Business Community Research Articles

Pengaruh Self-Efficacy, Adversity Quotient, dan Dukungan Sosial Terhadap Kinerja Pelaku Usaha UMK Laguna Surabaya

Because in today's tight business competition, business actors must have good performance in managing their business. This study uses a quantitative approach. The sample in this research was the MSE business actors in Laguna Surabaya. The number of samples in this study was 50 respondents. The sampling technique used is non-probability sampling, with the method used being saturated sampling. The data analysis used in this research is the t test and F test. The results of this research show that the partial analysis test of the F test analysis in this research shows that Self-Efficacy, Adversity Quotient and Social Support have a significant effect together (simultaneously) on Actor Performance. Laguna Surabaya MSE Business. Thus, it can be said that the three variables, namely Self-Efficacy, Adversity Quotient and Social Support, simultaneously and partially have a significant influence on the Performance of Business Actors. The Self-Efficacy variable is the most dominant variable. on the Performance of Business Actors. Business actors are expected to increase their self-confidence in the business sector they are involved in, business actors must pay attention to themselves in controlling their emotions and the cooperation carried out by the business community with government institutions can help business actors.

Mapping Corporate Sustainability and Firm Performance Research: A Scientometric and Bibliometric Examination

Corporate sustainability has garnered increasing attention within the business community as corporations communicate to influence their stakeholders to build sustainable relationships. There has been a surge in research exploring its connection to firm performance, but existing studies lack a cohesive and concentrated approach. The aim of this study is to explore the trends of growth of publications; gauge the annual growth rate, annual ratio of growth, relative growth rate, doubling time, and scientific production index; predict future production levels; and look at the relationship between corporate sustainability and firm performance by analysing the literature as well as identifying clusters and links with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The top countries contributing to the research were China, India, and the United States, accounting for over 45% of the global publications. The study analysed a focused corpus of 65 documents from the Scopus database on specific subfields of corporate sustainability and firm performance, identifying five main thematic clusters related to environmental performance, financial performance, corporate sustainability reporting, corporate social performance, and green supply chain management, with significant citations related to 17 SDGs. The annual growth rate (AGR) of publications was found to be −2.88%, with an average of 4.06 publications per year. The relative growth rate (RGR) decreased from 0.69 in 2010 to 0.36 in 2023, and the doubling time (Dt.) increased from 1.00 in 2010 to 1.93 in 2023. Employing structured methods and the PRISMA protocol, this scientifically rigorous study points towards identification of research themes linking sustainability practices to firm performance. Exponential smoothing (Holt’s linear trend model) is employed to project future research output within the field. The significant trends include an increase in publication frequency since 2017, indicating a growth phase in the research field. The findings highlight the need for greater investigation from developing countries and the importance of integrating sustainability considerations into business strategies.

The Modern Arctic Policy of India

Aim. To study India’s Arctic policy by considering its conceptual, institutional and procedural components. Methods. Structural-analytical approach, document analysis, comparative analysis, generalization and synthesis.Results. The article examines the provisions of a strategically important document of India dedicated to the implementation of policy in the Arctic, government bodies competent to implement India’s Arctic policy, their main functions, and the directions of Delhi’s activities in the Arctic. The trends along which actions are actually taken are compared with the directions enshrined in the country’s strategic document on Arctic policy.Conclusions. The document “Arctic Policy” is only declarative, political in nature. The policy document establishing the action plan for the implementation of policy in the Arctic with deadlines has not yet been adopted. There are no standards for holding people accountable for improper implementation of activities. A specialized body responsible for implementing policy in India has not been created, despite its mention in India’s Arctic Policy. The scientific direction in the Arctic is key for India. It is also highlighted as a priority in the Arctic policy, which is a weak point of Indian Arctic policy. There are 5 more areas of Indian activity in the Arctic that are at the stage of formation or development. Norway is India’s main partner, close ties are developing with Russia. There are serious omissions in the country’s Arctic policy related to the lack of an icebreaker, non-participation in the Barents Euro-Arctic Council, and poor investment in Arctic projects. The practical significance of the scientific work lies in the ability to use its results to further build a dialogue with the Indian government and business community, and its conclusions can form the basis of future scientific research.

