Forecasting the schedule performance resulting from the adoption of social distancing in construction projects

PurposeThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had major impacts on the performance of construction projects that have adopted social distancing measures. This study examines the effect of social distancing measures on project schedule performance through job reorganization on construction project sites.Design/methodology/approachResponses were obtained through a survey of 154 construction projects and analysed using the partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) technique.FindingsThe findings established that social distancing has a negative effect on schedule performance, social distancing has a positive effect on job re-organization and job re-organization has a positive effect on schedule performance. Additionally, the results indicate that job re-organization partially mediates the relationship between social distancing and schedule performance, while social distancing moderates the relationship between job re-organization and schedule performance with low social distancing having the stronger positive effect.Originality/valueThis study contributes theoretically to a greater understanding of the impact of adopting COVID-19 safety measures such as social distancing on the schedule performance of construction projects. The study also shows how social distancing could lead to schedule performance through job reorganization.

Download Full-text

Brand hate and retaliation in Muslim consumers: does offensive advertising matter?

Journal of Islamic Marketing ◽

10.1108/jima-10-2020-0316 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Uzma Noor ◽

Mahnaz Mansoor ◽

Sajeela Rabbani

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

The Body ◽

Least Square ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Content Type ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship ◽

Brand Hate

Purpose This study aims to investigate the generation of negative emotions and behavior in Muslim consumers from their attitude toward offensive advertising. Mediation of brand hate between attitude toward offensive advertising and brand retaliation was examined. The conditional indirect impact of religiosity on attitude toward offensive advertising and brand retaliation through brand hate was also realized. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional research design was used using the mall intercept survey technique. Data were collected from 380 respondents visiting the malls in the areas of Pakistan’s twin cities (Rawalpindi and Islamabad) after ensuring appropriateness for the study. Partial least square–structural equation modeling through SmartPLS software was used as a statistical technique to test the hypotheses. Findings The findings confirm that attitude toward offensive advertising affects brand hate and brand retaliation positively. The conditional indirect effect of religiosity on the relationship of attitude toward offensive advertising and brand retaliation has also proved significant. Originality/value The present study has filled a significant gap in the literature of brand hate by introducing brand hate as a mediator in the relationship of attitude toward offensive advertising and brand retaliation. It further added in the body of knowledge of brand hate by a moderated mediation mechanism of religiosity on the relationship of attitude toward offensive advertising and brand retaliation through brand hate. The present study has considered the non-offensive product being promoted through offensive advertising and explored the impact of attitude toward offensive advertising on brand hate and brand retaliation in Muslim consumers.

Download Full-text

Positioning ethics and social responsibility as a strategic tool in employees’ affective commitment

Annals in Social Responsibility ◽

10.1108/asr-12-2016-0013 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 2-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mei Peng Low ◽

Seng Fook Ong ◽

Pei Meng Tan

Keyword(s):

Social Responsibility ◽

Affective Commitment ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Business World ◽

Content Type ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the impact of ethics and social responsibility on employees’ affective commitment in the context of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach This is a quantitative research. The authors employ multistage sampling technique, non-probability and judgmental sampling method. Data were collected through questionnaire survey to measure the respondents’ perceptions of the ethics and social responsibility, as well as internal corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices. The data obtained were analyzed through variance-based structural equation modeling (SEM), i.e., partial least square SEM. Findings The findings reveal that perceived role of ethics and social responsibility (PRESOR) and internal CSR are positively related to employees’ affective commitment. Job satisfaction is found to be mediating the relationship between PRESOR and affective commitment. The result also showed that internal CSR practices mediate the relationship between PRESOR and affective commitment. Research limitations/implications There are few limitations in the present research. First, present research merely investigates the practices of ethics and social responsibility by SMEs and did not perform a comparison with larger organizations. Second, the use of non-probability sampling method is unable to generalize results for the entire population. Future research could address the shortcoming of present research in order to further contribute to the academic and business world. Practical implications The findings provide insights to entrepreneurs and SMEs on the manifestation of ethics and social responsibility in enhancing employees’ affective commitment. In turn, it reduces employees’ turnover intention and enhances SMEs sustainability to strive in the competitive environment. Social implications These findings highlight the positive chain effects of enterprises in discharging their moral obligation as well as their social responsibility. The enterprises are benefited from the good reputation which may act as a magnet to attract talent-employees and also sustaining their enterprises through employees’ retention. Originality/value This research paper contributes to current knowledge by painting a better picture on the importance of ethics and social responsibility and internal CSR from the employees’ perception. As to date, employees’ perception of ethics and social responsibility and internal CSR practices are still under-investigated. Moreover, past research often focuses the impact of ethics and social responsibility in the larger corporation but scant research is conducted in the smaller organization such as SMEs.

