scholarly journals Training Perception and Innovative Behavior of SME Employees: Examining the Mediating Effects of Firm Commitment

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 215824402110672
Author(s):  
Muhammad Farhan Jalil ◽  
Wasim Ullah ◽  
Zeeshan Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
The Body ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Innovative Behavior ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Calculative Commitment ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
The Relationship

Many critical decisions about an employee’s innovative performance are significantly based on the training results, as they are accountable for a variety of behavioral-related consequences. Training is among the most important human resource management strategies. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between employees’ perceptions of training and their innovative behavior in the Malaysian SME sector, as well as the mediating effect of affective and calculative commitment on this relationship. Structured questionnaires were used to collect the data. A total of 635 employees from 200 SMEs were selected through a stratified random sampling method, and structural equation modeling was applied to test the relationship. The findings of the study supported the hypothesized relationships, as training in Malaysia significantly engaged SME employees in innovative behavior. Furthermore, the study discovered that affective and calculative commitment have partial mediating effects on the association between training and innovative behavior. In the context of the SME sector, theoretical and managerial implications have been addressed. The originality of the study is that it examines the relationship between employees’ perceptions of training and their innovative behavior in SMEs. The relationship was measured using a multidimensional approach in the study. The research also adds to the body of knowledge by identifying the mediating effect of affective and calculative commitment.

scholarly journals Impact of Communication on Capital Project Performance: A Mediated Moderation Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 11301
Author(s):  
Hong-Long Chen
Keyword(s):  
Direct Effect ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Technical Competence ◽  
Innovative Behavior ◽  
Capital Projects ◽  
The Relationship

Many studies demonstrate the importance of communication in project performance. However, little is known about how project communication exerts its effects on the outcomes of capital projects that have a large impact on environmental and economic sustainability. Using a longitudinal survey and bootstrap-based structural-equation modeling, this study uncovers how project competencies and team innovative behavior affect the relationship between project communication and capital project performance. This study collects repeated measures from project managers at two time points: immediately after the initiation and planning stages end and immediately after project completion. Excluding responses with missing data, this study’s sample includes 108 capital projects. This study finds that project technical and managerial competencies completely mediate the relationship between project communication and project performance. This study also finds that team innovative behavior affects project performance through the mediating effect of project technical competence. Team innovative behavior also moderates the relationship between project technical competence and project performance. Project communication has the largest effect on project performance despite having the smallest direct effect; project managerial competence possesses the next-largest effect on project performance despite having the largest direct effect. This study discusses the managerial and research implications.

scholarly journals The Mediating Effect of Coping Strategies Between Psychological Capital and Small Tourism Organization Resilience: Insights From the COVID-19 Pandemic, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Farhan Jalil ◽  
Azlan Ali ◽  
Zeeshan Ahmed ◽  
Rashidah Kamarulzaman
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Organizational Resilience ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Tourism Organization ◽  
Firm Owners ◽  
The Relationship

Amid difficulty, the psychological capital of small tourism firm owners/managers has been given less attention. In the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, this research examined how psychological capital (self-efficacy, hope, optimism, and resilience) affects organizational resilience. By structural equation modeling (AMOS 21.0), 644 small tourism firm owners in Malaysia were randomly selected to investigate the relationship between psychological capital and organizational resilience, and the mediating effect of problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies on this relationship. The findings of the study supported hypothesized relationships, as the psychological capital of small tourism firm owners in Malaysia significantly affects organizational resilience. Furthermore, the study discovered that problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies have partial mediating effects on the association between psychological capital and organizational resilience. In the context of small tourism businesses sector, the findings of the study have implications, as the firms identify the recovery procedure in the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals PERANAN EKOLABEL DALAM NIAT PEMBELIAN: SUATU STUDI EMPIRIS PADA MEREK THE BODY SHOP

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 504
Author(s):  
Vincent Riyanto ◽  
Sharon B. Soesanto ◽  
Sabrina O. Sihombing
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
The Body ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Behavioral Variables ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
The Body Shop ◽  
The Relationship

