Corporate Organizations Research Articles

An Empirical Study of the Determinants of Digital Trade Competitiveness in APEC Economies: Based on Porter’s Diamond Model

Purpose – This study aims to analyze the impact of each factor on the international competitiveness of digital trade by selecting nine major APEC digital trading countries based on Porter’s “Diamond Model”. Design/Methodology/Approach – Based on Porter’s “Diamond Model”, this study established indicators influencing the national competitiveness of nine APEC member countries, and panel analysis was conducted by selecting eight indicators, including digital trade exports (DTE), production factors, demand conditions, corporate organization, strategy and competition, related and supporting industry performance, and government and opportunities, as explanatory variables. Findings – According to the panel regression analysis results, among the explanatory variables, both the number of fixed infrastructure broadband subscribers (FBS) and services trade exports (CSE) had a significant positive effect on digital trade competitiveness. Research Implications – The development of digital trade is closely related to the support of various infrastructure facilities, and information and communication technology-based digital trade has to offer technical assurances and methods for data input and output for industrial development. Most traditional service industries in APEC member countries still account for a large proportion. The export growth of service trade heavily relies on the overall improvement of the competitiveness of the service trade. Therefore, it is necessary to seize the development opportunities of the service trade, expand the export market share of traditional service industries, and actively develop emerging modern service industries to promote the harmonious development of the overall service trade industry and enhance the international competitiveness of digital trade.

Rationalizing Training And Development In Corporate Organisation: Is Staff Development Worth It?

This study explores the imperative of Training and Development (T&D) programs within corporate organizations and endeavors to answer the critical question: Is staff development worth the investment? In today's dynamic business landscape, where technological advancements and market complexities are constant, the need for a skilled and adaptable workforce is more pronounced than ever. This study aims to provide insights into the rationalization of T&D initiatives, shedding light on their inherent value and impact on organizational success. The discussion begins by acknowledging the dynamic nature of the corporate environment, emphasizing the rapid changes that demand employees to acquire new skills and competencies. T&D programs are pivotal in addressing this need, equipping staff with the knowledge and capabilities required to navigate evolving industry trends. By fostering a culture of continuous learning, organizations can enhance employee engagement and job satisfaction, contributing to increased productivity and employee retention. Furthermore, the study delves into the tangible benefits of staff development, such as improved performance, innovation, and adaptability. T&D initiatives not only bridge skill gaps but also cultivate a workforce capable of tackling challenges and driving organizational growth. By investing in employee development, companies position themselves competitively in the market, ensuring their workforce remains agile and responsive to changing business dynamics. While the financial commitment to T&D programs may raise questions about their worth, the return on investment extends beyond immediate financial gains. Employee development contributes to a positive organizational culture, attracting top talent and fostering loyalty. Additionally, the paper explores the long-term impact on employee morale and the overall organizational reputation. It contends that staff development is not merely an expense but an invaluable investment for corporate organizations. By systematically rationalizing the importance of T&D initiatives, organizations can align their strategies with the evolving needs of the workforce and industry, ultimately ensuring sustained success and competitiveness.

Exploring the concept and the communication principles of negotiation among Islamic corporate organizations

PurposeThe acceleration of globalized commerce and economic activities has meant that conventional and Shariah (Islamic law) compliant organizations transact and negotiate among themselves. Therefore, this study aims to explore the concept of corporate negotiation and the communicative principles that guide the negotiation process among Shariah-compliant organizations.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses a qualitative method through an inductive interpretative approach by conducting 20 in-depth interviews among four groups of experts. These consist of three muftis, ten academicians in Islamic assets, finance and asset jurisprudence; three practitioners in charge of inter-organizational negotiation and decision-making; and four shariah board members of selected Islamic banks.FindingsThe findings reported that business negotiation is used by Islamic organizations for reconciliation, consultation, resolving disagreements and as a means of achieving spiritual satisfaction. Furthermore, the key communicative principles of the negotiation process consist of the credibility of informational exchange, flexible interactions and the openness and truthful disclosure of information.Research limitations/implicationsThe empirical data discussed in this study supports the claim that macro-environmental factors and social and cultural values should be considered when examining business negotiating behaviors. However, this study focuses only on the banking/service organization negotiation. Therefore, future research should focus on the Islamic negotiation process in the context of diplomatic and international relations.Practical implicationsThe findings reported in this study offer insight for negotiators operating among Islamic organizations to understand the principles and process of negotiation in the purview of Shariah standards and principles.Originality/valueIn terms of theoretical implications, this study reveals a clear conceptual difference between the conventional concept and the Islamic perspective of corporate negotiation. Also, this study highlights the impact of organizational culture, specifically Islamic management strategies, on the business negotiation process and business communication principles.