Download Full-text

Your network is your net worth: political ties and innovation performance

European Journal of Innovation Management ◽

10.1108/ejim-04-2021-0174 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Muhammad Farrukh ◽

Ali Raza ◽

Abdul Waheed

Keyword(s):

Partial Least Square ◽

Innovation Performance ◽

Least Square ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Content Type ◽

Net Worth ◽

Political Ties ◽

The Impact

PurposeBased on the social network theory, this study investigates the impact of political ties on innovation performance. Besides, this study also tests a mediation role of absorptive capacity (AC) and a moderation role of technology turbulence.Design/methodology/approachA hypothetico-deductive approach is adopted to test the hypotheses. Data were collected from the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) managers/owners through a structured questionnaire.FindingsPartial least square structural equation modeling technique is used to analyze the hypothesized relationships; the findings showed that political ties significantly impact the innovation performance, and this relationship is mediated by AC. Moreover, technological turbulence moderated the relationship between political ties and innovation performance.Originality/valueDespite the increasing attention to the role of networking in improving innovation, there is a scarcity of studies on the role of political ties, AC and technology turbulence in fostering organizational innovation; thus, this study is a unique contribution to literature.

Download Full-text

Emanating the key factors of innovation performance: leveraging on the innovation culture among SMEs in Malaysia

Journal of Asia Business Studies ◽

10.1108/jabs-04-2018-0130 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 559-587 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Haniruzila Hanifah ◽

Hasliza Abdul Halim ◽

Noor Hazlina Ahmad ◽

Ali Vafaei-Zadeh

Keyword(s):

Partial Least Square ◽

Innovation Performance ◽

Least Square ◽

Government Support ◽

Innovation Strategy ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Content Type ◽

Innovation Culture ◽

The Relationship

Purpose Innovation has become an approach to create value for the customer to remain competitive in the market. However, previous research on innovation performance particularly among Bumiputera small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had received little intention. Hence, Bumiputera SMEs need to inculcate the innovation culture to generate innovation performance. As such, the purpose of this study is to examine the ambidextrous orientation and innovation strategy on innovation culture, and how innovation culture could mediate the relationship between ambidextrous orientation and innovation strategy and innovation performance. In addition, this study also examines the role of government support as the moderator between innovation culture and innovation performance. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 140 Bumiputera SMEs and analyzed using partial least square-structural equation modeling via Smart PLS. Findings Findings indicated that ambidextrous orientation (alignment and adaptability) and innovation strategy (proactive creativity strategy and growth risk orientation strategy) had a significant impact on innovation culture. Besides, innovation culture mediated the relationship between alignment, proactive creativity strategy, growth risk orientation strategy and innovation performance. Surprisingly, innovation culture does not significantly mediate the relationship between adaptability and innovation performance. However, government support plays an important role to support innovation culture and innovation performance in Bumiputera SMEs. Originality/value This study makes both theoretical and practical contributions, especially in identifying the significant role of Bumiputera SMEs in creating an innovation culture. Besides, it explained government support as an important role in strengthening the relationship between innovation culture and innovation performance. The findings of the study will provide great help to Bumiputera entrepreneurs in formulating innovation culture in Malaysian SMEs.

