scholarly journals Research on Exploring the Formation Factors of Youth Entrepreneurship Satisfaction and Behavior Intention

2015 ◽  
Vol 65 (s2) ◽  
pp. 279-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liu Feng ◽  
Song Xiao-Ting
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Quality Perception ◽  
Index Model ◽  
Value Perception ◽  
Behavior Intention ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Youth Entrepreneurship ◽  
And Behavior

This research established the youth entrepreneur satisfaction forming path and behavior intention model on the base of classical customer satisfaction index model, and took the 172 youth entrepreneurs as research object, who have been supported by China Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YBC) Mianyang Office since 2007. This study applies factor analysis and structural equation model to reveal the satisfaction formation mechanism which affects by the youth entrepreneurs expectations, guidance quality and guidance value perception, as well as the entrepreneurs’ subsequent behavior affected by the satisfaction. The results show that the mentor image has significantly positive effect on the youth entrepreneur expectation. The latter affects the satisfaction through the guidance quality perception to exert influence on the youth’s guidance value perception; youth entrepreneur expectation, guidance value perception and guidance quality perception have positive effects on satisfaction. As for the youth entrepreneurs’ behavioral intention, the youth’s satisfaction had significantly negative effects on their complaint and significantly positive effects on their loyalty. In addition, there were significantly negative effects between the youth entrepreneurs’ complaint and loyalty.

scholarly journals German farmers’ intention to use autonomous field robots: a PLS-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Friedrich Rübcke von Veltheim ◽  
Ludwig Theuvsen ◽  
Heinke Heise
Keyword(s):  
Social Influence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Autonomous Systems ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Behavioural Intention ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Field Robots ◽  
Positive Effects

AbstractAutonomous field robots are a promising technology for solving several problems in agriculture, as they are electrical driven, can control weeds single-plant based mechanically or with microdoses of pesticides and exert less ground pressure on the field. Whether such robots will be applied on a large scale in German agriculture depends on various parameters. Therefore, the factors influencing the behavioural intention of farmers with respect to their future adoption of autonomous field robots were investigated. The analysis applies a structural equation model based on an extended version of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. The dataset, collected in 2019, consists of 500 German farmers. The results reveal significantly positive effects of farmers’ expected performance, social influence and trust as well as significantly negative effects of farmers’ effort expectancy and anxiety on the behavioural intention to use autonomous field robots. Additionally, moderating effects of age on the relationship of individual constructs to the behavioural intent to use robots could be confirmed. The results provide important information for various stakeholders. Robot suppliers should better inform farmers about the performance of their products, for instance by involving farmers in the development process of the robots. The ecological benefits attributed to field robots could meet public expectations and should be better communicated to address farmers’ social influence on the behavioural intention to use the robots. Policymakers could try to create better framework conditions, for example by establishing a stable legal situation for autonomous systems or promote its use.

scholarly journals The Effective Role of Internal Factors on Reconstructing Telecom Companies: The Case of Yemen Telecom

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1501
Author(s):  
Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Sharafi ◽  
Shu Tong ◽  
Abdullah Aloqab
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Effective Role ◽  
The Government

Background: This paper highlights the effects of internal factors on restructuring state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and investigates how these factors have positive or negative effects on applying a new structure in SOEs companies. Yemen Telecom (YT) is an example of an SOE company that belongs to the government and has a social responsibility. By following scientific theories related to research’s factors, we tried to tie our hypotheses to the theories applied to make our factors near reality and be applicable in the future. Methods: In this study, we used empirical research by making an investigation by distributing a questionnaire amongst people who have a relationship with Yemen Telecom. Moreover, the structural equation model (SEM) was used in the current study as the statistical technique for the collected data. Results: The results of this study indicate that illiteracy in using the computer (IIUC) and applying the IT Software (AIS) has adverse effects on reconstructing telecom companies (RTC); also, AIS has a causality effect between illiteracy in using computers (IIUC) and RTC. Moreover, support from top management (SFTM), infrastructure (INF), and efficiency and effectiveness of managerial operations (EaE) have positive effects on RTC. Conclusions: This study concluded that IIUC, TMS, INF, and EaE have an apparent effect on RTC, and AIS has a causality effect between IIUC and RTC. Moreover, the study declares that there is less significance between AIS and RTC.

