The Creative Self-Concept as a Mediator Between Openness to Experience and Creative Behaviour

Abstract Although perceived value is considered essential in any marketing activity, the role it plays regarding the relationship between perceived risk and loyalty in the context of organizational markets is not thoroughly considered. Therefore, this paper addresses the aforementioned issues in the context of the small and medium size enterprise market in Romania. From a sample of 229 entities, data were collected and analysed using structural equation modelling techniques. Results confirmed that different relationships are established between functional or financial risk and emotional value on the one hand, and emotional value and loyalty on the other hand. Discussions of the results integrate main findings with other studies that partially or tangentially study the connections between emotional value, risk and loyalty. The paper end with a brief limitations and avenues for future research.

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Mediation effect of novelty ecosystems on intrapreneurial behaviour process within an organisational dynamic environment among Kenyan universities

Journal of Organizational Change Management ◽

10.1108/jocm-08-2016-0157 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 30 (6) ◽

pp. 957-977 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Moses Mpiima Kibirango ◽

John C. Munene ◽

Waswa J. Balunywa ◽

Jovent K. Obbo

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Positive Deviance ◽

Mediation Effect ◽

Future Research ◽

Full Time ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Content Type ◽

The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine, explain, predict and guide the processes, mechanisms and outcomes of intrapreneurial behaviour to provide evidence that novelty ecosystems mediate the relationships between generative influence, positive deviance and intrapreneurial behaviour. It also enlightens the capacity of replicating the intrapreneurial best practices. Design/methodology/approach The study uses an integrated approach of entrepreneurship and complexity theories. Its subjects were full-time designated university employees in the Republic of Kenya. A total number of 244 employees were selected using snowball sampling technique from ten public and private universities in the Kenya. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Findings The structural equation modelling path analysis and the bootstrapping results confirmed full mediation of novelty ecosystems in the relationship between generative influence and intrapreneurial behaviour. The findings, further, verified that novelty ecosystems partially mediate the relationship between positive deviance and intrapreneurial behaviour. Research limitations/implications Subjective appraisals were used, despite the fact that studied variables are ultimately based on what employees perceive. Future research should generate and include more objective measures. Practical implications Intrapreneurial behaviour can only be explained and predicted through novelty ecosystems. University leaders need to fully understand and facilitate novelty ecosystems. Social implications A deeper understanding of the power of generative influence, positive deviance and novelty ecosystems will not be fully realized until researchers devote as much energy and attention to facilitation as has been devoted to conflict. Originality/value This study extends existing intrapreneurial research into complexity approach.

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Accessibility, Security, Trust, Service Quality, and Satisfaction the Most Significant Antecedents Affects Online Banking Users

Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience ◽

10.1166/jctn.2019.8552 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (12) ◽

pp. 4985-4990

Author(s):

Jamal Mohammed Esmail Alekam ◽

Sany Sanuri bin Mohd. Mokhtar ◽

Salniza Bt Md. Salleh

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Online Banking ◽

Future Research ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Young Generation ◽

Electronic Document ◽

Equation Modelling ◽

Antecedents And Consequences ◽

The Relationship

Online banking adoption among young generation, antecedents, and consequences is the current and important issue, therefore the objective of this research is to analysis, the antecedents and consequences of Intention and Satisfaction that affect online banking adoption. This research was carried out because lack of studies in this area, however, this research have examined the influence of security, trust, on the intention to use online banking and examine the relationship between intention to use online banking and adoption of online banking. In addition satisfaction on the adoption of online banks among young generation. The Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was employed in the data analysis. The findings revealed a strong significant relationship between the variables. The study concludes with a discussion on the contributions, limitations as well as suggestions for future research. This electronic document is a “live” template and already defines the components of your paper [title, text, heads, etc.] in its style sheet.

