scholarly journals Impact of sustainable project management on project plan and project success of the manufacturing firm: Structural model assessment

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. e0259819
Author(s):  
Tay Chze Chow ◽  
Suhaiza Zailani ◽  
Muhammad Khalilur Rahman ◽  
Zhang Qiannan ◽  
Miraj Ahmed Bhuiyan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
The Body ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Model Assessment ◽  
Manufacturing Firm ◽  
The Impact

This study has aimed to investigate the impact of sustainable project management on sustainable project planning and success in manufacturing firms. Data was collected from project management professionals in a manufacturing firm in Malaysia. A total of 231 responses were analyzed using the partial least square (PLS) method. The findings revealed that sustainable project management has a significant impact on sustainable project success and sustainable project planning. Sustainable project planning is positively correlated with sustainable project success. The results also indicated that sustainable project planning mediates the effect of sustainable project management on sustainable project success. The findings have significant insight into the body of knowledge of the project life cycle and indicated that sustainable project planning is a crucial tool attributed to project management towards the project success of the manufacturing firm. The results can be used as a guideline for organizations, providing direction in project management to achieve sustainable development for business.

MEMORABLE TOURISM EXPERIENCES INSPIRED BY THE BEAUTY OF NATURE

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 315-337
Author(s):  
Dina Lončarić ◽  
Marina Perišić Prodan ◽  
Jasmina Dlačić
Keyword(s):  
Significant Influence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
The Body ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Behavioural Intentions ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Key Dimensions ◽  
Pencil And Paper ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – Today's tourists are increasingly looking for an active, healthy and meaningful way to spend their time at a destination. The purpose of this study, therefore, is to determine the key dimensions of memorable tourism experiences (MTEs) that influence tourists' satisfaction with the vacation experience motivated by the beauty of nature and landscape, as well as the impact of satisfaction with vacation experience on behavioural intentions. Design – Using a structured questionnaire on pencil and paper, data were collected from a sample of 334 travellers who were citizens of the Republic of Croatia and whose primary motive for travel was to visit a natural attraction. Methodology/approach – The questionnaire adopted previously validated scales and was used to explore MTEs, satisfaction with the vacation experience and behavioural intentions. The hypotheses were empirically tested using partial least square structural equation modelling. Findings – The results show that not all MTE dimensions influence satisfaction with the vacation experience among tourists whose primary travel motive was the beauty of nature and landscape. Hedonism, refreshment, and involvement as MTE dimensions had a statistically significant influence on satisfaction with the vacation experience. In addition, satisfaction with the vacation experience had a statistically significant influence on several behavioural intentions, with the strongest influence on intention to recommend. Originality of the research – Tourists in nature-based destinations were found to exhibit specific behaviours, as not all MTE dimensions contribute equally to satisfaction with the vacation experience. This study extends the body of knowledge on tourism experience theory by empirically testing its premises on tourists motivated by the beauty of nature and landscape.

Impact of hedonic motivation and corporate culture on the adoption of an information system

Kybernetes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Imane Beqqali Hassani ◽  
Razane Chroqui ◽  
Chafik Okar ◽  
Mohamed Talea ◽  
Ahmed Ouiddad
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Least Square Method ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Adoption Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the impact of corporate culture (CC) and hedonic motivation (HM) on the adoption of an information system (IS) inside a Moroccan company. To do so, the authors have combined and merged the “unified theory of acceptance and use of technology 2” along with the “Nguyen and Aoyama’s model” that covers the subject of CC. Later, the authors tested the research model within a Moroccan company. Design/methodology/approach In the present work, the authors used a quantitative analysis approach. Survey data were collected through oral interviews and analysis was performed based on the “partial least square” method, over a 94 sample of direct IS users. Findings The findings of the present investigation demonstrate the reliability and the validity of the established measurement model. Concerning the structural model, results support all hypotheses but with different effect size. The conclusion that can be extracted from this study is that CC and HM are important factors in the adoption process within the Moroccan firm. Originality/value This study enhances the understanding of the major factors affecting the adoption of an IS in a developing country. While several studies on adoption have been conducted, this study’s originality and contribution lays in the examination of the rarely evaluated factors: HM and CC.

Relationship among Project Management Processes and Knowledge Repository for Project Success

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 16-30
Author(s):  
Samer Alhawari
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Knowledge Repository ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Survey Strategy

Knowledge repository is becoming a key factor within organizations as it can maximize the probability and impact of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) project success. Therefore, project management (PM) processes and knowledge repository are widely used in ICT projects to improve the degree of project success. The purpose of this paper is to suggest a model that defines how the combination of PM processes and knowledge repository would successfully support project success. This paper adapts the quantitative research approach by using the survey strategy which is conducted through questionnaires collected from 320 people working in ICT companies in Jordan. The researchers utilized the Smart Partial Least Square (PLS) as an analysis technique to test all hypotheses. The findings suggest that there is a positive effect of adapting the PM processes in improving the project success mediation by the knowledge repository.

