Investigating the Factors Affecting Consumer Affiliation to Brand

GIS Business ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 80-95
Author(s):  
Mehranrohanikahrizi ◽  
Saeedsedaghati ◽  
Akrammastandehi
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Library Studies ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
The Impact

Since consumers are the turning point of all marketing activities. Successful marketing begins with the understanding of why and how consumers behave. In today's competitive world, most companies emphasize customer preservation as the key to success. The present study is, in terms of purpose, of applied research type, because the findings The research can be used to solve executive issues. In other words, after performing statistical tests and discussing and concluding, we can examine the factors affecting brand equity. This research is also causally causal due to the nature and research approach because it seeks to investigate the impact between variables. The data gathering method is also a descriptive and correlational research and qualitative data type. The statistical population of this research is Samsung mobile phone customers in Tehran. The most important methods for data collection are this Research is library studies and field studies.

scholarly journals Analysis and Prioritization the Effective Factors on Increasing Farmers Resilience Under Climate Change and Drought

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Safieh Javadinejad ◽  
Rebwar Dara ◽  
Forough Jafary
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Cmip5 Models ◽  
Agricultural Insurance ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Effective Factors ◽  
Future Time Period ◽  
The Impact

Abstract California is severely exposed to drought and damage due to the climate change and drought belt, which has a major impact on agriculture. So, after the drought crisis, there are various reactions from farmers. The extent of the damage caused by the socioeconomic, environment and the extent of the resistance of farmers to this crisis is manifested in a variety of ways. Recognizing the population’s resilience and the involved human groups is a tool for preventing a catastrophe-based increase in life-threatening areas in high-risk areas. Sometimes the inability to manage this phenomenon (especially under the climate change) leads to farmers’ desertification and agricultural land release, which itself indicates a low level of resilience and resilience to the crisis. The recent drought under the climate change condition in California and the severity of the damage sustained by farmers continue to be vulnerable. The present study seeks to prioritize and prioritize resilience of farmers to the crisis under the climate change. This study simulated drought condition with using PDSI value for current and future time period. In order to calculate PDSI values, the climatic parameters extracted from CMIP5 models and downscaled under the scenario of RCP 8.5. Also in order to understand the resilience of the agriculture activities under the climate change, this study was performed using statistical tests and data from the questionnaire completed in the statistical population of 320 farmers in the Tulare region in California. The findings of the research by t test showed that the average level of effective factors in increasing the resilience of farmers in the region is low. This is particularly significant in relation to the factors affecting government policies and support. So that only the mean of five variables is higher than the numerical desirability of the test and the other 15 variables do not have a suitable status for increasing the resilience of the farmers. Also, the results of the Vikor model showed that most of the impact on their resilience to drought and climate change was the development of agricultural insurance, the second important impact belongs to drought monitoring system, climate change and damage assessment, and variable of attention to knowledge is in third place of the important factor.

Factors affecting Web 2.0 adoption: a case study

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Isfandyari-Moghaddam ◽  
Mansoureh Hosseini-Shoar
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Academic Courses ◽  
Training Courses

Purpose – The main purpose of this paper is to identify factors affecting the adoption of Web 2.0 tools by librarians of academic libraries located in Hamedan, Iran. Design/methodology/approach – Methodologically, this survey is applied using a descriptive approach. The statistical population of the survey was 47 librarians of academic and college libraries located in Hamedan (Iran). The tool used for data gathering is a questionnaire made based on the relevant literature as well as authors' standpoint. It consists of 39 questions under ten broad factors. The collected data were analyzed with SPSS (version 16). Findings – Totally, ten broad factors affecting the adoption of Web 2.0 tools by the librarians were identified. The most effective factors are job conditions, changeability, skills, competitiveness, and saving time. Practical implications – To positively and effectively affect the adoption of Web 2.0 tools by librarians especially Hamedan academic librarians, holding training courses and related workshops, the inclusion of lessons regarding Web 2.0 tools and their application in the academic courses planned and run by LIS departments, implementing open and distance learning (ODL), attracting LIS professionals to the field of Web 2.0, buying needed software and hardware equipment, and addressing the importance of adopting and using Web 2.0 tools for academic and library managers should not be neglected. Originality/value – This study may contribute to the field in terms of better understanding of factors affecting the adoption of Web 2.0 tools and thus better usage of these and other emerging technologies in academic libraries and information centers.

