scholarly journals Factors Affecting life Satisfaction of Employees under Financial Threat

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Rizwan Qaisar Danish ◽  
Rabia Shahid ◽  
Hafiz Fawad Ali
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Economic Hardship ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Financial Threat

Purpose- Life satisfaction is a level in which feelings of people are affected positively or negatively about their lives. Employees whose lives are more satisfied are generally more committed with their works, reveal low absenteeism and more efficient in doing duties. This study aims to investigate what factors affect life satisfaction of employees in the banking sector specifically in the Pakistani context.  Design/Methodology- The target population of this study was non-managerial employees of banks in Lahore.  Total 340 questionnaires were distributed among employees in which 60 were filled incomplete and 30 were lost. The data were collected through self-administered questionnaires distributed to 250 respondents.  Findings- The findings of structural equation modeling showed that economic hardship, prospective anxiety, and work stress has a negative impact on life satisfaction. Results also show that economic hardship and prospective anxiety has a positive impact on the financial threat. The financial threat is negatively related to life satisfaction.  Practical Implications- It can also help managers to understand the insight of employee adverse financial decision making. Managers also make guidelines which may minimize all the consequences of psychological distress. It also helps in identifying methods to reduce anxiety, stress and economic hardship.

Psychological factors affecting the behavioral intention of the tourist visiting Southeastern Anatolia

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 425-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sedat Çelik ◽  
Bekir Bora Dedeoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Tourist Behavior ◽  
Travel Motivations

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to reveal the relationship between personality traits, travel motivations, perceived destination quality, overall destination satisfaction and behavioral intentions of domestic tourists. Design/methodology/approach The quantitative research method was used in the study. A survey technique was used to collect data. Data were applied to incoming domestic tourist to Gaziantep and Sanliurfa cities in Southeast Anatolia of Turkey. The data obtained were analyzed by structural equation modeling. Findings The study showed that personal traits “agreeableness” and “conscientiousness” positively affect relaxation motivation. Cultural and relaxation motivations had a positive impact on satisfaction, whereas pleasure-seeking motivation has a negative impact on satisfaction. In addition, overall destination satisfaction is positively affected by destination quality perceptions and affects loyalty in a positive way. Research limitations/implications During the literature review phase, no scale was found according to different destination characteristics (cultural, nature and sea destinations). In this regard, developing new scales to measure destination quality in accordance with different destination types would allow comprehending the subject in a more clear and detailed way. Practical implications The establishment of relationship between variable examined by this study ensures that product and services provided by the destination reach the correct target audience, which brings along the success to destination. For instance, destination management organizations could get information from travel agencies they work with about the characteristics, and motivations of tourists, and could develop their strategies, and plans, accordingly. Originality/value This study has three important contributions. First, revealing the role of personality in tourist behavior; second, their behaviors and attitude before (motivation and personality) during (destination quality and satisfaction) and after visiting (behavioral intentions) were examined; and third, personality, travel motivation, destination quality and satisfaction are discussed together as a model in this study.

scholarly journals A Comparative Study Using Two SEM Techniques on Different Samples Sizes for Determining Factors of Older Employee’s Motivation and Satisfaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 2189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maja Rožman ◽  
Polona Tominc ◽  
Borut Milfelner
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Employee Motivation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Older Employees ◽  
Employee Relationships ◽  
Employee Stress ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this article is to present the relationships among older employee stress, motivation, satisfaction, and relationships in the workplace using two different approaches and different sample sizes. Research was implemented on an initial sample of 1013 older employees. In the next step, six smaller samples were calculated using the random selection of cases, namely samples with 25, 50, 100, 250, 400, and 500 older employees. This way the possible impact of sample size on relationships between latent variables using the covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) and the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) methods was assessed. The results on the larger samples have proved to be quite robust since they were confirmed with both approaches. They indicate that stress has a strong and negative impact on employee relationships and also a negative impact on employee satisfaction. Furthermore, employee relationships have a strong and positive impact on satisfaction and a positive impact on employee motivation. In addition, satisfaction has a strong and positive impact on employee motivation. The present paper helps readers to better understand the difference between the CB-SEM and the PLS-SEM methods. Researchers should be encouraged to use both techniques, even though CB-SEM methods have had a long tradition in management and marketing research since both fields heavily rely on psychometric measurement. From the organizational point of view, conclusions highlight the importance of the impact the variables of older employee stress, motivation, satisfaction and employee relations have on each other in the workplace.

