Recent Trends in Data Mining and Business Forecasting

Role of Transformational and Transactional Leadership Styles on Employees’ Performance with the Median of Organization Commitment, in Selected Higher Learning Institutions at Mwanza, Tanzania

Sunga Happyness H., Lutego — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0530

This study examined the roles of transformational and transactional leadership styles on the employee’s performance in higher learning institutions in Mwanza. The study specifically aimed to identify the relationship between transaction leadership style and employee task performance, to determine if there is a relationship between transactional leadership style and employee tasks performance and to determine if transformational or transactional leadership style influences employee organization performance. The study was guided by situation and contingency theory as well as Transformation and transaction leadership theory. It employed a quantitative research approach and descriptive research design. The study employed a targeted population of 545 from which a sample size of 217 was used. Data in this study was collected through questionnaires and were analyzed using SPSS. V20 uses inferential statistics, descriptive statistics as well as regression and mediation analysis. The result obtained shows that overall model results R. Square of about 65%which is adjusted to 56%. Generally, R square and Adjusted R square were used to explain the power of the regression model in which the results of the model predictors explain 65% of the variation in the employee performance among the sampled respondents in the targeted higher learning institutions. The findings from the regression analysis show a positive and significant relationship between TRNF and EP. The regression formed a coefficient value of .643 and T-test was 2.092whihc was significant at .0002. Transactional Leadership Style (TRNS) was positively and significantly related to Employee Performance (EP). This can be evidenced by the coefficient of .528 and T-statistics of 2.241 which was significant at a level of. 001. The study also tested the relationship between Organization Commitment (OC) and Employee performance (EP) among the selected respondents. The Coefficient value was .556 and a T-Test was 2.85 which was significant at .000. The results from the analysis show a regression coefficient of .447 and a T-test of 2.040 which was significant at a level of .000. The study concluded both Transformational and Transactional leadership style has positive impacts on the task performance of the employee in the higher learning institution because through is a leader uses his/her acts to build my respect in the working place and also leader acts as a good role model to their employee hence employee as motivated to work in a committed manner to attain the desired organization objective whether long term or short term.

A Study on Pros and Cons of AI Technology Used Agri Farming in Tamil Nadu

B. Jarinaa, M. Manida — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0530

This study delves into the adoption and impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology within agricultural practices in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The global trend of incorporating AI, commonly known as AgriTech, in agriculture aims to bolster productivity, sustainability, and resource efficiency. The research specifically examines the advantages and disadvantages associated with the integration of AI technology in Tamil Nadu's varied agricultural landscape. While AI solutions are actively being researched and implemented in agriculture, there exists a gap in achieving widespread industry adoption. Although large-scale research projects are underway and some AI applications are available in the market, the development of predictive solutions to effectively address real farming challenges is still in its nascent stages. Artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture is poised to revolutionize the industry by streamlining processes, minimizing time commitments, and eliminating labour-intensive tasks. Its applications encompass pest management, data organization, and fostering healthier crop production, contributing to a reduction in workload. Cutting-edge solutions such as robotics, smartphone applications, and imagery technology play a crucial role in meeting agricultural needs. Businesses are actively working on advancing AI in agriculture to address challenges related to environmental changes and population expansion, introducing automated methods for preserving crop output. The recent breakthroughs in AI have not only led to technological advancements but have also created numerous job opportunities. By incorporating AI-enabled technologies, the agricultural sector enhances its competitiveness, paving the way for a future where AI becomes an integral part of farming operations. The goal is not only to automate tasks but also to enable precise harvesting techniques, allowing farmers to achieve larger yields and higher quality with fewer resources. As AI continues to evolve, it is anticipated that the agricultural industry will progressively integrate these technologies to meet the growing demands of the future.