A Just Englishman in Russia: The Ethical Self in Penelope Fitzgerald’s The Beginning of Spring

ABSTRACT In her historical novel, The Beginning of Spring, Penelope Fitzgerald explores English identity in pre-revolutionary Russia by putting her expatriate hero Frank Reid to the test in ethical situations. Engaging with critical attention to the novel’s moral meaning, this article offers an ethical reading alongside Paul Ricoeur’s study on ethical intention and Emmanuel Levinas’s ethics of the face of the other. Frank’s ethical self can be imputed from his aim of becoming a just man in the Moscow business community. To achieve that aim, he must make ethical deliberations based on his practical wisdom and the moral injunction that regulates the intersubjective relationship between the self and the other. He ultimately fails his ethical aim because of the unjust institution – he is othered in/by Russia. I conclude with a gesture that the novel is Fitzgerald’s ethical intention of giving a voice to the other Russian culture.

Regulatory Capture by Corporations, Liberalization of Industrial Forest Sector and Deforestation in Indonesia

This study was motivated by the proliferation of forest management businesses for industrial interests. The issuance of the Industrial Plantation Forest policy has benefited pulp and paper corporations, which can be observed from both the rapidly increasing amount of production and the area used under corporate land management, which has even exceeded the amount of land used as regulated by existing regulations.There were three problems that this study seeks to address. Firstly, how had the Industrial Plantation Forest policies during the administrations of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Joko Widodo impacted P.T. Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper and local communities. Secondly, in what ways the policy had caused deforestation, especially on peatlands. Thirdly, how had the state, as the policy maker, maintained the social life of the communities to reduce conflicts that would disrupt production, particularly in Riau. This study show that the industrial plantation forest policies had benefited pulp and paper corporations, that rely on wood as raw materials, by providing various facilities and subsidies from the government. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration issued a lot more policies that benefited corporations than Joko Widodo's administration. Meanwhile, Joko Widodo in its first period administration attempted to make amendment by making a moratorium policy that temporarily suspended the issuance of new forest and land management permits. In addition, the Joko Widodo administration also introduced a social forestry policy that allowed communities to own forestry management land. However, during the second period of his administration, forestry policies, again, had benefited corporations, especially with the issuance of the Job Creation Law which gave rise to many protests from the public.Fred Block’s in his book “the Revising State theory” to the conclusion that the business community has a strong influence on the formation of state policy and that business people seek government’s assistance to support their profit-seeking activities through various policies. The policies are in the form of trade protection, subsidy programs, tax benefits, punitive treatment of strikers, contracts from the government, and so on. However, Block also believes that other than providing support to corporations to accumulate capital, the government must also maintain social stability both as a protection for business confidence and because the government wants to maintain its power. Social forestry policy, for example, is aimed at reducing social conflicts by providing access to communities with cultivated land to improve their welfare.

Towards digitalisation with zero-energy consumption sensor system

Towards digitalisation with zero-energy consumption sensor system RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, a leading research and innovation partner, describes its journey toward digitalisation with a zero-energy consumption sensor system. RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, a leading research and innovation partner, ensures the competitiveness of the Swedish business community on an international level and contributes to a sustainable society. The rapid development and adoption of digital technologies in combination with green transitions have proven to be feasible and sustainable solutions for environmental care, optimising energy consumption/efficiency, and ultimately transforming people’s habits. However, technologies require energy to be manufactured, to operate, and generate electronic waste. Therefore, the challenge is to find smart solutions to minimise these risky effects while boosting the possibilities for transitions to Net Zero energy.

The evolution of the phenomenon of bureaucracy in the context of decentralization of power

The article provides an analysis of the concept of “bureaucracy” from the point of view of its evolution, in the context of processes of decentralization of power. The article represents a theoretical study and sociological understanding of this phenomenon, as well as the processes that determine its development in the post-modern era. The authors analyzed existing theories and approaches to the study of bureaucracy; shows the prerequisites and conditions influencing the change in the appearance of the bureaucracy; the influence of the processes of decentralization of power on the evolution of approaches to its study is analyzed. Identification of the main prerequisites, causes and trends in the evolution of ideas is a necessary methodological basis. This allows us to build theoretical and practical mechanisms for introducing decentralized power practices in modern societies. Based on the analysis, the authors conclude the following: the modern appearance of bureaucracy in theoretical ideas is characterized by the presence of publicity, various platforms for interaction between society and government. It is also necessary to present a mechanism for the co-participation of citizens and other structures of society (local communities, business communities, non-profit organizations) in public administration. Taken together, communication theory and information society theories have led to the current state of bureaucracy theory in the course of its evolution.

