Perceived Economic Empowerment through Self-Help Groups: A Statistical Study of Scheduled Caste Women in Ramgarh District, Jharkhand, India | Chapter 9 | Economics, Business and Management: Recent Advances Vol. 1

 

The issue of financial inclusion and economic upliftment among marginalised sections, particularly Scheduled Caste (SC) women, continues to pose a major challenge in India’s development process, including in Jharkhand. In this context, Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have emerged as a crucial mechanism for promoting socio-economic advancement and empowerment at the grassroots level. Participation in SHGs not only enables women to achieve financial independence but also helps them acquire essential skills and strengthens their collective voice within their communities.

 

This study aims to examine the transformative impact of SHGs on the economic empowerment of SC women in Ramgarh district, Jharkhand. A total of 100 women associated with SHGs across five blocks—Gola, Mandu, Chitarpur, Ramgarh, and Patratu—were selected for the study. Data was collected through structured questionnaires and interviews, and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test was applied to assess changes in participants’ economic conditions before and after joining SHGs.

 

The findings reveal a statistically significant improvement in key economic indicators after participation in SHGs, highlighting their strong positive influence on economic empowerment. There has been a notable increase in members’ annual income and savings, along with improvements in employment duration. These results demonstrate the tangible benefits of SHG involvement in enhancing livelihood opportunities and financial stability.

 

The study further suggests that sustained efforts—particularly through targeted training and skill development programs aligned with local market demands—are essential to maintain and expand these gains. It also emphasises the need for further research and supportive policy initiatives to strengthen and extend SHG programs, ensuring continued positive impact on the lives of Scheduled Caste women.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Manisha Kumari
Department of Commerce and Business Management, Ranchi University, Ranchi, India.

 

Shashi Shekhar Murmu
Department of Commerce and Business Management, Ranchi University, Ranchi, India.

 

Rinki Kumari
Department of Commerce and Business Management, Ranchi University, Ranchi, India.

 

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Challenges and Proffered Strategies in Attaining Quality Technical Vocational Education and Training in Zimbabwean Tertiary Institutions: Evaluating Insider Perspectives | Chapter 2 | An Overview ofD Literature, Language and Education Research Vol. 5

 

Zimbabwe has made significant efforts to promote Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to enhance graduates’ employable skills and boost economies. TVET is defined as an educational process that focuses on the acquisition of practical skills, and an understanding of technologies and related sciences necessary for employment in a particular occupation or trade. The implementation of TVET is on the premise that students develop the requisite skills necessary to increase their employability and for the development of the economy through entrepreneurship. In Zimbabwe, TVET is incorporated into two levels of education: secondary and tertiary, to come up with an education system that mitigates poverty through the creation of employment. The study sought to ascertain the challenges and proffered strategies for attaining TVET programmes in Zimbabwean tertiary institutions. A qualitative approach was used, and a case study design was employed. Two research questions guided the study. The data collection instruments were interviews, document analysis and focus group discussions. The participants were selected through purposive sampling. The study revealed the following challenges: lack of TVET training facilities, poor teaching methods, poor funding, deplorable facilities, and routine assessment of students' competencies. The following strategies were proffered: deliberate continual professional development of TVET lecturers, provision of adequate training facilities, and mobilisation of the requisite financial resources. This study concluded that a workable quality assurance mechanism should be put in place, and the TVET Line Ministry should monitor and supervise the training process to ensure that graduates are adequately prepared for the needs of the industry. It was recommended that the central government, policymakers, and all TVET providers should deliberately focus on strengthening quality assurance in all the TVET tertiary institutions.

 

Author (s) Details

Abigirl Mawonedzo
Department of Art Design and Technology Education, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe.

 

Wilson Banda
Department of Educational Foundations, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/aoller/v5/1887

Impact of Leadership Styles and Their Influences on the Growth of Fintech Start-ups in Zambia | Chapter 7 | New Advances in Business, Management and Economics Vol. 7

