Governance Management Research Articles

Risk Management as a Moderator of the Influence of Good Corporate Governance on Corporate Sustainability in Village Credit Institutions

Village Credit Institutions (hereinafter referred to as LPD) in Bali were established based on Bali Regional Regulation Number 2 of 2002 and have been amended several times. The existence of LPD is needed to ensure the realization of the welfare of the traditional village community. LPD must continue to strive so that its sustainability is maintained properly. A number of LPDs in Bali have developed well and their benefits are felt by the village community, but there are also LPDs in a number of villages that have not been able to develop well, and some are even not operating. Based on these conditions, this study was conducted to analyze a number of factors that can affect the sustainability of LPDs in Bali. This study focuses on those that are most likely to affect the sustainability of LPDs, This study focuses on good corporate governance and credit risk management in LPDs in Gianyar Regency. Good corporate governance includes six dimensions: participation, responsibility, independence, fairness, accountability, and transparency. Corporate sustainability is assessed through economic, social, and environmental performance. The research sampled 84 healthy LPDs registered with the Village Credit Institution Empowerment Institution (LPLPD) using purposive sampling. The LPD chairpersons served as respondents, and data analysis was conducted using the structural equation modeling (SEM) method based on partial least squares (PLS).

LITERATUR REVIEW: SUATU TINJAUAN FUNGSI AUDIT INTERNAL TERHADAP TATA KELOLA PERUSAHAAN

Along with increasingly rapid economic development, the role of internal audit in companies is becoming increasingly important, especially for corporate governance. The trend of globalization is intensifying, and trade between countries is increasingly dense. This brings economic benefits to the company while increasing risks. In order to survive and thrive, companies must face more challenges. On the one hand, enterprises should increase investment in internal governance management, and establish institutions such as shareholder meetings, boards of directors, manager levels and supervisory boards, and gradually standardize corporate governance structures. On the other hand, strengthening the company's internal audit can not only improve the company's operational conditions, but also discover problems within the company in a timely manner and control them effectively. However, compared to other developed countries in Indonesia, the internal audit system was established too late, so these units have different experiences in learning from abroad, thus causing many problems in establishing internal audit institutions in Indonesia, and many companies do not do so. pay attention to internal audits. The purpose of this research is to provide an overview of the relationship between the internal audit function and corporate governance in companies.

Catalysing Environmental Action: a Governance Framework for Enhancing Individual Participation in Sub-Saharan Africa's Plastic Circular Economy.

Plastic waste poses a significant challenge to achieving sustainable production and consumption of resources, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where effective governance and waste management systems are lacking. In this paper, we develop an empirical understanding of the influence of public governance system on promoting circular economy (CE) for plastic actions among individuals. Through a survey of 1475 participants across five sub-Saharan African countries, we tested five hypotheses drawing on New Governance Theory and CE Action Recipe to explore the relationship between governance and individual's actions supporting CE for plastic. We found that a governance system that supports CE practices and exhibits governance efficiency is positively associated with individuals' actions supporting CE for plastic. The awareness of government policies, laws and regulations, institutions, processes, and programmes have a significant impact on individuals' engagement in plastic circularity practices. The paper's theoretical and governance implications highlight the relevance of public governance in shaping action towards a CE for plastic at the individual level.

Assessment of disaster mitigation capability oriented to typhoon disaster chains: A case study of Fujian Province, China

