scholarly journals The impact of solitude on authentic leadership development

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ουρανία Καρδάση
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Authentic Leadership ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Large Panel ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Authentic Leadership Development

In this work, we investigate the relationship between solitude andauthentic leadership development. Despite the work of previous researchersin the field of Authentic Leadership (e.g. Avolio et al., 2004; Avolio &Gardner, 2005) and Solitude (e.g. Long, 2003; Long & Averill, 2003, Burger,1995), there has been no systematic connection between these two conceptsso far. Therefore, we propose a conceptual framework, which describesthe role of solitude as a mediating mechanism, leading from Inner Search toAuthentic Leadership development. Next, we apply this framework empirically in a large panel of firmsand a sample of 140 managers and 375 subordinates, by means of FactorAnalysis and Structural Equation Modelling (S.E.M.). Results indicate thatsolitude does, indeed, fully mediate the effect of Inner Search on AuthenticLeadership.

scholarly journals Mediating Role of Quality of Life in the Relationship between Prison Climate and Life Satisfaction

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-48
Author(s):  
Mohd Norbayusri Baharudin ◽  
Mahadzirah Mohamad ◽  
Fazida Karim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Relationship

This study emphasises the importance of Quality of Life (QoL) as a bridge between prison climate and life satisfaction among Malaysian drug-abuse inmates. The respondents are given a self-administered assessment randomly selected from the list of drug-abuse inmates in a Malaysian prison. The Structural Equation Modelling in IBM-SPSS-AMOS 25.0 is applied to model and calculate the inter-relationships among the constructs in the study. The results show that QoL significantly influences drug abuse inmates' prison climate and life satisfaction and partially mediates the relation between prison climate and life satisfaction among Malaysian drug-abuse inmates. QoL is essential to fulfil drug-abuse inmates' life satisfaction during imprisonment and achieve a better life in the community after being released from prison. Hence, practical contributions are proposed to the Malaysian Prison Department for designing appropriate policies and strategies to improve prison climate and QoL for achieving drug-abuse inmates' life satisfaction since Malaysian life satisfaction has become the government's priority in the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025). 

scholarly journals IMPACT OF DYNAMIC STRATEGIC CAPABILITIES ON STRATEGIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN PRESENCE OF OUTSOURCING OF FIVE STARS HOTELS IN JORDAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 578-587
Author(s):  
Sulieman Ibraheem Al-Hawary ◽  
Mohammad Sultan Al-Syasneh
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Strategic Entrepreneurship ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Top Managers ◽  
Strategic Capabilities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This research aims to investigate whether outsourcing mediates the impact of dynamic strategic capabilities on strategic entrepreneurship. The population of the research consists of top managers in five stars hotels. A sample of 215 respondents were selected for the research in which 186 questionnaires were valid for statistical analysis. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to test the hypotheses of the research. The results of the research indicate that outsourcing does not mediate the relationship between dynamic strategic capabilities and strategic entrepreneurship. All the dimensions of dynamic strategic capabilities have a statistical impact on strategic entrepreneurship, while the dynamic strategic capabilities dimension all affect outsourcing except the seizing capability. Based on the research results, managers and decision-makers have to focus on innovation functions by enhancing the role of knowledge management and R&D activities, as well as concentrate on employees training programs.

scholarly journals Emotional Intelligence – Sales Performance Relationship: A Mediating Role of Adaptive Selling Behaviour

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zazli Lily Wisker ◽  
Athanasios Poulis
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sales Performance ◽  
Intelligence Scale ◽  
Adaptive Selling ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Impact

Abstract In this study, we examined the impact of emotional intelligence on sales performance. We posited that the impact of emotional intelligence (EI) on sales performance was mediated by adaptive selling behaviour (ASB). Data were collected from 281 sales people in the financial industries in Malaysia via the WLEIS emotional intelligence scale and ADAPTS adaptive selling behaviour scale, and were quantitatively analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM). Results were in keeping with the model. Three domains of EI were not found to impact sales performance directly but through ASB. Theoretical implications and managerial ramifications were also discussed.

scholarly journals An Empirical Study of the Relationship between Entrepreneurial Curiosity and Innovativeness

