The Impact of Firm Characteristics and IT Governance on IT Material Weaknesses

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-111
Author(s):  
Peiqin Zhang ◽  
Kexin Zhao ◽  
Ram L. Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
End Users ◽  
Firm Characteristics ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Material Weaknesses ◽  
General Material ◽  
The Impact

Accurate and timely reporting of organizational performance is becoming increasingly important and highly regulated. However, organizations face a variety of challenges in seeking to provide accurate and reliable information due to the existence of IT control problems. Hence it is important for end users including auditors and managers to understand how to manage IT material weaknesses (ITMWs). While there is extensive accounting research on general material weaknesses (MWs), ITMWs are under researched. This article identifies key firm characteristics that appear to be related to ITMWs. In addition, the authors suggest that IT governance may help firms mitigate such problems. To gain a deeper understanding of IT governance effects, this article proposes a model which includes an innovative construct, ITGOV, operationalized using secondary data. The authors empirically validate the proposed model based on a data set of 1,112 firms. Their study illustrates the differences between ITMWs and general MWs. These results can also help end users computing by offering insights into better management of ITMWs.

scholarly journals The Impact of Dynamic Capabilities on Sustainable Competitive Advantage in the Pharmaceutical Sector in Egypt

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Albert Naiem Naguib ◽  
Eahab Elsaid ◽  
Abdel Moneim Elsaid
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Firm Characteristics ◽  
Pharmaceutical Sector ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Pharmaceutical Firms ◽  
The Impact

This study examines the relationship between dynamic capabilities (experience, routine, skills, firm characteristics, knowledge and technology) and competitive advantage sustainability in the Egyptian pharmaceutical sector. The data was collected using primary and secondary data sources. Primary data was collected from questionnaires distributed to 160 top managers in 20 pharmaceutical firms. The secondary data about pharmaceutical firms like rankings, revenues and market share was collected from external sources such as Intercontinental Marketing Service (IMS). The questionnaires examine six independent variables based on a five-scale Likert scale. The methodology used in the study is non-probability sampling (judgmental sampling), Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient and Chi-square tests. The results support the notion that there is a significant relationship between four of the six dynamic capabilities (experience, skills, firm characteristics and knowledge) and the competitive advantage sustainability for pharmaceutical firms in Egypt. Designing the questionnaire and formulating the questions to target the required field was challenging, given that the topic is dynamic and the business scene in Egypt has witnessed drastic political changes since January 2011. The study should assist pharmaceutical companies in Egypt in directing their investments properly and in determining the weaknesses in their dynamic capabilities that need to be addressed.

The impact of family harmony on family SMEs' performance: the mediating role of information technologies

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent Dutot ◽  
Francois Bergeron ◽  
Andrea Calabrò
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
It Strategy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Family Smes ◽  
Family Harmony ◽  
The Impact

PurposeWith the increasing digitalization processes taking place in different industries, the success of family small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) appears to be more under threat than for any other types of organizations, especially when information technologies (ITs) are not adequately used and managed. To grow and increase the chances of survival, family SMEs need more than ever IT. Stemming from agency theory, the aim of this article is to understand whether family harmony impacts the performance of family SMEs and to what extent IT mediates this relationship.Design/methodology/approachThe research follows a quantitative approach, based on a sample of 182 family SMEs. Structured equation modeling, through SmartPLS, was employed to validate the research model.FindingsThis study’s main findings suggest that family harmony positively impacts firm performance and that IT governance and strategy mediate positively this relationship.Research limitations/implicationsFirst, the relatively limited number of respondents limits the degree of representativeness of all family SMEs. Replicating the research with a larger number of respondents could strengthen the findings. Second, this study is limited to French firms and future research could extend the findings by looking at cross-country comparisons.Practical implicationsFamily SMEs are encouraged to link their IT governance with their IT strategy in order to increase their organizational performance. A favorable family harmony will make it easier to choose and implement a richer IT strategy and put in place an adequate IT governance function.Originality/valueThis research offers an enriched knowledge of the roles of family harmony and technological innovation in family SMEs and IT contexts as significant predictors of organizational performance. It contributes to family firm theory through the identification of three determinants of family SMEs' performance.

scholarly journals Spoken words as biomarkers: using machine learning to gain insight into communication as a predictor of anxiety