Impact of project monitoring and evaluation practices on construction project success criteria in Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 364-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernest Kissi ◽  
Kofi Agyekum ◽  
Bernard Kofi Baiden ◽  
Reuben Agyei Tannor ◽  
George Effah Asamoah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Project Success ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Success Criteria ◽  
Project Success Criteria ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of projects is a very important aspect of project execution and management. This is because proper M&E practices have a significant effect on the successful delivery of projects. The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of project M&E practices on construction project success criteria. Design/methodology/approach Structured questionnaires were used to solicit the views of project professionals in the Ghanaian construction industry. The questions were developed through critical review of literature and complemented with a pilot interview on the subject. This paper utilized a partial least square–structural equation modeling (PLS–SEM) to establish the impact of project M&E practices (constructs) on project success based on the hypothesis. Findings Results showed that M&E practices had a positive statistical significant relationship with construction project success criteria. In addition, health and safety performance and project scope showed a strong significant relation with M&E practice, implying that, in developing countries, these two main constructs should be given critical attention in achieving project success. Practical implications The findings of this study may be useful to organizations in determining M&E techniques that are relevant and contribute highly to project success. This may go a long way to increase productivity and accelerate the rate of successful project delivery. Originality/value The application of rigorous analysis, PLS–SEM, gives a more reliable information on M&E practices that can ensure successful delivery of construction projects.

Brand hate and retaliation in Muslim consumers: does offensive advertising matter?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Uzma Noor ◽  
Mahnaz Mansoor ◽  
Sajeela Rabbani
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
The Body ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Brand Hate

Purpose This study aims to investigate the generation of negative emotions and behavior in Muslim consumers from their attitude toward offensive advertising. Mediation of brand hate between attitude toward offensive advertising and brand retaliation was examined. The conditional indirect impact of religiosity on attitude toward offensive advertising and brand retaliation through brand hate was also realized. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional research design was used using the mall intercept survey technique. Data were collected from 380 respondents visiting the malls in the areas of Pakistan’s twin cities (Rawalpindi and Islamabad) after ensuring appropriateness for the study. Partial least square–structural equation modeling through SmartPLS software was used as a statistical technique to test the hypotheses. Findings The findings confirm that attitude toward offensive advertising affects brand hate and brand retaliation positively. The conditional indirect effect of religiosity on the relationship of attitude toward offensive advertising and brand retaliation has also proved significant. Originality/value The present study has filled a significant gap in the literature of brand hate by introducing brand hate as a mediator in the relationship of attitude toward offensive advertising and brand retaliation. It further added in the body of knowledge of brand hate by a moderated mediation mechanism of religiosity on the relationship of attitude toward offensive advertising and brand retaliation through brand hate. The present study has considered the non-offensive product being promoted through offensive advertising and explored the impact of attitude toward offensive advertising on brand hate and brand retaliation in Muslim consumers.

scholarly journals A PLS Analysis On The Relationship Between Servant Leadership And Academicians OCB In MTUN Universities

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5C) ◽  
pp. 1360-1368
Keyword(s):  
Servant Leadership ◽  
Organizational Citizenship ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
The Body ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Pls Analysis ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Leadership Dimensions

There have been many research endeavours on the relationship between servant leadership and OCB. As servant leadership is widely used in education sector. Malaysian Technical University Network (MTUN) has its own importance in the Malaysian higher education. This study employed Structure Equation Modelling, and investigated the impact of five constructs of servant leadership on organizational citizenship behaviour. Partial least square is used to analyse the relationship. Results of this study show that servant leadership dimensions have significant positive relationship with academicians OCB. This study contributes empirically and theoretically to the body of knowledge in the fields of leadership and organizational behaviours.

scholarly journals Structural Model to Describe Restoration Experience From The Impact of Environmental Qualities and Mediation Effect of Perceived Restorativeness

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahimeh Malekinezhad ◽  
Hasanuddin Bin Lamit
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Attention Restoration ◽  
The Impact

Restoration experience is a positive response against the ever-increasing problem of stress. It is recovery of attentional capacity, clearing random thoughts and feelings of relaxation and calmness. Although there is a body of research on investigating the impact of open green space characteristics on psycho- logical restoration through attention restoration theory and supportive environment theory, there is little knowledge on how the interaction among these characteristics could promote restorative outcomes. To address this problem, using Perceived Sensory Dimension (PSD) for open green space qualities and Perceived Restorativeness (PR) as the property of restorative environment, this study assessed the extent to which the PSD and PR impact on restoration experience. Using 444 screened surveys, a Partial Least Square Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) was developed and the validity and reliability of it, was demonstrated. Extensive analysis of the results showed how environmental qualities can promote restoration experience using a sample of university students. These results provide information for landscape architecture and planning researchers to promote the development of open spaces as a resource of psychological restoration and stress relief.

