Developing quality label awareness index of helmet users

2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (7) ◽  
pp. 1419-1435
Author(s):  
Sih Damayanti ◽  
Tri Rakhmawati ◽  
Sik Sumaedi ◽  
I Gede Mahatma Yuda Bakti
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quality Label ◽  
Motorcycle Helmet ◽  
Replication Research ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThis research aims to develop an index for measuring Indonesian quality label awareness among motorcycle helmet users. The index measures quality label awareness and its antecedent variables, which are the variables that represent marketing effort on promoting the quality label.Design/methodology/approachThe indicators of the index were derived from a literature review. A survey was performed. The respondents are 487 motorcycle drivers and passengers helmet users in Jakarta. The authors conducted some statistical analyses, namely, exploratory factor analysis, Cronbach’s α analysis, and multiple regression analysis.FindingsA quality label awareness index was developed and tested. The index consists of quality label awareness and its determinants. The determinants are label marketing clarity and label marketing credibility. The research result showed that the index is valid and reliable.Research limitations/implicationsThe authors performed the survey only at Jakarta using convenience sampling technique. Thus, the findings may not be generalized to other contexts. Given this, replication research is important to be performed in the future in order to test the stability of the findings in other contexts.Practical implicationsThe index can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of quality label and quality label marketing programs.Originality/valueThis study is believed to be the first to develop and test consumers' quality label awareness index.

Inbound international tourists' demographics and travel motives: views from Uzbekistan

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azizbek Allaberganov ◽  
Alexander Preko
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Visitation Frequency ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Push And Pull ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the association between international tourists' demographics with travel motives to Uzbekistan through the utilization of push and pull theory.Design/methodology/approachThis study utilized a convenience sampling technique to collect data from 563 international tourists visiting Uzbekistan. Chi-square test of independence (χ2) was employed to test the association between visitors' demographics and travel motives.FindingsThe results illustrated that nationality and frequency of visitations of the international tourists to Uzbekistan were statistically associated with their travel motives. In terms of gender, age, marital status and religion, no significant association with travel motives was established.Research limitations/implicationsThe statistical test and instrument for data collection might limit the generalization of this study to represent the whole population of international tourists in Uzbekistan.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study show that in order to develop tourism in Uzbekistan, businesses and practitioners should consider segmenting tourists based on their national background to serve their needs and preferences. As tourist's visitation frequency plays a role in their travel motives, the product and service quality of tour packages must be improved and monitored.Originality/valueThe findings of this study provide valuable insights for businesses, managers, practitioners and policymakers to understand international tourists' motives to Uzbekistan to formulate better policies and tour packages.

Commitment among adjunct faculty

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1209-1220
Author(s):  
Heidi Reeder
Keyword(s):  
Adjunct Faculty ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Adjunct Instructors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Time Position ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeWithout the stability of tenure, adjunct faculty have few barriers to leave their position. The purpose of this article is to understand the variables that predict commitment among adjunct instructors.Design/methodology/approachThis paper statistically analyzed data from a survey completed by adjunct instructors at two 4-year universities. The survey included scales on commitment, satisfaction, investments, alternatives and the psychological concepts of grit and self-efficacy. In addition, a qualitative analysis was conducted on supplemental open-ended questions that allowed participants to describe the basis of their commitment.FindingsSatisfaction and investments were the main predictors of commitment and those together accounted for just over 50 percent of the variance. Grit and self-efficacy did not correlate with commitment, but did correlate with satisfaction and investments.Practical implicationsGiven the predictive power of satisfaction to explain commitment, understanding the specific rewards and costs experienced by this population can give administrators ideas for making the part-time position more appealing. Similarly, given the predictive power of investments, administrators might consider identifying avenues for adjunct faculty to contribute to the department and university in a meaningful and rewarding way.Originality/valueUniversities are increasingly dependent on adjunct instructors, so it is worthwhile to understand the experience of such faculty. This is best done through research, rather than relying on assumptions, stereotype or anecdotes.

