THE IMPACT OF EXPLORATION ON RESOURCE UTILIZATION AND GOAL FOCUS IN TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY

This research investigated the relationship between Organizational exploration, resource utilization and goal focus in Nigerian Telecommunication firms. The sample for this study consisted of 84 management staff from the four leading Telecommunication giants (MTN, Globacom, Airtel and 9 Mobile). The data for this research was collected using the questionnaire method. The Kendall Tau statistical tool was used to test the relationships between the variables under review. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between Exploration and both of Resource utilization and Goal focus. It was concluded based on our statistical analysis that organizational exploration enhances corporate health. More specifically, it was concluded that exploration enhances resource utilization and goal focus. In view of these results and conclusions above, this study recommends that; Managers should acknowledge the importance of exploration in fostering a better resource utilization which will bring about a healthy organization. Employee involvement, especially employees that are opened to change should be encouraged at all organization level.

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THE IMPACT OF EXPLOITATION ON RESOURCE UTILIZATION AND GOAL FOCUS IN TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY

Research Journal of Management Practice ◽

10.46654/rjmp.14033 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 32-51

Author(s):

Oloda Oluwatayo ◽

BC Onuoha

Keyword(s):

Resource Utilization ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Telecommunication Industry ◽

Statistical Tool ◽

Organization Level ◽

Healthy Organization ◽

Questionnaire Method ◽

Management Staff ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

This study examined the relationship between exploitation, resource utilization and goal focus in telecommunication industry. The sample for this study consisted of 84 management staff from the four leading Telecommunication giants (MTN, Globacom, Airtel and 9 Mobile). The data for this research was collected using the questionnaire method. The Kendall Tau statistical tool was used to test the relationships between the variables under review. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between Exploitation and both Resource utilization and Goal focus. It was concluded based on our statistical analysis that organizational exploitation enhances corporate health. More specifically, it was concluded that exploitation enhances resource utilization and goal focus. In view of these results and conclusions above, this study recommends that; Managers should acknowledge the importance of exploration in fostering a better resource utilization which will bring about a healthy organization. Employee involvement, especially employees that are opened to change should be encouraged at all organization level.

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The Impact of Organizational Learning Capability on Product Innovation Performance: Evidence from the Turkish Manufacturing Sector

EMAJ Emerging Markets Journal ◽

10.5195/emaj.2016.99 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 70-84 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Özlem Yaşar Uğurlu ◽

Mustafa Kurt

Keyword(s):

Organizational Learning ◽

Empirical Data ◽

Product Innovation ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Manufacturing Sector ◽

Innovation Performance ◽

Learning Capability ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

This study aims to examine the effect of organizational learning capability on product innovation performance in the manufacturing sector using empirical data. A survey was conducted with 120 firms that were on the list of Top 1000 Firms of Turkey and registered with the Istanbul Chamber of Industry, to examine the relationship between the dimensions of organizational learning capability and the dimensions of product innovation performance. The findings of the study indicate a positive relationship between organizational learning capability and product innovation performance.

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Emotional brand attachment: a factor in customer-bank relationships

International Journal of Bank Marketing ◽

10.1108/ijbm-06-2015-0092 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 34 (2) ◽

pp. 136-150 ◽

Cited By ~ 53

Author(s):

Shalom Levy ◽

Hayiel Hino

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Conceptual Framework ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Service Providers ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Emotional Attachment ◽

Content Type ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the relationship between customers’ emotional attachment toward bank service providers and bank loyalty. In particular, the study examines the impact of the emotional attachment factor while treating established effecting variables by employing a new conceptual framework that integrates these variables. Design/methodology/approach – The study employs data collected from a survey involving 436 participants. The study employs Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis methods following a path analysis method and structural equation modeling for testing research hypotheses. Findings – The empirical results support the claim that the conceptual framework applied in this study better explains the relationship between customers’ emotional attachment toward bank service providers and bank loyalty. Specifically, the findings show a significant, direct and positive relationship between the customer’s emotional attachment and bank loyalty; an indirect positive relationship also exists through the connection of customer satisfaction. The study distinguishes between two integrated pathways consumers possibly follow when making decisions about services: the conscious decision-making process path and the emotional process path. Practical implications – The paper provides managerial and planning implications to bank service providers who seek to achieve excellent performance and a positive brand personality, thus maintaining long-lasting relationships with their customers. Originality/value – The study is among the few empirical works to specifically examine the impact of customers’ emotional attachment on bank loyalty and contributes to the available literature in that it suggests a systematic conceptual framework that evaluates the impact of key factors on bank loyalty.

