scholarly journals An Analysis of Factors Affecting Staffs Knowledge Sharing In the Central Library of the University of Isfahan Using the Extension of Theory of Reasoned Action

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayyad Mohsen Allameh ◽  
Ahmad Abedini ◽  
Javad Khazaei Pool ◽  
Ali Kazemi
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Theory Of Reasoned Action ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Structural Equations Model ◽  
The University

The vital importance of knowledge management, in today’s complicated and changing environment as a source for strategic reconstruction of an organization cannot be denied. Furthermore, the effective sharing of knowledge is one of the most important success factors in an organization. This study aims at predicting the staff’s sharing of knowledge in the central library of the University of Isfahan. The conceptual framework for this study is consisted of the completed model of Theory of Reasoned Action. The statistical population of the current study contains the staffs of central library in university of Isfahan out of which 160 participants were studied by the census method. For the validity evaluation of the model, the structural equations model was applied and based on the results of path analysis relationship between research variables it was confirmed. The research results show that the expected organizational reward, reciprocal benefits, self-efficacy of knowledge, and enjoyment in helping others affect attitude and intention for the sharing of knowledge. The research findings indicate the positive impact of subjective norms on knowledge sharing intentions.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Voluntary Self-Isolation Behavior to Cope with a Pandemic: Empirical Evidence from Colombia vs. Spain in Times of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Diana Escandon-Barbosa ◽  
Andrea Hurtado ◽  
Alina Gomez
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Theory Of Reasoned Action ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Group Model ◽  
Cultural Characteristics ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Volitional Behavior

Global pandemics are not a new phenomenon. They have occurred at different points in time and can be of different scales. COVID-19 appeared in 2020 and its spread has reached more than 60 countries worldwide. This research aims to analyze voluntary self-isolation behavior used to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of this study, we carried out sampling in Colombia and Spain, which share similar cultural characteristics but which have substantial social and economic differences. A multi-group model was used to test the application of the theory of planned behavior and the theory of reasoned action in order to analyze self-isolation behavior. The results show that there are differences in self-isolation behavior between both countries, especially with regard to attitudes towards self-isolation and volitional behavior.

scholarly journals Economic uncertainty and tourism consumption

2020 ◽  
pp. 135481662098151
Author(s):  
Canh Phuc Nguyen ◽  
Su Dinh Thanh ◽  
Bach Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Theory Of Reasoned Action ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Economic Uncertainty ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Domestic Tourism

This study examines the influence of economic uncertainty on tourism. The key hypothesis to test is that while economic uncertainty reduces outbound tourism, it may boost domestic tourism due to the economic-stagnant effects. Utilizing the framework of the theory of reasoned action to analyze a global sample of 124 countries over the period 1996–2017, we find some initial evidence showing that an increase in economic uncertainty encourages domestic tourism while reducing outbound tourism in the global sample. Notably, while these effects are consistent in the upper-middle-income economies, an increase in uncertainty has a positive impact on both domestic and outbound tourism in lower-middle-income economies and a negative impact on both domestic and outbound tourism in higher-income economies. The key implementation of this study is that tourism development is not always associated with economic development and stability; sometimes it could be a signal of economic stagnancy and inactiveness.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Online Education during COVID-19 Pandemic: Sri Lankan Students’ Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. K. Sriyalatha ◽  
P. J. Kumarasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
University Administrators ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Management Students ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

This study examines the factors influencing online education for selected Sri Lankan universities during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also analyses the moderate effect of gender and type of the university on online education. Primary data were collected using a questionnaire via google form from Management students in Sri Lankan selected universities. Data analysis was done through structural equations using analysis of moment structures (AMOS) version 22.0. Attitude, internet and related facilities, curriculum, and self-motivation were found to have a significant positive impact on online education, while workload & time have no significant effect on online education. Among four factors, the strongest influence was derived from self-motivation followed by the curriculum. We have not found significant differences among male and female students’ views on online education, while the impact from the type of university is different among the two categories. This study effectively guides policy makers and university administrators across the educational institutes to decide on continuing online education. It reveals some insights to the teachers, students, and parents to understand the significance of the modern online learning environment and its positive impact on the new learning mode. There is no study related to the factors associated with the impact of online education during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Sri Lankan context.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Innovation Performance in Establishing a Generic Plan in the Pharmaceutical Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Eslami Eshlaghi ◽  
Abbas Khamseh
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industry ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Developmental Approach ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Factors Affecting

