The Effects of Geography and Infrastructure on Economic Development and International Business Involvement

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
John S. Hill ◽  
Myung-Su Chae ◽  
Jinseo Park
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
International Participation ◽  
Economic Perspectives

The objective of this article is to bring together geographic, marketing and economic perspectives to examine how far infrastructure development can offset adverse national geographies in aiding economic development and involvement in the global economy. We use LISREL structural equation modelling to investigate relationships between geography, infrastructure, economic development and country’s involvement in trade and foreign direct investment. Results identify key geographic factors affecting global market involvement and key infrastructures (electricity production, telephone lines and container facilities at ports) facilitating economic development and international participation.

scholarly journals MICE tourism development- Examination from the supply side in Dalat City, Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ha Nam Khanh Giao ◽  
Le Thai Son
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Supply Side ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Main Factors

The research attempted to examine resource factors affecting the development of MICE at Dalat, by determining the stakeholders, and by interviewing 350 resources (means from the supply side). The methods of Cronbach’s Alpha, Exploratory Factor Anaalysis (EFA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) together the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) were used by the programs of SPSS and AMOS.The result shows that MICE development is affected by MICE destination resources, then MICE destination resources is affected by 3 main factors, arranged by the importance decreasing: (1) Organization resources; (2) MICE tourist resources; (3) Supplier resources. From that, the research raises some solutions for management and policy makers to develop MICE better.

scholarly journals Measure of E-Cash on Delivery Payment Convenience Option in the Context of Demonetisation and its Effect on Customer Loyalty

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudipta Kumar Jana
Keyword(s):  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Purchase Decision ◽  
Indian Market ◽  
Complex Behaviour ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Online Retailers ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The rapidly changing business environment in India, particularly after demonetization, has made marketers understand the complex behaviour of consumers. Online retailers in India do not want to miss any opportunity to serve customers in a better way and enhance customer convenience. Since the Indian market is very dynamic, it is very important to understand the different factors affecting customer purchase decision; among these different factors, customer payment options are an important factor. Although online retailers offer several modes of payment, demonetization has changed the entire equation.  This paper studies the measure of e-COD payment convenience scale, its validity, reliability and how it affects customer loyalty.  Research methods like confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling have been applied with the help of SPSS and AMOS.

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING DESIRE TO BUY ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Judianto Hasan ◽  
Hartoyo . ◽  
Ujang Sumarwan ◽  
Budi Suharjo
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
External Factor ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Personal Characteristic ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Environmental Friendly ◽  
Equation Modelling

This research examines factors which are mentioned in various literatures to have influence on desire to buy environmental friendly products. The factors are perceived attributes, personal characteristics and external factors. In this study the factors are put into a model which follows through awareness, interest and desire to buy and was also further analyze. Analysis was carried out using Structural Equation Modelling. This research found that external factor have influenced the desire to buy environmental friendly product. This factor is much more important than that of personal characteristic and perceived attributes.

scholarly journals Does government policy matter? Factors influencing contractors' risk attitudes in the Malaysian construction industry: A structural equation modelling analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-29
Author(s):  
Taofeeq Moshood ◽  
◽  
Adekunle Adeleke ◽  
Gusman Nawanir ◽  
Jibril Bamgbade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Risk Attitudes ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Equation Modelling

One of the critical factors responsible for the successful management of construction projects is individual factors. These factors play a significant role in the decision-makers' attitudes towards risks management. Many previous studies regarding the management of construction projects have focusedon the factors contributing to the success of risk management. However, little attention has been given to factors severely affecting the decision-makers' risk attitudes with particular reference to an individual's risk factors in the construction industry. Therefore, this study aims to identify the factors affecting contractors' risk attitudes and then determine its relationship with government policy. Theoriesof planned behaviour and organisational control wereused to develop the theoretical framework that investigated G-7 contractors in the Kuantan Pahang, Malaysian construction industry. A review of relevant literature and questionnaire was employedto identify the factors affecting contractors' risk attitudes (personal factors). 112copies of a structured questionnaire were analysed with a response rate of 80%. Structural Equation Modelling SEM was utilised to test the hypotheses developed for the study. The results of this study,through SEM,proved that personal factors (working experience, professional competence and physical health) have a significant influence on contractor risk attitudes in the Malaysian construction industry. The findings of this research also confirm that government policy (rules and regulations) plays a moderating role in enhancing the relationship of personal factors affecting contractors’ risk attitudes in construction companies in Malaysia. The findings of the study provide more understanding of the personal factors that affect contractors' risk attitudes to facilitate contractors' decision-making process and serve as a useful reference for further studies in the field of construction project management.

Factors affecting environmental citizenship behaviour

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kean Boon Chua ◽  
Farzana Quoquab ◽  
Jihad Mohammad
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Environmental Citizenship ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Pls Analysis ◽  
Paddy Farmers

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors that affect paddy farmers’ environmental citizenship behaviour (ECB) in the context of agrochemical purchase. To achieve this objective, a theoretical framework has been developed based on value-belief-norm (VBN) theory. Design/methodology/approach Data were obtained from 251 farmers using a survey method. Partial lease square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to examine the hypothetical model. Findings The results of PLS analysis confirm the direct and mediating effect of the causal sequences of the variables in the VBN model. Originality/value Given the limited number of studies in a non-western context, this study examines and confirms the applicability of the VBN theory in predicting ECB in a Malaysian context.

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