International Journal of Management studies and Social Science Research

Yuwei Hou 1, Hong Wang 2

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJMSSSR.2024.5001

ABSTRACT: With the strengthening of international environmental and climate governance treaties, China is expected to bear more responsibilities in emissions reduction as a populous country. The new energy vehicle (NEV) industry represents a sustainable future and embodies China's commitment to low-carbon responsibilities. As a strategic sector of the national economy, the industry produces numerous mature brands venturing overseas. In 2022, the Chinese brand BYD surpassed Tesla to become the global leader in sales. How did China's new energy vehicle (NEV) industry achieve internationalization? And how did BYD stand out among them? The study takes China's new energy vehicles (NEVs) as the research object to explore the internationalization path, through quantitative analysis of changes in trade data from an industry perspective and qualitative analysis of BYD's successful internationalization strategies from the enterprise perspective. The study discovers the significant role played by Belt and Road countries in this process, has a deeper understanding of the industry's internationalization process through BYD strategy, and provides valuable insights for the subsequent development of high-end green industries.

Keyword: New energy vehicles, BYD, low-carbon, high-end industry, going global, green driven

Tania Jannatul Kubra

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJMSSSR.2024.5002

ABSTRACT: The result of this research showed that flood impacts directly on the performance of the primary school-going students. The study discovered that students' access to their educational rights was disrupted and that there were significant levels of sensitivity to the effects of flooding. According to the findings, both public and private assets incur more damage during a flood disaster. The study suggests educating students about disasters and getting acquainted with them so they can adapt to their impacts. The operation of education in good facilities increases the quality of education and improves overall student performance. The study's findings demonstrated that floods had a direct effect on elementary school pupils' academic performance. The study found that there were notable levels of sensitivity to the impacts of floods and that students' access to their rights to an education was hindered. The results show that after a flood disaster, assets owned by the public and private sectors sustain more damage. According to the study, in order for pupils to be able to adjust to the effects of catastrophes, they need learn about and get familiar with them. When education is conducted in well-maintained facilities, both the overall performance of students and the quality of instruction are enhanced.

Keyword: Floods, Infrastructures, Vulnerability, Student Performance, Education.

Tabeth Chinokopota 1, Grace Kuda Portia Ngorora-Madzimure 2, Nothando Msipa 3 and Thomas Brighton Bhebhe

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJMSSSR.2024.5003

ABSTRACT: The purpose of the review was to establish the relationship between entrepreneurship skills development and a sustainable education system. The introduction of entrepreneurship skills development into the education system in Zimbabwe was meant to equip students with life skills. Currently, the education system focuses mainly on theoretical components, a thing that has caused high unemployment among school leavers. The study noted that the continued production of job-seekers instead of job-creators by schools, colleges and universities in Zimbabwe has affected the sustainability of the education system. This review established that entrepreneurship skills development and a sustainable education system are closely linked. The review noted that to government and parents, the purpose of sending children to school at high costs is to prepare them for life and if after education, school-leavers cannot be absorbed in in the job market, it is a waste of time and resources. It was also a finding of this review that entrepreneurship training in schools, colleges and universities significantly lowers unemployment since it equips students with innovative skills to generate income by producing goods and services. To develop entrepreneurial skills among students, the review recommended that authorities should review the curriculum in schools, colleges and universities to make entrepreneurial training mandatory. Students as early as primary school should know that to eke a living, one must grab opportunities, utilise resources, through production of goods and services, penetrate the market, make money and that it is with such money that a person can meet the other basic needs.

Keyword: entrepreneurship, skills development, sustainable education system.

