scholarly journals Store Environment and Impulsive Buying: The Changing Dynamics of Consumer Behavior

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahwish Sindhu ◽  
Michael J. Kloep
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Shopping Malls ◽  
African Region ◽  
Product Pricing ◽  
Impulsive Buying ◽  
Store Environment ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Retail Shopping

The objective of this study is to identify the contribution of a store environment—through the urge to buy impulsively—to impulse buying. A “survival of the fittest” approach is reaching its peak in business; therefore, this competitive attitude is pushing businesses and markets to be optimally attractive. A majority of brand-conscious people are attracted to the ambiance of shopping places in addition to product features and prices. Dubai-UAE is emerging into the global limelight as the top retail shopping destination in the Middle East North African region because 62% of the world’s leading retail brands are present there. Primary data, using a closed-ended, 5-point Likert scale questionnaire, was collected from the customers of the prominent shopping malls operating in Dubai. This data was intended to explore the role of store environments and their antecedents (e.g., music, light, layout, and employees) in impulsive buying. The analysis used structure equation modeling, which revealed that there exists a significant connectivity amongst store and mall environments, impulsive buying, and the urge to buy impulsively. Furthermore, mediation of the “urge to buy impulsively” is explored. Based on these findings, conglomerates, Small and Medium Enterprises should focus on the ambiance of the stores and malls rather than merely focusing on the product pricing and functionality.

scholarly journals Impact of ethical practices on small and medium enterprises’ performance in Saudi Arabia: An Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Turki S. Abalala ◽  
Mazharul M. Islam ◽  
Mohammad M. Alam
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Ethical Practice ◽  
Ethical Practices ◽  
Ethical Policy ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose: The real challenge of establishing and maintaining business ethics in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has become a global issue. We investigated the driving forces of ethical practices (EP) and its contribution to the overall performance in businesses.Design/methodology/approach: This study collected primary data from 117 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia by using a well-designed questionnaire survey amongst SMEs and draw inferences using the structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis.Findings/results: Findings suggested that top management’s characters and ethical commitment, ethical policy and culture of the organisation and external pressure positively influence the ethical practice in the organisation, which leads to a significant positive impact on both financial and non-financial performances of SMEs. But the level of fraud and corruption and the level of monitoring show a mixed moderating effect on the relationships between ethical practice in the organisation and business performance.Practical implications: The findings of this research will help SMEs’ administrators and managers, as well as the companies to instil workplace ethics, which manages the level of business performance. The policymakers and other relevant authorities can also utilise the outcomes of this study to develop ethical policy guidelines and frameworks to improve SMEs’ competitiveness and sustain their companies in the long run.Originality/value: The unique feature of this research is that both the causes and effects of EP are considered in one integrated model. This gives a more vivid picture of the ethical issue in a business organisation.

STRATEGI PENINGKATAN KEUNGGULAN BERSAING IKM: PERAN PEMBELAJARAN ORGANISASI DAN INOVASI

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-56
Author(s):  
Edi Sugiono ◽  
Suryono Efendi
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This study aims to analyze the role of organizational learning and innovation in improving the competitive advantage of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Mojokerto area. The study was conducted using primary data obtained from the distribution of questionnaires. In total, there were 100 IKM leaders in Mojokerto who became the respondents in this study. Hypothesis testing is done by using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS). The results of the study show that organizational learning and innovation have a positive and significant effect on improving SMEs’ competitive advantage. The results of this study also prove that innovation can mediate the relationship between organizational learning and SMEs’ competitive advantage.

scholarly journals ANALYZE FACTORS THAT AFFECT ENTREPRENEURS OF MICRO, SMALL, MEDIUM ENTERPRISES INTENTION TO USE ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS BASED ON FLOW THEORY

