scholarly journals Influence Mechanism of Organizational Flexibility on Enterprise Competitiveness: The Mediating Role of Organizational Innovation

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Guodong Ni ◽  
Heng Xu ◽  
Qingbin Cui ◽  
Yaning Qiao ◽  
Ziyao Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Organizational Innovation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Organizational Strategies ◽  
Construction Operations ◽  
Organizational Flexibility ◽  
Enterprise Competitiveness

Organizational success heavily relies on the competitiveness of products and services under rapidly changing market conditions. This enterprise competitiveness becomes more critical for project-based enterprises as modernization of the Chinese construction industry creates greater challenges and uncertainty in construction operations, which determines the sustainable advantages of enterprises to a certain degree. Traditional wisdom focuses on cost efficiency, asset differentiation, and service performance to gain competitive advantages. This paper explores the influence of organizational flexibility and organizational innovation on enterprise competitiveness for Chinese construction organizations. A designed structured questionnaire was developed and conducted targeting the project-based enterprises in China’s construction industry and is accompanied by a structural equation modeling analysis. Results indicate a positive impact of organizational flexibility on enterprise competitiveness along with a mediation role of organizational innovation. The study concludes that new organizational strategies are required for Chinese project-based enterprises to maintain enterprise competitiveness in order to realize the sustainable development of enterprises.

Organizational structure and innovation performance

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 334-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alisher Tohirovich Dedahanov ◽  
Changjoon Rhee ◽  
Junghyun Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Organizational Innovation ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Innovative Behavior ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Republic

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the mediating role of innovative behavior on the relationships between organizational structure, such as centralization, formalization, integration, and organizational innovation performance. Design/methodology/approach The authors collected data from 140 functional managers of manufacturing organizations in the Republic of Korea. The authors used structural equation modeling procedure to evaluate the validity of proposed hypotheses. Findings The results suggest that innovative behavior mediates the links among centralization, formalization, and organizational innovation performance. However, the findings indicate that innovative behavior does not mediate the relationship between integration and organizational innovation performance. Originality/value This work is the first to examine the mediating role of innovative behavior on the associations among centralization, integration, and organizational innovation performance.

Organizational flexibility and project portfolio performance: the roles of innovation, absorptive capacity and environmental dynamism

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Aamir Saeed ◽  
Yuanyuan Jiao ◽  
Muhammad Mohsin Zahid ◽  
Humaira Tabassum ◽  
Shazia Nauman
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Portfolio Performance ◽  
Project Portfolio ◽  
Environmental Dynamism ◽  
Organizational Flexibility ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThe aim of the current study is to empirically assess the effects of organizational flexibility on project portfolio (PP) performance, with the mediating role of innovation and moderating effects of environmental dynamism (ED) and absorptive capability (AC).Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 173 manufacturing firms and analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) with the help of a partial least squares (PLS) approach.FindingsResults show that innovation partially mediates the relationship between organizational flexibility and PP performance. Furthermore, the moderating effect of ED between organizational flexibility and innovation was analyzed. Additionally, AC also observed as a moderator between innovation and PP performance.Originality/valueBased on the resource-based view, this study contributes to the literature by addressing the roles of innovation, ED and AC in the relationship between organizational flexibility and PP performance. Implications for managers also discussed in the end; for example, to be more competitive, they should incorporate flexibility into the firm to encourage innovation. It also emphasizes to select new innovative opportunities that correspondingly have effects on the PP performance.

scholarly journals Using Conflict Management in Improving Owners and Contractors Relationship Quality in the Construction Industry: The Mediation Role of Trust

SAGE Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824401989883 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kolawole Iyiola ◽  
Husam Rjoub
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Management ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
The Relationship

This study investigates conflict management climate as perceived by the owners and contractors significantly affect trust and relationship quality in the Nigerian construction industry. This empirical study also assesses trust as a mediator between conflict management climate and relationship quality. Data gathered from 426 owners and contractors employees in the Nigerian construction industry were used to verify the abovementioned relationships via structural equation modeling. The results show that conflict management climate significantly predicted trust and relationship quality. Trust significantly predicted relationship quality and partially mediates the relationship between conflict management climate and relationship quality. This study contributes to theory within this research by showing trust and relationship quality is significantly affected when owners and contractors are aware of the conflict management climate. The study offers important practical implications for managing conflict management between owners and contractors in the construction industry. Insights into future research directions are also documented.

scholarly journals The Impact of Project Manager Soft Competences on Project Sustainability

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (16) ◽  
pp. 6537
Author(s):  
Jian Xue ◽  
Zeeshan Rasool ◽  
Aqsa Gillani ◽  
Ahmad Imran Khan
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Project Manager ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Project Sustainability ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Given

The current study suggests a different and innovative view by testing a unique combination of variables, which are unproven in a single model for the purpose of increasing the ratio of sustainable projects. The project manager can use the model to look their projects and can compose necessary changes for better outcomes. The study objects to postulate the competence breach of project managers with regard to sustainability, and to deliver direction that how to fulfill the research gap. The given work is centered on the result of project supervisor soft capabilities on project sustainability mediated by innovation. To achieve this aim, deductive approach was adopted. The sample size of the study was 242 respondents, and data were collected from software houses. The collected data were then analyzed by doing the structural equation modeling in PLS-SEM in order to examine the relationships. The outcomes demonstrate positive impact of project manager soft competences on project sustainability and mediating impact of innovation among the relationship of project manager soft competences and project sustainability. Innovation is directly linked to project sustainable development, and was accepted, which aligns with the previous studies. This research reflects the role of project manager soft competences on innovation and project sustainability. The study is unique in its scope and implications as the focus is upon empirical investigation of the project manager soft competences and project sustainability in the context of Pakistan.

