scholarly journals Entrepreneurial opportunity discovery dimensions and growth of non-governmental organizations in Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 18-26
Author(s):  
Olive Kamane Ndeveni ◽  
Kenneth Lawrence Wanjau ◽  
George Mbugua Kariuki ◽  
Joseph Muchiri
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Primary Analysis ◽  
Entrepreneurial Opportunity ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Opportunity Discovery ◽  
The Relationship

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a critical role in addressing social ills like poverty, employment, and food insecurity; therefore, their growth prospects enhance their ability to address these social ills. Discovery of entrepreneurial opportunities amongst the agro-based NGOs has not got the desired attention, and it is the least researched area in social entrepreneurship. This study investigated the relationship between Entrepreneurial Opportunity Discovery Dimensions and Growth of Non-Governmental Organizations in Kenya. It employed correlation design and was anchored on the Kirznerian Entrepreneurship Theory. The target population was 135 agro-based NGOs in Kenya. A mixed-method approach was used, combined qualitative and quantitative techniques. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 and Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS graphic-25) aided in the analysis. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using AMOS and Simple linear regression analysis were the primary analysis techniques used to evaluate the relationship between entrepreneurial opportunity discovery dimensions and the growth of NGOs. The results indicated that alertness0.372, p=0.033)and prior knowledge (0.163, p=0.031) have a significant favorable influence on growth, while social networks 0.047, p=0.713) showed an insignificant effect on the growth of NGOs. Investing in acquiring alert individuals and helping them gain relevant knowledge in the 21sttechnologies and emerging issues can lead to increased NGO ability to continue serving the community effectively and be engines of development for the general good of Kenya.

scholarly journals AN INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WORK ENVIRONMENT PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION IN INTERNATIONAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-48
Author(s):  
Fred Domiano Musinya
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Employee Retention ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Individual Performance ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between workplace environment practices and employee retention in selected International Non-Governmental Organizations in Nairobi County. Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive survey design. The sampling frame was the listing of staff in 93 International Non-Governmental Organizations that were selected using a simple random sampling method from the 1,252 INGO’s with offices in Nairobi County. Purposive sampling was used to select 120 staff from the 93 INGOs who participated in the study. A semi-structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect primary data while secondary was collected through a review of published literature such as annual INGO reports, journal articles and published theses. Data analysis involved preparation of the collected data - coding, editing and cleaning of data in readiness for processing using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) package version 24.0. Cronbach’s Alpha was used to measure consistency and content validity. Quantitative data was analyzed using detailed statistics that include mean, standard deviation as well as the statistical package of social sciences (SPSS) version 24 and Microsoft Excel. Qualitative data was evaluated and analyzed using content analysis. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to evaluate the relationship between the independent and dependent variables and information obtained from the study presented using graphs, charts, written text and tables.  Results: Internal promotion plans, mentoring programs, management support, effective career development policy, proper individual performance management, practical on-the-job training, effective organizational training policy, flexible leave plans, job sharing and job scheduling practices strongly influence the intention of the respondents to stay with their employers. More work needs to be done to improve succession planning, career break practices and the overall effectiveness of the work life balance policy.

Determinants of brand resurrection movements

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (11/12) ◽  
pp. 1896-1917 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arezoo Davari ◽  
Pramod Iyer ◽  
Francisco Guzmán
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Product Category ◽  
Consumer Participation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Managerial Perspective

Purpose There is a growing trend of brand resurrections that are driven by consumer power. Millennials play a critical role in initiating most of these brand resurrection movements using social media. This study aims to explore the factors that drive consumers’ participation in brand resurrection movements – an outcome of brand cocreation. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using self-administered survey. This study uses the partial least squares-structural equation modeling to empirically examine the factors that motivate consumers to participate in brand resurrection movements. Findings The results indicate that consumers’ beliefs about the functional and value-expressive utilities, and their judgments of the perceived brand superiority of the defunct brand are significantly associated with brand resurrection movements. Nostalgia moderates the relationship between social-adjustive utility and brand resurrection movement, which shows that consumers’ social-adjustive utility becomes relevant when triggered with a strong sense of the past. Research limitations/implications From a theoretical perspective, this study contributes to literature on reviving defunct brands. This study also identifies additional factors that determine the success of brands that are being relaunched. Practical implications From a managerial perspective, the study provides insights into when and how organizations can consider bringing back defunct brands. Future studies should introduce additional variables to the model such as product category involvement that may be associated with consumers’ willingness to bring back defunct brands. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first of its kind that empirically examines the motivations behind consumer participation in bringing back defunct brands. The importance of this study is highlighted in the fact that several defunct brands are being revived by organizations due to consumer-brand co-creation movements.