scholarly journals The Impact of Entrepreneurial Education on Technology-Based Enterprises Development: The Mediating Role of Motivation

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Leo-Paul Dana ◽  
Mehdi Tajpour ◽  
Aidin Salamzadeh ◽  
Elahe Hosseini ◽  
Mahnaz Zolfaghari
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Entrepreneurial Education ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Industrial Town ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mediator Variable

Technology-based enterprises play a paramount role in blooming a country economically. Nevertheless, according to a society’s capacity to launch such enterprises in various eras, their volume is less than expected in many economies. Therefore, establishing such enterprises is necessary for developing any country, although its innovation system contributes to establishing them. This paper considers the impact of entrepreneurial education on technology-based enterprise development, including motivation as a mediator variable, in Esfahan Scientific and Industrial Town. Despite much research investigating the correlation between entrepreneurial education and technology-based enterprises’ progress, it seems that no study has already considered this correlation with remarking the motivation as a mediator variable. This applied research follows a quantitative research design. The statistical population includes 500 enterprises in the Esfahan Scientific and Industrial Town, and for sampling, Cochran’s formula was applied (n = 217). Additionally, the researcher-made questionnaire and PLS3 software were used for data gathering and analysis. The results demonstrated that entrepreneurial education elements (including entrepreneurial skill, entrepreneurial learning, and entrepreneurial intention) positively affect technology-based enterprises’ development, considering motivation as a mediator variable. However, the impact of entrepreneurial intention on technology-based enterprises was not supported. It reveals that the entrepreneurial intention of motivated individuals could have a meaningful effect on the development of technology-based enterprises. Therefore, motivation is a critical issue to be considered by managers and policymakers while considering entrepreneurial education-related policies and initiatives.

scholarly journals Structural Modeling of Alexithymia Relationships and Bullying Rate of Students with Mediation of Their compatibility

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faranak Salarian ◽  
Alireza Homayouni ◽  
Jamal Sadeghi
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Structural Relationships ◽  
Student Adaptation ◽  
Academic Year

Introduction: Bullying is a kind of low-level violence that has recently attracted the attention of researchers and psychologists in the field. The purpose of this study was to investigate the modeling of structural relationships between Alexithymia and bullying with the role of mediator of students' adaptationin             students.M ethods: Correlational research based on structural equation modeling technique, in particular regression equations (combining path analysis and factor analysis Second level). The statistical population consisted of all female students of the Humanities Department of Payame Noor University of Sari in the academic year of 2018-19. In this research, 401 students were selected as a sample by multistage cluster random sampling. Data gathering tools were Patchin and Hendowjah's Bullying Questionnaire (2011), Emergency Neural Network (1994), Baker and Siriac compatibility (1984). Resulth: The findings showed that the research model was confirmed and in general, 36 percent of students' bullying could be explained by student Alexithymia and student adaptation. Also, Alexithymia and student adaptation variables have a direct direct effect on students 'bullying. Emotional neural pathology has an indirect effect on students' bullying, with regard to student interpersonal mediation. Conclusion: The results of this study emphasized the importance of Alexithymia with regard to the quality of student compatibility., which can provide practical implications for reducing the level of bullying to counselors and psychologists, and considering the findings of the study can be used to reduce the incidence rate. Bullying among students has led to increased levels of academic compatibility as well as identification and correction of students' Alexithymia.