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Car Tourism in China: The Mediation Effect of Perceived Value and Tourist Satisfaction on the Relationship between Destination Image and Loyalty

10.20944/preprints201611.0050.v3 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Bin Wang ◽

Zhaoping Yang ◽

Fang Han ◽

Hui Shi

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Perceived Value ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Mediation Effect ◽

Destination Image ◽

Destination Loyalty ◽

Tourist Satisfaction ◽

Equation Modelling ◽

Heritage Site ◽

The Relationship

This study aims to test a model linking destination image, perceived value, tourist satisfaction, and tourist loyalty. Based on a sample of 300 tourists travelling by car from the World Natural Heritage Site of Tianchi, China, a new model of destination image was explored and data were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The results show that perceived value and satisfaction are direct antecedents of destination loyalty. Above all, perceived value and tourist satisfaction mediate the relationship between destination image and loyalty. Finally, this study discusses the theoretical and management implications of the findings in order to boost the tourism industry in the context of car trips.

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Neuroticism and Somatic Complaints: Concomitant Effects of Rumination and Worry

Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy ◽

10.1017/s1352465818000619 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 47 (4) ◽

pp. 431-445 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Andrew Denovan ◽

Neil Dagnall ◽

George Lofthouse

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Somatic Symptom ◽

Short Form ◽

Somatic Complaints ◽

Self Report ◽

Future Research ◽

Eysenck Personality Questionnaire ◽

Response Scale ◽

Symptom Scale ◽

The Relationship

Background: Neuroticism is associated with inflated somatic symptom reporting. Worry and rumination are a cognitive concomitant of neuroticism and potentially mediate the neuroticism–somatic complaint relationship. Aims: The present study examined the degree to which worry and rumination mediated the relationship between neuroticism and somatic complaints. Method: A sample of 170 volunteers, recruited via convenience sampling, took part. Participants completed a series of self-report measures: the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Revised-Short Form, Penn State Worry Questionnaire, the Ruminative Response Scale and the Somatic Symptom Scale-8. Results: Analysis revealed significant positive correlations between neuroticism, rumination and worry. Neuroticism, rumination and worry also correlated positively with somatic complaints. Using structural equation modelling, a mediational model indicated that rumination fully mediated the relationship between neuroticism and somatic complaints. Conclusions: Findings are consistent with the symptom perception hypothesis and have implications for healthcare in terms of managing individuals who present with multiple somatic complaints. Future research would benefit from adopting a longitudinal approach to test how rumination interacts with neuroticism and somatic complaints over time.

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Dyadic alignment in capital goods companies

Benchmarking An International Journal ◽

10.1108/bij-04-2017-0083 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (4) ◽

pp. 1174-1193

Author(s):

Roberto Giro Moori ◽

Kalid A. Nafal ◽

Herbert Kimura ◽

Vinicius Amorim Sobreiro

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Business Performance ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Mediation Effect ◽

Capital Goods ◽

Content Type ◽

Equation Modelling ◽

Operational Capabilities ◽

The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the main factors of the dyadic alignment in the supply chain of capital goods companies. Design/methodology/approach A survey was conducted among 159 respondents (53 supplier companies, 53 manufacturers and 53 clients). Findings Using structural equation modelling, no evidence of alignment between suppliers and manufacturers was identified. However, for the manufacturers, there is a partial mediation effect of the operational capabilities in the relationship between supply chain management and business performance. Originality/value This research investigates whether there is a dyadic alignment among supplier–manufacturer, manufacturer–customer and supplier–customer from the capital goods manufacturers’ perspective.