Adeola Esther, ADESIDA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJMSSSR.2024.5004

ABSTRACT: the procurement and supply activity of organizations is one which spans both internal service and business-to-business services, this is an important activity found in all organizations, public, private, governmental and charities and can be responsible for a large amount of spending. The huge amount involved makes the management of procurement important; hence, the study investigate the effect of procurement management on employee’s productivity in some selected pharmacy in Akoko North East, Ondo state. A cross-sectional survey research design was used in carrying out this study. The population of this study was 10 registered Pharmacy in Akoko North East Local government in Ondo state, the total number of respondents are 20, two (2) respondents from each pharmacy, making 20 in total. The study uses all the population, because of the few respondents. Data were analyzed using descriptive (frequencies, percentage, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential (regression) statistics with the use of SPSS statistical packages version 23. Using regression analysis, the results revealed that there was significant relationship among the procurement management, using procurement management Planning as a variable to measured procurement management and employee productivity (F= 17.305; p < 0.005). The study recommends that organization should planned their procurement system very well so that they will not always be out of stock,

Keyword:Procurement management, employee productivity, procurement planning, Organization, Employee

TIARNI DUHA 1, ELIYUNUS WARUWU 2

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJMSSSR.2024.5005

ABSTRACT:The era of globalization supports increased development in all fields, both national development and regional development. Especially in this era, regional freedom in formulating and establishing policies for government administration, development, and services to the community that are more open to the implementation of regional autonomy. So that regions can also prepare development plans that are tailored to regional needs and the aspirations of local communities so that planned development can be right on target for community welfare and budget efficiency. In connection with the above, the Regional Medium Term Development Plan (RPJMD) for Nias Regency for 2019-2022 is an elaboration of the vision, mission, and program of the Regional Head whose preparation is guided by the Long Term Regional Development Plan (RPJPD) for Nias Regency for 2005 - 2025 with continues to pay attention to the National Medium Term Development Plan (RPJMN) which contains the direction of regional financial policies, regional development strategies, general policies, and programs of Regional Work Units, across Regional Work Units, and regional programs accompanied by work plans within the regulatory framework and indicative funding framework. So, in conducting this research, the author aims to analyze the function and role of the budget in planning and controlling regional development during the 2019-2022 period. Apart from that, it is also to analyze the regional development financing process in Nias Regency during the 2019-2022 period. As well as to analyze the 2019-2022 Nias Regency Regional Medium Term Development Plan (RPJMD) in providing direction for sustainable regional development. Results of this research

Keyword:Nias, Autonomy, Budget, Financing, RPJMD.

Diana Kandie and Dr. Abel

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJMSSSR.2024.5006

ABSTRACT:Managing the knowledge of an organization contributes to its competitive advantage. It has been tested elsewhere that knowledge management relates to competitive advantage, but not to farms in Nakuru County, Kenya. The project therefore set out to assess how knowledge management relates to competitive advantage as regards to farms doing flower growing in the identified area of Nakuru County in Kenya. This study mainly concerned evaluation of the effects of knowledge management dimensions, which included conversion, application, acquisition and protection on competitive advantage. This study applied descriptive survey research approach. The target population included 839 workers from 14 flower farms in Molo County. Consistency of factors was tested in an attempt to understand the research tool reliability. Content validity was determined by the researcher in collaboration with the supervisor and the opinion of an expert and tests on the instruments. Data was collected by questionnaire. The obtained data evaluated using SPSS to derive descriptive statistics, which included measures of central tendency, tables and graphs. The descriptive statistics affirmed Knowledge acquisition, knowledge conversion, knowledge application, knowledge protection, and competitive advantage among the firms. Inferential regression analysis was done, in which the independent variables were the knowledge management dimensions that included knowledge acquisition, knowledge conversion, knowledge application and knowledge protection, while the dependent variable was competitive advantage. The tests results showed that 25.4% of the total variation in the measurement of competitive advantage was explained by knowledge management. Further, the F-value of 6.716, p-value (0.000) < 0.05 level of significance (2-tailed) indicated that there was a statistically significant relationship between knowledge management and competitive advantage at the 95% confidence level. Thus, knowledge management influenced competitive advantage among the flower firms. The study will help flower industry stakeholders, including flower farm workers and managers understand the value of establishing knowledge management skills for a sustainable competitive advantage. Research results can act as a self-assessment tool for knowledge management capabilities to increase an organization's competitive advantage. The research findings and recommendations will be of great relevance to flower farm management to understand the value of knowledge management capabilities and how they improve the efficiency and innovation of their operations.

Keyword:Knowledge Management and Competitive Advantage