To use or not to use? SDM utilisation in the development of LMS in South Africa

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 238-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kobus van Aswegen ◽  
Magda Huisman ◽  
Estelle Taylor
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Development Process ◽  
High Standard ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Main Research ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this study was to determine if Systems Development Methodologies (SDMs) are being utilised effectively in the development of Learning Management Systems (LMSs) in South Africa. With e-learning being a critical component of modern educational systems, it has become essential to ensure that LMSs of a high standard are being developed. In the field of SDMs, much research has been done and the value of SDMs is proven and documented. To enhance the chances of developing LMSs of outstanding quality, it is crucial that SDMs are applied efficiently, as they can have a significant impact on the development process. Design/methodology/approach – A positivistic research approach was followed. By utilising a survey as the main research method, quantitative data were generated. By statistically analysing the dataset, meaningful results were obtained. Findings – This study shed some light on how LMS procurement and development is being done in South Africa and revealed that the use of open-source systems currently exceeds the use of proprietary systems. The results of the research showed that SDMs (e.g. Rapid Application Development) are being used effectively in the development of e-learning systems. Strong relationships exist between many of the SDM factors identified (e.g. performance expectancy and the perceived support of the methodology) and the quality and productivity of the development process. This, in turn, has a strong influence on the impact SDMs have on the quality of LMSs. Originality/value – The study made a contribution to the discipline of information systems and, more specifically, LMSs, by providing insights with regard to the factors affecting the use and effectiveness of SDMs in developing LMSs. As far as could be ascertained, this study generated the first empirical data on the procurement and development of LMSs in South Africa.

scholarly journals Changing Energy Supplier on the Market with a Strong Position of Incumbent Suppliers—Polish Example

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 3933
Author(s):  
Dariusz Dudek ◽  
Marcin Lipowski ◽  
Ilona Bondos
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Perceived Price ◽  
New Energy ◽  
Strong Position ◽  
Multigroup Sem ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of the study is to identify factors affecting the intention to change an energy supplier. This is in a country, Poland, where competition in the energy market has been intensifying over several years, but incumbent suppliers still have an extremely strong position on the market, and the tendency to change an energy supplier is relatively low. The survey was conducted in 2020 on a sample of 1216 adults. The research results were used for a multigroup SEM (Structural Equation Modelling) analysis using AMOS 26. The main findings indicated a strong impact on a general image of a company, as well as the lack of importance of a green image of the current energy supplier. In the general research approach, there are no visible differences in the impact of the perceived price transparency on the intention to switch the supplier. However, taking into consideration two groups (a low energy bill vs. a high energy bill), some interesting differences are visible. In the markets with low consumers' intention to switch, the strong position of incumbent suppliers is due to their exceptionally strong image in these markets. Spending time on maintenance is the biggest disadvantage for new energy suppliers who, when entering the market, have to look for differentiators.

Study and Analysis of Dividend Policies, Practice and Its Application in Mumbai based Corporate Houses

GIS Business ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Smita Jape
Keyword(s):  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Market Price ◽  
Share Price ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Dividend Policies ◽  
Price Increases ◽  
Dividend Distribution ◽  
Financial Decision ◽  
The Impact

In the present paper an attempt has been made to study dividend policy of Mumbai based companies of India. The study tries to assess the level of perceived awareness about models and use of dividends policies, analyses the factors affecting dividend distribution decisions and evaluates the impact of the same on the financial decision-making of companies. In addition the paper tries to understand the correlation between size of companies and distribution of dividend policies. The results of the research paper show that a majority of the fifty respondent Companies follow a policy of consistent dividend rate which is influenced by profit after tax, and finally the legal requirements. It is further observed that generous dividend or erratic divided policies are not popular choice among fifty respondent companies. The use of traditional method of dividend policies which suggests that market price increases with declaration of dividend is strong and dominant. Followed by the Modiglani Miller Method which indicates that dividend distribution has no impact on valuation. On the contrary it is found that Investment decisions influence share valuation. This is further followed by Walter Model where impact of dividend on share price depends on the IRR visa-a-vis cost of capital) and Gordon Method in which dividend policy has an impact on share valuation. Statistical tests such as Friedmans ANOVA test, Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA, and, Karl Pearsons Coefficient of Correlation analysis are used for analysis and the validity of the collected data is checked by using Cronbachs alpha.

