How Customer Knowledge, Awareness, and Intentions are Shaped Towards Takaful Products in Pakistan: The Role of Behavioural, Normative and Control Beliefs, Mediated by Attitudes, Subjective Norms, and Perceived Behavioural Control

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilal Asif ◽  
Danish Ahmed Siddiqui
Keyword(s):  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Control Beliefs ◽  
Customer Knowledge ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
And Control

scholarly journals The role of salient beliefs in graduates’ intention to apply

2015 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Adams ◽  
François De Kock
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Support ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Control Beliefs ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
Latent Variable Analysis ◽  
Study Results

Orientation: Organisations compete fiercely to recruit the best graduates, because they consider them a rich source of future talent. In the recruitment literature, it has become increasingly important to understand the factors that influence graduate applicant intentions. Research purpose: Drawing on the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), we tested a model proposing that applicant intention is a function of their attitude towards applying, beliefs about referent other’s expectations (subjective norms) and perceived behavioural control with respect to this behaviour.Motivation for the study: The study was motivated by the need to shed light on graduate applicants’ decisions to apply to an organisation of their choice. Research approach, design and method: The study used a quantitative design to test hypotheses that attitudes towards behaviour, norms and control beliefs would influence intention to apply. We surveyed prospective job seekers (N = 854) studying at a South African university about their beliefs regarding the job application process. Main findings: Structural equation modelling showed reasonable fit of the proposed model to the survey data. Latent variable analysis demonstrated that perceived behavioural control and subjective norm explained intention to apply. With the combination of all three variables, only attitude towards applying did not play a significant role in the prediction of intention to apply, which is contrary to previous research. Practical/managerial implications: The findings highlight the role of salient control beliefs in the application process. Efforts by universities and organisations to affect intentions to apply may potentially benefit from focusing on support services that could enhance feelings of control and minimise perceived obstacles. Recruiters could focus on control to increase potential recruitment pools. Contribution/value-add: The study contributes to the recruitment literature in three ways. Firstly, TPB is shown to be a useful framework to explain graduate applicants’ intention to apply, as this theoretical model found empirical support. In doing so, the present study advances our understanding of how graduates’ intentions to apply are formed. Secondly, the results showed that applicants’ control and normative beliefs dominate when considering applying. Lastly, the study results open up interesting avenues for future research on applicant intentions.

scholarly journals Factors related to reduction in the consumption of fast food: application of the theory-based approaches

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeinab Jalambadani ◽  
Gholamreza Garmaroudi ◽  
Mehdi Yaseri ◽  
Mahmood Tavousi ◽  
Korush Jafarian
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Decisional Balance ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Processes Of Change ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
Trans Theoretical Model

<em>Background</em>. The Trans-Theoretical model (TTM) and Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) may be promising models for understanding and predicting reduction in the consumption of fast food. The aim of this study was to examine the applicability of the Trans-Theoretical model (TTM) and the additional predictive role of the subjective norms and perceived behavioural control in predicting reduction consumption of fast food in obese Iranian adolescent girls. <br /><em>Materials and methods</em>. A cross sectional study design was conducted among twelve randomly selected schools in Sabzevar, Iran from 2015 to 2017. Four hundred eighty five randomly selected students consented to participate in the study. Hierarchical regression models used to predict the role of important variables that can influence the reduction in the consumption of fast food among students. using SPSS version 22. <br /><em>Results</em>. Variables Perceived behavioural control (r=0.58, P&lt;0.001), Subjective norms (r=0.51, P&lt;0.001), self-efficacy (r=0.49, P&lt;0.001), decisional balance (pros) (r=0.29, P&lt;0.001), decisional balance (cons) (r=0.25, P&lt;0.001), stage of change (r=0.38, P&lt;0.001), were significantly and positively correlated while experiential processes of change (r=0.08, P=0.135) and behavioural processes of change (r=0.09, P=0.145), were not significant.<br /><em>Conclusions</em>. The study demonstrated that the TTM (except the experiential and behavioural processes of change) focusing on the perceived behavioural control and subjective norms are useful models for reduction in the consumption of fast food.

scholarly journals The effect of money attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioural control, and perceived risk on millennial’s saving intention

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Nadia Asandimitra ◽  
I Made Narsa ◽  
Andry Irwanto ◽  
Helmi Ishartanto
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
Money Attitude ◽  
Moderating Role

The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) has been widely applied in the financial sector. However, no research has investigated the moderating role of financial literacy in saving intention. This study investigates the moderating role of financial literacy in the partial influence of money attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, and perceived risk on saving intention. According to the Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) findings, financial literacy moderated the effect of money attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control on saving intention. On the other hand, financial literacy has not mitigated the effect of perceived risk on saving intention. These findings validate TPB's application in the financial sector by incorporating moderating role of financial literacy. It is also discovered that the millennial generations who participate in this study have good financial literacy.

Explaining landholders' decisions about riparian zone management: The role of behavioural, normative, and control beliefs

2005 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly S. Fielding ◽  
Deborah J. Terry ◽  
Barbara M. Masser ◽  
Prashant Bordia ◽  
Michael A. Hogg
Keyword(s):  
Riparian Zone ◽  
Control Beliefs ◽  
Zone Management ◽  
And Control ◽  
Riparian Zone Management

scholarly journals What Makes an Individual Invest in Stocks?

