Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Business Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Articles 1 - 30 of 33

Full-Text Articles in Business

Industri Perbankan Yang Terkonsentrasiapakah Tetap Dapat Berkompetisi?Kasus Perbankan Syariah, Sancoko Sancoko Dec 2013

Industri Perbankan Yang Terkonsentrasiapakah Tetap Dapat Berkompetisi?Kasus Perbankan Syariah, Sancoko Sancoko

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

This paperdiscusses theconditions ofcompetitionbankingindustryin Indonesia, especiallyIslamic Bankingentity. Islamic Bankbecame the objectof research because significant growth in industrial banking.This studyuses a quantitative approachwith adescriptivedesign. Source ofdata used fromindividualbank's annual reporton the websiteof BankIndonesia fromthe period 2008-2011. Tomeasureaspects ofcompetition Islamic Bankingusing Panzar&Rosestatisticmethods. Results of studyshowed thatIslamic banking came into condition of monopolisticcompetitition structure.


Peningkatan Keterlibatan Mahasiswa Dalampembelajaran Biostatistik Dengan Metode Kooperatifmelalui Media Lembar Kerja Mahasiswa (Lkm) Di Program Studi Perumahsakitan, Nia Murniati, Supriadi Supriadi, Tri Gunadi Dec 2013

Peningkatan Keterlibatan Mahasiswa Dalampembelajaran Biostatistik Dengan Metode Kooperatifmelalui Media Lembar Kerja Mahasiswa (Lkm) Di Program Studi Perumahsakitan, Nia Murniati, Supriadi Supriadi, Tri Gunadi

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

This research is motivated by the lack of passionate students of the Program Studi Perumahsakitan Vokasi in the following study courses Biostatistics, because the teaching method does not make the students become active and participate. Consequently Biostatistics courses often leave some students are forced to repeat the due credit limit does not reach the threshold value eventually pass (C) and of course is very detrimental to the student having to repeat the course credit until they intern (last semester). This study is a class act with the entire student subjects RS1 50 people Academic Year 2012/2013 in the University of …


Praktik Governance Perbankan Indonesia Ditinjau Dari Aspek Risiko, Erwin Harinurdin, Asti Setiawati, Wahyu Nofiantoro Dec 2013

Praktik Governance Perbankan Indonesia Ditinjau Dari Aspek Risiko, Erwin Harinurdin, Asti Setiawati, Wahyu Nofiantoro

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Performance -based banking structures Indonesia does not have a normal life characters banking and still largely determined by the ideological and political policies of the government. Banking recovery by using a very protective manner, such as from the purchase of government bonds with limited or margin lending and guaranteed withdrawal. Various indicators such as bank loan-deposit ratio ( LDR ) and the structure of third-party funds that are still dominated by short-term funds such as checking and savings shows that the bank has not been able to carry out its primary function in the economic system, intermediation. In the framework …


Analisis Sistem Akuntansi Pemerintah Pusat (Sapp) Di Kantor Akuntansi Regional Jakarta, Titis Wahyuni Dec 2013

Analisis Sistem Akuntansi Pemerintah Pusat (Sapp) Di Kantor Akuntansi Regional Jakarta, Titis Wahyuni

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

This research is intended to describe Central Government Accounting System (SAPP) implemented by the State Financial Accounting Agency (BAKUN) through The Regional Accounting Office (KAR) and the expected outcomes of Central Government Accounting System. In a accounting system, financial statements generated rely on the accuracy and validity of data input transactions. The accuracy and validity of the Government's financial statements generated will depend on the quality of the work done by KARs in managing the Government's financial transaction data input. The method usedin this research isby analyzing the problems/obstaclesfaced by KAR Jakarta and also analyzing the process performed by KAR …