Fintech is the adoption of new technology that seeks to improve and automate the delivery and provision of financial services in business. Fintech firms that are emerging in economies have also disrupted the financial market space through their innovativeness and technological approaches to conducting business. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in financial technology (Fintech) research. This study set out to examine the relationship between leadership styles and the firm growth of Fintech start-ups in Zambia. A quantitative design employing a cross-sectional survey with the use of a Likert questionnaire was conducted on the leaders of top-performing Fintech firms in Zambia, as recognised by Tracxn in its May 2020 report. The dependent variable for the study was firm growth.  The study includes three leadership styles as independent variables (transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire leadership styles). Leadership styles were measured using the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire. The most important finding is that, in Zambia, Fintech start-up growth is closely linked to transformational leadership, whereas transactional leadership has a minor impact. Laissez-faire leadership and firm growth have a weak but positive correlation. Two primary contributions to the Fintech literature are made by the study. First, the results can assist scholars in elucidating leadership styles that forecast Fintech start-up growth. Second, the creators of Fintech companies will be aware of the key leadership philosophies that can propel start-ups forward. The study has helped to show that firms that have embraced transformational leadership styles and varied their use of transactional and laissez-faire leadership approaches are more likely to experience Fintech firm growth. The limitations of this study relate to the sample size, the need to consider other readership styles, and the use of qualitative and longitudinal designs that would provide more insights and validation.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Progress Choongo
Department of Operations and Supply Chain Management, School of Business, The Copperbelt University, Jambo Driver, Kitwe, P.O. Box 21692, Zambia.

 

Mungu Chileshe
School of Business Graduate Studies, The Copperbelt University, Jambo Driver, Kitwe, P.O. Box 21692, Zambia.

Christine Nakamba Lesa
Department of Operations and Supply Chain Management, School of Business, The Copperbelt University, Jambo Driver, Kitwe, P.O. Box 21692, Zambia.

 

Bruce Mwiya
Department of Business Administration, School of Business, The Copperbelt University, Jambo Driver, Kitwe, P.O. Box 21692, Zambia.

 

Thomas Kweku Taylor
School of Business Graduate Studies, The Copperbelt University, Jambo Driver, Kitwe, P.O. Box 21692, Zambia.

 

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nabme/v7/5309

The Role of University Education in Fostering Student Entrepreneurship: The Case of Durban University of Technology, South Africa | Chapter 5 | Contemporary Issues of Business and Management: The Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics (ICBMD), Edition 1

 South Africa faces challenges of economic sluggishness. Thus, the significant role and positive influence of entrepreneurship and the advancement of entrepreneurial culture in educational, economic and social expansion in South Africa cannot be underestimated. Due to higher unemployment rates constantly corroding job prospects, it is acknowledgeable to accept that entrepreneurship would be reflected as the succeeding career option, nevertheless, university alumni possess very slight attention to becoming entrepreneurs. The study aims to identify the role of university education in promoting entrepreneurship among students. Using mixed approach of qualitative and quantitative, the researcher collected information through the use of questionnaires and structured interviews with student entrepreneurs.  A sample size of 253 was used.  For structured interviews, a sample of 10 was used.  Quantitative data were processed using SPSS Version 28, through graphs and tables. The results revealed that the approach to introducing graduates to the entrepreneurial mindset and the range of abilities required in the global labour market is to incorporate entrepreneurship education within the curriculum. The study revealed such an approach needs support from other government institutions. The study concluded that there was a significant relationship between entrepreneurship education and business success among alumni as it nurtured the foundation for networking and corroborations that contributed to the development of an entrepreneurial mindset.

 

Author (s) Details

Mary-Ann Nokulunga Nhleko
Department of Entrepreneurial Studies and Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, South Africa.

 

Joe Kumbirai Karambakuwa
Department of Entrepreneurial Studies and Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, South Africa.

 

Musawenkosi Ngibe
Information and Corporate Management, Faculty of Accounting and Informatics, Durban University of Technology, South Africa.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-49238-29-9/CH5

The Promotion of Entrepreneurship as Catalyst for Inclusive Industrialization in South Africa | Chapter 13 | Economics and Entrepreneurship: The Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics (ICBMD), Edition 1

