scholarly journals The middle role of the organizational structure in relation to the capabilities of the senior leadership with the effectiveness of the decision: الدور الوسيط للهيكل التنظيمي في علاقة قدرات القيادة العليا بفاعلية القرار

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Ahmed Mousa Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Global Analysis ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Management Style ◽  
Senior Leadership ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of the intermediate role of the organizational structure in the relation of the abilities of the senior leadership and the effectiveness of the decision. The analytical descriptive method was used, where a questionnaire was designed to collect data from the study community, and 50 questionnaires were distributed, 41 of which were valid for analysis (82%). There is a positive relationship between senior leadership abilities and decision-making. There is a positive relationship between senior leadership and organizational structure. There is a positive relationship between decision making and organizational structure. The organizational structure mediates the relationship between senior leadership abilities and decision-making. A number of statistical methods were used in the study such as arithmetic mean, standard deviation, alpha kernobakh coefficient, global analysis, Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis. The study reached a number of results, including: - (1) the abilities of senior leadership have a positive impact on the effectiveness of the decision. (2) The effectiveness of decisions is influenced by the characteristics of the organizational structure. (3) The organizational structure mediates the relationship between senior leadership capacity and decision effectiveness in organizations. The study recommended the possibility of conducting further research related to measuring the impact of the senior management style on management functions and introducing more variables to construct the model of the proposed studies in addition to applying the study in other sectors of business organizations.

scholarly journals Online Reviews and Product Sales: The Role of Review Visibility

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 638-669
Author(s):  
Miriam Alzate ◽  
Marta Arce-Urriza ◽  
Javier Cebollada
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Dynamic Models ◽  
Generalized Method Of Moments ◽  
Online Reviews ◽  
Consumer Decision Making ◽  
Product Sales ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Empirical Analysis

When studying the impact of online reviews on product sales, previous scholars have usually assumed that every review for a product has the same probability of being viewed by consumers. However, decision-making and information processing theories underline that the accessibility of information plays a role in consumer decision-making. We incorporate the notion of review visibility to study the relationship between online reviews and product sales, which is proxied by sales rank information, studying three different cases: (1) when every online review is assumed to have the same probability of being viewed; (2) when we assume that consumers sort online reviews by the most helpful mechanism; and (3) when we assume that consumers sort online reviews by the most recent mechanism. Review non-textual and textual variables are analyzed. The empirical analysis is conducted using a panel of 119 cosmetic products over a period of nine weeks. Using the system generalized method of moments (system GMM) method for dynamic models of panel data, our findings reveal that review variables influence product sales, but the magnitude, and even the direction of the effect, vary amongst visibility cases. Overall, the characteristics of the most helpful reviews have a higher impact on sales.

Relationship between competitive strategy and construction organisation performance

2016 ◽  
Vol 54 (9) ◽  
pp. 2340-2366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luqman Oyekunle Oyewobi ◽  
Abimbola Olukemi Windapo ◽  
James Olabode Bamidele Rotimi ◽  
Richard Ajayi Jimoh
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Competitive Strategy ◽  
Management Style ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Organisational Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the possible moderating role of organisational characteristics (organisational structure, management style and decision-making style) in the relationship between strategy and organisational performance among large construction organisations in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a quantitative research approach using a questionnaire survey to obtain data from 72 large construction organisations in South Africa. Using hierarchical multiple regression, the paper examines the relationship between the constructs discussed in the study. Findings The internal characteristics of the organisation form the vital basis for achieving optimal performance. The results obtained from the analysis revealed that decision-making style directly influences the measure of organisational effectiveness, while it could also be inferred that organisational characteristics partly moderate the relationship between competitive strategy and organisational performance. The findings indicate that internal characteristics is one of the means through which organisational strategic factors and contextual aspects are organised to achieve greater organisational performance levels. Originality/value The findings have theoretical implications for strategic management literature in construction as it extends the scope of research on strategic management from assessing a set of individual management practices to evaluating a complex mechanism that connects internal characteristics and competitive advantage. It is believed that this study will contribute positively to the role of organisational characteristics in the competitive strategy-performance relationships in large construction organisations in South Africa and to the ongoing discussion on emerging strategic management issues in construction.

scholarly journals Are ICTs Prerequisites for the Eradication of Poverty?