Download Full-text

Factors that trigger bullying amongst subcontractors toward intention to quit in the construction projects

Built Environment Project and Asset Management ◽

10.1108/bepam-01-2019-0001 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 140-152

Author(s):

Alireza Jalali ◽

Nur Izzati Hidzir ◽

Mastura Jaafar ◽

Norziani Dahalan

Keyword(s):

Construction Projects ◽

Workplace Bullying ◽

Construction Project ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Intention To Quit ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Key Factors ◽

Data Set ◽

Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between three key factors that cause workplace bullying among subcontractor managers toward intention to quit the undertaken project within the context of Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach This study utilized the simple sampling method to select its study sample, while the questionnaire survey approach was implemented amidst 500 G6 and G7 contractor managers across Peninsular Malaysia. A total of 210 completed questionnaires were returned. Partial least square-structural equation modeling was administered to analyze the data via SmartPls 3.0 software. Findings This study discovered three significant factors (main contractor leadership, construction culture, work organization and job design) that displayed positive effect on workplace bullying among subcontractor managers toward intention to quit. The study outcomes can serve as a direction for policy makers to reduce bullying within the construction project environment. Practical implications This study serves as an instruction for main contractors to reinvent their style of management in overcoming bullying in construction projects. This paper guides that collaborative relationship among various parties in construction projects, including the representatives of main contractors and subcontractor managers, may assist in addressing the hostile environment of construction project, in order to create a constructive relationship between them that leads to overall project success. Originality/value Recognition of the three key factors that lead to workplace bullying among subcontractor managers in the construction industry, which are bound to enhance intention to quit based on the data set with strong statistical results, has made the research original.

Download Full-text

Help Me TripAdvisor! Examining the Relationship between TripAdvisor e-WOM Attributes, Trusts towards Online Reviews and Travellers Behavioural Intentions

Journal of information and organizational sciences ◽

10.31341/jios.44.1.4 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 44 (1) ◽

pp. 83-112

Author(s):

Nur Zarifah Dhabitah Mahat ◽

Mohd Hafiz Hanafiah

Keyword(s):

Online Reviews ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Behavioural Intention ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Behavioural Intentions ◽

Information Credibility ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

This paper aims to examine the impact of TripAdvisor reviews on behavioural intentions, basing on travellers' trust towards the e-WOM reviews. Four factors are proposed for building travellers’ trust and behavioural intentions: information quality, credibility, adoption and usefulness. Trust is expected to mediate the relationship between eWOM attributes and travellers’ behavioural intention. Data from 410 travellers were analysed using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), and the findings show that TripAdvisor e-WOM attributes (information credibility, adoption and usefulness) significantly influence the traveller's trust. Besides, traveller behavioural intention was influenced considerably by TripAdvisor eWOM information credibility and usefulness. Lastly, trust in e-WOM significantly mediates travellers' behavioural intention. This paper confirms the importance of eWOM in the context of the tourism industry and travellers' trust and behaviour towards online review, which altered how consumers behave before deciding to travel.

Download Full-text

Impact of project monitoring and evaluation practices on construction project success criteria in Ghana

Built Environment Project and Asset Management ◽

10.1108/bepam-11-2018-0135 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 364-382 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ernest Kissi ◽

Kofi Agyekum ◽

Bernard Kofi Baiden ◽

Reuben Agyei Tannor ◽

George Effah Asamoah ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Project Success ◽

Construction Project ◽

Monitoring And Evaluation ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Content Type ◽

Success Criteria ◽

Project Success Criteria ◽

The Impact

Purpose Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of projects is a very important aspect of project execution and management. This is because proper M&E practices have a significant effect on the successful delivery of projects. The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of project M&E practices on construction project success criteria. Design/methodology/approach Structured questionnaires were used to solicit the views of project professionals in the Ghanaian construction industry. The questions were developed through critical review of literature and complemented with a pilot interview on the subject. This paper utilized a partial least square–structural equation modeling (PLS–SEM) to establish the impact of project M&E practices (constructs) on project success based on the hypothesis. Findings Results showed that M&E practices had a positive statistical significant relationship with construction project success criteria. In addition, health and safety performance and project scope showed a strong significant relation with M&E practice, implying that, in developing countries, these two main constructs should be given critical attention in achieving project success. Practical implications The findings of this study may be useful to organizations in determining M&E techniques that are relevant and contribute highly to project success. This may go a long way to increase productivity and accelerate the rate of successful project delivery. Originality/value The application of rigorous analysis, PLS–SEM, gives a more reliable information on M&E practices that can ensure successful delivery of construction projects.