Entrepreneurship has long been recognized as a critical driver of economic growth, job creation, and innovation, particularly in the context of developing countries. In South Africa, entrepreneurship holds significant promise as a key component for fostering inclusive industrialization and advancing socio-economic development. The promotion of entrepreneurship within the industrialization agenda has the potential to empower marginalized communities, promote equitable access to economic opportunities, and drive sustainable economic growth. Despite the recognized importance of entrepreneurship in fostering inclusive industrialization, South Africa continues to face significant challenges in harnessing the full potential of entrepreneurship for economic development. Therefore, this study aims to assess the existing body of literature on the promotion of entrepreneurship as a catalyst for inclusive industrialization in South Africa. Specifically, seeking to identify key themes, challenges, and opportunities related to the integration of entrepreneurship into industrialization strategies in South Africa. The study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to ensure transparency, rigor, and reproducibility. A comprehensive search of multiple electronic databases, including Scopus (Elsevier), Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Sabinet, Education Resources Information Centre (ERIC), Journal Storage (JSTOR), and EBSCOhost, were conducted to identify relevant studies published between 2020-224. Key themes identified include the role of entrepreneurship in job creation, economic empowerment, and innovation within the industrialization context. The results highlighted the challenges such as access to finance, regulatory barriers, skills shortages, and market access constraints faced by entrepreneurs in South Africa. Additionally, the results identified opportunities for enhancing entrepreneurship through policy interventions, capacity-building initiatives, and stakeholder collaborations to foster inclusive industrial development. The study recommends the need for targeted policy interventions to address barriers to entrepreneurship, such as improving access to finance, streamlining regulatory processes, and enhancing skills development programs.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Mpubane Emanuel Matlala
Durban University of Technology, South Africa.

 

Thandukwazi Richman Ncube
Durban University of Technology, South Africa.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-49238-53-4/CH13

Effect of Gender on Access to Loans and Borrowed Amount in Malawi | Chapter 4 | Business, Management and Economics: Research Progress Vol. 10

Access to loans is vital for households to supplement their current flow of income as they strive to meet their consumption and investment expenditure needs. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of gender on access to loans and the amount of money that is borrowed. Gender disparities in access to loans put one gender at an economic disadvantage that might expose them to exploitation in marriages and society at large. This research used a cross-section national data set called the Fifth Integrated Household Survey (IHS 5) that was collected from 2019 to 2020 by the National Statistical Office (NSO). Data were analyzed quantitatively by using descriptive statistics and econometric models. A probit model was used to assess the effect of gender on access to credit and a multiple regression model was used to determine the effect of gender on the amount of money a household borrowed. The key findings of this study show that being female significantly increases the probability of accessing loans by 0.049 or 5 percent compared to male counterparts. However, it reduces the amount of borrowed money by 22 percent on average compared to male borrowers. Education was found to have a positive effect on both access to credit and the amount of credit. To increase the amount of money that women borrow, the study recommends that public loan programs like the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) must put in place deliberate mechanisms aimed at increasing the amount of money they lend to women. A policy that makes the government a grantor when women want to borrow large amounts of money was proposed. This would encourage women to increase the amount borrowed and also raise lenders' trust in female borrowers.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Elisa Nathan Ebiyamu
School of Commerce, Malawi College of Accountancy, Malawi.

 

George Kaudza-Masina
School of Postgraduate Studies, Malawi College of Accountancy, Malawi.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/bmerp/v10/3424

A Digital Infrastructure Perspective for Accelerated Rural Entrepreneurship | Chapter 8 | Contemporary Research in Business, Management and Economics Vol. 8

 

Within the technological context associated with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) as well as the technological implications of the Covid-19 pandemic, digitalization has increased. Given that rural entrepreneurs have traditionally lagged behind in many facets of competitiveness, the purpose of this study was to explore the question: How can digital infrastructure accelerate small business entrepreneurship in a rural community in the Eastern Cape Province? The study was based on a qualitative design related to participant observations and document analysis. Participating in a meeting between entrepreneurs, academics and Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) officials and analyzing the discussion areas and behaviours of participants allowed the objectives of the study to be achieved. It was found that virtual infrastructure development excited the respondents and inspired the business and developmental aspirations of participants. Participants provided that digital infrastructure development in rural Eastern Cape would foster economic development, close the digital divide, widen small enterprise development models, ensure inclusive economic participation and create new business opportunities. It was also provided that digital infrastructure creates entrepreneurial linkages that would promote business ecosystems in rural areas and foster general economic advancement in rural areas. This study resulted in the need to recommend government to increase digital support and investment in rural areas.

 

Author(s)details:-

 

Dr. Nteboheng Patricia Mefi
Department of Administration and Information Management, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa.

 

Samson Nambei Asoba
Department of Administration and Information Management, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa.

