Analysis of Organic and Green Food Production and Consumption Trends in China
Gebisa Etea Bekele,
Deyi Zhou,
Assefa Abebe Kidane,
Atinkut Bazezew Haimanot
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2017
Pages:
64-70
Received:
14 September 2017
Accepted:
27 September 2017
Published:
23 October 2017
Abstract: The main objective of this review is to analyze the trends of organic and green food production and consumption in China. The organic and green food industry in China has experienced rapid development during the past decade. This development is incited by increase in disposable income, healthy consciousness of the society, consumer knowledge, promotion campaign and environmental concerns. However, the primary incentive for the development of the organic food market in China remains the export. Consequently, the consumption of organic products in the local market is low. High production costs, limited governmental subsidies, lengthy certification process and the belief that organic movement is a fashion introduced from foreign countries are the major impediments of organic food producers to survive in China.
Abstract: The main objective of this review is to analyze the trends of organic and green food production and consumption in China. The organic and green food industry in China has experienced rapid development during the past decade. This development is incited by increase in disposable income, healthy consciousness of the society, consumer knowledge, promo...
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The Effect of Strategic Management Practices on SME Performances in Makassar, Indonesia
Sirajuddin Omsa,
Muhammad Ridwan,
Muhammad Jayadi
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2017
Pages:
71-80
Received:
26 November 2017
Accepted:
22 December 2017
Published:
8 January 2018
Abstract: The increasingly dynamic market conditions and competition among companies encourage business owners, including small and medium enterprises (SME) owners in Indonesia and in other countries to understand how SMEs can be maintained or enhanced their marketing and financial performances. In order to compete, strategic and policy management experts encourage companies, including SME to apply strategic management practices. This study aims to measure how strong the effect of the implementation of strategic management practices on the performance of SMEs in Makassar, Indonesia especially the performance associated with sales turnover, break even point (BEP), and profit. This research uses quantitative data with primary data source through interview process and questionnaire. The interview process was conducted with the head of the small and medium enterprises (SME) in Makassar, whereas questionnaires were distributed directly to 178 respondents by the survey officer. Of the 178 questionnaires distributed to the respondents, 158 of them (88.76%) were eligible to be processed and analyzed. The results show that the strategic management practices such as strategic planning, strategic execution, and strategic evaluation have a positive and significant impact on sales volume, BEP achievement, and profits of SMEs, especially in medium-sized of enterprises. But the level of education does not serve as an important factor in moderating these strategic management practices against sales volume, BEP and profits. The study also shows that the determination of mission and strategic formulation (part of strategic management practices) have no significant effect on sales volume, BEP and profit. The results of this research are expected to contribute both to the academic community and to business actors, especially managers and/or owners of SME in Makassar. Another practical contribution is to provide inputs to policy makers such as Department of Cooperative and SME in Makassar, in order to develop the quality of SME to remain competitive and still exist in an increasingly dynamic and more competitive market.
Abstract: The increasingly dynamic market conditions and competition among companies encourage business owners, including small and medium enterprises (SME) owners in Indonesia and in other countries to understand how SMEs can be maintained or enhanced their marketing and financial performances. In order to compete, strategic and policy management experts en...
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