American Journal of Economics and Business Management

University Student’s Perspective on Convenient Food: With Special Reference to Bilaspur City Chhattisgarh

Dr. Chandrawati Nirala, Dr. Neha Gaikwad — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0500

Many students do not have time or cooking skills to prepare food especially students who live as tenants and paying guests. The students go for convenient food specially baked or fried food, partially cooked food, frozen items, beverages, and precut sprouts and fruits. The main objectives of the paper are: to study types of convenient food, examine the drivers for the consumption of convenient food, also study students' preferences and buying behavior attitudes towards convenient food. The study is descriptive in nature and based on secondary data. A structured closed-ended questionnaire has been formed for University students. The questionnaire was filled out by 60 students to conduct this study. A bar graph has been used to show the preferences and answers to questions. The drivers of food consumption among students are food price the major economic driver influencing purchase decisions and consumption and the Physical environment (availability and accessibility of food products, food retail environments, and time).

The Effect of Introducing Mandatory Clauses on Procurement Documents: An Evaluation of the Perception of Procurement Professionals in Alberta, Canada

Dr. Olawale AMUZAT, Ndifreke Akaninyene ENO — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0500

The study sought to evaluate the effect of introducing mandatory clauses on procurement documents as perceived by the procurement professionals in Alberta, Canada. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The location of the study was Alberta, Canada. The population consisted of procurement officials in Alberta. Purposive sampling technique was used to select a total of 12 respondents. Research instruments, (self-administered questionnaires) via email, Face to face and/ or zoom interviews with key stakeholders were used for the study. From executive management, management. Focus group discussions with procurement professionals. across ministries and project Managers. The data were analysed as interviews and focus group discussions, qualitative, thematic analysis and transcription. Cronbach’s alpha co-efficient was used to check internal consistency and reliability of scale. From the study it was concluded that there is much effect of introducing mandatory clauses on procurement documents perceived by procurement professionals. Mandatory requirements are important to highlight as a proposal which must meet these to be compliant. One of the recommendations made from the study states that managers should always have in their consciousness, the need to improve the outcome of the project though such value initiatives as effective time management, cost reduction, continuous improvement, rewarding those that finish the project before time, good relationship among the parties, further innovations, flexibility and many more.

Social Capital and Venture Performance of Firms in the Hospitality Industry in Rivers State, Nigeria

Gbarakae, Sampson Godae, Letam, Noble Sordum, Ajuka, Humphrey Monday — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0500

This study examines the relationship between social capital and venture performance of firms in the hospitality industry in Rivers State, Nigeria. The study adopted a Cross sectional survey design was adopted for this study. The population of the study comprises of 153 Hospitality industry in Rivers state as derived from the Nigerian business directory. This is based on information available to the researcher from https://www.directory.org.ng/listcompany-tourism_and_hospitality_industry. The study adopted the census sampling method. The respondents of this study were the managers of the industry from which the chief executive officer (CEO) and General manager (GM) making 2 mangers from each were taken. With two (2) managers from each firm and the total number of firms in hospitality industry at 153, we have 306 respondents for the study.The instrument that was used for data collection in this study is a structured questionnaire. The reliability index was .887 using Cronbach's Alpha which implies that the items are reliable. Hypotheses were tested using Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient at 0.05 significance level. The partial correlation was used to analyses the controlling variable which is organizational culture. The study revealed that there is a moderate significant relationship between structural capital and measures of venture performance of firms in the hospitality industry in Rivers State, Nigeria. there is a moderate significant relationship between relational capital and measures of venture performance of firms in the hospitality industry in Rivers State, Nigeria. In conclusion, organizational culture plays a critical role in the success of hotels in Rivers state, Nigeria. By prioritizing social capital, structural capital, relational capital, and cognitive capital, hotel owners and managers can create a supportive and productive work environment that fosters market growth, profitability, and efficiency. The study recommended among others that Hospitality industry should improve upon rational capital in order to enhance market shares.

Pioneering AI-Driven Fraud Detection and AML Strategies: Transforming Azerbaijan's Banking Landscape through Innovative Machine Learning Algorithms and Behavioral Analytics

Ramin Abbasov — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0500

The essay aims to examine how AI-based strategies for fraud detection and AML in Azerbaijan’s banking establishments are potentially capable of playing a transformational role. It explores the fact that fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) are current issues and, hence, provides the reader with novel machine learning algorithms and behavior analytics built by the author. Research shows that these methods are good at discerning fraud and identifying people who are sly. The paper also covers the matter of implementation barriers and presents ideas for successful implementation, creating a better way for more secure and effective banks in the Azerbaijani context.