 

Please See the book here :-  https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/crbme/v8/8109E

Prioritisation of the Practical Component of Higher Education Entrepreneurship Education | Chapter 2 | Contemporary Research in Business, Management and Economics Vol. 8

 

Entrepreneurship is globally accepted as a critical component of national and local development. Research has become increasingly interested in the various ways in which entrepreneurial activity can be realized. This study was formulated to explore the perspectives of students of entrepreneurship at a selected University on the prioritization of the practical component in their studies. The prioritisation of the practical component of entrepreneurial education was deemed to be important in enhancing the transition of entrepreneurial intentions to real entrepreneurial activity. The specific study question was: How can the practical component of the entrepreneurship course be effectively implemented for entrepreneurial intentions to become real entrepreneurship practice among graduates? The study adopted a focus group discussion technique for data collection involving fourteen (14) students of entrepreneurship in their final year. The results showed that the students felt there was a need to shift from classroom-based teaching to a more practically oriented and industry-linked form of entrepreneurship education. The students also suggested the relevance of blending practical activities with entrepreneurship theory or starting entrepreneurship education with practicals for the learners to realize the value of hands-on activities early. The results of the study also indicated the need for contextually relevant entrepreneurial education that is based on the ubuntu principle of African societies. Students felt entrepreneurship education should strengthen such attitudes as resilience, hard work and perseverance which the learners acquired early in their families.

 

Author(s)details:-

 

Nteboheng Patricia Mefi
Department of Administration and Information Management, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa.

 

Samson Nambei Asoba
Department of Administration and Information Management, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa.

 

Please See the book here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/crbme/v8/8110E

Design in the Field of Entrepreneurship | Chapter 6 | Contemporary Research in Business, Management and Economics Vol. 1

In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the use of design thinking in entrepreneurship. However, few studies have explored the application, potential and challenges of design thinking from a global perspective. In order to better understand how design thinking can contribute to innovation, entrepreneurship, this article considers entrepreneurship as a topic for design research and provides a critical review of researchers' explorations of how to apply design thinking to entrepreneurship. in this paper Six hundred and seventy-two observations were made in different design areas. Factors relevant to the overall design evaluation in the field of entrepreneurship were identified by SIMPLE linear regression (OLS).

These themes not only highlight the potential for the application of design thinking as a mindset and methodology necessary for innovation, entrepreneurship, but also emphasize the nature of design as a social process.

Author(s) Details:

Amina Aouini,
Faculty of Economics and Management of SFAX, Tunisia.

Amel Ghrab,
University of Gabes, Tunisia.

Chokri Abdennadher,
Faculty of Economics and Management of SFAX, Tunisia.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/CRBME-V1/article/view/13491

Empowering the Invisible: Unveiling the Women Homeworkers in Thailand’s Digital Economy | Chapter 2 | An Overview on Business, Management and Economics Research Vol. 9

 The study examines issues of gender relations and the use of ICTs for economic activities among women homeworkers in Thailand’s digital economy. Home-based work (subcontracted work to be done at home) is widespread in all regions of Thailand. Most homeworkers use their houses as the workplace for producing textiles and garments, wood products, basketry, artificial flower making, food processing, leather goods and plastics, metal products and jewelry, and then deliver them to the employers or business mediators. This is not the same as production for direct sale. In 2007, the National Statistical Office (NSO) reported that out of the 249,290 households, there were 440,251 people earning their livelihoods through homeworking. Of this number, 337,526 or slightly more than three quarters of them were women and 102,725 were men similar to NSO, 2019 found more than half of Thai women are under the informal economy track. This study builds on previous research conducted in 2006 on the status of women homeworkers in Thailand and their use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to promote economic empowerment and generate new income opportunities. Social and community development that allows for participatory approaches to local development and management, including the revival and transmission of Thai cultural diversity, such as way of life, customs, values and local wisdom. Since 2006, Thailand has undergone numerous social, economic, and political changes. Acknowledging the problems homeworkers face, in 2010, the Thai Parliament passed the Homeworkers Protection Act B.E. 2553 and a social protection policy came into force in 2011 till currently. The law mandates fair wages, including equal pay for men and women doing the same job. Even though this Act is in effect, most homeworkers are still not aware of their legal rights and keep working under unfair conditions. The enabling and disabling environments for women who work from home will be discussed in this research study, along with the awareness and capacity of these individuals to improve their circumstances, as well as their access to and management of resources for using ICT to grow their businesses in Thailand's rapidly expanding digital economy. It will also look at how women use ICT for gender equality, as well as how these initiatives affect gender governance and women's economic empowerment.