Analisis Rasio Lancar Rumah Sakit X, Marsdenia Marsdenia Dec 2013

Analisis Rasio Lancar Rumah Sakit X, Marsdenia Marsdenia

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Increasing the efficiency of hospital management sustainability is an ongoing financial management guidelines that absolutely must be adopted by any hospital. This study aims at obtaining information about the components that contribute to the fluctuations of the current ratio Hospital X between 2000, 2001 and 2002. This study used quantitative and qualitative approaches, with the primary data source (in-depth interviews to the relevant parties ie Hospital Director, Chief Financial Officer and Vice Director Adiministrasi Finance) and the secondary data source include financial statements. The research shows that RS X’s current ratio are still in a normal range except in the …


Berbagi Pengetahuan Sebagai Alternatif Penciptaanpengetahuan Untuk Staf Pengajar Vokasi Ui, Dyah Safitri Dec 2013

Berbagi Pengetahuan Sebagai Alternatif Penciptaanpengetahuan Untuk Staf Pengajar Vokasi Ui, Dyah Safitri

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

The process of knowledge sharing becomes important processes for an organization in creating new knowledge and innovation. Tacit and explicit knowledge can be moved through several processes to knowledge sharing. Culture an important part of the process, especially an appreciation of the sources of knowledge that is willing to share the knowledge. In educational organizations especially recently established such as Vocational Program UI should institutionalization of knowledge as a knowledge center will be beneficial in the process of knowledge sharing.


Hospitality Review Volume 31 Issue 2 2013, Fiu Hospitality Review Nov 2013

Hospitality Review Volume 31 Issue 2 2013, Fiu Hospitality Review

Hospitality Review

No abstract provided.


Surfing Injuries Requiring First Aid In New Zealand, 2007-2012, Kevin Moran, Jonathon Webber Aug 2013

Surfing Injuries Requiring First Aid In New Zealand, 2007-2012, Kevin Moran, Jonathon Webber

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

In an island nation such as New Zealand with easy access to surf beaches, surfing activities are very popular and, while generally perceived as a healthy form of outdoor recreation, they do have attendant risks. This study reports on nondrowning, surfing-related incidents that required medical first aid on beaches during five summer seasons from 2007-2012. Retrospective descriptive analysis of data from lifeguard first aid reports found that 16% (n = 1,327) of injuries were the consequence of surfing activity. More males than females were treated for surfing injuries (68% male, 31% female). Lacerations (59%) and bruising (15%) accounted for most …


Revising A Summer Internship Course Using Student Evaluations, Holly B. Perry, Lynda J. Sperazza Jul 2013

Revising A Summer Internship Course Using Student Evaluations, Holly B. Perry, Lynda J. Sperazza

Journal of Tourism Insights

Internships play an important role in a university curriculum because they allow students to gain practical experience and explore possible career paths. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the summer internship experience from the students’ perspective to determine whether they achieved course learning outcomes. We objectively examined the course evaluations from students who completed their summer internships within a recreation and leisure studies program. Student responses (n = 29) to the 14 self-appraisal items in their course evaluation were the central focus of data analysis. Our primary research question was, “In what KSA [knowledge, skills, attitudes] areas …


An Exploratory Study Of Wellness Travel: Differences Between U.S. And Non-U.S. Travelers, Rebecca Boulay, Nancy M. Hritz, Candace Ashton Jul 2013

An Exploratory Study Of Wellness Travel: Differences Between U.S. And Non-U.S. Travelers, Rebecca Boulay, Nancy M. Hritz, Candace Ashton

Journal of Tourism Insights

Wellness tourism has become an increasingly popular trend as many resorts and destinations now offer these activities and amenities. Given that the “wellness travel” term is relatively new for U.S. travelers, it is unknown how they may differ in their wellness and travel choices from non U.S. travelers. Convenience samples of tourists in the US and Europe were surveyed about their differences in wellness travel motivations and perceived wellness. T-tests revealed significant differences. U.S. travelers were more likely to want to participate in outdoor activities such as hiking and camping when traveling compared to non U.S. travelers. Non U.S. travelers …


Analisis Relevansi Nilai Psak No. 30 (Revisi 2007) Tentang Sewa, Dinilai Berdasarkan Reaksi Pasar Modal, Dewi Kartika Sari Jun 2013

Analisis Relevansi Nilai Psak No. 30 (Revisi 2007) Tentang Sewa, Dinilai Berdasarkan Reaksi Pasar Modal, Dewi Kartika Sari

