scholarly journals Public procurement in Malaysian local authorities: Antecedents of procedural rationality in decision making

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-143
Author(s):  
Fock-Kui Kan ◽  
◽  
Abdul-Ghani Khalid ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Science Literature ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Procedural Rationality

The Malaysian public sector is oversaturated with comprehensive procurement procedures. These measures aim to deter unwarranted behaviours from public officers. Nevertheless, there have been recurring irregularities over the past decade in Malaysian local authorities, including work delays, non-compliance with regulations, wasteful purchasing, substandard workmanship etc. This study aimed to investigate factors undermining rationality in public procurement decision making from the cognitive perspective. The cognitive and behavioural science literature was reviewed systematically, focusing on procedural rationality to develop a predictive model of procurement irregularities. This research adopted a quantitative approach. A total of 289 datasets were collected from the procurement officers of Malaysian local authorities and analysed using the Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling technique. The empirical findings showed that work experience, prior knowledge, and accountability correlate directly with procedural rationality in procurement decision-making, which would impact the procurement outcome. The research offered insights into the decision-making behaviour of procurement officers from the cognitive psychology perspective. From the managerial standpoint, public procurement procedures should incorporate the elements of accountability, experience, and prior knowledge as part of the quality assurance and control measures.

Modelling the Impact of Administrative Access Controls on Technical Access Control Measures

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 53-70
Author(s):  
Winfred Yaokumah
Keyword(s):  
Access Control ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Control Mechanisms ◽  
Control Policies ◽  
Access Control Policies ◽  
Access Controls ◽  
The Impact

Almost all computing systems and applications in organizations include some form of access control mechanisms. Managing secure access to computing resources is an important but a challenging task, requiring both administrative and technical measures. This study examines the influence of administrative access control measures on technical access control mechanisms. Based on the four access control clauses defined by ISO/IEC27002, this study develops a model to empirically test the impact of access control policies on systems and applications control activities. The study employs Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to analyze data collected from 223 samples through a survey questionnaire. The results show that the greatest significant impact on applications and systems access control measures is through access control policies mediated by users' responsibilities and accountability and user access management activities. But the direct impact of access control policies on applications and systems access control measures is not significant.

scholarly journals The The Impact of Behavioral Aspects on Investment Decision Making

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-27
Author(s):  
Ninditya Nareswari ◽  
Alifia Salsabila Balqista ◽  
Nugroho Priyo Negoro
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Herd Behavior ◽  
Investment Decision Making ◽  
Behavioral Aspects ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to investigate the impact of behavioral aspects (sentiment investor, overconfidence, salience, overreaction, and herd behavior) on investment decision making. The sample contained 413 individual investors—used partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) as a data analysis technique. The results showed that sentiment investors, overconfidence, salience, overreaction, and herd behavior positively affect investment decision making. The finding of this study has important implications for the investor to understand themselves to anticipate bias in investment decision making.

scholarly journals The influence of risk perception, risk tolerance, overconfidence, and loss aversion towards investment decision making

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 401
Author(s):  
Nadya Septi Nur Aini ◽  
Lutfi Lutfi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Loss Aversion ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Risk Tolerance ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Investment Decision Making

This study aims to examine the effect of risk perception, risk tolerance, overconfidence, and loss aversion on investment decision making. The sample in this study were workers in Surabaya and Jombang, East Java. There were 400 respondents taken using a questionnaire through the survey method. This study used PLS-SEM (Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Model) as a data analysis technique. The results showed that risk perception has a significant and negative effect on investment decision making, risk tolerance and overconfidence have a significant and positive effect on investment decision making, while loss aversion has no effect on investment decision making. This research is expected to provide an overview of how to deal with risk in investment and how to avoid behavioral biases in investment decisions making.

scholarly journals The Analysis of Factors Influencing Customer in Choosing Financial Service Product at Sharia Multifinance

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Deni Nasri ◽  
Mukhamad Najib ◽  
Eng Saiful Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Product Attribute

