scholarly journals Classroom Assessment Data Use Practices Among Basic School Teachers in Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Kenneth Asamoah-Gyimah
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Data Use ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Assessment Data ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Basic School

Assessment results can be a guide to instruction, and they can ensure that the prescribed curriculum is well covered. When assessment data are used as a means of making appropriate instructional adjustments for improvement, teaching and learning progresses. The study examined basic school teachers’ perception and use of assessment data. Cross-sectional survey design was used for the conduct of the study. Hundred and fifty (150) teachers within the Central region of Ghana were sampled from twenty (20) basic schools using systematic sampling procedure. A two-dimensional questionnaire was adapted, validated and used for the collection of research data. The data to provide answers to the study question were analysed using descriptive statistics, specifically, percentages and frequencies. The hypothesis was tested using Partial Least Square structural equation modelling approach. Findings revealed that in practice, basic school teachers use assessment data to plan instruction, evaluate students’ learning progress, determine curriculum strands to emphasize during teaching sessions and also to evaluate instructional effectiveness for the academic year. The study further showed that teacher perception about assessment significantly predict assessment data use. The study recommends that, tertiary institutions that train teachers must continue to place much emphasis on the teaching of ‘assessment in schools’ to deepen prospective teachers’ knowledge and utilization of assessment data for sustenance of positive ‘assessment data use practices’ in Ghana basic schools.

Factors Influencing Physicians' Acceptance of e-Health in Developing Country

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Rakibul Hoque ◽  
Adnan Albar ◽  
Jahangir Alam
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Personal Innovativeness

E-Health is one of the solutions to provide better access for patients and physician to healthcare facilities. In developing countries, e-Health is particularly important due to a shortage of physician and medical workers. Although most physicians in developing countries like Bangladesh acknowledge the benefits of e-Health, low adoption is not uncommon. The objective of this study is to identify the critical factors affecting e-Health adoption among physicians in Bangladesh. A cross-sectional survey questionnaire method was used for this study. The structural equation modeling (SEM) with the partial least square (PLS) approach was used to analyze the data. The study found that Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Social Influence and Personal Innovativeness had a significant impact on the behavioral intention to use e-Health, while Facilitating Conditions had no significant effect. The findings of this study will facilitate the degree of more acceptance of new technology by the physicians for their own betterment.

scholarly journals ENVIRONMENTALLY SPECIFIC SERVANT LEADERSHIP AND EMPLOYEES’ PROENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOUR IN HOSPITALITY FIRMS IN SOUTH AFRICA

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 943-950
Author(s):  
Olawale FATOKI ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Servant Leadership ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hospitality Firms

Leaders can influence the prosocial behaviour of employees through their behaviour and action. The study investigated the effect of environmentally specific servant leadership (ESSL) on employees’ voluntary pro-environmental behaviour (PEB) in hospitality firms. In addition, the study examined the mediating role of harmonious environmental passion (HEP) in the relationship between ESSL and PEB. The study adopted the quantitative research design and the cross-sectional survey method was adopted for data collection. The Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS SEM) with Smart-PLS 3.2.8 software was used for data analysis. The results indicated a significant positive relationship between ESSL and employees’ PEB. The mediating effect of HEP is significant. Theoretical, empirical and managerial implications are discussed.

scholarly journals Does the Environment Impact Entrepreneurial Business Intention?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ludi Wishnu Wardana ◽  
Saparuddin Mukhtar ◽  
Agus Wibowo ◽  
Bagus Shandy Narmaditya ◽  
Sandy Eka Suprajan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Environment Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

This study aims to investigate the determinants that influence youth in preparing for entrepreneurship in Indonesia. A quantitative approach was applied, using a cross-sectional survey with 425 young entrepreneur respondents in East Java. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The findings showed that entrepreneurial intentions can be explained by the institutional environment and can provide motivation to start a business. This study confirmed the strong correlation between motivation to start a business and entrepreneurial intentions in preparing for entrepreneurship programs. Keywords: Institutional Environment, Motivate to Start a Business, Entrepreneurial Intentions

scholarly journals An Empirical Study on Service Recovery Satisfaction in an Open and Distance Learning Higher Education Institution in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-60
Author(s):  
Mohd Rushidi Bin Mohd Amin ◽  
Shishi Kumar Piaralal ◽  
Yon Rosli bin Daud ◽  
Baderisang Bin Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Service Failure ◽  
Service Recovery ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
University Image ◽  
Recovery Satisfaction

