An AHP analysis of scientometrically derived factors of entrepreneurial intentions of women and constructing a conceptual research framework

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhairab Chandra Patra ◽  
Usha Lenka
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Scientometric Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Framework

Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze the entrepreneurial intentions (EI) of women to better understand the cognition process of women which will help to identify the reason for their inadequate participation in the field of entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach This study follows the method of a traditional literature survey followed by scientometric analysis to identify the primary factors to the EI of women. The factors obtained from the literature review were provided to the nominal group, and the process of nominal group technique (NGT) was carried out to frame a research framework. The factors were then ranked based on their significance using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP), taking into consideration the review of experts. Findings Among the primary factors, personal factors were found to be the most influential factors and weighted 54%. Self-efficacy was found to be the most prominent secondary variable and had a global weight of 22.14%. Research limitations/implications The research outcome has implications for policymaking bodies, investors, academicians and potential women entrepreneurs. Future researchers can apply exploratory research methods and confirmatory research methods to test the research framework. Originality/value Very few researchers have used the technique of scientometric analysis for the review of literature on EI of women, and to the best of the authors’ knowledge, no earlier researcher has attempted to use the technique of NGT or AHP after scientometric analysis.

Contextual factors of entrepreneurship intention in manufacturing SMEs: the case study of Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 633-657
Author(s):  
Sahar Ahadi ◽  
Sara Kasraie
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Content Type

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to establish the contextual factors that influence entrepreneurial intention to start the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Iran and to investigate why some manufacturing sector entrepreneurs achieve growth objectives while others do not.Design/methodology/approachIn-depth semistructured interviews of 25 participants were used to investigate the contextual factors of entrepreneurship intention. On the basis of the data collected, a thematic content analysis has been carried out.FindingsA set of contextual and cultural factors has been highlighted by the analysis. Data analysis led to the extraction of three main themes: external, internal and personal factors that were found to be significant determinants of entrepreneurship intention. In relation to the effect of these factors on their entrepreneurial behaviors, it emerged that there were the major barriers to entrepreneurial intentions including lack of resources, financial challenges and economic situation, which affected how they made strategic decisions about their plans. Moreover, the findings show that the key dimensions of organizational structure, public policies, social media, education and soft skills development are vital features and being influential in entrepreneurship.Research limitations/implicationsThe study has industry-specific, size-specific and region-specific limitations. The qualitative research approach affects the generalizable character of the results.Practical implicationsThe research findings have important implications for practicing entrepreneurs, start-ups and policymakers. The manuscript suggests a transition to a more collaborative approach from experts and practitioners in the field through policymakers to tackling the underlying determinants of entrepreneurship intention in Iran as a motive to economic growth. This research is significant since its findings should help regulators and investors better understand the opportunities and threats among manufacturing SMEs. This study implies a step forward in research into the entrepreneurship intention and SMEs literature, since the results differ from the evidence found for large companies in developing countries such as Iran. There is also a great contribution toward the debate regarding the need to consider the context and the type of firm in enterprise development studies.Originality/valueThis is the first empirical study conducted in Iran that explores three key elements of entrepreneurship intention interactively in Iran through qualitative research analysis. The research study fills a literature gap on the determinants of manufacturing SMEs’ functions. This manuscript explores the contextual factors that influence on entrepreneurial behavior in a conflict country context, using a thematic analysis for in-depth results. A new approach to evaluating entrepreneurial opportunities was used. The advantage of this empirical strategy is that it takes into account in more detail the content observations and experiences with the industry-specific insights. It also gives more description about the contingent nature of practice. Moreover, this qualitative research acknowledged the areas of conflict and contradiction around entrepreneurship phenomena among SMEs.