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How the Loyalty of Expedition Business Can Be Formed Through Trust and Satisfaction

Sebelas Maret Business Review ◽

10.20961/smbr.v2i1.11678 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Esti Nur Wakhidah ◽

Budhi Haryanto

Keyword(s):

Service Quality ◽

Customer Loyalty ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Brand Image ◽

Equation Model ◽

Point Of View ◽

Mediation Effect ◽

Future Research ◽

Customer Trust ◽

The Relationship

The purpose of this study is to examine the role of satisfaction and trust in mediating the relationship between service quality and brand image, and customer's intention to be loyal. The data is collected using survey and conducted by distributing questionnaire through a website. Website is selected as a media to distribute th research instrument because today marketplace shows a shift from offline to online platform. This study selected 200 people who have the intention to loyal with Jalur Nugraha Ekakurir (JNE) service as samples. Structural Equation Model (SEM) is statistical method chosen to elaborate the relationship among the variables. The result of this research indicates that service quality and brand image have positive and significant effect on satisfaction and trust. In addition, this research also find the mediation effect of satisfaction and trust in shaping customer loyalty. This study also discusses the implications from theoretical, practical, and future research, point of view. Keywords: Service Quality, Brand Image, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Trust, Customer Loyalty

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Service climate and employee well being in higher education

Journal of Management & Organization ◽

10.1017/s1833367200003369 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 155-167 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Angela Martin

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Well Being ◽

Future Research ◽

Service Climate ◽

University Staff ◽

Stakeholder Relationships ◽

Equation Modelling ◽

Psychological Dysfunction ◽

The Relationship

AbstractA growing emphasis on the discourse of ‘student as customer’ has increased the salience of the concept of service climate in universities and anecdotal evidence suggests that this may have placed increased pressure on staff. This study investigated the relationship between service climate and psychological well being in a sample of 340 university staff. Questionnaire data was analysed using structural equation modelling showed that a positive service climate was negatively related to job-induced tension and positively related to job satisfaction. Job-induced tension also mediated the effects of service climate on psychological dysfunction and job satisfaction. Implications for management of university stakeholder relationships and directions for future research are discussed.

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Service climate and employee well being in higher education

Journal of Management & Organization ◽

10.5172/jmo.837.14.2.155 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 155-167 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Angela Martin

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Well Being ◽

Future Research ◽

Service Climate ◽

University Staff ◽

Stakeholder Relationships ◽

Equation Modelling ◽

Psychological Dysfunction ◽

The Relationship

AbstractA growing emphasis on the discourse of ‘student as customer’ has increased the salience of the concept of service climate in universities and anecdotal evidence suggests that this may have placed increased pressure on staff. This study investigated the relationship between service climate and psychological well being in a sample of 340 university staff. Questionnaire data was analysed using structural equation modelling showed that a positive service climate was negatively related to job-induced tension and positively related to job satisfaction. Job-induced tension also mediated the effects of service climate on psychological dysfunction and job satisfaction. Implications for management of university stakeholder relationships and directions for future research are discussed.

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Mediation Effect of Self-Efficacy on the Relationship between Mentoring Function and Career Advancement among Academics in Iran

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v8n10p295 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (10) ◽

pp. 295 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Bita Parsa ◽

Parisa Parsa ◽

Nakisa Parsa

Keyword(s):

Self Efficacy ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Career Advancement ◽

Public Universities ◽

Academic Career ◽

Organizational Factors ◽

Mediation Effect ◽

Equation Modelling ◽

Social Organizational ◽

The Relationship

BACKGROUND: Despite the importance of social organizational factors in career advancement and promotion among academic employees, still some academic employees suffer from low career advancement and consequently low academic performance. Aim of this study was to examine the mediation effect of self-efficacy on relationship between mentoring and career advancement among academic employees in the two public universities in Iran.METHODS: This survey research was done among 307 randomly selected academic employees to determine predictors of their career advancement. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data. The Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) methodology was applied to determine the best fitted model to predict career advancement. Analysis of data was performed using the Pearson’s correlation analysis and SEM.RESULTS: The results show that self-efficacy was related to mentoring and career advancement (p<0.05). The effect of mentoring on career advancement was significant (p<0.05). Self-efficacy partially mediated the relationship between mentoring and career advancement (p<0.05).CONCLUSION: Academics need to be equipped with appropriate skills such as mentoring and enhance their self-efficacy to improve academic career advancement.

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