Role of psychological empowerment in the relationship between structural empowerment and innovative behavior

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 521-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manjari Singh ◽  
Anita Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
Information Exchange ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Empowerment ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Innovative Behavior ◽  
Structural Empowerment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically test the relationship between the empowering structure and the employees’ innovative behavior and the role of psychological empowerment in mediating this link. Design/methodology/approach Structural equation modeling was used to analyze data from 401 female primary school teachers in India. Prior to the main study, the scales were tested on a sample of 288 teachers. While psychological empowerment and structural empowerment were based on the self-reporting by the teachers, the innovative behavior of the teacher was assessed by two to three colleagues for each teacher. Findings The results confirmed that structural empowerment leads to innovative behavior and psychological empowerment and partially mediates the relationship between structural empowerment and innovative behavior. Practical implications Promising ideas die down because of lack of proper resource support and a free flow of information exchange despite employees’ willingness to carry out innovative tasks. Psychological empowerment affects creative intention in the workplace and can play a critical role for employees at their workplace. Social implications In the context of development at the teacher and school levels, it is imperative to address both the psyche of the individual and the existing structure in schools. Originality/value This study makes two critical contributions. One, it emphasizes the importance of structural empowerment in ensuring innovative behavior of employees. Two, it also brings forward the importance of psychological empowerment in the relationship between structural empowerment and innovative behavior.

scholarly journals The influence of entrepreneurial orientation on firm growth among Iranian agricultural SMEs: the mediation role of entrepreneurial leadership and market orientation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asef Karimi ◽  
Mahmood Ahmadpour Daryani ◽  
Soma Rahmani
Keyword(s):  
Market Orientation ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Firm Growth ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Entrepreneurial Leadership ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Top Managers ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractEntrepreneurship orientation is a fundamental topic both in entrepreneurship and in management that has a critical role in the development of the firm. The purpose of this paper is to study the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and firm growth, specifically, how entrepreneurial leadership and market orientation mediate the relationship between EO and firm growth. The population of this study is agricultural small- and medium-sized enterprises (ASMEs) across Tehran Province. The survey instrument is questionnaires that were sent to 240 owners and/or top managers of ASMEs as a sample. Validity of the questionnaires has been verified in two ways of face and construct, and its reliability has been verified using Cronbach’s alpha. The collected data has been analyzed by using the structural equation modeling. The results reveal that EO significantly influences firm growth in ASMEs. Notably, entrepreneurial leadership (EL) and market orientation (MO) perform a mediating role in the relationships between EO and firm’s growth in ASMEs.

scholarly journals The Role of Religiosity and Spirituality in Motivating and Improving Students’ Performance in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
pp. 52-63
Author(s):  
Dorothea Wahyu Ariani
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Relationship Model ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Religiosity And Spirituality ◽  
The Relationship

Aims: This study aimed to investigate the relationship model of religiosity, spirituality, intrinsic motivation, and extrinsic motivation with students' performance in Indonesian students based on different beliefs or religions in the country. Methodology: This study used a survey method with a questionnaire conducted on 628 students as a sample. The relationship between all variables was tested using Pearson’s correlation and the direct relationship between the independent variables on the dependent variable using multiple linear regression analysis. Furthermore, the mediating model test was conducted using structural equation modeling with a two-step approach. Results: The findings showed that motivation, religiosity, and spirituality affected students’ performance. Furthermore, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation serially mediated the relationship model between religiosity and spirituality with students' performance.  Conclusion: This paper addressed the need to understand how to motivate and improve students' performance from a religious and spiritual perspective. The findings of this paper can be used to identify curriculum preparation that includes religiosity in it to increase students' motivation and performance. Furthermore, this paper has demonstrated that religiosity and spirituality are very important for students in Indonesia because they can increase motivation so that student achievement becomes better.

scholarly journals Factors and Effect of Social Assistance Information to Donor Decision for NGO Crowdfunding in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 3099-3113
Author(s):  
Husin Ali ◽  
Roy Valiant Salomo
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Government