Towards cross-silo federated learning for corporate organizations

Digital media companies rely on machine learning models to target their content toward their audience’s interests. Machine learning models usually rely on the amount and quality of training data. While today, data is abundant, it is typically stored in data silos and cannot be shared between companies or publishers due to data protection and user privacy. Federated Learning (FL) is a distributed machine learning approach that is rapidly gaining popularity and enables collaboratively training machine learning models on a large corpus of decentralized data. Prior research on FL mainly focuses on an FL setup containing millions of clients. For example, a client may be a single user’s mobile device with data. However, we note that, in many scenarios, corporate organizations such as news media companies that have available data from multiple sets of users could also benefit from FL. In this work, we aim to focus on building FL models where multiple corporate organizations like news media companies or banks participate in the training process of FL to collaboratively train federated models. We used federated learning to train models for a set of corporate stakeholders and applied FL for two tasks: a classification task and a ranking task. For the classification task, we designed a tree-based federated random forest algorithm and a neural network-based federated algorithm. For the ranking task, we designed a federated neural ranking model for news article recommendations. Our experimental results demonstrate that corporate companies by participating in FL can achieve benefits in improving the model performance in terms of accuracy for classification tasks and in terms of ranking for recommendation tasks. Furthermore, we designed and developed a simple framework for a small number of stakeholders to train federated models.

The Right to Information of Members of the Homeowners’ Association: The Guarantee of the Law-Maker and the Essence of the Corporate Organization

The Right to Information of Members of the Homeowners’ Association: The Guarantee of the Law-Maker and the Essence of the Corporate Organization

Management Accounting Improvement in Packaged Beverage Entities

Management accounting practices must be embedded and running in a corporate entity or organization. Management accounting can provide actual information that affects the decision-making process of a company manager. One of the implementations is the concept of management in entities in the packaged beverage industry. The process of handling customers must continue to be carried out because the customers have several characteristics, such as loyalty, behavior, habits, and perceptions of a product. At the same time, the company must apply ideas to the company's production activities and be able to analyze the social, economic, and environmental impacts of these activities. So in this study, the production service sector that the author has chosen is packaged beverage industry because, since the COVID-19 pandemic, beverage producer companies have changed their business methods, namely through online ordering applications or package systems. This habit has not changed after the COVID-19 pandemic. Online sales of packaged beverages are still often carried out by the public. There is a change in economic behavior in the community, and it has a direct impact on the business model and product sales of the packaged beverage manufacturer. Based on this background, the authors will conduct research, namely to determine what variables will affect this business so that packaged drinks continue to be favored by the community so as to grow economic potential and job opportunities for the community.

Factors Affecting Share Performance of Quoted Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria

The study examined the factors affecting share performance of quoted deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study adopted ex-post facto research design, and the population of the study consisted of all deposit money banks quoted in Nigeria as at 31st December, 2022. However, nine (9) banks were selected as sample size using a judgmental sampling technique. Data for the study were obtained from the annual reports and accounts of the nine (9) deposit money banks for the period of 10 years ranging from 2013-2022. The study used the OLS regression model as a technique of data analysis. The study found that earnings per share has a significant positive effect on market price per share. Meanwhile, dividend per share and price earnings ratio have an insignificant positive effect on market price per share, while book value per share has an insignificant negative effect on market price per share of quoted deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study recommends that corporate organizations, particularly corporate companies, should develop and implement strategies that will help improve their earnings per share, dividend per share and price earnings ratio in order to increase their share performance in the market.

Creating Healthy Environments for Schools: A Comprehensive Approach to Improving Nutrition in Arkansas Public Schools.