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 929-933
Author(s):  
George Demiris ◽  
Kristin L Corey Magan ◽  
Debra Parker Oliver ◽  
Karla T Washington ◽  
Chad Chadwick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Machine Learning Algorithms ◽  
Standardized Assessments ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Problem Solving Therapy ◽  
Audio Communication ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objective The goal of this study was to explore whether features of recorded and transcribed audio communication data extracted by machine learning algorithms can be used to train a classifier for anxiety. Materials and Methods We used a secondary data set generated by a clinical trial examining problem-solving therapy for hospice caregivers consisting of 140 transcripts of multiple, sequential conversations between an interviewer and a family caregiver along with standardized assessments of anxiety prior to each session; 98 of these transcripts (70%) served as the training set, holding the remaining 30% of the data for evaluation. Results A classifier for anxiety was developed relying on language-based features. An 86% precision, 78% recall, 81% accuracy, and 84% specificity were achieved with the use of the trained classifiers. High anxiety inflections were found among recently bereaved caregivers and were usually connected to issues related to transitioning out of the caregiving role. This analysis highlighted the impact of lowering anxiety by increasing reciprocity between interviewers and caregivers. Conclusion Verbal communication can provide a platform for machine learning tools to highlight and predict behavioral health indicators and trends.

HRM practices and the multifaceted nature of organization performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 315-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdallah Taamneh ◽  
Abdallah Khalaf Alsaad ◽  
Hamzah Elrehail
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Organizational Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Performance Measurement System ◽  
Organization Performance ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hrm Practices ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of human resource management (HRM) practices on the performance of Jordanian banks as determined by using the balanced scorecard (BSC) performance measurement system and by testing the effect of organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) as a possible mediator variable. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire was used to collect data from the study sample, which consisted of 230 managers working in various banks across Jordan. The study hypotheses were then tested using SPSS and AMOS software by applying structural equation models (SEMs). Findings The data set revealed that the use of HRM practices had a significant impact on both employee OCB and bank performance in all the four dimensions of the BSC (financial, customer satisfaction, internal processes, learning and growth). In addition, OCB was found to have a positive significant impact on organizational performance. Moreover, results indicated that OCB partially mediates the relationship between HRM practices and organizational performance. Originality/value The authors examine the impact HRM practices on the organization performance through the mediation role of OCB. The results obtained from this study extend the existing literature by providing evidences from non-western country such as Jordan. Based on the findings, the theoretical and practical implications of the study as well as limitations and suggestions for future studies are also discussed.

scholarly journals Amikacin Pharmacokinetics To Optimize Dosing in Neonates with Perinatal Asphyxia Treated with Hypothermia

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinziana Cristea ◽  
Anne Smits ◽  
Aida Kulo ◽  
Catherijne A. J. Knibbe ◽  
Mirjam van Weissenbruch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perinatal Asphyxia ◽  
Volume Of Distribution ◽  
Stochastic Simulations ◽  
Therapeutic Drug ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Dosing Interval ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Dosing Regimens ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Aminoglycoside pharmacokinetics (PK) is expected to change in neonates with perinatal asphyxia treated with therapeutic hypothermia (PATH). Several amikacin dosing guidelines have been proposed for treating neonates with (suspected) septicemia; however, none provide adjustments for cases of PATH. Therefore, we aimed to quantify the differences in amikacin PK between neonates with and without PATH to propose suitable dosing recommendations. Based on amikacin therapeutic drug monitoring data collected retrospectively from neonates with PATH, combined with a published data set, we assessed the impact of PATH on amikacin PK by using population modeling. Monte Carlo and stochastic simulations were performed to establish amikacin exposures in neonates with PATH after dosing according to the current guidelines and according to proposed model-derived dosing guidelines. Amikacin clearance was decreased 40.6% in neonates with PATH, with no changes in volume of distribution. Simulations showed that increasing the dosing interval by 12 h results in a decrease in the percentage of neonates reaching toxic trough levels (>5 mg/liter), from 40 to 76% to 14 to 25%, while still reaching efficacy targets compared to the results of current dosing regimens. Based on this study, a 12-h increase in the amikacin dosing interval in neonates with PATH is proposed to correct for the reduced clearance, yielding safe and effective exposures. As amikacin is renally excreted, further studies into other renally excreted drugs may be required, as their clearance may also be impaired.

scholarly journals Social Media Applied to Tourism and Hospitality

2020 ◽  
pp. 270-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luís Pacheco ◽  
Fernando Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Metropolitan Area ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Social Knowledge ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Consumer Reviews ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality ◽  
Online Travel ◽  
The Impact

