Aspects Of Human Resources Research Articles

The Role of Recruitment and Selection Practices in the Organizational Performance of Iraqi Oil and Gas Sector: A Brief Literature Review

Oil and gas sector forms the backbone of Iraqi economy with more than 80 percent of all businesses in Iraq related to oil and gas. The sector also employs a bulk of the workforce, playing a crucial part in economic and social development in Iraq. Therefore, the health of this vital sector is very important to up keep the health of the overall economy. However, for the past two decades, this sector has shown a sluggish growth and performance in achieving the expected goals. Many businesses seem to have gone out of business due to various reasons but mainly due to lack of competent workforce. The firms entering into businesses are much less as compared to firms going out of business. One of the reasons for the high rate of business failures among oil & gas sector is due to its lack of attention on the human resource aspects. Therefore, the broader objective of this study is to review the role of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) practices in oil & gas related firms in Iraq. Specifically, this study attempts to review the relationship between recruiting and selection practices and firm performance in oil & gas sector Search depends in test hypotheses on the theoretical analysis in the study of the relationship between recruitment and selection and organizational performance in the Iraqi oil and gas sector. Based on the literature review, a strong relationship between recruitment & selection and firm performance of oil and gas sector in Iraq is found. Therefore, the researchers hereby recommends future research in the field of study to deeply look into the role HRM practices in iraqi oil and gas sector.

Studi Kelayakan Pendirian Industri Kecil Pakan Ikan di Calingcing-Cianjur

Problems about high price of fish pellets could overcome by producing fish pellets with local ingredients. The objectives of this study were: (1) to analyze the feasibility of small fish pellets industry establishment in Calincing, Cianjur. Aspect of potential market, marketing, human resources, management technique, and production technology are analyzed descriptively; (2) Analyze financial feasibility aspect (NPV orNet Present Value, IRR or Internal Rate of Return, net B/C or Benefit/Cost, and PBP or Payback Periode). Ingredients of pellets which used for Nila Tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) had according to standard formula of BBAPT Sempur, Bogor. The composition were 20 kg of local fish meal, 28 kg soybean meal, 33 kg rice bran, 10 kg palm karnel meal, 2 kg of fish oil, 3 kg tapioca flour, 1 kg vegetable oil, 2 kg of top mix vitamin and 1 kg of mineral. The process of fish pellets production as follows: (1) receipts and storage of ingredients, (2) sorting, (3) screening, (4) weighing and formulation, (5) mixing, (6) hot steaming the ingredients, (7) pelleting, (8) drying; and (9) packing. The potential demand for Tilapia fish pellets in Cianjur were 149,321.28 tons per year and 25,704.80 kg per year in Ciranjang region. The investment cost for the establishment of fish pellets industry which production capacity of 1 ton per day or 300 tons per year was Rp1,755,800,000. Value cost for fish pellets production per kg was Rp5.764 with selling price was Rp6.800/kg, it got average margin as Rp693/kg. Feasibility criteria value showed that NPV was Rp452.852.260,073 at a discount rate of 14% per year (decent), IRR was 25,04% (decent), Net B/C was 1,45 (decent), and PBP was 3,09 or 3 years, 33 days (worthy).

MANAJEMEN PERUBAHAN: STUDI PADA REFORMASI PELAYANAN PERIZINAN DI KOTA YOGYAKARTA

This study aims to analyze the management of change in the licensing service reforms undertaken by the Government of the city of Yogyakarta. Urgency of the study was conducted because of the constraints faced in the process of reform of the licensing service in the city of Yogyakarta and potential resistance from the aspect of human resources (HR) to respond to changes. This study used a qualitative approach. Reform of licensing services at the Licensing Agency of Yogyakarta directed to the arrangement of three aspects: First, reforming the institutional and human resources; Secondly, the implementation aspects of licensing services; and Third, aspects of organizational innovation with the development of the use of information technology. The impacts of the implementation of information technology-based licensing service at Licensing Agency of Yogyakarta, has had a positive impact in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and permits the achievement of performance targets Licensing Agency of Yogyakarta and have public accountability. Management changes in the reform of the licensing service in the city of Yogyakarta to do with the model of planned change through three stages, namely unfreezing, changing and moving, and refreezing. Keywords: bureaucratic reformation, licensing service, Yogyakarta City Government

