scholarly journals A closer look at entrepreneurial intentions

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 361-369
Author(s):  
Mihaela Mikić ◽  
Tin Horvatinović ◽  
Ivan Turčić
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Quadratic Effect ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Perceived Desirability

This paper tests the initial Shapero-Sokol model of an entrepreneurial event, as well as expands it through the use of quadratic and moderating effects. Structural equation modelling is applied to a sample of undergraduate students in Croatia that completed a questionnaire in 2019. Findings show that perceived desirability and perceived feasibility have a positive impact on entrepreneurial intentions, whereas the propensity to act has a negative effect. A closer look reveals that there are other significant effects in the model as well. Quadratic effect is positive for perceived desirability and perceived feasibility, while negative for propensity to act. Lastly, perceived feasibility positively moderates the relations for both perceived desirability and propensity to act on entrepreneurial intentions.

scholarly journals Income or Assets—What Determines the Approach to the Environment among Farmers in A Region in Poland?

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 4917 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksander Grzelak ◽  
Jakub Staniszewski ◽  
Michał Borychowski
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
Multiple Indicators ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Heterogeneous Factor

The theory about the impact of farm size, income and assets on the environmental approach of farmers is ambiguous. We contribute to the existing discussion in two ways. Firstly, we look for the determinants of the environmental approach. Secondly, we treat farm size as a heterogeneous factor, affected not only by the value of assets but also flows of incomes. The main objective of the article is, therefore, to recognize the impact of assets and income on the environmental approach of agricultural producers. We analyze the results of surveys carried out in 2020 on a group of 120 farms from the Wielkopolska region (Poland), using structural equation modelling (generalized structural equation modelling (GSEM)-multiple indicators and multiple causes (MIMIC) model). Our results indicate that both the income and assets of the agricultural producers have a positive impact on their approach to the environment. However, to a greater extent, the farmer’s approach to the environment is influenced more by income than by assets. This may be influenced by the capitalization of subsidies in the price of agricultural land, which makes this element of farm assets detached from real processes. It is easier for farms with a higher income and assets to realize the orientation towards sustainability.

scholarly journals The Effect of Perceived Corruption on Entrepreneurial Intention: Evidence from Italy

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Allini ◽  
Luca Ferri ◽  
Marco Maffei ◽  
Annamaria Zampella
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Corruption Perception

This paper aims to examine the entrepreneurial intention of undergraduate students, using a modified version of Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior (TPB), considering the perception of corruption. We conducted a questionnaire survey with Italian students. There were a total of 350 student participants. In order to analyze the data collected with the questionnaire, structural equation modeling is provided. Our results indicate that the majority of students have strong entrepreneurial intention but due to the effect of corruption students are dissuaded from engaging in entrepreneurship. Corruption has a negative effect on students’ entrepreneurial behavior. This paper provides a new model that helps to understand the students’ entrepreneurial intentions considering the corruption perception.

scholarly journals PERAN SCARCITY MARKETING DAN PERCEIVED VALUE TERHADAP PURCHASE INTENTION PADA PENGGUNA TRAVELOKA

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Heriyanto ◽  
Adrie Oktavio ◽  
Thomas Stefanus Kaihatu
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Limited Time ◽  
Equation Modelling

Abstrak - Penelitian ini dibuat dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui peran dari scarcity marketing dan perceived value terhadap purchase intention pada pengguna Traveloka. Scarcity marketing dalam penelitian ini berperan sebagai variabel bebas yang dibagi menjadi 2 jenis yaitu limited-time scarcity (X1) dan limited-quantity scarcity (X2). Variabel perceived value (Y1) berperan sebagai variabel mediasi dan purchase intention (Y2) sebagai variabel terikat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan menyebarkan kuesioner kepada 100 orang pengguna Traveloka dengan kriteria pernah melihat promo Traveloka dengan scarcity marketing dan telah melakukan transaksi minimal 2x dalam 2 tahun terakhir sebagai teknik pengumpulan data. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu Structural Equation Modelling - Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). Selanjutnya, berdasarkan hasil pengujian melalui software SmartPLS, didapatkan hasil bahwa limited-quantity scarcity berpengaruh signifikan positif terhadap perceived value. Selain itu kedua jenis scarcity marketing juga memberikan pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap purchase intention.Kata Kunci: scarcity marketing; limited-time scarcity; perceived value; limited-quantity scarcity; purchase intention Abstract - This study examines the role of scarcity marketing and perceived value on purchase intention of Traveloka users. Scarcity marketing in this study acts as an independent variable which is divided into 2 types of scarcity, limited-time scarcity (X1) and limited-quantity scarcity (X2). Perceived value (Y1) as a mediating variable and purchase intention (Y2) as the dependent variable. The method used for this research is quantitative and the data collected by distributing questionnaires to 100 Traveloka users which has ever seen scarcity marketing on Traveloka promos and has made at least 2x transactions in the last 2 years. Furthermore, Structural Equation Modelling - Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) was used as the data analysis technique. Based on the data analysis results through SmartPLS software, found that limited-quantity scarcity had a significant and positive effect on perceived value. In adition the two types of scarcity marketing also had significant and positive impact on purchase intention.Keywords: scarcity marketing; limited-time scarcity; perceived value; limited-quantity scarcity; purchase intention