Organizacija ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Žiga Peljko ◽  
Mitja Jeraj ◽  
Gheorghe Săvoiu ◽  
Miha Marič
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Valuable Contribution ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Entrepreneurship Theory ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Abstract Background and Purpose: Despite scholarly interest in understanding the role of different determinants on entrepreneurs and their behavior, little is known about the relationship between entrepreneurial curiosity and innovativeness. This research explores the relationship between entrepreneurial curiosity, which motivates entrepreneurs to gather information about their business and innovativeness that motivate entrepreneurs to incorporate innovations into entrepreneurial processes. Design/Methodology/Approach: Participants in this study were entrepreneurs from Slovenia and USA. By using structural equation modelling, we linked the two constructs of entrepreneurial curiosity and innovativeness to test the influence. Results: Results indicate that entrepreneurial curiosity positively influences innovativeness. The results of this study indicate that at the frame of entrepreneurship psychology entrepreneurial curiosity is important for innovativeness. Conclusion: This paper links the two studied constructs and presents a valuable contribution for entrepreneurship theory; therefore, the results could be used for a further scientific research as also for practical implications.

scholarly journals The impact of innovativeness on supply chain performance: is supply chain integration a missing link?

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (5/6) ◽  
pp. 733-746 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young-Joon Seo ◽  
John Dinwoodie ◽  
Dong-Wook Kwak
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – This purpose of this paper is to study the impact of innovativeness on supply chain integration (SCI) and supply chain performance (SCP) and the role of SCI in mediating between innovativeness in the supply chain and SCP. Innovativeness is an accepted driver to leverage firm performance. SCI and SCP require innovativeness in the supply chain, but their interrelationships have rarely been researched empirically. Design/methodology/approach – A questionnaire survey and structural equation modelling were used in this work. After a structural and measurement model was devised from existing supply chain literature, the main data were collected in a web-based questionnaire survey of South Korean manufacturers. Structural equation modelling was applied to test proposed hypotheses on the associations between variables, following a hierarchical analysis process. Findings – Innovativeness in the supply chain had a positive impact on both SCI and SCP. However, the direct impact of innovativeness on SCP disappeared when the model included SCI as a mediator. In specific, internal and supplier integration fully mediated innovativeness–SCP relationships, whereas customer integration had no mediating role on those relationships. The findings suggest that innovativeness can influence SCP only when the manufacturer’s level of SCI is sufficiently effective in developing necessary supply chain practices. Research limitations/implications – In this work, innovativeness in the supply chain effectively influenced SCP through the mediation of SCI. However, cross-sectional analysis in one nation using one response per organisation invites validation embracing other geographical areas and longitudinal studies. Practical implications – Design of an innovative culture within a firm and along a supply chain can enhance SCI practices by stimulating innovativeness. A high level of SCI should be pursued to effectively transform innovativeness into performance. Originality/value – This work seminally examines the effect of innovativeness in the supply chain on SCI and SCP as well as the mediating role of SCI in the relationships between innovativeness and SCP.

scholarly journals Brand Loyalty at Chain Hotel in Denpasar

2018 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
I Made Bayu Wisnawa
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Research Problems ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Purposes of this research are: (i) to find out the influence of brand image toward customer satisfaction (ii) to find out the influence of customer satisfaction toward brand loyalty (iii) to find out the influence of brand image toward brand loyalty and (iv) to find out the role of customer satisfaction as a mediating variable between brand image and brand loyalty. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was developed to answer the research problems. The number of respondent was 150 which was collected through offline and online self-administered questionnaire. There were 13 indicators used to measure each construct. The results show that (i) brand image positively and significanly influence customer satisfaction, (ii) customer satisfaction positively and significantly influenced brand loyalty, (iii) brand image did not influence brand loyalty, and (iv) customer satisfaction did not mediate the relationship between brand image toward brand loyalty. Keywords : brand image, customer satisfaction, brand loyalty

