scholarly journals Structural Equation Modelling for Establishing Empirical Relationship Between Organisational Innovativeness and Sustainability of Construction Firms in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Monday Otali ◽  
Emmanuel Achuenu ◽  
Godwin Idoro
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Empirical Relationship ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Top Management Teams ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
High Level

Abstract The quest to implement innovative practices that will lead to a high level of sustainability at the firm level within the construction sector cannot be overemphasised. The aim of this study is to establish the empirical relationship between organisational innovativeness and sustainability of construction firms using a structural equation modelling approach. The study has adopted a survey approach and 1179 copies of structured questionnaire have been administered to construction firm representatives. A total of valid 980 copies of questionnaire have been received giving a response rate of 83.2 %. Data collected have been analysed using descriptive statistics and structural equation modelling. The correlation coefficient (β = 0.81) shows that organisational innovativeness positively influences the sustainability of construction firms. The study reveals that 66.1 % of the variability in the overall sustainability of construction firms operating in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria is accounted for by the implementation of innovative practices by the construction firms. It is concluded that 67.1 %, 83.8 % and 45.7 % of the variability in the construction firm’s social, environmental and economic sustainability, respectively, are explained by the implementation level of innovative practices by the top management teams of the firms. In line with the findings, this study concludes that efficient implementation of innovative practices at the firm level has a significant and positive influence on the overall sustainability of construction firms.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF LIQUIDITY AND PROFITABILITY TOWARD SHARE PRICE: MEDIATED EFFECT OF HEDGING (EVIDENCES FROM SHARES OF LQ-45 LISTED IN INDONESIAN STOCK EXCHANGE FOR PERIOD OF 2011 TO 2015)

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 150-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tigor Sitorus ◽  
Ratlan Pardede ◽  
Ardi
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Share Price ◽  
Direct Influence ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
New Evidence

Purpose: This study aims at investigating and testing the mediated effect of Hedging on the effect of profitability and liquidity toward share price at shares of LQ-45, listed in Indonesian Stock Exchange from2011 to 2015. The current research was conducted because the phenomenon and the fluctuations in price of shares were unavoidable. Methodology: The Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) by Amos was used to analyze the 110 observations of data. Main Findings: The result of analysis shows that; (1) the liquidity gives not significantly negative influence to share price, (2) the liquidity gives  significantly negative influence to hedging, (3) the profitability gives significantly positive influence to share price, (4) the profitability gives significantly negative influence to hedging, (5). Hedging gives significantly positive influence to share price. Implications/Applications: The present study provides new evidence that the mediated effect of Hedging on the influence of liquidity and profitability toward share price has more strength compared to the direct influence of liquidity but not for profitability.

scholarly journals Gastronomic Motivations and Perceived Value of Foreign Tourists in the City of Oruro (Bolivia): An Analysis Based on Structural Equations

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco González Santa Cruz ◽  
Salvador Moral-Cuadra ◽  
Juan Choque Tito ◽  
Tomás López-Guzmán
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The City ◽  
New Strategies

The continuous dynamism that tourism suffers makes the motivations of tourists change, making them search for new experiences. In this sense, gastronomy is positioned as a key element of union between tourism and culture, thus developing gastronomic tourism. The analysis presented here will address gastronomic motivations and their influence on the value perceived by foreign tourists in Oruro (Bolivia), based on a total sample of 370 and through a covariance-based structural equation modelling (CB-SEM). Among the main results, it is worth highlighting the positive influence of gastronomic motivations on the value perceived by tourists. These results are also very useful for public and/or private entities for the creation of new strategies to promote local gastronomy.

scholarly journals Analisis Strategi Pemasaran Dengan Media Sosial Produk Kuliner Usaha Kecil dan Menengah di Pekanbaru

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sukri Sukri ◽  
Diki Arisandi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Media Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Information Update ◽  
Medium Businesses

Abstract. Pekanbaru is a big city with many culinary businesses. To increase the sales income, enterprises utilize social media as their marketing strategy. This research was about a social media analysis for marketing culinary products in small and medium enterprises by using Structural Equation Modelling. Variables in this research are social media selection, information update, response to buyer, quality and price as variable x to culinary business marketing as variable y. The primary data were collected  from questionnaires filled by culinary entrepreneurs in Pekanbaru. The results show that the RMSEA = 0.08, AGFI = 0.705, CMIN / DF = 1.834, TLI = 0.813 and CFI = 0.843. From the results of these measurements, it can be concluded that there are six components of measurement values that are acceptable, so the final result in this study is all the variables X has a positive influence on the variable Y.Keywords: Social Media, Culinary Product, Small and Medium Businesses, Structural Equation Modelling Abstraks. Analisis Strategi Pemasaran Dengan Media Sosial Produk Kuliner Usaha Kecil dan Menengah di Pekanbaru. Pekanbaru merupakan kota besar yang banyak bisnis kulinernya. Untuk meningkatkan penjualan, pengusaha kuliner memanfaatkan media sosial sebagai strategi pemasarannya. Penelitian ini tentang analisis media sosial untuk pemasaran produk kuliner pada usaha kecil dan menengah dengan menggunakan metode pemodelan persamaan struktural. Variabel yang digunakan adalah pemilihan media sosial, update informasi, respon terhadap pembeli, kualitas dan harga sebagai variabel x terhadap pemasaran bisnis kuliner sebagai variabel y. Pengambilan data dari kuesioner yang diisi oleh pengusaha kuliner di Pekanbaru. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai RMSEA=0,08, AGFI=0,705, CMIN / DF=1,834, TLI=0,813 dan CFI=0,843. Dari hasil pengukuran tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada enam komponen nilai pengukuran dapat dinyatakan dapat diterima, sehingga hasil akhir dalam penelitian ini adalah semua variabel X memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap variabel Y.Kata kunci: Media Sosial, Produk Kuliner, Usaha Kecil dan Menengah, Structural Equation Modelling

