scholarly journals Factors Affecting Subjective Norms in Use and Have a Private Vehicle in Makassar, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Hafram ◽  
Abdul Hafid Hasim

Private vehicles are already a major requirement to carry out daily activities. The extent to which the influence of beliefs and motivations on subjective norm in meeting transportation needs in Makassar. Questionnaires were used to obtain primary data in the study, the survey contained questions related to the personal aspects of subjective norms that influenced the beliefs and motivations of respondents who chose to use private vehicles whether cars or motorcycles. Then, the sample used amounted to 200 to be distributed using a random proportional random sampling method adjusted at the level of education, age, and monthly income. The analysis used is multiple regression descriptions, it used with SPSS Program. The result is that there is significant influence between normative belief to attitude with a coefficient value of 0.631 and there is the impact of motivation on the position with a ratio value equal to 0.648. Of the two independent variables indicate the influence of a large enough person in choosing a private vehicle. The greater power comes from within the family of both parents, wife, husband, and child. The other influence is the social status that forces a person to own a private vehicle.

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 719-722
Author(s):  
Yanping Zhao

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the farmers’ income and to analyze the factors affecting the farmers’ income as well as rural life during the People’s Commune period. Design/methodology/approach The study’s data are drawn from unique account books of production team and a great deal of rural archives from the aspects of commune, production brigade and production team during the People’s Commune period. Findings The fate of the people’s commune is closely related to the income of its members. This study tries to explore the answers to “what determines members’ income” and “what influences their income,” which include the impact of the materialization on farmers’ income, the gender structure of the household labor force, the life cycle of the family and the population and so on. The main reason for farmers’ income differentiation is the difference in the demographic structure of the farmers, while the social system and traditional culture strengthen the role of this factor. Originality/value The biggest feature of the study is that it deeply explored the unique account books of production team from a micro-view, and studied the issue of People’s Commune from the level of farmers using the methods of historical textual research and mathematical analysis. This study is a supplement of the research on the family level which has long been lacked in the academic community.


2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Verena Winardi Kusumo

<p>E-tailers need to know what are customer‟s preferences to use online shop for fashionable<br />products. So the purpose of this research is to describe the impact of independent variables like<br />perceived-price, word-of-mouth, perceived-site-quality, perceived-vendor-reputation, structural<br />assurance, brand image, and buyer attitude in using online shop. The sample of the study consist of 180<br />respondents by using purposive sampling method. Primary data will be analyzed by SEM (Structural<br />Equation Modelling). The results show that buyer attitude is directly affected by perceived-price. Brand<br />image is affected by perceived-vendor-reputation and structural assurance. Buyer attitude is affected by<br />brand image. Using online shop variable is affected by buyer attitude. Other result shows that brand<br />image isn‟t affected by word-of-mouth and perceived-site-quality..<br />Keywords: behavior, price, WOM, quality, reputation, assurance</p>


Author(s):  
   Mohamed El Amin Mahmoud Mohamed - Rami Osama El Ali

This study aimed to identify factors that affecting on Saudi consumer choice for shopping malls in Najran city. The study problem was determining those factors that drive Saudi consumer to shopping in those malls. The Statistical hypotheses that examined the impact of the following factors on consumer choice to shopping malls in najran were formulated: mall environment, the products offered at the mall, the price, the promotion, the location of the mall, mall employees, the family atmosphere and entertainment. To get the results, this study used descriptive analytical approach according to primary data that collected through questionnaire tool and secondary data that collected from books and scientific articles related to the subject. The study reached that there is significant statistical impact of the following variables: mall environment, verity of products, products prices. Promotion, mall place, mall employee’s services, and family atmosphere and entertainments on consumer choice to shopping malls in Najran. The more important recommendations of the study are the shopping malls must pay attention to provide some entertainment for customers of all ages with a view to attract them to the shopping malls.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 9-22
Author(s):  
Bharat Rai