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Financially Qualified Audit Committee Member and Corporate Sustainability: Evidence from Emerging Economy

10.20944/preprints201809.0478.v1 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Ashfaque Banbhan ◽

Xinsheng Cheng ◽

Nizam Ud Din

Keyword(s):

Financial Performance ◽

Audit Committee ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Stock Exchange ◽

Corporate Sustainability ◽

Committee Member ◽

Positive Relation ◽

Accrual Quality ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

This paper examines the relationship between financial qualification of the audit committee (AC) chairman on corporate sustainability (CS) in developing the economy of Pakistan, which has a weak corporate environment. In a sample of companies listed on Pakistan Stock exchange (PSX) during 2010-2014. Empirical results of 1020 firm-year observations indicate that the presence of financially qualified AC chairman has a positive relationship with firm’s accrual quality. The results found that accounting qualification of AC chairman has significant positive relation with CS performance. Furthermore, the study found that powerful CEO is also not able to influence CS in the presence of accounting qualified AC chairman, but this result is not present if AC chairman is non-accounting qualified. This study extends the literature on the impact of accounting qualification of AC members and CS and offers some significant understanding into efficient corporate practices to achieve sustainability goals. This study suggests the presence of accounting qualified member in AC which results in effective monitoring for the increased financial performance of the organization.

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Baseline and change from baseline in tumor burden compared with patient outcomes

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.e17530 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. e17530-e17530

Author(s):

L. Kaiser ◽

J. Fridlyand ◽

G. Fyfe

Keyword(s):

Patient Outcomes ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Objective Response ◽

Tumor Burden ◽

Cox Models ◽

Strong Positive Relationship ◽

Oncology Clinical Trials ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship ◽

Negative Predictor

e17530 Background: The impact of baseline tumor burden (bTB) and percentage reduction in tumor burden (dTB) on patient outcome has not been systematically studied in oncology clinical trials. We assess the relationship between both bTB and dTB and objective response (OR), progression free and overall survival (PFS and OS) in bevacizumab (B) and trastuzumab (T) trials. Methods: We analyzed 3 B and 1 T Ph 3 mBC and mCRC trials of > 1800 patients total. We used correlations and Cox models for the relationships between pairs of variables and multivariate Cox models to evaluate TB and PFS as independent predictors of OS. Here, we present the minimum dTB value until progression. Results: bTB is not related to dTB, OR rate or PFS time; it is negatively related to OS. dTB shows a strong positive relationship with PFS and OS. TB and PFS are independent predictors of OS, with PFS the better predictor. Results at earlier dTB assessments and within treatment arms are similar. Conclusions: Patients with high bTB are equally likely to respond to treatment and to have prolonged PFS as those with lower bTB, but high bTB is a negative predictor for OS. In contrast, greater percentage reductions in TB are strongly associated with better PFS and OS outcomes. Tumor burden and PFS are independent predictors of OS. Owing to these relationships, assessing bTB and dTB, as well as OR, PFS and OS, may improve the interpretation of phase II data. [Table: see text] [Table: see text]

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Influence of electronic commerce on business performance: Evidence from e-commerce organisations in Harare, Zimbabwe

Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies ◽

10.22610/jebs.v8i6(j).1488 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (6(J)) ◽

pp. 146-152

Author(s):

Christine Ivy Hurasha, ◽

Tafara Chiremba

Keyword(s):

Electronic Commerce ◽

Business Performance ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Service Operations ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Leading Role ◽

The Government ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Abstract: The purpose of the study was to explore the impact of electronic commerce on business performance with specific focus on business organisations in Harare, Zimbabwe. This was achieved through investigating the relationship between e-commerce investment and indicators of business performance such as cost operations, service operations and profit levels. A structured questionnaire was developed and administered to 40 respondents from 10 e-commerce organisations. The study revealed that there was a positive relationship between e-commerce investment and business performance. It was revealed that an investment in e-commerce by organisations in Zimbabwe would increase profit levels, improve service operations and reduce transaction costs. The researchers recommended that organisations that have already adopted e-commerce should raise customer awareness and interest in e-commerce and promote the usage of the technology. They also recommended that policy makers such as the Government must take a leading role in the funding of education and the development of infrastructure in order to encourage more organizations and consumers to participate in e-commerce.Keywords: E-commerce, Business performance, Business organisations, Service operations, Cost operations

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Impacto dos Investimentos em Tecnologia sobre a Rentabilidade do Setor Bancário Brasileiro

Future Studies Research Journal Trends and Strategies ◽

10.24023/futurejournal/2175-5825/2021.v13i1.482 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 94-111

Author(s):

Lucas Silva Barreto ◽

Vinicius Silva Pereira ◽

Antonio Sergio Torres Penedo

Keyword(s):

Financial Performance ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Return On Assets ◽

Expected Return ◽

It Investments ◽

Publicly Traded Companies ◽

And Performance ◽

Impact Of Technology ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

Purpose: To analyze the relationship between investments in technology and the profitability of the five largest Brazilian banks between 2009 and 2018.Theoretical framework: Through correlation analysis and panel data regression, the impact of technology investment on Return on Assets (ROA) was specifically assessed.Design/methodology/approach: Despite the growth in investment in banking technology, the level of disclosure by publicly traded companies in Brazil is still limited, with few details disclosed in corporate reports about the amounts invested, of the types investments made, the expected return and the returns already obtained with previous investments. This disclosure is influenced by factors such as company size and profitability.Findings: In the present study, a positive relationship was identified between investment in T.I and Return on Assets (ROA) of the banks analyzed and, therefore, the presence of a profitability paradox was not found.Originality/value: There was a positive relationship between investment in IT and performance. There was a significant positive correlation at 5% between IT investments and financial performance, given by the relationship between profit before depreciation and total sales. The regression analysis found that an increase in IT investments raised the company's financial performance (Beta = 0.204 and p 0.1). The increase in the share of IT investments in operating expenses increased the Return on Assets by 0.039 percentage points.Research, Practical Social implications: Gain knowledge in the management of banking organizations in order to guide in the decision-making about technological investments that should be made.

