Analyzing consumer online group buying motivations: An interpretive structural modeling approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 629-642 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Structural Modeling ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Group Buying ◽  
Modeling Approach ◽  
Online Group

Analysis of interaction among the barriers to 5S implementation using interpretive structural modeling approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 1834-1853 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh Attri ◽  
Bhupender Singh ◽  
Sunil Mehra
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Structural Modeling ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Modeling Approach ◽  
Manufacturing Organizations ◽  
Top Management Commitment

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to ascertain and analyze the interactions among different barriers of 5S implementation in manufacturing organizations. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, 15 barriers affecting the implementation of 5S in manufacturing organizations have been identified from literature analysis and discussion with academic and industrial experts. Afterwards, identified barriers were validated by using nation-wide questionnaire-based survey. Then, interpretive structural modeling (ISM) approach has been utilized to find out the interaction among the identified barriers in order to develop hierarchy-based model. Findings The research identifies several key barriers which have high driving power and weak dependence power. In this concern, these barriers entail extreme care and handling for successful implementation of 5S. Financial constraints, lack of top management commitment, and no proper vision and mission are found to be the key barriers. Research limitations/implications The developed ISM model is based on experts’ opinion. This developed hierarchy-based model requires further validation by using structural equation modeling approach or by performing detailed case studies. Originality/value In this paper, ISM-based structural model has been recommended for Indian manufacturing organizations, which is a novel exertion in the area of 5S implementation.

Modeling the Soft Skills of Green Procurement Professionals using Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach

2016 ◽  
pp. 120-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surajit Bag
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Structural Modeling ◽  
Human Resource Managers ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Green Procurement ◽  
Modeling Approach ◽  
Hard Skills ◽  
Resource Managers ◽  
Essential Set

Green procurement demands a creative attitude and innovation oriented culture which is still missing in many organizations. It is noted that most of the procurement professionals lack essential soft skills which are more important than hard skills. Human resource managers need to develop appropriate teaching methodologies for procurement professionals to enhance the essential soft skills. The purpose of this study is to identify the essential set of soft skills required for green procurement practices. Interpretive structural modeling approach was applied to find the interrelationships. This study also provides deep insight to human resource managers and will be helpful in developing training programs for procurement professionals.

scholarly journals Enablers and Barriers of Civil Military Relations in India: An Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Andrea Henao Granada ◽  
Edinson Jos� Mart�nez P�rez ◽  
Liliana Rodr�guez Tovar ◽  
Maril� Tibisay Acurero Luzardo ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Modeling ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Modeling Approach ◽  
Civil Military Relations ◽  
Military Relations

Brand Experience Anatomy in Hotels: An Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imran Khan ◽  
Zillur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Structural Modeling ◽  
Brand Experience ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Modeling Approach ◽  
High Degree

Identification of the factors of hotel brand experience (HBE) and the interrelationships shared by them are of interest to both practitioners and academics, as such an understanding would enable hoteliers to deliver superior HBE. However, very few studies have concentrated on brand experience in hotels. This study identifies the factors of HBE and determines the interrelationships among them through the development of a reliable and robust hierarchy-based model using interpretive structural modeling (ISM) approach. Results show that particular factors (hotel location, attractive and informative hotel website, and active exposure on social media) have a high degree of influence on the development of HBE and exhibit low dependence. The present work has significant implications for hoteliers who could use the findings of the study to provide superior HBE.

An Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach for Analysis of Interactions among the Barriers in Reverse Logistics

2011 ◽  
Vol 110-116 ◽  
pp. 2699-2707
Author(s):  
Santosh Kumar Sharma ◽  
S.S. Mahapatra ◽  
Biranchi Narayan Panda ◽  
Sadanand Sahu
Keyword(s):  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Structural Modeling ◽  
Product Returns ◽  
Crucial Issue ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Modeling Approach ◽  
Distribution Structure ◽  
Significant Return

Reverse logistics (RL), which refers to the distribution activities involved in product returns, has recently received much attention because many companies are using it as a strategic tool to serve their customers and can generate good revenue. An efficient reverse distribution structure may lead to a significant return on investment as well as a significantly increased competitiveness in the market. Therefore, analysis of the interaction among the major barriers, which hinder or prevent the application of reverse logistics, is a crucial issue. Existing models have focused on diagnosing these barriers independently. As a result, the holistic view in understanding the barriers is not accounted for. This paper utilizes the Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) methodology to understand the mutual influences among the barriers so that those driving barriers, which can aggravate few more barriers and those independent barriers, which are most influenced by driving barriers, are identified.

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