Face Gain and Face Loss in Restaurant Consumers’ Brand Advocate Behaviors

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 395-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Shan (Sandy) Huang ◽  
Yao-Chin Wang ◽  
Pei-Jou Kuo
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Positive Word ◽  
Ideal Self ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Social Settings ◽  
Positive Word Of Mouth ◽  
Brand Congruence

Face plays a key role in guiding consumers’ consumptions in social settings. The purpose of this research is to understand how the desire to gain face and the fear to lose face affect consumers’ self-brand congruence and brand advocate behaviors toward their favorite restaurant brands. Using structural equation modeling to analyze the survey data, the results indicated (1) that ideal-self attainability encouraged the desire to gain face while discouraging the fear to lose face, (2) that the desire to gain face exerted positive effects on positive word-of-mouth and negative avoidance through actual self-brand congruence, and (3) that the fear to lose face exerted negative effects on positive word-of-mouth through actual self-brand congruence.

Electronic Word-of-Mouth

2014 ◽  
pp. 227-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emel Yıldız ◽  
Hasan Ayyıldız
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Electronic Word Of Mouth ◽  
Online Forums ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Positive Effects

This chapter examines the effects of word-of-mouth motivations and culture on electronic word-of-mouth behavior. This chapter also focuses on the effects of cultural values on electronic word-of-mouth behavior. Within the context of the study, online forums in which consumers write comments have been used. The data was obtained from an electronic survey provided to 561 consumers. The reliability of scales has been tested via the Cronbach's Alfa Method and the validity of scales has been tested by Factor Analysis. After determining the reliability and validity of the scales, research hypotheses were tested by Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Multiple Regression Analysis. The findings show that motivation and culture have positive effects on electronic word-of-mouth behavior. This chapter also attempts to explain the effects of cultural values on electronic word-of-mouth behavior, and it is found that while uncertainty avodiance and masculinity have positive effects, individualism and power distance have negative effects on electronic word-of-mouth behavior.

On lemons and lemonade: the effect of positive and negative career shocks on thriving

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Mansur ◽  
Bruno Felix
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Career Adaptability ◽  
Negative Events ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Moderated Mediation Model ◽  
Negative Feelings

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate how positive affectivity (PA) moderates the indirect effects of positive and negative career shocks – unplanned and often unexpected external events whose effects cannot be anticipated or countered – on thriving via career adaptability.Design/methodology/approachThe authors empirically tested the moderated mediation model with a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach. The study was performed with a valid sample of professionals who had experienced work-related career shocks.FindingsThe results indicated that career adaptability mediated the effects of positive and negative career shocks on thriving. In addition, the slope of the relationship between negative shocks and adaptability became positive for high levels of PA. The authors also found an indirect effect of negative career shocks on thriving at all levels of PA and importantly, when PA was high, the effects of negative shocks on thriving became positive.Practical implicationsIndividuals may use emotional reappraisal strategies to counter negative feelings that accompany negative events to mitigate the negative effects of such events. By strengthening their positivity, individuals facilitate their own perception of shocks, thereby minimizing the possibility of a decrease in adaptability resources.Originality/valueThis paper advances understanding of those mechanisms through which negative shocks lead to positive effects that can help individuals improve their career adaptability and thrive.

scholarly journals Trade Agreements and Global Value Chains: New Evidence from China’s Belt and Road Initiative

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fei Peng ◽  
Lili Kang ◽  
Taoxiong Liu ◽  
Jia Cheng ◽  
Luxiao Ren
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Spillover Effects ◽  
Trade Agreements ◽  
Global Value Chains ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Belt And Road

This paper investigates the relationship between China’s trade agreements (TAs) and partner countries’ upgrade in global value chains (GVCs). We focus on the experience of China and relate China’s TAs with one belt and one road (OBOR) initiative. A structural equation model (SEM) is applied on a dataset including 216 countries and regions to identify the direct and indirect effects of China’s TAs and OBOR initiative on its export, outwards foreign direct investment (OFDI) and partner economy’ GVCs upgrade over the period 2010–2015. We find that China’s TA partner countries are more likely to be included in the OBOR initiative than those non-TA partner countries. The positive effects of China’s TAs and OBOR initiative on China’s export, outwards foreign direct investment (OFDI) and partner countries’ upgrade in GVCs differ across country groups at the different locations of GVCs. Both vertical and horizontal spillover effects exist in China’s TAs. Therefore, the partner countries at low end and middle of GVCs might benefit more from TAs with China than those richer countries at the high end of GVCs.

