scholarly journals Attitudes toward information and communications technology, mimetic isomorphism and strategic management in Islamic perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Muafi Muafi
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Work Ethics ◽  
Islamic Perspective ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
Mimetic Isomorphism

During the pandemic and post-pandemic of Covid-19, MSMEs are required to continue to survive, and even compete at the regional and global level. The improvement of technology and resources need to be optimized. The purpose of this study is to examine and analyze: (1) the influence of Attitudes toward Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Mimetic Isomorphism partially on Strategic Management in Islamic Perspective (SMIP); (2) the moderating role of Qur’anic Work Ethics (QWE) in the relationship between Attitudes toward ICT and SMIP; (3) the moderating role of Qur’anic Work Ethics (QWE) in the relationship between Mimetic Isomorphism and SMIP. This study is conducted in Batik MSMEs in Pekalongan with the number of respondents of 154 MSMEs. The primary data is collected through purposive sampling using a questionnaire. The results of this study show that: (1) there is a partial influence of Attitudes toward ICT and Mimetic Isomorphism on SMIP; (2) there is a moderating role of QWE in the relationship between Attitudes toward ICT and SMIP; and (3) there is a moderating role of QWE in the relationship between Mimetic Isomorphism and SMIP.

The Value of Information Systems to Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

2011 ◽  
pp. 1639-1666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan J. Winter ◽  
Connie Marie Gaglio ◽  
Hari K. Rajagopalan
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Purchase Decisions ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Role Of Information ◽  
Customers Perspective

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face more serious challenges to their survival than do larger firms. To succeed, SMEs must establish and maintain credibility in the marketplace to attract the resources required for survival. Most co-opt legitimacy by mimicking the cues that signal credibility to convince potential stakeholders that something stands behind their promises. This research examines the role of information and communications technology (ICT) in legitimacy-building from the perspective of both SME founders and customers. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted in a variety of industries to determine whether the ICT-related legitimacy schema from the customers’ perspective differs substantially from that of firm founders. Results indicate that customers compare the ICT information provided in SME’s sales pitches to pre-existing ICT expectations about the nature of desirable sales transactions. We describe the relationship between violations of ICT expectations, legitimacy, and purchase decisions. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.

scholarly journals “Moderating role of the gender and religiosity on the relationship between Gratitude and Stress”

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 1670-1676
Keyword(s):  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
The Social ◽  
Conditional Effect ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

Researchers have taken a comprehensive approach to understanding stress, spirituality, and religion, etc. over the past few decades. Recently, there has been increasing interest in understanding psychological correlations involving gratitude and stress. A study (Wood et al., 2007) has shown that being spiritual or having a religious belief plays a positive role in stress reduction. This relationship may not be equally true for women and men, as women may get benefited, particularly from the social context, therefore, resulting in positive emotional effects of gratitude for them. In the current study, an attempt has been made to investigate the relationship between gratitude and stress with gender and religiosity acting as moderators. For testing the hypothesized relationships, primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire from 348 respondents residing in India. Stress perception was measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen, S., et al, 1983) and gratitude perception was captured using it (GQ-6; McCullough, Emmons, & Tsang, 2002), using response type 7-point likert scale. The study used scientific research tooli.e SPSS PROCESS Macro, Model 1, developed by Hayes, Andrew F, (2013) to test the conjectured hypotheses and establish the conceptual model. There is evidence of having a significant negative relationship between gratitude and stress and there was not a significant relationship between religiosity and stress. Further, the moderating role of gender and religiosity on the relationship between gratitude and stress, too, has been found checked and found significant for Gender. From this analysis, with the conditional effect, we have also found that significantly, there was the negative relationship between gratitude and stress those who female and male have believe in religiosity. Findings of the differences between gender and religiosity and the possible consequences for further studies in psychology and social science are discussed in a wider context

Strategic renewal of SMEs: the impact of social capital, strategic agility and absorptive capacity

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samar Hayat Khan ◽  
Abdul Majid ◽  
Muhammad Yasir
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Renewal ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Strategic Agility ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

