scholarly journals Examining the Role of Website Quality Perceptions in Explaining the Actual Usage of a Port Paperless System (PPS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
James Yaw Osei-Owusu ◽  
Rosli Mahmood ◽  
Murali Sambasivan
Keyword(s):  
Website Quality ◽  
Actual Usage ◽  
Quality Perceptions

scholarly journals English for European Communication and Tourism: Focus on Pragmatic Competence

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-332
Author(s):  
Agata Klimczak-Pawlak
Keyword(s):  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
Pragmatic Competence ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Language Background ◽  
Actual Usage ◽  
Successful Communication ◽  
Data Driven Approach

Pragmatic competence in L2 English is claimed here to be crucial for successful communication in a variety of communicative contexts across Europe. However, due to language background, cultural and identity differences among users of English, there is a need for reflection and data-driven examination of how the language is used in specific situations. This paper adopts a cross-cultural perspective on the study of the use of English in the European Union with focus on its role in tourism. The role of English as the language of communication in Europe is discussed, followed by a proposal as to the way in which its actual usage can be studied. The data-driven approach to pragmatic behavior is advocated as the basis for the development of pragmatic competence in learners of English with focus on those who wish to engage in tourism.

3. Authorities

2018 ◽  
pp. 33-60
Author(s):  
Simon Horobin
Keyword(s):  
Small Subset ◽  
Standard English ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Actual Usage ◽  
Correct Usage ◽  
The Many

‘Authorities’ considers how the rules of usage are established. It first describes the role of dictionaries, frequently held to be the ultimate authority. It then discusses linguistic academies, governing bodies that make pronouncements about correct usage. An alternative source to the dictionary is the usage guide, which tends to adopt a more prescriptive approach and which focuses on a small subset of frequently disputed points of usage. Other ways of determining acceptability is to turn to examples of actual usage, logic, or etymology. Despite the many controversies concerning correct usage and how it should be established, each of the authorities discussed would agree that there is a single authoritative form of the language, known as Standard English.

scholarly journals Understanding the role of visual attention on wines’ purchase intention: an eye-tracking study

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-179
Author(s):  
Patrícia Monteiro ◽  
João Guerreiro ◽  
Sandra Maria Correia Loureiro
Keyword(s):  
Visual Attention ◽  
Eye Tracking ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Purchase Intentions ◽  
Monitoring Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quality Perceptions ◽  
Consumption Situation ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Wine bottles compete for consumers’ attention in the shelf during the decisive moment of choice. This study aims to explore the role that visual attention to wine labels has on the purchase decision and the mediating role of quality perceptions and desire on such purchase behaviours. Wine awards and consumption situation are used as moderators.. Design/methodology/approach The study was conducted in Portugal and 36 individuals participated in a 2 × 2 within subjects design (awarded/not awarded × self-consumption/social-consumption). For each scenario, individuals’ attention, perceptions of quality, desire and purchase intentions were recorded. Findings Data from eye-tracking shows that, during the purchase process, the amount of attention given to a bottle is determinant of individuals’ purchase intentions, a relationship that increases in significance for bottles with awards and for when consumers are buying wine for a consumption situation involving a social environment. In addition, both quality perceptions and desire are confirmed to positively influence wines’ purchase intentions. Originality/value By using an eye monitoring method, this paper brings new insights into the wine industry by highlighting the impact that wines’ labels and different consumption situations have on individuals’ attention and purchase intention. Wine producers and retailers may benefit from the insights provided by the current study to refine their communication strategies by either highlighting product characteristics and pictorial elements, as it is the case of the awards, or communicating about their products for different consumption situations.

scholarly journals PRICE SENSITIVITY VERSUS PERCEIVED QUALITY: MODERATING EFFECTS OF RETAILER POSITIONING ON PRIVATE LABEL CONSUMPTION

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 935-950 ◽  
Author(s):  
Óscar González-Benito ◽  
Mercedes Martos-Partal
Keyword(s):  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Private Label ◽  
Price Sensitivity ◽  
Type Model ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Private Labels ◽  
Quality Perceptions ◽  
Sequential Models ◽  
Household Panel Data

