Motivation and Personality is the first book to be devoted to content analysis systems for assessment of characteristics of the individuals, groups, or historical periods which create verbal materials. Manuals for using the various systems, research regarding the background of the systems and practice materials are included to create a book which is both a work of reference and a handbook.

The purpose of this research is to study the management information system and the benefits of InsideDPS software. The study was designed with an embeded mixed method, namely quantitative-qualitative-quantitative. The questionnaire as a quantitative tool was built based on previous research (MSQ), distributed to 250 employees and 198 sets of analyzed multiple linear regression. The questionnaire was distributed 2 times, before and after qualitative research. Interviews, observation and document collection were held with informants for HR managers, IT managers, and selected employees. This study found evidence that MIS InsideDPS software can support HRD performance improvement which is also supported by increased employee satisfaction. The technical implication of the findings of this study is the need for a wider web-based MIS application in the company

The purpose of this study is to determine the perspective of boarding house business owners regarding their understanding of the boarding house category hotel tax in Makassar City. This type of research is a qualitative descriptive study. Data collection techniques using literature study, observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques used data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the perspective of boarding house business owners regarding the hotel tax in the boarding house category is still lacking due to the lack of socialization from the government and the hotel tax rate for the boarding house category is still considered burdensome, causing tax avoidance.

The purpose of this research is to see the potential for crowdfunding in financing SMEs and startup businesses during the Corona Virus Pandemic (Covid19) in Indonesia in the context of Sustainable Development Goals as a Business Innovation. The questionnaire was taken to SME owners who have seen crowdfunding domiciled in Indonesia, to see the effect of crowdfunding perceptions, social norms, regulations, entrepreneurship and technology, and the market on crowdfunding supported capital. Four variables (social norms, regulation, employers, and technology) studied showed a positive and significant effect, except for the perception of crowdfunding variable which showed a weak and insignificant effect. The limitation of this research was carried out in Indonesia during the Covid 19 period with a policy of social distancing and working from home.

We will exploration in explaining the contribution of competence to work culture; contribution of competence to teacher performance; the contribution of work culture to teacher performance; the contribution of competence through work culture to the work performance of Honorary Teachers In Makassar Elementary School is very important to do in determining the attitudes and policies of the city government towards Honorary Teachers In Makassar City. The study was conducted at Makassar Elementary School with a population of Honorary Teachers who have a Decree of limited time employment contract in 8 sub-districts in Makassar City, totaling 1,495 teachers. The total sample obtained was 317 teachers using the Slovin formula. The research hypothesis was tested using the Structural Equation Model through the help of AMOS vers. 20.0 programs. The results of the study provide evidence that the competencies possessed are proven to directly improve the work culture of honorary teachers. High competence is proven to directly be able to improve the performance of honorary teachers to a high level. Work culture directly has a significant positive effect on the performance of honorary teachers. Competence through work culture is indirectly proven to increase the work performance of Honorary Teachers in Makassar Elementary School to a higher level.

This study aims to find alternative information non-earnings (earnings) after IFRS convention in investing by testing (1) the relationship of fundamental information (account receivable signal, inventory signal, gross margin signal, sales, and administrative signal, effective tax signal, labor force and capital expenditure signal) on stock returns; and (2) Cash flows information (operating cash, investing cash and financing cash) on stock returns. This research was conducted on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) using secondary data. Sampling was carried out purposively and resulted in 175 observational data in 2012-2016. Data were analyzed using multiple linear analysis methods. The results showed (1) fundamental information such as account receivable, sales and administrative expenses and capital expenditure had a significant effect on stock returns, while fundamental signals such as inventory, gross margin, effective tax rate, labor force showed insignificant results; and (2) Cash flow information such as operating cash flows, investing cash and financing cash also provide insignificant results. Based on the results of these studies it can be concluded that fundamental information such as account receivable signal, sales, and administrative signal and capital expenditure signal can be used as alternative information in investing after IFRS convergence.

Crowdfunding is an activity to collect small amounts of funds from a large audience via the internet without involving a financing intermediary. This study aims to determine the effect of fundraising, product testing, relationship reliability, and awareness-raising on the performance of the crowdfunding platform as an alternative source of business or business funding. This research was conducted using a quantitative approach, where Google forms were distributed to 267 project proponents, owners, or administrators in ASEAN countries as a sample and 197 sets of questionnaires were returned with complete answers and further analyzed. The data analysis used includes descriptive analysis, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that all independent variables, namely the creator's intention in the form of fundraising, product testing, relationship reliability, and awareness-raising, have a positive and significant influence on the performance of the crowdfunding platform. This has practical implications that the creator's intention must be a concern for project proponents and fund owners who invest or distribute their funds in addition to paying attention to the business proposal and the reliability of the crowdfunding platform operator.

This study aims to determine the shifting economic structure and find out the leading sektors in Soppeng Regency in 2013-2017. The type of research used is quantitative research. The data processed is the data of the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of Soppeng Regency and South Sulawesi Province on the basis of constant prices in 2010 in 2013-2017 in all sectors. The data analysis technique used to determine the shift in economic structure and leading sektors in Soppeng District is Location Quotient (LQ) Analysis, Shift Share (SS) Analysis and Klassen Typology analysis. The results of the Location Quotient (LQ) analysis show the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors; electricity and gas procurement sectors; construction; trade and repair of cars and motorbikes; providing accommodation and drinking meals; real estate; government administration, defense and social security; education services; and health services and social activities are the leading sectors in Soppeng Regency. The result of Shift Share analysis shows that the sector experiencing a shift is the processing industri sector; trade and repair of cars and motorbikes; providing accommodation and drinking meals; information and communication; financial services; health services and social activities; and other services with PB 0. While the Klassen Typology analysis shows that the advanced and fast-growing sektors are agriculture, forestry and fisheries; and real estate.