scholarly journals STUDI PENGARUH SUSCEPTIBILITY TO GLOBAL CONSUMER CULTURE (SGCC) TERHADAP MINAT BELI SEPATU SECARA ONLINE PADA GENERASI MILLENIALS

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Bekti Pradina Sari ◽  
Harry Soesanto ◽  
Susilo Toto Raharjo
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Consumer Culture ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
Technology Readiness ◽  
Gen Y ◽  
Quality Perception ◽  
Social Prestige ◽  
Brand Credibility

Pada saat ini terdapat fenomena unik di kalangan Gen Y ketika teknologi membuat segalanya menjadi lebih mudah, yaitu terjadinya pergeseran perilaku dan pola berbelanja offline menjadi online.Fakta bahwa Pasar E-commerce ini begitu diminati, memberikan dampak yang baik bagi pelaku bisnis dan konsumen, dimana konsumen cenderung membeli barang branded melalui internet secara online di website E-commerce, Website yang akan dijadikan objek adalah Zalora. Penelitian ini mengacu pada penelitian terdahulu, menggunakan variabel social prestige, Internet technology readiness, Quality perception, dan Brand credibility, untuk mengukur pengaruhnya terhadap Susceptibility to Global Consumer Culture (SGCC) dan minat pembelian online konsumen. Objek pada penelitian ini adalah Generasi millenials dengan skala umur 18-35 tahun yang merupakan pengguna website E-commerce khususnya Zalora, yang tersebar di Jakarta, Semarang dan Surabaya. Metode analisis pada penelitian ini menggunakan Structural Equation Model (SEM). Temuan penelitian ini adalah terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan pada variabel social prestige dan internet technology readiness terhadap SGCC dan SGCC memberikan pengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli konsumen.

scholarly journals Modified Pyramid of CSR for Corporate Image and Customer Loyalty: Focusing on the Moderating Role of the CSR Experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (17) ◽  
pp. 4745 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seojin Stacey Lee ◽  
Yaeri Kim ◽  
Taewoo Roh
Keyword(s):  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Airline Industry ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Corporate Image ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Environmental Responsibility ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Moderating Role

The current study aims to suggest a modified pyramid of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the airline industry and find the moderating effects of consumer’s CSR experience (CSRE). Although previous studies proved the positive effects of CSR, there are surprisingly few research studies that incorporate Carroll’s fundamental CSR and specific issues of environmental responsibility in the airline industry as the integrated model. Thus, we suggest an alternative perspective of CSR, which can apply exclusively in the airline industry. Second, the moderating role of CSRE is demonstrated in a critical manner. To be specific, we hypothesize that sharing the same experience of altruistic motives may increase intimacy between the company and consumers, which affects a positive CSR evaluation. Therefore, consumers sharing the CSRE may perceive the CSR initiative more positively when compared to those who were not involved in the CSR programs before. By using the structural equation model (SEM) and ordinary least square (OLS) regression, we examined the effects of the modified pyramid of CSR on the corporate image (CI) and the moderating role of CSRE on customer loyalty (CL). The findings suggest that airline managers should consider environmental responsibility in CSR activities and design a variety of programs that should be designed to enhance consumers’ CSRE.

Complexity of homeowner wildfire risk mitigation: an integration of hazard theories

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 921 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bonita L. McFarlane ◽  
Tara K. McGee ◽  
Hilary Faulkner
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
Threat Assessment ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Wildfire Management ◽  
Wildfire Risk

Each year wildfire affects communities in Canada, resulting in evacuations and, in some cases, loss of homes. Several Canadian wildfire management agencies have initiated mitigation programs aimed at reducing wildfire risk. Successful wildfire mitigation involves both community-level and homeowner action. This paper examines factors that influence wildfire mitigation by homeowners. We draw upon the general hazards and wildfire management literature to develop and test a theoretical model for homeowner wildfire mitigation that includes perceived risk, an evaluation of threat significance and the influence of perceived costs and benefits of mitigation. We used a mail survey to collect data from 1265 residents in six interface communities in the province of Alberta. Results showed a high level of completion for most mitigation activities. A structural equation model provided support for the hypothesis that the evaluation of threat involves weighing the negative effects of mitigation on homeowners’ feelings of connectedness to nature and the cost of mitigation with the positive influences of fear, a sense of responsibility and perceived effectiveness of mitigation. Considering the total effects, threat assessment had the greatest effect on mitigation by homeowners, followed by perceived effectiveness of mitigation in reducing damage and not having financial resources for mitigation.

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