scholarly journals Livelihood Improvement through Entrepreneur Characteristics and Innovative Strategies: An Empirical Study of Entrepreneurs in Western Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 40-51
Author(s):  
Bernard Kibeti Nassiuma ◽  
Pamela Chebii ◽  
Jamin Masinde ◽  
David Sergon
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Western Kenya ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Livelihood Improvement ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This study aimed at improving an understanding of the mediating role of innovation in the relationship between entrepreneur characteristics and livelihood improvement. The study was empirical, based on primary data from the micro and small enterprises in the western region of Kenya. Design/methodology study adopted a quantitative approach, self-administered questionnaires were used to gather data from 382 Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) owners in Western Kenya, comprising Uasin Gishu and Bungoma Counties. The study examined the direct and indirect effects on livelihood improvement. A simple random sampling technique was used to select respondents for data collection. For statistical analysis, bivariate regression and multiple regression techniques were utilized with SPSS version 26 being the tool. The sopel test assisted in analyzing the effect of innovation as a mediator between entrepreneur characteristics and livelihood improvement. FindingsThe results reveal a statistically significant relationship between the entrepreneur characteristics and livelihood improvement under the mediating role of innovation. Practical implications these findings provide useful insights for MSEs, seeking to be competitive and responsive to the changing entrepreneurial landscape by successfully introducing innovations. The study encourages an innovative culture among the MSEs owners which is likely to facilitate the introduction, adoption, and diffusion of innovations that can in turn, result in the achievement of livelihood improvement. Originality/valueThe study contributes to the existing literature by enhancing an understanding of the mediating role of innovation in the relationship between entrepreneur characteristics and livelihood improvement in the MSEs sector of a developing context. Keywords: MSEs, innovation, mediation, entrepreneur characteristics, improved livelihood, western Kenya.

scholarly journals LOCATION HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX: ANALYSING THE RELATIONSHIPS

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Azren Hassan ◽  
Yusfida Ayu Abdullah ◽  
Dasimah Omar ◽  
Muhammad Hakim Danial
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Housing Prices ◽  
Housing Price ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Housing Affordability ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
The Relationship

Previous studies claimed that Malaysia is inclined towards a severely unaffordable housing price. Despite such crucial studies, the topics do not provide sufficient empirical evidence to establish a relationship between housing prices, housing and transportation expenditure in Malaysia. Therefore, this study examines the role of these variables in determining the Location Housing Affordability Index. The research had therefore identified measurement items that contribute to Location Housing Affordability Index. The primary data was obtained from urban areas in the Klang Valley using questionnaires, where a total of 363 respondents were selected using the Simple Random Sampling technique. The Partial Least Squares (PLS) method was adopted in analysing the collected data to determine the relationship. The outcome demonstrated the relationship between housing price, housing and transportation expenditure, indicating the significance of the Location Housing Affordability Index and can be a reference for housing policymakers.

scholarly journals Impact of HR Practices on Employee loyalty and commitment: Mediating role of Job satisfaction

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1067-1073 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qasim Ali Nisar ◽  
Muhammad Uzair ◽  
Waleed Razzaq ◽  
Muhammad Sarfraz
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Hr Practices ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
The Relationship

HR Practices play crucial role towards employees’ job related outcomes that ultimately leads towards effective organizational performance. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between HR Practices, loyalty and commitment with mediating role of job satisfaction in banks of Gujranwala Pakistan. Study is descriptive and quantitative in nature. Survey questionnaire method has been adopted and data have been collected by applying simple random sampling technique. Results revealed that HR practices are significantly and positively related to employees’ loyalty and their commitment. Moreover, findings also depicted that jib satisfaction significantly and partially mediate the relationship between HR practices, loyalty and commitment.

scholarly journals Do Attributes of Celebrity influence Corporate Loyalty and Corporate Image? Mediating role of Corporate Credibility

