Employment in the Private Sector in Oman: Sector-Based  Approach for Localization

Ali, Yasir; Al-Nusair, Mowafaq M; Alani, Farooq; Khan, Firdouse Rahman; Al-Badi, Latifa H

doi:10.18510/hssr.2017.511

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“…The lack of cooperation between the Government sector and the private sector due to which there is no strategic alignment. The private sector should join with the Government in the improvement of the tourism industry in Oman by analyzing the constraints faced by entrepreneurs in the tourism sector (Ali, Nusair, Alani, Khan, & Al Badi, 2017). The private sector should join with the Government in the improvement of the tourism industry in Oman by analyzing the constraints faced by entrepreneurs in the tourism sector (Atef & Al-Balushi, 2015).…”

Section: Review Of Literature Reason For Starting Up Tourism Businessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Examining Challenging Factors of Tourism Entrepreneurship in Oman using PLS-SEM

Badi

Khan

2020

Int. j. res. entrep. bus. stud.

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Purpose of the study: The objectives of the study were to critically examine the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in tourism business in establishing their businesses in Oman; to critically analyze whether the entrepreneurs in the tourism business are motivated to establish tourism business in Oman and to critically analyze the prospects for entrepreneurs to venture into the tourism sector in Oman. Design/Methodology: The data was collected through a well-defined questionnaire through which 241 tourism entrepreneurs from Oman, including unemployed youth who were interested in tourism were selected, on a random sampling basis. Structural Equation Modelling through Smart PLS was used to analyze the data. Findings: The results of the research show that the initial capital, working capital, and good location are the essential factors required to establish a tourism business in Oman. It was confirmed that the prevailing rules and regulations are strict and rigid to start a tourism business in Oman and it takes lots of time to start the operation of tourism businesses; seeking labor clearance procedure is NOT simple for tourism. Cultural values and physical working conditions do not encourage tourism-related businesses and non-preference of spouse from the tourism sector is another major constraint for Omanis in taking up tourism businesses. Implications: It was suggested that the Government should provide strategic support to the tourism-related entrepreneurs; the Government should provide financial guidance to encourage tourism entrepreneurs irrespective of their ages. Governmental licensing authorities and all licenses to set up tourism businesses need to be obtained in one place. The Government should invest in superstructure projects to enhance the scope of tourism. Training must be provided by the Government to enhance the tourism business in Oman. Originality: This is the study of its kind and no research was carried out ever before to study solely the challenges of tourism entrepreneurship in Oman.

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Section: Review Of Literature Reason For Starting Up Tourism Businessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Examining Challenging Factors of Tourism Entrepreneurship in Oman using PLS-SEM

Badi

Khan

2020

Int. j. res. entrep. bus. stud.

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“…In the context of a balanced for the long-term development of society, the concept of sustainable development of tourism is also interpreted. Many scientists [11][12][13][14][15][16] talk about the need to develop sustainable tourism in their regions. The World Tourism Organization [17] defines sustainable tourism as tourism, which takes into account its current and future economic, social and environmental consequences, satisfying the needs of all its participants.…”

Section: B Sustainable Tourism and The Affecting Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Integration of Partial Least Squares Path Modeling for Sustainable Tourism Development

Pavlenchyk¹,

Mekhovych²,

Bohoslavets³

et al. 2019

IJRTE

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This study aims to reveal which factors and their indicators are significant (primary) for sustainable tourism from the point of view of the travellers themselves. The study was conducted in two stages and involved 415 (first phase) and 577 (second phase) respondents. The first stage was conducted online and personal communication, which allowed to question respondents in detail. The second stage was conducted only online using polls on Facebook, Twitter, Google Docs and email. Primary data were presented in the form of respondents' submissions, obtained as a result of observation through the distribution of questionnaires. Results were processed using a priori ranking technology - expert methods - using MS Excel for automatizing the process. The study revealed what factors generally accepted today and their indicators are significant (primary) from the point of view of the travellers themselves. The division of the empirical part of the study into two components allowed for a more detailed review of the opinions of the respondents and the identification of 9 leading indicators. This article draws attention to the fact that it is necessary to study phenomena not only from a theoretical point of view but also to test empirically, involving the participants in the process. The study will be useful for countries and regions that are committed to sustainable tourism. Technology, as a whole, can be used in any industry where people's opinion matters. The study is based on the theoretical basis of modern researchers and is supported by an experiment involving direct participants in the process (travellers), i.e. allows you to uncover sustainable tourism and factors affecting it from different angles.

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“…The Government of Oman is continuously working on developing the entrepreneurship infrastructure (Yarahmadi&Magd, 2016). The fullest concentration is on cultivating entrepreneurship in the SMEs to achieve sustainable growth of economic development in Oman in the form of increased growth, equity and employment (Al-Lawati, 2017).Ministry of Education in Oman had also endorsed introducing entrepreneurship teaching in class nine itself so as to enable the individuals to identify and explore the business opportunities (Ali et al, 2017). Khan& Krishnamurthy (2016) claimed that the spirit of entrepreneurship is subdued by the perception that the entrepreneurs do not possess sufficient knowledge and capital though plenty of opportunities persist.…”

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In-Country Value (Icv) – Entrepreneurial Opportunities in the Companies of Oman

Shezawi

Khan

2018

ijmier

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Purpose The objectives of the study are to analyze to the opportunities created for the new entrepreneurs through the In-Country Value (ICV) scheme; to analyze the benefits earned by the entrepreneurs through ICV in the selected companies of Oman and to critically analyze the impact of in-country value in the economic growth of Oman. Design/methodology/approach To carry out this research study, exploratory approach was adopted. Secondary data were obtained from seven selected companies in Oman, and the data was collected from the four perspectives of ICV, and the collected data was analyzed, and the conclusion was drawn. Findings The study reveals that ICV initiatives have brought a great change in the local economy through enhancement of human skills and exploration of the capabilities of human resources and the potentialities of SMEs and the ICV strategy opens opportunities to the new entrepreneurs from the local community to come up with self-employment and encourages local entrepreneurs. Research limitations/Implications The study reveals that the selected companies are following their own pattern of plans, programs, and strategies and there is no uniform pattern to adjudge their performances. The Ministries should define clear guidelines and periodic reports should be generated and should be publicized that will boost up the morale of the budding entrepreneurs and the local Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Social implications The study reveals that the ICV strategy adds value to the growth of local economy and thereby the national economy through the efforts of SMEs of Oman. Originality/Value No one has ever examined the effect of ICV strategy in the local and economic development of Oman, it is a first-hand study of its kind, and the results will be useful to streamline the strategies for ICV initiatives.

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Employment in the Private Sector in Oman: Sector-Based Approach for Localization

Cited by 19 publications

References 7 publications

Examining Challenging Factors of Tourism Entrepreneurship in Oman using PLS-SEM

Examining Challenging Factors of Tourism Entrepreneurship in Oman using PLS-SEM

Integration of Partial Least Squares Path Modeling for Sustainable Tourism Development

In-Country Value (Icv) – Entrepreneurial Opportunities in the Companies of Oman

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