Private labels are growing fast in Europe and USA, especially in the context of nondurable consumer goods. Moreover, the traditional association of private labels solely with a price focus, to the detriment of quality, appears to be diminishing. This research aims to clarify the effect of price sensitivity toward and quality perceptions of private labels on private label consumption. It analyzes the role of a retailer's price positioning as a moderator of the importance of these effects as determinants of private label purchases. With household panel data and survey information, this study investigates private labels’ share of wallet as the dependent variable; thus the logit-type model is adapted to a resource allocation context. Five sequential models specify and test the four hypotheses. In support of the hypotheses, price sensitivity and quality perceptions relate positively to private label consumption. For the moderating effect of retailer's price positioning, a negative moderating effect arises for price sensitivity, whereas a positive moderating effect appears for quality perceptions of private labels. The findings indicate that retailers’ efforts to convert private labels into tools to support positioning strategies are effective.

The influence of website quality on consumers e-loyalty through the mediating role of e-trust esatisfaction and perceived enjoyment An evidence from online shopping in Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ha Nam Khanh Giao
Keyword(s):  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Online Shopping ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Website Quality ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Online Retailers ◽  
Perceived Enjoyment ◽  
Empirical Implications ◽  
Positive Effect

The aim of the present study is to examine the influence of website quality on consumer’s eloyalty, noting the mediating role of e-trust, e-satisfaction, and perceived enjoyment. Besides, this study examines the consequence of consumer’s e-loyalty. Survey data collected from 594 respondents aged at least 16 years and performed some online shopping through websites in Vietnam. Based on the theoretical framework, PLS-SEM using SmartPLS 3.0 software was deployed to discover links between the constructs. The results showed a positive effect ofwebsite quality on e-loyalty, which was mediated partially through consumer e-trust and e-satisfaction. Moreover, e-loyalty had a positive association with electronic word of mouth (eWOM) as well. The main findings of this research provide some empirical implications for Internet marketers and online retailers in Vietnam. E-vendors should understand the customers’ expectations and e-loyalty regarding online shopping to attract new customers as well as to retain their existing customers.

The Role of Emerging Information Technologies for Supporting Supply Chain Management

2019 ◽  
pp. 1236-1248
Author(s):  
Zlatko Nedelko ◽  
Vojko Potocan
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Actual Usage

The main purpose of this chapter is to examine the role, importance, and actual usage of emerging information technology solutions that support and have potential to enhance supply chain management in practice. The role of information technology in supply chain management is discussed through the lens of several selected emerging management tools, namely collaborative innovations, corporate blogs, radio-frequency identification, and shared services centers. Results are also reported for several selected management tools utilization in selected worldwide regions, like North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, as well as for two emerging economies from Central and East Europe, namely Slovenia and Croatia. The chapter provides practical implications, emphasizing the benefits of studied emerging information technology solutions in practice.

Cloud Computing and E-Governance

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 32-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Sasikala
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Effective Utilization ◽  
Actual Usage ◽  
Problem Resolution ◽  
Integration Management ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Governance Strategy ◽  
The Government

Cloud computing provides a new service consumption and delivery model inspired by Consumer Internet Services. Cloud computing drives down costs and accelerates cost reduction benefit. Cloud is making rapid inroads in several sectors and e-Governance is the latest in this direction. e-Governance with cloud computing offers integration management with automated problem resolution, manages security end to end, and helps budget based on actual usage of data. At a global level, Cloud architectures can benefit government to reduce duplicate efforts and increase effective utilization of resources, helping the government go green and reducing pollution and effective waste management. In this paper, the authors describe how this newly emerged paradigm of cloud computing can be helpful for e-Governance. It also describes the role of cloud computing standards and architectures in framing a good e-Governance strategy to realize e-Government. Governments have been slower in realizing the potential benefits of the Information Technology to provide e-services. E-services are delivering cost-effective services, which can drive the growth of the economy and government productivity.

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