Ascertaining the impact of contractors pre-qualification criteria on project success criteria

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 618-632 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Karikari Acheamfour ◽  
Ernest Kissi ◽  
Theophilus Adjei-Kumi
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Success Criteria ◽  
Project Success Criteria ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose The selection of a suitable contractor for a project has a significant impact on project success. In order to avoid the selection of an incapable contractor, the capabilities of contractors must be assessed prior to tendering through pre-qualification. However, the pre-qualification process is characterized by partiality and ambiguity. In view of this, numerous models have been developed to solve the pre-qualification problems. Prior to the development of such models, it is very important to assess how the pre-qualification criteria impact project success criteria so as to aid in the selection of pre-qualification criteria while considering the project and client’s objectives. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to ascertain the relationship between contractors’ pre-qualification criteria and project success criteria. Design/methodology/approach The study utilized explanatory research design in testing 35 hypotheses. The views of 121 practising quantity surveyors were solicited using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using the partial least square structural equation modeling to validate the hypothesis. Findings In all, 13 of the 35 hypotheses were not supported. The findings indicated a clear relationship between contractors’ pre-qualification and project success. Practical implications Therefore, it is evident that the practice of lowest evaluate bidder is not adequate for providing a satisfactory project outcome. It is, therefore, suggested that more emphasis should be placed on contractor’s technical abilities, health and safety and management capabilities as they have proven to have a significant correlation with the project success. Originality/value This study provides insights to the how various pre-qualification criteria can impact the project success criteria and further contributes to the symbiotic that exist in the literature on pre-qualification and project success.

scholarly journals Determinants of Budget Forecast Errors and Their Impacts on Budget effectiveness: evidence from Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 391
Author(s):  
Baldric Siregar ◽  
Lilis Susanti
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Forecast Error ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Forecast Errors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Revenue Growth ◽  
Spending Growth ◽  
The Impact

This research attempts to identify the determinants of budget forecast errors and explore the impact of the errors on the budget effectiveness. This study differs from the earlier studies such as including covering 90% of districts and cities, other studies on budget forecast error have not addressed how financial and governmental characteristics effect budget forecast error, and using a structural model to test the factors effecting budget forecast error and their impacts on budget effectiveness. The data are derived from Central Bureau of Statistics and local government website. It used the data of 444 local government for the period of 2006 to 2013, and analyzed them using a partial least square for testing the hypotheses. The results show that the significant factors affecting budget forecast errors are revenue growth, expenditure growth, and government complexity. The higher the revenue growth the greater the likelihood of budget forecast errors. Likewise, the greater the spending growth, the greater the budget forecast errors. The empirical evidence also suggests that budget forecast errors are bad for the economy. The implications of this findings are that local government must be more careful in projecting a growing income and expenditure budget, coordinate well so that work units can develop accurate budgets, and carry out a better monitoring function for all the main stages of budgeting.

Determinants of project management success: view from an emerging economy

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi ◽  
Khairul Firdaus Anuar ◽  
Rahimi A. Rahman ◽  
Jamaludin Jupir ◽  
Noraina Mazuin Sapuan
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Latent Variables ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Community Analysis ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Functional Teams

Purpose Achieving project success is the goal of every project. Due to various project requirements, some of the key determinants of project success cannot be met. The purpose of this paper is to understand relying factors that can lead to a successful project that includes project management maturity, decision-making, coordination and knowledge management. Design/methodology/approach A self-administered survey was distributed to 231 project managers in the Malaysian project management community. Analysis using partial least square structural equation modelling was applied in testing the proposed relationship between these latent variables. Findings Finding shows that all the hypotheses were supported and significant. The most impactful factor is project management maturity, followed by knowledge management. Practical implications Implication to the project management industry includes providing autonomy to individuals involved in their expertise and management of efficient cross-functional teams between teams in the project. A systematic knowledge management system through a central repository would contribute to the efficient and flexible distribution of knowledge throughout the project process. Originality/value This study is one of the few studies focussing on determinants of project success in Malaysia.

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