Sustainability: Thinking Wide

My first feelings of the theme “Sustainability in the rubber industry”, were exciting and somewhat intriguing. Much has been conceived, conceptualized, discussed deliberated, implemented and various disciplines have emerged on sustainability, which are sometimes, overwhelming to a professional of the older generation. A wide array of theories, disciplines, and technologies have come up during the last 30 years in this area, reminiscing of the eras of 5S and ISO and Lean Management in the early 90s, which took the business and industrial community by storm. I must honestly admit that my experience, in the tyre industry and its sustainability in areas such as material development, (including Nanomaterials), green design and processing technologies, greener technologies and breakthroughs in EVs, is minimal and hence I prefer to leave it to the professionals, and endeavor to share some of my thoughts in this topic of contemporary interest. Another reason for my excitement is the status of affairs in the economic downturn in Sri Lanka and the hardships which we as Sri Lankans are personally experiencing at the moment. Indeed, we are not alone in this predicament and practically every nation is going through unprecedented difficulties, although Sri Lanka is one of the worst affected. Lack of focus, foresight and the inability to comprehend hindsight and not implementing and monitoring practical solutions and corruption are the reasons for not being in a sustainable position for any country, and this applies equally well to business organizations as well. A little over two years ago I penned an article in Tyre Trends on “Sustainability or Vulnerability” at the peak period of the Covid-19 pandemic. The focus of the article was on the relevance of integrating traditional wisdom with modern strategies for sustainability, especially in countries like India and Sri Lanka, which possess a vast extent of collective consciousness accumulated for nearly 4000 + years, and the vulnerability of over-dependence on Western Models based on consumerism. Milton Friedman, the American economist and statistician who received the Nobel Prize in 1976 for his research on consumerism argued in his famous essay that the social responsibility of business is to increase its profits for its shareholders and concluded profit maximization is justified for the risks taken by the investor. This statement made fifty years ago remains polarizing in today’s context; we cannot find fault with entrepreneurs who adopt a strategy of maximizing the use of resources for the maximization of business profits, since after all profit is not such a dirty word as first Prime minister of India, Shree Jawaharlal Nehru once stated. Profit motivation and maximization have been the driving force throughout the four industrial revolutions, resulting in enhancing the quality of life in most countries of the world; especially in what are called the developed countries.

Business Model Canvas (BMC) Training to Support the Strengthening of Student Entrepreneurship

The Indonesian government prioritizes policies aimed at fostering entrepreneurship across all segments of society. This initiative aims to promote the attainment of the sustainability development goals (SDGs), which have been introduced through various initiatives and are projected to be accomplished between 2015 and 2030. Entrepreneurship remains a less favored means of earning a living among certain Indonesians. Particularly among the youth, there is a prevalent belief that pursuing entrepreneurship is not their primary ambition or aim. The correlation between entrepreneurship and economic growth has been well-established. Consequently, studying entrepreneurship education becomes a compelling endeavor to foster entrepreneurship, particularly among aspiring entrepreneurs. The business model canvas (BMC), enables users to synchronize earnings with objectives, including environmental and social dimensions. The purpose of this training exercise was to establish the following objectives aree to enhance comprehension and effectively employ the Business Model Canvas (BMC) in the process of business planning, to enhance proficiency in creating BMC as a means of managing business plans and to promote the adoption of BMC as a solution to the business planning challenges faced by entrepreneurial students. The implementation of community service (PkM) aims to foster international collaboration between lecturers and students from UNJ and UMS. It is expected to enhance understanding, knowledge, and make a constructive impact on the business planning and development of BMC with the business community.

Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Digital Marketing Melalui E-Commerce untuk Meningkatkan Performa Bisnis Masyarakat di Desa Ciwalat, Kec. Pabuaran, Kab. Sukabumi

This service is titled Digital Marketing Education and Training Through E-commerce to Improve Community Business Performance in Ciwalat Village, Pabuaran District, Sukabumi Regency. This service was held on Sunday, June 2, 2024 which was attended by 20 students and 6 Supervisors of Pamulang University. The general purpose of this community service activity is to provide training and knowledge about digital marketing through the Marketplace (Shopee) in an effort to improve Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and community welfare in Ciwalat Village, Pabuaran District, Sukabumi Regency. The methods used are survey methods and direct delivery of material as well as simulations and discussions on management, financial management, product marketing and the application of human resource management (HRM). This service activity succeeded in providing understanding to the community, especially MSMEs, regarding product marketing carried out through digital marketing through the marketplace (shopee) in an effort to develop businesses or businesses of the Ciwalat Village community.

Acumulación regulatoria y crecimiento económico

Nowadays, there is no consensus on the effects of regulation on economic growth. In this document, we analyze the relationship between regulation and economic growth for Colombia, using data on the accumulation of regulation and real GDP during the 1991 - 2019 period for 9 large productive sectors of the Colombian economy. Different models are estimated using time series and panel data techniques to present evidence at the economic sector level. The results show that, for some sectors, such as agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, manufacturing, electricity, gas and water, commerce, restaurants and hotels, financial and business services and community, social and personal services, there exists an inverted U relationship between regulatory accumulation and GDP. These results offer important lessons for those responsible for the design and formulation of public policies on matters of regulatory improvement.