PurposeThis research was carried out with the purpose to empirically test the model to explain the procedures concerned with the translation of social capital (SC) into strategic renewal (SR) of SMEs in developing economy like Pakistan. This procedure involves the mediating role of firms' strategic agility (SA) as well as the contingent effects of firms' absorptive capacity (AC).Design/methodology/approachThis study employed a cross-sectional design to evaluate the hypothesized model. To validate the moderated mediation model, data was collected from 519 CEOs, owners, finance managers and managing directors of 123 manufacturing units dealing in agricultural machinery (32 units), automobile accessories (16 units), pharmaceutical instrument (11 units), electrical equipment (25 units), IT related accessories (21 units) and garments (18 units).FindingsThe findings of the study confirm a positive association between SC on SR. Moreover, results also validate the mediating role of SA in the relationship between SC and SR. In addition, the moderating role of AC is also confirmed and presented this construct as a catalyst in the relationship between SC and SR.Practical implicationsThis research provides new endeavors for strategic management and strategic entrepreneurship literature by focusing on distinctive resources such as SC with its different facets. Therefore, it provides a new dimension and a roadmap that will be beneficial to the achievement of the objectives of SR.Originality/valueThe findings of this research have contributed to the streams of strategic management perspective by emphasizing upon the mediating mechanism how SC can be transformed into SR of SMEs through SA. Findings of the research also contribute to understand the moderating role of AC, and how its association with SC and SA augments the effects on SR of firms.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Employees Training and Job Satisfaction with Moderating Role of Organizational Culture. A Case of Banking Sector of KP, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 857-871
Author(s):  
Aziz Ullah ◽  
Amir Ishaque ◽  
Maaz Ud Din ◽  
Noreen Safdar
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Employee Job Satisfaction ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

Employee job satisfaction has been widely acknowledged as one of the most important factors in the performance and productivity of the employees working in an organization. There are certain factors that contribute towards the job satisfaction of the employee’s and one such widely renowned factor is the training of the employees. The relationship between job satisfaction and the training of employees is further moderated by the organizational culture. This study analyzed the impacts of employees training on the level of their job satisfaction under the moderating effects of the organizational culture. Three different dimensions of satisfaction i.e. satisfaction with Pay, work itself and interpersonal relationship was analyzed in the study. Primary data was collected from as ample of 200 employees from different banks operating in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, T-test and regression analysis techniques. The results of the study presented that Hierarchy and Adhocracy culture are the two most dominant cultures prevailing in the banking sector of Pakistan. The results further present that training has significant association with the level of job satisfaction of the employees with their, pay, work itself and interpersonal relationship. The results further established the moderating role of Adhocracy and Hierarchy Culture in determining the relationship between Training and job satisfaction of the employees.

Managing Impressions of SME Legitimacy

2010 ◽  
pp. 81-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan J. Winter ◽  
Connie Marie Gaglio ◽  
Hari K. Rajagopalan
Keyword(s):  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Purchase Decisions ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Potential Customers ◽  
Role Of Information ◽  
Customers Perspective

To succeed, SMEs must create legitimacy by mimicking the cues that signal credibility to convince potential stakeholders that something stands behind their promises. This research examines the role of information and communications technology (ICT) in legitimacy-building from the perspective of both SME founders and potential customers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face more serious challenges to their survival than do larger firms. To succeed, SMEs must establish and maintain credibility in the marketplace to attract the resources required for survival. Most borrow legitimacy by mimicking the cues that signal credibility to convince potential stakeholders that something stands behind their promises. This research examines the role of information and communications technology (ICT) in legitimacy creation from the perspective of both SME founders and customers. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted in a variety of industries to determine whether the ICT-related legitimacy schema from the customers’ perspective differs substantially from that of firm founders. Results indicate that customers compare the ICT information provided in SME’s sales pitches to pre-existing ICT expectations about the nature of desirable sales transactions. We describe the relationship between violations of ICT expectations, legitimacy, and purchase decisions. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.