ACCRUALS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (01) ◽  
pp. 54-62
Author(s):  
Debbianita Debbianita ◽  
I Nyoman Agus Wijaya ◽  
Ita Salsalina Lingga ◽  
Maria Maria
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This study aims to analyze factors that affect entrepreneurs of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) intention to use accounting information systems (AIS). This research model is based on theory of flow which analyzes attitude towards AIS Use, Perceived Enjoyment and Concentration as factors that affect behavioral intention to use and its impact to actual usage. Analysis of data uses Partial Least Square (PLS) of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Unit of analysis in this research are entrepreneurs of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in Bandung City. In order to obtain primary data, we use questionnaires. The result of this research is intended to solve the problem of low intention to use AIS which gives impact to AIS usage.

scholarly journals Faktor Penghambat dalam Mengakses Pembiayaan pada Pengusaha Mikro di Karesidenan Madiun: Second Order CFA

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
Hartomi Maulana ◽  
Mohammad Zaenal Abidin
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Access To Finance ◽  
Religious Factors ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This paper examines factors that may hinder micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in accessing financing from banking services in the area of Madiun Raya. Among barrier access to finance factors is complicated eligibility, low accessibilities and religious factors. However, this study further highlights three factors of barrier access to finance by using Second-order Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to validate these factors. In achieving the objectives, a quantitative approach was applied in this study. This study uses primary data collected through a questionnaire involving 146 selected respondents who have micro businesses around the Madiun Raya area which includes Magetan, Ngawi, Ponorgo, Madiun and Madiun Kota. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) in this case, second-order CFA is used as an analysis technique. The study revealed that second order CFA validates three variables which include religious factors, low accessibility and low eligibility are in the best fit indices as factor of access barrier to finance to financial services around Madiun raya area. With the results of this study, it allows academics and researchers to find out the factors that can prevent micro businesses in accessing finance in the context of Indonesian banking institutions.

The Impact of Financial Literacy on Financial Preparedness for Retirement in the Small and Medium Enterprises Sector in Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-41
Author(s):  
Colin Agabalinda ◽  
Alain Vilard Ndi Isoh
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Retirement Preparedness ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Effect Of Age

The study investigated the direct effects of financial literacy (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) on financial preparedness for retirement and the moderating effect of age among the small and medium enterprises in Uganda. Primary data was collected from a sample of n = 380 selected from the SME workforce. Descriptive analysis was run on SPSS, while validity and reliability of the measurement items yielded satisfactory composite reliability scores and average variance explained (AVE) scores for all items. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to test the hypotheses and multi-group analysis conducted to test for the moderating effect of age on the relationship between financial literacy and retirement preparedness. The results revealed that knowledge and skills were significant predictors of retirement preparedness. However, ‘attitude' was not a significant predictor, and age had no moderating effect on the relationship between the study variables. These findings present practical implications for policymakers and financial educators in a developing country context.

Big data-driven supply chain and performance: a resource-based view

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shampy Kamboj ◽  
Shruti Rana
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Firm Age ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
Medium Enterprises

PurposeThe main objective of this paper is to study the role of supply chain performance (SCP) as a mediator between big data-driven supply chain (BDDSC) and firm sustainable performance. In addition, the role of firm age as a moderator between BDDSC and SCP as well as between SCP and firm sustainable performance has also been explored.Design/methodology/approachThe 200 managers of medium or senior level positions in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) located at Delhi-NCR have been contacted. Further, collected data have been confirmed with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). In this paper, structure equation modeling (SEM) has been employed to empirically check the proposed hypotheses and their relationships.FindingsThe findings confirmed that SCP mediates the link between BDDSC and firm sustainable performance. Additionally, firm age moderates the association between BDDSC and SCP as well as between SCP and firm sustainable performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe role of SCP and firm age between BDDSC and sustainable performance have been examined in the context of MSMEs in Delhi-NCR and thereby limit the generalization of results to other industries and country contexts.Originality/valueThe present study adds to the existing literature via recognizing the blackbox using SCP and firm age to comprehend BDDSC and firm sustainable performance relationship.

scholarly journals Analisis Dampak Tax Morale Terhadap Kepatuhan Pajak UMKM: Studi Kasus Kota Semarang

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Muslimah Mahmudah ◽  
Deden Dinar Iskandar
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Ethical Business ◽  
Tax Morale ◽  
Business Size ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to analyze the impact of tax morale on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) tax complianceSemarang City as the case study. This study uses primary data generated from 117 samples of MSMEs in Semarang. Data analysis is performed  using binary logistic regression analysis. The results showed that environmental, institutional, ethical, business, and business size variables significantly influence MSMEs tax compliance. On the other hand, variables whose effect on tax compliance is not statistically significant include happiness, religiosity, gender, age, education, and marital status.

scholarly journals Firm Performance: Does Mastering a Foreign Language Matter?