Women empowerment, attitude toward risk-taking and entrepreneurial intention in the hospitality industry

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chanin Yoopetch
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Female Employees

Purpose First, this study aims to investigate the factors affecting entrepreneurial intentions. Second, it is to identify the influential factors with the highest influence on entrepreneurial intention. Design/methodology/approach The sample of the current study was female employees in various hospitality firms, including restaurants, hotels and wellness services. The questionnaire was developed based on past research studies and was tested for reliability prior to the full set of data collection. To represent the early to mid-level career women in hospitality, female employees with at least one-year experience from hospitality businesses, such as restaurants and hotels, participated in the study and total usable samples were 416. Findings The findings demonstrated that attitude toward risk-taking, self-efficacy, subjective norm and empowerment is significantly influential to the entrepreneurial intention of the women in the hospitality industry. Based on the data analysis, attitude toward risk-taking has the highest influence on entrepreneurial intention. In other words, with a positive attitude toward risk-taking, female employees showed the greatest tendency to start their own business. Research limitations/implications The current study extended the theory of planned behavior in that it can be used to explain the women’s entrepreneurial intention with subjective norms, attitudes and self-efficacy. The study also highlighted the flexibility of the theory in allowing the researchers to add external variables to help further investigate the relationships among all the factors in the models. Practical implications To highlight the opportunity to promote more equality and diversity in the business management environments, the results from the study promoted the roles of women entrepreneurs to support hospitality business development. One of the most influential factors is the attitude toward risk-taking. This suggested that with the positive attitude toward risk, the respondents have higher entrepreneurial intentions. Promoting and sharing the success stories of female entrepreneurs can affect the attitude of female employees and raise their interests toward becoming entrepreneurs. Originality/value The current study provided a unique investigation on the early to mid-level career hospitality female employees to explore their intention to be entrepreneurs. This research offered the extension of the theory of planned behavior in the context of entrepreneurship.

Utility relocation management in highway projects

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aneetha Vilventhan ◽  
Satyanarayana N. Kalidindi
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
Highway Projects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Coordination Strategies ◽  
Underground Utilities ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Utility relocation issues are unfortunately frequent and recurring problems in several countries’ highway projects. Very few studies have addressed the utility relocation issues in highway projects. The purpose of this paper is two-fold. First, this paper explores how the utility relocation issues are managed in highway projects. Second, this paper systematically identifies the prioritized technical and coordination strategies to be adopted to avoid delays in utility relocation. Design/methodology/approach Multiple case-based research methodology was used to explore how the utility relocation issues are managed in highway projects. Empirical evidences from 11 road and bridge projects in India were used to develop the descriptive storyline for each of the project. The strategies used to manage the utility relocation issues were identified from three sources namely literature review, case studies and nominal group technique (NGT). The strategies were then evaluated quantitatively using NGT. Findings The analysis of the case studies showed that the delays in utility relocation were in the range of 5-52 months. It was found that the duration of relocation of utilities is impacted more significantly by the complexity of underground utilities rather than the size of the projects. Strategies that are used to manage utility relocation were identified across two groups namely; technical and coordination strategies. Practical implications Recommendations are provided for the practical use and policy changes. Originality/value The prioritized technical and coordination strategies can be used systematically to avoid delays in utility relocation.

scholarly journals Mental health staff views on improving burnout and mental toughness

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-259
Author(s):  
Zoe Posner ◽  
Jessie Janssen ◽  
Hazel Roddam
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Mental Toughness ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Main Question ◽  
Mental Health Staff ◽  
Content Type ◽  
North West

Purpose Burnout in mental health staff is acknowledged as a major problem. The purpose of this paper is to gain an understanding of mental health staff views on improving burnout and mental toughness in mental health staff. Design/methodology/approach Ten participants from two mental health rehabilitation units across the north-west of England took part in a Nominal Group Technique. Participants consisted of mental health workers from varied roles in order to capture views from a multidisciplinary team. The main question posed to the staff was “What strategies and techniques do you think could help improve burnout and mental toughness in mental health staff”. Findings The study revealed that the top three ideas to take forward to help improve burnout and mental toughness in mental health staff were improving the culture/organisation, improving staff wellbeing and education. Additionally, staff were highly motivated and enthusiastic about engaging in discussion about what could be done to improve their wellbeing and the importance of taking this forward. Originality/value This study is unique in involving mental health staff in discussing their ways of improving their mental health. It is also unique as it has found the nine strategies to do this and these could be used in targeted training for mental health staff.

scholarly journals Revealing factors hindering halal certification in East Kalimantan Indonesia