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Relationship between Television Violence and Social Aggression a Study Conducted on Youth of Rural Areas of Punjab

ISSUE1 - Journal of Peace, Development & Communication ◽

10.36968/jpdc.0301.02 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 03 (01) ◽

Author(s):

Muhammad Irfan Qadir ◽

Professor Dr. Shafiq Jullandhry

Keyword(s):

Rural Areas ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Social Aggression ◽

Test Results ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Social ◽

Television Violence ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

This study investigates the relationship between television violence and the social aggression of youth of rural areas of Punjab. This study is helpful to examine the exposure and attitude toward television violence of rural area youth of Punjab. This study also examined the impact of television violence on the social aggression of youth. Cross-sectional research design is used in this study and data was collected from the youth of the rural areas of nine divisions of Punjab. A total of 344 respondents were taken as sample size and a stratified sampling technique is used for data collection from the concerned population. The results of this study are generated through statistical software SPSS and Smart PLS. It was hypothesized that exposure toward television violence and the social aggression of youth have a positive relationship. The statistical test results show positive relationship among all hypotheses. So findings of the study help to conclude that exposure, attitude, and cognition toward television violence has an impact on the social aggression of youth of rural areas of Punjab.

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The Impact of R&D Expenses on Firm Performance: Empirical Witness from the Bist Technology Index

Journal of Business Theory and Practice ◽

10.22158/jbtp.v4n1p51 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 51 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Zied Bouaziz

Keyword(s):

Firm Performance ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Market Value ◽

Company Performance ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Analysis Technique ◽

Almost All ◽

Positive Coefficients ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

The relationship between investment in R&D and company performance has attracted the interest of several research. Vast amount of research have been carried to figure out whether this relationship exist or not. Some researchers suggest that there is no relationship between R&D expenses and firm performance; others put forward the existence of negative or positive relationship. It can be asserted that possible existence as useful information can be consumed by managers to increase the market value of firms. In that respect, the main aim of this research is to reveal the relationship between R&D and firm performance by taking into account 12 companies that are listed on the BIST Technology Index for 5 years periods (between 2010 and 2014). In order to accomplish this purpose, we employed pooled regression model and cross sectional time series analysis technique. In general, although negative and positive coefficients are found, almost, all of them is not statistically significant. In other words, according to outcomes, it can be claimed that there is no relationship between R&D and firm performance which is line with previous studies.

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Pengaruh Moderasi Kepribadian (Big Five Personality) Terhadap Hubungan Akuisisi Informasi dan Perilaku Perdagangan Saham Pada Investor Muda di Indonesia

Media Riset Bisnis & Manajemen ◽

10.25105/mrbm.v19i2.5353 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 82

Author(s):

Chentya Novianty ◽

Maria C. Widyaastuti

Keyword(s):

Big Five ◽

Analytical Method ◽

Information Acquisition ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Big Five Personality ◽

Trading Behavior ◽

Stock Trading ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

AbstrakTujuan - Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak frekuensi akuisisi informasi pada frekuensi perdagangan saham yang dimoderasikan oleh Kepribadian (Big Five Personality).Desain/Metodologi/Pendekatan - Data diperoleh langsung melalui penyebaran kuesioner kepada 304 responden yaitu investor muda (berusia 21 sampai 30 tahun) di Indonesia. Rancangan penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Pengujian Hipotesis. Metode analisis yang digunkanan dalam penelitian ini Ordinal Logistic Regresion dengan menggunakan program SPSS.Hasil Penelitian - Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan pada akuisisi informasi dan perilaku perdagangan saham, Investor yang tergolong Openness & Neuroticism akan memperlemah hubungan kedua variabel tersebut, sedangkan Conscientiousness, Extraversion dan Agreeableness akan memperkuat hubungan kedua variabel tersebut. Abstract Purpose –This paper was to investigate the impact of the frequency of information acquisition on the frequency of stock tradingDesign/Methodology/Approach – Data obtained directly by distributing questionnaires to 304 respondents is young investors (aged 21 to 30 years) in Indonesia. The research design used in this study is hypothesis testing. The analytical method used in this research is Ordinal Logistic Regresion using SPSS program.Findings - The results of this study were that there is a positive relationship between information acquisition and trading behavior. Investors belonging to Openness & Neuroticism will weaken the relationship of both variables, while Conscientiousness, Extraversion and Agreeableness will strengthen the relationship of both variables.

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