The Effect of Pleasure and Arousal on Satisfaction and Word-of-Mouth: An Empirical Study of the Indian Banking Sector

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gopal Das
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The Impact

During the last decade, the Indian banking sector has shown a remarkable advancement in terms of innovation, growth, and value creation. Behind this development of the Indian banking sector, several factors like customer satisfaction and word-of-mouth (WOM) are responsible. Literature has reported that pleasure and arousal play an important role in customer satisfaction. Investigations have been carried out on the influence of pleasure and arousal on behavioural intentions including satisfaction and WOM. However, there has been no such study for the banking sector. This gap in research has motivated this study. This paper suggests a conceptual model in which pleasure and arousal directly influence satisfaction and WOM. It also tests the impact of satisfaction on WOM. Based on prior literature, several hypotheses stating the linkages among pleasure, arousal, satisfaction, and word-of-mouth were developed. Russell�s framework for pleasure and arousal (emotion) formed the basis of the model. For the purpose of the study, face-to-face interviews with a structured questionnaire were conducted to collect data. Participants included customers above 18 years from both public and private sector banks in three cities namely, Kolkata, Durgapur, and Haldia of West Bengal, India. Data collection was done with the use of area sampling procedure. Out of 500 questionnaires administered, about 310 questionnaires were useable for analysis. The data analysis was done with SPSS 19 and AMOS 18. Structural equation modeling (SEM) using AMOS 18 was applied to explore the links between the constructs in the conceptual model. The overall fit of the conceptual model was assessed using several indices furnished in the AMOS output. The fit index results suggested model fitness with the data. The results of the study indicate that: Pleasure has significant positive and negative impacts on satisfaction and WOM respectively. Arousal has significant negative and positive impact on satisfaction and WOM. Satisfaction has positive significant impact on WOM.

scholarly journals Are social media bad for your employees? : effects of at-work break activities on recovery experiences, job satisfaction, and life satisfaction

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Yi-Sung Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
The United States ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Recovery Experiences ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences

Despite the alleged importance of work breaks, little is known about antecedents and consequences of social media break activities besides non-social media break activities. Since individuals use social media to contact friends and families, find information, and be entertained, this study theorized that engaging in social media break activities while at work can help employees to experience psychological detachment and relaxation during work hours. The purpose of this study was to explore this growingly popular topic of social media use at work by focusing on job demands that may explain why employees perceive social media are vital for them at work. Further, this study seeks to understand when and how employees use social media at work to experience recovery, which, in turn, increases their job satisfaction and life satisfaction. Questionnaires were collected from current hospitality non-managerial and managerial employees in the United States. Structural equation modeling was employed to analyze data. Results of the study confirm that at-work break activities including social and non-social media break activities can be a channel for employees to experience recovery and deal with job demands. Moreover, the results suggest that when employees reported their perceptions of recovery experiences, positive perceptions had a positive impact on job satisfaction and life satisfaction. The findings also indicate that employees who are happy at work have a high life satisfaction. The results fill an empirical gap in the theoretical literature on at-work break activities and recovery. This study offers further insight and empirical evidence about the positive outcomes of both social and non-social media break activities to researchers, practitioners, and human resource professionals.

scholarly journals Managerial Pro-Social Rule Breaking in the Chinese Organizational Context: Conceptualization, Scale Development, and Double-Edged Sword Effect on Employees’ Sustainable Organizational Identification

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 6786
Author(s):  
Yanyan Lv ◽  
Xiaoguang Liu ◽  
Guomin Li ◽  
Yongrok Choi
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Identification ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Leadership Behavior ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Social Rule ◽  
Rule Breaking

Managerial Pro-Social Rule Breaking (MPSRB) is a prevalent leadership behavior in China, characterized by conflict between favor and rule. Despite emerging interest in this behavior, two theoretical questions remain unsolved. First, its definition, dimensions, and measurement in the Chinese context are still lacking or improper; second, its double-edged sword effect on employees’ attitude is rarely empirically examined. This paper conducts three studies to solve these questions. In study 1, based on an analysis of the Chinese traditional culture, three dimensions of MPSRB (i.e., benevolence-based, pragmatic-based, and justice-based) were identified. In study 2, a scale of MPSRB containing 12 items was developed through an interview, preliminary, and formal questionnaire survey. In study 3, employees’ sustainable organizational identification perception (SOIDP) was studied as the dependent variable, to analyze and verify the double-edged sword effect of MPSRB by hierarchical regression and structural equation modeling (SEM) methods on the data gathered through the three stages from 380 employees. The results show that the three dimensions of MPSRB have a direct positive impact on employees’ SOIDP and, simultaneously, they have an indirect negative impact through the mediating role of procedural justice perception.