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

As one of the IFRS convergence program, DSAK-IAI has made several revisions of financial accounting standards, one of which is PSAK No. 30 (Revisi 2007) about Leases. These financial accounting standards have become effective since January 1, 2008. But until now still a few companies that apply this standard. This is probably because the company did not know the financialbenefitofthe application ofthisstandard. Thereforethis studywas conducted to determinethe value relevance of PSAK No.30 (Revised 2007) about Leases, which is assessed on the basis of capital market reactions. The results showedthat theapplication of PSAK No.30 (Revised 2007), about Leases, do nothave an …


Analisis Pengungkapan Triple Bottom Linedan Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi; Lintas Negara Indonesia Dan Jepang, Sandra Aulia Z, Tb. Mh. Idris Kartawijaya Jun 2013

Analisis Pengungkapan Triple Bottom Linedan Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi; Lintas Negara Indonesia Dan Jepang, Sandra Aulia Z, Tb. Mh. Idris Kartawijaya

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Current firm performance is not only measured by economic term (single bottom line) but also by social and environmental (triple bottom line). Purposes of this research are analyzing of TBL disclosure and influences factors, by using sample of companies in Indonesia and Japan. This paper investigates Triple Bottom Line (TBL) disclosure of 50 of the largest Indonesian and Japanese companies by using secondary data. Twenty two disclosure criteria were developed for each of the TBL disclosure areas: economic, social, and enviromental. Disclosure information was examined in annual reports, separate or stand-alone report and company‟s website. Regression analysis has been used …


Kebijakan Sektor Pertanian Sebagai Awal Kebangkitan Ekonomi(Studi Kasus Taiwan Dalam Mengelola Komoditas Padi), Deni Danial Kesa, Cheng-Wen Lee Jun 2013

Kebijakan Sektor Pertanian Sebagai Awal Kebangkitan Ekonomi(Studi Kasus Taiwan Dalam Mengelola Komoditas Padi), Deni Danial Kesa, Cheng-Wen Lee

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Indonesian agricultural has big potential to developed, but in fact most of our farmers are still many who are categorized as poor. Looking at Taiwan 's success in fostering innovation and empower agricultural resources , much can be learned in a production system . The policy implemented by the Ministry of agriculture and all stakeholders in Taiwan. For future prospects Indonesia, as applicable steps and future prospects, which should be applied in the rice production system in Indonesia such as maximizing the production of rice, with a maximum cost. Self-sufficiency for rice as staple food is main agenda for government …


Cost Recovery Rate Unit Hemodialisa Rumah Sakit Abc Tahun 2006-2008, Supriadi Supriadi Jun 2013

Cost Recovery Rate Unit Hemodialisa Rumah Sakit Abc Tahun 2006-2008, Supriadi Supriadi

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

This research is motivated by the thought that Hemodialysis Unit at ABC hospital which opened in 2005 , is a unit that produces , but in the determination of rates of hemodialysis services have not been done in detail , which includes only the cost component of operating costs of direct material regardless of personnel costs , telephone and general logistics costs . The issue is whether income rates that have not been calculated in detail to cover the costs incurred by the unit or how hemodilisia Cost Recovery Rate ( CRR ) of the Hemodialysis Unit.This study is a …


Hubungan Jenis Persalinan Dan Prematuritasdengan Hiperbilirubinemia Di Rs Persahabatan, Elsa Roselina, Saroha Pinem, Rochimah Rochimah Jun 2013

Hubungan Jenis Persalinan Dan Prematuritasdengan Hiperbilirubinemia Di Rs Persahabatan, Elsa Roselina, Saroha Pinem, Rochimah Rochimah

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Hyperbilirubinemia refers to an excessive level of accumulated bilirubin in the blood and is characterized by jaundice, or icterus, a yellowish discoloration of the skin and other organs. There are two risk factors that related to hyperbilirubinemia. Those factors are maternal factor and neonates‟ factor. The aim of this research knew which variables which catagorized as maternal factor and neonates‟ factor that related to hyperbilirubinemia in Persahabatan hospital. This research used medical records from 216 neonates and his/her mother from October 2008 until October 2009 as samples. Research design was case control, with used 5% level of significant and 80% …


