scholarly journals Buying a family car: relevant factors for teenagers

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-36
Author(s):  
Joao Duarte Saleme de Sa ◽  
Emerson Wagner Mainardes ◽  
Daniel Modenesi de Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Individual Interest ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Family ◽  
Car Safety ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Relevant Factors

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to find out the relevant factors, according to teenagers, that influence the buying decision of the family car. Design/methodology/approach Research carried out in three stages: one qualitative research (by using focal groups), and two quantitative research studies (descriptive and cross-sectional). Findings The authors identified three factors that are important for teenagers when influencing the purchase of the family car: safety, sportiness and comfort. The identification of these factors shows that the millennial generation tends to emphasize aspects of individual interest, such as status and performance, and family context, such as safety and comfort, rather than social aspects, such as the type of fuel and environmental impact. Practical implications The authors recommend the development of automobiles that prioritize the three factors mentioned herein in order to reverse the trend of declining car purchase. Originality/value The authors presented the relevant attributes in buying decisions of family cars according to teenagers. The authors also indicated the automobile attributes that are relevant for a more informed, connected, and with an increasing purchase power generation in contrast with previous generations, whose social context was prior to the emergence of social media.

Lean development evaluation in small Brazilian company

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 429-454
Author(s):  
Davi Laskani Hoffmann ◽  
Alvair Silveira Torres Jr
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Individual Interest ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Family ◽  
Car Safety ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Development Evaluation ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Positive Results

Purpose The small Brazilian companies are responsible for a large part of national GDP and formal jobs in the country. This expressiveness is contrasted with the specificities of companies of this size possess, including the need to innovate to survive. Research shows that 83 percent of Brazilian SMEs have launched new products and services, obtaining positive results through this innovative process. This competitive advantage is weighted by a great feature of the small organization: resource constraint. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach Research was carried out in three stages: one qualitative research (by using focal groups) and another two quantitative research works (descriptive and cross-sectional). Findings The author identified three factors that are important for teenagers when influencing the purchase of the family car: safety, sportiness and comfort. The identification of these factors shows that the millennial generation tends to emphasize aspects of individual interest, such as status and performance, and family context, such as safety and comfort, rather than social aspects, such as the type of fuel and environmental impact. Social implications The authors recommend the development of automobiles that prioritize the three factors mentioned herein in order to reverse the trend of declining car purchase. Originality/value The authors presented the relevant attributes in buying decisions of family cars according to teenagers. The authors also indicated which automobile attributes are relevant for a more informed, connected, and with an increasing purchase power generation in contrast with previous generations, whose social context was prior to the emergence of social media.

Empirical approach to the sequential relationships between generation, relational capital and performance in family wineries in Spain

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Fernandez-Olmos ◽  
Isabel Diaz-Vial ◽  
Giulio Malorgio
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Wine Industry ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
The Family ◽  
And Performance

Purpose This study aims to focus on relational social capital in family wineries. Relational social capital is influenced by the family nature of the business and is at the same time a key antecedent of winery performance. The aim is to analyse these relationships in the qualified denomination of origin (DOC) Rioja wine industry (Spain). Design/methodology/approach Using a final sample of 110 family wineries, a Baron and Kenny approach was performed to investigate the causal and mediating relationships between the generation in control, relational social capital and family winery performance. Findings Using a final sample of 110 family wineries, the study demonstrates that later generations show a higher level of relational social capital, that the positive relationship between relational social capital and performance is maintained in a family firm sample and that the generation in control sequentially influence on performance through its influence on relational social capital. Research limitations/implications The main limitations are that empirical data were obtained only from DOC Rioja wine family businesses and a cross-sectional study was conducted. Social implications This study provides policymakers and family managers responsible for succession with a better understanding of the effects of transferring the business to the next generations in terms of relational social capital and performance. Originality/value To the best of the knowledge, this is the first study to examine the sequential relationships between generation, relational social capital and performance in DOC Rioja family wineries. The context of the DOC Rioja wine industry is particularly noteworthy for two reasons. First, in this industry, family-controlled firms predominate. Second, the DOC Rioja wine industry is focussed on the small-to-medium context, which has conventionally provided a very good area for the development of social capital theory.

Community and public-private partnership projects in Uganda: community engagement, trust and performance

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Wanzige Magoola ◽  
Rogers Mwesigwa ◽  
Ruth Nabwami
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Level Data ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide the initial evidence of the relationship between the community and public-private partnership (PPP) projects by focusing on community engagement, trust and performance. Design/methodology/approach This study is cross sectional and correlational and it uses project level data that were collected by means of a questionnaire from a sample of 47 PPP projects in Uganda. Findings Results indicate that trust and community engagement are significantly associated with the performance of PPP projects. Research limitations/implications This study was cross-sectional, and thus monitoring changes in behaviour over time was not possible. The study used a quantitative research approach and this limits respondents from expressing their feelings fully. The study was conducted in Uganda and it is possible that the results of this study can be generalized to developing countries with environments similar to that of Uganda. Practical implications The results are important for PPP projects to understand the role that trust and community engagement play in as far as the performance of PPP projects is concerned. Originality/value Whilst there have been a number of studies on the performance of PPP projects, this study provides initial empirical evidence on the influence of trust and community engagement on the performance of PPP projects using evidence from PPP projects of an African developing economy – Uganda.

