risk reduction management in the selected barangays of pasacao, camarines sur

Divina Gracia r. Galang

Cbsua pasacao gracergalang@yahoo.com.ph

Abstract The Philippine government’s effort to i among the people seem to be subjected to test with the constant threat of natural calamities and the insufficiencies of local LGUs to fully respond in the DRRM implementation. The absence of concrete DRRM plan was bridged by this study employing the family as an integral group for maintaining safety in the community. Specifically, the study described the natural and manmade calamities/hazards within their places; determined the personal experiential susceptibilities of men, women and children to disasters; identified roles played by men, women and children; harnessed DRRM capability needs and prepared gender related disaster management mechanism. The study utilized the descriptive-evaluative and survey method, using site visits, focus group discussions, interviews, population surveys, GPS mapping and documentary analysis. The selected places of study were composed of the lowland, upland and coastal areas. Results showed that children have the biggest percentage share in the population with 42.21%, followed by men with 30.24% and then by women with 28.55%. The natural hazards and

calamities experienced by the different villages were typhoons, storm surges, flooding, landslides

and ground subsidence. Pre, during and post-disaster activities of the respondents were combined efforts of the entire family. The men are generally taking the lead, equally assisted by women and

the children with their little assigned tasks according to capabilities. Their personal experiential

susceptibilities shared are the psychological, physical, physiological and emotional aspects. Hence, a gender mechanism was created to ensure safety measures among the members of the

family. Recommendations were: The barangay councils should constantly monitor the population; consider the DRRM Strategy result; introduce stress management activities, provide sustainable

livelihood; conduct family DRRM activities and establish linkage to other agencies. The study was

rated very good and commended by the University to be utilized as an extension program.

Topic; E-Recruitment Practices in Nigeria: Advantages and Dis-Advantages

Sabiu Salihu Malam

Abstract The Conventional recruitment method has been transformed by the emergence of Internet services few years back, the Internet system has systematically changed the pattern of Human resource management (HRM) recruitment Idea and the way the organization looking at how the recruiting

function should be, more years to come digital recruiting and hiring are expected to continue their rapid growth. Currently recruitment has been adopted in some or organisations, from public sectors organization to private sectors even in Nigeria. Some of the Organizations are already using e-recruitment to post jobs and accept resumes online, and Communicate with the applicants through e-mail. It has a significant Impact for the organisations. This paper attempt to examine

the pros and cons of e-recruitment system in Nigeria, with the level of e-government and e-recruitment practices in government agencies. Keywords- e-recruitment, e-government, recruitment method, and public sector Organization.

Present Position Challenges of Training and

Development in Small Scale Industries in South East

Asian Countries

Ms Astha Singh Phd ,Research Scholar, Barkatullah University

Bhopal,India

Abstract In this competitive world, training and development are one of the important functions of Human resource. Training is the part of any organization functioning these days .Training is art of developing or upgrading people skill employed at workplace .Development is the process that deals with qualitative and quantitative advancements for managerial levels ,it doesn‟t deals wi

concerned with knowledge, values, attitudes and behaviour upgradation. Training and

development cannot be limited to any specific country, people and culture .It has no boundaries .Training and development has its own challenges that is to earn competitive advantage in this scenario through workforce employed .To make the workplace and work environment more competitive and make people more competent to take new responsibilities. In this research study we have constituted the conceptual model which is being validated by empirical study .The empirical study is based on survey which is being made by employees of the engineering domain. The sample size is of 300 respondents covering four levels of the employees engaged in the industry i.e. top management, middle level management ,lower middle level management (supervisors),lower level management(who are engaged in operations).For in this study on the basis of objectives hypothesis have been framed. Training and development enhances competitiveness of the organization and brings job satisfaction on the internal front which further reflects on the retention and promotion of the employees in the organization. The findings reveal that there is a positive correlation between training and quality improvement of the product .Similarly a positive correlation is quality of work life. The existing theories of job satisfaction and retention can be improved upon by the findings of this study which reflect in formulating a new and improved theory of impact of training in a broader perspective .These findings can be applied not only in South East Asian countries but also in other African countries where small scale industries have a significant in developing GDP and living standard of the people and their lifestyles. The limitations of this study are confined to time and money constraints but still it establishes a trend which is useful for other researchers and policy makers. Keywords: Training and development, Job satisfaction, Employee retention

Developing an app-centred mobile ecosystem framework:

A single case study

Yue Bi* Tony Kinder

University of Edinburgh Business School 29 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9JS, UK *Corresponding author: Y.bi-3@sms.ed.ac.uk

Mob: +447432422260

Abstract The “mobile app gale” is sweeping around types of entrepreneurs to engage in the fast-growing market. Previous studies argue that emerging agents are playing important role in the mobile ecosystem, however, limited papers investigate the mobile app industry from a business management perspective. The overarching aim of this paper is to develop an app-centred mobile ecosystem by addressing its operating mechanism, which is believed filling a research gap in this area. This paper reviews business ecosystem theory and current research on mobile ecosystem. Then, through conducting a case study of ICAN Future Star Ltd., a mobile app start-up based in UK, this paper clarifies the characteristics, key agents, and operating mechanism of the app ecosystem. Firstly, based on innovative technologies and concepts and data transformation, app ecosystem is a complex, constantly changing ecosystem instead of a linear value chain relationship. Secondly, the key agents of the ecosystem is classified into six categories: technical supporters, infrastructures, business resources, services providers, customers, and capital funders. It reveals that mobile app companies cannot exist in vacuum, they are closely tied to their stakeholders. The interactions between these agents are complex, interlaced and changeful. They are complementary and coexisting. Thirdly, partnership plays a vital role for mobile app companies to succeed. Establishing a good relationship with other agents would help them gain popularity and growth, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. In addition, this paper also discusses the drivers and future trends of the rapid growth of mobile app industry.

The Filipino customs the proposed brokers’ perception Customs modernization and tariff act (cmta) of the Philippines

Roberta L. Riga, MCA Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc.

715 JVC Bldg., Sta. Potenciana St., Intramuros, Manila, Philippines E-add: rlriga_brokerage@yahoo.com Tel. No. 0922-8318358

Abstract The study focused on the perception of the Filipino Customs Brokers on the proposed Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) of the Philippines. Specifically, it established the profile of the customs brokers in terms of years in practice of the profession, number of clients, estimated annual net income and estimated revenue remitted to the Bureau of Customs (BOC). It then determined the level of knowledge of the customs brokers with regards to definition of declarant, responsibilities of declarant, role of third party and exclusion of declarant, role of third party and exclusion of „customs broker‟ under CMTA. CMTA. It also determined the perception of the customs brokers on the effects of the proposed CMTA to the customs broker profession. Further, it looked into the significant difference on the level of perception of customs brokers when grouped according to their profile variables as well as the significant difference between the level of knowledge and level of perception of customs brokers on the CMTA. The descriptive research design was used in this study utilizing a self-constructed questionnaire as data gathering instrument. Using Slovin‟s formula, data were gathered from data were gathered from 153 accredited customs brokers transacting at major ports in the Philippines for at least five years. Respondents were selected through convenient sampling. Statistical tools used were percentage, weighted mean and ANOVA. Most of the respondents were in practice of the profession for 5 to 10 years, serve 10 to 20 clients, have an estimated annual income of more than one million to five million pesos and have an estimated revenue remittance to the BOC of more than one million to one billion pesos. Findings showed that the customs brokers have high level of knowledge with regards to definition of declarant, responsibilities of declarant and role of third party under CMTA. However, they have low level of knowledge on the exclusion of “customs broker” bill. The of respondents strongly perceive that the effects of the proposed CMTA to the customs broker profession would be unemployment of the present employees of the customs brokerage firms, anxiety among students currently enrolled in the BS Customs Administration (BSCA) program, anxiety among colleges/universities offering the BSCA program, irrelevance of the professional license of customs brokers, inconsistency of legislations on customs broker profession, misunderstanding as to the roles and functions of customs brokers in trade facilitation, irrelevance of the Professional Regulatory Board for Customs Brokers and irrelevance of the accredited professional organization of customs brokers. Findings revealed that there are no significant differences on the level of perception of customs brokers when grouped according to their profile variables but there are significant differences between the level of knowledge and level of perception of customs brokers on the CMTA.

