scholarly journals Relation between Entrepreneurial Curiosity and Entrepreneurial Self-efficacy: a Multi-Country Empirical Validation

Organizacija ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 264-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitja Jeraj ◽  
Miha Marič
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
The Other ◽  
Personal Attributes ◽  
Empirical Validation ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Practical Implications

AbstractThe main purpose of this paper is to present empirical analysis of the relation between entrepreneurial curiosity and entrepreneurial self-efficacy. A detailed literature review in a broad field of entrepreneurship, narrow field of entrepreneurship psychology, and organizational sciences revealed, at one hand different connections between determinants influencing entrepreneurs, and latest scientific research trends on the other hand. Although the significance of curiosity in motivating and learning has received expressive scholarly support, like also entrepreneurial self-efficacy as one of the most studied personal attributes among entrepreneurs, no study to our knowledge existed in relation to entrepreneurial curiosity connected with entrepreneurial self-efficacy. An online multi-country survey was conducted in Slovenia and USA among entrepreneurs and results of structural equation modelling showed that entrepreneurial curiosity and entrepreneurial self-efficacy are related. Entrepreneurial curiosity has a positive impact on entrepreneurial self-efficacy of running entrepreneurial tasks. The findings of this research have both theoretical and practical implications.

Does digitalising the supply chain contribute to its resilience?

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorsaf Zouari ◽  
Salomée Ruel ◽  
Laurence Viale
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Digital Tool ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Supply Chain Resilience ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeSupply chain resilience (SCR) is a key concept for managers who wish to develop the capacity to enhance their supply chain’s (SC’s) ability to cope with unexpected turbulence. SC digital tools are often seen as a solution that provides more visibility, anticipation and collaboration (SCR capability factors). The purpose of this paper is to investigate the link between SCR and SC digitalisationDesign/methodology/approachA sample was considered with 300 managers in the field of SCM, and the results were analysed using factor analysis and structural equation modelling (SEM). SEM was employed to test the impact of the degree of digital maturity and SC digital tools on SCR.FindingsSC digitalization is characterised by the degree of digital maturity and the adoption of SC digital tools. The degree of digital maturity has a strong influence on digital tool adoption. SCR is positively impacted by both the degree of digital maturity and the adoption of digital tools.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings do not indicate which tools contribute the most to SCR.Practical implicationsManagers should reflect on the need to continue digitalizing their SCs if they want greater SCR in the current uncertain environment.Originality/valueThis is the first quantitative study that focuses on assessing the impact of the degree of digital maturity and the SC digital tools adopted on SCR. Validation of the hypotheses model confirms the positive impact of SC digitalisation on SCR for researchers and managers.

scholarly journals THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCING THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF DRIVERS WHO WORKS IN THE 4.0 ONLINE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Anthonius Anthonius
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Transportation Industry ◽  
Practical Implications

<p><em>The purpose of this research is to test the effect of self-efficacy, training, wages and reward satisfaction to the driver’s job performance working in Indonesia’s online transportation. Measurement tool used in this research was the questionnaire given to 150 respondents who are working in Indonesia’s online transportation company. The data analysis used is the SEM (Structural Equation Modeling). The result shows that self-efficacy, training, wages and reward satisfaction has positive impact on job performance. This finding provides practical implications to companies in the 4.0 industry especially online transportation in Indonesia, to enhance the quality of training, self-efficacy, wages and reward satisfaction so that the driver’s performance becoming better and has positive impact to the company.</em></p>

Empowerment is the Basis for Improving Education and Employment Outcomes for Aboriginal People in Remote Australia

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-161
Author(s):  
Byron Wilson ◽  
Tammy Abbott ◽  
Stephen J. Quinn ◽  
John Guenther ◽  
Eva McRae-Williams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Aboriginal People ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Remote Communities ◽  
Aboriginal Communities ◽  
Aboriginal Community ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Shared Space ◽  
English Literacy ◽  
Education And Employment

In Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people score poorly on national mainstream indicators of wellbeing, with the lowest outcomes recorded in remote communities. As part of a ‘shared space’ collaboration between remote Aboriginal communities, government and scientists, the holistic Interplay Wellbeing Framework and accompanying survey were designed bringing together Aboriginal priorities of culture, empowerment and community with government priorities of education, employment and health. Quantitative survey data were collected from a cohort of 841 Aboriginal people aged 15–34 years, from four different Aboriginal communities. Aboriginal community researchers designed and administered the survey. Structural equation modelling was used to identify the strongest interrelating pathways within the framework. Optimal pathways from education to employment were explored with the concept of empowerment playing a key role. Here, education was defined by self-reported English literacy and numeracy and empowerment was defined as identity, self-efficacy and resilience. Empowerment had a strong positive impact on education (β = 0.38, p < .001) and strong correlation with employment (β = 0.19, p < .001). Education has a strong direct effect on employment (β = 0.40, p < .001). This suggests that education and employment strategies that foster and build on a sense of empowerment are mostly likely to succeed, providing guidance for policy and programs.