The nexus between entrepreneurial orientation and performance: enabling roles of absorptive capacity

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismail Raisal ◽  
Arun Kumar Tarofder ◽  
Aboobucker Ilmudeen
Keyword(s):  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Medium Enterprises

PurposeDeveloping countries’ economic growth very much depend on the successful performance of entrepreneurial-oriented firms. Entrepreneurial orientation (EO) is a valuable conjecturer of firm success. This study mainly focuses on analyzing the effect of EO on the firm performance (FP) with the mediating role of absorptive capacity (ACAP).Design/methodology/approachTo test the hypothetical model, we collected 226 valid responses from senior managers of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The structural equation modeling technique is performed and research hypotheses are validated.FindingsThe findings show that the strong causal relations exit between EO, ACAP and FP. In brief, EO was found to be a predictor of ACAP, and ACAP has a strong positive impact on FP. Moreover, ACAP substantiated to be a mediator between EO and FP.Research limitations/implicationsA notable ramification of this finding is that for SMEs to enhance their performance via EO, the presence of ACAP as a mediator is essential.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study can be used as a basis to consider EO to increase firms' level of ACAP and to enhance FP. As a whole, the findings offer pragmatic insights for SMEs and pertinent stakeholders.Originality/valueSo far, little is known about the interrelationship between EO, ACAP and FP. Importantly, the mediating role of ACAP between EO and FP has remained unexplored. This study fills this gap in the existing literature.

Self-esteem and transformational leadership

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 815-831 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kurt Matzler ◽  
Florian Andreas Bauer ◽  
Todd A. Mooradian
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Leadership Behavior ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Evaluation

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether transformational leadership behavior is a function of the leader’s own self-respect and his/her evaluation of being capable, significant, and worthy (self-esteem). It is also tested whether transformational leadership is related to innovation success. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected from 411 entrepreneurs and managing directors of small- and medium-sized Austrian companies. The proposed hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling (PLS). Findings – A strong and significant relationship between self-esteem and transformational leadership was found. Furthermore, data analyses revealed that transformational leadership has a positive impact on innovation success. Originality/value – This study reveals the important but heretofore neglected role of self-esteem, defined as a manager’s overall self-evaluation of his/her competences, as an important predictor of transformational leadership.

scholarly journals Exploring the Role of Emotion in the Relationship Between Museum Image and Tourists’ Behavioral Intention: The Case of Three Museums in Xi’an

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 559 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenshan Xu ◽  
Hong Zhang ◽  
Chunhui Zhang ◽  
Man Xu ◽  
Nan Dong
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Negative Emotion ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Cultural Image ◽  
Cognitive Motivation ◽  
The Relationship

As a crucial part of cultural tourism, museums can represent the cultural image of a destination. From the perspective of emotion, this study adopted structural equation modeling to examine the correlation between emotion, museum image, and behavioral intention of tourists. Additionally, the mediating effects of cognitive motivation (overall stratification) and emotional motivation (positive and negative emotion) on the paradigm of "museum image–behavioral intention" were compared and analyzed. This research was undertaken at three museums in Xi’an, China, with 893 valid questionnaires collected. The results showed that the image of the museum has a significant impact on tourists' emotions and a significant positive impact on overall satisfaction and behavioral intention. Moreover, tourists' emotions significantly influence the overall satisfaction and behavioral intention; they play different mediating effects between museum image and behavioral intention. Finally, managerial and theoretical implications were discussed.

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 A model of Factors Influencing Behavioral Intention to Use Internet Banking and the Moderating Role of Anxiety: Evidence from Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ha Nam Khanh Giao ◽  
Bui Nhat Vuong
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Internet Banking ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Behavioral Intention To Use ◽  
Moderating Role

Internet banking is becoming a new focus as the number of internet users and its benefits are increasing worldwide and its benefits. However, the degree of intent to use internet banking is still a question of interest. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors affecting attitude and behavioral intention to use internet banking in Viet Nam, as well as the moderating role of anxiety, will be examined. Totally, 584 questionnaires were collected for the final analysis. The results fromthe partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) using the SmartPLS 3.0 program showed that facilitating condition, performance expectancy, social influence, perceived credibility, and effort expectancy had a positive impact on attitude and behavioral intention to use internet banking. Besides, anxiety decreased behavioral intention and it also dampened the positive relationship between attitude and behavioral intention. The findings of this study could help banks to improve their service to attract more users. Besides, the use of internet banking could reduce thefrequency to a bank that indirectly reduces costs.

scholarly journals Knowledge sharing and innovation capability at both individual and organizational levels: An empirical study from Vietnam’s telecommunication companies

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuan Phong Nham ◽  
Tuyet-Mai Nguyen ◽  
Nam Hoai Tran ◽  
Hao Anh Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Organizational Innovation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Firm Innovation ◽  
Telecommunication Companies ◽  
Organizational Levels

AbstractThis paper aims at investigating the relationship between knowledge sharing activities and innovation capability at both individual and organizational levels. By reviewing extensive literature, a conceptual framework is built with integrating three factors: knowledge sharing, individual innovation capability and firm innovation capability. This study applies structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze the data collected from 392 employees working at major Vietnam’s telecommunication companies. Empirical results show that knowledge sharing including knowledge donating, knowledge collecting play an important role in improving individual innovation capability. There is no direct link between knowledge collecting and organizational innovation capability, while knowledge donating has direct positive impact on product and managerial innovation. Furthermore, the individual innovation capability acts as a mediating variable between knowledge sharing practices and firm innovation capability. Implications for academics and practitioners are provided in this study.

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