How job resources and personal resources influence work engagement and burnout

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Kotze
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Job Resources ◽  
Personal Resources ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Employees Satisfaction

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a model of the relationships between personal resources (Psychological Capital (PsyCap)) and satisfaction with job resources, and their effect on work engagement and burnout. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from a convenience sample of 407 full-time employees from various public and private sector organisations, using a questionnaire consisting of PsyCap (PCQ-24), the Utrecht Work Engagement Scales, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and a questionnaire measuring job resources (Parker and Hyett, 2011). The data were analysed using variance-based structural equation modelling (SmartPLS 3). Findings The influence of employees’ satisfaction with job resources on both dimensions of burnout (emotional exhaustion and cynicism) was negative and statistically significant. Satisfaction with job resources had a statistically significant positive influence on both dimensions of work engagement (vigour and dedication). PsyCap had a statistically significant positive influence on satisfaction with job resources. Satisfaction with job resources partially mediated the influence of PsyCap on emotional exhaustion and cynicism, and partially on vigour and dedication. Research limitations/implications As this was an exploratory study, it used a convenience sample and a variance-based approach to structural equation modelling (SmartPLS). It is suggested that future researchers replicate the model in different contexts to corroborate the proposed relationships using larger samples, probability-based sampling and a covariance-based approach to structural equation modelling. Practical implications Management must realise that employees’ satisfaction with job resources plays a central role in their work engagement and burnout levels. Workplace practices that reflect respect and care for the employee and the development of employees’ personal resources (i.e. PsyCap) will improve work engagement and reduce burnout. Originality/value This paper fills a gap in the literature by explaining how personal resources (PsyCap) and job resources (the organisation’s perceived respect for the employee and employer care) influence work engagement and burnout via mediation paths.

scholarly journals The Outcome of Celebrity Endorser

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
SRI UTAMI WIDYAWATI
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Celebrity Endorser

The purpose of this research was to find out the influence of expertise, attractiveness, trustworthiness and match up congruence whose BTS as Tokopedia’s Endorser towards brand image and purchase intention. The data in this study were use primary data, obtained by distributing 293 questionnaires to customers knows that BTS as Tokopedia’s Endorser. Data anaysis method used was Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using AMOS 7. Based on the data analysis, it can be concluded that (1)Celebrity expertise has a positive influence on brand image, (2)Celebrity attractiveness has no positive influence on brand image, (3)Celebrity trustworthiness has a positive influence on brand image, (4)Celebrity match-up has no positive influence on brand image, (5)Celebrity expertise has a positive influence on purchase intention, (6)Celebrity attractiveness has no positive influence on purchase intention, (7)Celebrity trustworthiness has no positive influence on purchase intention, (8) Celebrity match-up has a positive influence on purchase intention, (9)Brand image has a positive influence on purchase intention.

How young and older people differ in discriminatory behaviour towards older people? An explanation of the knowledge–attitude–behaviour continuum model

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (9) ◽  
pp. 1996-2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
SOONDOOL CHUNG ◽  
HYUNJU PARK
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Causal Relationship ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Multi Stage

ABSTRACTThis study examined the causal relationship between knowledge, attitudes and discriminatory behaviour towards older people and further explored age-group differences using multi-group analysis. Data were collected from 1,500 Korean adults aged 20 and older in 2011 using the multi-stage quota sampling method. Trained investigators collected data with a developed survey questionnaire in person and a structural equation modelling method was used for data analysis. Attitudes towards older people was measured using two variables: ‘image of older people’ and ‘prejudice against older people’. The findings revealed that the younger and older generations demonstrated differences regarding the causal relationship between knowledge, attitudes and discriminatory behaviour towards older people. The paths model between independent and dependent variables in the structural equation modelling was non-equivalent in younger and older groups. For both groups, knowledge about ageing and older people led to a positive influence on their image of and prejudice against older people. The effect of prejudice on discriminatory behaviour was significant in the younger group, but not in the older group. Further implications for practice and future research to reduce ageism were discussed.

scholarly journals Precarious Work Behaviour on Career Satisfaction

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Siti Fazilah Hamid ◽  
Noormala Amir Ishak ◽  
Norashikin Hussein ◽  
Ibiwani Alisa Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Career Satisfaction ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Precarious Work ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Online Entrepreneurs ◽  
The Impact

