Abstract: The majority of research work that explore performance variation in buyer-supplier relations based on social capital theory only concentrate on relational dimension and/or structural dimension, which might limit their theoretical contributions. In this study, we take a more holistic view to develop a research model based on the social capital theory to investigate how social capital elements result in desired buyer (manufacturer) performance behind the supply chain integration strategy. In addition, we will also look into the effects of two resource capabilities, supplier flexibility and supplier collaboration, resulted from suppliers relationship-specific investments on relational capital. A sample composed of manufacturing firms from different industries in Taiwan will be used to test the hypotheses in the proposed research model.

• Publication Date: 21-Jul-2019
• DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-175-7-06
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Abstract: This study was designed to explore the effect of Communicative approach on laboratory report writing skills at secondary level as students were unable to write the laboratory reports of the experiments included in their syllabus due to the reality that laboratory report writing was neglected aspect of the curriculum. The quasi experimental method employing pre-test post-test non-equivalent control group design was used in this study. The convenience sample technique was used in this research study. The test was the tool for data collection. The pre-test and the post-test were same. The tool was made valid by the experts views . The reliability of the tool was determined by Cronbachs alpha. Data were analysed through t-statistics. The experimental group precedes the control group indicating that communicative approach was better for laboratory report writing skills than traditional methods of teaching of laboratory report writing.

• Publication Date: 21-Jul-2019
• DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-175-7-07
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