In recent years consumer behaviour plays an important role on influencing customers' preferences to use a financing service. Contemporary consumers are becoming more selective in their choices, as they are more well-informed of a particular product or service. This research investigates the decision-making process which influence customers in choosing a financing service, by analysing the influence of religiosity, TPB (attitude towards behavior, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control), and product attribute that drives customers' intent in choosing financial services in sharia multifinance. To address this notion, we collected sample feedback from 160 respondents, who are active customers of Unit Usaha Syariah (UUS) multifinance ABC. The methododology used in this research is Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The result shows that factors such as religiosity, attitude towards behavior, subjective norms and product attribute affect consumers' intention in purchasing a financing service. On the other hand, perceived behavioral control has no significant influence on consumers' decision-making. Therefore, it is imperative for those involved in the sharia multifinance industry to gain more insight in order to perceive market opportunities based on consumer behavior by developing suitable marketing strategies in order to capture their interest to opt for financing services in sharia multifinance. Keywords: Consumer behaviour, religiosity, TPB, attribute product, sharia multifinance

scholarly journals MODERATION EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA TO ENTREPRENEURIAL DISCOVERY AND CREATION, ANTECEDENT’S PRIOR KNOWLEDGE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ALERTNESS. AN EMPIRICAL STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 301
Author(s):  
Berlilana Berlilana ◽  
Tri Wahyuningsih
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Moderation Effect ◽  
Entrepreneurial Discovery ◽  
Entrepreneurial Alertness ◽  
Final Data

This study aimed to analyze and evaluate the discovery and creation of opportunities in entrepreneurship moderated by social media. Two variables were used as antecedents namely Prior Knowledge and Entrepreneurial Alertness. This research used structural equation modeling method as well as Partial Least Square (PLS) theory. There were 294 final data processed from entrepreneurs who interacted using social media. From the 5 proposed hypotheses, the 5 hypotheses were significantly positive. Prior Knowledge had a significant impact on Entrepreneurial Alertness, social media had a significant impact in moderating Prior knowledge and Entrepreneurial Alertness on finding and creating opportunities. The novelty of this research explores the concept of entrepreneurship in social media and very few researchers conduct research in this field

Decision-making and satisfaction in campus e-voting: moderating effect of trust in the system

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 944-963 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norazah Mohd. Suki ◽  
Norbayah Mohd. Suki
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
University Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the determinants that influence students’ decision-making and satisfaction in campus e-voting, and to investigate the moderating effect on students’ decision-making and satisfaction in campus e-voting between students with different levels of trust in the system. Design/methodology/approach This study employed a quantitative method and applied the use of self-administered questionnaires among university students who have at least experienced once in casting votes electronically in the past year during the campus e-voting period. The data were analysed using partial least square-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) approach. Findings The PLS-SEM approach revealed that voters’ commitment to vote was the strongest determinant of students’ decision-making and satisfaction in campus e-voting. Voters’ high satisfaction with campus e-voting was based on the commitment and requirement of students of the university to vote. Compulsory voting was not a hassle for them in order to achieve campus development and sustainability. A moderation analysis revealed that the relative influence of commitment to vote on students’ satisfaction in campus e-voting was higher in the group with medium level of trust than among the group with high level of trust. Practical implications The election commission of the university and the university management should increase students’ turnout and commitment to vote during campus e-voting by outlining effective marketing strategies, campaigns and promotions across a number of digital platforms, including mobile SNS. They need to ensure that voters can sense their involvement is warranted and will continue to vote electronically in the next campus election. Originality/value The research yielded an exclusive perspective into students’ decision-making and satisfaction in campus e-voting. It also uncovered the influence of moderating effect of trust in the system in developing countries which is marginally concealed in the literature. The measurements produced can be used as a research tool for more exploratory and explanatory research related to political marketing among young adult voters.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP THROUGH DECISION MAKING AND REINFORCEMENT TOWARDS EMPLOYEE OUTCOMES

