Business simulation through kiosk business: initial results among independent oil palm smallholders
Majority of oil palm smallholders belongs to the B40 category due to small scale agricultural activities. Oil palm smallholders who depend on oil crops alone will face the risk of diminishing income. Long-term steps need to be taken to ensure that their income is maintained even if the palm oi...
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| author | Azhar Ahmad, Ahmad Raflis Che Omar, Norazlan Alias, Mara Ridhuan Che Abdul Rahman, Lokhman Hakim Osman, |
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| description | Majority of oil palm smallholders belongs to the B40 category due to small scale agricultural
activities. Oil palm smallholders who depend on oil crops alone will face the risk of diminishing
income. Long-term steps need to be taken to ensure that their income is maintained even if the
palm oil prices are falling. The only way to cope with the income shortages is through business.
Hence, this business simulation used the bottom-up method pioneered by Elmore (1978) and Herjn
and Porter (1978). This approach was based on the implementation network at the bottom of the
stage. It was also a study of the targeted group through a process of observation together with the
process of implementation. This business simulation selected two (2) independent oil-palm
smallholders in Teluk Intan, Perak. Selection of the participants was based on the justified details
as to identify the type of business that is appropriate to the local geography and identify the needs
and wants of the community. Participants were engaged in cash-related businesses such as selling
crops (bananas, tapioca and others) and agricultural-based businesses. Participants were given a
kiosk to carry out business activities. Meanwhile, researchers provided training facilities, guidance
and financial support in helping smallholders become successful entrepreneurs. It was expected
that the operation of this project could help smallholders increase their income and this simulation
would become a model for other oil palm smallholders. |
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| spelling | oai:generic.eprints.org:170062021-07-11T17:00:15Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17006/ Business simulation through kiosk business: initial results among independent oil palm smallholders Azhar Ahmad, Ahmad Raflis Che Omar, Norazlan Alias, Mara Ridhuan Che Abdul Rahman, Lokhman Hakim Osman, Majority of oil palm smallholders belongs to the B40 category due to small scale agricultural activities. Oil palm smallholders who depend on oil crops alone will face the risk of diminishing income. Long-term steps need to be taken to ensure that their income is maintained even if the palm oil prices are falling. The only way to cope with the income shortages is through business. Hence, this business simulation used the bottom-up method pioneered by Elmore (1978) and Herjn and Porter (1978). This approach was based on the implementation network at the bottom of the stage. It was also a study of the targeted group through a process of observation together with the process of implementation. This business simulation selected two (2) independent oil-palm smallholders in Teluk Intan, Perak. Selection of the participants was based on the justified details as to identify the type of business that is appropriate to the local geography and identify the needs and wants of the community. Participants were engaged in cash-related businesses such as selling crops (bananas, tapioca and others) and agricultural-based businesses. Participants were given a kiosk to carry out business activities. Meanwhile, researchers provided training facilities, guidance and financial support in helping smallholders become successful entrepreneurs. It was expected that the operation of this project could help smallholders increase their income and this simulation would become a model for other oil palm smallholders. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2020 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17006/1/44289-142196-1-SM.pdf Azhar Ahmad, and Ahmad Raflis Che Omar, and Norazlan Alias, and Mara Ridhuan Che Abdul Rahman, and Lokhman Hakim Osman, (2020) Business simulation through kiosk business: initial results among independent oil palm smallholders. e-BANGI: Jurnal Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan, 17 (8). pp. 135-147. ISSN 1823-884x https://ejournal.ukm.my/ebangi/issue/view/1352 |
| spellingShingle | Azhar Ahmad, Ahmad Raflis Che Omar, Norazlan Alias, Mara Ridhuan Che Abdul Rahman, Lokhman Hakim Osman, Business simulation through kiosk business: initial results among independent oil palm smallholders |
| title | Business simulation through kiosk business: initial results among independent oil palm smallholders |
| title_full | Business simulation through kiosk business: initial results among independent oil palm smallholders |
| title_fullStr | Business simulation through kiosk business: initial results among independent oil palm smallholders |
| title_full_unstemmed | Business simulation through kiosk business: initial results among independent oil palm smallholders |
| title_short | Business simulation through kiosk business: initial results among independent oil palm smallholders |
| title_sort | business simulation through kiosk business: initial results among independent oil palm smallholders |
| url | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17006/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17006/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17006/1/44289-142196-1-SM.pdf |