Field of Study and Research Plan

Name (in alphabet)

SEDIQI , KH.MOD SADIQ
(Surname) (Given name) (Middle name)
Nationality
AFGHAN

≪Guide for Creating a Field of Study and Research Plan Sheet/作成要領≫

(1) As this sheet is one of the most important references for selection and university placement, outline your field of study and specify
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(2) This sheet must be typewritten or written in block letters. If possible, please write in Japanese.
(3) T h i s s h e e t m u s t b e c r e a t e d w i t h i n t w o p a g e s . A d d i t i o n a l m a t e r i a l s m a y b e a t t a c h e d i f n e c e s s a r y. B o t h a s i n g l e - s i d e a n d
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1. Past and present field of study

Currently, I am working in the field of Business developing in different area such as government sector and private
sector which is helped me to understand more about the market of my home country. I have plan to solve one of the main
challenge of Afghanistan which is absence of a map for supply chain.
My past study was in the field of supply chain management which is really my passion.

2. Research theme and plan in Japan

Describe articulately the research theme and plan you wish to carry out in Japan. Specify particularly the ultimate goal(s) of your research in
India.
(1) Research theme
The barriers of adopting green supply chain management practices on sustainability of performance of SME’s in
developing countries (Afghanistan)

(2) Research plan

Research Background:
Manufacturing refers to the process of transforming raw materials, components, or parts into merchandise with the aid
of machines for use or sale purpose. Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) is g
manufacturing organizations in Afghanistan. Globalization compels industries to implement the GSCM practices to be
competent in global market, but it also provides opportunities for manufacturers to export.
GSCM practices also extend to the entire value chain from supplier to customer when organizations inform buyers o
ways to reduce their impacts to the natural environment. The pressure on firms to
performance comes from globalization rather than localization.

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Problem Statement
Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs) are playing vital role in development of a country’s economic growth and they
can be considered as backbone of economic growth in all countries. Increasing environmental concerns and awareness
are the driving force which pushes manufacturers all over the world to adopt green manufacturing practices that results
in m anufacturing
S t i MEs
g p o i mplement
t b T r reen
o S oractices i t mn heir usiness.
sector is more important in the Afghan economy.
Due to the significant contribution of SMEs towards economy, various agencies, particularly that of the Governme
have given a lot of importance to the development of SMEs. In order to strengthen the SMEs a number of programs are
being c onducted
t e t po nhanceE heir i erformance.
h b ap f nvironmental
t g a t ssues
public.
As t phe opulation
o t w i f a her orlda ncreases
d c nd a esource
s t r vailability
t s e
chains must be re-designed Because of this inevitable problem, the future of supply chain management
sustainability.
Inevitably the term “Sustainability” and “Green Supply Chain” have been considered hand in hand within the literature
a nd b ot h h a ve be c o m e “ b uz z w or d s” w i t hi n t he c on t e m po r a r y bu si n e ss e nv i r on m e n t . S us t a i n a bi l i t y, i n g e ne r
endurance o s af p ystems H ndi t brocesses.w s oweverr t t ne he usiness
e orld
and soc ia l a ct i ons of organi za ti ons. Ne vert he le ss, a sust ai nabl e suppl y cha i n encom pa ssi ng e nvir onme nt al an
activities must not harm the econom ic performance of the firm. Lat er, various theories st at e that sustainabil it
intersection of the environmental, social and economic performance of the firm.
Thus, the concept of green supply chain management (GSCM) is now gaining importance since it can help to minimize
negative impact of the industrial processes but can also enhance the competitive advantage of the firms.

Research Objectives
1. To determine the direct relationship of perception on company’s environmental impact towards adoption of GSCM
among food and beverage manufacturing SMEs in Afghanistan.
2. To assess the direct relationship of organizational barriers towards adoption of GSCM among food and beverage
manufacturing SMEs in Afghanistan.
3. To examine the direct relationship of technological barriers towards adoption of GSCM among food and beverage
manufacturing SMEs in Afghanistan.
4. To determine the direct relationship of financial barriers towards adoption of GSCM among food and beverage
manufacturing SMEs in Afghanistan.
5. To assess the direct relationship of informational barriers towards adoption of GSCM among food and beverage
manufacturing SMEs in Afghanistan.

Research Questions

When addressing a research problem, an inclusive approach is needed to address the research problem.
achieve the above objectives, the present study will attempt to answer the following research questions:

( a ) I s t h e r e a n y d i r e c t r e l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n p e r c e p t i o n o n c o m p a n y ’s e n v i r o n m e n t a l i m p a c t a n d a d o p t i o
among food and beverage manufacturing SMEs in Afghanistan?

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(b) Is there any direct relationship between organizational barriers and adoption of GSCM among food and beve
manufacturing SMEs in Afghanistan?

( c ) I s t he r e an y di r ec t r e l a t i on shi p be t w e e n t e c h no l og i c a l ba r r i e r s a nd a do pt i on o f G S C M a m o ng f o od a n d b
manufacturing SMEs in Afghanistan?
(d) Is there any direct relationship between financial barriers and adoption of GSCM am
manufacturing SMEs in Afghanistan?
( e ) I s t he r e an y di r ec t r e l a t i on shi p be t w e e n i n f or m a t i on al b a rr i er s a n d a do pt i on o f G S C M a m on g f oo d a nd b
manufacturing SMEs in Afghanistan.?
Methodology
The research will adapt a survey research design using a questionnaire to obtain data
representatives of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the study area in Afghanistan.
Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 was utilized in this study.

The LITERATURE REVIEW will focus on the following topics but will not be limited to the given topics:
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Small and Medium Enterprises
2.3 Definitions of GSCM
2.4 Concept of GSCM
2.5 Difference between SCM and GSCM
2.6 Importance of GSCM
2.7 Benefits of GSCM
2.8 GSCM in Developed Countries
2.9 GSCM in Developing Countries
2.10 Theoretical Perspective
2.10.1 Resource Based Theory
2.10.2 Stakeholder Theory
2.11.1 Perception of Company’s Environmental Impact
2.11.2 Organizational Barriers
2.11.3 Technological Barriers
2.11.4 Financial Barriers
2.11.5 Informational Barriers

Timeline
Year Months Task
1st Year Month 1 April  Phase one:
Month 2 May a) Gathering information related to the field.
Month 3 June b) Gathering information related to the SME’s.
Month 4 July c) Doing literature review
Month 5 August  Phase two:
April Month 6 September a) Preparing pf research design
2022 Month 7 October b) Investigating the research question
Till Month 8 November c) The hypotheses
March Month 9 December
2023 Month 10 January
Month 11 February
Month 12 March

2nd Year Month 13 April  Phase Three:

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 Month 14 May d) Aims and objectives
Month 15 June
Month 16 July
April Month 17 August
2023 Month 18 September
Till Month 19 October
March Month 20 November
2024 Month 21 December
Month 22 January
Month 23 February
Month 24 March
rd
3 Year Month 25 April  Phase Four:
Month 26 May e) Peer review process
Month 27 June  Phase Five
April Month 28 July f) Thesis & Dissertation
2024 Month 29 August g) Other Institutional works
Till Month 30 September
March Month 31 October
2025 Month 32 November
Month 33 December
Month 34 January
Month 35 February
Month 36 March

Internet references:
1. http://www.infosysblogs.com
2. www.sciencedirect.com
3. www.thebalancesmb.com

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