scholarly journals Motivational Factors Underlying the Intention Of Herbal Soap Entrepreneurs To Obtain Halal Certificate In Malaysia

2022 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Salme Yahya ◽  
Mazita Mokhtar
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Theory ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Research Tool ◽  
Soap Industry ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Motivation Factors ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
Mimetic Isomorphism

The goal of this study is to determine the motivation factors underlying Herbal soap entrepreneurs‘ intention to obtain Halal certificate in Malaysia. This is a quantitative study that employs questionnaires as a research tool and uses Dimaggio and Powell's (1983) model on institutional theory to study the intention of Herbal soap entrepreneur in getting Halal certificate. The study predicted that there are positive links between Malaysian Herbal soap entrepreneurs’ motivation factors (coercive isomorphism, normative isomorphism and mimetic isomorphism) and the intention to obtain a Halal certificate. This study will have significant implications for various Halal stakeholders. Furthermore, despite the fact that many studies have focused primarily on the Halal food sector, there is a need for more research into the Halal Herbal soap market. More empirical and non-empirical research is needed to reveal more concerns with Halal certification in the Herbal soap industry.

Emerging Halal food market: an Institutional Theory of Halal certificate implementation

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (9) ◽  
pp. 987-997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Syazwan Ab Talib ◽  
Siti Salwa Md. Sawari ◽  
Abu Bakar Abdul Hamid ◽  
Thoo Ai Chin
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Theory ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Alternative View ◽  
Institutional Perspective ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Motivation Factors ◽  
Food Market ◽  
Halal Food

Purpose The emergence of the Halal food market as one of the largest consumer food markets has encouraged firms to implement Halal food certification. However, the theoretical gap in Halal studies and the unequal focus of Halal food certification research prove the deficiency of theoretical development and understanding. Hence, this paper aims to ascertain the theoretical background of Halal food certificate implementation. Design/methodology/approach The paper reviews and synthesises literature focusing on Halal certification, food certification and the Institutional Theory factors that could potentially explain the impetus of Halal food certificate implementation. Findings The Institutional Theory offers a suitable explanation that grounds the motivation to implement Halal food certification. The highly institutionalised Halal industry comprising government regulations, Muslim demands for Halal foods and intense industry competition instigate Halal food certificate implementation. Three propositions are presented and a conceptual model is developed. Research limitations/implications The notions of this paper are based on the institutional perspective, i.e. the external motivation factors. An alternative view on a management theory that explains the internal motivation factors would provide a more comprehensive interpretation of reasons to implement Halal food certification. Nevertheless, the Institutional Theory offers strong understandings behind the motivation to implement Halal food certification. Practical implications Discussions and propositions from this paper could contribute to theory formation that is unique to Halal or Muslim food certification. This paper could also provide a sense of direction for researchers in mapping out future research undertakings. Originality/value The paper presents a valuable understanding of the dynamic of the Institutional Theory in the field of Halal food certification. It is the first attempt that considers the institutional isomorphism of government decree, consumer demand and inter-firm competition as motivation factors of Halal food certificate implementation.

CLIL as a pathway for cross-curricular and translingual classroom practices: A comparative quantitative study on Scottish and Spanish teachers’ views

2021 ◽  
pp. 136216882110324
Author(s):  
Xabier San Isidro
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Classroom Practice ◽  
Classroom Practices ◽  
Research Tool ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Pilot Testing ◽  
Final Questionnaire

Despite the numerous attempts to characterize Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), the specialized literature has shown a dearth of cross-contextual studies on how stakeholders conceptualize classroom practice. This article presents the results of a two-phase comparative quantitative study on teachers’ views on CLIL design, implementation and results in two different contexts, Scotland ( n = 127) and Spain ( n = 186). The first phase focused on the creation, pilot-testing and validation of the research tool. The second phase consisted in administering the final questionnaire and analysing the results. The primary goals were (1) to ascertain whether practitioners’ perceptions on CLIL effects and classroom practices match the topics addressed by research; and (2) to analyse and compare teachers’ views in the two contexts. The study offers interesting insights into the main challenges in integrating language and content. Besides providing a conceptual framework for identifiable classroom practice, findings revealed that both cohorts shared broadly similar perceptions, although the Spanish respondents showed more positive views and significantly higher support for this approach.

scholarly journals Próba ewaluacji „dziennika” jako narzędzia badawczego

Neofilolog ◽  
1970 ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Marek Derenowski
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Journal Writing ◽  
Teacher Behaviors ◽  
Research Tool ◽  
The Other ◽  
Classroom Dynamics ◽  
Other Hand

This article focuses on the use of teacher journals as an empirical tool. Journals are often perceived as subjective and self-indulgent, resulting from lack of criticism or lack of experience in journal writing. On the other hand, journals can help in investigating such aspects as learner behavior, classroom dynamics or teacher behaviors. Undoubtedly journals help teachers to become more reflective. However, the obvious advantages, the journals are not the most favored empirical research tool.

