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 7 Issue 3 (2024)
Rethinking Income Inequality: A Search for the Optimal Distribution
Authors : Brij Behari Dave
DOI : doi.org/10.47752/sjbmm.73.66.73
Abstract:The United Nations’ ambitious 2030 Agenda, adopted in September 2015, outlines 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the overarching aim of eradicating poverty and hunger. This agenda represents an unprecedented opportunity to address global challenges. However, one crucial aspect, achieving an appropriate level of income disparity (income inequality), remains a significant hurdle for both academics and policymakers. This research gap necessitates a deeper exploration of the theoretical underpinnings of an optimal income distribution for a given population size. This study delves into this under-researched area by analysing the World Bank’s data on population size and the Gini coefficient (a metric for income inequality) for 103 countries (most recent year data available, up to 2023). The analysis employs regression techniques to unveil the relationship between the Gini coefficient and the natural logarithm of population size. The findings suggest a non-linear association, best characterized by a second-degree polynomial function. This implies that the relationship between population size and optimal income distribution is not a simple linear one. Furthermore, the estimated results indicate that the majority of countries in the sample exhibit Gini coefficients that deviate significantly from their theoretically optimal levels. This finding presents valuable insights for policymakers as they design and implement public policies aimed at achieving a more equitable income distribution. The subsequent section delves into a detailed case study of India, analysing its Gini coefficient and the extent of its deviation from the estimated optimal level.
Sustainability Thought 181: Dwarf Green Markets Versus Green Markets: Which one is Environmentally Clean Economy Transition Friendly? Why?
Authors : Lucio Muñoz
DOI : doi.org/10.47752/sjav.73.58.65
Abstract:There are two ways of dealing with the environmental pollution problem separating environmentally dirty traditional markets from environmentally clean markets, using dwarf green markets and using green markets. If the goal is to transition from environmentally dirty traditional economies to environmentally clean economies, then understanding which one is friendly and which one is not friendly with such a transition is important for policy making based on science and for understanding the reasons behind non-science-based policy decision-making. And this makes the following topic and question relevant: Dwarf green markets versus green markets: Which one is environmentally clean economy transition friendly? Why? Among the goals of this paper is to provide answers to these questions.
Anticipating for Sustainability: A Stopover in Congolese Family-Owned SMEs
Authors : Prince Valnis Kester Moloumba Mokango ; Théophile Bindeouè Nassè
DOI : doi.org/10.47752/Sjbmm.73.45.57
Abstract:Purpose : In a highly competitive environment, the question of the sustainability of family-owned SMEs has become a major concern for managers and academics. With this in mind, the objective of this research is to identify how anticipations contribute to the sustainability of family-owned SMEs. Design/Approach / Methodology : To do this, a qualitative methodology is used, through semi-structured interviews, with thirty-six actors in the field. Findings : It appears that anticipation as a life-giving force, a catalyst for the future, a vector of sustainability and a tool for good governance helps family-owned SMEs to live for a long time in an uncertain geographical sphere. Practical implications : It implies that SMEs should build their internal system such in a way that they are able to anticipate challenges in order to enhance their organisational sustainability.
Evaluation and Assessment of Annual Reports of Bayer AG and Siemens AG Companies from 2020 to 2022 Inclusive
Authors : Mohsen Malekalketab Khiabani
DOI : doi.org/10.47752/sjbmm.73.39.44
Abstract:The primary purpose of this study is to compare Bayer AG and Siemens AG companies’ annual reports from 2020 to 2022 inclusive. It is worthwhile mentioning that Bayer AG and Siemens are two different sectors and have been listed in the DAX list of Germany. To achieve the main objective, the author evaluates financial statements of mentioned companies from 2020 to 2022 inclusive in the case of assets, liabilities, cash flow statement inclusive of cash flow, free cash flow, and goodwill. In-depth review in the annual reports and related scholarly articles to support the remarkable concepts was taken. Findings support the notion that two different companies which are completely distinguishable based on their different sectors and indicating Siemens AG and Bayer AG are agile companies. However, Siemens AG is much better due to its large size. The superior contribution of this assignment or short study is to provide a comprehensive literature relevant to concepts and explication of them in-depth.
Effects of Digital Technologies on Organizational Performance (A Study of Federal Medical Centre Umuahia)
Authors : Melletus Uchechukwu Agbo : Agbaji Benjamin Chukwuma
DOI : doi.org/10.47752/sjbmm.73.28.38
Abstract:This study examined the effect of digital technologies on organizational performance of Federal Medical Centre Umuahia Abia state. Having analyzed the distributed 104 questionnaire to staff of selected commercial banks in Abia state, descriptive survey approach was adopted and analyzed using Correlation and ANOVA with the help of SPSS version 23.0. The following findings were made; digital technology compatibility has significant effect on organizational efficiency of federal medical Centre Umuahia. Environmental service innovation has significant effect on organizational effectiveness of federal medical Centre Umuahia. Digital innovation has significant effect on organizational growth of federal medical Centre Umuahia. Digital training and consulting have significant effect on organizational sustainability of federal medical Centre Umuahia. The study found that, Federal Medical Centre Umuahia Abia state had adopted and largely used digital technologies and that digital technologies had a significant impact on their performance. The study confirmed that there exists a positive relationship between digital technologies use and organizational performance. This was evident in all the operations digital technologies use variables analyzed: data management, accountability, target achievement and service delivery. Based on the findings, the study recommends that; federal Medical Centre Umuahia should improve their implementation of digital technology compatibility, especially in the use of website and social networks, by proper management of the technology portfolio and capabilities. Thus, the alignment between the functionality of digital technologies and organizational efficiency is needed to take advantage of digital technologies, which requires suitable strengthening of workers’ digital capabilities. Additionally, more policy efforts should be put into making promoting environmental service innovation in the organization. Similarly, the adoption of digital technologies may also require ad hoc policies, to the extent that they strongly associate with innovation processes within the company. In that sense, the creation of advanced services should be encouraged to link innovation in Federal Medical Centre Umuahia, especially to foster the organizational effectiveness, digital transformation, and industry 4.0. Federal medical Centre should embrace digital innovation to have competitive edge and improve service delivery to customers, have more self-service enabled services, automate all critical processes to achieve higher efficiency, reliability and control in the organization and enhance Organizational growth.