scholarly journals Investigating the Relationship between Marketing Knowledge Sharing and Developing Competitive Advantage (Case Study: Arak Shazand Petrochemical)

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Mohamad Reza Hamidizadeh ◽  
Parinaz Aghaei Meibodi
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
University Professors ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Unit Increase ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between marketing knowledge sharing and developing competitive advantage. This research is an applied objective research and data collection method of description-correlation nature the subjects under study by this research are employees of Arak Shazand petrochemical industry. The sample size was estimated 90 people. The method is stratified random sampling. A standard questionnaire was used to collect data. Marketing knowledge sharing questionnaire of Moghimi and Ramazani (2011) contains 17 items and developing competitive advantage questionnaire of Hill and Jones (2010) contains 16 items. Logical validity (face and content) of questionnaires was reviewed and approved through several university professors and several experts of this industry. Also, construct validity was reviewed and approved by confirmatory factor analysis using AMOS software. Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.7 was obtained for variables that indicate internal consistency of items and acceptable reliability of the questionnaire. The research hypothesis test using univariate linear regression was performed with application of SPSS software. The results showed that, given that the t-statistic value is greater than 1.96 (t = 6.48), the relationship between two variables, competitive advantage and marketing knowledge sharing was significant at the 5% error level  Standard regression coefficient (0.57) also specified the share of independent variable in explaining the changes of dependent variable so that for every one unit increase in variable of marketing knowledge sharing, competitive advantage increases 0.57.

scholarly journals Investigating the Relationship between Individuals’ Attitudes and Marketing Knowledge Sharing

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 106
Author(s):  
Mohamad Reza Hamidizadeh ◽  
Parinaz Aghaei Meibodi
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
P Value ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
University Professors ◽  
Positive Tendency ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Unit Increase ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between individuals’ attitudes and marketing knowledge sharing. This research is an applied objective research and data collection method of description-correlation nature the subjects under study by this research are employees of Arak Shaz and petrochemical industry. The sample size was estimated 90 people. The method is stratified random sampling. A standard questionnaire was used to collect data. Marketing knowledge sharing questionnaire of Moghimi and Ramazani (2011) contains 17 items and attitudes questionnaire of Hamidizadeh (2010) contains 5 items. Logical validity (face and content) of questionnaires was reviewed and approved through university professors and several experts of this industry. Also construct validity was reviewed and approved by confirmatory factor analysis using AMOS software. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 7.0 was obtained for variables that indicate internal consistency of items and acceptable reliability of the questionnaire. The research hypothesis test using univariate linear regression was performed with application of software SPSS. The results showed that, given that the t-statistic value is less than -1.96 (t=-2.39), the relationship between two variables, attitudes and marketing knowledge sharing was significant at the 5% error level (P-Value<0.05). So, the relationship between marketing knowledge sharing and attitudes is positive and direct. This means that people in the organization do not have positive tendency and attitude to share their knowledge with others and negative attitudes regarding the sharing of knowledge has had more impact on staff. Standard regression coefficient (0.15) also specified the share of independent variable in explaining the changes of dependent variable so that for every one unit increase in negative attitude of individuals, knowledge sharing decreases 0.15 percent.

scholarly journals Measuring the relationship between the balance of payments and the exchange rate - A case study of a group of Arab countries during the period 2000/2016-

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-66
Author(s):  
Abd Elouahid SERARMA ◽  
Newfel BAALOUL
Keyword(s):  
Exchange Rate ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Balance Of Payments ◽  
Rate System ◽  
Exchange Rate System ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
The Exchange Rate ◽  
The Relationship

The Objective of this study is to examine the effect of exchange rate system on the balance of payments, with a case study of a group of Arab countries. First we shed light on the most important theoretical and empirical studies of exchange rate systems and their macroeconomics effects in one hand. In the other hand we study a case of six oil exporting Arab countries. To achieve this purpose we adopted a panel data and run an econometric model to examine the relationships between the variables during the period 2000 to 2016. The study concluded that there is a significant positive correlation between the exchange rate as an independent variable and the balance of payments as a dependent variable, and there is no deference in the effects of the exchange system in the study of six Arab economies.