2007 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 283-294
Author(s):  
H P P Lötter
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

I provide a philosophical analysis of the claim that ICTs are necessary preconditions for the eradication of poverty. What are the links between information and communication technologies (ICTs) and poverty? I first define technology and then give a brief depiction of ICTs. Thereafter I define poverty and give a brief expla-nation of its context and causes. Next I discuss the relationship between poverty and ICTs in three paradigm cases: [i] the role of ICTs in poor societies, [ii] the effect of poor ICT knowledge and skill of individuals in highly developed technological societies, and [iii] the impact of impoverished ICT knowledge and skills on the rich, powerful, and intelligent ones in society. I propose a procedure for decision making about the appropria-tion of ICTs by individuals and societies. I assess the claim that both access to ICTs and effective use of them are preconditions for the eradication of poverty.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Organizational Learning Capability and Job Satisfaction

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Seyyed Yaser Ebrahimian Jolodar ◽  
Seyyed Rohollah Ebrahimian Jolodar
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Learning Capability ◽  
Sample Number ◽  
The Relationship

The effectiveness and productivity of an organization depends on its staff and if they don’t be satisfied from their job, continues of living for such organization is impossible. One of the important factors which influence on job satisfaction, is an organizational learning capability (OLC). So, the purpose of this paper is to analyze the relationship between organizational learning capability and its dimensions (experimentation, risk taking, interaction with the external environment, dialogue and participative decision making) with job satisfaction. The population of this study was the employees of Tejarat Bank in Sari city, Iran and the sample number became 103. The data of job satisfaction gathered by a single item of Chiva and Alegre’s (2008(questionnaire and for gathering the data of organizational learning capability, we used Chiva et al.’s (2007) OLC measurement instrument. For testing and analyzing the hypotheses, pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression have been used.   The results of study show that there is a positive relationship between organizational learning capability with job satisfaction. Furthermore, the results revealed the five dimensions of organizational learning capability (experimentation, risk taking, interaction with the external environment, dialogue and participative decision making) had positive relationship with job satisfaction.   Keywords: Organizational learning capability, Job satisfaction, Staff  

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Managerial Style, the School Climate, and Persistence in High Schools Among the Arab Community of Israel

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 311-329
Author(s):  
Nabil Assadi ◽  
Wafiq Hibi
Keyword(s):  
School Climate ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Ethical Climate ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Management Style ◽  
Human Relations ◽  
Managerial Style ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The current study examines the relationship between the style of management and the school climate and the persistence in secondary schools in Arab society. Although studies have been carried out in Israel and abroad, few have focused on examining the subject in Arab society. The current study will focus on key issues concerning the impact of the ethical climate and managerial style on this phenomenon.      The main research question in the current study is whether there is a link between the school ethical climate and management style and the persistence of students in secondary schools in Arab society.      The findings of the study show that schools with a more caring ethical climate have a higher persistence rate and accordingly, the lower the caring ethical climate, the lower the percentage of persistence in school. It also indicates that the more focused the style on human relations, the more caringf the climate will be, and the more mission-focused the style, the more instrumental the ethical climate will be. The findings also indicate that there is a positive relationship between a management style focused on human relations and persistence.      The conclusion of the main study indicates a positive relationship between a management style focused on human relations and a caring climate and the persistence of secondary school students in Arab society. A management style based on positive, humanitarian relationships focused on cooperation between principals and teachers allows for similar relationships between teachers among themselves. patterns of cooperation and mutual support are developed instead of competition and striving against each other, allowing for the creation of a more caring ethical climate.

Exploring the Relationship Between Extended 3Ps and Store Choice: Moderating Role of Consumer Demographics

2021 ◽  
pp. 231971452110234
Author(s):  
Ajay Bansal ◽  
Rahul Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Store Choice ◽  
Consumer Demographics ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Conclusion Section ◽  
Decision Boundaries ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This study is an attempt to bridge the link between factors representing stores’ decision boundaries and consumers’ decision-making criteria. It also explores the impact of consumer demographic variables on the relationship between the influence of extended 3Ps (process, people and physical evidence) and store choice. Around 290 responses were found suitable for further statistical refinements through a structured survey. After carrying out the reliability and validity properties of the data, structure equation modelling was applied. The findings of the study revealed that individual demographics (income, age and gender) moderated the relationship between the extended 3Ps and consumer store choice for shopping (in this study example of shopping smartphone). However, occupation and education were found to have no different influence by separate segments of population. Also, all demographics have an interpretation for marketers, which are discussed in the conclusion section. The framework used in this article opens up new vistas for research on exploring different consumer segments and service decision-making in retail marketing.

