scholarly journals HOW COGNITIVE APPRAISALS AND MALADAPTIVE COPING EXPLAIN THE BEHAVIOURAL INTENTION OF HEALTH TOURISTS?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seow Ai Na ◽  
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Choong Chee Keong ◽  
Choong Yuen Onn ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Cognitive Appraisals ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Behavioural Intention ◽  
Maladaptive Coping ◽  
Perceived Vulnerability ◽  
Compulsive Behaviour ◽  
Paper Survey ◽  
Practical Implications

The main purpose of this paper is to understand the behavioural intention of health tourists through cognitive appraisals and maladaptive coping. A research model is proposed. A field study was conducted in Malaysia’s various international airports. 718 international tourists were approached to partake in the paper survey. The data collected was analysed using SmartPLS software version 3 with partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). This study’s findings show that only response severity is not significant related to maladaptive coping, which is defined as a compulsive behaviour individuals use to soothe themselves when feeling anxious. Perceived vulnerability and response cost are positively related to maladaptive coping, whereas response efficacy and self-efficacy are negatively significant to maladaptive coping. This study’s abstract consists of seven main elements: purpose and background, methodology, findings, conclusion, contribution/practical implications, references, and keywords.

Role of leadership, strategic planning and entrepreneurial organizational culture towards achieving organizational excellence: evidence from public sector using SEM

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Al-Dhaafri ◽  
Mohammed Saleh Alosani
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organizational Excellence ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this study is to study the collective effect of leadership, strategic planning and entrepreneurial organizational culture (EOC) on organizational excellence. Design/methodology/approach Using primary data obtained through a survey questionnaire, hypotheses have been developed for testing. Out of a total of 565 questionnaires, only 355 questionnaires were returned where data were collected from the Dubai police organization. The structural equation modelling (SEM) approach was used to analyse the collected data. Findings Statistical findings using SEM-partial least square confirmed the full mediating role of strategic planning as a mechanism between leadership and organizational excellence. In addition, the results reported a significant effect of leadership on strategic planning besides its impact on organizational excellence. Practical implications Results reported many valuable implications. The outcomes of this study have practical implications that will help managers, decision-makers and practitioners to consider the study’s variables to enhance the overall performance through achieving excellence. Originality/value The collective role of leadership, strategic planning, EOC and organizational excellence is studied as one of the most important empirical studies which bring original contribution to the existing body of knowledge.

Role of virtues in the relationship between shame and tendency to plagiarise

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepika Pandoi ◽  
Sanjaya Singh Gaur ◽  
Anup Kumar Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Path Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
External Shame ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Plagiarism is an epidemic for scholars that needs to be managed. Penalties do not seem to be able to stop people from indulging in it. Manipulation of emotions and values may help in discouraging people from plagiarism. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to understand the association between felt emotion and plagiarism outcome behaviours. Another objective of the study is to see the role of virtues in discouraging people from plagiarism. Design/methodology/approach A scenario-based quasi-experimental method is used to collect the data. Graduate students from various Indian universities were invited for the experiment. The partial least square based structural equation modelling is used to test the measurement as well as path model. Findings The authors found that manipulated shame resulted in feelings of both international and external shame. When individuals feel internal shame, they avoid and discontinue plagiarism. They also try to repair the damage that they cause by plagiarism. However, feeling of external shame only encourages individuals to discontinue plagiarism behaviour. Virtues such as influence, competitiveness and equality weaken the relationship between internal shame and plagiarism-related outcome behaviour. At the same time, these virtues do not affect the relationship between external shame and outcome behaviours. Practical implications This study has important implications for the institutions of higher education. The study suggests that universities should provoke the emotion of shame through various communications to students to control the act of plagiarism by their students. Originality/value No study seems to have examined if the manipulation of emotions and values can help reduce the problem of plagiarism. This is an attempt towards bridging this important gap in literature. Therefore, findings of this study are of great value to scholars and content developers.