Typhoon disasters are the most frequent and severe natural disasters in China’s southeastern coastal region. The strong wind and rainstorms during typhoons result in secondary disasters, such as storm surges, floods, and landslides. This phenomenon is referred to as a typhoon disaster chain that causes significant loss of life and property every year. Accurately assessing the disaster mitigation capacity and reducing limitations are crucial for improving typhoon disaster risk prevention. However, assessing the capacity of mitigating typhoon disaster chains requires further study. In this study, we select Fujian Province, China, as a case study to identify typical typhoon disaster chains, drawing on historical disasters and the sensitivity of the disaster-forming environment. We establish a county-based framework to assess the disaster mitigation capabilities for typhoon disaster chains. The mitigation capacities of 84 counties within Fujian Province are evaluated using the Random Forest (RF) algorithm, which determines the weights of various indicators. The results show the following. 1) The dominant types of typhoon disaster chains in Fujian Province are typhoon-rainstorm-urban waterlogging (TRU), typhoon-rainstorm-flooding (TRF), typhoon-rainstorm-landslide (TRL), and typhoon-strong wind-storm surge (TWS). Significant spatial differences are observed. 2) The assessment framework, which includes disaster prevention, disaster relief, and government management capabilities, accurately reflects the spatial differences in the disaster chain. The results can be extended to other regions or other disaster chains. 3) Significant spatial heterogeneity is observed in the disaster prevention, relief, and disaster mitigation capacity for typhoon disaster chains in the counties in Fujian Province. The eastern coastal areas have high mitigation capacity, whereas the northwest has low capacity. The disaster prevention capacity is very high in Changle City and Xiuyu District (2.4 %), and the disaster relief capacity is very high in Gulou District, Taijiang District, Changle City, and Huli District (4.8 %). The government disaster management capacity is very high in 7 counties (e.g., Longhai City, Minhou County, and Hui’an City (8.3 %)). The comprehensive disaster mitigation capabilities are very high in Changle City, Longhai City, and Xiuyu County (3.6 %). This study provides a scientific reference for assessing disaster chain mitigation capabilities and enhancing grassroots disaster mitigation efforts.

Integrating prospect theory and hesitant fuzzy linguistic preferences for enhanced urban flood resilience assessment: A case study of the tuojiang river Basin in western China

The intricate interplay between extreme climatic events and rapid urbanization has compounded the difficulties associated with urban flood resilience, prompting urgent improvements in cities' disaster preparedness and early warning systems. Existing assessment methodologies overlook human factors like decision-makers' psychological biases, hindering precise evaluations of flood defense capabilities. Motivated by the practical need for innovative disaster assessment tools, this study integrates hesitant fuzzy theory with prospect theory. This pioneering approach introduces interval-type indicators into the urban flood resilience assessment framework, establishing a quantitative model to gauge the correlation between urban resilience and various influencing factors. Using the Tuojiang River Basin in western China as a focal point, the research calculates the comprehensive urban flood resilience index for six cities along the Tuojiang River from 2002 to 2021. The findings indicate a consistent upward trajectory in the urban flood resilience index, mirroring government management practices. Notably, Chengdu boasts the highest urban flood resilience index at 1.4288, while Luzhou's index stands at −0.4376, reflecting a shortfall in the expected or desired level within the assessment framework, though without compromising index comparability. Moreover, both cities surpass the regional average of 0.36, categorizing them as high-resilience areas. Significantly, the efficacy of flood defense strategies in these areas correlates positively with economic growth (5.2 %). The model proposed in this study offers a thorough quantification of urban flood defense capabilities, assisting managers in formulating precise disaster mitigation strategies and providing scientific backing for integrated flood disaster management.

Why is voter turnout in presidential elections increasing among people concerned about the risk of COVID‐19 worsening in Africa?

AbstractThis article aims to explain why participation in presidential elections increased among people who feared the risk of worsening COVID‐19 in Africa. The analysis is based on a sample of 16,890 people living in 34 African countries. Econometric results suggest that fear of the pandemic's escalation can reduce citizens' willingness to participate in presidential elections. However, this negative effect changes based on perceptions of government management of the pandemic. We show that the likelihood of voting in a presidential election increases significantly among those afraid of the pandemic's worsening with (i) a lack of confidence in government statistics on COVID‐19; (ii) perceived corruption related to the COVID‐19 pandemic; (iii) a lack of confidence in the government's ability to ensure the safety of COVID‐19 vaccines; (iv) perceived insufficient public investment in combating health emergencies; and (v) perceived insufficient intervention by law enforcement in enforcing COVID‐19 control measures.Related ArticlesOnyango, Gedion, and Japheth Otieno Ondiek. 2022. “Open Innovation during the COVID‐19 Pandemic Policy Responses in South Africa and Kenya.” Politics & Policy 50(5): 1008–31. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12490.Stockemer, Daniel. 2016. “Is the Turnout Function in Democracies and Nondemocracies Alike or Different?” Politics & Policy 44(5): 889–915. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12174.Stockemer, Daniel, and Stephanie Parent. 2014. “The Inequality Turnout Nexus—New Evidence from Presidential Elections.” Politics & Policy 42(2): 221–45. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12067.

