Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ibrahim Avci Author-X-Name-First: Ibrahim Author-X-Name-Last: Avci Title: The effect of perceived scarcity of staple goods on stockpiling behaviour and impulse purchase intention and the mediating role of social media Abstract: The research's goal in this setting is to uncover the effects of consumers' perceived scarcity of staple goods on impulse buy intention and stockpiling behaviour, as well as to determine the function of social media posts in mediating these effects. 594 consumers who had recently purchased staple goods from grocery stores participated in the survey. As a result of the structural equation model analysis, it was determined that perceived scarcity of staple goods has a positive effect on impulse purchase intention, stockpiling behaviour and social media. Finally, it was also determined that social media sharing has a mediating role on the effect of perceived scarcity of staple goods on impulse purchase intention and stockpiling behaviour. The findings obtained provide important theoretical and practical contributions. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 54-70 Issue: 1 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: perceived scarcity; stockpiling behaviour; impulse purchase intention; social media. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=143539 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:1:p:54-70 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Thong Yan Lai Author-X-Name-First: Thong Yan Author-X-Name-Last: Lai Author-Name: Yee Peng Chow Author-X-Name-First: Yee Peng Author-X-Name-Last: Chow Title: Determinants of asset allocation decisions of robo-advisors in the Asia-Pacific region Abstract: This paper investigates the determinants of asset allocation decisions of robo-advisors in the Asia-Pacific region based on a sample of 30 robo-advisors in seven Asia-Pacific economies for the period 2022 to 2024. The results reveal that investors' risk profiles have a significant positive influence on the percentage of equity in the recommended portfolio. It is further observed that aggressive investors are allocated with more equities than investors with conservative and moderate risk profiles. In terms of fund characteristics, the number of portfolios offered has a significant positive impact on the percentage of equity in the recommended portfolio, especially for aggressive investors. Contrarily, expertise in fixed income class exerts a significant negative effect on the percentage of equity in the recommended portfolio, particularly for conservative investors. Lastly, macroeconomic factors, in particular inflation rate, negatively influence the percentage of equity in the recommended portfolio of conservative investors. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 23-53 Issue: 1 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: Asia-Pacific; asset allocation; financial technology; modern portfolio theory; MPT; portfolio investments; robo-advisors. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=143549 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:1:p:23-53 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Bih-Ru Lea Author-X-Name-First: Bih-Ru Author-X-Name-Last: Lea Author-Name: Mary Sumner Author-X-Name-First: Mary Author-X-Name-Last: Sumner Author-Name: Dinesh A. Mirchandani Author-X-Name-First: Dinesh A. Author-X-Name-Last: Mirchandani Title: Computer aptitude, positive affect, and openness personality traits on learning enterprise resource planning systems Abstract: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are intricate information systems integral to organisations, supporting functions like accounting, sales, materials management, and HR. This study explores the relationships between computer aptitude, positive affect, and the openness personality trait in successfully learning ERP systems. Data from students at two US universities were analysed using structural equation modelling. Findings indicate that users' computer aptitude and positive affect positively correlate with ERP learning performance, with openness influencing positive affect, which in turn impacts learning success. One significant contribution of this research is the exploration of non-technical factors, such as affect and personality, in learning complex systems. Additionally, the study supports the notion that positive affect and openness personality traits are influential predictors of ERP system learning success, emphasising the importance of critical thinking and analytical skills. This research provides a deeper understanding of the cognitive and emotional components that contribute to ERP system learning performance. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 1-22 Issue: 1 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: enterprise systems; computer aptitude; positive affect; personality traits. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=143550 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:1:p:1-22 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Gunjan Malik Author-X-Name-First: Gunjan Author-X-Name-Last: Malik Author-Name: Purvi Saini Author-X-Name-First: Purvi Author-X-Name-Last: Saini Author-Name: Anoop Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Anoop Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Author-Name: Kuldeep Singh Author-X-Name-First: Kuldeep Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Title: Examining the impact of Instagram food vloggers on restaurant visit intentions: structural equation modelling approach Abstract: The study involves the impact of Instagram food vloggers on customer intentions to visit restaurants, aiming on the part of credibility, attractiveness, homophily, and parasocial relationships. The research employs a quantitative survey methodology, targeting Instagram users who follow food vloggers. It analyses the collected data using PLS-SEM and SPSS to comprehend relationships between influencer characteristics and restaurant visit intentions. Findings reveal that credibility and parasocial relationships have a significant influence on restaurant visit intentions. Attractiveness, while influential on credibility, does not directly affect visit intentions, highlighting the importance of vlogger-subscriber relationships over superficial traits. The study involves the emerging sector of influencer marketing research by focusing on the food industry and highlighting the paramount importance of credibility and parasocial relationships in influencing consumer behaviour, offering valuable insights for marketers and vloggers alike. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 71-94 Issue: 1 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: Instagram; food vloggers; restaurant; influencer marketing; credibility; homophily. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=143556 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:1:p:71-94 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Nirosha Vijayakumaran Author-X-Name-First: Nirosha Author-X-Name-Last: Vijayakumaran Author-Name: Bijay Prasad Kushwaha Author-X-Name-First: Bijay Prasad Author-X-Name-Last: Kushwaha Author-Name: Shivam Sakshi Author-X-Name-First: Shivam Author-X-Name-Last: Sakshi Title: Motivational factors driving franchise entrepreneurship: an empirical investigation Abstract: This paper investigates the determinants that lead entrepreneurs to choose franchise businesses over independent businesses in India. This study focused exclusively on intrinsic motivation and innovation to determine how these variables influence the entrepreneur's choice. Employing a descriptive research design, the paper collected data through structured questionnaires administered to franchisees and independent business owners. The results revealed that personal, social, and economic factors significantly influence Indians to choose franchising over independent businesses and that innovation does not significantly impact the decision, although intrinsic motivation does. Our findings lead to the conclusion that while franchising structured approach, support, and reduced risk for failure may restrict the extent of desired innovation relative to independent ventures, potential franchisees who cannot be evaluated by a franchisor based on their intrinsic motivation may consciously seek to convey this motivation to the franchisor by excelling in relatively more intrinsically motivating signals. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 203-220 Issue: 2 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: franchising; independent business; personal; social; economic factors; role of innovation; intrinsic motivation. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=145480 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:2:p:203-220 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mohd Yaseen Khan Author-X-Name-First: Mohd Yaseen Author-X-Name-Last: Khan Author-Name: Gyanesh Kumar Sinha Author-X-Name-First: Gyanesh Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Sinha Author-Name: Jitendra Kaushik Author-X-Name-First: Jitendra Author-X-Name-Last: Kaushik Title: The retail service quality scale study: examining, generalisability and applicability: evidence from India Abstract: The present study aims to assess the generalisability and applicability of the retail service quality scale (RSQS) in multiple specialty stores in a tier II city in Northern India. In recent years, numerous RSQS replication studies have been conducted in various cultures and settings, highlighting the need to expand the existing literature on retail service quality. The study seeks to identify components of retail service quality in different retail outlets and evaluate the RSQS model's applicability in the national retail landscape of a country like India. The study's findings demonstrate the relative importance of service quality attributes and indicate that all dimensions equally contribute to customers' perceptions of service quality in the retail environment of a tier II city in Northern India. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 177-202 Issue: 2 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: retail service; tier II city; culture; retail outlets; shopping experience; customer perception; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=145481 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:2:p:177-202 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Diksha Sinha Author-X-Name-First: Diksha Author-X-Name-Last: Sinha Author-Name: Roopali Sharma Author-X-Name-First: Roopali Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma Title: Ascertaining barriers and challenges of Indian floriculture exporting firms: scale development and validation using factor analysis approach Abstract: The study explores and evaluates the contemporary barriers and challenges of Indian floriculture exporting firms by developing a valid measurement scale. Primary data is collected from 408 active exporters of floriculture products across the nation registered under Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) through a structured questionnaire using a 5-point Likert scale. The scale is confirmed and validated using the two-stage methodology of exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The result of EFA revealed 16 measured variables extracted within three key factors indicating production, infrastructure, and marketing barriers. The factor structure is confirmed by applying CFA. The model fitness is confirmed by several model fit indices having convergent and discriminant validity. The study can assist the policymakers in framing the best suitable strategy specifically designed to combat the growth-resistant barriers and overcome the challenges that prevail in the floriculture industry. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 140-157 Issue: 2 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: floriculture; exporting firms; barriers; challenges; scale development; exploratory factor analysis; confirmatory factor analysis. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=145482 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:2:p:140-157 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: A. Sivan Author-X-Name-First: A. Author-X-Name-Last: Sivan Author-Name: K. Priya Author-X-Name-First: K. Author-X-Name-Last: Priya Title: Quantum computing and risk prediction accuracy: an analysis of IT companies' risk appetite Abstract: This study analyses how quantum computing QAE improves IT risk appetite prediction. The study contains quantitative surveys of 256 IT specialists and qualitative interviews with ten industry professionals. The paper explores how QAE influences market volatility, infrastructure compatibility, data privacy and security, historical data availability, and risk appetite forecast accuracy. SEM and CFA testing show construct validity and model fitness, showing habit theory can predict outcomes (CFI = 0.97, RMSEA = 0.05, SRMR = 0.03). The R-square value for this regression study is slightly above 72.7%, with accuracy, accessibility, and data privacy/security being the primary factors influencing risk appetite forecasts (β = 0.235, p < 0.001). All components are positively correlated at 0.7210.765, while QAE moderates risk appetite by 0.38. Discriminant validity evaluates construct differences and assures reasonable links. The study found that quantum computing can alter IT risk management and uncover application and data handling issues. This study shows how to create quantum-enhanced risk models and assess IT industry quantum computing preparedness. Cross-sectional data, simulation-based analysis, future research, a longitudinal study, and quantum-resistant encryption risk management are briefly explored as study flaws. We improve quantum finance literature and help IT firms manage quantum risk. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 111-139 Issue: 2 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: quantum computing; market volatility; data-driven decision making; infrastructure compatibility; IT risk appetite prediction; artificial intelligence; machine learning in IT systems. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=145483 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:2:p:111-139 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mahfooz Ahmed Author-X-Name-First: Mahfooz Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmed Author-Name: Abulfathi Ibrahim Saleh Al-Hussaini Author-X-Name-First: Abulfathi Ibrahim Saleh Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Hussaini Author-Name: Adamu Abubakar Ibrahim Author-X-Name-First: Adamu Abubakar Author-X-Name-Last: Ibrahim Author-Name: Raihanat Ahmad Abubakar Author-X-Name-First: Raihanat Ahmad Author-X-Name-Last: Abubakar Title: Mediating effect of emotionality on the intention to use the Nigerian central bank digital currency (e-Naira) Abstract: This study investigates the mediating effect of emotionality with other related technology acceptance factors influencing Nigerian retailers' decisions to adopt or reject the central bank digital currency (CBDC). Guided by the technology acceptance model (TAM), the research examines the technology adoption factors that could influence the intentions to adopt e-Naira among Nigerian retailers. A survey was conducted among retailers in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, resulting in 326 valid responses. The findings reveal that perceived ease of use, usefulness, and trustworthiness positively influence retailers' intentions to adopt e-Naira, while financial concerns have a negligible direct effect. Notably, emotionality significantly mediates the relationship between trustworthiness and financial concerns with adoption intentions, highlighting the importance of emotional factors in technology acceptance, especially when related to financial activities. These insights are valuable for policymakers, central banks, and stakeholders in promoting e-Naira adoption. By addressing the identified factors and leveraging emotional influences, stakeholders can enhance the adoption of digital currencies. This study contributes to the growing literature on CBDCs and provides actionable insights into the challenges and opportunities of integrating e-Naira into Nigeria's retail sector. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 95-110 Issue: 2 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: central bank digital currency; CBDC; e-Naira; emotionality; technology acceptance model; TAM; Nigeria. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=145488 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:2:p:95-110 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Abdul Muneem Author-X-Name-First: Abdul Author-X-Name-Last: Muneem Author-Name: Abdul Karim Ali Author-X-Name-First: Abdul Karim Author-X-Name-Last: Ali Author-Name: Nor Fahimah Mohd Razif Author-X-Name-First: Nor Fahimah Mohd Author-X-Name-Last: Razif Author-Name: Faizah Hanim Zainuddin Author-X-Name-First: Faizah Hanim Author-X-Name-Last: Zainuddin Author-Name: Meshari Al-Daihani Author-X-Name-First: Meshari Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Daihani Title: The current landscape of Malaysian Islamic crowdfunding and future forward Abstract: This research aims to study the current development and progress of Islamic crowdfunding in Malaysia and to recommend viable solutions to the issues and challenges from the Sharīʿah perspective. The study finds that crowdfunding is an alternative financing method enabling ventures to secure funds from the public. While its benefits outweigh potential risks, Islamic equity crowdfunding and peer-to-peer financing must align with Sharīʿah principles, avoiding <i>ribā</i> (interest), <i>gharar</i> (uncertainty), and <i>maisir</i> (gambling). The study highlights the significant potential of Sharīʿah-compliant crowdfunding in Malaysia, supported by its growing presence in the market. However, challenges remain, such as establishing proper Sharīʿah standards, adopting appropriate contracts, enhancing Sharīʿah governance, and raising awareness. Addressing these issues through structured guidelines, promotion, and technological advancements is crucial for sustainable growth and compliance with Islamic principles. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 158-176 Issue: 2 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: Islamic crowdfunding; equity crowdfunding; ECF; peer-to-peer; P2P; Shariah; Malaysia. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=145490 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:2:p:158-176 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Om Prakash Yadav Author-X-Name-First: Om Prakash Author-X-Name-Last: Yadav Author-Name: Dharm Bir Singh Author-X-Name-First: Dharm Bir Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Richa Srivastava Author-X-Name-First: Richa Author-X-Name-Last: Srivastava Author-Name: Priyadarshani Singh Author-X-Name-First: Priyadarshani Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Ruchi Rayat Author-X-Name-First: Ruchi Author-X-Name-Last: Rayat Author-Name: Shubhash Kumar Verma Author-X-Name-First: Shubhash Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Verma Author-Name: Akash Kumar Srivastava Author-X-Name-First: Akash Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Srivastava Title: AI-enabled HR analytics: effective HR practices and organisational sustainability using predictive decision making Abstract: This research investigates the influence of AI-driven HR analytics on predictive decision making and its consequential implications for organisational sustainability and the efficacy of HR practices within the service industry. The methodology employed is both descriptive and cross-sectional, leveraging a survey instrument to gather data from 476 HR managers and executives affiliated with service sector organisations in India. The survey comprised 39 scaled items designed to evaluate nine variables pertinent to AI-enabled HR analytics and anticipatory HRM decision-making. The results indicate that virtual interviews, onboarding automation, goal setting and tracking, adaptive learning, and retention prediction positively and statistically significantly impact AI-enabled HR analytics in the service sector. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that AI-enabled HR analytics possesses a considerable positive effect on anticipatory HRM decision making. In addition, anticipatory HRM decision making is shown to significantly bolster organisational sustainability and the efficiency of HR practices in the service sector. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 271-294 Issue: 3 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: AI-enabled HR analytics; organisational sustainability; predictive decision making; effective HR practices; virtual interviews. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147563 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:3:p:271-294 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sanaa Mostafa Mohammed Author-X-Name-First: Sanaa Mostafa Author-X-Name-Last: Mohammed Author-Name: Mohammed Thani Alhumaid Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed Thani Author-X-Name-Last: Alhumaid Author-Name: Badreldin Mohamed Ahmed Abdulrahman Author-X-Name-First: Badreldin Mohamed Ahmed Author-X-Name-Last: Abdulrahman Title: The impact of retaining human competencies on the economics of digital transformation in the Ministry of HR and Social Development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Abstract: This study aims to know the impact of retaining human competencies on the economics of digital transformation in the Ministry of HR and Social Development in the KSA. Three hundred and fifty individuals working in the Ministry of HR and Social Development in the KSA participated in the survey. SPSS was used to evaluate the data and test the research variables. According to the results of this study, human resource retention has a positive impact on the economics of digital transformation in the Ministry of HR and Social Development. The generalisability of the research findings may be limited depending on the chosen research approach. As a result, scholars are encouraged to further test the proposed theories. To the best of our knowledge, this paper is the first to investigate the impact of human resource retention on the economics of digital transformation in the Ministry of HR and Social Development in the KSA. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 221-246 Issue: 3 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: retaining human competencies; economics of digital transformation; HR and Social Development; KSA. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147565 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:3:p:221-246 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Lalit Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Lalit Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Author-Name: Saurabh Verma Author-X-Name-First: Saurabh Author-X-Name-Last: Verma Author-Name: Ruchi Srivastava Author-X-Name-First: Ruchi Author-X-Name-Last: Srivastava Author-Name: Bhoopendra Bharti Author-X-Name-First: Bhoopendra Author-X-Name-Last: Bharti Title: Does presence matter? Impact of telepresence and social presence on purchase intention from VR shopping sites: empirical examination Abstract: This research examines the impact of telepresence and social presence on the intention to purchase from virtual reality (VR) shopping platforms, presenting empirical evidence derived from descriptive and cross-sectional methodologies. Data was gathered through a survey utilising adapted scales from previous investigations, consisting of 43 scale items that evaluate ten variables associated with social presence, telepresence and purchase intention. A purposive sampling strategy was employed to collect responses from 525 participants. The results indicate that involvement and spatial presence significantly and positively influence social presence. Moreover, spatial presence, physical immersion, and experiential realism have a substantial and affirmative effect on telepresence. In addition, social presence exhibits a positive and significant relationship with purchase intention. Conversely, telepresence reflects a positive yet statistically insignificant relationship with purchase intention. These findings enhance the comprehension of consumer behaviour dynamics within VR shopping settings, providing valuable implications for VR commercial platforms. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 247-270 Issue: 3 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: virtual reality; social presence; telepresence; purchase intention; spatial presence. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147566 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:3:p:247-270 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Selma Dzifa Addo Author-X-Name-First: Selma Dzifa Author-X-Name-Last: Addo Author-Name: Joseph Osei Asantey Author-X-Name-First: Joseph Osei Author-X-Name-Last: Asantey Author-Name: Emmanuel Mensah Author-X-Name-First: Emmanuel Author-X-Name-Last: Mensah Author-Name: Kingsley Tornyeva Author-X-Name-First: Kingsley Author-X-Name-Last: Tornyeva Title: Access to credit and business growth: the impact of business location and sector Abstract: The study examined business location and sector as moderators in the interplay between credit access and the progress of a business. Respondents were made up of owners/managers of medium-sized businesses within five regional capitals in Ghana. Structured questionnaires were distributed to the owners/managers of businesses to complete. The findings from the regression analysis revealed that the relationship between access to credit and business growth is not only significant but also positive. Furthermore, the relationship is further amplified by the specific location and sector in which the business operates. These insights highlight the importance for entrepreneurs to thoroughly evaluate the challenges and opportunities inherent in different business sectors and locations before deciding where to establish or expand their operations. By strategically choosing a favourable business location and sector, entrepreneurs can maximise the positive impact of credit access on their business growth. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 295-322 Issue: 3 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: location; sector; medium-sized enterprises; access to credit; knowledge spillover theory; KST; growth; resource-based view theory; RBV; developing economy; regression analysis; moderation relationship. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147568 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:3:p:295-322 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: J. Benila Pearl Author-X-Name-First: J. Benila Author-X-Name-Last: Pearl Author-Name: Anvay Bhargava Author-X-Name-First: Anvay Author-X-Name-Last: Bhargava Author-Name: B. Vaidianathan Author-X-Name-First: B. Author-X-Name-Last: Vaidianathan Author-Name: M. Jagadish Kumar Author-X-Name-First: M. Jagadish Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Author-Name: S. Suman Rajest Author-X-Name-First: S. Suman Author-X-Name-Last: Rajest Title: Data analytics and strengthening organisational management, bonds to boost employee engagement and commitment Abstract: The study focuses on the importance of data analytics, strengthening organisational management and tenure in innovative work practices, and examining the effect of data analytics on a company's success. As such, this paper considers how psychological contract unwritten expectations between employees and employers define power and control mechanisms to influence the above factors. The study sample consisted of 200 employees in a middle-sized organisation. The study employed structured surveys and organisational records in data collection. Employee expectations, company promises, perceived fulfilment, engagement scores, and tenure were key variables. Excel and SPSS were used for data organisation and statistical analysis. A healthy psychological contract leads to an empowered and innovative workplace, not only productivity. Besides these psychological dynamics, they show how employment longevity indicates stability and experience. Still, they show how workplace power structure affects career longevity. This integrative literature and empirical analysis would show how psychological contracts affect engagement and retention. Findings may help organisations establish strategic frameworks to promote workforce stability, engagement, and performance by developing employer-employee psychological relationships. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 323-357 Issue: 3 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: psychological contract; decentralised control; leadership dynamics; control dynamics; organisational flexibility; performance management. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=147574 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:3:p:323-357 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: S. Vijayarani Author-X-Name-First: S. Author-X-Name-Last: Vijayarani Author-Name: M. Sowmiya Author-X-Name-First: M. Author-X-Name-Last: Sowmiya Author-Name: M. Harish Author-X-Name-First: M. Author-X-Name-Last: Harish Author-Name: B. Premkumar Author-X-Name-First: B. Author-X-Name-Last: Premkumar Title: Employee adoption of digital technologies: role of employee competence and readiness Abstract: Employee digital technology readiness, competence, perceived work meaningfulness, and active personality are examined in the context of organisational digital transformation. The goal is to understand how these factors combine to improve digital employee performance and adaptability. Based on employee digital technology readiness and competence literature, the study provides a conceptual framework that examines how digital readiness affects employee competence and work meaningfulness, modulated by active personality qualities. Following Moreno, this study surveyed work-place digital technology users online. Qualtrics used independent expert opinions to build and distribute the survey for clarity and readability. Literature-based instrument data was analysed using SPSS and structural equation modelling. SEM revealed correlations and mediation effects between latent variables, exposing employee preparedness, competence, and job results. Data structural route analysis reveals several critical conclusions. First, digital technology preparedness boosts employee skills and job satisfaction. This shows that tech-savvy workers are more engaged and skilled. Second, proactive employees are more likely to adopt technology and find significance in their work, as their active personalities strengthened the relationship between digital preparedness and employment meaningfulness. Meaningful employment improves employee competence, showing engaged workers learn and perform well. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 359-387 Issue: 4 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: digital technology readiness; employee competence; meaningfulness of work; active personality; organisational digital transformation; job satisfaction; skill development. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=149072 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:4:p:359-387 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sunil Mishra Author-X-Name-First: Sunil Author-X-Name-Last: Mishra Author-Name: Richa Sharma Author-X-Name-First: Richa Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma Author-Name: Vimla Vimla Author-X-Name-First: Vimla Author-X-Name-Last: Vimla Author-Name: Haldhar Sharma Author-X-Name-First: Haldhar Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma Author-Name: Manpreet Kaur Bhatia Author-X-Name-First: Manpreet Kaur Author-X-Name-Last: Bhatia Title: Role of innovation and trust in the formation and success of strategic alliances in technology sectors Abstract: Strategic alliances are essential in the technology sector with regard to competitive advantages. The paper explores how innovation and trust spur the formation and success of those alliances. The fast-paced progress needed in technology requires constant adaptation, so businesses seek alliances that add scope to their operations. Innovation encourages joint research and product development, while trust ensures commitment, uninhibited information sharing, and common goals. A mixed-methods approach was used in the method of analysis, where the tools of Python, IBM SPSS, and MS Excel were applied to analyse data quantitatively alongside qualitative industry expert insights. The findings indicate that alliances based on both trust and innovation yield better knowledge-sharing, market positioning, and immunity to competition. High trust correlates with output innovation, demonstrating that trust facilitates effective collaboration. This study shows that trust and creativity are crucial to alliance development and provides a framework for practitioners to build successful collaborations. Finally, technology-based industries achieve sustained growth and competitive positioning by putting these aspects at the centre of their collaborations. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 388-415 Issue: 4 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: strategic alliances; innovation; trust; technology sector; collaboration; research and development; R%D; market positioning; knowledge transfer. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=149073 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:4:p:388-415 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Priyanka Koundal Author-X-Name-First: Priyanka Author-X-Name-Last: Koundal Author-Name: Minie Bhalla Author-X-Name-First: Minie Author-X-Name-Last: Bhalla Author-Name: Manpreet Kailay Author-X-Name-First: Manpreet Author-X-Name-Last: Kailay Title: Non-financial information as a mediator in the link between accounting information systems and decision-making outcomes in SMEs: a structural equation modelling study Abstract: The study analyses the influence of non-financial information as a mediator between the relationship of accounting information systems (AIS) and decision-making outcomes of SMEs in a rapidly changing business environment. It evaluates that AIS provides non-financial information that impacts SMEs' decision-making and non-financial performance. The study used quantitative methods and descriptive analysis to gather data on AIS implementation in SMEs, testing it with 217 valid responses from proprietors, managers, and accountants and using the SEM-PLS statistical analysis technique. Implementing an AIS in SMEs has been found to positively impact their decision-making success and non-financial performance, as it provides non-financial information about business organisations, leading to improved organisational performance. This study is the first to examine the influence of AIS on SME decision-making and organisational non-financial performance, highlighting the role of non-financial information as a mediator. Research offers valuable insights for policymakers in SMEs to improve the transparency of accounting records for their stakeholders through AIS. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 442-464 Issue: 4 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: quality of AIS; AIS; SMEs; non-financial information; organisational non-financial performance; decision making. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=149075 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:4:p:442-464 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ladislav Beranek Author-X-Name-First: Ladislav Author-X-Name-Last: Beranek Author-Name: Jiri Homan Author-X-Name-First: Jiri Author-X-Name-Last: Homan Author-Name: Jan Fesl Author-X-Name-First: Jan Author-X-Name-Last: Fesl Author-Name: Michal Konopa Author-X-Name-First: Michal Author-X-Name-Last: Konopa Title: Cloud services adoption and its impact on small and medium enterprises in the Czech Republic Abstract: In the literature focused on information technology, cloud computing services are referred to as solutions for efficiently acquiring the latest technologies for use in companies with the possibility of cost optimisation. This study focuses on how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Czech Republic accept and use cloud computing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises are companies with a low budget and limited human resources. This study confirmed that it is advantageous for them to use cloud computing services. Their usage can reduce costs and enable them to respond to changes in the business environment by using technologies that would otherwise be unavailable to them. Questionnaires were addressed to respondents (owners or top managers) to obtain data on what influences small and medium-sized enterprises to adopt certain IT services in the form of cloud computing. The results of the data analysis showed that factors such as cost savings, relative advantage, and especially top management support have a decisive influence on the adoption of cloud computing for small and medium-sized enterprises in the Czech Republic. The interpretations and implications of the findings, as well as future research directions, are discussed in this paper. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 416-441 Issue: 4 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: cloud computing; small and medium enterprises; cloud computing adoption; performance; structural equation model; Czech Republic. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=149076 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:4:p:416-441 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Thi Tuan Anh Tran Author-X-Name-First: Thi Tuan Anh Author-X-Name-Last: Tran Author-Name: Phuong Nam Truong Author-X-Name-First: Phuong Nam Author-X-Name-Last: Truong Title: How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect the information flows in cryptocurrency market? Abstract: This study employs transfer entropy to analyse information flows among eight cryptocurrencies from January 1, 2018, to August 25, 2023. It reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic and the LUNA-UST collapse significantly influenced how these assets transmit and receive information. Following the pandemic, the results suggest a decrease in information exchange, particularly for Dogecoin and Bitcoin during the post-LUNA-UST collapse period. Specifically, Bitcoin demonstrates a moderate and consistent influence, while Tron emerges as the most impactful entity across all periods. Before COVID-19, all entities actively exchanged information, with Dogecoin being the most dynamic currency. The pandemic significantly affected the information dynamics of Ethereum and Litecoin, while Cardano and Tron played key roles in dissemination. Ripple experienced marginal impacts, and Binance Coin remained largely unaffected. In the post-LUNA-UST collapse period, some entities exhibited reduced information flow. Dogecoin was notably more affected than security tokens, suggesting heightened investor caution after the crisis. Journal: Int. J. of Business and Systems Research Pages: 465-482 Issue: 4 Volume: 19 Year: 2025 Keywords: cryptocurrencies; COVID-19 pandemic; LUNA-UST collapse; transfer entropy. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=149079 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbsre:v:19:y:2025:i:4:p:465-482