Experience economy in ethnic cuisine: a case of Chengdu cuisine

2019 ◽  
Vol 122 (6) ◽  
pp. 1801-1817 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan K.W. Lai ◽  
Dong Lu ◽  
Yide Liu
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Experience Economy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Tourist Satisfaction ◽  
Esthetic Experience ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The concept of experience economy states that customers seek experiences whether from products and services. Tourism is at the forefront of the experience economy because tourists are looking for staged experience encompassing the four realms (entertainment, educational, esthetic and escapism). The purpose of this paper is to empirically explore the effects of the experience economy on tourists’ word-of-mouth (WOM) in Chengdu cuisine through satisfaction and memory. Design/methodology/approach In total, 397 valid data were collected from the tourists who have experienced the ethnic cuisine in Chengdu. A partial least-square structural equation modeling technique was used to examine the research model. Findings The empirical results indicated that esthetic is the antecedent of the other three realms of experience economy; esthetic, educational and entertainment experiences influence satisfaction; four realms of experience economy influence memory; and satisfaction and memory ultimately influence WOM. Practical implications The findings of this study provide practical implications for operators of ethnic restaurants in designing their restaurants and menus, travel agencies in planning the tour itinerary and governments in using ethnic cuisine for destination marketing. Originality/value This study is a pioneer in studying the experience economy in the ethnic cuisine. It has identified the relationships between four dimensions of experience economy of ethnic cuisine, tourist satisfaction, memory and WOM toward ethnic cuisine in a tourist destination. It has also integrated the senses of Chinese cuisine (“sight,” “smell” and “taste”) into the measures of esthetic experience for studying experience economy in ethnic cuisine.

Behavioural intention to adopt blockchain for a transparent and effective taxing system

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Rokibul Kabir
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Behavioural Intention ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Intention To Adopt

Purpose The purpose of this research is to assess the tax stakeholders’ intention towards the adoption of blockchain technology (BT) for a transparent and effective taxing system in Bangladesh. It examines the factors influencing the behavioural intention of the users to adopt BT with a blended model built on the technology acceptance model (TAM) and self-determination theory (SDT). This research develops a prescriptive model to demonstrate how the stakeholders are interested in adopting BT for the taxing system. Design/methodology/approach Data were obtained through a structured questionnaire from the stakeholders of the taxing system, including tax policymakers, tax commissioners, tax officers, lawyers, tax consultants and the taxpayers. Statistical analyses were performed using partial least square-structural equation modelling. Findings Results reveal that out of the two primary TAM antecedents known as usefulness (PU) and ease of use (PEU), PU has a significant influence on the BT adoption intention. The only cognitive variable called autonomous motivation picked from SDT has a positive and significant impact on BT adoption for tax purpose as well. Finally, trust is found to be another important determinant for explaining stakeholders’ intention to adopt BT for an efficient taxing system where transparency can be ensured. Research limitations/implications The proposed model does not include any moderator though there might be a moderating effect in this regard. The variation described in the behavioural intention to adopt BT by the predictors is half of the total possible variations. Hence, the inclusion of variables such as social influence and controlled motivation could be interesting. Practical implications This study is expected to provide valuable insights into policymaking for tax administrations to enhance the tax collection net and maintain transparency and efficiency in the taxing system. Social implications This research has social consequences for a recently graduated developing economy such as Bangladesh, where transparency and efficiency are a matter of question. Because BT adoption can assure a convenient and favourable environment for the taxpayers upholding the principles of taxation, it can play a significant role by ensuring social justice and equity through a transparent and effective taxing system. Originality/value This research is among the first few studies to address the issue of implementing a modern technology such as BT for an efficient taxing system from a developing country perspective. Furthermore, it combined TAM and SDT to propose a hybrid model for explaining behavioural intention to adopt an emerging technology such as blockchain, which is a new phenomenon.