This research aims to assess the relationship between behavioral variables on the environment: ecolabel awareness, trust, ecolabel knowledge, ecolabel availability, and environmental concerns of intention to buy. Data was collected through questionnaires with non-probability sampling method which included a total sample of 230 respondents. Hypothesis testing was conducted by applying Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results shows that there are six out of ten supported hypotheses and four unsupported hypotheses. The six hypotheses supported are (1) there is positive relationship between attitude and trust in buying environmentally friendly product, (2) there is positive relationship between ecolabel awareness and ecolabel attention, (3) there is positive relationship between ecolabel awareness and intention to buy, (4) there is positive relationship between  trust in buying environmentally product and ecolabel attention, (5) there is positive relationship between trust in buying environmentally product and intention to buy, and (6) there is positive relationship between ecolabel availability and  ecolabel attention. This research also contributes theoretical contributions, managerial implications, and recommendations for further research

Psychological capital and innovative behavior: Mediating effect of psychological safety

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (9) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuping Sun ◽  
Jiatao Huang
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Psychological Safety ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Innovative Behavior ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
The Relationship

We examined psychological safety as a mediator of the relationship between psychological capital and innovative behavior. Survey data from 136 university teachers in China were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Results indicated that psychological safety partially mediated the relationship between psychological capital and innovative behavior. These findings suggest not only that it is important to consider psychological capital in understanding innovative behavior, but also that psychological safety plays an important role in the relationship. Limitations are discussed and directions for future research are suggested.

scholarly journals Repurchase Intention among Mobile Shoppers with Mediating Effect of Satisfaction on Mobile Shopping

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Nur Ain Mohd Paiz ◽  
Mass Hareeza Ali ◽  
Abdul Rashid Abdullah ◽  
Zuraina Dato Mansor
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
The Body ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Repurchase Intention ◽  
Good Continuation ◽  
Mobile Shopping ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
The Relationship

Good continuation of mobile shoppers’ intention could ensure sustainability in mobile shopping, thus the study of consumer behavior including service quality, perceived value, trust and satisfaction is essential in order to understand their needs. The question is whether the mobile shopping in Malaysia has provided sufficient mobile websites or apps facilities to gain the repurchase intention of mobile shoppers. However, there are several issues arise such as bad reviews or comments, lack of communication and fake online sellers that may affect mobile shoppers’ behaviour. This research aims to examine the relationship between service quality (SQ), perceived value (PV) and trust (TR) mediated by mobile shoppers’ satisfaction (CS) with repurchase intention (RI). 427 usable questionnaires were collected from the mobile shoppers around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. The data was analyzed using SPSS and Structural Equation Modelling in SmartPLS. The results suggested that there is a significant relationship between SQ, PV and TR on CS. Besides, CS mediates the relationship between SQ, PV and TR with RI. The research has extended the body of knowledge in mobile shopping studies. The findings contribute valuable theoretical and managerial implications that can enhance mobile shopping services.

The effect of supply chain agility on export performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 821-839 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haya Fawzi Ayoub ◽  
Ayman Bahjat Abdallah
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Export Performance ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Supply Chain Agility ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of supply chain agility (SCA) on supply chain responsiveness (SCR), supply chain innovativeness (SCI) and export performance (EP) in the industrial sector in Jordan. It also explores the effects of SCR and SCI on EP. In addition, the study investigates the mediating effects of SCR and SCI on the relationship between SCA and EP. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire was prepared based on the extant literature. Data were gathered from 290 companies representing various types of manufacturing in Jordan. The appropriate tests were employed to ensure the validity of the study constructs and their reliability. Hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling. Findings SCA was found to directly and positively affect EP. It also positively affected SCR and SCI. In addition, SCR and SCI fully mediated the SCA–EP relationship. Originality/value This study is one of the first to investigate the effect of SCA on EP. Also, it is the first, to the best of the authors knowledge, to highlight the effect of SCA on SCI. Further, this is the first study to examine the mediating effect of SCI on the SCA–EP relationship. Similarly, the mediating effect of SCR on the SCA–EP relationship has rarely been investigated in the literature.