Non-Muslim consumers’ perception toward purchasing halal food products in Malaysia

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahasanul Haque ◽  
Abdullah Sarwar ◽  
Farzana Yasmin ◽  
Arun Kumar Tarofder ◽  
Mirza Ahsanul Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Random Distribution ◽  
Service Industry ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Muslim Countries ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This study aims to identify the factors that influence Malaysian non-Muslim consumers’ perception towards buying halal food products. Design/methodology/approach – A structured close-ended questionnaire was used for data collection through a random distribution to 500 non-Muslim consumers from various states in Malaysia. Findings – Using SPSS package, the factor analysis was able to identify three main variables. Later, the hypotheses were tested using structural equation modelling. This study has indicated that the perception of non-Muslim consumers about halal food products is influenced by their attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioural control, specifically in the context of Malaysia. Research limitations/implications – This finding will help both the academics and the industry food makers in understanding the perception of non-Muslim consumers towards the concept of halal food products. Practical implications – The outcome of the study can serve as a useful reference to relevant Malaysian statutory bodies on the current perception of the Malaysian non-Muslim consumers towards Malaysian halal agenda. This will also help the industry food makers to serve their customers better as well as maximize their profit through a well-planned marketing campaign. Social implications – It prepares a sound basis for Malaysian policymakers to promote the involvement of Malaysian non-Muslim entrepreneurs within the halal food service industry with the intent of improving the socio-economic strata of its participants and, at the same time, fulfilling their religious obligations in providing halal foods for fellow Muslims. Originality/value – Because very few researches have studied non-Muslim consumers’ perception towards halal food products, the development of halal food theory will help in capitalizing the practices in non-Muslim countries.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Recruiter Burnout, Work Engagement and Turnover Intention: Evidence from Serbia

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-210
Author(s):  
Tatjana Ivanovic ◽  
Sonja Ivancevic ◽  
Milica Maricic
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The Relationship

Contemporary research on disorders in modern-day work environment marks burnout among employees in different professions as an important disorder with serious consequences. Practice has shown that recruiters are one of the professions frequently facing burnout. The relationship between burnout, work engagement and turnover intention has often been investigated in the literature. However, even though scholars are increasingly interested in these relationships in other professions, there is a growing need for studies evaluating the relationship between the three concepts among human resource (HR) professionals, particularly recruiters. Having this in mind, the aim of this study is to identify, understand and examine the relationship between burnout, engagement and turnover intention of recruiters in Serbia. The data was collected using an online questionnaire within a sample of 100 recruiters in Serbia. Copenhagen Burnout Inventory was used for measuring burnout, UWES-9 for measuring work engagement and TIS-6 for measuring turnover intention. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used for evaluating the relationships between burnout, turnover intention and work engagement. The results of the research showed that work engagement has a negative impact on burnout and that burnout has a positive impact on turnover intention, while the relationship between work engagement and turnover intention was not confirmed. The correlation analysis confirmed all three examined relationships. The results largely support the findings from the literature for other professions confirming that employees who suffer from a high degree of burnout are more likely to have a turnover intention. Finally, the implications of these results and recommendations for organizations and recruiters themselves to prevent and decrease burnout are discussed. The findings of this study can make a contribution to the specific academic literature on burnout among recruiters and initiate further research on this topic of high interest.

scholarly journals VISITORS’ PERCEPTION OF CIREBON AS A TOURIST DESTINATION-BUILDING TO PROMOTE THE CITY

ETIKONOMI ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Purnama Tarigan ◽  
Tuti Handayani
Keyword(s):  
Latent Variable ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
The Other ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Image Communication ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Communication Variable ◽  
Variable Equation ◽  
The City ◽  
Relationship Equation

The problem identified in this study is how visitors’ perception and the image communication influenced the overall image of Cirebon as a tourist destination. This study was conducted by using structural equation modelling. The results of this study show that perception variable equation significantly affected the overall image variable, while the image communication variable did not significantly affect the overall image. On the other hand, the causal relationship equation shows that there is a significant relationship between the exogenous latent variable of perception and endogenous latent variable of Overall Image. While there is no relationship between exogenous latent variable of image Communication with endogenous variable of overall image. The result is expected to give recommendation to the local government to develop and promote tourism that at the end can put tourism to generate income for the city.DOI: 10.15408/etk.v11i1.1872