This research aims to find out the effect of social assistance information given by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) for donor decision to crowdfunding in Indonesia. Also find a relationship between the predicted factors (public trust, donor altruism, government participation) that related to the effectiveness of information that comes from the government and donor decision after social assistance information by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO). The approach used in this research is a quantitative approach. The data used in this study are primary data, collected by using the interview method with a questionnaire. The sampling technique used is non-probability sampling with purposive sampling technique. The sample taken 200 respondents in various place in Indonesia.  Data analysis techniques of this study are descriptive analysis techniques and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis techniques. The scale used in this study is a Likert scale. The results showed that social assistance information given by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) has a positive effect on donor decision for crowdfunding in Indonesia.

scholarly journals Critical reflection, unlearning, and engagement

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 465-481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Makoto Matsuo
Keyword(s):  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
The United States ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
The Relationship

Although individual unlearning is believed to play a critical role in promoting higher-order learning, there has been little quantitative research on this process. This article aimed to investigate the antecedents and consequences of individual unlearning based on transformative learning theory. A survey was conducted among 301 employees working in various occupations and organizations in the United States. The results of structural equation modeling indicated that unlearning mediated the relationship between critical reflection and work engagement and that critical reflection mediated reflection and unlearning. This study contributes to the literature by quantitatively demonstrating the direct and indirect influences of critical reflection on work engagement through individual unlearning, which has been discussed only conceptually and qualitatively in the extant transformative learning literature.

A longitudinal exploration of the relationship between interpersonal openness and anger rumination

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (11) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Yu Zeng ◽  
Ling-Xiang Xia
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Context ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
Anger Rumination ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
Interpersonal Openness ◽  
New Evidence ◽  
The Relationship

We conducted a longitudinal exploration of the relationship between anger rumination and interpersonal openness, which is an indigenous interpersonal trait in the Chinese cultural context. Participants were 942 undergraduate university students who completed a survey at 2 time points spaced 6 months apart. Structural equation modeling results showed that interpersonal openness at Time 1 negatively predicted anger rumination at Time 2. In addition, the results of hierarchical linear regression analysis showed that after controlling for the Big Five personality traits at Time 1, interpersonal openness at Time 1 negatively predicted anger rumination at Time 2. These results provide new evidence to suggest that interpersonal openness may be an interpersonal trait that is related to anger rumination. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

scholarly journals STAKEHOLDERS’ INVOLVEMENT AND THEIR PERCEPTIONS IN SUPPORTING COMMUNITY-BASED ECOTOURISM IN MIN HOUSE CAMP, KUBANG KERIAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (16) ◽  
pp. 70-83
Author(s):  
Siti Mariam Mellisa Abdullah ◽  
Mohd Shahwahid Haji Othman ◽  
Fatin Farazh Ya’acob
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Stakeholder Participation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Perceived Benefit ◽  
Development And Management

One of the new forms of ecotourism product is community-based ecotourism (CBE) which is involved and managed locally by the communities in its development and management, and substantial benefits remain within the community. Stakeholder's involvement in CBE development plays an important role in the success and sustainable development in rural Min House Camp, Kubang Kerian Kelantan. Stakeholders such as governments, private enterprises, local communities, institutions, non- governmental organizations and volunteer tourists involved in the planning and decision-making process of the rural ecotourism management and conservation. This study has been conducted in Min House Camp which located at the village of Kampung Pulau that involved different stakeholders using the partial least square structural equation modeling method. The findings show stakeholder's involvement has significantly influenced on perceived benefit and perceived cost. The business operator should understand the importance of perceived benefits and costs of community-based ecotourism as this construct has a strong influence to support community-based ecotourism development in rural MHC. This study provides useful information for the policymaker, government, and tourism operators to enhance greater stakeholder participation in developing and sustaining community-based ecotourism.

Strategy and structure of the hotel industry in Malaysia

2007 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Salleh Mohd Radzi ◽  
Mohamed Amran ◽  
Abdul Razak Aziz ◽  
Azlan Supardi
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Strategic Orientation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Major Purpose ◽  
Strategy And Structure ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The major purpose ofthis study was to examine the relationship of strategy and structure. Porter s(/980) strategic typology was utilized to classify hotel firms by strategic orientation; and, an analysis of variance was performed to determine the differences in their performance. Structural Equation Modeling was used to confirm the factors underlying the strategy and structure constructs.

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