Relevansi Intelllectual Capital dan Kinerja Keuangan terhadap Harga Saham Perusahaan Perbankan yang Terdaftar di BEI

This study aims to present empirical evidence on the relationship of Intellectual Capital and financial performance of the share price on the banking companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange 2008-2012. The method of analysis used in this study is a quantitative method with the statistical analysis of linear regression analysis. Results of this study indicate that investors are less expensive aspects of human resources is recognized as a source of comparative advantage of the company, while taking investment decisions in the sample companies. In this study, one of the indications that cause this is the Intellectual Capital is not fully able to increase its profit is the company has not succeeded in managing knowledge so that employees can not increase the value of the company in this case is measured by the share price. Rationalization that can be given to explain this finding that stakeholders are still focused on the ability of management to manage their physical assets.

Infinitely repeated games with self-control: A dual-self interpretation of the Monks Story

In this paper, we use The Monks Story, a famous traditional Chinese proverb, as an example to illustrate the practicality of our model on the matters in reality. The Monks Story is typically used in literature that is related to marketing, human resource, and management aspects. However, in our paper, we look at the Monks Story from a different perspective: we assume that the number of players does not change over time and examine how players' behaviors evolve over time. Our analysis of this story is focused on how individual player as a dual-self individual makes decisions when interacting with other players. We analyze the story and compare the results under three scenarios: history-independent strategy case, history-dependent strategy case and dual-self approach.

Civil Public Service: Human Resources Aspect

The article describes the historical retrospective of development of the personnel reserve in the public service and presents the modern approach to the work on formation of the managerial personnel reserve. The study of the use of the competence-based approach to human resources policy of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Volga Federal District proves its objectivity, relevance of the present and the necessity for wider distribution in the state run public authorities and municipal administration of the Russian Federation. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n1s3p486

ANALISIS KELAYAKAN INVESTASI PENGEMBANGAN USAHA ARTOMORO 2 DI MART DI GENTASARI

This research was aimed at knowing whether or not the the ARTOMORO2 Mart was
 feasible to be established on the market and marketing aspect, technical aspect of production and technology, management and human resources aspect, financial and economic aspect as well as the aspect of law and legality.
 The object of this research was an Analysis on the investment Expedience of Business
 Development of Artomoro2 Mart. The analysis used were leasquare method, market share method, qualitative method or score load, S.W.O.T analysis method, Payback Period,Net present value, Internal Rate of Return, Profitability Index, and S.W.O.T Analysis of legal aspect. The result of this research showed that based on the market and marketing aspect, ARTOMORO2 Mart was feasible to be established because it was good in the competitive strategy. ARTOMORO2 Mart was also feasible accourding to the technical aspect of production and technology because it applied an advanced technology. The market did not produce commodities due to the fact that market was only selling. Based on the management and human resources aspect, ARTOMORO2 Mart was also feasible to be established because of the calculation of financial aspect showing that the investment was feasible to be established because of the calculation of financial aspect showing that the investment was feasible to be done. Based on the legal aspect analysis, ARTOMORO2 Mart was not feasible yet because it did not have a strong legal agency which was legitimized by the ministry of justice.
 