Author(s) Details:

Kamolrat Intaratat,
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/AOBMER-V9/article/view/13404

Promoting Entrepreneurial Development through Millet Processing in Raichur District, Karnataka, India | Chapter 10 | Research Advances and Challenges in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 4

Millets are small grain crops and are also known as mighty millets because of their nutrients. Processing of millets provides an opportunity for income generation and also ensures food security to the family as well as to the animals through fodder. This paper explains the efforts made by KVK Raichur, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur in promoting entrepreneurship development through primary and secondary processing, and value addition of millets and their role in income enhancement of farmers. The target population for this study comprised 50 beneficiaries from SHGs under the jurisdiction of UAS, Raichur, Karnataka, India. The major activities undertaken for the research population were the promotion of high yielding variety of foxtail millet (HMT-100-1 and Variety-SIA-2644), the development of value chains of nutritious millets, training women members of SHGs on value addition, establishing marketing linkages for the processed produce through demonstrations and trainings. It was found that the farmers whose lands do not possess an irrigation facility and have very poor fertility status had undertaken cultivation of millets and the KVK had linked them up to the processing unit of the Department of Processing and Food Engineering department for primary and secondary processing through demonstrations and training. It was found that farmers and SHGs gained technical know-how and ways to become entrepreneurs. Small millet crops are important for the food security and income of poor farmers in certain agroclimatic regions but it has not received adequate attention from the policymakers for the purpose of investment in their research and development. Poverty incidence can thus become reduced with increased investment in people, improving their quality and enhancing their employment prospects.

Author(s) Details:

Mouneshwari R. Kammar,
Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Community Science, UAS, Dharwad-580005, India.

Vanishree S.,
Agricultural Extension Education Centre, Lingasugur, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, India.

Udaykumar Nidoni,
Department of Processing and Food Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, India.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RACAS-V4/article/view/13483

Recommendations to Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses a Context for Small and Medium Enterprises in the New Normal | Chapter 12 | Managing Higher Education and Enterprises in Developing Countries Beyond COVID-19: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics

The aim of this paper is to provide recommendations to entrepreneurs and small businesses emanating from the coronavirus disease – 19 (COVID-19) pandemic experience. The motive of this paper was based on how, during the COVID-19 pandemic entrepreneurs were confronted with the need to adjust to a changing economic climate. On the one hand, entrepreneurs were tasked with directing their businesses away from bankruptcy, while, on the other hand, had to deal with a pressing need to keep their businesses afloat in an environment marked by low discretionary income and customer uncertainty. These challenges were exacerbated by the lack of pragmatic business recommendations crafted to assist small business entrepreneurs in surviving business challenges which then prompted this inquiry. A conceptual approach was employed to review extant literature in the domain of entrepreneurship, while a philosophical inquiry was made with entrepreneurship scholars in business, to gain perspective into the lessons experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The procedure of inquiry was guided by the dictates of an exploratory research design. The derived insights show that in the new normal, entrepreneurs must be elastic to change and unexpected shocks, embrace the possibilities offered by digitalization, prioritize inclusiveness, and focus on creating sustainable growth through diversification.

Author(s) Details:

D. S. Nheta,
Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.

E. A. Nesamvuni,
Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.

W. Chakuzira,
University of South Africa, South Africa.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/MHEEDCBCPICBMD/article/view/13203

The Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on the Entrepreneurial Competences of Students in TVET Colleges In South Africa | Chapter 10 | Managing Higher Education and Enterprises in Developing Countries Beyond COVID-19: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics