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Candy Candy
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
Behavioral Biases ◽  
Independent Variable

The purpose of this research is to examine the factors that influence intention to invest in stocks of an individual. This research are using quantitative data with 395 questionnaires collected from Batam residents who as sample. Questionnaire consists indicators for independent variable that included attitude, perceived behavioural control, subjective norms, past behavioral biases and intention to invest. Multiple regression used as the analysis method and result showed that all independent variable have a positive significant effect on intention to invest. It means those factors can motivated an individual to invest in stocks market.

Examining the Theoretical Factors that Influence University Students to Adopt Web 2.0 Technologies

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasser D. Al-Otaibi ◽  
Luke Houghton
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Web 2.0 Technologies ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

The purpose of this study is (1) to examine Australian university students' awareness of the benefits of Web 2.0 technologies and (2) to investigate the factors that influence students to adopt Web 2.0 technologies to supplement in-class learning, using the theoretical foundations of both Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and Decomposed Theory of Planned Behaviour (DTPB). Findings indicated that most students in this study's sample were aware of the benefits of Web 2.0 technologies to supplement in-class instructions. The findings also indicated that students' attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control were strong determinants of their intention to use Web 2.0 technologies.

Theory of planned behaviour factors and personality traits as determinants of the knowledge-sharing behaviour of pharmacists in Oyo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 096100062091978
Author(s):  
Adeola O Opesade ◽  
Fiyinfoluwa I Alade
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Openness To Experience ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
Data Collection Instrument

While many studies have attempted to understand knowledge-sharing practices in the health-care industry, there is a dearth of knowledge about the determinants of the knowledge-sharing behaviour of pharmacists. The present study employed theory of planned behaviour constructs and personality traits to assess factors affecting the knowledge-sharing behaviour of pharmacists in Oyo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, with the use of a structured questionnaire as the data collection instrument. Relevant descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were carried out on the collected data. The findings revealed that there is a positive relationship between attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, openness to experience, agreeableness and knowledge-sharing behaviour. This implies that pharmacists whose personality traits tend towards openness to experience and agreeableness will share their knowledge more readily than those whose personality traits do not. Also, pharmacists’ knowledge-sharing behaviour can be enhanced through improvements in their attitude towards knowledge sharing, subjective norms and their perceived behavioural control.

Whistleblowing by auditors: the role of professional commitment and independence commitment

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (8) ◽  
pp. 1033-1055
Author(s):  
Tuan Mastiniwati Tuan Mansor ◽  
Akmalia Mohamad Ariff ◽  
Hafiza Aishah Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Professional Commitment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Unethical Conduct ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
External Auditors ◽  
Whistleblowing Intention

Purpose Despite various regulatory frameworks to combat unethical conduct, fraud and corruption remain alarmingly high. While whistleblowing is an important mechanism to identify and prevent unethical conduct, there is a lack of empirical studies on this issue in the Malaysian context, especially whistleblowing within the audit firms. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to examine the whistleblowing intention of external auditors in Malaysia and the factors influencing this intention. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that was sent by post to external auditors throughout Malaysia. Participants were selected using a convenience non-probability sampling technique. A total of 274 responses were analyzed. SmartPLS version 3.2.8 was used for the analysis. Findings Professional commitment and independence commitment had a positive influence on whistleblowing intention, supporting the argument that professional factors can increase the intention of the external auditors to whistleblow. Perceived behavioural control had a positive relationship with whistleblowing intention, while there is no evidence to indicate that attitude and subjective norms influence whistleblowing intention. Originality/value This study explored whistleblowing among external auditors in Malaysia by focussing on the professional factors of professional commitment and independence commitment, which were hypothesized to be key factors in intention to whistleblow. These factors were incorporated with a multi-component of attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control, which were derived from the theory of planned behaviour. The findings have implications for the auditing profession because they provide a better understanding of the factors that influence the whistleblowing intention of external auditors.

Impact of Workplace Spirituality on Knowledge Sharing Intention: A Conceptual Framework

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chitra Khari ◽  
Shuchi Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Meaningful Work ◽  
Workplace Spirituality ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Control Beliefs ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Collective Levels ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
And Control

Knowledge forms a crucial source for gaining competitive advantage and its sharing a dominant challenge facing several organizations. In this paper we propose a positive role of workplace spirituality (WPS) (at individual and collective levels) on knowledge sharing intention (KSI) by employing the theory of decomposed planned behaviour. We argue that WPS with its focus on inner spirit, meaningful work, sense of interconnectedness and alignment with organizational values and mission positively strengthens an individual’s knowledge sharing attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioural controls (thereby, strengthening their KSI) by affecting the underlying behavioural, normative and control beliefs. We also take into account the role of transformational leadership (TL) in creating a pro-social working environment, which facilitates knowledge sharing. In proposing a holistic and multi-level framework linking WPS (at individual and collective levels) and TL with KSI, this paper contributes to both, knowledge sharing and WPS literatures.

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