scholarly journals Influence of Sustainability Practices and Green Image on the Re-Visit Intention of Small and Medium-Size Towns

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 930 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pere Mercadé Melé ◽  
Jesús Molina Gómez ◽  
Maria José Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Sustainability Practices ◽  
Corporate Social

This study set a model to predict the effect of corporate social responsibility and green image on visit intention in small and medium-size towns (SMST). At present, there is a keen social awareness towards environmental problems, and cities are required to reduce their ecological footprint and make more sustainable use of natural resources. Increasingly, tourists are considering “green options” in their decision making. The questionnaire responses, obtained from a sample of 221 tourism in Malaga town (Spain) were analyzed using a Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to test the research hypothesis related to the positive influence of sustainability practices, green image, trust with the intention of revisiting related to the loyalty of the destination. This study shows that there is a positive relationship between sustainability practices and re-visit intention and between the green image and re-visit intention, both directly and indirectly, through trust. Also, the fact that this relationship is more significant if it is part of the green image than if it is part of sustainability actions. To practice, this study provides managerial implications to help executives adopt green actions, thanks to their positive effects on tourist loyalty and the different way of manifesting this loyalty.

scholarly journals How to emerge stronger: Antecedents and consequences of organizational resilience

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alma Rodríguez-Sánchez ◽  
Jacob Guinot ◽  
Ricardo Chiva ◽  
Álvaro López-Cabrales
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Organizational Resilience ◽  
Learning Capability ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Challenging Environment ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Practical Implications

AbstractOrganizations have to strive in an uncertain and challenging environment. Hence, the role resilience played at work has been of special interest in the last decade, although empirical research is still scant, especially regarding the antecedents and the consequences resilience has. In this study we analyse the role corporate social responsibility plays towards employees (CSRE) in the promotion of resilience at work, and how resilience results in organizational learning capability (OLC) and firm performance. Structural equation modelling was used to test our model with a sample of 296 companies from different sectors. Results show that CSRE had a positive influence on organizational resilience, which in turn affected firm performance via OLC. Therefore, we tested the antecedents and consequences resilience had empirically, whose practical implications in terms of further human resource management activities are also discussed.

scholarly journals To Green or Not to Green: The Influence of Green Marketing on Consumer Behaviour in the Hotel Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (17) ◽  
pp. 4623 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pere Mercade Mele ◽  
Jesus Molina Gomez ◽  
Lluis Garay
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Green Marketing ◽  
Associate Learning ◽  
Attitudinal Loyalty ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Green Trust

Different studies have analysed how green marketing influences the sustainable image of tourist companies or have focused on the identification and engagement between these companies and their consumers. In any case, the question of how this process influences consumers’ behaviour in the hotel industry requires even more in-depth study, with the intention of explaining the changes that occur in the current consumer and how this affects the hotel industry. This study is useful to demonstrate that beyond the direct influence of green marketing on green word of mouth indicators there are other indirect influences which are represented by other mediating variables: green attitudinal loyalty and green trust. From the literature on green marketing and the conceptual approaches offered by the Hierarchy of Effects Model and the Associate Learning Principles, this study conducted an empirical approach using a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire responses, obtained from a sample of 238 hotel users, were analysed using a Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to test the research hypothesis related to the positive influence of green marketing on green trust, green attitudinal loyalty, and green word of mouth. This research provides theoretical and managerial implications to help executives adopt green marketing strategies, thanks to their positive effects on consumers’ recommendations, both direct and indirect, through loyalty and trust. It is concluded that green marketing actions have a greater effect on their indirect relationship with word of mouth than on their direct relationship and that loyalty is the aspect with the highest influence regarding trust.

scholarly journals Performance Indicators for Quality, Innovation, and Competitiveness： A Survey on the Saudi Manufacturing Sector

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Khalid Al-Shuaibi ◽  
Mohamed Zain ◽  
Norizan Kassim
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Innovation Indicators ◽  
Significant Positive Influence