Keywords: Filipino Customs Brokers, perception, Customs Modernization and Tariff Act

Funding A Startup Enterprise: Problems Faced And

Solutions

Prathibha Hettiarachchi

1#, H. V. S. de Silva

2#,

Wenura Senanath Walpita 3

1 Sri lalnka institute of information Technology 2 Department of Mathematics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

#Correspondence: prathiz@yahoo.co.uk

Abstract Startup Enterprises (SE‟s) are important ended as large corporate entities in the future. Fresh business ideas expressed to the world as an SE and newer businesses are created by the way of a Startup. This paper is based on quantitative and qualitative research methods to examine the factors behind funding issues faced by a startup enterprise in meeting their capital requirements. Moreover this paper provides recommendations for the issues outlined at the research. More than 125 questionnaires were distributed and 80 of them have responded and the

findings show that ther face funding issues namely, Institutional barriers, weakness in the company, and personal barriers to raise capital. Some of the changes proposed as solutions are national policy changes, however, without doing so startups could never be nurtured to grow up to greater heights added, some of the current banking practices are not in favor of SE‟s and hence authorities directions needs to be from g re-evaluated for betterment of SE‟s. This paper explains the problems faced measures to be adopted to overcome the said funding issues faced. Keywords: SE’s, Start up, Barriers

Performance Persistence of Sector Funds- Indian

Evidence

Aruna Gudimetla

Abstract Asset Management Companies or fund houses constantly come out with different schemes. A lot has been written about performance of equity diversified funds, debt funds, large cap funds, mid cap funds and small cap funds but not much is known about sector funds and their performance. Sector funds are an important segment of the mutual fund industry. Sector funds, also called “industry specific” funds for actively managed equity funds that diversify within their own sector. Despite their popularity, there is little evidence on the performance persistence of sector funds in the financial literature. Unlike the diversified funds, where lot of studies on performance persistence is available, we could hardly come across very few articles related to Indian sector funds performance persistence. This paper focuses on performance persistence of 32 Indian sectorial funds. The study is carried out for one year, two year and three year lag periods using four –year data base. To confirm the existence of the persistence phenomenon, non- parametric methodology using contingency tables, and supported by the Malkiel, Brown and Goetzmann, and Kahn and Rudd statistical tests are employed. The results conclude stronger evidence of persistence for small holding periods. Also, evidence of persistence is stronger than evidence of performance reversal. The results further conclude that as the time horizon investigated increases from one year to three years, evidence of persistence becomes weaker.

Quality Of Life among the Coastal Community of Digha

Sankarpur, West Bengal, India

Dr Sayanti Sen

Abstract Digha-Sankarpur shoreline in West Bengal, India situated along the northeastern boundary of Bay of Bengal is severely vulnerable to coastal erosion, dune retreat, inundation due to high tidal surge and wave activity. The impact of these events depends not only on the physical resistance of structure, but on the capacity of people to absorb the impact and recover from loss or damage. The objective of the study is to identify the vulnerabke zones and population at risk along the Digha Sankarpur coastal stretch. This paper intended to assess the condition of the residents along the coastal stretch of Digha who are prone to constant risk from several factors effecting coast line vulnerability. In accordance to Abraham Maslow‟s Hierarchy of Needs questionnaire was developed keeping in mind various aspects of human need and satisfaction in a Likert scale. The quality of life of the study area was interpreted to find the distribution of respondents among the categories of QoL. 70% of respondents reported to have average quality of life. This paper attempts to study quality of life of population with a Specific problem and develop a tool to measure and analyse results and provide indicators for comprehensive planning actions. Keywords- Vulnerability, Quality of Life, Domains

Preservation of Heritage Artifacts in Cebu, Philippines

Bryan Adams A. Morastil, Marie Ann Evan J. Roco & Ray John S. Dulap

Cebu Institute of Technology –University, Philippines

Abstract Cebu, a central province of archipelagic Philippines, is an island of historic significance. The last

few residual artifacts, remnants of the tests of time, remain to be saved or to be lost to ravagers, or simple neglect. These artifacts include old houses, old churches, centuries-old trees, antique

tools, written and orally transmitted songs and verses, that are not or cannot be housed inside the

protective guard of a museum. The artifacts collectively constitute THE HISTORIC CEBU and their collective value is priceless from the standpoints of History, Culture, Tourism and Business.

The purpose of this study is to identify the unprotected heritage artifacts and to trace and determine the status of the existing framework of laws, procedures and institutions intended to

protect the heritage artifacts of Cebu. This qualitative research employed as document inspection

and in-depth interviews as research methods. The study discovered that although countless artifacts were lost to time, ravagers and neglect, there are still unprotected residual artifacts

waiting to be salvaged. It was also discovered that there is a need for a coherent framework

serving as protective mantle that shall systematically preserve the artifacts for posterity.

Keywords: Governance, tourism governance, sustainable tourism, heritage artifacts, heritage preservation, antiques, history, cultural heritage, Pre-Spanish Cebu, Hispanic Cebu, Philippines