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-12
Author(s):  
Qasim Ali Nisar ◽  
Sumaira Shaheen ◽  
Anam Bhatti
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Corporate Image ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Corporate Credibility ◽  
Corporate Loyalty ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this research is to explore the impact of attributes of celebrity influence corporate loyalty and corporate image by concentrating on the mediating role of corporate credibility. Simple random sampling technique used to collect responses from respondents. Adapting the questionnaire survey method, data were collected from 450 respondents from public. All the statistical analysis was performed on SPSS and AMOS. Results showed that attributes of celebrity impact positively on corporate image and corporate loyalty. Corporate credibility partially mediates the relationship between attributes of celebrity and corporate image. The study also revealed the relationship of corporate loyalty on corporate credibility. This research will help the organizations to understand how to deal with customers in different ways in order to enhance profit, boost loyalty and image of corporation in the favor of organization and do no harm to their organization.

scholarly journals Mediating role of Innovation and Moderating Role of Size of Enterprise over the Relationship between Entrepreneurial Orientation and Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.7) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Yousif Riyadh Mahmood ◽  
Khitam Dekhn Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Taking ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

In this study the authors tried to identify mediating role of innovation and moderating role of size of enterprise in the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and performance of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). The researchers also investigated the effect that vary from enterprise size that basically means micro and small enterprises. For the purpose of this study data was collected from 384 MSE's operating in Punjab province. Initially the data was analyzed using SPSS 22 and later on for the development of structure equation modeling Smart PLS-3 was used. Only two aspects of entrepreneurial orientation have been analyzed; first one is risk taking and second one is pro-activeness, third most common aspect innovation has been taken as mediating variable as an enterprise cannot be innovative if it has not the capacity of risk taking and pro-activeness. These both aspects are attached to performance and also deals with innovation. The major contribution of the study is to identify any moderating effect of size of the enterprise over the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation, innovation and performance of MSEs. These elements basically show the contribution that is made by the innovation and performance of the MSE's. The objectives of the study were achieved, and it was found that there is no difference between performance of MSEs on the basis of entrepreneurial orientation and innovation. It is proved that the size of the enterprise is not the factor. The linkages found are affected by size of the enterprises. 

scholarly journals The Mediating Role of Organizational Cynicism in the Relationship between Workplace Incivility and Organizational Silence

TEM Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 563-572
Author(s):  
Hasan Tutar ◽  
Ferruh Tuzcuoğlu ◽  
Teymur Sarkhanov
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Organizational Cynicism ◽  
Organizational Silence ◽  
The Relationship

In this study, the mediating role of "organizational cynicism" in the relationship between "rudeness in the workplace" and "organizational silence" was examined. The research is a quantitative research cross-sectional study. Research data were collected using a simple random sampling technique. Data analysis shows a significant and positive relationship between the participants' perceptions of rudeness in the workplace and organizational silence. It is understood that the perception of organizational cynicism also mediates this relationship. It was understood that the high perception of the workplace laziness of the participants caused the perception of organizational silence to be high.

scholarly journals Survival of the Fittest: Analysing the Triangulation of Employee Mindfulness and Authentic Leadership and Organizational Intelligence

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 119-128
Author(s):  
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman ◽  
Yasmine Muhammad Javaid Iqbal ◽  
Dr. Syed Arif Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Social Exchange ◽  
Authentic Leadership ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Organizational Intelligence ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Survival Of The Fittest

This study focuses on the relationship authentic leadership, employee mindfulness, and organizational intelligence in the backdrop of social exchange theory and complex system theory. The paper examines the direct and indirect effect of authentic leadership on organizational intelligence with the mediating role of employee mindfulness using Preacher and Hayes (2014) process macro, model four. Hypothesized relationships data is collected cross-sectionally in a natural environment from 342 employees from the NGO sector of Pakistan via a simple random sampling technique. Statistical analysis including correlation and regression indicates a positive relationship between authentic leadership and organizational intelligence both directly and indirectly. A shift in the strength of variance is observed in the direct relationship after the introduction of the mediating variable, confirming the mediating role of employee mindfulness. Employee mindfulness independently indicates a much stronger variance on organizational intelligence compared to authentic leadership explaining high levels of contribution of employee mindfulness in achieving organizational intelligence.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kualitas Layanan dan Keadilan Terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Dengan Kepuasan Sebagai Variabel Mediasi