South Africa, as a country, requires an economic, science, and entrepreneurship curriculum that is skills-based and career-oriented, as corporate industries need workers possessing appropriate entrepreneurship skills. Technical and vocational education is used as a comprehensive term referring to those aspects of the educational process involving, in addition to general education, the study of technologies and related sciences, and the acquisition of practical skills, attitudes, understanding, and knowledge related to occupations in various sectors of economic and social life. Therefore, the aim of this study is to ascertain students’ perceptions of the entrepreneurship education curricula offered in TVET Colleges in promoting entrepreneurial competencies. Moreover, authors detected the role of lecturers, curriculum, teaching methods, workshops, mentorship, and other factors in the process of entrepreneurship education development at the Faculty of Entrepreneurship. This study employed a convenience sampling method, commonly used in entrepreneurship education studies, to collect data from 136 final-year students who were enrolled in purposively selected Technical Vocational Education and Training Colleges in KwaZulu-Natal and were chosen to participate in this study. The findings demonstrated that entrepreneurship education has a positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial alertness and entrepreneurial competences. Additionally, entrepreneurship education was found to have a positive and significant impact on mediating the relationship between entrepreneurial competences and business start-ups. This finding highlights the importance of educators seeking to build an entrepreneurial mindset within entrepreneurship education, in addition to developing students’ entrepreneurial alertness by focusing on opportunity identification and recognition. The study addresses a gap in the literature regarding the relationship between entrepreneurship education, business start-ups, and entrepreneurial competences, and furthers the understanding of the impact of entrepreneurship education. The results inform educational practice, as ensuring TVET students recognize entrepreneurial opportunities is an important element of business creation. The study recommends that TVET Colleges should design entrepreneurship education programs that emphasize experiential learning. This can be achieved through practical activities such as business simulations, internships, and business incubators, where students can engage in hands-on learning and experimentation.

Author(s) Details:

Thandukwazi Richman Ncube,
Durban University of Technology, South Africa.

Mpubane Emanuel Matlala,
Durban University of Technology, South Africa.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/MHEEDCBCPICBMD/article/view/13201

Factors Relating to Immigrants’ Contributions to Economic Growth in a Country: A Literature Review | Chapter 4 | An Overview on Business, Management and Economics Research Vol. 4

 Immigrants play an essential function in the economies of many countries general. This literature review analyzes and synthesizes existing research on several determinants related to the contribution of foreigners to economic growth in a country. This article review also focal points the complex interplay of factors that impact migrants’ ability to contribute to financial growth. They influence new skills, ideas, novelties, and perspectives, contributing to business-related growth. However, the factors that bring about immigrants’ offerings to economic growth are complex and versatile. It suggests that policies that support dialect learning, masculine consideration, legal rank, social integration, manufacturing-specific preparation, and cultural diversity can enhance the financial contributions of immigrants to a country’s saving.

Author(s) Details:

Emmanuel Aoudi Chance,
Faculty of Health Studies, VID Specialized University, Bergen, Norway.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/AOBMER-V4/article/view/12237

Recent Advances in Commerce, Management, and Tourism | Book Publisher International

 The edited book, "Rethinking Commerce, Management, and Tourism - Post-COVID New Normal," presents a comprehensive exploration of the transformative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these critical sectors. As the world grappled with unprecedented challenges, businesses, policymakers, and scholars faced the imperative to adapt and innovate.

This volume assembles a diverse range of perspectives, offering multidisciplinary insights, real-world case studies, and practical guidance. Topics such as social media marketing, Caravan tourism, medical tourism, entrepreneurship, sustainability, consumer behaviour, human resource management, financial markets and instruments are a few among others.

With a commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering resilience, this book aims to inspire fresh ideas, stimulate discussions, managerial implications and contribute to the collective effort to revive and rebuild the business. It serves as a compass for navigating the evolving dynamics of commerce, management, and tourism in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Author(s) Details:

Prem Kumar,
Department of Management, Garden City University, Bangalore, India.

Baby Niviya Feston,
Department of Management, Garden City University, Bangalore, India.

Swetha Appaji Parivara,
Department of Commerce, Garden City University, Bangalore, India.

Sumit Kumar Singh,
Department of Management, Garden City University, Bangalore, India.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RACMT/article/view/12024

Role of Digitalization in the Development of Rural Entrepreneurship in the Gokwe District of Zimbabwe | Chapter 5 | An Overview on Business, Management and Economics Research Vol. 3

 Adopting and executing digital technologies can assist country entrepreneurs in accessing nationwide and international markets to increase their appropriateness. Entrepreneurs in the rural areas of Zimbabwe can influence digital technologies and infrastructures to cultivate their businesses within the land sector. Many studies have investigated country entrepreneurs' enactment of digital technologies and their affect their performance. However, little empirical evidence is feasible on the role of digital science and how this can assist managers in the Gokwe district of Zimbabwe to sustain their trades. We adopted qualitative and determinable methodologies to collect dossier using interviews and questionnaires from rural executives. This chapter investigates mathematical technology's role in evolving rural entrepreneurship in Gokwe. Findings signify that rural entrepreneurs enjoy the role of digital electronics in facilitating socializing for professional or personal gain activities, connecting consumers, and interacting with suppliers, distributors, consumers, and markets to foster their performance and worth. However, most of them habitual that they had difficulty identifying new progressive opportunities and expanding their existent markets with digital science. Policy implications from this study are the need for government to reassure the adoption of mathematical technologies to enhance country entrepreneurs' businesses.