The Effect of Internal Control System on Financial Performance of Church Organization Compassion Centers: A Case of Nyamagana District

Lupilya Gregory, Kaihula P. Bishagazi, Tibuhinda Ngonzi — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0530

The paper generally aimed to study the effect of the internal control system on the financial performance of church organization compassion centres in the Nyamagana district. Specifically, the study centred on three areas, namely, the control environment, control activities and monitoring. The study applied the principal/agency theory. Data were collected at once through close-ended questionnaires where a cross-sectional research design was fitted. The study’s unity of analysis involved 100 people (church leaders, compassion centre board members, personal coordinators, social workers, accountants, and auditors). A binary logistic regression was used to analyze the relationship between the internal control system (ICS) and financial performance (FP) of church organization compassion centres. The outcomes depicted that the control environment has a positive significant relationship with the FP of compassion centres (r=0.838, β=0.512, p=0.000). Moreover, control activities have a positive significant relationship (r=0.828, β=0.521, p=0.000), while monitoring has a positive significant relationship with FP of compassion centres (r=0.751, β=0.629, p=0.000).

A Study on Consumer Purchasing Behavior towards Fast Food with Special Reference to Coimbatore City

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0530

The marketing conception stresses that an establishment should produce a Marketing Mix (MM) that satisfies (gives mileage to) guests, thus needs to dissect the what, where, when and how consumers buy. Marketers can more prognosticate how consumers will respond to marketing strategies. The consumer gets captured in all the aspects of purchase, mileage and disposal of products and services. Consumer buying gesture is told by the existent’s personality traits. These personality traits do not remain the same but change with the life cycle. Complex buying gesture requires the high involvement of buyers Understanding why and how people decide to buy this or that product or why they are so pious to one brand is the number one task for companies that strive for perfecting their business model and acquiring further guests. An establishment needs to dissect buying gestures for Buyers’ responses to an establishment’s marketing strategy have a great impact on the establishment’s success.

The study is accepted to find out the consumer buying gesture towards fast food in Coimbatore. The high ideal of this study is to find out the consumer's buying gestures for fast food and to offer valid suggestions. This study was conducted grounded on descriptive exploration. The replies have been named by using a convenience slice system from colourful fast-food consumers. Completely 170 sample repliers were named and anatomized by using simple chance analysis and mean ranking system. This study helps to know the consumer buying gesture of the Coimbatore megacity. It is precious for businesses to understand this process because it helps them better knit their marketing enterprise to the marketing sweats that have successfully told consumers to buy in history. Consumer buying gesture refers to the buying gesture of the ultimate consumer. An establishment needs to dissect buying gestures for Buyers’ responses to an establishment’s marketing strategy have a great impact on the establishment’s success.

Assessment of Community Participation in Domestic Solid Waste Management: A Case Study of Ilala Municipality, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Gwamaka Asajenie — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0530

Examining local community involvement in household solid waste management in the Ilala municipality was the goal of this study. The study was carried out in the Dar es Salaam region's Buguruni ward, which is situated in the Ilala district. To collect information for the study, both primary and secondary data were used. Through key informant interviews, observation techniques, and a questionnaire, primary data were gathered. Reviewing books, papers, and journals yields secondary data. Four (4) municipal and ward environmental officials were surveyed using purposeful sampling procedures; at the ward level, 75 respondents (or 5% of the total respondents) were selected at random from different households. The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) and Excel software were used to analyze the data, which were then presented in the form of text, figures, and tables. According to the study, all households manage their home solid waste; more women than men (28%), however, made up the majority of the profiles. Married couples are more likely to be involved in domestic solid waste management (72%), based on their marital status. The study finds that the majority of domestic solid waste produced in local houses is kitchen trash (88%) in percentage terms. The results also showed that due to the influence of people's educational attainment, community perception and knowledge of residential solid waste management are quite moderate. In addition, the community pays a charge to participate in the collection and transportation of domestic solid waste (DSW). The people's financial incapacity and the absence of contemporary infrastructure for collecting and storage are the main constraints at the household and community levels. Therefore, the study suggests that the government empower environmental committees, foster strong linkages between local government and communities, and promote and enhance community understanding of domestic solid waste management (DSWM).