Majorities for Minorities: Participatory Constitution Making and the Protection of Minority Rights

2021 ◽  
pp. 106591292098424
Author(s):  
Anna Fruhstorfer ◽  
Alexander Hudson
Keyword(s):  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Political Representation ◽  
Minority Rights ◽  
Constitutional Design ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Significant Attention ◽  
Constitution Making

Does the process of making a constitution affect the expansiveness of rights protections in the constitution? In particular, is more participation in constitution-making processes better for minority rights protections? While the process of constitution making and its impact on various outcomes have received significant attention, little is known about the impact public participation or deliberation in this process has on the scope and content of minority rights. Using a wide variety of data to empirically assess the relationship between constitution-making processes and the protection of rights for minorities, we find a positive relationship between participatory drafting processes and the inclusion of minority protections in constitutions under some conditions. The article’s findings have important implications for understanding political representation and lend support to core arguments about the role of the public in constitutional design.

scholarly journals Educational Competiotion as a Moderating variable of the relationship between electronic management and intelligent organizations

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (32) ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Ali Abdulhassan Abbas
Keyword(s):  
Indirect Effects ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Direct And Indirect Effects ◽  
Main Hypothesis ◽  
Awareness Raising ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Intelligent Organizations ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City

The research aims to determine the modified role of Educational Competiotion  to enhance the impact of electronic management in intelligent organizations. The research started from several questions to know the interactive role of Educational Competiotion in enhancing electronic management and its impact on activating intelligent organizations. The research aimed to reach the essence of theoretical philosophy and the intellectual basis of these variables as one of the important issues in modern administrative thought. And its relationship and its direct and indirect effects were diagnosed through the modified role. The research sample consisted of a number of employees in Asia-Cell Company in the city of Karbala. Their number reached (129), and the questionnaire was used to collect data and a number of statistical methods were used to prove the validity of the hypotheses. The results were identical to the main hypothesis. On this basis, a number of conclusions were drawn, the most important of which was that Educational Competiotion modifies the positive relationship between electronic management and intelligent organizations. There should also be awareness-raising sessions on the importance of Educational Competiotion  to take advantage of opportunities and explore new opportunities.

scholarly journals The Role of FDI Inflow in Economic Growth: Evidence from Developing Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-80
Author(s):  
Cao Liang ◽  
Salman Ali Shah ◽  
Tian Bifei
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Annual Data ◽  
World Economic ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: This study is carried out to study the relationship between FDI and economic growth of developing countries. Approach/ Methodology/ Design: The study used data from 2000 to 2019 for 113 developing and transition countries. The study used Hausman fixed effect and instrumental variables two stage least square region to trace the results. Findings: The result of the study found a positive relationship between FDI and economic growth. An increase in FDI inflow will result and upsurge in economic growth of developing country. The relationship between unemployment and economic growth is found negative. The overall results show that FDI and economic growth has a positive relationship in developing countries. Practical Implication: This study used annual data of pre pandemic. It is concluded in the study that future studies have to check the impact in post pandemic scenario. Originality/Value: Though the relationship between FDI and economic growth is studied widely in different studies. As mentioned that COVID-19 pandemic changed the world economic situation there is much more aspects of FDI and economic growth is remaining to study. The issue of FDI and economic growth for a cluster of 113 countries is addressed in this study.

Online Reviews and Product Sales: The Role of Review Visibility

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 638-669
Author(s):  
Miriam Alzate ◽  
Marta Arce-Urriza ◽  
Javier Cebollada
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Dynamic Models ◽  
Generalized Method Of Moments ◽  
Online Reviews ◽  
Consumer Decision Making ◽  
Product Sales ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Empirical Analysis

When studying the impact of online reviews on product sales, previous scholars have usually assumed that every review for a product has the same probability of being viewed by consumers. However, decision-making and information processing theories underline that the accessibility of information plays a role in consumer decision-making. We incorporate the notion of review visibility to study the relationship between online reviews and product sales, which is proxied by sales rank information, studying three different cases: (1) When every online review is assumed to have the same probability of being viewed; (2) when we assume that consumers sort online reviews by the most helpful mechanism; and (3) when we assume that consumers sort online reviews by the most recent mechanism. Review non-textual and textual variables are analyzed. The empirical analysis is conducted using a panel of 119 cosmetic products over a period of nine weeks. Using the system generalized method of moments (system GMM) method for dynamic models of panel data, our findings reveal that review variables influence product sales, but the magnitude, and even the direction of the effect, vary amongst visibility cases. Overall, the characteristics of the most helpful reviews have a higher impact on sales.

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