scholarly journals Moderating Role of Access to Finance on Entrepreneurial Orientation, Market Orientation, Learning Orientation and SMEs Performance of Gem and Jewelry Industry in Thailand

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-120
Author(s):  
Mohd Noor Mohd Shariff ◽  
Nifaosan Raden Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Haroon Hafeez
Keyword(s):  
Market Orientation ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Learning Orientation ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Access To Finance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

Purpose: This study aims to propose a model that depicts the moderating effect of access to finance on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation, market orientation, learning orientation and SMEs performance. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study adopts a survey research design by collecting primary data from the respondents due to the study involves collecting data directly from SME owner-managers in order to determine the moderating role of access to finance on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation, market orientation, learning orientation and SMEs Performance.  Findings: This study will provide a clear understanding of the impact of entrepreneurial orientation, market orientation, learning orientation on firm performance in the area of strategic management and entrepreneurship.    Implications/Originality/Value: The findings will be beneficial to owner-managers of SMEs to understand the key factors that should be encouraged and avoided in improving business performance.

scholarly journals Individualism versus Collectivism Orientation as Moderator between Co-Workers’ Social Support and Work to Family Enrichment

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Aneel Kumar ◽  
Khalil Ahmed Channa ◽  
Muhammad Waqas Maharvi
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Positive Experiences ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
Significant Moderator ◽  
Family Enrichment

The purpose of this study was to test the effect of co-workers’ support on work to family enrichment and the moderating role of individualism/collectivism orientation in the relationship between social support and work to family enrichment. There were 243 respondents of banking sector on which the analysis was based. Primary data were collected through the five point Likert type of survey questionnaire. The findings of this study showed co-workers’ support as the potential antecedent of work to family enrichment. The workplace resource of co-workers’ support engendered the positive experiences of work to family enrichment in the employees. Further, individualism/collectivism orientation was found as the significant moderator in the relationship between co-workers’ support and work to family enrichment. The relationship was stronger for employees high on individualistic/collectivist orientation, as compared to those who were low on such orientation. These results validate the prevalence of collectivist cultural context in this part of world.

scholarly journals Impact of Advertising Appeals on Children's Well-being: Exploring the Moderating Role of Disposition

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (II) ◽  
pp. 64-76
Author(s):  
Shahid Mehmood ◽  
Amir Gulzar
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Time Lags ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Advertising Appeals ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

This research study aimed to examine the effect of advertisement appeals on the psychological well-being of children and assess the moderating role of disposition in the relationship of children's psychological well-being and advertisement appeals. The study was conducted by using primary data. Data was collected through the survey conducted in three-time lags from the children of age ranging from 8 to 12 years. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among a sample of 578 children. For the selection of sample nonprobability, convenience sampling technique was employed, whereas descriptive and inferential statistical tools were utilized for the data analysis with the help of statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS) and analysis of moment structure (AMOS) version 23. Research findings showed that advertising appeals have a significant positive effect on the psychological well-being of children. Furthermore, disposition positively moderates the relationship between advertising appeals and the psychological well-being of the children.

scholarly journals Stressors, Organization Citizenship Behavior and Islamic Work Ethics

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-96
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD TUFAIL ◽  
ANUM ◽  
SAQIB SHAHZAD ◽  
DR. JEHANGIR
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Citizenship ◽  
Organizational Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Job Outcomes ◽  
Work Ethics ◽  
Organization Citizenship Behavior ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

In response to the need of study fulfilling the interplay between stressors and job outcomes, the present study has been carried out. We also examined the moderating role of Islamic Work ethics in the proposed relationship. Based on the purposive sampling technique, a sample of 287 employees working in Public sector organizations were selected. Results of the study supported the proposed hypotheses, indicating that the challenge stressors have positive and hindrance stressors have negative relation with organizational citizenship behavior. We also found that the Islamic Work Ethics moderates the said relationship in such a way that higher level of Islamic Work Ethics strengthen the relationship between challenge stressors and organization citizenship behavior and weaken the relationship between hindrance stressors and organization citizenship behavior.

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