Research trend analysis of community businesses for rural tourism revitalization

Research trend analysis of community businesses for rural tourism revitalization

Implementation of ESG as a Strategy for Business Sustainability in a Public-Listed Tobacco Company in Indonesia

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has been introduced to the business communities for the past two decades. It has grown in importance as a framework for measuring a company’s sustainability and as a guide for investment decision-making. In Indonesia, the publicly listed companies at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) have been required to implement and report ESG practices since 2021 through a regulation issued by the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in 2017. Among those is a tobacco company operating in Indonesia, PT HM Sampoerna Tbk. (Sampoerna/The Company/IDX: HMSP) that has been an affiliate of an international tobacco company, Philip Morris International (PMI), since 2005. The tobacco industry’s ESG implementation is particularly interesting due to the adverse externalities generated by its products, which is stated by WHO as one of the biggest issues for public health. This research focuses on analyzing the company’s ESG initiatives and creating improvement strategies in the context of a company operating in the tobacco industry with the objective of maximizing the role of ESG implementation to ensure business sustainability.

ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ НАЦИОНАЛЬНОЙ ПАРАДИГМЫ ЗЕЛЕНОЙ ЭКОНОМИКИ РФ В УСЛОВИЯХ ГЛОБАЛЬНОЙ ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОЙ И ПОЛИТИЧЕСКОЙ ТУРБУЛЕНТНОСТИ

The scientific article is devoted to the study of the formation of a green economy model in Russia in the context of global economic and political turbulence. The formation of the green economy paradigm in Russia is currently facing multiple contradictions of geopolitical and economic nature, so it is not possible to determine an unambiguous course of action. Taking into account the national peculiarities of the green economy paradigm (the exclusive role of government participation in the formation of a green economy; the lack of proposals for the development of some universal principles of responsible market behavior, compiled by the business community itself; the fears of the political leadership in terms of the embargo on the supply of energy assets to the European market), the author has identified the following scenarios for the development of the green economy: freezing of work on the formation of a green economy; environmental compromise.

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES IN KAZAKHSTAN: TRENDS, PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS

This scientific article examines the role of state support for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Kazakhstan, identifies the main problems faced by entrepreneurs, analyzes the prospects for the development of this sector, and offers recommendations for improving the situation. To achieve these goals, data from various sources were used, as well as the results of an analysis of existing programs and measures of state support for SMEs. Theoretical significance: 1. Contribution to the academic field: This scientific article will make an important contribution to the academic field by expanding knowledge about government support for small and medium-sized businesses in the context of Kazakhstan. It will help researchers, students, and the academic community better understand the key issues and aspects of supporting entrepreneurship in this country. 2. Theoretical developments: the analysis of the effectiveness of state support for SMEs in Kazakhstan complements the existing theoretical concepts and models for the development of small and medium-sized businesses. The scientific article helps to expand the theoretical understanding of the role of the state in stimulating entrepreneurial activity. Practical significance: 1. Decision support: The research conducted within the framework of a scientific article will have practical significance for the government and the business community of Kazakhstan. The results and recommendations can be used to improve existing government support programs for SMEs and develop new measures that contribute to the development of the sector. 2. Improving business efficiency: The proposals and conclusions discussed in the article can help entrepreneurs and small businesses in Kazakhstan improve their efficiency, overcome obstacles, and use available resources more effectively. Thus, the scientific article has theoretical and practical significance, contributes to the development of scientific knowledge, and provides valuable recommendations on specific business experience and government policy in the field of entrepreneurship support.

Harmonization of Procedures in Romania with the Regulations of the EU Member States on the Limited Liability Company

The latest legislative amendments to Companies Law no. 31/1990 are expected to be well received by the business community, being described by the legislator, among others, as a relaxation of the conditions for registration and operation of the Limited Liability Company. Thus, significant changes concern the elimination of the minimum value of the share capital for this type of company, as well as the emphasis of the new provisions on the will of the shareholders regarding the transfer of shares, by removing the term of opposability to transfer provided in favour of third parties. Without claiming a thorough analysis of the matter, the article aims to highlight the most important aspects of these legislative changes.