The main objective this study is to identify the factors affecting the consumer brand preference in the choice of car in Kathmandu, Nepal. The study examines how the price perception, appearance perception and brand personality affect in the consumer brand preference in the buying of car in Nepalese market. The study focuses on how the consumer preferred to select the car and which factor has the more prominent role for brand preference and selection of car. Primary data has been used in the study. The structured questionnaire has been used for collection of primary data. Convenient sampling technique has been used to collect information from the respondents and 265 respondents have been taken from customers buying car in Kathmandu. Descriptive statistical analysis, correlation analysis and path analysis have been used to diagnose data collected to draw valid conclusions using SPSS AMOS 21. Price perception, appearance perception and brand personality are taken as independent variables to explore the degree of relationship with consumer behavior and to explore the impact of these variables on consumer behavior while making decision to purchase a car. Correlation showed that all independent variables have significant relationship with dependent variable. The path analysis showed that there is a significant impact of appearance perception and brand personality on consumer behavior in buying of car but price perception has no significant impact on consumer behavior in buying of car in Nepalese market.


Author(s):  
Hamed Othman Fallatah ◽  
Mohd Al'ikhsan Bin Ghazali ◽  
Ahmed A.A. Shehab

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of rumors on both individuals and the society at large in Saudi Arabia. Over the past several decades, the Internet has dramatically changed the manner in which modern society communicates. In particular, online media have altered how rumors are transmitted, from hearing those rumors - ranging from word of mouth among people to misleading online messages. Although the manner in which rumors are circulated has evolved over time, only a few studies have been conducted on the dynamics of how rumor spreads on the social media in Saudi Arabia. It is worthwhile to discuss the impact of rumors on individuals and the society in Saudi Arabia and determine the factors affecting the impact of rumors in Saudi Arabia. In this research study, two variables have been discussed, i.e. dependent and independent variables: the impact of rumors on both individuals and the society at Saudi Arabia, which shows dependency upon independent variables such as Uncertainty, Belief, Motivational Factors and Self-Enhancement. Quantitative research method has been used for this study that entails a total of 200 used survey questionnaires to collect vital information regarding the topic of investigation.


Author(s):  
Mulyadi Mulyadi ◽  
Arif Rahman Hakim

Objective - This research aims to analyze the impact of residential relocation to the change in social and economic conditions of the beneficiary. This change is then used to analyze whether it is related to the decision for selling, or putting out to lease, the relocation house. Methodology/Technique - Primary data is collected from 68 samples which are chosen by an area sampling method. The focus of the sample is on houses which are built between 2008 and 2010. The variables applied cover perception about the state of the relocation house, perceptions of change in social and economic conditions, perceptions of housing characteristics and perceptions of the existence of another residential house. This research uses a mixed method for analyzing and interpreting the results. A binary response model is used for quantitative analysis. Findings - The results shows that there is no significant change in the social and economic conditions of the beneficiary. The logistics model indicates there is no direct correlation between perceptions of the change in social economic conditions to the decision for selling or renting a relocation house. Novelty - The study looks at decisions for selling or renting s relocation house. Type of Paper - Empirical Keywords: Relocation; Speculative Motive on Housing; Binary Respond Model.


2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 138-150
Author(s):  
Muhammad Intisar Alam

The study addresses broadly the performance related issues as to what extent is the impact of various factors responsible in terms of retailers for doing business with manufacturers in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) sector at Dhaka in Bangladesh. The theoretical framework was designed based on the literature and hence two hypotheses were formulated. The samples were selected by Proportionate Stratified Sampling method. The data were collected by distributing 10 items questionnaires to 50 retailers under different categories in Dhaka. The questionnaire was developed on the basis of exploratory research which were used to measure retailers attitude. Data collected were sorted out and keyed in into SPSS and were analyzed using descriptive statistics to answer the research question. Using the Factor analysis we have extracted four factors and named those factors as Manufacturer’s Production Standard, Managerial Efficiency, Promotional Capability and Customer Solution Capability. The result of the Multiple Regression analysis showed that there is a significant relationship between retailers’ attitude (dependent variable) and the factors determined in the factor analysis (independent variables). Together the independent variables explained 67.9% of the variance of the dependable variables whereas the remaining 32.1% was due to unidentified variables. Therefore the results of the study definitely play a vital role and leave an ever lasting impact to be used in decision making by retailers and the entire company as a whole. Moreover this study can be used as a reference for the future studies to understand the perceptions and opinions of the other channel members in addition to retailers as well.


account ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophia Andini

PENGARUH OPINI AUDIT DAN PERTUMBUHAN PERUSAHAAN TERHADAPPERGANTIAN KANTOR AKUNTAN PUBLIK Sophia [email protected] Program Studi Akuntansi Fakultas Bisnis Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis KalbisABSTRACT   This study aims to determine the factors affecting audit switching on manufacturing companies listedat Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). These factors include the audit opinion and companies’ growth.This study used a population of companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). In addition,this study analyzed the impact of independent variables of the firm turnover using logistic regressionanalysis. Sampling was carried out in this study using purposive sampling method, which is a samplingmethod based on the characteristics or certain characteristics that are considered to have anything tojointed closely with the known properties of the population. Testing of the 188 companies listed onIndonesia Stock Exchange period 2013-2017 states that the audit opinion and company’s growth haveno significant effect on audit switching. Keywords:  auditor switch, audit opinion, companies’ growth, and manufacturing companies  ABSTRAK  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pergantianKantor Akuntan Publik (KAP) pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar pada Bursa EfekIndonesia (BEI). Faktor tersebut meliputi opini audit dan pertumbuhan perusahaan. Penelitianini menggunakan populasi perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia(BEI). Selain itu, penelitian ini menganalisis dampak variabel – variable independen terhadappergantian Kantor Akuntan Publik (KAP) sebagai variabel dependen dengan menggunakananalisis regresi logistik. Pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini dilakukan denganmenggunakan metode purposive sampling yang merupakan metode pengambilan sampelberdasarkan ciri-ciri atau karakteristik tertentu yang dipandang mempunyai sangkut-pautyang erat dengan sifat populasi yang sudah diketahui. Penilitian dari 188 perusahaan yangterdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2013-2017 menjelaskan bahwa opini audit, danpertumbuhan perusahaan tidak berpengaruh significant terhadap pergantian Kantor AkuntanPublik. Kata kunci: pergantian Kantor Akuntan Publik, opini audit, pertumbuhan perusahaan danperusahaan manufaktur


2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamsher Singh ◽  
Ameet Sao

The retail sector is growing a faster pace in India due to demographic shift in population and growing middle class. It is an opportunity for both organized and unorganized sectors. The purpose of this article is to study the customer perception and shopping experience about organized and unorganized retailing with special reference to Delhi and NCR and find out whether the preferences for organized and unorganized retailing are dependent or independent demographic characteristics of consumers. The study has used the primary data collected from 200 respondents through survey method using structured questionnaire. Convenient sampling method was used during the


2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 248
Author(s):  
Hossin Ostadi ◽  
Nastran Monsef

Profitability is an important factor to show this articledoeswhat is the role of the intermediary bank to collect your savings and allocation of loans.  Given the importance of profitability indicators in this study, the factors affecting the profitability of commercial banks in Iranare analyzedwith emphasis on the degree of centralization and bank deposits. Dependent variable is indicators of profitability (ROE, ROA) and bank deposits, bank size, bank capital, focus on liquidity and banking requirements are independent variables. Correlation analysis and OLS regression are used and the research period is 1381 to 1390 that the country's territory where bank branches.Our results indicate that the effect of bank size on profitability is positive and the increase in bank size on profitability is increased. Impact on the profitability of bank deposits is positive, ie increasing the profitability of bank deposits increased. Finally, the impact of bank concentration on profitability is positive. Increasing the bank's focus profitability increases. Moreover, the results adversely affect the liquidity of the index is profit. 


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