scholarly journals Structural Equation Modelling applied to proposed Statistics Attitudes-Outcomes Model: A case of a University in South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (5(J)) ◽  
pp. 222-239
Author(s):  
Bokang Ncube ◽  
Ntebogang Dinah Moroke
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
First Year ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Expectancy Value ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Significant Loading ◽  
Value Model

The purpose of the study is to investigate the structural relationships among constructs of the statistics attitudes-outcomes model (SA-OM) using exploratory structural equation modelling (ESEM) methodology. The sample consists of 583 first-year undergraduate students enrolled for statistics courses at the university in South Africa. ESEM reveal that all but two of the nine constructs have well to excellent reliability. To enhance the model, we deleted the eight variables. All other indicators have a significant loading into a construct. Congruency of the SA-OM and expectancy value model (EVM) is noted. The SRMR for all modified models are less than 0.10 suggesting that all these models have acceptable fit. Moreover, all the modified models have RMSE values within the ranges of adequate fit. On the contrary, all the models have unacceptable fit according to PCF, CFI, AGFI and PGFI statistics, i.e. according to all parsimony fit indices except the RMSE. The results also reveal that all incremental fit indices but the BBNFI approve the modified models as acceptable since most of these indices are almost equal to a cut-off point of 0.9. However, BBNNI disapprove the ML3 and ML5 models as being acceptable. A host of inconsistencies in fit indices are noted.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Brand Awareness dan Perceived Quality Terhadap Purchase Intention: Brand Loyalty Sebagai Variabel Mediasi

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 270
Author(s):  
Alexandra Fenetta ◽  
Keni Keni
Keyword(s):  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Brand Awareness ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Convenience Sampling

The aim of this study are: first, to explore the effects of brand awareness, perceived quality and brand loyalty on purchase intention. Second, to explore the effects of brand awareness and perceived quality on brand loyalty. Third, to find out the effects of brand awareness and perceived quality on purchase intention if mediated by brand loyalty. The samples that are used in the research are 150 respondents in Jakarta conducted by convenience sampling. The data techniques are processed using structural equation modelling on software SmartPLS 3.2.8. The results of this research are: first, brand awareness and perceived quality do not have a positive impact on purchase intention, yet brand loyalty has a positive impact on purchase intention. Second, brand awareness and perceived quality have a positive on brand loyalty. Third, brand awareness and perceived quality have a positive impact on purchase intention if mediated by brand loyalty.

The Moderating Effects of Sustainability Orientation in the Entrepreneurial Intention Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (01) ◽  
pp. 59-79
Author(s):  
Niousha Shahidi
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Causal Structure ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Business Opportunities ◽  
Modelling Approach

Given that business opportunities for sustainable development are increasing, it is opportune to consider the moderating effects of students’ sustainability orientations on the entrepreneurial intention model. This study aims to contribute to entrepreneurial intention research by extending insights from the theory of planned behaviour (i.e. attitudes towards behaviour, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control) by considering the moderating effects of sustainability orientation. To date, no known studies have tested the moderating effects of sustainability orientation on entrepreneurial intention. The main contributions of this study are thus twofold. First, it provides a framework for better understanding the entrepreneurial intention model. Second, it offers empirical evidence to validate this model with a multi-group structural equation modelling approach for two sustainability orientations – high and low. The multi-group structural equation modelling approach is then used to test the proposed model’s causal structure. The results differ between the groups.

scholarly journals DOES SCHOOL COOPERATIVE PROGRAM INCREASE ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION? A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELLING APPROACH

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 645-651
Author(s):  
Norliana Abd Majid ◽  
Fakhrul Anwar Zainol ◽  
Asyraf Afthanorhan
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cooperative Program ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Impact