The development of information technology, along with globalisation,has changed today’s workplace. The impact of dramatic changes intechnology as well as globalisation has led to an increase in precariouswork behaviour. There are positive associations between precarious workbehaviour and career satisfaction. The literature showed satisfactionwith work had exhibited an impressive effect on more worldwide regions,for example, satisfaction with a career. Therefore, this paper reviews theliterature on precarious work behaviour on career satisfaction. Data werecollected using a questionnaire conducted on online entrepreneurs. Thedata were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (SmartPLS) toassess the respondents. Results show that precarious work behaviour hasa positive influence on career satisfaction. The findings have implicationsfor increasing our understanding of precarious work behaviour on careersatisfaction. Implications and conclusions will highlight the challengesfaced by online entrepreneurs.

scholarly journals Modelling the Relationship Between the Level of Adoption of Sustainability Practices and Performance of Construction Firms Using Structural Equation Modelling

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-151
Author(s):  
Monday Otali ◽  
Godwin Idoro ◽  
Godfey Udo
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Sustainability Practices ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThe need to carry out construction activities in a sustainable manner in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria has become very imperative. The aim of the study was to establish the relationship between the adoption of sustainable construction practices and performance of construction firms using a structural equation modelling approach. In tandem with the survey approach adopted for the study, 1179 copies of structured questionnaire were administered while 980 valid responses were received giving a response rate of 83.2 %. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and structural equation modelling. This study revealed that the extent of implementation of sustainable construction practices accounted for 36 %, 37.8 %, 43.5 %, 51.6 %, 65.8 %, and 32.9 % of the variability in annual employment growth, annual financial turnover, remuneration and benefits, general employee satisfaction, social performance and net income growth of the construction firms, respectively. The study concluded that there was a positive relationship between the extent of implementation of sustainable construction practices and firm performance. It was also concluded that the adoption level of sustainable construction practices accounted for 85 % of the variability in the overall firm performance. Hence, proper implementation of sustainability practices at the firm level leads to improvement in the firm performance. It was recommended that construction firms should not use only financial performance indicators to evaluate their performance level but rather use multi-dimensional approaches. This will enable firms to have holistic knowledge of the level of their performance. The construction firms should adopt the structural equation model developed in the study to carry out integrated performance measurement.

scholarly journals Using a Fuzzy-set Configuration Approach and Structural Equation Modelling to Explore the Effect of Destination Residents’ Motives on Tourism Value Co-creation

2020 ◽  
pp. 771-792
Author(s):  
Moustafa Mekawy ◽  
Ahmed Mohamed Elbaz
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Set ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Business Executives ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Fuzzy Set Analysis ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Method Approach

This study explored the effect of residents’ motives in strengthening the thread that binds tourism value co-creation (TVCC) pursuits and sustainable tourism development practices (STDPs), in the context of nature-based destinations. Drawing on the multi-motives toward environmental protection model and the stakeholder engagement approaches, we developed a combined framework examining the interactions between six residents’ motives (namely, altruistic, normative, hedonic, biospheric, and egoistic) plus a ‘constraints to motives’ construct and their influence on residents’ motivational tendencies to participate in TVCC and STDPs. A mixed-method approach—encompassing structural equation modelling and fuzzy-set analysis—was employed to establish the genuineness of the collected data. Using data collected from 587 residents—living in Egypt’s Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh—we show that all of the intrinsic motives of the residents have a positive influence on their tendency to participate in TVCC, except for gain motives. The findings also show a positive influence on STDPs from well-informed resident-centered motivational interactions. Besides, three distinct configurations of motives are likely to result in TVCC. These results provide in-depth knowledge of how scholars and destination business executives may consolidate collaborative residents' engagement frameworks to improve TVCC in the future.

Organizational Creative Climate in Determining the Work Innovativeness among the Knowledge Workers

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-26
Author(s):  
Cheng Ling Tan ◽  
Mei Yan Ho
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Knowledge Workers ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Creative Climate ◽  
Study Type ◽  
Ict Companies ◽  
Significant Positive Influence

Objective - The main purposes of this study is to examine the effect of organizational creative climate on the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) engineer's work innovativeness. Work innovativeness is conceptualized as uni-dimensional construct, while organizational creative climate is theorized as multidimensional construct that consists of ten dimensions. Methodology/Technique - The Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using SMART-PLS version 3.0 package was employed to analyze the model. Findings - The findings revealed that only three out of ten dimensions of organizational, creative climate (challenge/motivation, trust/openness, and debates) had significant positive influence on work innovativeness of knowledge workers, whereas another seven dimensions (freedom, idea support, playfulness/humour, idea time, dynamism/liveliness, conflicts and risk taking) were not significant with work innovativeness. Novelty - The results offer several suggestions to ICT companies the best organizational creative climate that able to increase the ICT engineers' innovativeness. This paper also wraps up with discussion, limitations and implications, and also the suggestions for future study. Type of Paper - Empirical Keywords: Organizational creative climate, work innovativeness, Structural Equation Modelling, ICT, engineers.

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