Nutrition plays a vital role in children's physical and emotional health. More than half of school age children's calories are provided in the school food environment, making school interventions an opportunity to address child nutrition. The Creating Health Environments for Schools (CHEFS) program is designed to leverage local resources to create customized solutions that improve the nutritional content of school food and encourage children to choose healthier food. There are 8 components: (1) customizing nutrition plans, (2) modifying/replacing menu items, (3) helping procure healthier food, (4) providing equipment grants, (5) training cafeteria staff, (6) implementing environmental changes and nudges, (7) engaging students and parents, and (8) supporting sustainability. Supporting child nutrition directors is key to facilitating cooperation with schools. Menu modifications and procurement are interrelated and depend on successfully collaborating with corporate, independent, and local food services organizations. Limited school budgets require low or no-cost solutions and staff training. Student and parent engagement are critical to facilitate culturally-appropriate solutions that increase awareness of healthy food. Every school district has particular resources and constraints. CHEFs engaged stakeholders to design customized solutions and encourage healthier nutrition for school children.

Development of a toolkit for assessing the functional purpose of assets of commercial organizations: theoretical and methodological aspect.

To objectively determine the role of assets in the business of commercial organizations, to measure their value, it is important to disclose their functional purpose and use the appropriate tools for its evaluation. Goal. The purpose of the study is to substantiate and develop tools for assessing the functional purpose of assets of commercial organizations. In the course of the research, the works of Russian and foreign authors were studied, classified into those who identify assets and financial resources (N.I. Berzon, I.A. Blank, G.S. Gabidenova, A. Damodaran, V.V. Kovalev, V.V. Korshunov, M.V. Livson, M.R. Matthews, M.H.B. Perera, M.A. Eskindarov) commercial organizations, and vice versa. Recognition of assets as an independent economic category necessitates the formation of tools for their assessment in commercial corporate organizations. Based on the analysis of debatable aspects, the functional purpose of assets of commercial organizations is determined, including: measurement of the value of the organization’s economic turnover; characteristics of accumulated potential; participation of assets in achieving sustainable capital formation; protection against the risk of loss of liquidity by highly liquid assets exceeding the min mark, guaranteeing the safety margin of equity; production; influence on the level of risky activity of the organization; direct participation in the assessment of its financial condition. As a result, a methodological toolkit for assessing their functional purpose has been developed, which provides for the distribution of the established ranges of values of financial indicators describing the functional role of assets by phases of the economic cycle (the participation of assets in achieving sustainable capital formation – the stability of sources of asset formation, financial tension, autonomy; production – indicators of turnover and profitability of assets; influence on the level of risk activity – capital multiplier, the share of the most risky and non-performing assets in their total aggregate, etc.) based on the professional judgment of specialists.

Bridging Stakeholders’ Expectations Gap: The Role of Sustainability Reporting of Listed Firms in Nigeria

Studies have shown that expectation gaps among stakeholders have resulted into information asymmetry. In view of this, this study investigated the role of sustainability reporting in bridging the stakeholders’ expectation gaps in Nigeria. The study adopted cross sectional survey research design, and used online structured questionnaire to collect primary data. 150 copies of questionnaire were distributed, out of which 138 copies were returned. Data obtained from the respondent were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The regression result from hypothesis one revealed that sustainability reporting practices has significant role in improving the disclosure of information regarding business activities in Nigeria (Adj. R2 =0.545; F = 58. 176; p =0.001<0.05 ), while that of hypothesis two showed that sustainability reporting practices is an effective tool for effectively bridging the gaps in stakeholder expectations within Nigerian businesses ( Adj.R2 =0.565; F = 75.112; p = 0.001 <0.05 ).The regression result from hypothesis one revealed that sustainability reporting practices has significant role in improving the disclosure of information regarding business activities in Nigeria, while that of hypothesis two showed that sustainability reporting practices is an effective tool for effectively bridging the gaps in stakeholder expectations within Nigerian businesses. Hence, the study concluded that adoption of sustainability reporting can significantly strengthen the trust of the stakeholders thereby contributing to bridge their expectation’s gap. The study recommended that corporate organizations should regard sustainability reporting as a strategic instrument for promoting transparency and accountability.