Online hotel reviews, ratings, or opinions have gained importance with the growth of social media tools. The objective of this chapter is to study the impact of specific satisfaction attributes on overall satisfaction. It is used a secondary data set obtained from three of the most influential online travel platforms, being analyzed the guests' average ratings for around 130 hotel units, distributed by four quality segments, located in the Porto metropolitan area. The application of this methodology to a large sample of Portuguese hotels has not been done before, been that the main contribution of this study. It is evidenced that the different platforms, while all incorporating consumer reviews as primary social knowledge, are distinct from each other on some aspects. The three platforms present roughly the same supply of hotels, albeit presenting some differences in terms of volume of data. In terms of specific attributes, with the exception of “service,” the three platforms present significant differences that may reflect the different user bases on these platforms.

scholarly journals Capital Structure and Organizational Performance: Evidence from Nigerian Food and Beverage Companies

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
G. T. Ayo-Oyebiyi
Keyword(s):  
Capital Structure ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Food And Beverages ◽  
Beverage Industry ◽  
Food And Beverage Industry ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
The Impact

This study seeks to investigate the impact of capital structure on the performance of organizational performance with particular reference to Nigerian Food and Beverage Companies. Secondary data was used for this study. It was adopted from the audited financial statements of the listed food and beverages companies in the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), for the period of the year 2014 – 2018. The method of analysis used was Pearson Moment Correlation Coefficient and Linear Regressions. The results reveal that firm leverage, tangibility of assets and liquidity have an inverse relationship with the financial performance of the Nigerian food and beverage industry, while, growth and firm’s size have a positive relationship with the financial performance of Nigerian food and beverages industry.  The study, recommends that Nigerian Food and Beverage should, therefore, strike a balance between their choice of capital structure and the effect on its performance as it affects the shareholder's risks.

scholarly journals WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF AFFECTIVE DISPOSITION ON 4TH-GRADE NAEP READING SCORES?

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 211-228
Author(s):  
Christina Peterson ◽  
Mingyuan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Fourth Grade ◽  
Reading Scores ◽  
Great Effort ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Fourth Grade Students ◽  
Affective Disposition ◽  
The Impact

This study presented a secondary analysis of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) dataset. The paper examined the impact of affective disposition on 2019 NAEP reading scores of fourth-grade students. In order to gain a better understanding of the impact of affective disposition on the reading achievement of fourth-grade students, this study used a quantitative descriptive research design to analyze secondary data extracted from the 2019 NAEP data set.  The results found in this study showed that students’ affective disposition in the areas of making a great effort after making a mistake, continuing to work hard even when they felt like quitting, paying attention and resisting distractions, and feeling happy at school had positive impact on their 2019 NAEP reading assessments scores when the students strongly agreed with the statements. The findings may indicate that improving affective disposition in students may increase reading scores.

Supply chain management and organizational performance: the resonant influence

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (7) ◽  
pp. 1053-1077 ◽  
Author(s):  
Binh An Thi Duong ◽  
Huy Quang Truong ◽  
Maria Sameiro ◽  
Paulo Sampaio ◽  
Ana Cristina Fernandes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Hypothetical Model ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose A single supply chain management (SCM) practice will have a certain impact on organizational performance (OP). However, since it is placed in a system that many other practices are conducted simultaneously, the practice itself will interact with other ones (i.e. affect/be affected). As a consequence, the efficiency of the affected practice is increased and it is expected to maximize the impact of SCM practices on OP. This mechanism is named the “resonant” influence that is a new approach in the SCM literature. The purpose of this paper is to test the above mechanism toward an insight into the relationship between SCM and OP. Design/methodology/approach Two models were compared: the competitive models only exist in direct effects; and the other contains relationships between practices that are able to show the mechanism of the resonant influence, i.e. the hypothetical model. A data set gained from Vietnamese garment enterprises was used to validate the mechanism of the resonant influence. Findings Empirical evidence from Vietnamese garment sector showed that the competitive models could explain 42.8, 26.3 and 34 percent variance of operational performance, customer satisfaction and financial performance, respectively. In the meantime, the hypothetical model containing the resonant influence is capable to explain 69.5, 33.1 and 57.3 percent. For the impact of each SCM practice on OP, all relationships in the hypothetical model are also greater than those in competitive ones. These results supported the mechanism of the resonant influence. Research limitations/implications This research provides an insight into the relationship between SCM practices and OP. By the resonant influence, the effectiveness of each affected SCM practice itself is magnified and OP is also increased remarkably. Practical implications Understanding the resonant influence, companies can apply this mechanism to enhance effectiveness of SCM practices at the lowest cost. To this end, the SCM practices should be implemented simultaneously as an integrated system rather than independent ones and the structural model proposed in this study is able to be used as “a guide map” for applying this mechanism. Originality/value This is one of pioneer empirical studies in the SCM literature that proposed and validated the concept of “resonant influence.”

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