Download Full-text

The impact of knowledge sharing enablers on knowledge sharing behavior: an empirical study

VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems ◽

10.1108/vjikms-04-2020-0065 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Shorouq Eletter ◽

Ghaleb Awad El Refae ◽

Abdoulaye Kaba

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Academic Institutions ◽

Content Type ◽

Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽

Instructor Support ◽

The Impact ◽

Sharing Behavior

Purpose Academic institutions play a crucial role in social and economic development. They share responsibilities to equip students with knowledge and skills. This study aims to examine and investigate the impact of knowledge sharing enablers (KSE) on knowledge sharing behavior (KSB). The paper measured KSE through perceived instructor support of knowledge sharing instructor support (IS), perceived information and communication technology (ICT) support of knowledge sharing and perceived ability to share knowledge (ASK). Design/methodology/approach A survey questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. A sample of 597 students from Al Ain University in UAE participated in the study. The collected data were treated and analyzed through MS Excel and International Business Machines Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. The theory of reasoned action (TRA) was used in formulating a conceptual framework. Several statistical techniques, including partial least square structural equation modeling, were used to test and verify hypotheses. Findings Findings of the study supported TRA theory by suggesting a positive and significant impact of KSE (IS, ICT and ASK) on KSB. The findings supported the stated three hypotheses and confirmed that at least 45% of the variation in students’ KSB is explained by a variation in one of the three KSE indicators. The paper provided important theoretical and practical implications for researchers and managers of academic institutions. Originality/value Academic institutions need to advance their strategies to create more collaborative environments for boosting knowledge sharing among students. Such practice will contribute in improving the students’ overall capabilities, skills and success of academic institutions.

Download Full-text

Determining the Impact of Supervisory Support on Employee Engagement in the Telecommunication Sector of Ghana: The Role of Supportive Organizational Culture

SEISENSE Business Review ◽

10.33215/sbr.v1i2.588 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 15-31

Author(s):

Leslie Afotey Odai ◽

Jingzhao Yang ◽

Isaac Ahakwa ◽

Shaibu Ismaila Mohammed ◽

Samuel Dartey

Keyword(s):

Organizational Culture ◽

Employee Engagement ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Supervisory Support ◽

Telecommunication Sector ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

Purpose- Organizations that enforce effective supervisory support through their cultural traits see their employees reciprocating through positive outcomes. The study explored the impact of supervisory support on employee engagement in Ghana’s telecommunications sector and the moderating effect of supportive organizational culture on the relationship. Design/Methodology- A correlational descriptive research design was adopted. A sample of three hundred and fifty-three (353) employees was drawn randomly from a top selected telecommunication company in the Accra Metropolis of Ghana. Information collated were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 26) and partial least square based on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Findings- The findings indicate that supervisory support significantly influences employee engagement. Again it was revealed that supportive organizational culture influences employee engagement and substantially moderates the relationship between supervisory support and employee engagement. Practical Implications- The findings provide valuable suggestions for organizations, managers, and supervisors to emphasize on measures such as a robust feedback system, training of supervisors, and enhancing employees' freedom to operate within the organization, which increases employee engagement and optimizing the organization’s competitive advantage.

Download Full-text

PERAN COMMUNITY ADVICE SEBAGAI PEMODERASI DALAM KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN

Jurnal Manajemen dan Pemasaran Jasa ◽

10.25105/jmpj.v11i1.2496 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 67

Author(s):

Pristiana Widyastuti ◽

Alwani Alwani

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Purchasing Decisions ◽

Quality And Reliability ◽

The Relationship ◽

Positive Effect

This study aims to analyze the influence of rational motives and emotional motives on purchasing decisions with community advice as a moderating variable. This study was conducted on biker as community adviser in Jakarta. The number of samples is 75 data, obtained from the questionaire filled by the respondents. Data analysis uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Square (PLS) test equipment. The results of statistical tests revealed that the rational motives and emotional motives have positive effect on purchasing decisions, whereas community advice has no positive effect on purchasing decisions, it is not able to moderate the relationship among variables. Producer and distributors are important to maintain the quality and reliability of products that rationally influence consumers to buy. In addition, efforts to maintain the credibility of the brand are also important to emphasize the consumer’s pride.

Download Full-text