Keris Sebagai Salah Satu Kebudayaan Materi, Priyanto Priyanto Jun 2013

Keris Sebagai Salah Satu Kebudayaan Materi, Priyanto Priyanto

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

“Keris” is one of the material culture as collection museum can be assumed as souvenir, fetish, and collection. The Museum should be giving about the meaning of “keris” and its community. Museum not only show subject as material cultural but also show other aspect as social, religious an aspect dayly acktivity of its community.


Quantifying The Impacts Of The Recent Economic Crisis On Regional Tourism Industry And Economy, Yun Ying Zhong, Tadayuki Hara Ph.D. May 2013

Quantifying The Impacts Of The Recent Economic Crisis On Regional Tourism Industry And Economy, Yun Ying Zhong, Tadayuki Hara Ph.D.

Hospitality Review

The purpose of this study is to explore the accuracy issue of the Input-Output model in quantifying the impacts of the 2007 economic crisis on a local tourism industry and economy. Though the model has been used in the tourism impact analysis, its estimation accuracy is rarely verified empirically. The Metro Orlando area in Florida is investigated as an empirical study, and the negative change in visitor expenditure between 2007 and 2008 is taken as the direct shock. The total impacts are assessed in terms of output and employment, and are compared with the actual data. This study finds that …


Best Management Practices In Green Lodging Defined And Explained, Leonard Anthony Jackson May 2013

Best Management Practices In Green Lodging Defined And Explained, Leonard Anthony Jackson

Hospitality Review

Best management practices in green lodging are sustainable or “green” business strategies designed to enhance the lodging product from the perspective of owners, operators and guests. For guests, these practices should enhance their experience while for owners and operators, generate positive returns on investments. Best management practices in green lodging typically starts with a clear understanding of each lodging firm’s role in society, its impact on the environment and strategies developed to mitigate negative environmental externalities generated from the production of lodging goods and services. Negative externalities of hotel operations manifest themselves in energy and water usage, waste generation and …


The Relationship Between Leisure Traveler’S Hotel Attribute Satisfaction And Overall Satisfaction, Mi Ran Kim Ph.D. May 2013

The Relationship Between Leisure Traveler’S Hotel Attribute Satisfaction And Overall Satisfaction, Mi Ran Kim Ph.D.

Hospitality Review

Manystudies have been conducted about hotel attributesrelated tothehotel choice decision as a part ofacustomer’s pre- purchase behavior(Dolnicar&Otter, 2003). Althoughit iscritical for hotel managerstounderstand post-trip behavior because such behaviorsmaydirectlyinfluence their futurebehavior, therearefew researchstudieswhich examine hotel attributesrelated to acustomer’spost-trip behavior.This studyteststhe relationship between leisure traveler’shotel attribute satisfaction and overall satisfaction in the post-trip behaviorperspectiveina hotel setting andexaminestherelative impactofhotel attributesatisfaction in influencing overall satisfaction. Multiple regressionwas used totestthe relationship and hotel attribute satisfaction isan important antecedent tooverall satisfaction. Theoretical and practical implications ofthe studyare discussed.


Tourist See Tourist Do: The Influence Of Hollywood Movies And Television On Tourism Motivation And Activity Behavior, Daniel L. Spears, Bharath M. Josiam, Tammy Kinley, Sanjukta Pookulangara Feb 2013

Tourist See Tourist Do: The Influence Of Hollywood Movies And Television On Tourism Motivation And Activity Behavior, Daniel L. Spears, Bharath M. Josiam, Tammy Kinley, Sanjukta Pookulangara

Hospitality Review

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of Hollywood movies and television (movies/TV) on US viewer’s motivation to travel to and participate in activities featured in Hollywood movies/TV productions. A survey was administered in an online format to a convenience sample of 433 respondents via Qualtrics. Factor analysis, correlation, and regression was employed to explore relationships between the variables. Findings identified a profile of Hollywood movies/TV viewers, sources of information used to determine destination choice, and level of involvement among viewers of Hollywood movies/TV productions. Additionally, this study explored the relationships between Hollywood movies/TV productions, tourist motivations, …