Author(s) Details:

Robertson K. Tengeh,
Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa.

Patience Z. Moyo,
Faculty of Business & Management Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa.

Gabriel O. Ogunlela,
Faculty of Business & Management Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/AOBMER-V3/article/view/12002

Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment of Small-scale Agro-processors in South Africa: Implications for Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship Research | Chapter 7 | An Overview on Business, Management and Economics Research Vol. 2

 Entrepreneurship has existed gaining recognition and attention across the earth as an essential source of economic progress and employment production. Furthermore, entrepreneurship has progressively attracted the governments and administrative institution's attention in current years. This stage's purpose was to analyse entrepreneurialism's influence on the economic authorization of small-scale agro-processors in South Africa.  This research was carried out in the five provinces of South Africa of Gauteng, Limpopo, North West, Free State and Mpumalanga. Moreover, the study met on the influence of entrepreneurship on the financial empowerment of tiny agro-processors in those provinces. A concurrent assorted-methods research design consisting of a almost-structured inquiry with 503 tiny agro-processors was conducted. A layered sampling design was used, and data were analysed utilizing a multiple reversion method. The study establish that entrepreneurship considerably influences the economic empowerment of tiny agro-processors compared to money and infrastructure. The verdicts of this study can inform policymakers, government instrumentalities and scholars that approach to market and undertaking costs are essential entrepreneurship limits which will expedite the economic empowerment of tiny agro-processors in South Africa. The key limitation of the study is that the research was only transported in five provinces of South Africa and secondly, the skilled is a small-capacity of the population, which create the results inaccurate cause the data is not enough.

Author(s) Details:

Benjamin Manasoe,
Department of Sustainable Food Systems and Development, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa and Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa.

Victor Mbulaheni Mmbengwa,
Department of Sustainable Food Systems and Development, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Joseph Nembo Lekunze,
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Business School, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.

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Re-engineering Business Processes in the New Normal - The Business and Economic Development Post COVID-19 and the Restructuring of the Global Economy Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics | Book Publisher International

 The examined the effect of social capital on the accomplishment of SMMEs. The book discussed the impact of existent government policy on entrepreneurial endeavors in a Province in South Africa. Also, the book discloses the perceptions and knowledge of small and medium activity owners from the touristry sector towards the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. Furthermore, procedure investigated by what method social hearing tools, in the way that EARS, can contribute to global strength during an infodemic utilizing South Africa as the context of the study to debate the EARS tool. The book likewise determined the undergraduate perceptions of having to readjust to online knowledge in the Department of Accounting at a traditional academy. The contribution concerning this book extends to the test of the negative effects of workplace domineering as a stressor on members'psychological well-being and how the chance of social support can reduce the negative belongings of bullying. It further survey how processes maybe enhanced by making use of member participation and laborer involvement structures in organisations. Finally, procedure explores ideas of possible predecessors in family of effective allied governance inside Eastern Cape Public Entities of South Africa. Social sciences research methodology framework to a degree structured and subsequent research process where each stage augmenting into the other have determined an all-inclusive base for the whole social sciences research practice in this book. Some of the studies in this place book also secondhand quantitative research approach and explanatory research design in order to decide influences and practices associated with the phenomena being studies.

Youth Agriculture Entrepreneurship: A Tool to Enhance Entrepreneurial Success in South Africa | Book Publisher International