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-158
Author(s):  
Eka Febriani ◽  
Norra Isnasia Rahayu
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Probability Method ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Positive Effect

This study aims to examine the effect of service quality and fairness on taxpayer compliance and the mediating role of satisfaction in the effect of service quality and fairness on taxpayer compliance. The population of this research is individual local taxpayers in Samarinda. The sample of this study is 164 respondents selected using non probability method with convenience sampling technique. This study uses primary data obtained from seven-scale Likert questionnaires. The data were analyzed using path analysis in SPSS. The results of this study show that, first, service quality has a significant positive effect on satisfaction and taxpayer compliance; second, fairness has an insignificant effect on satisfaction and taxpayer compliance; third, satisfaction has a significant positive effect on taxpayer compliance; fourth, service quality has a significant positive effect on taxpayer compliance mediated by satisfaction; fifth, mediated by satisfaction, fairness has no significant effect on tax compliance.

scholarly journals Relationship between Need for Belongingness and Facebook Addiction: Mediating Role of Number of Friends on Facebook

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Umme Kulsuma Rashid ◽  
Oli Ahmed ◽  
Muhammad Alamgir Hossain
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Mental Health Practitioners ◽  
College And University ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Facebook Addiction ◽  
The Relationship

As humans, we need to connect with one another, our friends and families, our culture and country. Present age is the era of information and technology and social media. College and University students spend significant amount of time on Social Networking Sites like Facebook etc. The present study was conducted to explore role of number of friends on Facebook on the relationship between individual’s need for belongingness and Facebook addiction. A sample of 180 university students was selected as sample through the non-probability sampling technique. Findings suggested that male Facebook users had significantly higher number of friends on Facebook than female Facebook users. Findings also explored significant positive correlation among need for belongingness, number friends on Facebook, and Facebook addiction. The relationship between need for belongingness and Facebook addiction was partially mediated by number of friends on Facebook. The study findings would be helpful to mental health practitioners to effectively deal with emerging problem of Facebook addiction.

scholarly journals Organizational Cultural Practices and Employee Efficiency among Selected Nigerian Commercial Banks

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3(J)) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Lawal Ibrahim Olanrewaju ◽  
Thea Van Der Westhuizen ◽  
Olusegun Matthew Awotunde
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Organizational Processes ◽  
The Social ◽  
Enhance Efficiency ◽  
The Relationship

The study examined the relationship between organizational culture and employee efficiency among commercial banks in Nigeria. Primary data was gathered by means of a self administered questionnaire. to select 223 respondents using simple random sampling technique, and out of which 218 were retrieved. the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSSS) was adopted to analyze collected data. The findings revealed that organizational processes and structures were significant predictors of employee efficiency. As a result, the staff’s familiarity with the organizational processes and structure, their efficiency levels. Arising from these findings, it is recommended that all bank employees should become familiar with and committed to the corporate culture. Appropriate incentives should be offered to employees. These should not be restricted to monetary rewards, but should include recognition of their performance and present opportunities to achieve individual goals and aspirations. Finally, both managers and employees should receive training to enhance efficiency.

scholarly journals Role of external environmental factors in the failure of small enterprises in Angola

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-96
Author(s):  
Mateus Vicente Justino ◽  
Robertson K. Tengeh
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Business Climate ◽  
Distribution Of Wealth ◽  
Economic Support ◽  
High Level

The high failure rate of new small enterprises in Angola calls to attention the fact that they are not equipped enough to meet the challenges of sustainable economic growth, equitable distribution of wealth and job creation. The worrying impact on the Angolan landscape, as a consequence, has had economists scrambling for solutions in recent years. Moving from on the assumption that the current business climate has been a contributing factor, this paper attempts to examine the role of external environmental factors in the context of Angola. Adopting a quantitative approach, the questionnaire was utilized as the primary data collection tool with snowballing as the sampling technique. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software delivered a result to the quantitative data that indicate a severe lack of economic support and availability of fundamental business resources such as raw material, skilled people and finance, and rigid policy-making regulations. The doomed-to-fail death knell to the Angolan small business comes in the form of a high level of corruption and theft in the country

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