Towards greater supply chain stability

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 33-35
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Bullwhip Effect ◽  
Global Supply Chain ◽  
Global Supply Chains ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Chain Increase

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Building a regional rather than a global supply chain can help firms guard against the damaging impact of the bullwhip effect and increase the stability of their supply chain. The possibility of better communication, greater flexibility, and ability to respond more quickly are factors that can appease the bullwhip severity. The benefits of a regional supply chain increase further in times of economic certainty, when the risk to global supply chains intensifies. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Examining the relationship between trustworthiness and students’ attitudes toward knowledge sharing

2017 ◽  
Vol 66 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 16-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry Boateng ◽  
Franklin Gyamfi Agyemang ◽  
Abednego Feehi Okoe ◽  
Tiniwah Deborah Mensah
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Design Technique ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This study aims to ascertain the relationship between trustworthiness and students’ attitudes toward knowledge sharing. Design/methodology/approach For this study, the authors used the survey research design technique. Data were collected from students pursuing a degree in Business and Administration. Convenience sampling technique was used to select the participants. A total of 400 students participated in the study. Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the data. Findings The results show that trustworthiness, integrity, benevolence and ability have a positive relationship with students’ attitudes toward knowledge sharing. Originality/value Studies investigating the relationship between trustworthiness and students’ attitudes toward knowledge sharing is rare, especially in Ghana.

Factors influencing public transport passengers’ satisfaction: a new model

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 585-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sik Sumaedi ◽  
I Gede Mahatma Yuda Bakti ◽  
Tri Rakhmawati ◽  
Nidya J Astrini ◽  
Tri Widianti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Replication Research ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Service Managers ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the simultaneous effect of perceived value, image, perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness on passengers’ satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach – The empirical data were collected through survey. The respondents of the survey are 292 public transport passengers in Jakarta, Indonesia. Multiple regressions analysis was performed to test the conceptual model and the proposed hypotheses. Findings – The findings showed that public transport passengers’ satisfaction is influenced by perceived value, perceived usefulness and image while perceived ease of use does not affect public transport passengers’ satisfaction. Research limitations/implications – The authors performed the survey only at Jakarta using convenience sampling method. Hence, the research results may not be generalized to other contexts. Given this, in order to test the stability of the findings in other contexts, a replication research is important to be performed in the future. Practical implications – Public transport service managers need to pay attention to perceived value, perceived usefulness and image in order to ensure public transport passengers’ satisfaction. Originality/value – This study is believed to be the first to develop and test public transport passengers’ satisfaction model that integrated perceived value, image, perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness.

Determinants of best HR practices in Chinese SMEs

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 414-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Newman ◽  
Abdullah Z. Sheikh
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hr Practices ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Strategic Relationships ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors which determine the adoption of best HR practices in Chinese small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach – Regression analysis was utilized to analyse survey data obtained from 345 enterprises operating across China in a wide range of industrial sectors. Findings – Enterprises with greater resources in terms of their size, their relationships with external organizations, their cooperation with foreign partners and the human capital of their CEO were found to be more likely to adopt best HR practices. Contrary to the findings of the existing literature no relationship was found of a relationship between family ownership and the use of best HR practices. Research limitations/implications – The cross-sectional design is an obvious limitation of the study. Other limitations relate to the generalizability of the study findings outside the context in which the research was undertaken, and the use of convenience sampling. Practical implications – Enterprises should consider building strategic relationships with external organizations and developing cooperation with foreign partners as a way of leveraging human resource expertise at a limited cost. Originality/value – This is the first study to examine how differences in the resource endowments of Chinese SMEs influence their adoption of best HR practices.

Moderation effect on Islamic banking preferences in UAE

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Hersi Warsame ◽  
Edward Mugambi Ireri
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Individual Investors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Moderation Effect ◽  
Moderation Effects ◽  
Bank Managers ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Conventional Banks ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the direct and indirect moderation effects of demographic and socio-economic(s) factors on the adoption of Islamic banking in UAE. Design/methodology/approach Convenience sampling was done on the residents of Sharjah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. A closed-ended questionnaire with 30 items was designed and pre-tested before the start of the study. Path analysis and moderation testing were the main analytical approach. A total of 320 respondents completed the survey. Findings The research revealed that demographic and socio-economic(s) moderators may have direct and indirect moderation effects on the adoption of the Islamic banking in the UAE, which indicates the importance of these factors in the provision of Islamic banking products and services in the UAE. Practical implications This study further revealed that these moderators have huge practical implications for Islamic bank managers and marketers as they can exploit these demographics to enhance their market share in the UAE. Social implications In UAE, minimal attention has been directed toward the role moderators would play in the criterion that individual investors would use in the adoption of Islamic banking products and services in a cosmopolitan environment that is experiencing competition from conventional banks. Originality/value An extensive review of the existing literature on the adoption of Islamic banking reveals that no empirical research has been undertaken to explore the role played by demographic and socio-economic(s) moderators in the adoption of Islamic banking in UAE and internationally. This study attempts to fill this gap.

