The role of company reputation in business simulations

2005 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugh M. Cannon ◽  
Manfred Schwaiger
Keyword(s):  
Company Reputation ◽  
Business Simulations

Business Simulations in Management Pedagogy: Role of Libraries in Enhancing Access to Business Simulations: A Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (S1) ◽  
pp. 51-57
Author(s):  
P. Sreejaya
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Pedagogical Tools ◽  
Participatory Learning ◽  
Business Simulations

Looking at the contemporary educational practice, we come across a host of buzzwords such as immersive environments, participatory learning, experiential learning, experimental learning, etc. Due to the drastic development in the information and communication technology areas, various new educational methods have emerged such as e-learning and virtual learning environment. Education, especially, the higher education scenario has witnessed the boom of new pedagogical tools. Among this, ‘simulations’ is a new mode of teaching and learning in the management pedagogy that is gaining ground and appreciation. Simulations act as an essential educational tool in the virtual learning environment. There has been a significant increase in the use of business simulation games in the area of management education. Business simulations attempt to bring real-life business scenarios to life in the classroom to develop the desired capacities and skills of the students.The most important advantage of a simulation is that they help to establish a new learning relationship with the students and assigning new roles to them and build their capacities regarding participatory learning. This paper highlights the concept of simulation, and it also explores the role of simulation in management education. It discusses various business simulations available in the market. This article also shares the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode library’s experience about the facilitation of simulations with a special reference to Harvard Business School Publishing Simulations, for its academic programmes during the past few years.

Investors' Interpretations of Imprecise Standards and Their Perceptions of Earnings Management by Reputable Companies

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-122
Author(s):  
Hwee-Cheng Tan ◽  
Diane Mayorga
Keyword(s):  
Earnings Management ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Reporting Practices ◽  
The Press ◽  
Company Reputation ◽  
Jel Classifications ◽  
Quasi Experiment

ABSTRACT Standards with imprecise guidelines require interpretation by users. In this study we investigate how investors' perceptions of earnings management vary with their interpretations of imprecise standards and the type of company reputation. We design a quasi-experiment that exploits the role of the press as a “watchdog” of corporate activities to focus the attention of investors on the financial reporting practices of companies. The results show that both factors interact to influence investors' perceptions. Investors, whose interpretations of the imprecise standard are inconsistent with that of the company, are more likely to suspect earnings management when the company has a financial rather than non-financial reputation. Investors in the inconsistent/financial reputation condition are also more likely to sell their investments than those in the inconsistent/non-financial reputation condition. The type of reputation does not show a significant effect on investors' perceptions when investors' interpretations are consistent with that of the company. JEL Classifications: M40; M41.

Prior knowledge: the role of virtual worlds in venture creation

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 403-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah Noke ◽  
Thomas Chesney
Keyword(s):  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Real World ◽  
Virtual World ◽  
Nascent Entrepreneurs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Business Simulations ◽  
Virtual Business

Purpose – Creating a new business often ends in failure arguably the more knowledge of the start-up process an entrepreneur has the more successful the outcome. Whilst business simulations have been researched, the role of virtual worlds in aiding nascent entrepreneurs in gaining important experiential learning is lacking. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – This qualitative research involved six months observational data, with nine in-depth semistructured interviews with the small business owners based in the virtual world Second Life. Findings – The findings highlight important similarities between “real world” and “virtual world” businesses. The nascent entrepreneurs reported a sense of running the business as any other business. The level of risk, in terms of capital, for setting up a virtual business is far less than the real world. However, risks are still associated with a virtual business with entrepreneurs investing time to run the business. Originality/value – The findings of this study provide important insight into how prior knowledge can be gained through participating in “real” business activities, other than business simulations. Virtual worlds provide can play an important role in aiding nascent entrepreneurs to gain important prior knowledge of the start-up process, that the authors can anticipate will aid the entrepreneur in further ventures.

Building company reputation and brand equity through CSR: the mediating role of trust

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 840-856 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mobin Fatma ◽  
Zillur Rahman ◽  
Imran Khan
Keyword(s):  
Brand Equity ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Consumer Trust ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Company Reputation ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Retail Banks ◽  
A Company

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives on the two marketing outcomes - corporate reputation (CR) and brand equity (BE), based on the perception of consumers regarding banks in India. Design/methodology/approach – A survey of banking consumers was carried out, resulting in 303 valid responses. In order to address research objectives and test the hypothesis, structural equations modeling has been employed. Findings – Results reveals that CSR activities influence CR and BE directly as well as indirectly. In addition, the mediating role of trust is found to be significant between CSR and CR and CSR and BE. The study shows that CSR activities build consumer trust in a company which in turn positively impacts CR and BE. Research limitations/implications – The findings have important implications for retail banks in India and suggest that CSR activities can help banks in building CR and BE. The hypothesized theoretical framework has been tested in the banking context, so the generalization of findings is limited to the context. Originality/value – This study contributes to literature by highlighting the important role of CSR and its direct and indirect effects on CR and BE.

scholarly journals Perceptions of personal risk in tourists’ destination choices: nature tours in Mexico

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory E. Osland ◽  
Robert Mackoy ◽  
Marleen McCormick
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
International Travel ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Perceptions Of Risk ◽  
Personal Risk ◽  
Destination Choices ◽  
Company Reputation ◽  
Social Motivations

AbstractTerrorism, pandemic diseases, and other threatening events have recently heightened the sense of personal risk for tourists considering international travel. This article addresses the paucity of research assessing perceptions of risk both before and during travel to risky destinations. Tourists on two nature tours in Mexico were interviewed and observed while engaged in the travel. Many types of specific perceived risks were uncovered, including insect-borne disease, traffic accidents, financial losses, and unattained goals. Some correlates of perceived risk were tour company reputation, stage of family life cycle, age, and motivation. Based on the types of perceived risk and the factors, five propositions are discussed. One unexpected proposition addresses the role of age and states that as the perceived years of physical ability to travel decreases, the tolerance for safety risk increases. Another proposes that eco-tourists with intense, destination-specific motivations are more tolerant of travel risk than those with casual and/or social motivations. The article concludes with suggestions for tour industry managers and directions for future research.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF COMPANY REPUTATION IN MITIGATING NEGATIVE WORD OF MOUTH

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-120
Author(s):  
Shinta Rahmani ◽  
Rizal E. Halim ◽  
Gita Gayatri ◽  
Asnan Furinto
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Company Reputation ◽  
Perceived Behavior Control ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact

The study aims to investigate whether a company reputation can be used to reduce the impact of negative electronic word of mouth (eWOM). We conducted experimental research in two studies along with 225 college students, who at least have two accounts in different social media, as participants. We use both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Qualitative research was carried out with focus group interviews to decide the number of high or low negative reviews as well as the level of credibility. Quantitative research used cross-sectional field design by pilot study and the main study. The model was tested and developed using data collected by questionnaires in paper surveys. The results of study 1 suggest that negative eWOM reduces purchase intentions mediated by the subjective norms and perceived behavior control. High negative eWOM reduces purchase intention more than low ones. Study 2 found out that in a condition of high negative eWOM, good company reputation’s perception affected purchase intention mediated by attitude. Furthermore, purchase intention is higher when a good company reputation’s perception is stronger. Therefor Organizations should convey its company reputation to their customer visually to get a good perception. Further research to investigate another variable that the company has is required.

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