Celebrity transgression and consumers’ forgiveness: does religiosity matter?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anwar Sadat Shimul ◽  
Matthew Barber ◽  
Mohammad Ishmam Abedin
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Intrinsic Religiosity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to examine the role of religiosity on consumers’ forgiveness when celebrities get involved in transgression. The celebrity’s reaction and its impact on consumers’ forgiveness is tested as well. In addition, consumers’ attitudes towards the brand and celebrity as well as purchase intention for the endorsed brand are examined both before and after the transgression. Design/methodology/approach Data (n = 356) were collected through a self-administered online survey and analysed though structural equation modelling in AMOS 26. Findings The results show that consumers’ attitude towards celebrity, brand and purchase intention gets weaker once the celebrity gets into transgression. Consumers tend to forgive more if the celebrity apologises (vs denies) for the wrongdoing. The hypothesised relationship between attitude towards celebrity and purchase intention did not sustain after the transgression. In addition, consumers’ intrinsic religiosity strengthens the relationship between attitude towards the celebrity and purchase intention. Practical implications The findings of this research present valuable implications for brands practitioners. Brands should formulate actionable contingency plans to mitigate the negative ramifications of celebrity transgressions. Specifically, intrinsic religiosity and celebrity apologies should assist consumers in forgiving the transgression and negate the implications that could have arisen if the celebrity instead denied the transgressions. Originality/value This research extends the previous research by examining religiosity and forgiveness within the context of celebrity transgressions. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is one of the first few research studies to consider the role religiosity plays in consumers’ intention to forgive celebrity transgressions.

Effects of food safety and perceived social support on mediating consumers’ attitude toward organic food purchase

Food Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 350-359
Author(s):  
S.R.A. Ratan ◽  
M.A. Ashraf ◽  
H.H. Tat ◽  
A.S.A. Latiff
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Food Purchase ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Holiday Season

The purpose of this paper is to examine the determinants of organic food purchase (O-FP). Specifically, how do consumers’ attitudes toward O-FP mediate in the links between health safety norms, perceived self-efficacy and perceived social support, and O-FP? To answer this question, a research framework using the theory of bounded rationality as its basis was formulated. Data were collected from the residents of Dhaka city during the 2019 holiday season. Structural equation modelling was used to analyse the data to answer the questions about the relationships of the aforementioned constructs toward organic food purchase behaviour. Findings suggested that perceived self-efficacy has no association between attitude and O-FP. However, other hypotheses are found to be supported implying attitude has both direct and mediated influence on O-FP.

scholarly journals Unveiling heterogeneous engagement-based loyalty in brand communities

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (9) ◽  
pp. 1854-1881 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurence Dessart ◽  
Joaquín Aldás-Manzano ◽  
Cleopatra Veloutsou
Keyword(s):  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Brand Community ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Brand Communities ◽  
Brand Engagement ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Behavioural Engagement ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Although recent research appreciates that consumers increasingly interact with brands in brand communities and that brand engagement is an important and complex phenomenon in brand communities, little is known about the nature of individuals’ brand engagement in brand communities. This study aims to identify brand community members’ segments in terms of their brand engagement within the community; help us understand if these segments use a different approach in the development of brand loyalty; and develop mechanisms that can be used to identify members of these segments. Design/methodology/approach The paper adopts a quantitative approach and uses a total of 970 responses from members of Facebook brand pages in three popular languages on Facebook (English, French and Spanish). Data are analysed with structural equation modelling, integrating FIMIX-PLS and POS-PLS. Findings The results reveal that cognitive, affective and behavioural engagement dimensions play a different role in driving brand loyalty. Three different segments of engaged consumers exist (emotional engagers, thinkers and active engagers). Variables related to the perceived value of the brand community provide initial explanations as to the differences of the consumer groups. Research limitations/implications The data were collected from a specific type of brand communities (Facebook-based, company-managed brand communities) and are self-reported. Practical implications This work demonstrates the heterogeneity of brand community members in terms of their brand engagement profile and the effect of this profile on the formation of behavioural brand loyalty. Suggestions on identifying members of these segments based on the value that they get from the community are offered. Originality/value This work extends the brand engagement and brand community literature. It is the first work that provides this nature of actionable suggestions to the teams supporting brands with brand communities.

scholarly journals How to emerge stronger: Antecedents and consequences of organizational resilience

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alma Rodríguez-Sánchez ◽  
Jacob Guinot ◽  
Ricardo Chiva ◽  
Álvaro López-Cabrales
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Organizational Resilience ◽  
Learning Capability ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Challenging Environment ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Practical Implications

AbstractOrganizations have to strive in an uncertain and challenging environment. Hence, the role resilience played at work has been of special interest in the last decade, although empirical research is still scant, especially regarding the antecedents and the consequences resilience has. In this study we analyse the role corporate social responsibility plays towards employees (CSRE) in the promotion of resilience at work, and how resilience results in organizational learning capability (OLC) and firm performance. Structural equation modelling was used to test our model with a sample of 296 companies from different sectors. Results show that CSRE had a positive influence on organizational resilience, which in turn affected firm performance via OLC. Therefore, we tested the antecedents and consequences resilience had empirically, whose practical implications in terms of further human resource management activities are also discussed.

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