Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Tamal Datta Chaudhuri Author-X-Name-First: Tamal Datta Author-X-Name-Last: Chaudhuri Author-Name: Subhalaxmi Nath Author-X-Name-First: Subhalaxmi Author-X-Name-Last: Nath Author-Name: Sucharita Sarkar Author-X-Name-First: Sucharita Author-X-Name-Last: Sarkar Title: Free cash flow, productivity gains, growth and sustainability – the agency problem revisited Abstract: The objective of the paper is to examine the extent of the agency problem in the Indian manufacturing sector. We relate free cash flow to business efficiency, business effectiveness, innovativeness and sustainability of a sample set of companies. We choose metrics for each of the factors and examine the extent of the relationship. For evaluating performance of companies, we use economic profit and returns on retained earnings. While free cash flow has not improved the asset turnover ratio, it has led to improvements in the productivity of capital over a longer time period. Interestingly we observe a positive relationship between free cash flow and the P/E multiple implying that the market has favoured those companies with higher economic moat. A positive relationship is observed between returns on retained earnings and free cash flow over a period of time, and this does not support the agency problem. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 47-65 Issue: 1 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: agency problem; free cash flow; efficiency; effectiveness; innovativeness; sustainability; economic moat; returns on retained earnings. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=125707 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:1:p:47-65 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Hülya Ünlü Author-X-Name-First: Hülya Author-X-Name-Last: Ünlü Title: The effect of credit constraints on innovation activities during different economic conditions: firm-level evidence from Turkey Abstract: This paper assesses to answer the question 'In the periods of during and after the recession, do the credit constraints affect the product innovation and R%D activity of manufacturing firms? ' Taking into consideration that Turkey is a developing country, the financing opportunity for innovative firms are narrower than the developed countries. This paper uses five waves of Business Environment and Enterprise Performance Survey (BEEPS) data between 2005 and 2019 on manufacturing firms and analyses by using an extended probit model with endogenous treatment. Results show that there is an endogenous effect between innovative activities and financial barriers. Additionally, findings support the hypothesis that the probability of being innovatively active is lowered about 40% by the effect of credit constraints. Most importantly, this paper has evidence that the effect of credit constraints differentiates during different economic conditions. To sum up, the pre-recession period is more affected than the post-recession period. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 221-234 Issue: 2 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: The Great Recession; financial crisis; credit constraints; innovation; firm-level analysis; BEEPS; extended probit models; Turkey. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=126030 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:2:p:221-234 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Nasra Al-Habsi Author-X-Name-First: Nasra Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Habsi Author-Name: Ming Luo Author-X-Name-First: Ming Author-X-Name-Last: Luo Author-Name: Saad M. Zighan Author-X-Name-First: Saad M. Author-X-Name-Last: Zighan Title: A systematic literature review exploring the impact of digitalisation on leadership towards a new style of leadership Abstract: Exploring the impact of digitalisation on leadership actions and behaviours is an important endeavour. This research took the form of a systematic literature review that contextualises the continuing discussion on the impacts of digitalisation on leadership style and behaviour. It aimed to establish how employees should be led in an increasingly digitalised business environment and to ascertain what skills and competencies are needed to succeed. This study suggests that the next generation of leaders will need to develop strategic and conceptual thinking, will have to demonstrate high intellectual integrity and openness, but also find new ways to influence and generate loyalty among employees. Given the dominance of digital technologies, leadership has become a process of social influence, which is enhanced through the use of advanced information technology and managerial innovation and leadership transformation. Nevertheless, the new capabilities of digital leaders do not displace traditional leadership traits and skills. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 169-193 Issue: 2 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: systematic literature; digitalisation; leadership. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=126031 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:2:p:169-193 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Raed A.M. Iriqat Author-X-Name-First: Raed A.M. Author-X-Name-Last: Iriqat Author-Name: Marah K.A. Abu-Zaid Author-X-Name-First: Marah K.A. Author-X-Name-Last: Abu-Zaid Title: The impact of gender leadership styles on the individual creativity in Palestinian non-governmental organisations Abstract: This paper aims to examine the impact of gender leadership styles on individual creativity in the Palestinian NGOs. A sample of 94 managers and 302 employees was collected by using two separate structured questionnaires. The results illustrate that male and female transformational, and male transactional leaders have a significant positive correlation with individual creativity. In contrast, male Laissez-faire leadership, female transactional, and female Laissez-faire leadership styles do not correlate with individual creativity. This study also shows that female transformational leaders have an impact on individual creativity in the PNGOs institution. In contrast, there is no significant impact of male leadership styles on individual creativity due to PNGOs managers. As a result, the study recommends introducing PNGOs' managers and employees to different leadership styles, motivate and encourage creative employees, and improve their capabilities, as to enhance their impact on the sustainability of the PNGOs. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 194-220 Issue: 2 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: leadership styles; transformational leadership styles; transactional leadership styles; Lassiez-Faire styles; individual creativity. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=126032 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:2:p:194-220 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sayedeh Parastoo Saeidi Author-X-Name-First: Sayedeh Parastoo Author-X-Name-Last: Saeidi Author-Name: Parvaneh Saeidi Author-X-Name-First: Parvaneh Author-X-Name-Last: Saeidi Author-Name: Sayyedeh Parisa Saeidi Author-X-Name-First: Sayyedeh Parisa Author-X-Name-Last: Saeidi Author-Name: Nasser Franklin Alvarez Zamora Author-X-Name-First: Nasser Franklin Alvarez Author-X-Name-Last: Zamora Author-Name: Hugo Villacrés Endara Author-X-Name-First: Hugo Villacrés Author-X-Name-Last: Endara Title: The influence of corporate social responsibility on firm reputation with the moderating effect of personal employees' ethical value Abstract: This study attempts to investigate the conditional effects of the ethical values of employees and corporate social responsibility (CSR), as two possible influencing variables on a firm's reputation. Moreover, this research determines the moderating effect of ethical values of employees on the relationship of CSR with firm reputation. AMOS is used as a visual program in structural equation modelling in order to analyse and test the hypotheses suggested in this paper. Data were collected from 301 SMEs in industrial and service sectors, in Malaysia, using survey method through structured questionnaires with five-point Likert scales. According to the results, hypothesis of moderating effect of personal employees' ethical values (PEEV) on CSR and firm reputation in the industrial sector was rejected; whereas a conditional moderating effect of ethical values of employees on CSR and firm reputation was reported in the service sector. This shows that when companies rely more on human resources, a higher level of ethical values among employees leads to a higher level of reputation for the firm in society, even if CSR is at a low level at those companies. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 235-251 Issue: 2 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: ethical values; corporate social responsibility; CSR; corporate reputation; Malaysia. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=126033 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:2:p:235-251 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Chiging Yamang Author-X-Name-First: Chiging Author-X-Name-Last: Yamang Author-Name: Arup Roy Author-X-Name-First: Arup Author-X-Name-Last: Roy Title: Review on the assessment of financial literacy across the globe Abstract: Financial literacy is classically an effort to sculpt the need for financial education and explicate difference in financial outcomes. In order to appropriately define and measure financial literacy, it is important to understand the impact of financial education programs as well as the barrier to the effective financial decision. The present paper aims to review and analyse the various methods used in different studies to measure financial literacy across the world. To achieve this objective, various researches that measured financial literacy in the last ten years are considered. The study reveals that the methods applied for measuring the level of financial literacy in individuals are not consistent. They are diverse based on the objectives of the study as well as the definition of financial literacy. The findings present an insight into the assessment methods of financial literacy that may enable policymakers, educators and other stakeholders to formulate a standardised methodology to measure financial literacy. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 141-168 Issue: 2 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: financial literacy; financial education; financial decision; standardised methodology; measurement. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=126034 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:2:p:141-168 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Prachi Gala Author-X-Name-First: Prachi Author-X-Name-Last: Gala Author-Name: David Gligor Author-X-Name-First: David Author-X-Name-Last: Gligor Title: Review of neuroscience in marketing: areas, emotions and tools Abstract: Little work has been done to bring these various studies together to offer a solid building block on which theory can be further developed in a rigorous manner. We address this gap by conducting a multidisciplinary literature review to provide a unified understanding of research that has been conducted within neuromarketing. Articles related to neuroscience in the past 20 years (1997-2016) were downloaded from EBSCO using relevant keywords. Contribution wise, first, we provide a unified perspective of the research that's been conducted within this field. Second, we identify future research opportunities within neuromarketing, such as the tools that can be employed, specific areas where the tools can be applied, and specific emotions that can be investigated. Third, we provide additional guidance by discussing strengths and drawbacks associated with these various approaches. This article segregates past research in three unique buckets: tools, areas in marketing and emotions. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 76-100 Issue: 1 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: neuromarketing; neuroscience; marketing; consumer; advertising; fMRI. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=120403 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:1:p:76-100 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Akhil Damodaran Author-X-Name-First: Akhil Author-X-Name-Last: Damodaran Author-Name: Rupesh Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Rupesh Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Author-Name: Deepak Bangwal Author-X-Name-First: Deepak Author-X-Name-Last: Bangwal Author-Name: Sheetal Khanka Author-X-Name-First: Sheetal Author-X-Name-Last: Khanka Author-Name: Deep Shree Author-X-Name-First: Deep Author-X-Name-Last: Shree Title: Stakeholders' perception on blockchain technology in Indian aviation industry: a focus group study Abstract: Blockchain is a new emerging technology, and its implementation in the field of aviation is very recent. The study has taken the case of Indian airports where its implementation is under progress. The experts were invited to understand their perception of blockchain implementation in the Indian aviation industry. The study helps to understand the practical issues that management goes through when they are implementing the blockchain system in Indian aviation sector. With the help of using focus group, the study identified stakeholder perceptions on blockchain implementation in the Indian aviation industry. The significant themes that emerged from the discussion are stakeholder consultation, regulation, manpower, security privacy, and infrastructure. Thus, the study has some critical managerial implications for the identified factors. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 252-266 Issue: 2 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: blockchain; aviation industry; focus group study; India; cryptocurrency. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=126035 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:2:p:252-266 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Rana Imam Author-X-Name-First: Rana Author-X-Name-Last: Imam Title: Regulating the transport sharing economy and mobility applications in Jordan Abstract: Traditionally, customers had to buy products to access their usage. However, new business models have adopted the sharing economy concept. This innovative model gives a party the chance to offer their own under-utilised asset to another party who would willingly benefit from the service without needing to buy it. Governments are now responsible for regulating this new service industry, maintaining safety standards for consumers, guarding against tax evasion, and ensuring decent work conditions for employees in these sectors. This research focuses on the transport sharing economy scene in Jordan and explores how regulators could approach this issue with an unconventional perspective. The paper starts by describing the current situation in Jordan and presents three scenarios along with their ramifications in terms of regulators' interventions. The study describes 'best practices' from around the world. Recommendations are provided regarding the regulation of the two transportation network companies, Uber and Careem, in Jordan. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 101-120 Issue: 1 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: sharing economy; mobility applications; taxi services; regulating innovative technology; transport policy; transportation network companies; Jordan. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=120404 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:1:p:101-120 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mohsen Shahriari Author-X-Name-First: Mohsen Author-X-Name-Last: Shahriari Title: The effect of high-performance work systems on new product development in knowledge-based companies through the mediating role of marketing capability Abstract: New product development (NPD) is one of the most critical issues for the survival of knowledge-based companies in today's changing world. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effect of high-performance work systems (HPWS) on new product development in knowledge-based companies through the mediating role of marketing capabilities. The statistical population consists of managers and staff of Iranian knowledge-based companies in Isfahan province. The results show that staff independence, training and development, participation in decision-making, selective recruitment, job security, and performance management significantly affect NPD. In addition, the job transparency variable does not have a significant impact on the development of new products in knowledge-based companies. The results of the mediation analysis hypothesis also show that HPWS have a positive significant effect on NPD through the mediating variable of marketing capabilities. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 267-283 Issue: 2 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: high performance work systems; new product development; NPD; marketing capabilities; knowledge-based companies. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=126036 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:2:p:267-283 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Saeed Jafarinia Author-X-Name-First: Saeed Author-X-Name-Last: Jafarinia Author-Name: Atefeh Ebrahimpour Ahandani Author-X-Name-First: Atefeh Ebrahimpour Author-X-Name-Last: Ahandani Author-Name: Akbar Hassanpoor Author-X-Name-First: Akbar Author-X-Name-Last: Hassanpoor Author-Name: Mehdi Kheirandish Author-X-Name-First: Mehdi Author-X-Name-Last: Kheirandish Title: Detection and identification of factors causing deviant political behaviours Abstract: The banking industry is a dynamic, competitive, and complex industry influenced by economic, political, socio-cultural, legal and government factors. In such conditions, it is necessary to identify the appropriate behaviour patterns in order to achieve optimal performance. Deviant political behaviours are considered as those factors can harm the organisation's optimal performance. Accordingly, the present study aims to identify the factors causing deviant political behaviours in the banking industry. The present study is an exploratory research in terms of goal, and fundamental (basic) research in terms of the type of use, with qualitative research method of thematic analysis used in it. Data are collected using secondary (desk) research and in-depth interviews with 21 banking experts. Validity was confirmed by acceptance criterion and reliability was confirmed by Holsti's method and based on the observed percentage of the agreement. The data are coded in a multi-stage process and the factors causing deviant political behaviours are classified in 63 sub-themes and eight main themes: employee-related factors, manager-related factors, customer-related factors, occupational factors, political factors, socio-cultural factors, economic factors and government-legal factors. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 60-82 Issue: 1 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: deviant political behaviour; banking industry; qualitative approach; thematic analysis. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=122965 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:1:p:60-82 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Gursimranjit Singh Author-X-Name-First: Gursimranjit Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Maninder Singh Author-X-Name-First: Maninder Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Title: The mediating effect of perceived usefulness and brand attitude in relationship between consumer-brand metrics Abstract: The study aims to examine the mediating effect of perceived usefulness and brand attitude in relationship with consumers-brand metrics in context to smartphones. The sample selected for the present study were the millennials particularly students, as millennials are called computerised locals and they are the largest users of smartphone in India. The present study is based on the questionnaires administered to a sample of 720 respondents. Out of this sample, 537 usable questionnaires were obtained. Structural equation modelling has been used to analyse the data and for checking the mediating effect, Baron and Kenny's method has been used. The results revealed that there is a partial mediation among the tested constructs. Hence, the hypotheses were supported via partial mediation. The mediation effect was further validated by Sobel test, wherein the value of the Sobel test statistic was significant at p < 0.00 for the tested constructs. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 61-75 Issue: 1 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: brand awareness; brand attitude; perceived usefulness; purchase intention; smartphones. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=120406 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:1:p:61-75 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sergey Alexandrovskiy Author-X-Name-First: Sergey Author-X-Name-Last: Alexandrovskiy Author-Name: Mikhail Shushkin Author-X-Name-First: Mikhail Author-X-Name-Last: Shushkin Author-Name: Denis Fomenkov Author-X-Name-First: Denis Author-X-Name-Last: Fomenkov Title: Types of imitation and startup market performance: the case of Russia Abstract: Companies might see imitation as an easy strategy for growth. Many imitators, coming from emerging markets, suffer from lack of resources and original technologies. The authors suggested categorisation of imitations in two dimensions. First, imitators copy products, aesthetic, brands and business models of market leaders. Second, imitators copy innovations to different level from pure clones to creative imitations. This study aims to test if different types of imitations in Russian startups lead to varying market and financial results of these startups. The study used quantitative data collected from 76 Russian startups from 18 Russian cities through structured interview. For data analysis, the authors used multiple regression analysis. The findings of this study revealed that product clones lead to better performance than innovations in Russian startups. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 22-42 Issue: 1 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: innovation; imitation; startup; performance; Russia. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=122966 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:1:p:22-42 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Arham Adnan Author-X-Name-First: Arham Author-X-Name-Last: Adnan Author-Name: S.M. Fatah Uddin Author-X-Name-First: S.M. Fatah Author-X-Name-Last: Uddin Author-Name: Mohd. Mehdi Author-X-Name-First: Mohd. Author-X-Name-Last: Mehdi Title: Developing a new lifestyle instrument: an analytic hierarchy process-based approach Abstract: For almost as long as lifestyles have been studied in consumer behaviour, methodology has been of interest to researchers. Moreover, the progress in methodological issues is crucial for understanding the relationship between consumer behaviour and lifestyles. Essentially, the present study with the help of academic and marketing experts, rank the respective constructs of two of the most important and widely used scales of measuring consumer lifestyles: the activities, interests and opinions (AIO) and values and lifestyle (VALS). Accordingly, this article attempts to develop a new lifestyle scale with the help of analytic hierarchy process (AHP). AHP is a theory of measurement through pairwise comparisons and relies on the judgements of experts to derive priority scales. It is these scales that measure intangibles in relative terms. The comparisons are made using a scale of absolute judgements that represents, how much more one element dominates another with respect to a given attribute. Altogether, the study is a significant beginning towards assembling a well-defined and more holistic image of factors (new scale development) influencing the lifestyles of Indians. It is a mere building block and a starting point in Indian lifestyle research and would add to the limited body of knowledge in this particular field. The paper also discusses theoretical and managerial implications of the study. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 1-21 Issue: 1 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: new scale development; lifestyles; psychographics; values and life style; VALS; activities; interests and opinions; AIO; analytic hierarchy process; AHP. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=120407 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:1:p:1-21 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mohannad Obeid Al Shbail Author-X-Name-First: Mohannad Obeid Al Author-X-Name-Last: Shbail Author-Name: Zaid Jaradat Author-X-Name-First: Zaid Author-X-Name-Last: Jaradat Author-Name: Mohammad Jbarah Author-X-Name-First: Mohammad Author-X-Name-Last: Jbarah Author-Name: Seif Obeid Al Shbeil Author-X-Name-First: Seif Obeid Al Author-X-Name-Last: Shbeil Title: Factors that influence employees' acceptance of e-accounting: evidences from Jordanian SMEs Abstract: This paper explored the factors influencing the acceptance of e-accounting among SMEs employees. The authors adopted the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) as the underpinning theory, and distributed questionnaire copies to SMEs employees, from which 227 were deemed valid. The variables in UTAUT namely, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitating conditions were examined. The results showed that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and social influence all positively and significantly affected behavioural intention to use e-accounting. Moreover, facilitating conditions and behavioural intention to use e-accounting had positive and significant effects on e-accounting use behaviour. The role of UTAUT model is to explore and provide attention to the adaptation of new technology in SMEs. It is expected that the study framework could guide SMEs in their promotion and achievement of employees' e-accounting adoption. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 83-100 Issue: 1 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: e-accounting; electronic accounting; UTAUT; SMEs. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=122968 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:1:p:83-100 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Amina Omrane Author-X-Name-First: Amina Author-X-Name-Last: Omrane Author-Name: Sudin Bag Author-X-Name-First: Sudin Author-X-Name-Last: Bag Title: Determinants of customer buying intention towards residential property in Kolkata (India): an exploratory study using PLS-SEM approach Abstract: The aim of the current study is to explore the main specific determinants of the consumer buying intention towards residential property in the light of the theory of planned behaviour (Ajzen, 2005). Data were collected from the residential property buyers located in Kolkata (India), and then were subject to a factorial analysis via EFA and CFA. Therefore, a path analysis model was generated through a partial least square-structural equation model (PLS-SEM) to examine and test the underlying relationship among the correspondent variables. The findings of this research reveal that value consciousness (encompassing price, healthiness and quality) influences the consumer attitude, which in turn has an impact on the buying intention towards residential property in Kolkata. Interestingly, results support that the perceived behavioural control and subjective norms constitute two determinants of the customer behaviour and his intention to buy a dwelling in the City of Joy. This study provides thus a considerable insight into the real estate buyer's behavioural pattern towards owning a residential property. It is also recommended that real-estate developers formulate effective and successful marketing strategies. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 119-139 Issue: 1 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: buying intention; residential property; real estate sector; customer values; subjective norms; perceived behavioural control; Kolkata. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=122969 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:1:p:119-139 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ayat Saed Mohammad Author-X-Name-First: Ayat Saed Author-X-Name-Last: Mohammad Title: Impact of strategic agility on creating competitive advantage: evidence from Jordanian insurance companies Abstract: This research was conducted to examine the impact of strategic agility on creating a competitive advantage by offering evidence from the insurance companies in Jordan. The population of the study consists of managers at the higher levels working in the insurance companies of Jordan. A questionnaire was developed for collecting the required data. The population was of 288 respondents who were selected for the research in which the sample was 167, with all questionnaires valid for statistical analysis. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to test the hypotheses of the research. The results of the study show that strategic agility has an impact on competitive advantage. Based on the study results, managers and decision-makers of insurance companies in Jordan have to improve their ability to create values to clients, and work with chain partners in order to involve them of their decisions and outcomes using their capabilities to provide insurance services, which they provide at prices lower than competitors, or provide better products according to specifications required by their customers. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 101-118 Issue: 1 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: strategic agility; competitive advantage; insurance companies; Jordan. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=122970 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:1:p:101-118 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Bhuvanesh Kumar Sharma Author-X-Name-First: Bhuvanesh Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma Author-Name: Sunil Mishra Author-X-Name-First: Sunil Author-X-Name-Last: Mishra Author-Name: Vinay Nandre Author-X-Name-First: Vinay Author-X-Name-Last: Nandre Title: Theory of planned behaviour extension in adoption of social media for online shopping in India Abstract: The purpose of writing this research paper is to study the online purchase behaviour of the consumer concerning social media. To accomplish the expected objective, the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) was executed. This research distinguished from previous research in two contexts; one, belief on privacy used in place of security to determine the attitude; second, purchase intention identified through social media instead of website or mobile. The results of the study depict that the subjective norm, attitude, and perceived behavioural control significantly influence social media purchase behaviour. Social media trustworthiness has a positive effect on attitude. However, belief in perceived privacy does not considerably change the attitude of consumers. Also, it is evident from the research that normative belief has a significant influence on subjective norms and positive belief on self-efficacy-control has a significant positive effect on perceived behavioural control. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 330-351 Issue: 3 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: social networking sites; theory of planned behaviour; TPB; perceived privacy; trustworthiness; social media purchase behaviour; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=121692 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:3:p:330-351 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Tove Brink Author-X-Name-First: Tove Author-X-Name-Last: Brink Title: Organising to enable strategic innovation means horizontal leadership for dualities of stability and change Abstract: The purpose of this article is to shed light on how organising can enable strategic innovation. The research is conducted through a cross-disciplinary literature review on the origins of radical innovation and strategic innovation. Three propositions are developed from the literature review, which emphasise that horizontal leadership for innovative stability and change should be included in a model that provides novel insights and utilises the literature to enable strategic innovation. The model consists of the antecedent matrix of the two dualities of external business forces versus internal organisational forces and heterogeneous versus homogeneous resources that can be drawn upon in the organisation. In addition to this matrix, the dynamic organising process of creativity and control uses the mediators of connections, uncertainties, information flows, value propositions, human agencies, counter positions and preferred behaviours to enable strategic innovation. Practitioners can use the model in their own organisations to enhance horizontal leadership for value creation, and academia can use the model for further cross-disciplinary research and dissemination to enable strategic innovation. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 37-60 Issue: 1 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: horizontal leadership; strategic innovation; exploration; exploitation. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=120413 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:1:p:37-60 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Hui Nee Au Yong Author-X-Name-First: Hui Nee Au Author-X-Name-Last: Yong Author-Name: Charles Ramendran Author-X-Name-First: Charles Author-X-Name-Last: Ramendran Author-Name: Lilis Surienty Author-X-Name-First: Lilis Author-X-Name-Last: Surienty Title: Exploring safety compliance outcomes among healthcare professionals Abstract: This paper reports on a qualitative analysis based on focus group discussions (FGDs) conducted to examine factors affecting safety compliance. FGDs were used to explore perceptions concerning healthcare of two private hospitals located in Penang and Perak, Malaysia. Self-determinant theory was used to bridge the study's development. These findings could assist hospitals to persuade staff to adhere to safety policies and combat the decline in the rate of non-compliance, as well as progress in patient safety. This study attempted to understand the safety and health risks of healthcare professionals. Some activities highlighted include control and continuous improvement in the form of nursing safety audits and improvement suggestions through the nursing safety committee, quality department and internal forums. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 315-329 Issue: 3 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: focus group discussion; FGD; healthcare; medical tourism; safety climate; safety performance. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=121694 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:3:p:315-329 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sakshi Author-X-Name-First: Author-X-Name-Last: Sakshi Author-Name: Raiswa Saha Author-X-Name-First: Raiswa Author-X-Name-Last: Saha Author-Name: J. Ramesh Kumar Author-X-Name-First: J. Ramesh Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Author-Name: Harbhajan Bansal Author-X-Name-First: Harbhajan Author-X-Name-Last: Bansal Title: Preparing for takeoff: set up social media for travel planning Abstract: This study witnesses the effects of perceived risk (PR), trust and subjective norm (SN) on attitude and behavioural intention (BI) of Indian travellers using social media for their travel planning. A survey was carried out with 288 respondents who used marketer's social media page for their decision-making in the past 12 months. A conceptual model was created after a careful review of literature and partial least square regression modelling was applied. The study focused on the under focused area, that is the influence of hotelier's social media activities on the travel planning. Most of the research investigated the impact of online travel agents or the impact of user generated content (UGC), however the focus on the hoteliers' social media presence is seldom researched. This research is very useful for academicians, researchers and policymakers working with the social media market. Academicians may further explore the role of social media to have a better understanding of their impact on the theory of planned behaviour and its components. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 43-59 Issue: 1 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: social media; tourism; risk; trust; subjective norm; theory of planned behaviour. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=122974 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:1:p:43-59 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Olusesan Michael Awoleye Author-X-Name-First: Olusesan Michael Author-X-Name-Last: Awoleye Title: Knowledge spillover, human capital and agglomeration dynamics in Nigeria's ICT clusters Abstract: There is a dearth of robust and recent empirical researches on the dynamics of geographical proximity of firms as it relates to business performance in the context of ICT firms in Nigeria. This paper thus leveraged Marshall-Arrow-Romer on externalities to investigate the effect of co-location on the firm's performance. The research surveyed 228 chief executives in three major ICT clusters in Nigeria, including the Otigba Computer Village, Lagos. Twenty cluster-related questionnaire items were completed by the firms involved in sales, maintenance and manufacturing of ICT products. Factor analysis extracted seven latent variables capable of impacting business performance in the selected clusters. This explains 71.45% of the accumulated variance. However, a confirmatory test thereafter confirmed only four of these factors. These are human capital, coopetition, resource sharing and outsourcing. The study thus highlighted theoretical relevance and advanced some policy suggestions to further strengthen the activities of the businesses in the clusters. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 352-382 Issue: 3 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: business performance; knowledge spillover; human capital; coopetition; resource sharing; outsourcing; ICT cluster; agglomeration; cluster; Nigeria. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=121695 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:3:p:352-382 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Maddalena Della Volpe Author-X-Name-First: Maddalena Della Author-X-Name-Last: Volpe Author-Name: Paolo Diana Author-X-Name-First: Paolo Author-X-Name-Last: Diana Author-Name: Francesca Esposito Author-X-Name-First: Francesca Author-X-Name-Last: Esposito Author-Name: Maria Carmela Catone Author-X-Name-First: Maria Carmela Author-X-Name-Last: Catone Title: Academic performance ranking and universities' Twitter use Abstract: This paper explores the different uses of the Twitter social media made by the top 100 universities in the world as classified by <i>The 2018 Times Higher Education World Ranking</i> (<i>THE</i>). The aim is to relate the THE Ranking performance indicators to the data from the Twitter activities of each university, in order to understand if the level of the universities' prestige affects their interacting communicative attitude on social media. Using statistical and quantitative methods, we succeeded in identifying three types of universities: <i>megaphone universities</i>, characterised by a one-way communication model, <i>collaborative universities</i>, concentrated on international openness, and <i>social universities</i>, more active and participative on Twitter than the others. Except for marketing purposes, universities reveal several obstacles in using social media. A more entrepreneurial vision of a university could allow recognising social media as an opportunity to enhance the circulation of knowledge flow and resources. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 22-36 Issue: 1 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: higher education institutions; academic performance ranking; Times Higher Education World Ranking; university; social media; Twitter; network; web communication; principal component analysis; PCA; cluster analysis; entrepreneurial vision; entrepreneurial university; university business cooperation. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=120416 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:1:p:22-36 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Himanshu Kargeti Author-X-Name-First: Himanshu Author-X-Name-Last: Kargeti Author-Name: Vikas Singh Author-X-Name-First: Vikas Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Som Nath Paul Author-X-Name-First: Som Nath Author-X-Name-Last: Paul Author-Name: Vishal Sagar Author-X-Name-First: Vishal Author-X-Name-Last: Sagar Title: Assessment of M-commerce adoption and buying behaviour among youngsters using TAM model Abstract: Smart phones are progressive technologies in modern business era. Users have started using these technologies to experience a different world with variety of features involved in it. Mobile devices and smart phones enable a user to have a real time experience of searching and sharing information irrespective of place and time barrier with immense flexibility and ease. The M-commerce industry is one of the fastest growing industries in India. The Success of M-commerce depends on the adoption of M-commerce services by youngsters in India. The present study aims at determining the M-commerce adoption and buying behaviour of the youngsters by using technology acceptance model (TAM). The study is an attempt to assess the association among perceived trust, perceived ease of use and perceived value with attitude towards use and buying behaviour of youngsters of the Uttarakhand region of India. Structural equation modelling (SEM) is used to analyse the proposed model. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 395-412 Issue: 3 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: mobile commerce; M-commerce; perceived trust; perceived ease of use; perceived value; attitude towards use; buying behaviour; youngsters. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=121713 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:3:p:395-412 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Diya Das Author-X-Name-First: Diya Author-X-Name-Last: Das Author-Name: Ramesh Mohan Author-X-Name-First: Ramesh Author-X-Name-Last: Mohan Title: Client or employer identification matters? Differential outcomes of dual identification in Indian call centres Abstract: Literature shows that organisational identification has important implications in employee performance and their intention to leave a firm. In this paper, we explore the differential implications of employee identification in settings where the employees are employed by one firm but represent client firms in their work. Specifically, the paper investigates how employee identification with the firm that employs them as opposed to the client firm impact their work outcomes such as performance, job satisfaction and intention to leave. Findings from a survey of employees in an off-shored call centre show employee identification with the firm is as important as identification with the client since they develop specific affect for both the organisations that impact their work outcomes. They also foster different outcomes, e.g., intention to leave is affected by identification with the employing firm, while performance is affected by identification and job satisfaction is impacted by both kinds of identifications. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 383-394 Issue: 3 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: identification; call centre; intention to leave. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=121721 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:3:p:383-394 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Arishu Kaushik Author-X-Name-First: Arishu Author-X-Name-Last: Kaushik Author-Name: Doordarshi Singh Author-X-Name-First: Doordarshi Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Title: An optimised model to enhance the performance of manufacturing small and medium enterprises by implementing advanced manufacturing technologies Abstract: The research aims to generate an optimised model to find out the impact of advanced manufacturing technologies on performance parameters in the small and medium enterprises of northern India. With the help of a cross-sectional survey, data collected from the manufacturing small and medium enterprises of the northern region of India was analysed using structural equation modelling. Advanced manufacturing technologies, namely, enterprise resource planning, automated material handling and storage, computer aided manufacturing and computer aided design have been considered in this research. Their impact has been analysed on performance factors, namely, production, quality, flexibility and health and safety. The optimised model generated using structural equation modelling can be helpful in guiding the industrialists and management who are planning for or implementing the advanced manufacturing technologies. The results and conclusions of the current work give rise to expressive implications for industrialists, entrepreneurs, academia, researchers and practitioners as well. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 479-500 Issue: 4 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: structural equation modelling; SEM; advanced manufacturing technologies; small and medium enterprises; SMEs; optimised model. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=127609 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:4:p:479-500 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Md Asadul Islam Author-X-Name-First: Md Asadul Author-X-Name-Last: Islam Author-Name: Amer Hamzah Jantan Author-X-Name-First: Amer Hamzah Author-X-Name-Last: Jantan Author-Name: Abigail Hunt Author-X-Name-First: Abigail Author-X-Name-Last: Hunt Author-Name: Haslinda Hashim Author-X-Name-First: Haslinda Author-X-Name-Last: Hashim Author-Name: Choo Wei Chong Author-X-Name-First: Choo Wei Author-X-Name-Last: Chong Title: Exploring barriers faced by women leaders in accessing and holding leadership positions in public universities in an emerging country Abstract: This study explored barriers faced by women in accessing and holding leadership positions in public universities in Malaysia. Semi-structured interviews with 12 deans from six public universities located in Selangor, Malaysia, were conducted for empirical data collection. This study finds internal politics, male domination, lack of benefits (both financial and non-financial), and biases of top management personnel as the organisational barriers faced by women in accessing leadership positions. However, whilst subsequent organisational barriers are similar to the organisational barriers identified in accessing positions, the negative perception of colleagues and their lack of support, together with lack of childcare facilities, have also emerged as barriers for women who already hold leadership positions in the public universities of Malaysia. Finally, implications of the findings, limitations and suggestions for future research are discussed. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 121-142 Issue: 1 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: barriers; women; leadership positions; public universities; Malaysia. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=120442 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:1:p:121-142 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Veena Shenoy Author-X-Name-First: Veena Author-X-Name-Last: Shenoy Author-Name: Rashmi Uchil Author-X-Name-First: Rashmi Author-X-Name-Last: Uchil Title: Physical environment and employee commitment: a moderating role of work autonomy Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of physical environment on employee commitment with a moderating role of work autonomy. The questionnaire was formed on the basis of previously validated methods. 269 employees from various information technology (IT) companies were interviewed. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) is used to establish the reliability and validity measurements and a moderated structural equation modelling (MSEM) is used to test the hypothesis. The result of the study showed an optimistic influence of work autonomy on physical environment and employee commitment. Since the study was undertaken in IT firms, the generalisation of the same across other sectors is not possible and therefore a scope for further studies. The research tries to bring a three dimensional model highlighting the importance of work autonomy combining physical environment and employee commitment. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 446-461 Issue: 4 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: physical environment; PE; work autonomy; WA; employee commitment; EC; confirmatory factor analysis; CFA; moderated structural equation modelling; MSEM. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=122490 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:4:p:446-461 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mustafa Hassan Elsafi Author-X-Name-First: Mustafa Hassan Author-X-Name-Last: Elsafi Author-Name: Elsadig Musa Ahmed Author-X-Name-First: Elsadig Musa Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmed Author-Name: Santhi Ramanathan Author-X-Name-First: Santhi Author-X-Name-Last: Ramanathan Title: Assessing the Sudanese microfinance institutions performance via a modified CGAP model Abstract: This study aims to modify the model proposed by the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) and amended by Nanayakkara in order to assess the performance of Sudanese microfinance institutions (MFIs) in terms of reducing poverty, social performance and financial sustainability. The primary data was collected by the means of a questionnaire and the secondary data was obtained from the records of the MFIs. Although the findings illustrate a good overall performance for the selected MFIs, however, there is a variation in their performance level. This study contributes to the available literature by closing the gaps left in CGAP and Nanayakkara models by adding incidence of poverty as a new dimension, portfolio at risk as an indicator for the financial sustainability and female clients as a proxy for the depth of outreach. Moreover, this study contributes to the available empirical literature by exploring the overall performance of Sudanese MFIs. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 1-21 Issue: 1 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: microfinance; performance assessment; CGAP model; poverty; Sudan. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=123002 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:1:p:1-21 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Naveen Kumar Raju Author-X-Name-First: Naveen Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Raju Author-Name: Shankar Subramanium Author-X-Name-First: Shankar Author-X-Name-Last: Subramanium Author-Name: Lakshman Balasubramanium Author-X-Name-First: Lakshman Author-X-Name-Last: Balasubramanium Author-Name: Gokul Chandran Author-X-Name-First: Gokul Author-X-Name-Last: Chandran Author-Name: Kishore Sasikumar Author-X-Name-First: Kishore Author-X-Name-Last: Sasikumar Author-Name: Jannakiraman Sellappan Author-X-Name-First: Jannakiraman Author-X-Name-Last: Sellappan Title: Determination of the key workposture and muscle fatigue measurements for the ergonomic design of coconut grater using SEMG Abstract: This study aims to ergonomically validate the most commonly used coconut graters that are available in the Indian market. The study mainly evaluates the muscle loading in the upper limb during the coconut grinding process at different working posture using surface electromyography (SEMG). Twelve volunteers participated in the experimental trial and performed coconut grinding operations using three different commercially available graters. During the trial, their hand muscle activities are recorded using EMG sensors at two commonly adopted work posture (sitting and squatting). Mean power frequency (MPF) and root mean square (RMS) values are extracted from EMG signals to find the muscle fatigue and engagement during the grating process. Results revealed that grater 3 showed less muscle fatigue and muscle loading compared to graters 1 and 2. Sitting posture is more effective than squatting posture in terms of reducing muscle fatigue. Flexor carpi radialis (FCR) right and left are more engaged during the coconut grating process compared to extensor carpi radialis (ECR) right and left. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 538-553 Issue: 4 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: coconut grater; musculoskeletal; ergonomic evaluation; electromyography; EMG; mean power frequency; MPF; root mean square; RMS. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=127610 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:4:p:538-553 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Nityesh Bhatt Author-X-Name-First: Nityesh Author-X-Name-Last: Bhatt Author-Name: Punit Saurabh Author-X-Name-First: Punit Author-X-Name-Last: Saurabh Author-Name: Ritesh Kumar Verma Author-X-Name-First: Ritesh Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Verma Title: Technology startup ecosystem in India Abstract: A startup is a business entity in the initial stages of business operations. In recent years, a lot of buzz has been generated around technology startups. Since the start of the millennium; the advent of the information technology (IT) era and more recently, the digital revolution with Industry 4.0; India witnessed a significant rise in number of tech-startups due to various macro-environmental factors. These startups have come largely in e-commerce, healthcare, financial technologies, education, travel, artificial intelligence (AI) and customer services sectors. This review paper illustrates growth phenomenon of current Indian technology startup ecosystem with holistic approach. It analyses various constituents of ecosystem for tech-startups in India, i.e., policy framework, educational environment, financial support from domestic and international funds, support organisations like incubators, accelerators, etc. Based on these factors, bottlenecks of the ecosystem are identified and policy measures have been suggested to bridge the gap. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 413-430 Issue: 4 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: startup; tech startup; digital startup; ecosystem; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=122491 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:4:p:413-430 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Chiehwen Ed Hsu Author-X-Name-First: Chiehwen Ed Author-X-Name-Last: Hsu Author-Name: S. Yeshwant Raj Author-X-Name-First: S. Yeshwant Author-X-Name-Last: Raj Author-Name: Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thuy Author-X-Name-First: Nguyen Thi Ngoc Author-X-Name-Last: Thuy Title: The impact on the job of working from home teleworkers: a report on the Asian context of COVID-19 Abstract: Working from home is a potentially powerful alternative method of work arrangement recently in order to maintain essential business operations in response to pandemic disruptions, thanks to the advancement of technologies that have shifted the traditional working way that requires a physical presence to a virtual environment. With the purpose of validating a theoretical model that forecasts the turnover possibility of teleworking employees during an ongoing challenge as the COVID-19 airborne disease spreads, the present research proposes a new and improved theoretical model by incorporating: 1) the stress-strain-outcome model; 2) the relevance between professional remoteness and turnover motivation. The present study reveals that professional isolation is no longer relevant to worker's turnover intentions in the presence of limited job opportunities due to the global economic threats of downturns. It also offers perspectives and potential lessons for managers and organisations to develop strategies to optimise the values of teleworking and improve the rate of job retention. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 523-537 Issue: 4 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: telecommuting; technostress; techno overload and invasion; role ambiguity; professional isolation; turnover intention. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=127611 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:4:p:523-537 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Arvind Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Arvind Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Title: Economically poor buyer: a systematic review of consumer behaviour research confronting to FMCGs Abstract: By constituting more than half of the world's population in numbers and by having an annual consumption power of about US$5 trillion, economically poor buyers are a promising demographic segment, especially for fast moving consumer goods (FMCGs). FMCGs fall within the buying capacities of the poor who, in attempts to satiate their basic needs, expend a substantial income, peculiarly more than half of their earnings, on FMCGs. Ironically, their consumer behaviour in this context is still at a very nascent stage. This study provides insights of their purchase pattern for FMCGs by systematically reviewing the pre-existing pertinent consumer behaviour literature. Instead of reinventing the wheel, it also renders directions to future research through identification of potential literature gaps in the existing literature. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 480-507 Issue: 4 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: consumer behaviour; the economically poor; fast moving consumer goods; FMCGs. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=122492 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:4:p:480-507 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Safdar Husain Tahir Author-X-Name-First: Safdar Husain Author-X-Name-Last: Tahir Author-Name: Waseem Ullah Author-X-Name-First: Waseem Author-X-Name-Last: Ullah Author-Name: Mubarak Hussain Haider Author-X-Name-First: Mubarak Hussain Author-X-Name-Last: Haider Author-Name: Muhammad Rizwan Ullah Author-X-Name-First: Muhammad Rizwan Author-X-Name-Last: Ullah Author-Name: Mamoona Majeed Author-X-Name-First: Mamoona Author-X-Name-Last: Majeed Title: The distinction as an innovative dimension of SERVQUAL model for Islamic banks Abstract: Past studies indicate positive link between service qualities (SQs), customer satisfaction (CS). These studies also provide evidence regarding successful mediation of CS to the link of SQ and CL. Our study contributes by developing understandings of theoretical framework first time by adding a new variable namely 'distinction' to the SERVQUAL model. We collect primary data from 184 customers of Islamic banks (IBs) situated in the Faisalabad region. Using AMOS, we apply structural equation model to analyse the dimensions of modified SERVQUAL model. The results reveal that 'distinction' enhances CS (0.739) that leads to direct effect (0.120) and indirect effect (0.807) on CL. In addition, responsiveness, reliability and tangibility show considerable direct and indirect effects on CS and CL. The converse is true for assurance and empathy. Overall, results show customer satisfaction improves loyalty. The study suggests the inclusion of 'distinction' as sixth dimension of modified SERVQUAL model for IBs. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 246-262 Issue: 2 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: service qualities; customer loyalty; distinction; Islamic banks; modified SERVQUAL model; Faisalabad. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=123260 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:2:p:246-262 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Wolfgang Gerstlberger Author-X-Name-First: Wolfgang Author-X-Name-Last: Gerstlberger Author-Name: Alex da Mota Pedrosa Author-X-Name-First: Alex da Mota Author-X-Name-Last: Pedrosa Author-Name: Claudia Jasmand Author-X-Name-First: Claudia Author-X-Name-Last: Jasmand Title: Unpacking absorptive capacity: when some of its dimensions are more relevant than others Abstract: To be effective in enhancing innovation performance, absorbing external knowledge enables firms to identify new technologies and apply the acquired technological knowledge appropriately and successfully in the creation of new solutions to customer needs. The notion of absorptive capacity (ACAP) with its multidimensional nature considers these aspects. Contributing to a thorough understanding of ACAP, this paper provides important insights into the underlying processes and dimensions of ACAP and their dependence on the nature of the environment in which firms operate. This study also investigates proactive MO as an important antecedent of the underlying processes of ACAP. Overall, the findings suggest enhanced innovation performance results from a proactive orientation towards markets that motivates and guides the absorption of technological knowledge that is valuable for developing effective customer solutions. Notably, the level of environmental turbulence changes the relevance of some ACAP dimensions for enhancing innovation performance. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 501-522 Issue: 4 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: absorptive capacity; ACAP; process of absorptive capacity; innovation; market orientation; turbulent environment. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=127612 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:4:p:501-522 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Edson Funke Author-X-Name-First: Edson Author-X-Name-Last: Funke Author-Name: Julio Cezar Mairesse Siluk Author-X-Name-First: Julio Cezar Mairesse Author-X-Name-Last: Siluk Author-Name: Jordana Rech Graciano Dos Santos Author-X-Name-First: Jordana Rech Graciano Dos Author-X-Name-Last: Santos Author-Name: Vinícius Jaques Gerhardt Author-X-Name-First: Vinícius Jaques Author-X-Name-Last: Gerhardt Title: Critical assessment for the performance measurement based on the customers' satisfaction of BrasilLata S/A Abstract: The performance measurement models help in decision making, reflecting the organisation's strategy in a set of measures capable of measuring its performance. In this scenario, the present work aims to propose a case study for a critical assessment of current indicators and improvements by incorporating literature concepts on the customers' satisfaction of a company that produces metal packaging. The present study consists of applying customer satisfaction indicators from the balanced scorecard (BSC) perspective and proposes the execution of a diagnosis to measure the satisfaction indicator applied to the company's customers, and presents, in its evaluation phase, the individual satisfaction index of each customer, allowing the comparison and discussion of the results obtained. It is concluded that it is possible to measure and evaluate the company's customer satisfaction level under study through the use of the proposed model, where it appears that the overall customer satisfaction rate reached the level of 98.68%. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 431-445 Issue: 4 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: measurement of organisational performance; performance indicators; customer satisfaction; competitiveness. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=122493 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:4:p:431-445 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Aswini Kumar Mishra Author-X-Name-First: Aswini Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Mishra Author-Name: R.L. Manogna Author-X-Name-First: R.L. Author-X-Name-Last: Manogna Author-Name: Shikhar Jain Author-X-Name-First: Shikhar Author-X-Name-Last: Jain Title: Impact of board characteristics and ownership structure on firm performance: empirical evidence from India Abstract: This study attempts to assess the empirical relationship between corporate governance and the financial performance of firms in the Indian context by using a set of board and ownership characteristics as representatives of corporate governance practices. We employ a panel dataset comprising of a large sample of 1,347 Indian non-financial companies for the period 2010 to 2018. For studying firm performance, we use both accounting-based performance measures like return on assets (ROA) as well as market-based performance measures like Tobin's Q (TQ). Starting from the basic static panel estimation approach using the fixed-effects estimator, we gradually move on to dynamic panel estimation using different GMM and system GMM estimators to examine the various board characteristics that influence firm performance in India. Based on our final model estimated using system GMM, we infer that on one hand, board size, board activity, and promoter ownership are found to positively influence firm performance while on the other hand, board meetings are found to be negatively related to firm performance. For policymakers and corporates, our study provides valuable insights into the specific aspects of corporate governance that can be targeted and implemented effectively to improve the financial performance of firms. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 227-245 Issue: 2 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: board characteristics; firm performance; corporate governance; board of directors; ownership structure; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=123261 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:2:p:227-245 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Brinda Sampat Author-X-Name-First: Brinda Author-X-Name-Last: Sampat Author-Name: Kali Charan Sabat Author-X-Name-First: Kali Charan Author-X-Name-Last: Sabat Title: Adoption of online pharmacies in India: an empirical study Abstract: Online pharmacies are the websites and mobile phone applications that are engaged in the online sale of healthcare products and services. The purpose of this research is to examine the adoption of online pharmacies in India. To achieve this, a conceptual model was developed by extending the technology acceptance model (TAM) to include trust and perceived risk. The conceptual model was empirically tested using structural equation modelling (SEM). Results revealed trust and perceived usefulness as the two key factors that influence consumers' attitude and behavioural intention towards the adoption of online pharmacy in India. The results also indicated that perceived risk was significantly associated with a user's attitude and behavioural intention in negative relation, which indicates that risk concerns deter customers from purchasing healthcare products and services from online pharmacies. Understanding the factors that affect usage behaviour, online pharmacists can develop suitable business strategies to ensure that an increased number of people use this new service innovation. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 449-478 Issue: 4 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: online pharmacy; e-pharmacies; technology acceptance model; TAM; adoption; innovation; perceived ease of use; PEOU; perceived usefulness; trust; risk; attitude; behavioural intention; India; consumers. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=127613 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:4:p:449-478 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Abdallah Misheal Obeidat Author-X-Name-First: Abdallah Misheal Author-X-Name-Last: Obeidat Author-Name: Khaled A.Q. Al-Omari Author-X-Name-First: Khaled A.Q. Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Omari Author-Name: Nader Mohammad Aljawarneh Author-X-Name-First: Nader Mohammad Author-X-Name-Last: Aljawarneh Author-Name: Ibrahim Ismail Alkhlouf Author-X-Name-First: Ibrahim Ismail Author-X-Name-Last: Alkhlouf Title: The effect of career path planning on organisational performance Abstract: Researchers consider career path planning an important subject. It has attracted the attention of human resource managers in specific and organisational administrations in general, because of its effective role in developing and managing occupations, and its positive direct impact on the organisational performance when employed effectively. The study attempted to recognise the effect of career path planning on organisational performance of Jordan pharmaceutical companies. The researchers employed a descriptive analytical methodology to gather and analyse data. The population of the study included all Jordan pharmaceutical companies (No. 15). The researchers applied a random sampling method in selecting four companies for studying. Employees in the four companies holding supervisory positions participated in the study. The career path planning had affected organisational performance in the pharmaceutical companies. The researchers recommend Jordan pharmaceutical companies to adopt the culture of career path planning and recommend other researchers to increase academic research on it. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 508-525 Issue: 4 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: career path planning; organisational performance; pharmaceutical companies; Jordan. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=122494 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:4:p:508-525 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Md. Shahadat Hossain Author-X-Name-First: Md. Shahadat Author-X-Name-Last: Hossain Author-Name: Md. Asadul Islam Author-X-Name-First: Md. Asadul Author-X-Name-Last: Islam Author-Name: A.K.M. Ahasanul Haque Author-X-Name-First: A.K.M. Ahasanul Author-X-Name-Last: Haque Title: Empirical analysis to the factors impact on succession process of the family-owned businesses in Bangladesh, moderating role of education Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of the factors such as governance board, gender and business strategies on the succession planning in family-owned businesses (FOBs) in Bangladesh. Moreover, the study also examines the moderating role of education on the relationship between the governance board, gender and business strategies on the succession planning in FOBs in Bangladesh. Data obtained from 287 participants were analysed using PLS-SEM to test the hypotheses. The results show that the governance board has a significant impact on the succession process in FOBs in Bangladesh. However, this study finds no impact of gender and business strategies on the succession process in the family-owned businesses in Bangladesh. Moreover, education plays a moderating role only on the relationship between the governance board and succession process in FOBs. Implications of the findings including research limitations and future directions have been discussed. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 162-179 Issue: 2 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: family-owned businesses; FOBs; governance board; gender; education; business strategies; Bangladesh. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=123262 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:2:p:162-179 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Prerana Sarma Author-X-Name-First: Prerana Author-X-Name-Last: Sarma Author-Name: Arup Roy Author-X-Name-First: Arup Author-X-Name-Last: Roy Title: Current status and future prospects of green finance in SAARC nations Abstract: The study explores the current status of green finance in SAARC nations based on three vital components of green finance, namely green financial instruments, green finance legislations and source of funds for green finance. The popularity of the components is also measured among the nations. Additionally, the study explores the nature of researches conducted on green finance pertaining to the SAARC nations. The results highlight that 'green banking' is the most popular green financial instrument, and 'Green Climate Fund' is the most popular source of funds among the SAARC nations. A green finance scorecard is developed using equal weighted scoring approach. India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan hold the top three positions in green finance scorecard. Ten articles on green finance relating to SAARC nations in 18 different search portals could be found. The study recommends the future possibilities of including new components of green finance in each of the SAARC nations. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 180-204 Issue: 2 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: green finance; SAARC nations; green financial instruments; GFI; green finance legislations; GFL; source of funds; green finance scorecard; researches on green finance; current status; future prospects. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=123263 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:2:p:180-204 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sanderson César Macêdo Barbalho Author-X-Name-First: Sanderson César Macêdo Author-X-Name-Last: Barbalho Title: Functions of project management offices and the satisfaction of project personnel in new product development Abstract: The adoption of best practices in project management depends on the existence of an infrastructure for supporting project managers and teams. Companies have created project management offices (PMOs) for that purpose. This research presents an investigation carried out in the final stages of an action research for implementing a PMO to support a new product development (NPD) process in a high-tech company. The purpose was to investigate how PMO functions affect project teams' satisfaction and vice versa. We conducted interviews with project team members and triangulated data from them with direct observation and document analysis data. Results suggest that in NPD projects, 'logistic support' activities such as prototype-parts planning and control can help PMOs to reduce tensions in the project's work climate, because they bring PMO personnel to the value-added chain of the project. The outcomes also suggest, as a managerial implication, that structuring PMO functions by consulting project teams and trying to support their value-added chain delivers both project performance and team satisfaction. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 281-296 Issue: 3 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: project management; high-technology industries; new product development; NPD; project management office; PMO. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=121732 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:3:p:281-296 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Rateb Sweis Author-X-Name-First: Rateb Author-X-Name-Last: Sweis Author-Name: Safa Abed Author-X-Name-First: Safa Author-X-Name-Last: Abed Author-Name: Zu'bi M.F. AlZu'bi Author-X-Name-First: Zu'bi M.F. Author-X-Name-Last: AlZu'bi Author-Name: Taghrid Suifan Author-X-Name-First: Taghrid Author-X-Name-Last: Suifan Author-Name: Wassim AlBalkhy Author-X-Name-First: Wassim Author-X-Name-Last: AlBalkhy Author-Name: Nadia Sweis Author-X-Name-First: Nadia Author-X-Name-Last: Sweis Author-Name: Mais Jaradat Author-X-Name-First: Mais Author-X-Name-Last: Jaradat Title: The relation between information technology adoption and the pharmacists' job satisfaction in the chain community pharmacy in Amman Abstract: This study aims to investigate the significance of the relationship between information technology adoption and the pharmacists' job satisfaction in the chain pharmacies in Amman. Data were collected from 73 pharmacists who work in Amman branches of one chain pharmacy in Jordan (Dawacom). The questionnaire is made of two parts: IT adoption and job satisfaction. Four dimensions represented IT technology: the ability of the organisation to utilise IT; the impact of IT on business processes; communication: e-business and social network; and IT knowledge and training. The results of this study show that the satisfaction of the pharmacists is statistically correlated to the ability of the organisation to utilise IT, and the impact of IT on business processes. However, the relationship between the other two dimensions and job satisfaction was found insignificant. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 297-314 Issue: 3 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: information technology; job satisfaction; chain pharmacies; Amman. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=121733 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:3:p:297-314 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Vânia Patrício Author-X-Name-First: Vânia Author-X-Name-Last: Patrício Author-Name: Renato Lopes da Costa Author-X-Name-First: Renato Lopes da Author-X-Name-Last: Costa Author-Name: Leandro Pereira Author-X-Name-First: Leandro Author-X-Name-Last: Pereira Author-Name: Nelson António Author-X-Name-First: Nelson Author-X-Name-Last: António Title: Dynamic capabilities and project management: a systematic literature review Abstract: Project management became a critical tool for today's management success. Nevertheless, the field's authors reflect the difficulty of sharing empirical knowledge between projects. This condition empowered the dynamic capabilities research to become an active branch of science. The research team reviews the literature in the scope through the access of the 25 most cited papers, published from 2014 to 2019. The goal is to interpret and contribute to mitigating the project's missing link while pushing dynamic capabilities science. The findings point to the importance of two branches interrelation in the organisation's long-term success. The accessed papers emphasise common factors, mostly on dynamic capabilities on coming project management tasks. Project management and dynamic capabilities, although different in goals and separated as science branches, can fulfil its missing links. The first, working as an empirical knowledge provider to validate the second's theoretical models, and the latter's improving the prior's continuous learning between projects. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 417-448 Issue: 4 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: dynamic capabilities; project management; systematic literature review. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=127621 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:4:p:417-448 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mohammad Alawamleh Author-X-Name-First: Mohammad Author-X-Name-Last: Alawamleh Author-Name: Loiy Bani Ismail Author-X-Name-First: Loiy Bani Author-X-Name-Last: Ismail Author-Name: Darein Yasin Author-X-Name-First: Darein Author-X-Name-Last: Yasin Author-Name: Mohammed Tuffaha Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed Author-X-Name-Last: Tuffaha Title: Investigating the link between HRM and innovation in SMEs Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the link between innovation and human resource management (HRM) in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In order to investigate the aforementioned link, we examined the existing literature on innovation and HRM and collected quantitative and qualitative data through the use of a survey that was presented to eight local SMEs in Jordan regarding the importance of innovation and the use of HRM practices to support innovation within their enterprises. Although our results supported the existing literature, they also revealed that while SMEs recognised the need for innovation and its link to HRM, management underestimated the importance of HRM and concluded that their limited finances would be better allocated to other areas. There have been previously studies that examined the relationship between innovation and HRM, but no study has been conducted to examine this relationship in Jordan specifically. In conclusion, given the importance of innovation for the development of competitive advantages for SMEs, Jordanian entities (and international entities) should recognise its importance and ensure to implement measures that affect all parts of the organisation to build a culture of openness and innovation. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 526-540 Issue: 4 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: innovation; human resources; culture; competitive advantages; management. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=122502 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:4:p:526-540 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Deepak Kaushal Author-X-Name-First: Deepak Author-X-Name-Last: Kaushal Author-Name: Anuj Author-X-Name-First: Author-X-Name-Last: Anuj Title: Investigating the mediating effect of eWOM while exploring a higher education institutions Abstract: The emergence of computers, cell phones and internet services is the drastic change that the business world, consumer market place and the field of academics has witnessed in recent decades. Technology has increased the reach of internet which has completely evolved conventional word of mouth to electronic word of mouth (eWOM). The study endeavours to discover the antecedents of brand image for selecting an institution for higher education in Uttarakhand State of India using digitally mediated technologies. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of source style, source credibility and trust on electronic word of mouth (eWOM). The mediation analysis validates the case of full mediation of eWOM between SS, SC, TST and BI. The study advocates that in order to improve BI, higher education institutions should pay serious attention on eWOM. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 205-226 Issue: 2 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: source credibility; trust; electronic word of mouth; eWOM; source style; brand image; higher education institutions. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=123272 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:2:p:205-226 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Aashish Bhardwaj Author-X-Name-First: Aashish Author-X-Name-Last: Bhardwaj Author-Name: Vikas Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Vikas Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Title: Web and social media approach to marketing of engineering courses in India Abstract: The Indian software industry is competing with the developed world counterparts and the same is true for other sectors like civil, chemical, mechanical and electronic equipment, etc. This success of the Indian industry is attributed by the vital input of the engineering education. The engineering education sector in India generates a storing pool of engineers for the industry. On the other hand, the higher education sector is taking a paradigm shift in India with many private universities and colleges coming into existence. These colleges are having a tough challenge to satisfy student's interest, while maintaining good infrastructure, good number of students, superior faculty profiles and excellent linkages with industry. The present work illustrates the current scenario of engineering education in India including the closure of a number of courses and colleges due to industry and market constraints. Creative skills used by private colleges to improve their marketing and advertising efforts include the analysis of their own websites and social media, tracking third party websites and then planning the content accordingly. All these web and social media trends have been presented in this paper considering the present day engineering education scenario. Challenges and opportunities available for this web and data analytics approach have also been presented in this work. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 541-555 Issue: 4 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: engineering education; social media; data analytics; K12; Bachelor of Technology; Bachelor of Engineering; curriculum; online education; OLE. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=122509 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:4:p:541-555 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Rajashree Karbhari Gethe Author-X-Name-First: Rajashree Karbhari Author-X-Name-Last: Gethe Title: Extrapolation of talent acquisition in AI aided professional environment Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) works like a human brain and it helps in automating the recruitment system. In HR departments, AI is used in recruitment which smartly enables recruiters and it helps to screen the resume of candidates; to analyse speech patterns of candidates using natural language processing tools; conducting some skill tests in addition to video interview; conducting some advanced competency tests and neuroscience games in order to demonstrate a candidate's emotional and cognitive ability. AI is man-made software to make work easy and ongoing without any interruptions. AI replaces the repetitive, time consuming work of sourcing and screening candidates also it improves the candidate's experience and the company's productivity by lowering the cost of recruitment. A major objective of this paper is to study AI's effects on the recruitment and talent acquisition process. This study highlights some AI techniques that companies are using for recruitment. The study is based on the use of secondary sources of information. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 462-479 Issue: 4 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: artificial intelligence; talent acquisition process; human resources. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=122510 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:4:p:462-479 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: A.M. Sakkthivel Author-X-Name-First: A.M. Author-X-Name-Last: Sakkthivel Author-Name: Gouher Ahmed Author-X-Name-First: Gouher Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmed Author-Name: Christian Tabi Amponsah Author-X-Name-First: Christian Tabi Author-X-Name-Last: Amponsah Author-Name: Gerry Nkombo Muuka Author-X-Name-First: Gerry Nkombo Author-X-Name-Last: Muuka Title: The influence of price and brand on the purchasing intensions of Arab women: an empirical study Abstract: Organisations brand their products with the goal of creating a wide array of benefits intended to attract consumers and at the same time reduce risk and maximise profits. Drawing on the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), the study analyses consumer purchasing intentions from cultural, social and personal constructs using data collected from 200 samples from Arab women. The findings indicate that cultural, social, and personal variables have a significant influence on price and brand choices of women's consumer purchase intentions, with cultural variables of customs and traditions contributing strongly to the influence of price and brand choices of women's consumer purchase intentions. Further, religious variables elicit the least influence over price and brand choice of women's consumer purchase intentions. The results reveal that price and brand choice of women's consumer purchase intentions are primarily influenced by customs, traditions, and societal variables. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 141-161 Issue: 2 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: price; brand; purchase intentions; women consumers; Middle East. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=123284 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:2:p:141-161 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Samer Elhajjar Author-X-Name-First: Samer Author-X-Name-Last: Elhajjar Title: Impact of electronic word-of-mouth on brand relationship and purchase intention: the case of the smartphone industry Abstract: The purpose of this research is to examine how electronic word-of-mouth (e-WOM) affects brand relationship and consequently influences purchase intention in the smartphone industry in Lebanon. A questionnaire-based study was conducted to examine the influence of e-WOM on brand relationship and purchase intention of consumers. Structural equation modelling was used to analyse 350 questionnaires. The results show that there is a significant relationship between e-WOM, brand relationship, and purchase intention and that brand relationship partially mediates the effect of e-WOM on purchase intention. Our study offers a useful insight to theory and practice as it lays the ground of the importance of e-WOM as a universal tool of communication between businesses and customers. Previous research shows that consumer's evaluation shared with fellow customers can significantly impact customer's satisfaction (Wu, 2007). But there is still limited research on the effects of fellow customers' reviews on the customer's relationship with brands. Thus, our study fills the literature gap and examines how e-WOM affects brand relationship and purchase intention in the smartphone industry in Lebanon. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 263-279 Issue: 2 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: word-of-mouth; brand relationship; consumer behaviour; social networks. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=123288 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:2:p:263-279 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Shakti Chaturvedi Author-X-Name-First: Shakti Author-X-Name-Last: Chaturvedi Author-Name: P.C. Bahuguna Author-X-Name-First: P.C. Author-X-Name-Last: Bahuguna Author-Name: Uma Raman Author-X-Name-First: Uma Author-X-Name-Last: Raman Title: Developing innovativeness and competency through talent management in Indian oil and gas sector Abstract: Despite the importance of oil and gas for socio-economic capital, the scholarly study focused on innovative methods such as talent management in this industry has been limited. Drawing from the theory of Miner (1973), this research paper aims to empirically validate the construct of talent management and further throw light on the relationship between talent management and organisational innovativeness, as well as organisational competency development specifically in the Indian oil and gas industry. A sample of 598 managers operating in five distinct oil and gas firms in India took part in the process of research. Regression analysis confirms that talent management has a significant impact on HR outcomes like employee creativity, innovativeness, and competency. This empirical research has broadened our knowledge of the elements of talent management and their impact on organisational outcomes like innovation capabilities of the Indian oil and gas sector which have not been addressed together in previous empirical studies in India. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 223-241 Issue: 2 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: organisational innovativeness; talent management; competency development; oil and gas sector; exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=121540 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:2:p:223-241 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Paulo Caetano Da Silva Author-X-Name-First: Paulo Caetano Da Author-X-Name-Last: Silva Author-Name: José Geraldo Luciano Author-X-Name-First: José Geraldo Author-X-Name-Last: Luciano Author-Name: Clovis Belbute Peres Author-X-Name-First: Clovis Belbute Author-X-Name-Last: Peres Title: Continuous auditing supported by XBRL: an application on the Brazilian public digital bookkeeping system Abstract: Globalisation virtualised physical boundaries revealing vulnerabilities in the world economy in the face of fraud. Companies need operational, financial and non-financial data requiring credibility, reliability, integrity and availability of information for decision-making processes and for exchanges via the web. To extract and process data from different sources is not a trivial task. A standardisation effort is crucial. XBRL GL taxonomy contributes to the standardisation and can support audit methods and continuous monitoring, which are alternatives to traditional audit methods. This work proposes a data model based on XBRL GL, for SPED projects in the Federal Revenue Service of Brazil. This proposal, although applied to a specific context, can be applied to any other similar environment, i.e., projects for fiscal and tax data exchanges. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 143-165 Issue: 2 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: continuous auditing; XBRL; SPED; XBRL GL; continuous monitoring; fiscal and tax data exchanges. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=121541 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:2:p:143-165 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Upendra Nath Shukla Author-X-Name-First: Upendra Nath Author-X-Name-Last: Shukla Author-Name: Anil Dubey Author-X-Name-First: Anil Author-X-Name-Last: Dubey Title: Expectations of FinTech start-ups and regulatory sandbox in India: an empirical study Abstract: A recent global survey ranks India second in terms of FinTech adoption, with an adoption rate of 52%. It is reported that there are as many as 1,994 FinTech companies operating in India (Assocham Report, 2019), creating numerous jobs, investment appetite and business opportunities both for Indian and multinational companies. As the rules designed for traditional banking sector, may not be applicable for FinTech sector, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has come up with a framework for regulatory sandbox in August'2019. The objective of this research paper is to gauge the response of FinTech start-ups about regulatory sand box. A survey of 170 start-ups was conducted in India to understand their expectations from the regulatory sandbox. Analysis revealed that - security, creditworthiness and compliance are the responsible factors for success of regulatory sandbox and FinTech start-ups in India, leading to a great avenue of business and growth for both domestic and multinational companies in this nascent sector. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 242-262 Issue: 2 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: financial technology; FinTech; start-up; regulatory sandbox; cashless; entrepreneurs; India; Reserve Bank of India; RBI; technology. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=121542 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:2:p:242-262 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: R. Indradevi Author-X-Name-First: R. Author-X-Name-Last: Indradevi Title: Organisational justice and employees' psychological wellbeing Abstract: Organisational justice is the perception of employees on the relationship between organisation's behaviour, decisions and actions, employee's behaviour and the attitude of employees at work. It is closely associated with the term fairness. Organisational justice comprises of three dimensions, namely, distributive, procedural and interactional justice. Organisational justice not only affects organisational performance, but also determines the economic and psychological wellbeing (PWB) of an employee. PWB refers to positive mental states, such as happiness or satisfaction. An individual's reactions to fairness in an organisation, is fundamental to human psychological and social interaction. Several researches have been made to understand the issue of fairness in the workplace and to investigate the factors affecting the PWB. However, one of the factors which seems to affect the PWB in a larger way is organisational justice which has received little attention so far. The current research aims to study the influence of organisational justice on employees' PWB. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 207-222 Issue: 2 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: organisational justice; relationship; fairness; distributive justice; psychological wellbeing; PWB; procedural justice; interactional justice. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=121543 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:2:p:207-222 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Shimelis Tilahun Author-X-Name-First: Shimelis Author-X-Name-Last: Tilahun Author-Name: Eshetie Berhan Author-X-Name-First: Eshetie Author-X-Name-Last: Berhan Title: Meta-systematic review on business model innovation studies Abstract: Due to the term value, the notation of the business model innovation (BMI) has diverse concepts among scholars. Thus, a combined meta-analysis and systemic review method have used to resolve criticisms on the two individual methods and achieve the required objective of the review. From the review, it can be argued that, the process of BMI requires having a common understanding and consensus on societal, environmental, and economic (SEE) factors. Consequently, consciousness on 'SEE' could support business models on creating an opportunity to transform firms' current way of doing business as usual into the innovative way. However, the literature cannot also ignore the fact in which the main reason for manufacturing firms' business models existence is for profit maximisation. Hence, environmental and social aspects are additional elements of BMI, which supports value maximisation in a balanced way. Consequently, this article has a new scientific contribution by developing a conceptual outlook of social, economic, and environmental constructs into a business model. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 182-206 Issue: 2 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: innovation; value; VOSviewer; environmental; social; economic; meta-analysis; systematic review; see outlook. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=121544 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:2:p:182-206 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Parvi Bharti Author-X-Name-First: Parvi Author-X-Name-Last: Bharti Author-Name: Harpreet Singh Grewal Author-X-Name-First: Harpreet Singh Author-X-Name-Last: Grewal Author-Name: Chirag Singhal Author-X-Name-First: Chirag Author-X-Name-Last: Singhal Author-Name: Himanshu Kargeti Author-X-Name-First: Himanshu Author-X-Name-Last: Kargeti Title: Evaluating the webrooming behaviour for mobile phones Abstract: How do customers integrate the traditional in-store shopping and the modern online shopping to reap the benefits of multichannel shopping? With the increased multitude of mobile technology and access of web base, understanding the consumer buying process has become quite complex. In this paper, an attempt has been made to understand the factors which make the consumers integrate the two modes, wherein they gather information online but prefer to buy them in-store. Different product segments call for a varied shopping approach due to their characteristics. This study has been focused on one product segment, i.e., mobile phones. This would craft a pathway for further studies in various product segments and multiple variables. Furthermore, the study could be used by the firms for multichannel decision-making. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 166-181 Issue: 2 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: in-store; online; shopping; webrooming; behaviour; mobile phones. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=121545 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:2:p:166-181 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Manohar Kapse Author-X-Name-First: Manohar Author-X-Name-Last: Kapse Author-Name: Aruna Bala Author-X-Name-First: Aruna Author-X-Name-Last: Bala Author-Name: Vinod Sharma Author-X-Name-First: Vinod Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma Title: Gender and green IT practice - implications from the ABC model of attitude Abstract: Society is increasingly changing and modernising. Traditional gender roles are no longer valid as world moves toward a gender equal society. This paper aims to examine the significance of gender difference in the attitude formation that would eventually result in green IT practice. The study is based on the fundamental affect-behaviour-cognition (ABC) model and it investigates the relationship between the beliefs of an individual and green IT practice with respect to the mediator green IT concern. The data was collected from 246 young respondents via purposive sampling technique and was analysed through regression analysis and average causal mediation effect (ACME). Green IT concern has been identified as a mediator and results also confirmed that females have a different ways of attitude formation compared to its male counterparts. Hence, to ensure employee engagement, it is very important to consider the factor of gender. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 308-325 Issue: 3 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: green IT belief; green IT concern; green IT practices; ABC model; gender difference; average causal mediation effect; ACME. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=127178 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:3:p:308-325 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ravi Kumar Jain Author-X-Name-First: Ravi Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Jain Author-Name: K.P. Venugopala Rao Author-X-Name-First: K.P. Venugopala Author-X-Name-Last: Rao Title: Value relevance of financial reports and macroeconomic factors in defining stock price: evidence from Indian stock markets Abstract: The aim of this study is to investigate the causality of the accounting information reported as per Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) adopted by the Indian companies from the accounting year 2016-2017 and the other non-accounting information. This paper examines the value relevance of accounting information for companies listed on NSE using the vector auto regression model on the panel data for 2017-2019. The study suggests that the earnings per share, gross domestic product and the industrial index of production have significant explanatory power and had a causation effect on the market price of the shares of the companies. Whereas, the accounting information of book value per share and the net cash flow from investing activities had no explanatory power. The economic indicators occupied a key position in determining the market price of the shares. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 406-416 Issue: 3 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: value relevance; Indian Accounting Standards; Ind AS; macroeconomic factors; share price. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=127179 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:3:p:406-416 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Borhan Omar Ahmed Al-dalaien Author-X-Name-First: Borhan Omar Ahmed Author-X-Name-Last: Al-dalaien Author-Name: Amgad S.D. Khaled Author-X-Name-First: Amgad S.D. Author-X-Name-Last: Khaled Author-Name: Eissa A. Al-Homaidi Author-X-Name-First: Eissa A. Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Homaidi Author-Name: Basman Omar Ahmed Al-dalaeen Author-X-Name-First: Basman Omar Ahmed Author-X-Name-Last: Al-dalaeen Title: The impact of management accounting techniques on the organisational performance: a study of selected companies of Jordan Abstract: The aim of this study is to analyse the impact on organisational efficiency of the management accounting techniques. In the analysis, four companies in Jordan were picked. As proxy variables of management accounting techniques, the research used marginal costing, standard costing, target costing, ZBB, value chain costing, benchmarking, and accounts of responsibility. The investigation was carried out using 275 structured questionnaires, which were designed on a Likert scale. Multiple regression was used as a mathematical method for evaluating hypotheses. The results demonstrated that the management accounting strategies had a major effect on corporate success at JPRC and Rubicon Company Holding. However, trivial impact of management accounting techniques on the organisational performance has been recorded in Middle East Insurance and Royal Jordanian Airlines. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 348-366 Issue: 3 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: management accounting; organisation; performance; companies; regression; Jordan. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=127181 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:3:p:348-366 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Franciele Beck Author-X-Name-First: Franciele Author-X-Name-Last: Beck Author-Name: Ilse Maria Beuren Author-X-Name-First: Ilse Maria Author-X-Name-Last: Beuren Title: The interface of organisational slack with innovation: a study of a textile company Abstract: This research investigates how organisational slack is interrelated with innovation in a Brazilian company in the textile industry. A case study in an interpretative perspective was conducted gathering data through interviews and documents. We discuss the availability of qualified and experienced staff facilitated innovation. Slack of physical resources supported the company's expansion and innovation process. The financial slack enabled experimentation and allowed managers to assume the risk of failure involved in the innovation process. The slack of time contributed to completing tasks and building skills. The data also highlights that the company presents formal as well as informal mechanisms of control to plan, monitor and manage organisational slack to enable innovation. Those results should be analysed in the context of a growing company, and by a longitudinal process of slack creation. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 326-347 Issue: 3 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: organisational behaviour; organisational slack; resources; management control system; MCS; formal controls; informal controls; innovation; case study; textile industry; Brazil. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=127182 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:3:p:326-347 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Amina Zgarni Author-X-Name-First: Amina Author-X-Name-Last: Zgarni Author-Name: Hassouna Fedhila Author-X-Name-First: Hassouna Author-X-Name-Last: Fedhila Title: Earnings management through real activities versus accounting techniques: literature review Abstract: Crises and financial scandals have not ceased to recur in the last two decades. A major cause of these facts is earnings management. This research aims to study the explanatory factors and the different techniques of earnings management practices, both through real activities and accounting techniques. For this, we challenge the positive theory of accounting which is based primarily on the observation of accounting practices and not on the identification of 'best' accounting practices. We enrich our analysis by reviewing the main works and models on this topic. In addition, the review of the literature allowed us to note that the majority of previous studies focused on the accounting form of earnings management rather than the real earnings management. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 285-307 Issue: 3 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: earnings management; real earnings management; positive accounting theory. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=127183 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:3:p:285-307 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Folajimi Festus Adegbie Author-X-Name-First: Folajimi Festus Author-X-Name-Last: Adegbie Author-Name: Christopher Taiwo Akenronye Author-X-Name-First: Christopher Taiwo Author-X-Name-Last: Akenronye Title: Financial strategy and corporate performance growth of quoted cement manufacturing companies in Nigeria Abstract: Firms survive by maintaining financial plan to drive performance growth for favourable market value of companies. This study evaluated effect of financial strategy on corporate performance growth of quoted cement manufacturing companies in Nigeria. The study adopted <i>ex-post facto</i> research design. The population of the study comprised of all the quoted cement manufacturing companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) as at 31 December 2017. Findings revealed that financial strategy measures had significant effects on corporate performance growth, growth measures (F(3, 57) = 0.33, adj. R<SUP align="right"><SMALL>2</SMALL></SUP> = -0.0507, p > 0.1). The study concluded that financial strategy does not jointly affect the corporate performance growth of quoted cement manufacturing companies in Nigeria, but affected on individual basis. The study recommended that the management should do proper analysis of the use of combined financial strategies to guide appropriate selection of financial strategies that will engender achievement of corporate performance growth for competitive advantage. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 367-405 Issue: 3 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: corporate performance growth; dividend decision; financing decision; financial strategy; investment decision; Nigeria. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=127185 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:3:p:367-405 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ajay Bansal Author-X-Name-First: Ajay Author-X-Name-Last: Bansal Author-Name: Rahul Gupta Author-X-Name-First: Rahul Author-X-Name-Last: Gupta Author-Name: Vinita Srivastava Author-X-Name-First: Vinita Author-X-Name-Last: Srivastava Title: Consumer purchase decision involvement across product categories and demographics Abstract: Consumer purchase involvement for various product categories has been an area of attention for both academicians and marketers for so long. However, developing countries like India still lack in-depth insights into the said subject. In previous researches about the correlation of consumer demographic factors with their buying involvement, a systematic pattern between the constructs is found to be missing. This study was done to investigate correlation between: education, income, age and gender, and consumer purchase involvement across six product categories viz. eyeglass, pencil, car, salt, tea, and mobile-handset. Data collection was done through respondents in Delhi and NCR. Results indicate that consumer age and education are not correlated with consumer purchase involvement for most of the six products studied, but is correlated with income and gender for few product categories. This study will guide the practitioners in devising marketing strategies owing to differences in consumer involvement while buying. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 421-447 Issue: 4 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: consumer involvement; demographics; purchase decision; consumer buying behaviour. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124887 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:4:p:421-447 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sugandren Naidoo Author-X-Name-First: Sugandren Author-X-Name-Last: Naidoo Title: The mediating effect of standardisation effort on standardisation and innovation to improve organisational efficiency post COVID-19 Abstract: A new and creative approach post COVID-19 is essential, not only in the realm of technology but also for organisational efficiency and economic growth. The ISO 9000 series which aims to increase organisational efficiency and maintain product quality also stresses the importance of standardisation. Although, the elements of standardisation and innovation are critical for organisational efficiency, both elements are considered to be mutually exclusive. The main purpose of this study is to identify the impact of standardisation and innovation on organisational efficiency when integrating management systems. A quantitative, multiple case study was conducted using an online survey to gather data from 220 respondents. A total of 13 variables are considered for both the elements to organisational efficiency. Confirmatory factor analysis and multi-collinearity tests confirm the results of this study that standardisation and innovation play a critical role in improving organisational efficiency when integrating management systems. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 525-541 Issue: 4 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: standardisation; standardisation effort; innovation; organisational efficiency; factor analysis; integration of management systems. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124888 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:4:p:525-541 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Syed Alamdar Ali Shah Author-X-Name-First: Syed Alamdar Ali Author-X-Name-Last: Shah Author-Name: Raditya Sukmana Author-X-Name-First: Raditya Author-X-Name-Last: Sukmana Author-Name: Bayu Arie Fianto Author-X-Name-First: Bayu Arie Author-X-Name-Last: Fianto Title: Entrepreneurship motivation in Pakistani context from the perspective of university students: testing ethnic, minority and entrepreneurship theory Abstract: Objective of this research is to explore factors that contribute towards entrepreneurial motivation in university students of Pakistan testing ethnic, minority and entrepreneurship theory. Data of 533 respondents from HEC recognised universities in Pakistan has been collected and analysed for the purpose of our research. The results suggest that there exist 'psychological' and 'economic' and factors from family profile that influence the entrepreneurial motivation of university students in Punjab province of Pakistan confirming ethnic, minority and entrepreneurship theory. Over and above, there also that exits a group of psychological factors that partially mediate in our model. The theory needs to be tested in different industries and economic settings for further validations. The research has huge practical implication as it identifies 'psychological' and 'economic' factors that need to be focused to increase entrepreneurship culture in Pakistan. If focused, it will go a long way in dealing with the problems of unemployment by setting up new business enterprises. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 448-477 Issue: 4 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial motivation; mediation model; psychological factors; economic factors; ethnic; minority and entrepreneurship theory. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124889 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:4:p:448-477 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Shahnawaz Khan Author-X-Name-First: Shahnawaz Author-X-Name-Last: Khan Author-Name: Mustafa Raza Rabbani Author-X-Name-First: Mustafa Raza Author-X-Name-Last: Rabbani Title: In-depth analysis of blockchain, cryptocurrency and sharia compliance Abstract: The high return on cryptocurrency has not only attracted the Muslim investors but it has also provided an opportunity for the Muslim entrepreneurs to raise funds by issuing the online coin. Most of the scholars believe that blockchain technology is consistent with sharia requirements. Still, cryptocurrency is considered controversial and declared <i>haram</i> by most of the sharia scholars. Against such a backdrop, the present study tries to achieve two objectives. The first objective of this study is to investigate the technical architecture of blockchain technology and its application in cryptocurrencies. The second objective of the study is to find out the sharia compliance of the cryptocurrency and online tokens like Bitcoin. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 1-15 Issue: 1 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: blockchain; Merkle tree; cryptocurrency; disruptive technology; financial technology; FinTech; digital banking; financial innovation; Bahrain; Bitcoin. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=125657 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:1:p:1-15 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sahiba Sharma Author-X-Name-First: Sahiba Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma Author-Name: Gyan Prakash Author-X-Name-First: Gyan Author-X-Name-Last: Prakash Author-Name: Kavita Singh Author-X-Name-First: Kavita Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Title: Workplace incivility: an organisational perspective towards expats turnover Abstract: Despite having increased investments and expatriate's count through national branding, host country organisations fail to retain expatriates, specifically high performing expats having innovative work behaviour. One of the key factors we identified for turnover is the workplace incivility in host country nationals. Hence, the objective of this study is to find the relation between host organisation (the organisation where expat is appointed, in the present study it is India) workplace incivility, expatriate's innovative work behaviour, and their turnover intentions. Data has been collected from expatriates working in India (n = 159) and by using structural equation modelling, results show that workplace incivility has a statistically significant relation with expatriates' innovative work behaviour, while statistically significant positive relation with turnover intentions. Based on the findings, we urge that international managers should advance hospitality at workplaces by building a culture of mutual respect and promote inclusiveness by intercultural competence training and practices to retain the talent pool. Moreover, international human resource managers may improve their policy for expatriates considering workplace incivility. Additionally, managers can model and reward good behaviour, should hire for civility, teach civility, create group norms, and penalise bad behaviour. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 281-295 Issue: 3 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: workplace incivility; innovative work behaviour; turnover intention; culture building; hospitality. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124122 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:3:p:281-295 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: T. Ravikumar Author-X-Name-First: T. Author-X-Name-Last: Ravikumar Author-Name: N. Prakash Author-X-Name-First: N. Author-X-Name-Last: Prakash Title: Determinants of adoption of digital payment services among small fixed retail stores in Bangalore, India Abstract: India is well on its way to becoming a trillion-dollar digital economy and the government is actively working towards it. Digital payment is taking up and gaining momentum in India. Digital payments have penetrated in all parts of life in India. But it is reported that digital payments are less penetrated among small vendors across the country. This study intends to identify and analyse the factors that determine the adoption of digital payment technologies among small fixed retail stores in tier 1 cities such as Bangalore. The study is based on primary data which is collected through well-structured questionnaires from small fixed retail merchants. The collected data are analysed to determine the factors affecting the adoption of digital payment services among small fixed retail merchants using appropriate statistical tools. The study has found that habit, pervasiveness, and operating costs are the factors that significantly affect the adoption of digital payment services among small fixed retail merchants. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 319-346 Issue: 3 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: digital payments; payment technologies; fixed retail stores; India; Bangalore. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124123 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:3:p:319-346 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: J.L. Jagath Author-X-Name-First: J.L. Author-X-Name-Last: Jagath Author-Name: P.R. Shalij Author-X-Name-First: P.R. Author-X-Name-Last: Shalij Author-Name: Haris Naduthodi Author-X-Name-First: Haris Author-X-Name-Last: Naduthodi Title: Motion picture data management system - a conceptual design through the application of product development technologies Abstract: Motion pictures are the most accepted means of entertainment these days. The cost, quality, and time dimensions are critical to the production of motion pictures. Development of a motion picture involves several interconnected processes, generation of documents and their transfer between collaborating teams. Since the development process of motion picture is the same worldwide, a standard methodology can be adopted for this purpose. Suitability of a product lifecycle approach for the motion pictures, similar to that of discrete manufacturing, is considered in this work. Further a motion picture data management system (MPDMS) is proposed in this paper. The functionalities, components, architecture, and document flow in the proposed system are detailed. MPDMS helps the production houses to take better and faster decisions, optimise resources, reduce errors, and enable better collaboration between the various teams. This system provides a better overview of the activities that helps to run the show effectively. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 478-500 Issue: 4 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: motion pictures; product lifecycle; data management system; product structure; workflow. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124891 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:4:p:478-500 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Saroj Kumar Koiri Author-X-Name-First: Saroj Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Koiri Author-Name: Subhadeep Mukherjee Author-X-Name-First: Subhadeep Author-X-Name-Last: Mukherjee Author-Name: Ashim Kumar Das Author-X-Name-First: Ashim Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Das Title: A review on evolution of the concept of branding of higher education institutes in the last decade Abstract: In the current era, higher education institutes are making huge investments to attract students and thereby to achieve a favourable perception from the market. The present study aims to review the trend of branding in higher education over the last ten years. This will help researchers to identify the main research gaps in the branding of higher educational institutes. This paper appends historical literature review and commentary. For the fulfilment of the objective, researchers have identified and analysed 61 relevant research articles of the said theme. This study concentrating on the articles publicised in the selected journals, under no circumstances this exploration is exhaustive, its impact will be limited to the scrutiny of the work, and the evolution of branding for higher education concepts, as recorded in those journals. Lastly, it will provide discussions and suggestions for the direction of future research on the branding of higher education institutes. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 388-409 Issue: 3 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: higher education institutes; branding; research; review; perception. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124124 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:3:p:388-409 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Somesh Sharma Author-X-Name-First: Somesh Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma Author-Name: Ashish Kumar Saxena Author-X-Name-First: Ashish Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Saxena Author-Name: Som Nath Paul Author-X-Name-First: Som Nath Author-X-Name-Last: Paul Title: Role of foreign direct investment inflows in the development of BRICS: a study of forecasting of FDI inflows from 2018 to 2028 Abstract: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) is a regional group of the fastest developing and growing economies in the world. BRICS as a group of the fastest growing economies that poses a threat to the economies of developed countries. Recent trend in foreign investment shows that FDI inflow is increasing in developing countries in comparison to developed countries. It is an opportunity for the policymakers of regional groups like BRICS to forecast the value of FDI inflow and provide the information to the foreign investors for potential of economic development and growth. In this study, an attempt is made to forecast the FDI inflow using ARIMA model. ACF and PACF plots are used to fix the parameter of ARIMA model (p, d, q). ARIMA (0, 1, 1) with drift is found to be the most suitable model for forecasting of FDI Inflow into BRICS for a period of ten years (2018-2028). Forecasted value of FDI inflow shows a positive and increasing trend during the forecasted period. Finding of study suggest increased trend of FDI inflow in BRICS. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 410-419 Issue: 3 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: ARIMA; BRICS; auto correlation function; partial auto correlation function; foreign direct investment; FDI. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124125 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:3:p:410-419 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sulieman Ibraheem Shelash Al-Hawary Author-X-Name-First: Sulieman Ibraheem Shelash Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Hawary Author-Name: Khaled Jamal Al-Fassed Author-X-Name-First: Khaled Jamal Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Fassed Title: The impact of social media marketing on building brand loyalty through customer engagement in Jordan Abstract: The following study was conducted to determine the impact of social media marketing on building brand loyalty through customer engagement in Jordan. The current trend of using social media has revealed insights about customer trends and brands use them to engage with them and create different strategies. This study aims to discover whether or not customers' engagement mediates the impact of social media marketing on brand loyalty in Jordan. This study population consists of college students in Jordan. A sample of 214 respondents was once obtained; the survey for statistical analysis was 208. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used as an inferential statistical analysis technique to test the hypotheses of the research. With R value of 0.686, it indicates that there is statistically strong relation between social media marketing and brand loyalty. The results of the study showed that social media marketing dimensions affect brand loyalty. Also, it was noticed that there was an impact of social media marketing on building brand loyalty through customer engagement. Based on the obtained results, the authors recommend managers and decision-makers to exert effort in using social media's word-of-mouth to be able to reap additional benefits. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 365-387 Issue: 3 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: social media marketing; brand loyalty; customers engagement; university; Jordan. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124126 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:3:p:365-387 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Md Mahamudul Hassan Author-X-Name-First: Md Mahamudul Author-X-Name-Last: Hassan Author-Name: Md Arham Hasan Samin Author-X-Name-First: Md Arham Hasan Author-X-Name-Last: Samin Author-Name: Manimekalai Jambulingam Author-X-Name-First: Manimekalai Author-X-Name-Last: Jambulingam Author-Name: Md Asadul Islam Author-X-Name-First: Md Asadul Author-X-Name-Last: Islam Author-Name: Abdulla Author-X-Name-First: Author-X-Name-Last: Abdulla Title: Necessities of redesigning the leadership and role of intrinsic motivation for Generation Y job satisfaction: proposing a model for private sector Abstract: Private sectors are playing a vital role in the overall development of a country, whereas it is suffering from chronic job satisfaction problems among employees especially Generation Y employees. It is because, very often, these employees display a lack of job satisfaction. Although few studies were involved in the developed country context, still there is intermittent research on Generation Y features in a non-western developing country context despite lack of employee job satisfaction. Therefore, this study aims to fill this gap. Five hundred responses are taken from Generation Y employees. This quantitative study found that there is an ample need to formulate and redesign the job satisfaction related policies, which focus on leadership and intrinsic motivation in line with Generation Y's viable demands for the overall development of the private sector. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 501-524 Issue: 4 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: leadership; job satisfaction; Generation Y; employees; intrinsic motivation; Millennial. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124894 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:4:p:501-524 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: P. Mubarak Rahman Author-X-Name-First: P. Mubarak Author-X-Name-Last: Rahman Author-Name: V. Kavida Author-X-Name-First: V. Author-X-Name-Last: Kavida Title: Types of innovation predominant in manufacturing small and medium-scale enterprises in India Abstract: The aim of this paper is to identify the types and nature of innovation predominant in manufacturing small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in India. Product, process, marketing, and organisational innovations are used as the measure of types of innovation, while the nature of innovation is measured with radical and incremental innovation. A questionnaire is administered to a sample of 390 manufacturing SMEs in India and analysed by using various statistical tools. The study found that marketing and process innovations are the most common types of innovation among SMEs in India and SMEs tend more to focus on the incremental nature of innovation than radical innovation. It also found that medium-scale firms are performing marginally better than the small-scale firms with respect to all types of innovation. The results provide some insight for entrepreneurs to integrate innovation in their business strategies. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 347-364 Issue: 3 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: types of innovation; nature of innovation; small and medium-scale enterprises; SMEs; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124127 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:3:p:347-364 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Olugbenga Michael Adewumi Author-X-Name-First: Olugbenga Michael Author-X-Name-Last: Adewumi Title: The effect of quality of education on disruptive innovations: a cross-country analysis Abstract: Building on the institutional theory, the study tests the effect of quality of education on disruptive innovations across countries. Fixed and mixed effect models were used to estimate a conceptual framework with 394 observations from a three-year panel data on 151 (42 advanced and 109 developing) countries. Results show that the quality of education is positively associated with disruptive innovations and positively influences quality labour force across countries. Also, the quality labour force mediates a positive association between the quality of education and disruptive innovations. While the developing economies are associated with disruptive innovations, the advanced economies do not. However, the quality of higher education institutions (HEIs) of developing economies is inadequate and unable to adequately supply the competitive human capital that can independently affect disruptive innovations. Thus, the study offers suggestions for policymakers in the institutions of developing economies. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 263-280 Issue: 2 Volume: 27 Year: 2022 Keywords: institutional theory; disruptive innovations; DI; quality of education; fixed effects; developing economies; labour force; higher education institutions; HEIs; national innovation; NI. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=121568 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:27:y:2022:i:2:p:263-280 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: R.L. Manogna Author-X-Name-First: R.L. Author-X-Name-Last: Manogna Author-Name: Aswini Kumar Mishra Author-X-Name-First: Aswini Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Mishra Author-Name: Shikhar Jain Author-X-Name-First: Shikhar Author-X-Name-Last: Jain Title: Does R%D spur firm performance in Indian agricultural inputs industry? An empirical evidence using panel data regression models Abstract: Agricultural input industries in India have gone through a vital transformation in the last 20 years. Multinational corporations have swiftly increased their R%D expenditure in the pesticide, tractor and seed industries, thereby increasing competition in these input industries. Rapid growth in demand and improvement in technology implementations have lead us to study the performance and transformation of these input industries. Empirical analysis was performed on the listed firms during 2001-2018 to know the major factors affecting the firm performance in the seed, pesticide, fertiliser and agricultural machinery industries. The estimated panel regression models reveal that financial performance of these firms is positively related to the R%D expenditure along with market growth and working capital efficiency. Industry effects model, used to capture the industry-level heterogeneity shows that fertiliser and pesticide industries are seen to negatively impact the firm performance relative to machinery industry. Among the time-specific effects, only the time period 2006-2010 is found to be positive and statistically significant, confirming that the performance of agricultural input firms has significantly improved during the period 2006-2010. The study indicates that the policymakers should foster the spirit of innovation and outward orientation in agricultural input firms through policy incentives. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 90-104 Issue: 1 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: agricultural inputs industry; R%D; firm performance; India; industry effects. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=125666 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:1:p:90-104 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mahendar Goli Author-X-Name-First: Mahendar Author-X-Name-Last: Goli Author-Name: Mohsin Khan Author-X-Name-First: Mohsin Author-X-Name-Last: Khan Title: Behavioural intention to use social networking mobile apps: the case of TikTok Abstract: The young persons' drive to draw the attention to derive admiration and recognition through their activities are strengthening the trend of short video making and sharing with social media app such as TikTok. The current study aimed to examine the factors that influence the adoption of TikTok app among the youth. The study deployed 'uses and gratification paradigm' to examine the impact of narcissism, perceived ease of use, perceived enjoyment and social influence on intention to use TikTok social networking app. The data for the study was provided by 241 respondents comprising young persons aged between 14 and 25 years and they were reached on convenience mode through a structured questionnaire. We used structured equation modelling to investigate the interrelationships among the constructs. Perceived enjoyment, social influence and narcissism exhibited a positive impact on users' intention to use TikTok app. The study concludes with implications for academicians and practioners. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 16-31 Issue: 1 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: perceived ease of use; perceived enjoyment; narcissism; social influence; behavioural intention; uses and gratifications theory. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=125667 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:1:p:16-31 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: C. Sarath Author-X-Name-First: C. Author-X-Name-Last: Sarath Author-Name: G. Sandhya Author-X-Name-First: G. Author-X-Name-Last: Sandhya Title: A qualitative approach to study the perception of job seekers towards digital job portals Abstract: The rising technological changes in this digital era have led to impact various genres, both in academia and practice. Recruitment through online mode has become the new norm for sourcing the right skill and talent. Thus, it is necessary to study how the job seekers perceive online job search platforms. To satisfy job seekers' requirements and to be competitive in the market, the job portals have to understand the perception of their potential job seekers. The purpose of this paper is to understand the perception of job seekers towards digital job portals. With this premise, the perception of job seekers towards multiple job portals has been examined based on five dimensions: trustworthiness, website aesthetics, service, cost-effectiveness, and content. Except for the dimensions 'cost-effectiveness' and 'content' which evolved out of this qualitative investigation, all the other above-mentioned dimensions did seem to have corroborations with the literature and various other research studies conducted in other Asian economies. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 32-46 Issue: 1 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: job portals; job seekers; trustworthiness; website aesthetics; service; cost effectiveness; content; online recruitment; online job search; job seekers perception. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=125668 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:1:p:32-46 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Srimoyee Datta Author-X-Name-First: Srimoyee Author-X-Name-Last: Datta Author-Name: Tarak Nath Sahu Author-X-Name-First: Tarak Nath Author-X-Name-Last: Sahu Title: Livelihood transformation through microfinance: an empirical investigation on tribal entrepreneurs in India Abstract: Microcredit, the most famous form of microfinance institution's services, acts as a booster throughout the nation to correct up issues of livelihood transformation, economic regeneration and empowerment. So, to overcome the inequality and advocate further restructuring policies, periodical evaluation of the organisational offerings towards the backward clusters becomes absolutely necessary. India lives in villages. So, backward districts with primitive ethnic groups can be an ideal target to assess the impact of microcredit towards betterment. Considering 425 respondents from five backward districts of India, it has been observed that microcredit has a positive influence towards transformation of livelihood status through different dimensions of empowerment. It reflects the realistic information about the journey of changes in the living of selective ethnic section of the society exploring different aspects of economic and mental well-being. This study contributes to the existing literature by focusing on the tribal communities of India and their well-being. Along with that the acceptance and positioning of MFIs in their society towards the conversation of livelihoods should be the focal point for better tomorrow. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 127-140 Issue: 1 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: microfinance institutions; MFIs; empowerment; employability; financial inclusion; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=125671 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:1:p:127-140 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Marieme Chouki Author-X-Name-First: Marieme Author-X-Name-Last: Chouki Author-Name: Omar Khadrouf Author-X-Name-First: Omar Author-X-Name-Last: Khadrouf Author-Name: Mohamed Talea Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed Author-X-Name-Last: Talea Author-Name: Chafik Okar Author-X-Name-First: Chafik Author-X-Name-Last: Okar Title: What are the barriers to information technology adoption in Moroccan SMEs? An empirical investigation using the structural equation modelling Abstract: This study aims to better understand information technology adoption and to assess barriers preventing information technology adoption (ITA) within small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries. To do so, we have explored managers, users, resources, organisations' related barriers and external barriers, thus we tested our research model within the cases of Moroccan SMEs. The paper provides ITA barriers by combining views from the literature. We deployed a positivism paradigm using quantitative method. Survey was directed to collect data from 147 Moroccan SMEs having difficulties to successfully adopt their Information technologies (IT). Data analysis was performed on the basis of using the partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The collected results have shown that the significant barriers preventing and hampering ITA within Moroccan SMEs are user's characteristics. These findings explain the Moroccan societal culture that defines the employee/user's characteristics in SMEs. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 66-89 Issue: 1 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: information technology adoption; ITA; internal barriers; small and medium enterprises; SMEs; external barriers; structural equation modelling; SEM. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=125672 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:1:p:66-89 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Camila Kolling Author-X-Name-First: Camila Author-X-Name-Last: Kolling Author-Name: Cassiana Maris Lima-Cruz Author-X-Name-First: Cassiana Maris Author-X-Name-Last: Lima-Cruz Author-Name: Janine Fleith de Medeiros Author-X-Name-First: Janine Fleith de Author-X-Name-Last: Medeiros Title: The organisational communication role to the cross-functional collaboration on the product development process Abstract: Cross-functional collaboration is one of the decisive factors to the innovation success of new products. However, since the new product development (NPD) demands that different perspectives are considered, organisational communication is one of the fundamental issues for the collaboration happens. Thus, the study objective is to analyse the organisational communication role to the cross-functional collaboration on the NPD process. An exploratory research was performed, with a qualitative and quantitative approach along with managers from industries of distinct sectors. The results pointed that organisational communication is important to the cross-functional collaboration, being able to be complicated mainly by factors like the organisational culture and distinct organisational points of view and favoured through discussion of problems and solutions and formulation of common objectives. Considering the results, we proposed a process model to assist the industries to optimise the cross-functional collaboration on NPD through organisational communication. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 105-126 Issue: 1 Volume: 29 Year: 2022 Keywords: cross-functional collaboration; inter-functional collaboration; organisational communication; new product development; NPD; innovation; new products. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=125673 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:29:y:2022:i:1:p:105-126 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Fatehi Almugari Author-X-Name-First: Fatehi Author-X-Name-Last: Almugari Author-Name: Nabil Mohamed Alabsy Author-X-Name-First: Nabil Mohamed Author-X-Name-Last: Alabsy Author-Name: Amgad S.D. Khaled Author-X-Name-First: Amgad S.D. Author-X-Name-Last: Khaled Author-Name: Eissa A. Al-Homaidi Author-X-Name-First: Eissa A. Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Homaidi Author-Name: Majed Kassem Alsyani Author-X-Name-First: Majed Kassem Author-X-Name-Last: Alsyani Title: Exploring impact of selected marketing strategies on the brand differentiation Abstract: The objective of this study is to determine the role of marketing strategies in brand differentiation. It is a primary data research where data was collected through questionnaire. For analysing purpose, AMOS and SPSS software have been used. A convenient sampling method was applied to select the respondents. The EFA is applied to construct the study dimensions. The validity and reliability were testing using the CFA outcomes. To test the hypotheses, the structural equation modelling was used. The study found that, there is a positive and direct impact between marketing innovations; customer-value based pricing, creative advertising, labelling and brand differentiation. Theoretically, the results can be used as a start point for making deep research in the same area. Practically, the results provide marketing managers with many suggestions for improving marketing strategies. The study results are limited only to the consumers in, small geographic area, Ibb town, Yemen. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 296-318 Issue: 3 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: marketing innovation; customer-value based pricing; creative advertising; labelling; brand differentiation; exploratory factor analysis; EFA; confirmatory factor analysis; CFA; structural equation modelling; SEM. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124138 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:28:y:2022:i:3:p:296-318 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Osbal Saragi Rumahorbo Author-X-Name-First: Osbal Saragi Author-X-Name-Last: Rumahorbo Author-Name: Suhadak Author-X-Name-First: Author-X-Name-Last: Suhadak Author-Name: Solimun Author-X-Name-First: Author-X-Name-Last: Solimun Author-Name: Kadarisman Hidayat Author-X-Name-First: Kadarisman Author-X-Name-Last: Hidayat Title: The improvement of firm performance and sustainability: militancy, customer focus, and bank agent experience as a moderating agent Abstract: The purpose of this study is to apply SEM analysis with WarpPLS analysis and translate financial performance and firm sustainability, especially for Bank Rakyat Indonesia's customer focus. The research was divided into three: exploratory research, descriptive research and explanatory research. Quantitative approaches in this research used a survey method by taking a sample from the population. This research produces the proposition that performance and sustainability should pay attention to militancy, bank agent experience and customer focus. Over this time, firm performance and firm sustainability improvement are often difficult to implement because there is still a lot of confusion in increasing the number of transactions, total customer, and profit-oriented cross-selling while at the same time impacting on improving social and economic conditions. The application concept of militancy is broadened to strategic management, initially a variable in human resource management, especially in BRILink agent. Journal: Int. J. of Business Innovation and Research Pages: 542-560 Issue: 4 Volume: 28 Year: 2022 Keywords: sustainability; performance; militancy; customer focus; experience; agent bank; BRI bank. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124913 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. 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