scholarly journals Open innovation: from technology exploitation to creation of superior performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 326-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Mahmoud Zanjirchi ◽  
Negar Jalilian ◽  
Marzieh Shahmohamadi Mehrjardi
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Technology Acquisition ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Nowadays, to develop innovative activities in research and development units, it is desirable to rely on the concept of open innovation to take actions towards the identification of external capabilities of an organization and external knowledge acquisition. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the impact of external technology acquisition (ETA), external technology exploitation (ETE) and culture of innovation (IC) on open innovation (OI) using SEM approach and then examine the amount of the impact of open innovation on organizational performance (OP) and value creation (VC). Design/methodology/approach This study was an applied survey in terms of research purpose and data collection method. The statistical population included all companies in Yazd Science and Technology Park (STP). To collect the data, 109 questionnaires were distributed. The content validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts’ comments, and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was calculated equal to 0.873 for reliability. Findings The results indicated, ETA, ETE and IC had significant and positive effects on OI, and OI by itself had a significant and positive impact on OP and VC. However, the hypothesis of the significant and positive effect of VC on OP was rejected. Originality/value Considering the importance of innovative activities of companies in STPs and the role of OI in achieving the goals of idea-driven companies, the present study evaluated the effects of factors affecting the fulfillment of OI in companies based in STPs in the Yazd province of Iran.

Rent Benefits and Tenants' Attitudes. The Batley Rent Rebate and Allowance Study

1976 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter F. Taylor-Gooby
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Simple Function ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Attitudinal Factors ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACTThis article discusses a study of the factors affecting rent rebate and allowance take-up carried out by Batley Community Development Project. The scope and limitations of an action-research approach in monitoring the impact of publicity, and the importance of attitudinal explanations of the take-up of means-tested benefits are discussed.The research shows that take-up is relatively low, especially in the case of private tenants, and little affected by experimental publicity. Take-up cannot be explained as a simple function of publicity initiatives. Complex attitudinal factors only disclosed in depth-interview affect the impact, relevance and credibility of campaigns. Such factors, and particularly stigma, are likely to limit the potential of publicity for raising the take-up of rent benefits.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Teachers' Performance in Public Elementary Schools in Schools Division of City of Meycauayan, Bulacan

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (11) ◽  
pp. 1095-1205
Author(s):  
Rosalia M. Paz
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Teachers ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Teaching Performance ◽  
Related Factor ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Public Elementary Schools ◽  
Correlational Method ◽  
The Impact

The major concern of this study was to determine the impact of factors affecting teachers' performance of public elementary teachers. The study used the descriptive- correlational method of research in which standardized instruments were the primary data gathering tool. The study respondents were 166 or 55.41 percent of public elementary teachers in cluster A of the Division of Meycauayan City. The results of the study revealed that for the level of contributing factors in teaching performance, much contribution overall rating was obtained in the following factors: (1) Person-related factor, (2) School-related factor, (3) Learner-related Factor and (4) Community-related factor. Meanwhile, on the level of teaching performance, it was revealed based on the result of the study that the following factors were accomplished in terms of (1) Content, Knowledge, and Pedagogy, (2) Learning Environment and Diversity of Learners, (3) Curriculum and Planning, (4) Assessment and Reporting and (5) Plus Factors. The study's findings indicated that the contributing factors in teaching performance such as person-related Factor, school-related Factor, learner-related Factor, and community-related factor correlated to the level of teachers' performance in terms of the five key result areas. The findings of the analysis revealed that the null hypothesis is rejected; hence, the contributing factors significantly impacted teachers' teaching performance.

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