Optimalisasi Program Rukun Warga Responsif Gender untuk Mewujudkan Kelurahan Dr.Soetomo Ramah Perempuan dan Peduli Anak

KRPPA (Kelurahan Ramah Perempuan dan Peduli Anak) is an urban village initiative that combines women's protection and empowerment programs with child rights protection and fulfillment programs. The incorporation of gender and child perspectives into the management of governance at the urban village level, urban village development, and community development and empowerment must be carried out in a planned, comprehensive, and sustainable manner in the long term. The purpose of the KRPPA program optimization research is to strengthen community empowerment with a focus on gender and children's rights. The KRPPA program initiated by the ministry aims to support the developmental needs of children in Kelurahan Dr. Soetomo, tailored to their specific needs. Kelurahan Dr. Soetomo collaborates in the implementation of KRPPA, one of which is through the socialization of Gender Responsive RW. By involving various parties such as parents and local government, this program has succeeded in creating a safe and supportive environment for children's development. The KRPPA assessment has 10 indicator scores that must be met. This comprehensive approach has shown the extent to which Kelurahan Dr.Soetomo has achieved a women- and child-friendly village. The method applied in the community service program in Dr. Soetomo Village, Tegalsari District, Surabaya City is Community Based Research (CBR). The stages carried out include the initial stage and the mentoring stage with the community. Optimization to realize a Women-Friendly and Child-Caring Village maintains RW that have indicated gender responsive RW with a score of 10.

The Pragmatic Comportment Compass: Rethinking projectification in public sector projects

This study explores the relationship between public sector project managers and their organizations' formal project management processes. Utilizing Heidegger's concept of ‘practical comportment,’ we develop the ‘Pragmatic Comportment Compass,’ which identifies four primary modes of this relationship: to use, manipulate, circumvent, and suffer. Based on qualitative data from a focus group of nine experienced project managers in the Australian state government, our findings reveal a tendency to prioritize the public good over strict protocol adherence. This results in adaptive strategies that respond effectively to complex public service realities, ensuring project progress. Our findings challenge the conventional definition of projectification, proposing an alternative that emphasizes the importance of discretion and strategic flexibility. We align this alternative with the principles of street-level bureaucracy and contingency theory, highlighting the necessity for situational responsiveness and resilience in navigating the bureaucratic and procedural obstacles inherent in public sector projects.

Dynamics of Public Participation on Sustainable Resource Management in County Government of Kericho, Kenya

Sustainable resource management involve managing resources in a way that their sources are not depleted; so that the future generations can also benefit from it. Africa is endowed with diverse and abundant natural resources and stands at a critical juncture where responsible and sustainable management of these resources is paramount for the continent's development. The Kenyan governments (national-level and county-level) recognize the need for sustainable resource management for the good of the citizens. In devolved government units in Kenya, sustainable resource management is a critical. This study sought to assess the dynamics of public participation on sustainable resource management in county government of Kericho, Kenya. The study was guided by Resource-based view theory, administrative theory, transformational leadership theory and the theory of Planned Behaviour. This study adopted a pragmatism approach that took a practical and flexible approach, focusing on the usefulness and applicability of research findings, rather than an all-or-nothing, mutually exclusive philosophical position. A descriptive research design with a mixed method of quantitative and qualitative data collections was adopted. The target population of the study comprised a total of 213 senior, middle and lower level management staff of the county government of Kericho. The Stratified random sampling was used to develop a sample from different management groups. A sample of 139 management staff was selected using Slovin’s formula. Reliability of the study was ensured by conducting a pilot study in the neighbouring County Government of Nakuru while context, content and criterion validity were ascertained by the researcher in the field of study. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics which described the nature of ethical leadership and sustainable resource management. Inferential statistics (Pearson’s correlation and regression analysis) were used to determine the nature of influence between the variables. This was done with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. Qualitative data was analysed by themes and content analysis. The study findings revealed that, public participation had a statistically significant influence on sustainable resource management. The study concluded that there exists a strong and significant relationship between public participation (r=0.832 and p=0.000) and sustainable resource management in Kericho County, Kenya. The study recommends that in order to enhance public participation members of the public should be empowered by giving the information and documents containing information on development activities and legislations that require their input in advance so that they know and understand what they are coming to do in public forums.