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-51
Author(s):  
Umi Hamidaton Mohd Soffian Lee ◽  
Razaleigh Muhamat @ Kawangit ◽  
Zaleha Yazid
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Ethical Leadership ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moral Behavior ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Important Predictor ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling

Today, in the early days of industrial revolution, ethical leadership has become an important organization strategy and aim for achieving the organizational objective and success. The purpose of this research is to explore into the influence of ethical leadership through decision making and reinforcement practice by leader on employees’ outcomes such as organizational commitment and moral behavior. A cross sectional technique was employed to collect the primary data from 139 employees from the corporate telecommunication sector in Peninsular Malaysia who experienced the implementation and practice of ethical leadership. This study adopts the partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) for the purpose of data analysis. The outcomes display that decision making acts as an important predictor to moral behavior and organizational commitment. Additionally, reinforcement acts as an important predictor for moral behavior and yet, acts as an important predictor to organizational commitment.

scholarly journals Performance Measurement in Local Governments: An Analysis of Organizational Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2(I)) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Vadira Damayanti ◽  
Khoirul Aswar
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Technical Knowledge ◽  
Organizational Objectives

This study aims to determine the effect of organizational factors, namely decision-making authority, organizational objectives and targets, incentives and technical knowledge on performance measurement. The research sample is the Regional Apparatus of the City of East Jakarta Administration's Head of Subdivision and Planning Staff. The sampling technique uses the census sampling method. The data analysis method uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using the Smart Partial Least Square application version 3.0. The findings reveal that technical knowledge has a considerable impact on performance measurement. Meanwhile, decision-making authority, organizational objectives and targets, and incentives have no significant effect on performance measurement. The findings of this study have implications for local governments to always maintain a code of ethics according to the standards for the preparation of LAKIP in order to realize effectiveness and efficiency so that government performance in the future can improve.

MOTIVASI MEMEDIASI PENGARUH PELATIHAN DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PT. TELKOM WITEL YOGYAKARTA

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-88
Author(s):  
Tyas Tunjung Sari ◽  
Pandu Nuansa Luhur
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Version 2.0 ◽  
Analyze Data

This study aims to determine the motivation of work to mediate the effect of training and work environment on employee performance at PT. Telkom Witel Yogyakarta Yogyakarta. The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze 1) the effect of training on employee performance at PT. Telkom Witel Yogyakarta 2) the effect of training on employee performance through motivation at PT. Telkom Witel Yogyakarta 3) the influence of the work environment on employee performance at PT. Telkom Witel Yogyakarta 4) the influence of the work environment on employee performance through motivation at PT. Telkom Witel Yogyakarta. This study uses primary data through research on 62 respondents. Structural Equation is used to analyze data, using PLS (Partial Least Square) version 2.0. The results of this study indicate that there are 1) positive and significant influence of training on employee performance 2) positive and significant influence of work environment on employee performance 3) positive and significant effect of training on employee performance through motivation 4) positive and significant influence of work environment on employee performance through motivation.

The Influence of Leadership Style, Work Environment on Job Satisfaction and Employee Performance at PT. Khrisna Multi Lintas Cemerlang

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (03) ◽  
pp. 20544-20552
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Rista Kusumadewi ◽  
I Nengah Sudja ◽  
I Wayan Sujana
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
High Knowledge ◽  
Research Population

This study aims to examine and analyze the relationship between leadership style, work environment, job satisfaction and employee performance. This research was conducted at PT. Khrisna Multi Lintas Cemerlang with the research population were all employees who work in the company. All data obtained from questionnaires were suitable for use, then were analyzed by using structural equation model based on variant analysis which is known as Partial Least Square (PLS). The result of this research shows that the leadership style has positive and significant effect on employee performance, the work environment has positive and significant effect on employee performance, the leadership style has positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, the work environment has positive and significant effect on job satisfaction and job satisfaction has positive and significant on employee performance. The implication of this research was that the leadership needs to give freedom to subordinate to express their opinions, the workplace air temperature was well regulated, the work that was charged according to the ability and expertise, always guided by the company standard in carrying out each task and the employee has high knowledge in solving problem

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