Moderation of tax attitudes on the relationship of knowledge and tax incentives on sustainable MSMEs performance

Recently, public opinion regarding tax avoidance has become unbreakable; and issues related to tax institutions are disrupting tax revenues. Tax avoidance leads to an issue that still requires resolution and is firmly entrenched among the business community in developed countries. The small and medium business sector refers to a sector that is involved in aggressive tax avoidance practices. Thus, tax can be accepted as a problem to achieve sustainability. This research applies a fiscal psychology theory approach with a survey approach on 150 MSME owners in Bandung City, West Java. The collected data was then analyzed using the Partial least squares approach to test and analyze the hypothesis. The results of this research show that tax knowledge and the tax incentives provided have a positive effect on the sustainable business performance of MSMEs in Bandung. Apart from that, this research also proves that tax attitudes are a determinant that can strengthen or weaken the relationship between tax knowledge and the tax incentives provided in achieving sustainable MSME business performance. It is hoped that the results of this research will add to the literature and expand the body of knowledge, especially in the context of taxation and business performance, and for practitioners, especially business owners. It can be a consideration that compliance in paying taxes is an essential factor in achieving business performance.

Evolution of ESG Principles in the Context of a Sustainable Development Strategy: Main Stages and Directions

The study has found that the concept of sustainable development proposed by the United Nations was from the very beginning focused on finding a balance between the current and future needs of the population of different countries, taking into account limited resources. The principles of practical implementation of the concept initially provided for the broad participation of the political, scientific and business community. The authors have identified 2 main stages in the development of ESG principles reflecting the current state of the concept of sustainable development: the first, from 1987 to 2004, consisted in the direct formation of the concept of sustainable development, combining the problems of economic, environmental and social spheres. The second stage, from 2004 to the present, is characterized by the introduction into scientific circulation of the concept of ESG - Environmental, Social, Governance, and substantiation of the principles of its practical implementation. In the second stage, the ESG principles are widely recognized, drawing public attention to environmental, social and managerial aspects. At the same time, it has been revealed that despite the increased interest of the international community in the topic under consideration, there is a significant lag in the implementation of the ESG principles in domestic practice. According to the authors, further research on this topic is required, which should focus on analyzing the practice of implementing ESG standards in Russia and substantiating a national strategy for sustainable development that takes into account the specifics of the country, its management system and the interests of society.

Analysis of Demand and Prevalence of Marketplaces in the Far East

The development of e-commerce, as well as increase in the number of online buyers contribute to the growing attention of the Far Eastern business community to marketplaces. In the article the authors provide an analysis of the demand and prevalence of marketplaces based on a survey of 500 respondents in Khabarovsky Krai. The factors determining the development of marketplaces have been identified, an assessment of the prospects for using marketplaces as an electronic platform for the sale and purchase of goods by residents of Khabarovsky Krai has been given. In the scientific work, the following hypotheses have been put forward: 1. The frequency of online purchases depends on the consumer's income level; 2. Purchasing behavior and preference for the type of shopping depends on the consumer’s age.

Women empowerment through the home palm sugar industry in Hariang village, Sobang district, Lebak Regency in Banten Indonesia

Palm sugar is a home industry product that has been passed down from generation to generation in the Hariang village of Indonesia. Besides its unique characteristics, palm sugar is also an icon of an area, because not all regions have palm resources. Most of the palm sugar business actors, who are generally women, still have limitations, especially in product innovation. As a result, this home industry seems stagnant. Empowering women in the palm sugar home industry in Hariang village, Sobang District, Lebak Regency to develop the palm sugar home industry, strengthens the building of capacity of human resources. The objectives of this study were to (1) increase the capacity of palm sugar craftsmen in Hariang village, (2) increase business capacity in production and marketing management, (3) strengthen business group institutions (BGI) by utilizing infrastructure and production technology, to improve the product marketing function, and (4) develop an integrated home industry business system, with the support of local resources. The research was conducted at Hariang village, Sobang District, Lebak Regency in Banten Indonesia. The Miles and Huberman models for the analysis of qualitative data were adopted for this study from data collection, data reduction, data presentation to conclusion/verification. The realization of human resource competence strengthening activities is carried out by changing the mindset of women craftsmen through a broader network of participatory training by strengthening production management and marketing capabilities. The results of this study showed the need for the following from implementing the empowerment model (1) analyzing the needs of business groups, (2) creating training modules and conducting participatory business management training, (3) conducting technical guidance on production and marketing management, (4) strengthening institutions oriented towards the collective business community (socio-business), (5) benchmarking and partnership business, and (6) monitoring and evaluating the implementation and follow-up of assistance. In implementing the strategy to strengthen human resource capacity, women's business groups must be oriented towards producing premium quality home industry products capable of sustainable product innovation, in supporting business independence and building partnerships. Key words: Empowerment, Farmer Group, Home industry, Palm Sugar, Product Innovation, Women