Impact of Information Technology Risks on Information Systems Security: A Field Study of Telecommunication Companies in Yemen

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-157
Author(s):  
Mohammed A. Alrubaidi ◽  
Nabil Hassan Abdo Al-Hemyari
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Systems Security ◽  
Telecommunication Companies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Impact

This study aimed to assess the impact of information technology risks on security of information systems by following an analytical method based on the structural equation modeling (SEM). The study population was seven telecommunication companies in Yemen. A questionnaire was distributed to 356 participants, but only 218 forms were valid for analysis. The data was analyzed by the partial least squares (PLS). The study findings revealed that information technology risks had a negative impact on the security of information systems. The study recommended that the security of information systems should be strengthened so as to maintain the confidentiality of information, its availability and safety from risks, and to cope with speedy developments in information and communication technology.

Impact of Building Human Capital with Support of Information Technology on Efficiency of Hospital Activities

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrzej Chluski
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Information Technology Development ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this article is to present the results of a research on the impact of focusing of managers on human capital with support of information and communication technology on an effectiveness of Polish hospital activities. A survey questionnaire addressed to the managers of Polish hospitals was used in order to collect research data. A statistical method - structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied to analyze the gathered data. A research model proposed in the study was properly matched to the data and presented a positive and causal relationship between the level of information technology development and focusing managers on the building of human capital on operational efficiency of Polish hospitals activities.

scholarly journals The Ecuadorian Banana Farms Managers’ Perceptions: Innovation as a Driver of Environmental Sustainability Practices

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 213
Author(s):  
Alicia Ramírez-Orellana ◽  
Daniel Ruiz-Palomo ◽  
Alfonso Rojo-Ramírez ◽  
John E. Burgos-Burgos
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Environmental Practices ◽  
Sustainability Practices ◽  
Policy Incentives ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

This article aims to explore the perceptions of banana farms managers towards environmental sustainability practices through the impact of innovation, adoption of information systems, and training employees through a case study in the province of El Oro (Ecuador). Furthermore, the paper assesses how farmers’ perceptions could guide public policy incentives. PLS-Structural Equation Modeling are used as the framework by which the constructs is represented within the model. The model explained 59% of the environmental sustainability practices of Ecuadorian banana farms. The results indicate that environmental sustainability practices were positively influenced mainly by training employees, innovation, and adoption of information systems. Additionally, both the adoption of information systems and training employees indirectly influenced sustainable practices through innovation as a mediator. We may conclude that in the Ecuadorian banana farms, changes in environmental practices are derived from innovation strategies as an axis of development of useful information and training employees in public policies.

scholarly journals Quality Product And Excellent Service: The Impact of Repeat Savings Decision

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-53
Author(s):  
Paulus Wardoyo ◽  
Lia Kumalasari ◽  
Endang Rusdianti
Keyword(s):  
Product Quality ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Service Excellence ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Quality Product ◽  
Excellent Service ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Impact

The tight competition in the banking industry has forced management to be creative in serving customers. Research related to product quality and service excellence has been carried out, but the research is still done partially. This research combines product quality and service excellence by utilizing customer satisfaction as a mediating variable in the decision to save again. The study population was customers of deposit accounts. This study used purposive sampling, with a number of respondents as many as 125 people. The analysis technique used was structural equation modeling, the collected data was then processed using AMOS software. After analysis, all hypotheses submitted in this study were considered to be acceptable. The managerial implications of the research are that the service excellence provided by the bank must be a service that can truly be directly felt and provide benefits, so that it can satisfy customers.