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 268-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sulistyo Prabowo ◽  
Azmawani Abd Rahman ◽  
Suhaimi Ab Rahman ◽  
Asnarulkhadi Abu Samah
Keyword(s):  
Service Industry ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Service Industries ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Content Type ◽  
East Kalimantan ◽  
New Finding ◽  
Data Collection Technique

Purpose – This study aims to explore various factors that hamper halal certification in food service industries in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. World halal business as well as awareness in halal products and services consumption has been growing rapidly for the past few years. However, many industry players have not yet realized those huge potential concepts of halal business. Food service industries such as restaurants and caterings show less concern in putting priority on the issue of halal certification. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative data collection technique called nominal group technique (NGT) was used in this study. Four categories of stakeholders participated in this NGT to represent certifying body, consumers, industry player and government. Each category was given a fundamental question: “What factors are hindering restaurant and catering in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, in obtaining halal certification?” Findings – The authors found that through NGT, the authors can obtain top priority issues to be followed up by the respecting institutions which are concerned. The lack of socialization and information have led to the lack of knowledge and awareness. This is the most important issue addressed by the participants. Research limitations/implications – This research was conducted to collect data from various stakeholders in East Kalimantan Province of Indonesia. Considering the vast expanse of Indonesia and different level of development in each province, results of this study could not be generalized as Indonesia situation in general. Practical implications – Halal certification in food service industry gains low interest from industries. This research presents hampering factors in various perspectives and offers some suggestions to overcome those issues accordingly. Originality/value – It is hard to find research paper discussing halal management from the Indonesian perspective. This paper extends the use of NGT in halal management with the perspectives from many stakeholders in food service industries. It provides a relatively new finding from the Indonesian point of view.

scholarly journals Case Study on a Potential Application of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in Assessing Compliance Risks

Risks ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Ferenc Bognár ◽  
Petra Benedek
Keyword(s):  
Failure Mode ◽  
Potential Application ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Effect Analysis ◽  
Objective Feedback ◽  
Expert Assessments

Assessing and reducing compliance risks can now be considered one of the core criteria for business success. While failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) is widely used in engineering, its application in the financial sector is quite novel, primarily related to compliance risk assessment. This paper presents the results of exploratory research based on the potential application of FMEA in a focus group of compliance experts at one of the largest Central and Eastern European commercial banks. This study aims to establish a process for assessing compliance risks that builds on the strengths of both the qualitative and quantitative assessment methods. Applying FMEA based on a nominal group technique and further statistical analysis provides an opportunity to compare expert assessments and the consensus level of the participants. As a result, the similarity or difference of the assessment patterns can be quantified, providing objective feedback on the evaluation. Finally, this paper proposes lifting the detectability of failures as an evaluation dimension to the same level of importance as the probability and impact of non-compliance and using agreement testing statistical methods.

Mentee characteristics in inter-organizational mentoring for managers: a hybrid Delphi survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4/5) ◽  
pp. 369-389
Author(s):  
Nuria Gisbert-Trejo ◽  
Eneka Albizu ◽  
Jon Landeta ◽  
Pilar Fernández-Ferrín
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Delphi Survey ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Business Professionals ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Tool

Purpose Inter-organizational mentoring (IOM) is a human resource development tool that is used when the mentor and mentee belong to different organizations. As mentees are the focus of the IOM process, the success of this type of program is highly reliant on their characteristics. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to derive the most desirable characteristics for mentees in IOM. Design/methodology/approach An intensive review of the literature on mentoring for managers and business professionals was carried out to identify mentee characteristics. These characteristics were then ranked for their importance to IOM using the Hybrid Delphi method (with 130 informants taking part in a Delphi survey and 19 expert IOM practitioners taking part in Focus Group and Nominal Group Technique sessions). An exploratory factor analysis identified the three main underlying factors behind the listed mentee characteristics. Findings In total, 17 relevant mentee characteristics were identified and ranked and then synthesized into three essential factors for the mentee. The results were discussed in the light of existing studies. Originality/value The mentee characteristics and factors identified in this study will be of great practical value to coordinators of IOM programs. Also, the review of the literature and the obtained results will help other researchers who wish to expand on this topic.