Analysis of non-profit corporations' status in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Relevance. This paper holds the scientific and legal analysis of the status of non-profit organisations in the Republic of Kazakhstan in terms of the presence or absence of signs of corporations in comparison with similar legal entities under the legislation of the Russian Federation. The relevance of the subject under study is conditioned upon the fact that the civil legislation of Kazakhstan lacks norms on the definition and types of corporate organisations; and the science of civil law holds next to no studies on the legal status of non-profit organisations as corporations. Purpose. The purpose of this study is to identify the signs of corporations in the legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on non-profit organisations. Methodology. The study employed a comparative legal analysis and the application of international corporate governance principles to identify and evaluate the corporate characteristics of non-profit organizations in Kazakhstan. Results. The analysis revealed that Kazakhstani non-profit organizations exhibit almost all identified signs of corporations, such as non-distribution of profit among members, rights to participation, and the formation of supreme governing bodies. Special attention is given to self-regulating organizations (SROs), which, due to their public function and compliance with corporate governance principles, are proposed to be recognized as non-profit corporations. Conclusions. Based on the results of the study, the authors conclude about the need to classify self-governing organisations, including associations and unions based on professional membership of participants, notary chambers, bar associations, chambers of private bailiffs, etc., as corporate non-profit organisations.

Directive model of corporation management with the participation of the state in the sphere of the military-industry complex

The subject. The variety of existing models of management of commercial corporations at the current stage requires the­ir assessment, including in relation to certain areas of economic activity. This article examines the legal aspects of the principles of construction and content of a directive model of organization management using the example of corporations with state participation in the field of the military-industrial complex. The procedure for directive voting in the bodies of the corporation is analyzed.The purpose is to identify the determination and the essence of directive model of corporate management in the field of the military-industrial complex.Methodology of the research includes legal analysis of the Russian corporative legislation, directives of the Russian Government and judicial practice.The main results. The basics of regulatory regulation in this area of corporate relations are disclosed. Local regulations ensuring the formation of a directive model of corporate management are investigated. The review of competence of bodies of corporation with participation of public legal entities is given. Options are proposed for a legal assessment of the liability of persons who are members of the bodies of the corporations in question.General rule is proposed: in the case of voting in the bodies of a corporate organization, a representative of the state is released from responsibility if he acted on the basis of the issued directive (recommendation).Conclusions. The regularities of the development of corporate legislation on the issues under consideration and the influence of various factors on them are revealed.

РАЗВИТИЕ МЕТОДОВ ПРИНЯТИЯ ИНВЕСТИЦИОННЫХ РЕШЕНИЙ В СФЕРЕ БАНКОВСКИХ УСЛУГ ПРИ РАБОТЕ С НАСЕЛЕНИЕМ

At the moment (the first half of 2024), the banking sector of investment services for the population is dominant among all segments of investment services for individuals and corporate organizations in the Russian Federation. Today, the securities market, the foreign exchange market and the precious metals market together are significantly inferior in terms of financial resources and the number of transactions of individuals compared to investment instruments of the banking sector. In connection with the above, the author considers it necessary to analyze the pros and cons of this segment of the investment market, as well as some important nuances related to transactions of individuals with investment instruments.

Ploughing New Ground: Exploring the Critical Traits of Leaders of Farmer Producer Organizations

Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) are a vital component of the agriculture sector, numerous many studies have been done on them. Earlier studies have mentioned that leadership is a significant concern in FPOs and emphasized the importance and necessity of strong leadership in FPOs. However, rare research has been done explicitly on FPO leadership. Hence, this study identifies critical traits of actively operating FPO leaders. The study was carried out from 2023-2024 and data used in this research were collected from April 01 to July 15, 2023. Snowball sampling was used to select the participants. The study used a qualitative approach. Twenty in-depth semi-structured interviews with FPO leaders were conducted in Maharashtra. Each interview was transcribed, and content analysis was done by ATLAS.ti 7.5.16 software to examine the data. Findings from the identified codes reveal that FPO leaders possess a few unique traits as it a new form of organization having a blend of corporate and cooperative organizations. These unique traits are convincing power, establishing personal relations with members, gaining farmers trust etc. The study’s findings will aid stakeholders in creating policies for selecting influential FPO leaders or training current leaders to enhance FPO outcomes.