 Keyword : Market and Marketing Aspect, Technical Aspect of Production and 
 Technology, Management and Human Resources and Aapect, Financial and Economic Aapect, Legal Aapect

STRATEGI PENGUATAN MICROFINANCE SYARIAH BERBASIS EKONOMI KELEMBAGAAN

The purpose of this study is to obtain an overview of the sharia microfinance issues, sharia microfinance solutions to solve problems, and institutions strategies for strengthening sharia microfinance. The method used in this study is a qualitativeanalysis method using the tool Analytical Network Process (ANP) is used to find the priority of problems, solutions and strategies for improvement of sharia microfinance institutions. The results of studies suggest that the improvement in sharia microfinance institutions have 4 aspects, those are the problems of the human resource aspects (SDI), infrastructure aspects, market aspects, and management aspects. Aspect of the priority issues in the sharia microfinance institutional improvement is a human resources (SDI), while the improvement solution of sharia microfinance institutional is an aspect of human resources(SDI) as well. Then the strategy which becomes a priority in the improvement of sharia microfinance institutions is the optimization of the board of sharia (DPS)

Humanitarian Logistics: Challenges for Human Resource Management

Exponentially increased number of disasters and continuous failure of humanitarian aid lead to increase in attention towards humanitarian logistics. This paper aims at understanding the conceptual framework of humanitarian logistics with a special focus on the human resources involved in the disaster relief operations. The study used a conceptual research methodology through an extensive literature review from both academic and practitioner journals. The study attempts to identify the challenges for planning and managing human resources for a humanitarian-aid organization considering the uncertainty of disaster location and intensity. The study also tried to indicate the scope for further research in the area. The paper is conceptual in nature and empirical research is required to validate the findings. The study sets an agenda for academic research. The findings of the study will help the academia to establish a framework for studying the humanitarian organizations which are different from the general business organizations. The study also provides a tool for the practitioners to understand the challenges, plan, hire and retain the human resources accordingly. Research focus from academia in the area of humanitarian logistics is less compared to practitioner’s research. Also, not much research concentrated on the human resources aspect of disaster management which is different when compared to the business organizations.

Benchmarking Six Sigma implementation in services companies operating in an emerging economy

Purpose – The paper reports case studies conducted in services organizations that apply Six Sigma in an emerging economy. Aspects of human resources and full-time specialist, infra-structure, top management leadership, customer requirements, focus on financial and non-financial results, structured method and strategic project selection are investigated. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – Case-based research is employed as methodological approach. Data were mostly gathered through semi-structured interviews with managers involved with Six Sigma implementation. When available, archival data were also used to achieve more evidence towards triangulation. Then, the aggregation of the results was done a posteriori. Findings – It was verified that Six Sigma was successfully implemented in those companies, however with some drawbacks. The studied companies adopt Six Sigma in association with other quality management approaches, mainly ISO 9000: 2008 and lean production. Research limitations/implications – The study was limited to three service companies. Therefore, the study findings are not subject to generalisation for other similar firms. Practical implications – The research shows the importance of Six Sigma implementation in service companies in addition to its contribution to practical application by identifying the relevant aspects of its introduction. It enables practitioners to use the findings on factors that should be taken into consideration when applying Six Sigma. Originality/value – It is one of the few studies on Six Sigma analysis in emerging economies. In addition, the empirical results found support in existing theory to some extent.

Implementation of Good Governance Principles in Government Goods and Services Procurement for Empowerment of Micro Small Enterprise: Empirical Study in Bitung City North Sulawesi Province

This study is aimed to know about the application of good governance principles as an effort to empower micro small enterprise as stated in Republic of Indonesia Presidential Regulation number 54 year 2010. In addition, it also aims to understand the worthiness level and formulate empowerment strategy for small micro enterprise as supplier of government goods and services. The result shows that average compliance level of Regional Working Unit (SKPD) in the research area is high, reaching 81.93 %. This compliance level consists of 82.25% efficiency, 84.25% effectiveness, 80.21% transparency, 83.44% openness, 81.91% competitiveness, 79.15% fairness/nondiscriminatory and 81.82% accountability. Analyzing 50 small micro enterprise respondent shows low result. By means of 24 worthiness variable values that must be fulfilled by small micro enterprise to qualify as supplier for government goods and services like stated in Republic of Indonesia Presidential Regulation number 54 year 2010, only 7 variables exhibit more than 50% worthiness score. While the other 17 variables show below 50% worthiness score. Those numbers thus prove that micro small business of government goods and services supplier are still not worthy to execute and handle procurement projects that are available in every Regional Working Units (SKPD). By means of Focus Group Discussion (FDG), micro small enterprise empowerment strategy can be done through 6 aspects. They are Business Aspect, Technology & Information Aspect, Human Resource Aspect, Lobbying Aspect, Stakeholder Role Aspect and Micro Small Enterprise Worthiness Aspect.

