Sumerianz Journal of Business Management and Marketing
Online ISSN: 2617-0175
Print ISSN: 2617-1724
Quarterly Published (4 Issues Per Year)
Journal Website: https://www.sumerianz.com/?ic=journal-home&journal=27Archive
Volume 2 Issue 9 (2019)
The Volatility of Market Risk of Viet Nam Hardware Industry After the Low Inflation Period 2015-2017
Authors : Dinh Tran Ngoc Huy
Abstract:The Vietnam economy and hardware industry have gained lots of achievements after the financial crisis 2007-2011, until it reached a low inflation rate of 0.6% in 2015. Software companies face challenges in expnading Vietnam market such as pricing policy and supporting services, etc. This paper measures the volatility of market risk in Viet Nam hardware industry after this period (2015-2017). The main reason is the vital role of the software company group in Vietnam in the economic development and growth in recent years always go with risk potential and risk control policies. This research paper aims to figure out how much increase or decrease in the market risk of Vietnam hardware firms during the post-low inflation period 2015-2017. First, by using quantitative combined with comparative data analysis method, we find out the risk level measured by equity beta mean in the hardware industry is acceptable, i.e it is little lower than (<) 1. Then, one of its major findings is the comparison between risk level of hardware industry during the financial crisis 2007-2009 compared to those in the post-low inflation time 2015-2017. In fact, the research findings show us market risk fluctuation, measured by asset and equity beta var, during the post-low inflation time has increased considerably. Finally, this paper provides some ideas that could provide companies and government more evidence in establishing their policies in governance. This is the complex task but the research results shows us warning that the market risk volatility might be higher during the post-low inflation period 2015-2017. And our conclusion part will recommend some policies and plans to deal with it. Finding new potential markets and credit and financing policies are among directions for hardware companies.
Pages: 111-117
Relationship Between Corporate Social Responsibility Activities and Bank Performance in Baringo County, Kenya
Authors : Dr. Gedion Omwono ; Nixon M. Chang`Kwony MBA
Abstract:The main purpose of this study was to examine relationship between CSR activities and banking performances in Baringo County Kenya. The study was developed and guided by the stakeholder theory, which obligates corporate directors to appeal to all sides and balance everyone’s interests and welfare in a bid to maximize benefits across the spectrum of those whose lives are touched by the business. Correlation research design was employed. The study targeted 124 employees and customers from 4 Banks in Baringo County. A sample size of 80 respondents was selected under this study. This study adopted correlation research design. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select the respondents. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire was checked by use of pilot testing and Cronbach alpha test respectively. Data collected was coded and analyzed using both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. This study found that economic activities have exhibited a negative and significant effect on firm performance. Thus, economic activities decrease firm performance. Discretionary activities have a positive influence on firm performance. Finally, ethical activities have a positive and significant effect on the firm performance. This study concluded that enhancing discretionary activities, legal activities and ethical activities increase firm performance. There is need for CSR activities such as donations, activities for the welfare of its employees and society since they create a good image in the consumer’s mind and protect the firm from decrease in sales.
Pages: 97-110