scholarly journals Complexity and the triple bottom line: an information-processing perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (9) ◽  
pp. 1142-1163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Wiengarten ◽  
Muhammad Usman Ahmed ◽  
Annachiara Longoni ◽  
Mark Pagell ◽  
Brian Fynes
Keyword(s):  
Information Processing ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Triple Bottom Line ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically investigate the impact of complexity on the triple bottom line by applying information-processing theory. Specifically, the paper assesses the impact of internal manufacturing complexity on environmental, social, and financial performance. Furthermore, the paper assesses the moderating role of connectivity and shared schema in reducing the potential negative impact of complexity on performance. Design/methodology/approach Multi-country survey data collected through the Global Manufacturing Research Group were utilized to test the hypotheses. The authors used structural equation modeling to test the measurement and initial structural model. Furthermore, to test the proposed moderating hypotheses, the authors applied the latent moderated structural equations approach. Findings The results indicate that while complexity has a negative impact on environmental and social performance, it does not significantly affect financial performance. Furthermore, this negative impact can be reduced, to some extent, through connectivity; however, shared schema does not significantly impact on the complexity-performance relationship. Originality/value This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the impact of complexity on sustainability. Furthermore, it provides managerial applications as it proposes specific tools to deal with the potential negative influences of complexity.

scholarly journals Organizational Cynicism and Its Impact on Organizational Pride in Industrial Organizations

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1203
Author(s):  
Omar Durrah ◽  
Monica Chaudhary ◽  
Moaz Gharib
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Industrial Organizations ◽  
Organizational Cynicism ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The One

Organizational cynicism has been a topic of discussion and debate among employees and top management. The purpose of this study is to find out the relationship between organizational cynicism and organizational pride. Precisely, the objectives are to identify and measure organizational cynicism among employees in industrial organizations; to determine and measure the degree of organizational pride among employees in industrial organizations and to study the effect of organizational cynicism on the organizational pride of employees in industrial organizations. In this empirical research, the study population was employees of industrial organizations of Oman. Using a purposive sampling technique, nine industrial organizations from Oman were picked. With the help of structured questionnaire, data from 350 respondents was obtained. Structural equation modeling was used through Amos version 25.0 for data analysis. The results reveal that the two dimensions of organizational cynicism (affective cynicism and behavioral cynicism) have a significant and negative impact on emotional pride, while cognitive cynicism does not significantly effect emotional pride. The study results indicate that the one dimension of organizational cynicism (affective cynicism) has a significant impact on attitudinal pride, while the rest of the other dimensions (cognitive cynicism, behavioral cynicism) do not have a significant effect on attitudinal pride. The limitations and implications of the research are also discussed.

The impact of brand associations on brand loyalty in the football industry

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 499-519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Maderer ◽  
Dirk Holtbruegge ◽  
Rachel Woodland
Keyword(s):  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Brand Management ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Brand Associations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Attitudinal Loyalty ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of brand associations on brand loyalty of fans toward professional football clubs in developed and emerging football markets (EFM). In particular, the following research questions are answered: how important are different determinants of brand associations for fans from developed football markets (DFM) and EFM? Are there any major differences in the importance of different brand associations and their influence on brand loyalty between fans from DFM and EFM? Design/methodology/approach Based on the customer-based brand equity framework the impact of brand associations on brand loyalty is tested with a sample of 3,587 fans from DFM – Germany, England, Spain, Italy, and France (2,032) – as well as fans from EFM – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and the USA (1,555). Findings Structural equation modeling is applied and shows a negative impact of brand attributes on attitudinal loyalty, whereas brand benefits positively impact attitudinal loyalty. Furthermore, significant differences between fans from developed and EFM are revealed. Implications for the management of football teams and for research on brand management are derived. Originality/value This study extends the work of Gladden and Funk (2001) by expanding the model used to assess brand loyalty and analyzes it empirically in different football markets. When looking to foster attitudinal loyalty, marketers should concentrate on benefit associations instead of attribute associations. Most importantly, marketers should be aware that when focusing on developing brand loyalty amongst EFM fans, they should not simply apply the same strategies that proved to be effective in DFM and vice versa.