Innovation in Swedish hotels

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 2481-2498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wajda Wikhamn ◽  
John Armbrecht ◽  
Björn Remneland Wikhamn
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Innovation Strategy ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hotel Sector ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assess innovation in the hotel sector in Sweden and to investigate how structural and organizational factors influence hotel’s likelihood of producing service/product, process, organizational and marketing innovations.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is based on responses from 174 hotels with membership in the Swedish hotel association. Responses were collected via a web-based survey.FindingsThis paper provides insights about the nature and extent of innovations in the hotel sector. Although traditionally considered rigid and non-innovative, around half of the responding hotels produced at least one type of innovation. Most common are service/product and marketing innovations. A hotel’s likelihood of innovating depends largely on structural independence (non-chain), having an explicit innovation strategy and investing in non-traditional R&D.Research limitations/implicationsBecause of the chosen design (convenience sampling), the results of this paper may lack generalizability. Therefore, future research is encouraged to test the hypotheses further.Practical implicationsManagers in the hospitality industry can influence the production of innovations in the hotel sector. By promoting flexibility, defining and communicating an innovation strategy, and engaging in non-traditional R&D activities, practitioners can better respond to the changing business environment.Originality/valueThis paper presents a systematic, and internationally recognized, method for assessing four types of innovation in the hotel sector. Its originality stems also from its approach to investigating how key structural and organizational factors, when considered in the same analysis, predict service/product, process, organizational and marketing innovations.

Do public sector mergers (re)shape reputation?

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vilma L. Luoma-aho ◽  
Mirja E. Makikangas
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose – The public sector worldwide is under pressure to downsize, which has led to mergers of public sector organisations. This paper seeks to bridge the unstudied gap of what happens to organisational reputation after a merger. The paper discusses change and reputation in the public sector, and reports findings of a longitudinal study on stakeholder assessments of four public sector organisations undergoing mergers recently. Design/methodology/approach – Following a theory-driven content analysis, this longitudinal study compares stakeholder assessments of four public sector organisations' reputations a year before an organisational merger with assessments of the two resulting organisations' reputations two years after the merger. Findings – The paper finds that the mergers did not really re-shape reputation, but the once established reputation persevered. Although the organisations faced greater expectations after the merger, only minor changes in reputation were detected post-merger: the reputation for expertise, heavy bureaucracy and trustworthiness remained strong after the merger, but certain traits, such as being international and esteemed, were lost. In both cases, one organisation's prior reputation slightly dominated the new reputation. Research limitations/implications – The findings may be limited to Finland and other Nordic countries, as well as those countries where trust in the public sector is high. Practical implications – Mergers may not change once-established reputations, and hence the improvements desired by mergers may go unnoticed by the different stakeholders. Organisations merging must prepare for increased stakeholder expectations, as the new organisations arise questions. Previous organisational traits may remain in stakeholders' assessments despite any achieved improvements. Originality/value – This paper addresses the gap in studying organisational reputation after public sector mergers, and contributes to both theory and practice by providing insight into the stability of once-established reputations.

University-based incubators’ performance evaluation: a benchmarking approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong-Wen Wann ◽  
Ta-Jung Lu ◽  
Ina Lozada ◽  
Guillermo Cangahuala
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Business Incubators ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Benchmark Study ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the existing incubation practices and to develop suggestions for other incubations programs’ practitioners, by developing a benchmark study of outstanding Taiwanese university-based incubators (UBIs). Design/methodology/approach This research result is based on the methodology for generating a benchmarking from six outstanding Taiwanese UBIs and for other business incubators around the world. Findings According to this research result, the authors propose eight key performance indicators (KPIs): three for setting up and operating UBIs and five for incubator functions and services. Among those eight KPIs, the average set-up cost is US$595,000; the average number of incubatees is 22; the length of tenancy is four years; and the growth in incubatees’ turnover is around 15 percent. Research limitations/implications Even the samples were outstanding UBIs in Taiwan; for future research, this approach might be applied to a bigger number of incubation centers or UBIs. Practical implications Many countries or areas still lack experience in setting up and running business incubators; therefore, practical advices for the managers are crucial for the success of these business incubators, and this benchmarking methodology can be applicable in some of those cases. Originality/value The benchmarking methodology for setting up the values of each KPI and the evaluation approach.

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