Key Core Project Management of Construction Industry to Study

The term “project management” has been applied widely in various industries for several decades. Project Management Institute (PMI) in United States claims that the five processes are specially emphasized in project management. They are also necessarily applied with the nine great knowledge aspects of project management, integration, scope, time schedule, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, and procurement. Project Management Association (IPMA) under European system indicates that method application is a key aspect to achieve efficiently the planning schedule, cost, quality, and scope. According to discussions from British and American systems mentioned above, what is the core aspect in project management? On which aspect shall we expect the project executives to focus in order to achieve the target more efficiently? For this purpose, this research is focusing on proving the three core aspects of planning schedule, quality, and cost, basing on Kano II dimension quality mode. Also, the research result will be provided to operators in project management and the related researchers.

Competence Enhancement of Government Apparatus in Public Service of Regional Areas

Human Resources holds a strategic role for the advancement of a nation. Many countries develop very well not because of their natural resources, but the quality of their human resources. The improvement of the competence of the government apparatus is an important agenda for every country giving the priority to the advancement of the nation and the country. The bureaucratic reform in Indonesia cannot run as it is highly expected; at the beginning of the reform era the aspects of human resources were the main constraints since they did not any changes in public service. They still had a feudal working culture. In addition, the low competence of the government apparatus is not able to bring any significant changes in public service, especially in the regional areas.

Work Life Balance in Hospitality Industry: A Conceptual Framework

The present study aims at understanding the Work Life Balance in Hospitality Industry. It is an industry that is labor intensive and requires highly skilled manpower to serve the guests in best possible manner. It is an industry where the service providers work 24 X 7 and working hours for the employees may extend upto 12 hours or even more. Thus, it becomes difficult for the employees to maintain a balance between work and personal life. Thus the present study aims at providing a conceptual framework of work life balance in hospitality industry. The study also presents the relation of work life balance with other major aspects of human resources i.e job satisfaction, job stress and employee turnover.

"Improving Human Resources Reporting In Non For Profit Organizations "

The paper aims to expose the present reality concerning the information offered byaccounting regarding the human resources in a non for profit organization and to propose ways ofimproving it. To this end we display the typical aspects of human resources which are connected tothe specificities of the non for profit organizations and their impact on accounting. We emphasizethe deficiencies of human resources reporting and submit means of improving it.

A Study on Human Resource Development in Co-Operative Societies of Puri District of Odisha

Co-operatives work for the sustainable development of the overall economy through various policies. Cooperative societies serve their members most effectively and strengthen the co-operative movement by working together through local, regional, national and international structure. The place of co-operatives in Indian economy and its role in social and economic affairs has developed a new dimension with the beginning of the planning. India emphasized the process of planning stemmed partly from the urge of backwardness and partly from line which gave an force to achieve social justice, equality and a decent livelihood for all citizens, the promotion of co-operative thought of not merely as an extension of state action but as a step towards the realization of the best of the co-operative widespread prosperity. The research intends to locate the place attached to human resource aspects in management of the cooperative societies of Puri district of Odisha.

