This study aims to describe the small medium enterprises that grow and exist in "Likupang" Tourism Special Economic Zone, North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, especially for micro and small businesses in the souvenir business sector, focusing on the factors of utilizing appropriate technology, online/offline marketing and human capital. This research uses qualitative design with case study method by digging up in-depth information and data on business environment during the Covid-19 pandemic since 2020 until now. The results show that there are micro and small businesses that use appropriate technology in making souvenirs, the findings are still limited to technology tools for forming souvenir products, another result showed the innovation in product design is still lacking, employees only imitate common things and did not create products typical to Likupang area. In terms of marketing strategies, it was found that the Covid-19 pandemic hit the tourism industry, including souvenir businesses badly. This made souvenir business owners apply marketing strategies by selling products at sites as well as offering products through social media. Another finding from human capital factor, there are still business owners and employees who do not have entrepreneur mindset, even though in terms of product-making skills, they are classified as skilled craftsmen.
This study aims to test the influence of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, facilitating condition, social influence, and personal innovativeness in cloud computing adoption. This research is important because of the high demands of understanding student technology which can be started by adopting cloud computing in learning. Students can use cloud computing to share information, assignments, and work that can be accessed with various devices. This research was conducted on students at two state universities in Indonesia. The study used SEM in the analysis process. This research was conducted on students at two state universities in Indonesia. The results of questionnaire to 126 students indicate that the intention to use the cloud is determined by the perceived ease of use and facilitating condition. Three other variables used, perceived usefulness, social influence, and personal innovativeness were not shown to have an effect on cloud computing adoption intentions. The implication of this research is continuous research related to the use of information systems in learning.
This study aims to determine the prediction of bankruptcy at PT BPR Primaesa Sejahtera Manado using the Altman Z-Score Modification model with the formula Z = 6.56 X1 + 3.26 X2 + 6.72 X3 + 1.05 X4, with a benchmark value of Z-Score grouped into three categories, including, bankrupt (Z <1.1), grey area (1.12.6). The data collection techniques were documentation and interviews. The data was analised by descriptive analysis with a quantitative approach to PT BPR Primaesa Sejahtera Manado's financial statements consisting of balance sheets and income statements. The findings of the study indicate that the Z-Score value was 1.634125352, 1.445699781, -0.352054013, -0.298088193 and -0.465807943 implying that PT BPR Primaesa Sejahtera Manado is in the gray area, or at risk of bankruptcy. The results of the study in the 2015-2019 period shows a benchmark of Z<2.6, signifying that PT BPR Primaesa Sejahtera Manado is predicted to potentially suffer bankruptcy in the future.
Balanced score card interpretes he importance of the main stakeholders including owners, customers and employees. The term balance reflects effort to capture both financial and non financial measurements emphasizing cause and effect indicators, long term goals of the company external and internal perspectives as well as subjectives quantitative and qualitative goals. The application of BSC in university so far, increase accountability to develop strategies, control existing opportunity and increase operational effort. The faculty of economy of the State university of Manado is one of the faculties with commitments to increase quality of academic services from both staff and teachers for students satisfaction. With this commitment the measurement of academic ethics is a must. This research aims to measure students satisfaction degrees on academic service at the faculty of economy of the state university of Manado by using balance Score card consisting of customers perspective, internal business, and development and learning towards quality service achievement. Keywords: Balance Score Card, Ethics Measurement, Academic Service
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