Heritage-based value of a corporate brand: antecedents and effects on the firm’s financial value

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Woonsun Paek ◽  
Hyerin Ryu ◽  
Sunkyu Jun
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Corporate Brand ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Corporate Brands ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this study is to show that a corporate brand with a long history coupled with relevance to the present obtains heritage-based value in society and the second aim is to examine a boundary condition in which the heritage-based value of a corporate brand increases the firm’s financial value. Design/methodology/approach A survey was conducted to investigate when and how a corporate brand obtains its heritage-based value in society and archival analysis was conducted to analyze the relationship between the heritage-based value of a corporate brand and the firm’s financial value. Findings The longevity of a corporate brand increased its heritage-based value, particularly when the brand was perceived to be temporally continuous, through the enhancement of authenticity perception and the heritage-based value had a positive effect on the firm’s financial value for younger firms. Research limitations/implications This study extends the benefits of the heritage association of a corporate brand to the firm level but has a limitation in its cross-sectional method. Practical implications The study results justify monetary costs incurred in the course of developing and cultivating a brand’s heritage association. Originality/value It is believed that this study is the first quantitative research examining the relationship between the heritage-based value of corporate brands and firms’ financial value.

Capability antecedents and performance outcomes of servitization

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 444-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Sousa ◽  
Giovani J.C. da Silveira
Keyword(s):  
Performance Outcomes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Units ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Gradual Development ◽  
Basic Services ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Large Survey ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to theoretically articulate and empirically test an integrated model of capability antecedents and performance outcomes of servitization strategies. The authors characterize servitization strategies based on the offering of two types of services: basic services (BAS) and advanced services (ADS). Design/methodology/approach Hypotheses are tested based on statistical analyses of a large survey of manufacturers from different countries and sectors. Findings The authors find that manufacturing capabilities associate with the provision of BAS, while service capabilities associate with both BAS and ADS; BAS do not impact financial performance, but support the offering of ADS; there seem to be naturally occurring servitization trajectories involving the gradual development of balanced levels of BAS and ADS and adequate levels of manufacturing and service capabilities. Research limitations/implications The findings on servitization trajectories are based on the observation of manufacturing business units at different stages of servitization (cross-sectional data). Practical implications Manufacturers wishing to servitize should distinguish between BAS and ADS and deploy a balanced adoption of BAS and ADS, using BAS as a platform. This should be accompanied with the building of appropriate capabilities. Originality/value This is one of the first studies to show an explicit link between different servitization strategies, capabilities, and servitization maturity. It provides new insights into the servitization paradox and servitization trajectories.

Role of organizational image in employee engagement and performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 971-989 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swati Dhir ◽  
Archana Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Organizational Image ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Theoretical Support ◽  
And Performance

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of organizational image in engaging employees and improving their performance. The study has explored the role of employee’s perception about the organizational image, and its linkage with the investment of employee’s energies into their work roles resulting in employee engagement (EE) and hence performance. Design/methodology/approach Adopting a model that was built on the basis of research conducted in the form of surveys. By using cross-sectional data and following a quantitative research method, the study collected data from 701 managers in India holding various positions, in different industries. The study has used “Component-Based Structural Equation Modeling” by Smart PLS. Findings The key findings of the study help employees as well as employers to have a thorough, comprehensive understanding to improve EE and their performance by creating a positive and consistent organizational image. Research limitations/implications This study will be very useful for employers and policymakers to understand the value of organizational image in engaging the workforce effectively. Aligning with the organizational behaviors theoretical support, this study yields some important and useful suggestions for managers to engage and retain their workforce in the present dynamic work environment. Originality/value The paper tries to focus on one’s perceptions of the organization and its linkage between EE and performance. The positive perception of employees reflects that they identify themselves and feel connected with the overall vision of the organization.