ANALISIS KELAYAKAN EKONOMI DAN KEUANGAN USAHA IKAN LELE ASAP DI PEKANBARU

This research is to analyze the feasibility of economic and financial on smoked catfish business in Pekanbaru. The methods analysis that used in this research are B/C ratio, NPV, payback period, profitability index, and IRR. Economic Performance for business of smoked lele fish was very good for marketing aspect and good enough for production, management and human resource aspect. While seen from finance aspect assess the Benefit cost ratio (BCR) equal to 1,39, Value of Payback Period is 2,44 years, below time specified 10 years. Positive valuable Net Present Value equal is Rp 739.508.134, Value of profitability index equal to 6,35. Rate of return (IRR) equal to 53,09% Pursuant to measurement financial as a whole indicate that the effort competent poultry to be continued.DOI: 10.15408/etk.v12i2.1915

Persepsi Siswa dan Guru Terhadap Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran Berbasis E-Learning Di SMK Negeri 4 Jakarta

The Objectives of this study to know the perceptions of students and teachers the learning implementation based on E – Learning in the SMK Negeri 4 Jakarta which has been applied for three years. Place of study was conducted at SMK Negeri 4 Jakarta in the month of August – September 2013. This study used a survey method with Likert scale 1-5. The population in this study were 60 students and 60 teachers of SMKN 4 Jakarta and the total sample of 30 students and 30 teachers are determined by the sampling technique using simple random sampling for a sample of teachers and for students using purposive sample technique. The instrument used was a questionnaire to capture the perception of students and teachers on the learning implementation based on E – Learning in SMK Negeri 4 Jakarta which has been applied for three years. Reliability of the results obtained from the calculation value of r 0.96 for the questionnaire distributed to the teachers and r 0.98 for questionnaire distributed to the students.The results of students and teachers perceptions study learning based on implementation of E – Learning in SMK Negeri 4 Jakarta, based on teachers respondent answers to perceptions of infrastructure aspects indicator have a mean value is 3.84. On the perception of the education management aspects indicators have a mean value is 3.59. In the perception of human resources aspects has a mean value is 3.49. Based on students respondent answers perceptions of the infrastructure aspects indicator has a mean value is 3.82. In the perception of the management aspects of education indicators have a mean value is 3.45. In the perception of human resources aspects has a mean value is 3.77.Based on the results of this study can be concluded that learning based on implementation of E – Learning in SMK Negeri 4 Jakarta is not well, because the Internet conection are sometimes being slow and disconnected, there are some teachers and students who do not understand about information technology and communication, also do not understand the procedure of learning implementation based on E - learning and there are still some students who do not have a laptop / net book thus hindering the learning process

Application of Internal Controls in NGOs: Evidence from Zimbabwe

This paper sought to assess the extent to which NGOs in Zimbabwe apply internal controls in their operations. The researcher used descriptive quantitative design. Data was collected using a self-developed questionnaire that was subjected to expert evaluation for content validity. A pilot study of 20 NGOs was then conducted and it indicated an overall reliability of 0.864. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the 50 NGOs (unit of study). Data was analysed using the Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS). One- sample statistics and one-sample test were used to assess the frequency of application of internal controls by selected NGOs in, Zimbabwe, and the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 significance level. The findings of the study were that, NGOs in Zimbabwe have a sound internal controls system overall in terms of the control environment, controls procedures and monitoring controls. The human resource aspect of the internal control was found to be applied inconsistently from organisation to organisation. Most of the NGOs respondents indicated that their organisations were operating under well constituted boards, qualified and experienced management. The human resources aspect of internal control amongst the NGOs requires a further study or studies in the future.

Framework for Measuring ERP Implementation Readiness in Small and Medium Enterprise (SME): A Case Study in Software Developer Company

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a product that enables organizations achieving their competitive advantage. However, the failures of ERP implementation are still considered quite high. This research was conducted to formulate the framework of self-assessment of open source ERP implementation readiness, which focused on the ERP pre-implementation aspects. The proposed ERP implementation readiness assessment framework was developed using the Fuzzy-based ANP (Fuzzy ANP), where the examined readiness factors are grouped into three categories, namely project management, organizational, and change management readiness. In order to see the application of the framework, we conducted a case study on an SME engaged in software development. We did focus group discussion with Chief Technology Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Project Manager. The results showed that the company is not ready to implement open source ERP. Although the company is strong in the human resources aspect, they are still weak in other aspects so that they need some strategies to improve their level of readiness before implementing open source ERP.