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Organisational factors influencing sustainability of local non-governmental organisations: Lessons from a Ghanaian context
Okorley, Ernest L.; Nkrumah, Edmund E. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 39 (2012) May, pp. 330-341
' sustainability remains a major concern in many developing countries such as Ghana. This study seeks to determine key factors that can … significant influence on the sustainability of local NGOs. Significantly, leadership emerged as the most important factor to … organisational sustainability of local NGOs. Equally, the availability and quality of material resources for work were least critical …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010551542
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Greening of industries for sustainable growth: An exploratory study on durable, non-durable and services industries
Saxena, Ravindra P.; Khandelwal, Pradeep K. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 39 (2012) July, pp. 551-586
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to aim in general to understand the perception of industries in India – a fast growing economy, towards green philosophy and to investigate further what initiatives those industries have taken for becoming green. Design/methodology/approach – The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010555778
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Spiritually inspired creativity in business
Zsolnai, László; Illes, Katalin - In: International Journal of Social Economics 44 (2017) 2, pp. 195-205
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relation of spirituality and creativity in business context. Design/methodology/approach The paper presents practical examples of spiritual-based creative business models in different faith traditions (Hinduism, Christianity and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014807432
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The role of moral transaction mode for sustainability of banking business
Aliyu, Sirajo; Yusof, Rosylin Mohd; Naiimi, Nasri - In: International Journal of Social Economics 44 (2017) 12, pp. 2238-2256
this model will enhance the sustainability of IMFBs and socio-economic well-being of the society through financial outreach …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014807518
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Framework for valuing the utilization of the environment
Tan, Seck - In: International Journal of Social Economics 43 (2016) 6, pp. 619-642
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to apply a methodology (drawn from the literature) to value the environment as a capital. Design/methodology/approach – The main analytic framework considered is a factor utilization function, which traditionally deals with labour and manufactured...
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Sustainability index of micro finance institutions (MFIs) and contributory factors
Bhanot, Disha; Bapat, Varadraj - In: International Journal of Social Economics 42 (2015) 4, pp. 387-403
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to conceptualize the sustainability of micro finance institutions (MFIs) in a … holistic manner. The idea is to create an index of sustainability for MFIs which includes financial and outreach aspects of … sustainability. Further, it also discerns the factors which contribute to high (low) sustainability scores of MFIs. Design …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014806996
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Understanding and influencing eco-luxury consumers
Gibson, Paul; Seibold, Silvia - In: International Journal of Social Economics 41 (2014) 9, pp. 780-800
environmental and social sustainability can be integrated with individual psychological needs. Findings – The findings provide a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014807077
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The importance of good aquaculture practices in improving fish farmer’s income
Kamaruddin, Roslina; Baharuddin, Amir Hussin - In: International Journal of Social Economics 42 (2015) 12, pp. 1090-1105
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the level of good aquaculture practice (GAqP) among aquaculture farmers; and to analyse the factors influence the level of practice and the importance of GAqP in increasing farmer’s income. Design/methodology/approach – Primary data were...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014807085
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Revisiting Environmental Kuznets Curve in Sub-Sahara Africa
Ogundari, Kolawole; Ademuwagun, Adebola Abimbola; Ajao, … - In: International Journal of Social Economics 44 (2017) 2, pp. 222-231
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to revisit the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) model in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries by focusing on two indicators of environmental change (EC), namely rate of deforestation (RD) and all greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture (Agric_GHG) with aim...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014807094
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Organisational factors influencing sustainability of local non‐governmental organisations
Okorley, Ernest L.; Nkrumah, Edmund E. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 39 (2012) 5, pp. 330-341
' sustainability remains a major concern in many developing countries such as Ghana. This study seeks to determine key factors that can … significant influence on the sustainability of local NGOs. Significantly, leadership emerged as the most important factor to … organisational sustainability of local NGOs. Equally, the availability and quality of material resources for work were least critical …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014805730