Influence of Hovard Gardner’s Linguistic Intelligence on Effective Communication

Intelligence differs to different people. This study intended to know if any relation or influence between verbal and linguistic intelligence and effective communication from Multiple intelligence theory and Managerial Competency concept respectively. The analysis focused among IT professionals to find the relation between this through the theoretical framework. Two hundred samples were collected and analysed which realized that there is significant influence/relation between verbal and linguistic intelligence and effective communication of information technology professionals. Most the previous studies targeted the student to improve their studies, but this study focused on adults’ multiple intelligence. The study found that multiple intelligence remains stable at the mature stage of a person. Adopting these methodologies will help the recruitment and training process more efficient and sharper to the corporate organizations.

The effect of perceived philanthropic activities of corporate organisations on consumer's purchase intention

The effect of perceived philanthropic activities of corporate organisations on consumer's purchase intention

The effect of perceived philanthropic activities of corporate organisations on consumer's purchase intention

The effect of perceived philanthropic activities of corporate organisations on consumer's purchase intention

Методичне забезпечення організації маркетингового менеджменту на корпоративних підприємствах

The article examines the methodological toolkit for determining the economic efficiency and effectiveness of the organization of marketing management at corporate enterprises. In today's business environment, where competition reaches a global scale, strategic marketing plays a key role in ensuring the success of corporate enterprises. The author emphasizes that effective marketing management allows companies not only to survive, but also to ensure stable development and increased profits. The lack of universal and adapted to specific conditions methodological tools for evaluating the economic effectiveness of marketing activities is a serious problem, which can lead to inadequate evaluation of results and erroneous strategic decisions. The analysis of recent studies has shown that modern marketing management requires a comprehensive approach to evaluating the effectiveness of measures. Determining investment attractiveness and implementing digital innovations are key aspects that contribute to improving economic efficiency and marketing effectiveness. Integration of the latest technologies and strategic management allow enterprises to adapt to dynamic market conditions and ensure long-term competitiveness. The purpose of the study is to develop a comprehensive methodological toolkit for evaluating the economic efficiency and effectiveness of marketing management at corporate enterprises. The toolkit includes cost and revenue analysis, ROI calculation (return on investment), evaluation of the impact on the brand and customer loyalty, use of the Balanced Scorecard approach, sensitivity analysis and systematic use of key performance indicators. This approach allows taking into account the specifics of large corporate organizations and adapting to dynamic market conditions. The conclusions emphasize the importance of a comprehensive approach to the organization of marketing management and the development of an adequate methodological toolkit for assessing its effectiveness, which takes into account the dynamics of external and internal management conditions of corporate enterprises. The integration of digital technologies and the use of big data are key elements in modern marketing management, which allows to increase the effectiveness of marketing efforts and ensure the long-term success of corporate enterprises.

The Role of Some Selected Notable Northern Nigerian First Ladies Towards Human Development and Woman Emancipation in Nigeria

This study analysed the activities of some selected prominent first ladies in northern Nigeria and how they impacted on the lives of the needy within the societies around them and beyond. The paper focused on the activities of their pet projects which served as a means of providing development projects through fund raising from public and private institutions. The funds realised was geared towards human development and capacity building to empower the communities and societies around them. The paper analysed both primary and secondary sources of data in order to extract reliable information for the purpose of this study. Through the exercise of their influence, First Ladies have been able to establish pet projects with funds raised from public institutions, corporate organisations and international donor agencies. In the light of this, the paper studies the efforts of first Ladies which have contributed significantly to human development index of the target group and has provided strategic platform for women mobilization and consciousness in public affairs.

Corporate Governance in Nepalese Insurance Company

Corporate governance is one of the best systems by which corporate organizations are guided and managed, Nepalese corporations are realizing the need to initiate good corporate governance practices to create enterprise value. The thrust of this paper was to understand the magnitude and direction of transparency, fairness, accountability, and reliability on corporate government issues of Nepalese insurance companies. Accomplished the quantitative paradigm of study as a blend of guided literature reviews. The study has been carried out based on the primary data with a structured questionnaire. All the stakeholders of insurance companies of Nepal are a population of the study and seventy-two respondents from different sectors are taken as a sample with stratified sampling method. Measurement of corporate governance issues measured on a five-point Likert scale method. The primary data is examined by descriptive as well as inferential statistics methods. Findings show that there is a significant impact of transparency, fairness, accountability, and reliability on the corporate governance issues of Nepalese insurance companies. However, transparency of the activities is a major key element in maintaining corporate governance issues.