Economic Essence And Content Of Accounting For Financial Results In Joint-Stock Companies

Azizbek Khurramov — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0500

Financial results are the most important economic indicator that characterizes the results of an organization’s activities and the efficiency of using its resources. It is generally accepted that the financial result is the final result of the organization’s economic activity, which is expressed in the form of profit or loss. Information about the financial results of the organization’s activities, the receipt of profit or loss from financial and economic activities is of interest to all interested users of the information. Thus, tax authorities assess budget revenues; investors - the attractiveness of investing capital in the organization; owners - the quality of production and financial management of the administration; business partners - the success of the organization and the availability of resources to pay off its obligations.

Aspects Related to Conduct of Environmental Audit

Misirov Komoliddin Mamasabirovich, Ganiev Shahriddin Vohidovich — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0500

This article covers aspects of environmental audit, ensuring environmental safety, reducing anthropogenic impact on the environment, eliminating environmental problems, and sustainable development of the country's economy.

Categorization of Expenses and Organizational Aspects of Management Accounting Processes in Animal Husbandry

Menglikulov Bakhtiyor Yusupovich — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0500

This article describes the problems of agricultural activity in Uzbekistan, including the legal and regulatory support for recording biological assets. The definitions and approaches of economists to the issue of biological assets and their accounting are studied. The content of international and republican regulatory documents on the recognition and accounting of agricultural activities, in particular biological assets, has been studied. Conclusions were drawn and proposals were made to improve the legal framework for accounting of biological assets.

Improvement of Normative and Legal Provision of Accounting of Biological Assets In Uzbekistan

Yusupova Mahfuza Bakhtiyar kizi — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0500

and regulatory support for recording biological assets. The definitions and approaches of economists to the issue of biological assets and their accounting are studied. The content of international and republican regulatory documents on the recognition and accounting of agricultural activities, in particular biological assets, has been studied. Conclusions were drawn and proposals were made to improve the legal framework for accounting of biological assets.

Review of Bridging the Financial Inclusion Gap: A Strategic Framework for Digital Financial Management Solutions

Hisham Noori Hussain Al-Hashimy — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0500

Purpose – The main task of this evaluation is to provide a comprehensive strategy guideline that could, without any doubt, fill the void for financial exclusion by digital financial management solutions. The aim is to evaluate how digital innovations can provide a platform for the financially disadvantaged to be incorporated into the financial system through more equitable economic growth and development.

Design/Methodology/Approach – his study will deal solely with the content through a comprehensive review of related literature and case studies of successful implementations in various regions. Therefore, this study's methodology is blended in that it brings out both quantitative concerning the effects and qualitative evaluations that shed light on participation and acceptability. The framework development is iterative and inclusive, airing opinions authentic from stakeholders such as fintech startups, financial institutions, and community groups.

Findings – They concluded that building superior digital financial management systems depends on a user-oriented approach, robust regulatory environments, and inter-policy coordination among banks, tech companies, and financial government institutions. Among the outcomes are easier access to financial services, disseminated financial literacy, and historically ignored communities, i.e. economic inclusion.

Originality/Value – It also enhances understanding of the academic and practical aspects of financial inclusion technology components and regulations, as brought up in my new model. It ensures that those involved in financial inclusion are informed about the logistics and the best technology tools for implementing greater financial inclusion.

Features of Financial Modeling and Human Resource Management in Investment Analysis Projects of Industrial Enterprise

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0500

This article examines the features of financial modeling and analysis of labor resources in the field of public-private partnership (PPP) investment projects. Procedural issues and stages of implementation of public-private partnership investment projects are considered, and a methodology for financial analysis of projects in terms of attracting and effectively using investments in labor resources is given. The explorer aims to provide valuable information to improve the profitability of an investment project.

This article provides scientific proposals and practical recommendations for the analysis of investment projects, taking into account the peculiarities of the development of labor resources in industrial enterprises in the context of public-private partnerships.

The Role of Strategic Ambidexterity in Achieving Strategic Performance an Empirical Study in Al-Kafeel University

Laith shinawah Hassan Al-jabiri — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0500

The objective of this research is to provide a conceptual framework that may explain the connection between strategic ambidexterity and strategic performance along the dimensions of strategic performance, which include the financial viewpoint, the customer perspective, the internal operations perspective, and the learning and growth perspective.

The importance of the study stems from the positive impact of the variables under study and its reflection on achieving the organization’s goals.

The problem of the study was the lack of interest in the Iraqi work environment in using the variables under study as a tool to raise the level of organizations’ activity to achieve the principle of efficiency at work. Hence, the study was applied by distributing a questionnaire at Al-Kafeel University to a sample consisting of 98 respondents, and it was analyzed using SPSS 20.

The most important conclusions of the study are that There is a clear and direct relationship between strategic ambidexterity and strategic performance, with strategic ambidexterity having a favorable impact on strategic performance. The most important recommendations that came out of the study were that the organization studied must take into account the impact of strategic ambidexterity on strategic performance.