This study investigated the relationships among justice dimensions (distributive, procedural, interpersonal, and informational), university image, service recovery satisfaction, and customer behavioural outcomes (trust, word of mouth, repurchase intention, and loyalty). This study adopted a cross-sectional survey approach and data were collected through a survey of 303 students of Open University Malaysia in Malaysia who experienced service failure and service recovery. The framework was tested via partial least square structural equation modelling, and the results revealed a significant relationship between justice dimensions and service recovery satisfaction in terms of procedural and interpersonal justice. Service recovery satisfaction had a significant effect on all customer behavioural outcomes investigated. University image did not have a moderating effect on the relationship between justice dimensions and service recovery satisfaction. Theoretical and practical implications of the study are discussed in this paper.

scholarly journals DEVELOPING HOLISTIC CARE MODEL: THE PHYSICAL WELLBEING OF ELDERLY BASED ON SOCIAL SUPPORT AND CHARACTERISTIC

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 108-115
Author(s):  
Pipit Festi Wiliyanarti ◽  
Asri Asri ◽  
Kusuma Wijaya Ridi Putra
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Holistic Care ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Wellbeing

Background: Elderly experiences with degenerative process in their life spam and physical condition as well as their ability to adopt with their environment. Those conditions will influence the achievement of elderly wellbeing.Purpose: This study aims to examine physical wellbeing in elderly based on social support and elderly characteristic.Method: This study employed cross-sectional survey design. The population was elderly who lived in east Surabaya. One hundred and ten of elderly were recruited. Their age was more than sixty years old, living with their family and under Medokan Ayu Public Health Center supervision. Multi stage random sampling was performed. The research instrument was physical wellbeing including elderly autonomy, cognitive, complaining about physical and disease as well. Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Square (SMART PLS) was used to analyze the data.Results: The research results showed that majority of emotional support in social support variable was good (98%). The majority of instrumental support was good (88.18%). Social wellbeing has significant relationship with the elderly physical wellbeing (p 0.312, t-statistic: 4.420, t-table: 1.65), elderly characteristic of holistic care (0.178, t-statistics 2.422, t-table: 1.65), and elderly characteristic of physical health (0.140. t-statistic 1.790, t table.1.65).Conclusion: Social support influences the physical wellbeing of elderly.

scholarly journals UNDERSTANDING THE INFLUENCE OF MEDIA RICHNESS IN DEVELOPING CUSTOMER TRUST, COMMITMENT AND LOYALTY

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
NORAIHAN MOHAMAD ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Media Richness ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Right ◽  
Customer Trust

Customer loyalty aids businesses by increasing their ability to face competition, reduce marketing costs, provide publicity through word-of-mouth, and boost sales and profits in the long term. Prior studies consistently revealed that brand is an antecedent of customer trust and commitment, and it nurtures loyalty. However, today, the customers’ perception and attitude towards businesses have changed. Customer loyalty can be developed using various antecedents. Drawing upon the Media Richness Theory (MRT), this study aims to identify the effects of integrating print, online and face-to-face media in developing customer trust, commitment and loyalty. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among customers who purchased computer products in a particular shop. A total of 295 respondents were selected based on purposive and systematic random sampling techniques. Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was employed to test the hypothesized model. The results show that media richness, through the integration of print, online and face-to-face communication, may significantly affect trust and customer loyalty. In conclusion, the research findings indicate that the the integration of various media may help customers make the right purchase decision. This study contributes to MRT by expanding it from the perspective of consumer behaviour. In practical terms, the findings provided important information to help ensure business sustainability and continuity.

scholarly journals Does Intellectual Capital Explain the Financial Performance of Malaysia MFIs?

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Maryam Jameelah Hashim ◽  
Syed Musa Alhabshi ◽  
Nor Irvoni Mohd Ishar
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Microfinance Institutions ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