<p>This study examines the relationships between quality, innovation, competitiveness, and financial performance of firms. Data were obtained from a questionnaire survey involving 223 Saudi companies and were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results indicate that innovation positively influences quality and the latter has a significant positive influence on the competitiveness of the firms. As expected, both quality and innovation indicators have an indirect influence on the financial performance of the firms through competitiveness. Therefore, this study discovers the important mediating role played by competitiveness in the positive effects of quality and innovation on financial performance of the firms. Finally, we found significant positive effects of competitiveness on financial performance of the firms. Managerial implications are also discussed.</p>

Antecedents and consequences of trust: an e-tail branding perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (7) ◽  
pp. 713-730 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gopal Das
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Brand Management ◽  
Online Shopping ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the antecedents and consequences of trust in online shopping from an e-tail branding perspective. Design/methodology/approach – A structured questionnaire was used to collect data online from Indian e-tail shoppers (n=309). A structural equation modelling (CB-SEM approach) was used to analyse the data. Findings – The results found e-tailer awareness, e-tailer associations, and e-tailer perceived quality as antecedents of trust in online shopping. The results also showed online trust positively influences the behavioural intentions, namely, purchase intention, repurchase, and recommendation. Originality/value – This study examines the applicability and branding and brand management principles in an e-tail branding context. Theoretical and managerial implications of these results are further discussed.

Religiosity and Intention to Participate in Donation-Based Crowdfunding

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 218-238
Author(s):  
Hasnan Baber
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Direct Impact ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Professional Network ◽  
Intention To Participate ◽  
Sampling Approach

The study aimed to investigate the influence of religiosity on the intention to participate in donation-based crowdfunding campaigns. The religiosity of an individual was assessed based on intra-religiosity and inter-religiosity parameters. The study examined the influence of religiosity on the attitude of respondents towards crowdfunding and giving donations in general, and further its impact on determining the intention of people towards donation-based crowdfunding campaigns. The data was collected from 304 respondents in India through an online questionnaire. The rationale behind choosing India was its diversity of religions. The data was collected through a snowball sampling approach and the questionnaire was shared within the personal and professional network. The structural equation modelling (SEM) technique was used to analyze the data. The study found that both Intrapersonal and Interpersonal religiosity dimensions have a positive influence on the attitude towards crowdfunding and donations in general. It also has a direct impact on the intention to participate in donation-based crowdfunding. Furthermore, a positive attitude towards donations will have a positive influence on this form of crowdfunding, however, no such significant relationship exists between attitude towards crowdfunding and intention.

Assessment of Ibn Haldun's Model for Sustainability using Structural Equation Modelling

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 64-76
Author(s):  
Sümeyye Kuşakcı ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Social Ethics ◽  
Workplace Spirituality ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
A Company

This work firstly aims to develop a sustainability model based on Ibn Haldun’s teaching of sustainability. Religious coloring refers to the spirituality, which is re-discovered in modern ages and transferred to the workplace. Spirituality stimulates virtuousness at personal and organizational level, which in turn generates managerial sustainability meaning the lifespan of a company. While personal virtuousness refers social ethics, organizational level virtuousness could be considered as Corporate Social Responsibility. Secondly, it attempts to evaluate the relevance of Ibn Haldun’s approach to contemporary business organizations. In order to demonstrate the relationship between spirituality, virtuousness, CSR, and sustainability; data collected from Corporate Knights’ Global 100 companies were analyzed using structural equation modelling. According to the results, while workplace spirituality leads to ethical conduct and higher CSR/CS score, the relationship between spirituality or CSR/CS and financial performance is not significant. However, it seems that higher lifespan of business enterprises is related to their CSR/CS score.

scholarly journals Does Emotional Value Play a Role in the Relationship between Risk and Loyalty?