Predicting behavioural intention toward Islamic bank: a multi-group analysis approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1091-1103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dwi Suhartanto
Keyword(s):  
Group Analysis ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Behavioural Intention ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Islamic Bank ◽  
Bank Managers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThis study aims to examine behavioural intention towards Islamic bank including three determinants: religiosity, trust and image across customers and non-customers.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses 400 samples, consisting of customers and non-customers of Islamic banks collected from Bandung, Indonesia. Partial least square was applied to evaluate the association between religiosity, trust, image and behavioural intention.FindingsThis study reveals a direct effect of religiosity on behavioural intention and indirect effect through trust and image for both customers and non-customers of Islamic banks. Although the impact of religiosity on trust, image and behavioural intention is significant in both the customer and non-customer sample, the effect of religiosity on the customer is higher compared to that of non-customer.Practical implicationsThis study provides an opportunity for Islamic bank managers to increase the behavioural intention among the customer, as well as non-customer. To increase behavioural intention amongst customers and non-customers, Islamic bank managers need to keep the bank operation compliant with theSharialaw, maintain a good image and gain trust from both customers and non-customers.Originality/valueThis study is the first attempt to evaluate the behavioural intention towards Islamic bank across customers and non-customers.

Does “CHALTA HAI” culture negatively impacts sustainability of business firms in India? An empirical investigation

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheshadri Chatterjee ◽  
Ranjan Chaudhuri ◽  
Demetris Vrontis ◽  
Alkis Thrassou
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Modelling Analysis ◽  
Cultural Implications ◽  
Indian Firm ◽  
Limited Generalizability ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Chalta hai (it is fine or it is acceptable) is an Indian cultural phenomenon that influences attitude towards work and business and diachronically adversely affects both. The purpose of this study is to explore its impact on the sustainability of business firms operating in India. Design/methodology/approach The research has firstly undertaken a theoretical study towards the development of appropriate hypotheses and a corresponding conceptual model, with emphasis on the effects of chalta hai culture as a moderator of the predictor-sustainability linkages. The model has been validated statistically through partial least square- structural equation modelling analysis of usable feedbacks from 349 respondents. Findings The research has concluded that the cultural notion of chalta hai impacts adversely the sustainability of business firms operating in India, with its effects being dominant. Research limitations/implications The research has scholarly and executive implications, as well as socio-cultural implications. The sample, however, allows for conclusions to be drawn reliably but with limited generalizability. Additionally, only three predictors have been considered, bestowing upon future research the task of building on the present model through additional pertinent predictors and boundary conditions that will enhance its explanative power. Practical implications The research has provided a scientifically developed model that guides Indian firm managers through appropriate steps that dissuade stakeholders from exhibiting the behavioural traits and attitudes of chalta hai culture, highlighting along the way its detrimental effects on Indian business sustainability. Originality/value There is little research on the business impacts of chalta hai and regarding the sustainability perspective/focus. In addition, this is in sharp contrast to the spread and impact of the phenomenon. This research and its findings, therefore, are valuable with regard to both their wider context (“chalta hai” business effects) and their specific focus (sustainability).

Acceptance and use of lecture capture system (LCS) in executive business studies

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 329-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shoaib Farooq ◽  
Maimoona Salam ◽  
Norizan Jaafar ◽  
Alain Fayolle ◽  
Kartinah Ayupp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Lecture Capture ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Personal Innovativeness ◽  
Foreign Universities ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Adoption of latest technological advancements (e.g. lecture capture system) is a hallmark of market-driven private universities. Among many other distinguishing features, lecture capture system (LCS) is the one which is being offered to enhance the flexibility of learning environment for attracting executive business students. Majority of foreign universities are offering the facility of LCS to their students in offshore campuses established in Malaysia. Yet, very little is known about perception and behaviour of executive business students towards acceptance and use of this facility. Therefore, to bridge the identified gap in academic literature, this study is an effort to explore the causal relationship between existing constructs of extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT2), personal innovativeness (PI), intention and use behaviour (UB) towards LCS. Moreover, this study is aimed to extend the UTAUT2 by introducing a new variable, namely, PI in the domain of information technology (IT) (PIIT). Design/methodology/approach SmartPLS-3.2.6 was used for data analysis and all PLS-related calculations. For this purpose, a self-administered questionnaire was designed to collect data regarding acceptance and UB towards LCS. A sample size of 481 responses from executive business students, who were enrolled in offshore campuses of five selected foreign universities in Malaysia, was used for testing the proposed theoretical model. Findings The results of structural equation modelling (SEM) revealed that, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, price value, hedonic motivation, habit and PIIT have a significant and positive influence on acceptance and use of LCS among executive business students. Unique to this study is that, findings of this study have highlighted PIIT as an important factor that affects intention and UB towards LCS among executive business students. Practical implications By validating and extending the UTAUT2, the findings of this study provide a number of practical implications along with a comprehensive, robust and useful framework for universities to successfully implement technological advancements, such as LCS, to enhance overall learning outcomes. Originality/value By investigating the factors determining acceptance and use of LCS among executive business students, using a partial least square (PLS)-based SEM approach, this study makes a sizeable theoretical, methodological and contextual contribution to the overall body of knowledge.

