The Moderating Effects of Sustainability Orientation in the Entrepreneurial Intention Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (01) ◽  
pp. 59-79
Author(s):  
Niousha Shahidi
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Causal Structure ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Business Opportunities ◽  
Modelling Approach

Given that business opportunities for sustainable development are increasing, it is opportune to consider the moderating effects of students’ sustainability orientations on the entrepreneurial intention model. This study aims to contribute to entrepreneurial intention research by extending insights from the theory of planned behaviour (i.e. attitudes towards behaviour, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control) by considering the moderating effects of sustainability orientation. To date, no known studies have tested the moderating effects of sustainability orientation on entrepreneurial intention. The main contributions of this study are thus twofold. First, it provides a framework for better understanding the entrepreneurial intention model. Second, it offers empirical evidence to validate this model with a multi-group structural equation modelling approach for two sustainability orientations – high and low. The multi-group structural equation modelling approach is then used to test the proposed model’s causal structure. The results differ between the groups.

scholarly journals The Impact of Asnaf Entrepreneur’s Intention Towards Decision and the Movement of Zakat Collection

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 284
Author(s):  
Noormariana Mohd Din ◽  
Mohd Zulkifli Muhammad ◽  
Mohammad Ismail ◽  
Nadzirah Mohd Said
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Survey Questionnaires

Decision is an issue that needs to be explored in detail due to its relationship to an individual’s psychology. In the context of zakat that also acts as microfinancing (non-refundable fund), decision plays an important role in terms of collection and distribution. However, previous literature about zakat has not clarified this phenomenon especially in the context of Asnaf entrepreneurs. Asnaf entrepreneurs represent micro entrepreneurs who depend on zakat funds. Then, by benefiting the funds and getting support from the zakat institutions, Asnaf entrepreneurs become less dependent on the support and become zakat payers. Therefore, grounded by Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) framework, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of Asnaf Intention’s towards decision as the zakat payers. A total of 274 Asnaf entrepreneurs from Kelantan and Selangor had participated in this study. Data were collected through self-administered survey questionnaires. The main statistical technique used in this study is Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) by using Analysis of Moment Structure (AMOS) version 23. The study has shown that subjective norms are found to be most dominant predictor towards decision closely followed by attitude, and perceived behavioural control. The above findings have added several implications towards theory, both practical and managerial. In general, the findings of the study are consistent with the theory of planned behaviour. Moreover, Asnaf entrepreneur’s intention gives the better impact towards decision and zakat collection.

Engagement in Campus Environmental Activities and Green Initiatives in Malaysia

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 15-33
Author(s):  
Norazah Mohd Suki
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Environmental Activities

This study examines the structural relationship between attitudes towards environmental activities, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control, and students' intention to engage in environmental activities and green initiatives on campus and the moderating effects of actual engagement with environmental activities such as using recycle bins in the campus. Results of the covariance structural equation modelling based (CB-SEM) approach divulged that perceived behavioural control positively affects students' intention to engage in environmental activities and green initiatives on campus was significantly proven. Next, results also found significant differences between light and heavy categories of actual engagement with environmental activities such as using recycle bins which successfully moderated these links. The research makes a significant contribution to a solid understanding of the students' intention to engage in environmental and green initiatives on campus, which is marginally touched on in the literature in the Asia context. Direction for future research is also provided.

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