How does digital transformation affect corporate governance paradigms? A synthesis of the literature

At present, digital transformation has become a vital way for companies to achieve sustainable growth. This paper reviews the literature on the correlation between digital transformation and corporate governance paradigm, analyzes the specific impact mechanism of AI technology and big data technology in the field of corporate governance, and explores the influence effect of the most popular ChatGPT technology on corporate governance from the perspective of business practice. It is found that digital transformation has an important impact on stakeholder management, information disclosure, green governance and other aspects of corporate governance. The purpose of the study is to provide a new reference for the construction of corporate governance paradigm and help companies achieve long-term development in the digital wave.

Governance and Territorial Cohesion Through Policies and Good Practices: A Focus on Local Development

The concept of governance initially emerged in the field of economics and business management with the objective of achieving greater efficiency. It was subsequently extended to the field of government management. In many countries, governance has become a topic of great importance as a result of the implementation of decentralization policies and the extension of popular participation in land use plans in the search for sustainable development. The study, developed in the Decentralized Autonomous Government of Portoviejo canton in the province of Manabí, had as its primary objective the verification of the knowledge of governance among decision-makers and other socially involved actors in the canton's land use plan in the search for sustainable local development. This was achieved through an analysis of the Plan, conceived and applied with the intention of fostering cohesion among the policies implemented. The study employed a combination of theoretical and empirical methods. The theoretical approach involved a review and analysis of the literature on the subject, while the empirical approach involved data collection through questionnaires administered to socially involved actors. This approach enabled the researchers to gain insights into the perceptions and experiences of these actors, and to assess the effectiveness of various governance practices.

Multi-attribute approach for selection of polymeric materials for manufacturing gears: A case study in the automotive industry

Automotive industry is characterized by mass production, a large share in the gross national income and high employment of workers with different knowledge and skills. Improving the production process, as well as product quality, is one of the most important tasks of automotive enterprise as well as government management. This research promotes a new fuzzy hybrid model for determining the priority of polymeric materials for manufacturing gears in an exact manner, which leads to an incremental improvement in the quality of the considered product. The analysis of polymeric materials and their characteristic is based on data from the relevant literature and experiences of the best practice. The relative importance of material characteristics is stated as fuzzy group decision making problem. The weights vector is determined by using the fuzzy Analytic Hierarchical Process and fuzzy geometric mean. The rank of polymeric materials is obtained by employing the proposed Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution with triangular fuzzy numbers. The fuzzy algebra rules have been used for determining: (i) distances from Fuzzy Positive Ideal Solutions and Fuzzy Negative Ideal Solutions and (ii) closeness coefficient values. The proposed fuzzy hybrid model testing and verification are performed on real data in an automotive enterprise.

Nexus between Ecological Conservation and Socio-Economic Development and its Dynamics

The relationship between the preservation of the environment and the advancement of the nation's socioeconomic system in India is characterized by a dynamic and intricate interaction that is essential for the continuous expansion of the country. This abstract investigates the interdependencies and complex dynamics that exist between the maintenance of natural systems and the advancement of socioeconomic conditions. When it comes to India, a nation that is home to a great biodiversity and faces substantial environmental issues, conservation measures are very necessary in order to preserve ecological equilibrium. Nevertheless, these efforts often overlap with socio-economic imperatives such as the reduction of poverty, the development of the economy, and the urbanization of the population. Through the enhancement of ecosystem services, the promotion of sustainable livelihoods, and the promotion of inclusive growth, this research investigates the ways in which ecological conservation projects might assist socio-economic development. On the other hand, it also studies the stresses that socio-economic growth puts on natural resources, as well as the need of integrated policies that bring conservation and economic goals into harmony with one another. This study shows the potential for synergies and trade-offs by conducting a review of policy frameworks and case studies. It also provides insights into techniques that may be used to create a sustainable equilibrium. In order to successfully navigate the obstacles and possibilities that exist at the junction of ecological conservation and socio-economic development in India, the results highlight the significance of collaborative governance, community engagement, and adaptive management.