Characteristics of organizational culture in stimulating service innovation and performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-238
Author(s):  
Seyedeh Khadijeh Taghizadeh ◽  
Syed Abidur Rahman ◽  
Md Mosharref Hossain ◽  
Md Masudul Haque
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Service Innovation ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Service Market ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Bank Managers ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of four organizational culture traits, consistency, cooperativeness, effectiveness and innovativeness, on radical and incremental type of service innovations, which leads to new service market performance (NSMP). Design/methodology/approach The data are collected through a cross-sectional survey of 171 bank managers in Bangladesh and analyzed through structural equation modelling using SmartPLS software. Findings The results reveal no impact of “consistency” as a cultural trait on “radical” and “incremental” service innovations. “Cooperativeness” and “innovativeness” impact incremental and radical service innovations positively. “Effectiveness” impacts radical service innovations positively. Radical and incremental service innovations impact NSMP significantly. Practical implications These findings add to the knowledge in terms of how organizational culture can make service innovations happen in the growing banking industry in a developing market. Originality/value The model links organizational culture traits (internal/external and flexibility/control focussed) with radical and incremental service innovation.

Compensation of top brass, corporate governance and performance of the Indian family firms – an empirical study

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 529-551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Palanisamy Saravanan ◽  
Maram Srikanth ◽  
Suhas M. Avabruth
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Executive Compensation ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Indian Family ◽  
The Family ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The objective of this study is to understand the linkages among executive compensation, corporate governance and performance of the Indian family and non-family firms. Further, the study also analyzes the level of shareholding pattern of the Indian family firms on their performance and the executive compensation. Design/methodology/approach The authors have collected panel data of the companies listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The data set consists of 284 companies (both family and non-family) for the period 2005–2014. The authors have made use of a dynamic panel data model with generalized method of moments (GMM) estimation to formulate the hypotheses and used fixed-effects regression model to check the robustness of our findings. Findings The authors find support for the agency theory, stewardship theory and resource dependence theory in the paper. Specifically, variables related to executive compensation, corporate governance (board size, proportion of independent directors on board, chief executive officers duality and other directorships held by the executive directors outside the company), firm performance (Tobin’s Q), leverage and shareholding pattern of the family are significant in this study. Practical implications The study has practical implications for all stakeholders of the family and non-family firms, especially in the emerging market economies. It can be used as a reference guide by various other stakeholders of the family firms, viz., customers, educators, tax authorities, government and society. Originality/value The authors confirm that their research is original and provides valuable insights on the Indian family firms. The authors study cross-holding of directorships, inter alia, in the Indian family business groups. As most of the previous studies in the Indian context ignored this important aspect, this study is unique in nature.

The role of sustainability practices in international port operations

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sihyun Kim ◽  
Bong Gyu Chiang
Keyword(s):  
Attitude Change ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Port Operations ◽  
Longitudinal Approach ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose With increasing attention to sustainability in port operations, the purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of sustainability practice (SP) as a moderator on the relationships between competitiveness and performance in port operations. Design/methodology/approach To explore the specific route of SPs in managing competitiveness and performance, this study adopted the hierarchical moderated regression analysis. Additionally, to analyze the difference in the level of implementation of SP, alternative subgroup analysis was conducted via independent sample t-tests in SPSS 21. Findings Research results have shown the role of SPs in achieving outstanding port activities, which significantly moderates the relationship between competitiveness, particularly for operational efficiency and service quality, and performance. Research limitations/implications As this study is based on cross-sectional data, it does not tap any temporal attitude change, which would require a longitudinal approach. The authors contribute to filling a void between what is achievable and how sustainable practice contributes to managing competitiveness and performance, based on commercial port operations. Practical implications Results provide useful insights to establish the strategies to develop sustainable port operations and a strategic agenda to assist ports to incorporate SP. Originality/value Drawing on multiple theories, this study advances the role of SP by shedding new light on how it improves operational sustainability through strengthening the relationships between competitiveness and performance.

Money laundering through raw diamonds

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabian Maximilian Johannes Teichmann ◽  
Marie-Christin Falker
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Money Laundering ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Compliance Officers ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Combat Money Laundering

Purpose This paper aims to illustrate how illegally obtained funds are laundered through raw diamonds in Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Design/methodology/approach To identify specific money laundering techniques involving raw diamonds, this study used a qualitative content analysis of data collected from 60 semi-standardized interviews with both criminals and prevention experts and a quantitative survey of 200 compliance officers. Findings Raw diamonds are extraordinarily suitable for money laundering in European German-speaking countries. In particular, they may be used in all three stages of the laundering process, namely, placement, layering and integration. Research limitations/implications Because the qualitative findings are based on semi-standardized interviews, their insights are limited to the perspectives of the 60 interviewees. Practical implications Identifying gaps in existing anti-money laundering mechanisms should provide compliance officers, law enforcement agencies and legislators with valuable insights into how criminals operate. Originality/value While prior studies focus on the methods used by organizations to combat money laundering and how to improve anti-money laundering measures, this paper investigates how money launderers operate to avoid detection, thereby illustrating authentic experiences. Its findings provide valuable insights into the minds of money launderers and combines criminal perspective with that of prevention experts.

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