Purpose of the study: The primary purpose of this empirical research is to investigate the impact of school cooperative involvement on entrepreneurial intention among Malaysian secondary school students. The school cooperative program was introduced in Malaysia in 1968, and presently, 2421 school cooperatives are operating nationwide. Despite so, the impact of school cooperative towards students’ entrepreneurial intention remains unclear. Methodology: This research employed the quantitative method, using a cross-sectional survey. The data collected from secondary school students in the East Coast Peninsular of Malaysia involve three states, namely Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang. The study employed the Covariance Based Structural Equation Modelling (CB SEM) to analyze the data using the Analysis of Moment Structure (AMOS) graphic. Principal finding: The result shows that the students’ involvement in the school cooperative increases their entrepreneurial intention. Applications of this study: The Malaysian government should focus on nurturing entrepreneurship in schools. The Ministry of Education (MOE) and Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia (ANGKASA) need to enforce assessments on participating students to ensure the effectiveness of this entrepreneurship education program. Moreover, school administrators should support the school cooperative owing to its positive impact on students. Novelty/Originality of this study: This research delivers the best way to increase entrepreneurial intention by measuring the impact of students’ involvement in school cooperatives. Also, the paper proposes a framework for enhancing entrepreneurial intention by clarifying the Theory of Students’ Involvement. Consequently, this research fills the previous research gap on entrepreneurial intention and lack of information on Malaysian school cooperatives.

Antecedents and outcome of employee change fatigue and change cynicism

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noufou Ouedraogo ◽  
Mohammed Laid Ouakouak
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Change Initiatives ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeOrganisations implement changes either to address real business imperatives or to follow trends in their industries. But frequent changes in an organisation often lead to employee change fatigue and change cynicism. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of the change logic of appropriateness and the logic of consequences on change fatigue and change cynicism and the impact of change fatigue and change cynicism on change success.Design/methodology/approachTo carry out this study, the authors collected data on a sample of 320 participants from diverse organisations, and they used structural equation modelling (SEM) techniques to test our hypotheses depicted in the research model.FindingsThe authors found that the change logic of consequences reduces both change fatigue and change cynicism, whereas the change logic of appropriateness increases change fatigue. The authors also found that change fatigue does not have any direct effect on change success, although it maintains an indirect negative effect on change success through change cynicism.Practical implicationsAlong with other practical implications, the authors recommend that change managers help employees understand any logic of consequences that sustain their change initiatives. Additionally, change managers should work to prevent change fatigue from turning into change cynicism, which is the real precursor of reduced change success.Originality/valueThis study is among the first to show that employees experience change fatigue and change cynicism differently, depending on the reason underlying the change. It is also among the first to show that change fatigue does not affect change success directly but does so through the interplay of change cynicism.

scholarly journals A Better Understanding of Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Affective Organizational Commitment

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S10) ◽  
pp. 293-296
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Affective Organizational Commitment ◽  
The Public ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Proposed Model

The public sector in UAE is the focus of this paper. Applying the concept of job satisfaction to examine its effect on employees’ affective organizational commitment. The data was collected from 452 officers from 7 sectors in the ministry of interior in UAE and analysed using structural equation modelling via SmartPLS 3.0. The result showed that job satisfaction has a positive impact on affective organizational commitment. The proposed model explained 11.4% of the variance in employees’ affective organizational commitment.

scholarly journals Does Face Consciousness Affect Tourist Behaviour at Festival Events? A Korean Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 11558
Author(s):  
Kyung-Yur Lee ◽  
Sang-Hyeon Park
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Integrative Model ◽  
Objective Data ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Initial Attempt ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Tourist Satisfaction ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Tourist Behaviour

This study aimed to (1) investigate whether face consciousness (or chemyon) and playfulness affect tourist behaviour and tourist satisfaction at a festival event from a South Korean perspective and (2) identify the moderating effects of both the frequency of visits and overnight trips. Structural equation modelling was conducted with a sample of 506 adults. The outcomes indicated that face consciousness and playfulness positively influenced tourist behaviour at festival events. In turn, these impacts were conducive to tourist satisfaction. However, the results were either positive or negative depending on specific tourist behaviour. Moreover, revisit travellers and overnight travellers exerted significant moderating impacts between certain paths. The integrative model can provide objective data for destination marketers and event organisers to support the enhancement of festival events in the post-COVID-19 era. The originality of this study lies in the initial attempt to adapt face consciousness to amalgamate tourist behaviour at festival events.

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