IOSR-JBM   Volume-13 ~ Issue-5 ~ Sep-Oct-2013

Abstract: The purpose of research is the study of financial indicators to ensure the success of PT PLN PJB2 go public, and identify the factors that influence financial performance. Besides, it presents an alternative wisdom to improve the financial performance of PT PLN PJB2. The data used are time series data to study the function of electricity demand Java-Bali system, while the analysis of the financial performance using financial statement data from 1995 to 1997 and the action plan of the data companies (CBP) in 1998. The results showed that: The financial performance is quite healthy in terms of liquidity and solvency. But in terms of collection of accounts receivable activity showed stunted terms of profitability shows that the financial performance of PT PLN PJB2 relatively very low compared to other companies that have successfully gone public. PJB2 PT PLN's financial performance in 1996 and 1997 show a return on equity (ROE) 5.71% and 2.29%, while return on assets (ROA) 4.78% and 1.85%. In comparison PT Indosat financial performance in 1997 showed 20.36% ROE and ROA 18.31%. While the cost structure of PT PLN PJB2 shows that contribution margin is still positive, which means that any market share gains led to increase profits and demand projections indicate that up to 2003 PT PLN PJB2 will grow quite rapidly.

Keywords: Financial Performance, Power Java Bali, Order Execution, Go Public.

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Abstract: Axis Bank was formed as UTI when it was incorporated in 1994 when Government of India allowed private players in the banking sector. The bank was sponsored together by the administrator of the specified undertaking of the Unit Trust of India, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and General Insurance Corporation ltd. and its subsidiaries namely National insurance company ltd., the New India Assurance Company, the Oriental Insurance Corporation and United Insurance Company Ltd. Promoting inclusive growth has been top priority area of the Axis Bank Foundation. They try to make the difference to their customers, to the society and to the nation's development directly through the products and services, as well as through developmental initiatives and community outreach its main areas of focus is for promoting inclusive growth consisting of education, public health and medical relief, sustainable livelihoods and improving access to financial services and technology initiatives. These can be achieved through active collaboration with the government and independent organizations.

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Abstract: This study focused on the challenges facing micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in inventory management in Kisii Town, Kenya. The objective of the study was to evaluate the challenges facing MSEs in inventory management in Kisii Town-Kenya. Some of the inventory management challenges include demand variability, material handling, inventory costs, inadequate information and stock setting. The accessible population was the three hundred and eight (308) registered MSEs in Kisii Town. The study used stratified random sampling to group the businesses into homogeneous entities. A random sample was then drawn from the each group. Questionnaire with both open and closed items used to obtain data. Correlation analyses were used to ascertain the relationship between inventory challenges and effective inventory management in MSEs. The study established the existence of a strong negative relationship between demand variability, inadequate information sharing and inventory costs and inventory management.

Key Words: challenges, forecast, inventory, lead time, micro and small enterprises and stock out

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Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to analyse the link or lack of it between green marketing and green consumerism in Kenya. The paper examines the concepts of green marketing, green purchasing and green consumerism in order to identify the disconnect between the theory and practice. The study found that consumers pay little attention to eco-labelling, eco-advertising. To this end, product characteristics such as recyclability and easy disposal are rarely considered when making purchases. There are few studies on the role both consumers and firms Kenya can play towards sustainable development. It is the intention of this paper to inform a debate on Kenya's place towards global green economy.

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