Evaluating Applicability Of E-Service Quality In Online Hotel Bookings, Seung Hyun Kim, A.J. Singh, Sungsik Yoon Feb 2013

Evaluating Applicability Of E-Service Quality In Online Hotel Bookings, Seung Hyun Kim, A.J. Singh, Sungsik Yoon

Hospitality Review

This study evaluates applicability of E-service quality measurements in the context of online hotel bookings. Data was collected from an online survey of undergraduate college students at two universities in the United States. The Transaction Process-based Framework (eTransQual) conceptualized by Bauer et al. (2006) was adapted, and the dimensionality of e-service quality was identified. The study identified process/reliability as the most important factor influencing overall quality of booking websites.


Towards An Understanding Of Lodging Asset Management And Its Components, Leonard Anthony Jackson Feb 2013

Towards An Understanding Of Lodging Asset Management And Its Components, Leonard Anthony Jackson

Hospitality Review

Lodging asset management has emerged as one of the most important areas of strategic hotel management. Increasingly, lodging companies are soliciting the services of asset management firms or developing internal asset management competencies. This article synthesizes and discusses the essential components of dynamic lodging asset management. The article provides a detail background on asset management and its importance and explains the role of lodging asset managers and their working relationships with ownership and operators. The article also discusses the competencies and skills of asset managers.


Does Financial Performance Depend On Hotel Size? Analysis Of The Financial Profile Of The U.S. Lodging Industry, A.J. Singh, Raymond S. Schmidgall Feb 2013

Does Financial Performance Depend On Hotel Size? Analysis Of The Financial Profile Of The U.S. Lodging Industry, A.J. Singh, Raymond S. Schmidgall

Hospitality Review

This research presents a financial profile of the U.S. Lodging Industry based on an analysis of 2,091 financial statements (fiscal year 2011) for individual hotels ranging in asset size of $500 thousand to $250 million. The study analyzes summary results of the financial position and profitability of hotels based on a common size analysis of Balance Sheets and Income Statements. Furthermore, the study analyzes 10 key performance benchmarks as measured by Liquidity, Solvency and Operating Ratios. The results of the study show a divergence in the hotel industry’s financial performance based on the size of the hotel and by upper, …


Authentic Experiences Assessment Instrument: The Case Of Millennial Students And Cultural Attractions In Central Florida, Earney Francis Lasten, Randall S. Upchurch Feb 2013

Authentic Experiences Assessment Instrument: The Case Of Millennial Students And Cultural Attractions In Central Florida, Earney Francis Lasten, Randall S. Upchurch

Hospitality Review

Three types of authenticity were chosen to analyze cultural attractions—they were: staged or real authenticity, sensory authenticity, and existential authenticity. A group of millennium students that visited Orlando’s cultural attractions from the University of Central Florida were part of this study. Results show that the term “culture” is unclear among students. Also gender might play a role in determining what is perceived as “authenticity.” In general the focus group discussion had a consensus that these three types of authenticity were the right ones to measured cultural attractions, people, and behaviors.


A Profile Of Travelers Who Are Willing To Stay In Environmentally Friendly Hotel, Michelle Millar, Karl J. Mayer Feb 2013

A Profile Of Travelers Who Are Willing To Stay In Environmentally Friendly Hotel, Michelle Millar, Karl J. Mayer

Hospitality Review

The purpose of this study is to describe travelers that have indicated they are willing to stay in green hotel in order to better understand the market segment. There is very little knowledge about these types of travelers, thus making it difficult for hoteliers to know how to create marketing campaigns that target them. Data were collected via an online survey company. Behavior characteristics provided a more distinguishing profile of the traveler than did demographics or psychographics. Most travelers were willing to pay the same amount for a green hotel as a traditional hotel. Implications, future research, and limitations are …