Role of Platform, Supplier and Medium in Online Trust Formation

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-70
Author(s):  
You Yan ◽  
Zhao Dongmei ◽  
Yang Weining
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Commerce ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Web Design ◽  
Trust Model ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Online Platform ◽  
Online Trust

Research literature suggests that online trust and commitment are the core constructs in building a sustainable electronic commerce relationship. This article investigates the respective roles of the platform, supplier and medium in forming online trust, and determines whether these factors ultimately influence purchase intentions. It seeks to re-examine the trust model by McKnight and identifies how a trust model can be adapted in current business environments. A model is developed and tested by six constructs which have an impact on each other. Survey data from online platform customers (n = 386) are used to test the online trust hypotheses with structural equation modeling. As hypothesized, the results suggest that platform, supplier and medium have a positive relationship with online trust, and especially the platform has the highest positive impact. Among platform sub constructs, the web design, supplier rank and the privacy policy are crucial. After sale service, the company location and price strongly influence the supplier. For the medium sub constructs, 3rd party seals impact the medium more strongly than expert comments and consumer reviews. However, the medium has negative impact on behavioral intentions. The article identifies interesting differences between the original work by McKnight and the findings of this study, but basically concludes that the online trust theory applies to current electronic commerce market. Few studies have examined the role of platform, supplier and medium separately in forming online trust. This study divides platform and supplier into two separate constructs to meet the new market development. The modified model truly reflects the vibrant online platform environment and can provide better insight into managing the platform.

scholarly journals Authentic Leadership and Service Innovative Behavior: Mediating Role of Proactive Personality

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824402198962
Author(s):  
Ozlem Uzunsaf Yamak ◽  
Serife Zihni Eyupoglu
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Authentic Leadership ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Proactive Personality ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Innovative Behavior ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
North Cyprus

The present study aims to examine the effect of authentic leadership (AL) on service innovative behavior (SIB) of employees as well as to identify whether proactive personality (PP) mediates this connection at an individual level. The quantitative cross-sectional study design was utilized to gather information from a study sample which consisted of 428 front-line employees (FLE) working at banks located in North Cyprus. Specifically, the study uses confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), correlation, structural equation modeling (SEM), and bootstrapping techniques to test the hypothesized relationships. The results reveal that both AL and PP have a significant positive effect on SIB; AL has a positive impact on PP of FLE, and PP plays a partial mediating role between AL and SIB of FLE. By relating the study findings, authenticity and proactivity in the banking sector in North Cyprus play a critical role in fostering the innovative behaviors of FLE. The study also discusses the practical and managerial implications, as well as the future scope.

scholarly journals Factors Influence the Adoption of the Islamic Banking System: Customers Perception in Pakistan

ETIKONOMI ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-286
Author(s):  
Muhammad Masood Mir ◽  
Daniyal Iftikhar ◽  
Osama Ahsan ◽  
Nousheen Abbas Naqvi
Keyword(s):  
Customer Service ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Customer Preferences

The purpose of this paper is to analyze customer perceptions of the banking sector after the advent of the Islamic banking system. This research uses structural equation modeling as its analysis tool. The results of the analysis illustrate that the range of customer service and the length of the bank-customer relationship has a positive impact on customer preferences in choosing Islamic banking. This study provides a framework not only for the banking sector but also for other organizations. This study is an effort so that each organizational policy is appropriate to get customer preferences and optimal results in the form of satisfied and loyal customers.JEL Classification: G21, G29

scholarly journals Women Runners in China: Constraints Negotiation Process of Serious Leisure

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 214
Author(s):  
Wenting Zhou ◽  
Yajun Qiu ◽  
Haibo Tian ◽  
Jiao Xu
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Negotiation Process ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Serious Leisure ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Constraint Negotiation

The constraint negotiation process is a prominent part of serious leisure, and leisure-oriented women runners in China may behave differently in this process. An adjusted model was proposed to examine the constraint negotiation process of serious leisure for women runners. An online questionnaire was conducted that contained 239 valid samples measuring the participation, intrinsic motivation, constraints and negotiation of women runners. The structure of variables was confirmed based on the good results of reliability and validity test. Then the structural equation modeling results showed that constraints had a negative impact and negotiation had a positive impact on participation. Negotiation acts on constraints to reduce their negative perception. Furthermore, intrinsic motivation has a significant positive effect on negotiation. There are high intrinsic motivation and fewer constraints reporting for women runners under high negotiation in serious leisure. The results provide additional explanation for the serious leisure participation of women runners. Future research should integrate women’s life experiences to better understand the behavior revealed in this study.

Factors affecting attendees continued use of mobile event applications

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmet Bulent Ozturk ◽  
Wei Wei ◽  
Nan Hua ◽  
Ruoxi Qi
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Performance Expectancy ◽  
Effort Expectancy ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Based on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT2), the purpose of this study was to examine users’ continued usage intention of mobile event application (MEA) technology. Design/methodology/approach A self-administered online survey was used to collect the study data from 407 MEA users, and structural equation modeling was used to test the study’s hypotheses. Findings The study’s results revealed that users’ continued usage behavior was positively influenced by effort expectancy, performance expectancy, habit, facilitating condition and perceived security. The study’s results further indicated that personal innovativeness had a positive impact on effort expectancy and performance expectancy. Practical implications The findings of the current study deliver important practical implications for event organizers and event technology vendors for identifying factors affecting MEA users’ continued usage intention. Originality/value By extending UTAUT2, the current study is one of the first studies that examined users’ intention to continue to use MEA technology.

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