Aliansi Strategis dan Kinerja Perusahaan: Perspektif Teori Institusional

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-90
Author(s):  
Rebi Fara Handika
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Institutional Theory ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Strategic Alliance ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Theory Point ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract   This paper discussed the company's motive to join a strategic alliance from the institutional theory point of view. The theory views that strategic alliances are considered as the medium to acquire legitimation from the environment. Such legitimation then improves the company’s competitive positions and performance. Further, we propose the framework to discuss the relationship between strategic alliances and a company’s performance. The paper proceeds as follows: in the next section, we discuss the institutional theory, the strategic alliance, and firm performance. Afterward, we develop the propositions and discuss the implications for future empirical research.   Abstrak   Artikel ini membahas motif perusahaan untuk bergabung dengan aliansi strategis dari sudut pandang teori institusional. Teori ini memandang bahwa aliansi strategis dianggap sebagai media untuk memperoleh legitimasi dari lingkungan. Legitimasi tersebut kemudian dipercayai akan meningkatkan posisi kompetitif dan kinerja perusahaan. Selanjutnya, kami mengusulkan framework untuk membahas hubungan antara aliansi strategis dan kinerja perusahaan. Artikel ini akan dilanjutkan sebagai berikut: pada bagian berikutnya, kita membahas teori institusional, aliansi strategis, dan kinerja perusahaan. Setelah itu, kami mengembangkan proposisi dan membahas implikasi untuk penelitian empiris di masa depan.

Is it Really so 'Strategic'?

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 13-22
Author(s):  
Przemyslaw Lech
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Enterprise Systems ◽  
Operational Efficiency ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Current Level ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Motivational Factor ◽  
It Infrastructure ◽  
Productivity Paradox

This paper presents empirical research on motivational factors for investing in Enterprise Systems (ES), based on the survey conducted among project leaders. The results show that enterprises make investments in ES mostly to increase operational efficiency, provide managers with more accurate information and, which is interesting, to be able to continue the operations on the current level. Almost one third of examined enterprises indicated the replacement of an inefficient IT infrastructure with a new one enabling smooth operation of current business processes as the most important motivational factor for investments. The results of the research presented in this paper may help to understand the productivity paradox as they prove that many enterprises treat IT as a commodity rather than a strategic asset that generates significant business gains.

Creating Global Competitiveness through Culture and Religion

2014 ◽  
pp. 335-347
Author(s):  
Angelo A. Camillo ◽  
Svetlana Holt ◽  
Joan Marques ◽  
Jianli Hu
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Global Competitiveness ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Muslim Countries ◽  
National Economic ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industries ◽  
Global Coordination ◽  
Warehousing And Distribution

The Halal food industry is of fundamental significance to Muslims around the world as it assures safety and security in their dietary requirements and consumption, which must be Syariah compliant. In Muslim countries especially, the Halal industry is a vital contributor to societal development and national economic growth. Additionally, over the last decade marketers around the globe, too, have been strategically promoting and strengthening the Halal food industry by targeting primarily critical geographic clusters with large Muslim populations. Although the production, certification, and global coordination effort appears to be made largely by Malaysian and Indonesian authorities, the industry is still very fragmented, and scholars attempting to obtain reliable and valid data face serious challenges. Nevertheless, data gathered from non-academic sources indicate that the global Halal market (food and non-food) is estimated to be in excess of US $2.3 trillion, and the volume of the global Halal food sector alone is reaching US $700 billion annually. The portion of the non-food sector is estimated to be even greater, with chemical, healthcare, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries to name just a few. Furthermore, the Syariah compliant services, which include finance and banking, logistic, warehousing, and distribution, are rapidly gaining acceptance in the global Halal market. The Halal industry within the global context is an under researched field of study in scientific literature, in business, and in social science. This chapter investigates the strategies used by marketers to globalize the Halal food industry with the aim to gain and sustain international competitive advantage.

How Does Terrorism Change the Business Landscape for Firms?

2022 ◽  
pp. 267-293
Author(s):  
Luis Alfonso Dau ◽  
Elizabeth M. Moore ◽  
Max Abrahms
Keyword(s):  
International Relations ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Institutional Theory ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Firm Behavior ◽  
Memory Theory ◽  
Firm Creation ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
The Face ◽  
New Framework

This chapter introduces a new framework for understanding firm creation and firm behavior in the face of terrorism and its ensuing risks such as institutional disruption. There is surprisingly scant theoretical or empirical research on how terrorism impacts firms and their ability to be agile in the face of risk. The extant strategic management literature is underdeveloped for making such assessments because it largely ignores the socio-cognitive impact of collective traumas on society. Building on the traditional assumptions of institutional theory from strategic management, the authors incorporate cosmopolitan memory theory from the field of international relations to offer a theoretically grounded set of testable predictions about terrorism's effects on both new and existing firms.

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