Non-Probabilistic Approach to e-Banking Adoption: The Moderating Impact of Trialability

2021 ◽  
pp. 0258042X2110542
Author(s):  
Frederick Pobee
Keyword(s):  
Developing Country ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Probabilistic Approach ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Behavioural Intention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Actual Use ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study is to assess the factors influencing the adoption of e-banking in a developing country and to explore the moderating effects of trialability on the relationship between behavioural intention and the actual use of e-banking services. The study has employed the convenience and cross-sectional data collection approach in three of the 16 regions in Ghana. Data was collected from 568 respondents through an online survey. The Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to analyse the data. The findings indicate that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitating conditions positively and significantly influence the intention to adopt e-banking. The structural path analysis also showed that trialability positively and significantly moderates the relationship between behavioural intention and actual use of e-banking platforms. This research fills the existing gap in the e-banking literature by integrating trialability into the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model to assess its moderating impact on the relationship between behavioural intention and actual e-banking adoption in a developing country.

scholarly journals Organizational Excellence as the Driver for Organizational Performance: A Study on Dubai Police

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Saleh Al-Dhaafri ◽  
Abdullah Kaid Al-Swidi ◽  
Ali Ali Al-Ansi
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Public Organization ◽  
Police Departments ◽  
Organizational Excellence ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Practical Implications

<p>This study was set up to examine the effect of organizational excellence on organizational performance. A questionnaire survey was employed to collect the data from Dubai Police departments. Two hundred fifty questionnaires were distributed and one hundred seventy five were returned completely filled. To analyze the data collected, Partial Least Square (PLS) structural Equation Modelling was employed. Based in the statistical results, the effect of organizational excellence on organizational performance was confirmed. The results of this study have different theoretical and practical implications. Theoretically, this study closes the gap in the previous literature in terms of the few studies examine empirically the casual effect of organizational excellence on organizational performance in public organization. Practically, this study increases the awareness on managers, decision makers, and practitioners about the significant of excellence when implementing their strategies and practices. </p>

scholarly journals ACCEPTANCE TECHNOLOGY FACTORS OF MOBILE BANKING USAGE BASED ON UTAUT2 MODEL

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 920
Author(s):  
Ignatius Aryono Putranto
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Behavioural Intention ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Theoretical Contribution ◽  
Performance Expectancy ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Internet Link

The aim of this research was to examine factors in UTAUT2 was developed by Venkatesh et al.,(2012) (Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology2) Model which were influenced people in using mobile banking. Constructs used in this research were: performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, hedonic motivation, price value, habits, behavioural intention, and use behaviour. This research based on survey research, and data were gathered using questionnaire. The questionnaires were distributed through internet link and it was responded by 199 respondents. The population in this research are every person who used mobile banking. The sample amount used the literature which was said that if the number of arrows in the model is maximum 10, the minimum amount of samples are 91 samples. Data analysis techniques employed in this research was Partial Least Square – Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Results from this research shows that the factors influencing use of mobile banking are habitss and behavioural intention. In other sides, factors that determine the intentions on using mobile banking are habitss and performance expectancy. Results of this research contributes to the identify the factors that should be enhanced by banks to optimize the use of mobile banking and also contributes to the banks customers to make them understand what factors influenced them most on using mobile banking. Theoretical contribution from this paper related to contribution of references about examining the factors affect use of mobile banking in Indonesia from the UTAUT2 model.

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