scholarly journals Supporting communication in semantic dementia: clinical consensus from expert practitioners

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 153-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Kindell ◽  
Karen Sage ◽  
Madeline Cruice
Keyword(s):  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Semantic Dementia ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Client Group ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
The Uk

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to gain consensus regarding the clinical priorities and tasks required in supporting communication needs in those living with semantic dementia and their families, by specialist speech and language therapists (SLTs), working in clinical practice within dementia care settings in the UK. Design/methodology/approach – A nominal group technique was used, followed by further exploration and refinement of issues using a modified Delphi technique with a group of six SLTs who specialised in dementia care and who had experience of working with individuals with semantic dementia and their families. Findings – The findings in the study demonstrate a broader scope of practice than is evident within the research literature with this client group. Therapists identified a range of psychosocial issues for both the person with semantic dementia and their family, in particular finding ways to support activity and participation in conversation and explore barriers and facilitators within the communication environment. Originality/value – This represents the first study to explore everyday practice in this rarer dementia and the information gathered here will be of use to a variety of health and social care professions interested in supporting those with semantic dementia and their families.

Prison health service directors’ views on research priorities and organizational issues in conducting research in prison: outcomes of a national deliberative roundtable

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Leslie Simpson ◽  
Jill Guthrie ◽  
Tony Butler
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Health Service Provision ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organizational Issues ◽  
Prison Health ◽  
Conducting Research

Purpose Given that prisoners have significant health needs across most areas, the paucity of prisoner health research, and the difficulties involved in the conduct of research in this setting, there is a need to develop research priorities that align with key stakeholder groups. One such group are those responsible for health service provision in prisons – prison health service directors. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach Prison health service directors in each Australian state and territory were invited to participate in a national (deliberative) roundtable where the consensus building nominal group technique was utilized. This involved the identification of research priorities and organizational issues in conducting research with prisoners, and ranking research priorities. A thematic analysis was conducted on organizational issues. Findings In total, 13 participants attended the roundtable. Participants identified 28 research priorities and 12 organizational issues. Top ranked research priorities were mental health, cognitive and intellectual disability, post-release health maintenance, ageing prisoners, chronic health conditions and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Themes identified from the organizational issues included prisoner access to research participation, health and research literacy of custodial staff, and institutional protectionism in response to research that may discover negative information about the custodial setting. Research limitations/implications These findings should inform future efforts to improve research infrastructures to undertake research to improve the health of people in Australian prisons, and help to align researchers’ efforts with those of a key organizational stakeholder. Originality/value This is the first paper to determine the research priorities and organizational issues in conducting research in prisons of prison health service directors.

The service learning projects: stakeholder benefits and potential class topics

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 422-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raina M. Rutti ◽  
Joanne LaBonte ◽  
Marilyn Michelle Helms ◽  
Aref Agahei Hervani ◽  
Sy Sarkarat
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Real World Learning ◽  
Service Learning Projects ◽  
College Classes ◽  
Learning Projects

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to summarize the benefits of including a service learning project in college classes and focusses on benefits to all stakeholders, including students, community, and faculty. Design/methodology/approach – Using a snowball approach in academic databases as well as a nominal group technique to poll faculty, key topics for service learning across college disciplines are presented. Findings – Findings include a wide range of service learning projects across disciplines. Research limitations/implications – Areas for future research are identified to expand the service learning topic list as well as guide studies on the long-term benefit of service learning for each identified stakeholder. Practical implications – For new faculty or faculty new to service learning, the list of paper ideas is a good first step to identify projects. While not comprehensive, the list serves to stimulate topic ideas and fills a void in the service learning literature. Social implications – Service learning exists to provide real-world learning for students, but the projects provide benefits for community groups, agencies, and organizations. Societal benefits from the student effort are numerous and there are little or no costs to the agencies who participate. Originality/value – The abundance of service learning literature has studied learning across disciplines and has quantitatively and qualitatively presented benefits, but no studies have worked to compile project ideas across major college disciplines. This research addresses this issue and provides the key first step to implement the service learning pedagogy: the topic idea.

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