Linking perceived organizational support for strengths use to task performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
He Ding ◽  
Enhai Yu ◽  
Yanbin Li
Keyword(s):  
Positive Affect ◽  
Task Performance ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Perceived Organizational Support ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Strengths Use ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Task

We investigated the mediating effects of positive affect and strengths use in the relationship between perceived organizational support for strengths use (POSSU) and employees' task performance. Data were gathered at 2 time points, separated by a 2-week interval, from 157 employees working in various Chinese enterprises. We applied structural equation modeling and PROCESS macro analysis to the data. The results indicate that POSSU was positively related to task performance and that this relationship was mediated by strengths use. In addition, positive affect and strengths use played a sequential mediating role in the relationship between POSSU and task performance. However, positive affect was not a significant mediator in the POSSU–task performance relationship. Theoretical and managerial implications are discussed in the context of the literature on POSSU and task performance.

scholarly journals The Relationship of CSR Communication on Social Media with Consumer Purchase Intention and Brand Admiration

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 1217-1230
Author(s):  
Shuchi Gupta ◽  
Nishad Nawaz ◽  
Adel Abdulmhsen Alfalah ◽  
Rana Tahir Naveed ◽  
Saqib Muneer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Csr Communication ◽  
Consumer Purchase Intention ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

With the advent of the Internet and other digital technologies, contemporary businesses from all sectors are using social media for communication with consumers to engage them meaningfully with a brand. However, the use of social media for corporate social responsibility (CSR) communication is relatively new to the existing literature. Likewise, the impact of CSR communication through social media (CSR-S) on consumer emotions and behavior is, to date, underexplored. To address this, the present research aims to test the relationship of CSR-S on brand admiration and consumer purchase intention. The study proposes a direct relationship between CSR-S and purchase intention with a mediating effect of brand admiration. The data were collected from the banking consumers of Pakistan through a self-administered questionnaire. The authors distributed 800 questionnaires and received 463 questionnaires useful for data analysis, so the present research study response rate was around 59%. The data were analyzed using the structural equation modeling (SEM) technique in AMOS. The results revealed that CSR-S is positively related to purchase intention (β = 0.233). The results further showed that brand admiration partially mediates this relationship (β = 0.079). The survey respondents confirmed that their bank’s CSR communication helps enhance their purchase likelihood and their feelings of admiration for their bank. These findings will help policymakers at banking institutions better understand the importance of CSR communication on different social media platforms to achieve consumer-related outcomes.

scholarly journals Sustainable Orientation of Management Capability and Innovative Performance: The Mediating Effect of Knowledge Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1366
Author(s):  
Julio C. Acosta-Prado ◽  
Oscar H. López-Montoya ◽  
Carlos Sanchís-Pedregosa ◽  
Ulpiano J. Vázquez-Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Innovative Performance ◽  
Management Capability ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

The literature suggests that innovation allows organizations to reach a desirable level of sustainability. There is evidence to support the role of knowledge management (KM) as well as management capability (MC) in producing a sustainable approach at organizations. Furthermore, organizations commonly achieve sustainable practices through corporate social responsibility (CSR). In particular, the health sector is increasingly implementing CSR strategies, although with a narrow understanding of the factors to success. Hence, trends lead to asymmetric growth between organizations. This study aims to examine the mediating role of KM in the relationship between MC and innovative performance (IP) in 331 Health Provider Institutions (HPIs). The research reflective model was assessed through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). According to the results, MC has a positive effect on IP, MC has a positive effect on KM, and KM has a positive effect on IP. Likewise, KM significantly mediates the relationship between MC and IP. Our findings support the importance of KM in addressing MCs in HPIs as it enables innovative practices to address CSR goals to achieve a sustainable impact. Moreover, this study contributes by expanding KM to contexts that are not usually studied, such as health in a South American country.

Fostering Product Innovation Through Digital Transformation and Absorptive Capacity

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (06) ◽  
pp. 2050040
Author(s):  
Alejandro Coronado-Medina ◽  
Jose Arias-Pérez ◽  
Geovanny Perdomo-Charry
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Product Innovation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
The Relationship

This paper analyzes the mediating effect of absorptive capacity (AC) on the relationship between digital transformation from e-business capabilities (EBC) perspective and product innovation (PI). Structural equation modeling (SEM) was carried out with the survey data from a sample of firms that belong mainly to highly digitalized sectors. The results indicate the existence of a full mediation, which means knowledge derived from the digital operation of the business can only result in PI if AC plays an intermediation role. Hence, this finding calls into question the idea that digitalization alone and automatically acts as a PI driver.

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