The performance of microfinance institutions (MFIs) is crucial for ensuringthe efficient utilisation of funds deposited into the microfinance programmeby donors, as well as for assisting regulators in monitoring the institutions.Assessing the performance of MFIs involves examining its developmenttowards accomplishing its goals. Therefore, MFIs need to ascertain thechallenges to maintain their sustainability and sustain their operations.Additionally, MFIs should focus on aspects such as intellectual capital(IC) to ensure future sustainability. The aim of this research is to examinehow IC dimensions, specifically, customers, structure, human, and socialcapital, influence MFIs performance. A cross-sectional survey design wasused to gather data from 145 managers (48% response rate) from MFIs inMalaysia. In order to determine the sample size of the study, a purposivesampling method was employed. The research model was analysed byusing Partial least square-structural equation (PLS-SEM). Subsequently,the research model was validated using Smart PLS 3.2.5 and the proposedstudy hypothesis. The findings confirm that structural capital and customercapital positively influence the performance of MFIs, except for social andhuman capital. The research model explains 67.6% of the substantial amountof variance in MFIs performance. This research theoretically contributesto the extension of resource-based view (RBV) and social capital theory inDoes Intellectual Capital Explain the FinancialPerformance of Malaysia MFIs?Maryam Jameelah Hashim1, Syed Musa Alhabshi1, Nor Irvoni Mohd Ishar21Islamic Banking and Finance, International Islamic University Malaysia2Faculty of Business & Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam,Selangor, MalaysiaE-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]: 5 June 2018Accepted: 18 September 20182Social and Management Research Journalpredicting the sustainability of MFIs. All the factors of IC were confirmed toimprove the performance of MFIs. This study proposed several remarkablerecommendations for microfinance institutions which suggested that MFIs’managers should resolve their organisational issues promptly. Furthermore,they should portray sensible consideration for their institutions by takingcare of IC and encouraging the practice of recognising intangible assets,especially their employees’ expertise and capabilities.

scholarly journals Role of Entrepreneurial Orientation in Talent Retention among Malaysian Engineers

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-168
Author(s):  
Idris Osman ◽  
Fauziah Noordin ◽  
Idaya Husna Mohd ◽  
Koe Wei Loon
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Talent Retention ◽  
Crucial Information

Purpose: This paper examines the linkage between entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and talent retention amongst Malaysian engineers from the perspective of entrepreneurial orientation theory. Design/Methodology/Approach: A cross-sectional survey of 104 engineers from private organisations in Malaysia was conducted to test the hypothesised relationships between constructs. The population comprised graduate and professional engineers who were registered under the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). The purposive sampling method was employed for data analysis purposes. Data was analysed using partial least square-structural equation modelling technique. Findings: The results of this study indicated a significant relationship between innovativeness, proactiveness, risk-taking, and competitive aggressiveness and the intention to stay (ITS). Autonomy was found not significant in predicting engineers’ ITS the same jobs. Engineers require EO to support their freedom of ideas and thoughts to exploit opportunities, produce creativity, and solve engineering task-related problems and uncertainty situations. Implications/Originality/Value: EO dimensions can be used to predict engineers’ ITS current employments. This study provides crucial information for the organisations and policy makers to develop mechanisms and policies to enhance the engineers’ involvement of effective EO for increasing retention behaviours and career satisfaction. As the EO of engineers’ increase, the ITS will also increase.

scholarly journals The Role of Entrepreneurial Orientations in Talent Retention Amongst Malaysian Engineers

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Idris Osman ◽  
Fauziah Noordin ◽  
Idaya Husna Mohd ◽  
Koe Wei Loon
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Intention To Stay ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Talent Retention ◽  
Crucial Information

This paper examines the linkage between entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and talent retention amongst Malaysian engineers from the perspective of entrepreneurial orientation theory.A cross-sectional survey of 104 engineers from private organisations in Malaysia was conducted to test the hypothesised relationships between constructs. The population comprised graduate and professional engineers who were registered under the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). The purposive sampling method was employed for data analysis purposes. Data was analysed using partial least square-structural equation modelling technique. The results of this study indicated a significant relationship between innovativeness, proactiveness, risk-taking, and competitive aggressiveness and the intention to stay (ITS). Autonomy was found not significant in predicting engineers’ ITS the same jobs. Engineers require EO to support their freedom of ideas and thoughts to exploit opportunities, produce creativity, and solve engineering task-related problems and uncertainty situations. EO dimensions can be used to predict engineers’ ITS current employments. This study provides crucial information for the organisations and policy makers to develop mechanisms and policies to enhance the engineers’ involvement of effective EO for increasing retention. Keywords: Engineers, Entrepreneurial orientation, Intention to stay, Talent, Malaysia

Modeling the Factors that Influence Ghanaian Entrepreneurs to Adopt e-Commerce

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederick Pobee
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Unified Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Performance Expectancy ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Effort Expectancy ◽  
Facilitating Conditions

This study investigated the factors that influence Ghanaian entrepreneurs to adopt e-commerce. Cross-sectional data was gathered from 520 entrepreneurs in the most populous and industrious regions in Ghana. The unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) was employed to effectively understand the unexplored phenomenon of e-commerce adoption among Ghanaian entrepreneurs. Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the hypothesized relationships. The findings indicate that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and social influence (SI) positively and significantly influenced the behavioral intention (BI) to adopt e-commerce. Facilitating conditions (FC) and BI had a significant positive relationship with the adoption of e-commerce.

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