The role of collaborative governance and total quality management on immigration services quality

This research aims to investigate the role of collaborative governance on the quality of immigration services and the role of Total Quality Management on immigration services quality. This research method uses a quantitative method approach, research data was obtained by distributing online questionnaires via the Google Form platform. The questionnaire is designed to contain statement items on a Likert scale of 1 to 7. A 7-point Likert scale can minimize measurement errors and be more precise. The Likert scale used in this research is (1) strongly disagree, (2) disagree, (3) quite disagree, (4) Neutral, (5) quite agree, (6) agree, (7) Strongly agree. The respondents for this research were 378 senior employees of the immigration department in Indonesia who were determined using a simple random sampling method. Analysis of research data uses the partial least squares (PLS) structural equation modeling (SEM) approach with data processing tools using SmartPLS 4.0 software. The variables in this research are the dependent variables, namely collaborative governance, Total Quality Management and the dependent variable is the quality of immigration services. The stages of data analysis are validity testing, reliability testing and significance testing or hypothesis testing. Based on the results of the analysis and discussion that have been presented in this research, this research uses the Partial Least Square (PLS) method for data analysis, it can be concluded as follows, it is concluded that collaborative governance has a positive and significant relationship to the quality of immigration services, Total Quality Management has a positive and significant relationship to the quality of immigration services. Implementing collaborative governance can encourage improvements in the quality of immigration services. Implementing Total Quality Management can encourage improvements in immigration services quality.

Status of monitoring and evaluation of Tonga’s Special Management Area program

Tonga’s Special Management Areas (SMAs) have been widely supported by the people of Tonga as a successful approach to the comanagement of their fisheries and marine resources. However, due to the dominant focus on expansion of the program over recent years, challenges remain for the effective and consistent monitoring and evaluation needed to understand program impacts. This review compiles all known ecological, fisheries, and socio-economic monitoring and evaluation reports related to Tonga’s Special Management Areas from 2010 onwards. A total of 25 projects with available reports were identified, with most examining ecological (42%) and socio-economic (42%) aspects of SMAs, whereas reporting on SMA fisheries data (e.g. catch) was limited to five available projects. Most studies also represented ‘baseline’ ecological and socio-economic surveys of SMAs during implementation. Only three studies have assessed the ecological impact of SMAs post intervention, and only one of these incorporated ‘follow-up’ surveys at a second time point. Among these, impacts remain mixed, with some SMAs resulting in larger and more abundant fish, but others showing no impact. Other monitoring challenges include no gender disaggregation of data, no monitoring of gleaning, haphazard monitoring by communities, and general concerns of cost, fit for purpose, and overinvestment. Although the limited available ecological data indicates that SMAs can increase fish size and abundance in some cases, rationalised, more efficient, and targeted monitoring is required to better understand and strengthen the functioning of SMAs and inform community and government management decisions.

Regional Governance in Ho Chi Minh City Metropolitan Area: Mechanisms and Challenges

Abstract This article explores regional governance in Ho Chi Minh City Metropolitan Area, a mechanism established by the central government to encourage collaboration among local authorities in the context of this metropolitan area becoming a large polycentric metropolitan region. We employ the content analysis method, collect and analyze secondary data, including theoretical research articles, legal documents, research papers, and news reports etc, to assess current regional governance mechanisms, identify challenges, and propose solutions to enhance the effectiveness of governance in Ho Chi Minh City Metropolitan Area. The regional governance mechanism includes a Central Steering Committee directing a Local Council at the regional level. The research results indicate that the current regional governance mechanism is characterized by a top-down approach, with provinces within the metropolitan area being under the direct management of the central government, lacking horizontal coordination among local authorities. This leads to various issues and challenges such as sluggish operation, inefficiency, and a lack of encouragement for voluntary collaboration among localities. Therefore, in the future, it is essential to introduce innovations in the governance of this metropolitan area.