10.29007/dkzg ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Remedios Hernández Linares ◽  
María José Naranjo ◽  
Héctor Sánchez Santamaría ◽  
Mercedes Rico García ◽  
Laura Fielden Burns ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Foreign Language Education ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Over the last twenty years the impact of language in international and multinational companies has attracted significant scholarly attention, which is reflected in the growing literature. However, and despite the fact that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) constitute the engine of numerous economies worldwide, the impact of foreign languages on SMEs’ performance remains understudied. This is especially intricate because, considering that SMEs often have fewer resources, the commitment of such resources to language acquisition and foreign language education can only be justified in the case of improved performance. To address this gap, the objective of our research aims to get insights whether and how the domain of a foreign language (mainly English) affects SMEs’ performance. For this purpose, we perform an exploratory empirical study based on data collected through a telephone questionnaire during the first semester of 2017. A group of private Spanish SMEs constitutes our sample. Our work presents the results of the statistical analysis of these primary data, and contributes to a more nuanced perspective on language utility for organizational performance.

scholarly journals Information Technology Governance and Islamic Business Ethics as Factors Influencing Information Technology Adoption

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadri Kusuma ◽  
Muafi ◽  
Hendy Mustiko Aji
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Business Ethics ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Technology Governance ◽  
Intention To Adopt ◽  
Islamic Business Ethics ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This paper is aimed at investigating the factors that affect the intention to adopt information technology in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises of Batik in Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia. Besides, this paper also examines the moderation impact of Islamic Strategic Management on the intention of adopting information technologies at Batik micro, small, and medium enterprises. Using the purposive sampling method, questionnaires of 152 respondents were obtained and used in this study. The data is analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling. The test results evidence that the intention to adopt information technologies at Batik small and medium enterprises in Pekalongan is affected significantly by information technologies governance and Islamic Strategic Management. However, this study also found that Islamic Business Ethics does not have a significant influence on the intention to adopt information technologies. Besides, this study concludes that Islamic strategic management does not have a significant impact on moderating the intention of adopting information technologies. This study recommends future research to examine the indirect effect of Islamic business ethics, information technologies governance, and intention to adopt information technologies.

scholarly journals Implementasi Sistem Bagi Hasil Mudharabah pada Koperasi Serba Usaha Amanah Desa Bunobogu Kecamatan Bunobogu Kabupaten Buol

Al-Buhuts ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-126
Author(s):  
Abdul Latif
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Revenue Sharing ◽  
Profit Sharing ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Made In

This study aims to determine the system for the results of Mudharabah on Business Multipurpose Cooperative (KSU) Amanah Desa Bunobogu with Qualitative Descriptive Analysis method. This study uses primary data sources and secondary data relating to the annual revenue sharing system Mudharabah (2010-2014). The results of this study indicate that the profit sharing system is implemented by the Multipurpose Business Cooperative (KSU) Amanah Desa Bunobogu in the form of Mudharabah financing. With a guarantee statement on the process akadnya. In the event of negligence made by members who resulted in his business losing the goods made in the guarantee will be seized by the cooperative. Businesses that are established by members are mostly small and medium enterprises so often encountered bookkeeping that is not clear and just make a budget booklet at random. However, it does not become alaasan and hamper the growth of cooperatives which each year has increased the remaining results of operations. Unclear budget bookkeeping can result in member earnings manipulation, by lowering the profits earned and the effect on the revenue share installments

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