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mircea-Andrei Scridon
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Financial Risk ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Modelling Techniques ◽  
The One ◽  
Emotional Value ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Although perceived value is considered essential in any marketing activity, the role it plays regarding the relationship between perceived risk and loyalty in the context of organizational markets is not thoroughly considered. Therefore, this paper addresses the aforementioned issues in the context of the small and medium size enterprise market in Romania. From a sample of 229 entities, data were collected and analysed using structural equation modelling techniques. Results confirmed that different relationships are established between functional or financial risk and emotional value on the one hand, and emotional value and loyalty on the other hand. Discussions of the results integrate main findings with other studies that partially or tangentially study the connections between emotional value, risk and loyalty. The paper end with a brief limitations and avenues for future research.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF LIQUIDITY AND PROFITABILITY TOWARD SHARE PRICE: MEDIATED EFFECT OF HEDGING (EVIDENCES FROM SHARES OF LQ-45 LISTED IN INDONESIAN STOCK EXCHANGE FOR PERIOD OF 2011 TO 2015)

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 150-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tigor Sitorus ◽  
Ratlan Pardede ◽  
Ardi
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Share Price ◽  
Direct Influence ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
New Evidence

Purpose: This study aims at investigating and testing the mediated effect of Hedging on the effect of profitability and liquidity toward share price at shares of LQ-45, listed in Indonesian Stock Exchange from2011 to 2015. The current research was conducted because the phenomenon and the fluctuations in price of shares were unavoidable. Methodology: The Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) by Amos was used to analyze the 110 observations of data. Main Findings: The result of analysis shows that; (1) the liquidity gives not significantly negative influence to share price, (2) the liquidity gives  significantly negative influence to hedging, (3) the profitability gives significantly positive influence to share price, (4) the profitability gives significantly negative influence to hedging, (5). Hedging gives significantly positive influence to share price. Implications/Applications: The present study provides new evidence that the mediated effect of Hedging on the influence of liquidity and profitability toward share price has more strength compared to the direct influence of liquidity but not for profitability.

The Dark Side of Environmental Sustainability in Projects: Unraveling Greenwashing Behaviors

2021 ◽  
pp. 875697282110427
Author(s):  
Qinghua He ◽  
Zilun Wang ◽  
Ge Wang ◽  
Jianxun Xie ◽  
Zhen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Qualitative Comparative Analysis ◽  
Dark Side ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Fraud Triangle ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Triangle Theory

Greenwashing behaviors (GWBs) are positive environmental communications in combination with poor environmental performance. Using fraud triangle theory, this study investigated the effects of three types of factors (pressures, opportunities, and rationalizations) that shape contractor GWBs. Primary data from 586 respondents were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA). The SEM results indicate positive effects for these factors with the exception of isomorphic pressures and reveal the mediating role of rationalization. The fsQCA results present three configurational models that trigger GWBs. Theoretical and managerial implications are provided that shed new light on facilitating environmental sustainability in projects.

On the Determinants of Online Short Videos’ Effectiveness Relative to Parents’ Attitudes, Behavioural Intentions and Consideration of Alternatives

2022 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kleopatra Konstantoulaki ◽  
Ioannis Rizomyliotis ◽  
Konstantinos Lionakis ◽  
Yiheng Chen
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Nursery School ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Behavioural Intentions ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Choice Sets ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Informative Content

Abstract The purpose of this research is to examine the key content factors of short videos and their influence on parents’ attitudes, behavioural intentions and consideration of alternatives in the education sector. In particular, the current study is the first to explore elements of online short videos (informative content, user interactivity, perceived usefulness, trust, entertainment and invasiveness) as predictors of parents’ attitudes toward, consideration of and intention to choose a nursery school. Using a sample of 178 participants, a conclusive research design applying structural equation modelling was employed to assess the effect of the aforementioned short videos’ key characteristics on attitude, intention and consideration. According to the results, short videos with informative and trusted content tend to enhance parents’ attitudes, consideration and behavioural intentions regarding the provider being promoted. Attitude is also affected by entertainment, while perceived usefulness, interactive features and lack of invasiveness increase scores pertaining to inclusion of alternatives in parents’ consideration choice sets and expression of intentions to ultimately select them. Managers in childcare operators should find a delicate balance among the aforementioned elements in order to include the appropriate ones into their videos depending on the promotional goals or indented outcomes and the targeted audience. Managerial implications and suggestions for future research are thoroughly discussed.

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