Exploring Gender Involvement in Solid Waste Management in Ibadan, Nigeria: Roles, Challenges, and Opportunities for Sustainable Development

Solid waste management practice in Ibadan has been largely focused on the technical issues of waste disposal with little or no attention paid to the gender involved. This study examines gender involvement in solid waste management in Oluyole local government, Ibadan, Nigeria. Gender activities play an important role in solid waste management as there is clear understanding of the perceptions of both men and women that is required in waste management. Data analysis was based on 374 households/shop owners and 2 waste management companies by survey questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS. Results showed that waste management practices are influenced by the demographic factors such as income level. The result also shows that both gender handles solid waste effectively but the women participation are found to be higher than that of men in some areas of waste management practices. The study concludes that proper integration of both men and women into the existing solid waste management can lead to sustainable management practices and possibly alleviate poverty. Based on this research results, recommendations are made to improve gender involvement in solid waste management for sustainable development in Ibadan, Nigeria.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND REAL EARNINGS MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIAN LISTED FINANCIAL FIRMS

The focus of the study is the examination of the relationship that exists between corporate governance and real earnings management in Nigerian listed financial firms, with attention on three corporate governance variables (board tenure, board expertise and CEO ownership). The study adopts a longitudinal research design. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and panel regression analysis technique, with emphasis on the random effect model, were used for data analysis. A purposive sample of thirty seven (37) firms, out of the Forty nine (49) financial firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group, at year end 31st December, 2022 was studied for a period of seven years, 2016 to 2022. Findings from data analysis revealed that board expertise and CEO ownership have insignificant but positive relationships with real earnings management. In addition, board tenure was found to be significantly but negatively related to real earnings management. The correlation analysis revealed that there is a negative correlation between the variables board expertise, CEO ownership and real earnings management. Also, board tenure has a positive correlation with REM. The study recommends that directors of companies should be encouraged to spend longer time on the board as this will serve as incentive to avoid unfavourable earnings management.

공공기관의 사회적 기업가 정신이 ESG경영을 통해 조직성과에 미치는 영향

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of social entrepreneurship in public institutions on organizational performance through ESG management in a situation where social entrepreneurship is receiving attention as an innovative solution as more and more social problems are emerging in modern society. That is, this study aimed to examine whether social entrepreneurship, which is a public institution's disposition and organizational culture including proactiveness, innovativeness, risk-taking, and social-oriented, affects the sub-elements of ESG management, namely environment, society, and governance management, and improves organizational performance. A survey method was used to collect data to verify the research hypothesis and model. The survey was conducted for 30 days from March 5 to April 5, 2024, targeting members of public institutions in Gyeongsangbuk-do, and a total of 285 responses were received. After excluding 13 incomplete responses, 262 questionnaires were used in the final analysis. Data were analyzed using the SPSS version 26.0 and AMOS version 26.0 statistical programs. The analysis results showed that the social entrepreneurship spirit of public institutions, including proactiveness, innovativeness, risk-taking, and social-oriented, affects the sub-elements of ESG management, namely environment, society, and governance management, thereby improving organizational performance. The results of this study suggest that the social entrepreneurship spirit of public institutions is an important factor in improving management strategy and performance.

PENGARUH PENERAPAN AKUNTANSI BERBASIS AKRUAL, GOOD GOVERNANCE, DAN PENGAWASAN PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN TERHADAP PENCEGAHAN FRAUD PADA KEUANGAN DAERAH

This study aims to analyze the effect of accrual-based accounting implementation, good governance, and financial management supervision on fraud prevention in regional finances. This research method is quantitative with the type of causality research. The data collection technique used by researchers in this study was a questionnaire method. The population in this study were subjects related to the research that the authors conducted at the secretariat of the Surakarta Privy Council. The sampling criteria set are employees or structural officials of the finance department who are in the secretariat of the Surakarta Keresidenan council. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling technique. The data source used by this researcher is primary data. Data analysis techniques are measured on a Likert scale using SPSS 20 software with data quality tests, classical assumption tests, and hypothesis testing. The results of this study are that the application of accrual-based accounting has a significant effect on fraud prevention both partially and simultaneously. Good governance has a significant effect on fraud prevention. Financial management supervision has no effect on fraud prevention