One key to the success of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Due to increasing global competition, many enterprises are aware of the benefits of Enterprise Resource Planning. This study is focuses on aspects of the ERP utilized in manufacturing industries. This paper report on one suit case study application. The case was conducted by using interview and observation techniques. The Situation-Actor-Process (SAP) paradigm was used to analyze the case. A synthesis was performed in the management context, situational factors, processes used in ERP system and the relationship among the adherence to COSO, and GCG implementation. The resultant in learning issues in conjunction with the conclusion of the study may help in identifying the potential key areas in ERP implementation, adherence to COSO, and GCG implementation in accordance to get best quality in operational performance that has the implication to best quality to financial performance. Results reveal that top management support, mandate and commitment have positvely related to ERP implementation, adherence to COSO, and GCG implementation. Future research by using hypothesis development can be conducted to show whereas there are a positive relationship among the variables.

E-Learning is the process of distance learning by using of computer technology, computer network and/or Internet. E-Learning is delivered by utilizing computing devices. With e-learning, lecture material can be distributed either on-line using a network connection as well as off-line using a mobile media. One type of software used in distance learning is Groupware. It is a software product to support a group of people who share a task or goal to work together to achieve that goal. Two types of groupware technology are Electronic Teleconferencing and Real-time Collaboration Tools. Electronic Teleconferencing is electronic communication technology that allows two or more people in different locations to simultaneously conduct the conference. In Video Conference, participants in a location can see the other participants who are in different locations.

Management of employees as a resource is essential to

PurposeThis research aims to examine the association between political connection and tax aggressiveness during the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of business ethics in the association between political connection and tax aggressiveness.Design/methodology/approachThis study employs a multiple regression method for 147 manufacturing firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the pandemic era.FindingsPolitical connection has no association with tax aggressiveness. However, political connection has a negative (positive) association with tax aggressiveness in more (less) ethical firms. The results are robust after controlling for year-fixed effects, endogeneity issues and other tax aggressiveness measurements.Originality/valuePolitical connection is often cited as the driver of unethical business, including tax aggressiveness. However, this paper claims and finds that political connection is a double-edged sword. Ethical firms use political connection to reduce their tax aggressiveness, and vice versa. Previous research has paid little attention to this topic. This paper also uses COVID-19 as a natural experiment to highlight the importance of corporate social responsibility activities as business ethics.