Background: The pharmaceutical industry has a significant impact on the promotion of health and safety indicators in society. In this knowledge-based industry, the development of companies in complex environments is a function of innovative research, investment, and government regulation to maintain and survive. Given the technical knowledge and specific supportive laws (e.g., patents), being active in such an industry is one of the important criteria in developing countries. Therefore, the generic plan was implemented in Iran with the prospect of taking practical steps toward achieving drug self-sufficiency and acquiring the rank of manufactured pharmaceutical raw materials and branded drugs. Objectives: This study, therefore, aimed to investigate factors affecting innovation performance in establishing a generic plan in the pharmaceutical industry of developing countries. Methods: The statistical population in this descriptive survey consisted of PhD experts involved in the Iranian pharmaceutical industry. To this end, 42 standard questionnaires were distributed based on the conceptual model of the research. Next, the effects of the research variables were analyzed using partial least squares (PLS) structural equations. Results: According to the results, research and development (R&D), product innovation, process innovation, and organization size significantly positively affected innovation performance. In comparison, knowledge management did not substantially affect innovation performance in the Iranian pharmaceutical industry. Conclusions: Due to the introspective developmental approach and the lack of effective communication, a major failure of the generic plan is witnessed within the pharmaceutical industry.

scholarly journals Motivational Factors for Knowledge Sharing and Trust

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 920-927
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Theory Of Reasoned Action ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Transmission Of Knowledge ◽  
Hypothetical System ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Knowledge Organizations

sharing knowledge is transmission of knowledge (implicit or tacit) from an organization, group, or person to another one. Through sharing knowledge, organizations are able to improve their effectiveness, saves cost of training and moderate risks due to lack of certainty. While managing knowledge, organizations find it difficult to motivate employees for sharing knowledge with others. Therefore, it is essential to recognize the elements impacting information sharing and trust. This paper attempts to understand trust and persuasive variables that impact information sharing conduct in associations. It is huge that there are a not many investigations because of inspirational factors on information sharing conduct through trust as an arbitrator. Right now, specialist proposed a hypothetical system that consolidated inspirational elements with Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) to depict the relationship among inspiration (extraneous and inherent), trust and demeanors toward information sharing. This paper will be important to the experts as it gives a premise of understanding persuasive elements for information sharing and trust.

Investigating the Factors of Consumers’ Purchase Intention Towards Life Insurance in Bangladesh: An Application of the Theory of Reasoned Action

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzia Nomi ◽  
Md. Mahiuddin Sabbir
Keyword(s):  
Risk Aversion ◽  
Life Insurance ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Theory Of Reasoned Action ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Consumer Purchase Intention

This study aims to examine the factors that influence consumer purchase intention towards life insurance. The study included religiosity, risk aversion motives, saving motives, and financial literacy with classical Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), therefore extending the model. A convenience sampling method was employed to collect data from 315 respondents working in different public and private institutions in Bangladesh. Collected data were analysed using the structural equation model (SEM). The results revealed that attitude, subjective norms, risk aversion motives, saving motives, and financial literacy have a significant positive impact on consumer purchase intention towards life insurance. Moreover, religiosity was found to have a negative impact on purchase intention. In addition, saving motives was found as a mediator in the relationship between risk aversion motives and purchase intention, as well as between financial literacy and purchase intention. Since attitude and subjective norms were found to have the most effect on purchase intention, the study implicated that marketers should emphasise company image, reputation, and the credibility of the agents, together with the significant others to whom we often turn to before making any financial decision. Finally, the study offered directions for further research after divulging several limitations.

scholarly journals Structural model of university social responsability

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-218
Author(s):  
Carlos Francisco Ortiz-Paniagua ◽  
Joel Bonales Valencia ◽  
Araceli Flores Esparza
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
State University ◽  
Structural Equations Model ◽  
The University

The study aims to analyze the University Social Responsibility (USR) policy implemented at the Michoacan State University (Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo - UMSNH) from the perspective of the university community. For that purpose, a Structural Equations Model in its variant of Partial Least Squares (PLS) was used from a theoretical/empirical construct on the USR. Five variables integrated into 17 indicators were used, obtained by a representative sample. The results are presented in two sections; a) USR performance at the UMSNH and; b) the role of each variable in the PLS model. It is concluded that the performance was regular and the Internal Management (IM) had a key impact on the model operation. In the management practice, this might help identify areas to improve the performance of this policy by sector and variables.

scholarly journals Presenting The Model of Tax Compliance: The Role of Social-Psychological Factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-160
Author(s):  
Seyyed Yaser Ebrahimian Jolodar ◽  
◽  
Masoud Ahmadi ◽  
Niloofar Imankhan ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Tax Morale ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Tax Fairness

Today, the concept of tax compliance has become a common phenomenon in most countries and attracted the attention of a large number of researchers in order to identify the affecting factors on it. In this regard, the purpose of this research is to exploration the main internal and psychological factors affecting on tax compliance and in return try to present the tax compliance model. The statistical population of this study included 2900 legal persons of Sari tax administration in Iran who shall be liable to Value-Added Tax (VAT). The sampling technique in this study was stratified random sampling and the sample size comprises of 550 legal persons. The findings revealed a significant and positive impact of tax fairness, taxpayers' attitude, trust in authorities and tax morale on tax compliance. Furthermore, the results of the study showed that tax compliance is largely determined by tax morale. Moreover, the results suggest that tax authorities should take more concentration on tax fairness for creating favorable attitude in taxpayers, enhancing trust in authorities and improvement of morale obligation. Keywords: tax compliance, taxpayers’ attitude, tax fairness, tax morale

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