 This study investigated the youth participation in agricultural industry as an important instrument for development and sustainable society. In South Africa, youth participation in agricultural sector has been seen as a serious challenge, let alone their participation in the entrepreneurial activities. This challenge had its implication in various ways in the agricultural value and supply chain. It is difficult to imagine agricultural development without youth development. The development of youth in agriculture guarantees a succession in the leadership of the sector and at the same time it also ensures that enterprises are run efficiently and effectively in a sustainable manner. The aim of the study was to determine factors that influence youth agricultural entrepreneurship in Vhembe district municipality of South Africa, and the main objective was to measure the factors that may influence youth agricultural entrepreneurship success and the extent of their impact. The study used a mixed method design which involves both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. The sample size was composed of 235 youth entrepreneurs and the sample frame were drawn from non-probability purposive sampling techniques. Data was collected from a survey using a close-ended questionnaire. Focus sessions were used to collect secondary data as part of qualitative research approach. The study revealed that females constituted the majority of the entrepreneurs relative to male counterpart. These entrepreneurs were found to have basic educational achievements, implying that their capacity to conduct business professionally could be limited as results of low level of skills acumen. Furthermore, the study highlighted that the entrepreneurs under consideration were associated with survivalist entrepreneurship whose business approach was less complex. This research revealed that entrepreneurial factors were significantly positively correlated with each other. It concluded that the youth entrepreneurs in this sector lack important requisites for them to succeed in commercial enterprises. It further reveals that capacity building around technical skills may be required to ensure that these entrepreneurs are efficient and effective in carrying out their duties. In addition, it uncovered that the youth entrepreneurship in this sector were mainly survivalist who operates in environments such as school and home gardens with very marginal that are found in commercial farming and cooperatives. The outcome of the study implies that youth entrepreneurs in this sector should be mentored to be interested in commercial agriculture. In order for them to have an interest in this sort of ventures, they need to be having access and insights into farming commercial operations. It appears that the value which the study adds in the body of knowledge is on the development of an effective youth agricultural entrepreneurship development program.

Author(s) Details:

Victor Mmbengwa,
Department of Agricultural Economic and Animal Production, University of Limpopo, South Africa.

Xiaoshun Qin,
Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL), University of South Africa, South Africa and ACASA (Association of China-Africa Small-Holder Agriculture), South Africa.

Virginia Nkobi,
DFAS Center Pty Ltd., South Africa.

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Development of an Economic Empowerment Framework for Small-scale Agro-processors in South Africa| Book Publisher International

 Any country that wants to experience sustained economic growth and development must make sure that all of its citizens have access to the economy. The purpose of this study was to provide a framework for economic empowerment for the administration of small-scale agricultural processors in South Africa. Globally, the role of agriculture is changing, and this is also true for the agro-processing industry. Since 1994, efforts to close policy loopholes and provide a supportive environment for small-scale agro-processors to participate fully in the formal sector have not produced the expected outcomes. However, the development of a successful small-scale agro-processing industry depends on government initiatives. The South African Agri-BEE Transformation Charter is a policy, however the framework is unclear. Its implementation has not adequately addressed the ongoing issue of small-scale agroprocessors finding it difficult to participate in the formal economy. Even while the South African government has made large expenditures across the board to narrow market gaps in agro-processing, the dominance of a select few massive commercial firms is growing. Whether post-apartheid South Africa's government policies have changed the inherited agro-processing system to allow small-scale agro-processors to enter the formal sector is the main contention of this study. The issue is whether the previous agro-processing system exists because the government failed to set up an empowerment mechanism that could rectify historical disparities in the agro-processing industry in South Africa. Data were collected from small-scale agro-processors in five South African provinces for the thesis using a mixed-method approach. The information was examined using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including correlation analysis, hierarchical multiple linear regression analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, one-way factorial ANOVA, and structural equation modelling. The study found that the internal resource status of small-scale agro-processors is directly influenced by the networks, inventories, and trademarks of organisations. Additionally, capacity building has the biggest impact on the economic empowerment of small-scale agroprocessors. On the other side, factors that support the integration of small-scale agro-processing into the formal economy include transformation and infrastructural tools, time management, output decision-making, interventions and participation, income generation, leadership, and interventions. The study's findings indicate that business networks and access to markets are both greatly improved by capacity-building. Market accessibility affects income creation and, as a result, the economic empowerment of small-scale agroprocessors. The study also showed that, while current policies, like Agri-BEE, focus on transformation, a business network is a crucial internal resource for small-scale agro-processing firms to participate in the formal sector. In order to help small-scale agro-processing businesses manage their operations more effectively and take part in the formal economy, an economic empowerment framework was created.

Author(s) Details:

Benjamin Manasoe,
North-West University: Business School, South Africa.

Victor M. Mmbengwa,
North-West University: Business School, South Africa.

Joseph N. Lekunze,
North-West University: Business School, South Africa.

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