Factors Affecting Attitudes Towards Broadband Adoption in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2011 ◽  
pp. 380-393
Author(s):  
Vishanth Weerakkody
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Slow Progress ◽  
Survey Approach ◽  
Main Influence

Utilizing a survey approach, this research set out to explore the reasons for the slow progress in broadband adoption and investigates the factors that may be affecting the adoption of broadband by KSA consumers. Particular emphasis was placed on individual-level factors such as social and cultural influences. The key findings were that the factors with the main influence on attitude towards adoption of broadband were: (1) usefulness, (2) service quality, (3) age, (4) usage, (5) type of connection, and (6) type of accommodation. Contrary to prediction, although socio-cultural factors such as regulation through filtration of broadband were found to have no significant influence on the adoption of broadband, consumers were aware and largely did not like the regulation. The chapter also provides a discussion on research implications, limitations, and future directions.

Qualitative Analysis of IT/IS Evaluation Practices in Private Organisations in Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Saeed Q. Al-Khalidi Al-Maliki
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Western World ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
It Implementation ◽  
It Managers ◽  
Is Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Techniques

Many studies have been carried out on information technology/information systems (IT/IS) in the Western world, but little research has been conducted in the Saudi private sector. This study has been conducted to identify and examine the IT/IS evaluation processes employed in the Saudi private sector and any factors that hinder such organisations from evaluating their systems effectively. This article concentrates on the results of those interviews. Numerous studies have been conducted on the mechanisms of IT/IS evaluation techniques and the factors affecting their implementation, but there are very few studies in this field in Saudi Arabia, and they are generally sections of other main studies about IT implementation, use, and investment. This article aims to identify means of evaluating IT/IS in the private sector. 30 IT managers in private-sector companies were randomly selected from the list of top companies issued by the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Determinants of capital structure of banks: evidence from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shoaib Khan ◽  
Usman Bashir ◽  
Md. Saiful Islam
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Capital Structure ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Earnings Volatility ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
The Capital Structure

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the most important factors that affect the capital structure of commercial banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Design/methodology/approach This study uses annual data of 11 Saudi commercial, national banks listed on the tadawul Saudi stock exchange for the period 2010–2017. Data was collected from the banks financial statements, tadawul annual publications and Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority. By constructing a balanced panel, this study uses pooled ordinary least squares regression along with fixed effects and random effects to examine the relationship between the bank’s book leverage as the dependent variable and bank-specific explanatory variables that include profitability, tangibility, earnings volatility, growth opportunities and bank size, while controlling for macroeconomic conditions. Findings The findings of this study suggest that banks in Saudi Arabia are highly leveraged, endorsing the fact that the nature of banks’ business is different from non-banking firms. Earnings volatility, growth and bank size show positive and significant relations with book leverage. Profitability and tangibility are negatively related to the book leverage. Empirically, the explanatory variables profitability, earnings volatility, tangibility, growth and bank size have material effects on the capital structure decisions of Saudi commercial banks. In summary, the determinants of capital structure for Saudi banks are the same as those of non-financial firms but are distinctive in nature. Research limitations/implications An extensive study on all the banks operating in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is suggested. Practical implications The findings have practical implications for bank managers, which will help them to identify the bank-specific factors affecting the capital structure and choose the values enhancing optimal capital structure. The results of this study can assist regulatory agencies to formulate an effective regulatory framework. Moreover, the findings lay a foundation for the development of financial sector under the umbrella of the Vision 2030 program in the Kingdom. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to explore the factors affecting the capital structure choices of commercial banks operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Moreover, the findings of the study would prove useful in detailed studies of capital structure in the GCC countries as well.

scholarly journals International Students’ Experiences at a Saudi University and Academic Leaders’ Perceptions Regarding Them

Societies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Yousef Mubrik N. Almutairi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
International Students ◽  
Culture Shock ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Academic Leaders ◽  
Education Personnel ◽  
Insight Into

This qualitative study addresses international students’ experiences at a Saudi university to gain insight into the challenges these students encounter during their studies. The study also explores academic leaders’ perceptions in supporting international students. The guiding theories behind this study include culture shock and socialization. I conducted interviews with 16 international students and 10 academic leaders at a university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to gain an understanding of their perspectives. The findings were then analyzed for common trends. The interviews showed that some students experienced greater culture shock than others, including language barriers, when coming from non-Arab countries, and women faced more challenges than men. Meanwhile, the academic leaders and faculty in this study appeared to understand international students’ experiences. Despite the rise in international students attending Saudi universities on full scholarships, limited research has considered this unique student population. This study addresses this gap and discusses future directions. This paper discusses implications for higher-education personnel and international students. The paper recommends providing sufficient material to allow students to prepare for culture shock before coming to Saudi Arabia and making professors and personnel more available to students for support.

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING THE CHOICE OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTERS IN WESTERN REGION OF KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA.

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 251-257
Author(s):  
JumanahAhmed Alsaedi ◽  
◽  
ElhamAhmad Bantan ◽  
HanadiHezamAl Thobaiti ◽  
NawalSafar Alosaimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Centers ◽  
Health Care Centers

scholarly journals Study and Evaluation of the Factors That Determine the Quality of Marketing Education in Higher Education Institutions in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. p1
Author(s):  
Somaia Osman Mohamed Abdelgadir ◽  
Ahmed Osman Ibrahim Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Marketing Education ◽  
The Individual

Objective: The tremendous growth in the preparation of higher education institutions for management – marketing, has resulted in the need for and necessity to discuss the quality of that education. From here, the aim of this research was to determine the factors that affect the quality of management education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to clarify its nature and importance, and the mutual effects on the quality of learning outcomes for marketing education at the individual student and program level, and at the level of the educational institution and its competitiveness. Design / Methodology: The determination of the factors affecting the quality of management education through a review of the literature and then testing its validity and its effects on the quality of marketing education outcomes at the individual, program, and institution level through practical study using survey lists for the teaching courses of government and private universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Findings: The studies showed that almost all of the factors studied are highly reliable among themselves, and that they must be seen as coherent, when analyzing their impact on the learning outcomes of marketing education. Applications: The study provided guidance for, administrators, curriculum and course designers, and marketing teachers, to design high-quality marketing-management education programs, and in developing a self-diagnostic tool in which universities can determine their susceptibility to success and competition. Rooting / value: the current literature has shed light on the factors affecting the quality of management education. However, it was taken separately. Therefore, the research contributes to the existing literature by identifying the interrelationships between these factors, which have a role in improving the quality of marketing education.

Employees’ Perceptions of Biometric Technology Adoption in E-Government

2012 ◽  
pp. 129-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thamer Alhussain ◽  
Steve Drew
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Biometric Authentication ◽  
Government Employees ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Biometric Technology ◽  
Trust In Technology

This paper discusses an exploratory study of government employees’ perceptions of the introduction of biometric authentication at the workplace in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The authors suggest that studying the factors affecting employees’ acceptance of new technology will help ease the adoption of biometric technology in other e-government applications. A combination of survey and interviews was used to collect the required data. Interviews were conducted with managers and questionnaires were given to employees from two different government organisations in Saudi Arabia to investigate the employees’ perceptions of using biometrics. The results of this study indicate a significant digital and cultural gap between the technological awareness of employees and the preferred authentication solutions promoted by management. A lack of trust in technology, its potential for misuse and management motives reflect the managers’ need to consider their responsibilities for narrowing these gaps. It was apparent that overcoming employees’ resistance is an essential issue facing biometric implementation. Based on the research the authors recommend that an awareness and orientation process about biometrics should take place before the technology is introduced into the organisation.

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