Relationship marketing and customer satisfaction in the Ghanaian hospitality industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 326-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Kofi Amoako ◽  
Emmanuel Kotey Neequaye ◽  
Solomon G. Kutu-Adu ◽  
Livingstone Divine Caesar ◽  
Kwame Simpe Ofori
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Relationship Marketing ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how relationship marketing practice can lead to customer satisfaction in the current practices in the hotel industry in Ghana. Globally, the hospitality industry ranks as one of the most competitive business sectors with competing organisations relying on a cocktail of strategies such as relationship marketing to stay relevant, and attract and retain customers. This paper examines how relationship marketing impacts on trust, commitment and satisfaction for customers in the Ghanaian hospitality industry. Design/methodology/approach A positivist methodological framework was used for the collection of data, analysis and theoretical development in this research. The data collection questionnaire was administered to 167 guests of a 3-star hotel in the Accra Metropolis. Structural equation modelling was used to ascertain the significance of the relationship that exists between trust, commitment and customer satisfaction with respect to the relationship marketing practices of hoteliers in Ghana. Findings Study findings provide insight into the processes and practices of relationship marketing that is based on trust and commitment. The findings show a positive and significant relationship between trust, commitment and customer satisfaction. The study also revealed that commitment partially mediates the association between trust and customer satisfaction. Research limitations/implications While this study is limited to a single hospitality and tourism company in Ghana, the findings can have far reaching implications for managers in the hospitality industry in Ghana, it provides a vivid illustration of the impact that customer satisfaction can have on the fortunes of business and a genuine desire to develop trust and be committed to the welfare of business clients can lead to higher customer patronage. Practical implications Trust and commitment in the hospitality industry requires innovative business practices that makes the client value all the service experience that he or she may encounter. The findings indicate that customer satisfaction is influenced by trust and commitment in the hospitality industry. Originality/value Value to the authors’ knowledge, the relationship between trust and commitment in relationship marketing and customer satisfaction concepts has not previously been investigated using structural equation modelling analysis within the Ghanaian hospitality industry. This implies that both trust and commitment are necessary to attain customer satisfaction.

scholarly journals Authentic leadership in sport: Its relationship with athletes’ enjoyment and commitment and the mediating role of autonomy and trust

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 968-977 ◽  
Author(s):  
Comille T Bandura ◽  
Maria Kavussanu
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Authentic Leadership ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Individual Sports

Consequences of leadership styles have become a noteworthy area of research for sport psychology researchers. However, there is scant research on the concept of authentic leadership. To date, research in sport has demonstrated that authentic leadership is associated with positive outcomes for athletes such as satisfaction, commitment, trust and perceptions of choice. In this study, we examined whether athletes’ perceptions of coach authentic leadership were associated with their commitment and enjoyment and whether trust in coach and perceived autonomy mediated these relationships. Participants were 435 athletes (female = 211) from team (e.g. football, hockey; n = 338) and individual sports (e.g. boxing, swimming; n = 97) who completed questionnaires about perceived authentic leadership of their coach, perceived autonomy and trust in their coach and their enjoyment and commitment. Structural equation modelling revealed that athletes’ perceptions of their coach authentic leadership were positively related to their enjoyment and commitment and these relationships were mediated by perceived autonomy and trust. The findings suggest that authentic leadership in coaches may facilitate enjoyment and commitment in athletes, and this may occur via autonomy and trust.

scholarly journals The role of e-purchasing in government procurement fraud reduction through expanding market access

2022 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 179-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Femilia Zahra ◽  
Muhammad Ikbal Abdullah ◽  
Muhammad Din ◽  
Harifuddin Thahir ◽  
Harun Harun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Market Access ◽  
Government Procurement ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Procurement Fraud

This study aims to analyze the effect of e-purchasing implementation on the reduction of fraud in government procurements in Indonesia. This study also analyzes the role of market access in mediating the effect of e-purchasing implementation on government procurement fraud. The study was conducted in all Procurement Service Units (ULP) of cities and districts in Indonesia. The questionnaires were sent electronically to 520 ULPs, but only 120 respondents could be used in this study. In analyzing data, the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was used with the support of the program Partial Least Square (WarpPLS 7.0) to examine the relationship between variables studied. The results show that the implementation of e-purchasing directly reduces the level of fraud in government procurements in Indonesia. Other findings of the study also indicate that the implementation of e-purchasing expands market access. The rise of market access in implementing e-purchasing will affect the level of frauds relating to procurement practices in the Indonesian government.

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