A model to investigate the effect of information technology and information systems on the ease of managers’ decision-making

Kybernetes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tian Ming ◽  
Wang Teng ◽  
Susan Jodaki
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Expert Systems ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
It Infrastructure ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organizational Variables ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Decision-making and problem-solving are ongoing progressions of evaluating situations or problems, considering substitutes, making choices and following them up with the necessary actions. The relationship between managers’ decision-making and information technology (IT) has long been of interest to researchers. This study aims to examine the changes in novel technologies in facilitating managers’ decisions that influence the quality and timeliness of information and decision-making. Design/methodology/approach The present paper is a descriptive-correlative study in terms of the data collection method and is applicable in terms of purpose. In addition, the library-field method was used to collect information. Because of the target and subject of the research of the statistical population, this research contains all managers of a management organization that are 100 people. The present study is used in the structural equation modeling method to examine causal models and evaluate the reliability and validity of the measurement model. The presented model and the gathered information from the questionnaires were analyzed through SmartPLS software. Findings The results indicate that the IT infrastructure, expert systems, marketing information systems (ISs) and organizational variables significantly influence the ease of managers’ decision-making and considering these dimensions is a step in the success of managers’ decisions. Research limitations/implications This study used a questionnaire to collect information, which may result in some people refusing to provide a real answer and giving an unrealistic answer. This study is also cross-sectional, and therefore, makes it difficult to conclude about causality. In addition, access to statistics and information is one of the significant pillars of research. Practical implications The paper presents useful advice for improving decision-making. In addition, the topic is relevant to the ease of managers’ decisions. A better understanding of the impact of IT infrastructure, expert systems, marketing ISs and organizational variables could significantly enhance managers’ success. Originality/value The ideas and topics discussed are equally applicable to libraries and can provide new insights into the impact of IT infrastructures, expert systems, marketing ISs and organizational variables on the ease of decision makers as a source of competition.

The Impact of National Culture on Information Systems Planning Autonomy

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinesh A. Mirchandani ◽  
Albert L. Lederer
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
National Culture ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Multinational Firms ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Systems Planning ◽  
Culture Model ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Information Systems Planning

Hofstede’s national culture model has been applied in prior research to better understand the management of multinational firms. That research suggests that national culture may influence the information systems planning autonomy of the subsidiaries of multinational firms, but such an impact has not yet been tested empirically. A postal survey of 131 chief information officers and 103 senior non-IS managers of U.S. subsidiaries of such firms collected data to test hypotheses based on the model. Structural equation modeling using PLS-Graph 3.0 revealed that Individualism-Collectivism, Masculinity-Femininity, and Uncertainty Avoidance predicted autonomy for particular IS planning phases (as rated by the CIOs). On the basis of the supported hypotheses, the study provides evidence of the relevance of the national culture model to IS planning effectiveness and IS contribution. The study also suggests to subsidiary managers that an understanding of the national culture of their parent firm can help them gain an insight into the parent’s management perspective.

scholarly journals A Comparative Study Using Two SEM Techniques on Different Samples Sizes for Determining Factors of Older Employee’s Motivation and Satisfaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 2189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maja Rožman ◽  
Polona Tominc ◽  
Borut Milfelner
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Employee Motivation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Older Employees ◽  
Employee Relationships ◽  
Employee Stress ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this article is to present the relationships among older employee stress, motivation, satisfaction, and relationships in the workplace using two different approaches and different sample sizes. Research was implemented on an initial sample of 1013 older employees. In the next step, six smaller samples were calculated using the random selection of cases, namely samples with 25, 50, 100, 250, 400, and 500 older employees. This way the possible impact of sample size on relationships between latent variables using the covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) and the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) methods was assessed. The results on the larger samples have proved to be quite robust since they were confirmed with both approaches. They indicate that stress has a strong and negative impact on employee relationships and also a negative impact on employee satisfaction. Furthermore, employee relationships have a strong and positive impact on satisfaction and a positive impact on employee motivation. In addition, satisfaction has a strong and positive impact on employee motivation. The present paper helps readers to better understand the difference between the CB-SEM and the PLS-SEM methods. Researchers should be encouraged to use both techniques, even though CB-SEM methods have had a long tradition in management and marketing research since both fields heavily rely on psychometric measurement. From the organizational point of view, conclusions highlight the importance of the impact the variables of older employee stress, motivation, satisfaction and employee relations have on each other in the workplace.

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