Too Much Puff, Not Enough Push? Surf Lifeguard Simulated Cpr Performance, Kevin Moran, Jonathon Webber Feb 2013

Too Much Puff, Not Enough Push? Surf Lifeguard Simulated Cpr Performance, Kevin Moran, Jonathon Webber

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

The purpose of this paper is to report on the technical competency of volunteer surf lifeguards to perform CPR on a manikin in light of their lifeguard experience, age, and gender. The CPR skills of surf lifeguards on patrol at the beginning of the 2010-11 summer season were tested on manikins by observation of CPR procedures and electronic recording of compression and ventilation skills. Almost all lifeguards (n=252) made the appropriate initial checks for responsiveness (98%). Compression skills were generally performed accurately with few technical errors (such as incomplete release). Most lifeguards (87%) over-ventilated the lungs (> 600ml) on each …


Book Reviews: Journal Of Tourism Consumption And Practice Volume 5 No.1 2013, Maximiliano E. Korstanje Jan 2013

Book Reviews: Journal Of Tourism Consumption And Practice Volume 5 No.1 2013, Maximiliano E. Korstanje

Journal of Tourism Consumption and Practice

Tourism and the Muslim World. Noel Scott & Jafar Jafari (2010) Emerald Group Publishing, Bingley, UK. ISBN 978-184950920-6. Slow Travel and Tourism. Janet Dickinson and Les Lumsdom (2010) London, Earthscan Limited. ISBN 978-1-849711128, PP. 232


Spring Break Travel: Motivations And Behaviour In A Mexican Destination, J. Carlos Monterrubio, M. Marivel Mendoza-Ontiveros Jan 2013

Spring Break Travel: Motivations And Behaviour In A Mexican Destination, J. Carlos Monterrubio, M. Marivel Mendoza-Ontiveros

Journal of Tourism Consumption and Practice

Spring break travel is a growing market and has become a relevant research object. Specifically, binge drinking, illicit drug use and high-risk sexual behaviour have become the focus of academic attention. Identifying such behaviour is relevant in designing policies for tourism management, particularly for the reduction of negative implications of such behaviours. This descriptive study aimed to identify the motivations, alcohol consumption, drug use and sexual behavioural patterns of spring break travellers in Acapulco, Mexico. Based on a quantitative approach, a total of 173 male and 112 female North American students were surveyed during spring break 2010. The study revealed …


Bodies, Emotions And Tourism: A Study Of Costa Cruises Commercials, Mariangela Albano, Gaetano Sabato Jan 2013

Bodies, Emotions And Tourism: A Study Of Costa Cruises Commercials, Mariangela Albano, Gaetano Sabato

Journal of Tourism Consumption and Practice

Nowadays, tourism industry proposes different opportunities to live a vacation where the body is the main interest and the central focus of experience. Each form of tourism shows a particular universe of representation of the body and a corresponding emotional language. In this context, where bodies and spaces are associated and reciprocally constructed as symbolic languages for the benefit of the tourist’s extraordinary experience, cruise tourism is an interesting case in point to analyze above all because on cruises, people use the space of the ship in different ways and, at the same time, following general corporeal and spatial schemes. …


Critical Success Factors In The Promotion Of Sustainable Rural Tourism By Destination Marketing Organisations: A Study Of Ballyhoura Fáilte, Louise Nugent, Siobhán Lynch Jan 2013

Critical Success Factors In The Promotion Of Sustainable Rural Tourism By Destination Marketing Organisations: A Study Of Ballyhoura Fáilte, Louise Nugent, Siobhán Lynch

Irish Business Journal

With the Irish tourism industry maturing, destination marketing organisations (DMOs) must meet tourists’ changing expectations. For rural tourism destinations, the challenge lies in ensuring that they obtain a position of sustainability in the Irish tourism industry (Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht, 2011). Due to the highly volatile nature of the Irish rural tourism industry, treating rural tourism like any other product does not comply with the new approach to destination marketing management, which considers the resources available, the environment, the tourist, and the residents themselves (Buhalis, 2000; Pike, 2008). The aim of this study is to carry out a …