scholarly journals Connecting Inward and Outward Internationalisation of Malaysian SMEs: A Learning Approach

2018 ◽  
pp. 264-275
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Explicit Knowledge ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Supplier Relationships ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

When SMEs are part of global value chain, the flows of information in cross-border buyer-supplier relationships which emerge from inward-outward internationalisation connections should be addressed. This study therefore investigates the learning processes of internationalising small and medium enterprises that engage in inward and outward internationalisation. Hence, this study adopts a qualitative case study approach based on ten cases of the internationalising SMEs in Malaysia. Semi-structured interviews with the Managing Directors of the selected SMEs were conducted over a two-year period. Additionally, participant observations were conducted by attending the meetings related to import-export activities and documentations were gathered for data triangulation Findings of this study highlights that the relationship with key foreign suppliers empowered case firms to connect inward to outward internationalisation through collaborative knowledge sharing. The distribution of knowledge through tacit-tacit and tacit-explicit knowledge sharing underpinned by formal planning was a prerequisite for inward-outward internationalisation connections to be established.

The effect of Zhong-yong thinking to employee survival ability: taking Chinese employees as an example

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (11/12) ◽  
pp. 1319-1336
Author(s):  
Chunyu Zhang ◽  
Chunshuo Chen
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Sharing Behavior

PurposeZhong-yong thinking is a code of conduct of the Chinese people. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship among Zhong-yong thinking, social capital, knowledge sharing behavior, and employee survival ability.Design/methodology/approachZhong-yong thinking including multi-thinking, integration and harmony, taking a case study of private enterprise in Guangxi of China. Based on the literature, the establishment of the theoretical model and hierarchical regression analysis are explored.FindingsThe multi-thinking, integration and harmony of Zhong-yong thinking have a significant positive effect on social capital and employee survival ability. In addition, employee survival ability is positively affected by social capital. Moreover, knowledge sharing behavior has a positive moderating between the multi-thinking dimension of Zhong-yong thinking and social capital, and the remaining dimensions have no moderating effect. Knowledge sharing behavior has no moderating effect on the relationship between social capital and employee survival ability.Practical implicationsZhong-yong thinking and social capital are actively affecting employee survival ability. Therefore, companies need to work harder to improve their employees' Zhong-yong thinking and social capital.Originality/valueThe paper extends Zhong-yong thinking, social capital and employee survival ability literature to fill gaps in how China people require to both access employee survival ability. The policy value of the work is in suggesting ways to facilitate employee survival ability of China.

Income Inequality and Crime: An Empirical Analysis of the Italian Case

2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-122
Author(s):  
Caterina Astarita
Keyword(s):  
Income Inequality ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Dynamic Panel Data ◽  
Inequality Measures ◽  
Italian Case ◽  
Italian Regions ◽  
Empirical Perspective ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract This paper examines the relationship between income inequality and crime from an empirical perspective referring to Italy as a case study. Both static and dynamic panel data techniques are applied to a dataset drawn from 19 Italian regions for the period 1980-2004. As the key independent variable selected is the Gini index, further inequality measures are used for checking the robustness of the results. The econometric exercises suggest a negative link between inequality and crime. The finding, infrequently recognized in the relevant literature, can be supported by some broad explanations as well as by some peculiarities of the Italian case.

scholarly journals Analyze the Relationship between Public relations and Knowledge sharing and their Impact on achieving Excellence Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Mahabat Noori Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Main Tool ◽  
Basic Question ◽  
Intermediate Variable ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City

The research sought to test the relationship between the dimensions of public relations and represented (trust, commitment and satisfaction) as an independent variable and knowledge sharing as an intermediate variable through its dimensions (individual dimension, organizational dimension and technological dimension) and to know the impact of that relationship on achieving Excellence Performance as an approved variable, and within that framework Is it necessary to answer a basic question that is there a relationship and influence between public relations, knowledge sharing, and outstanding performance? For this purpose, private sector banks were chosen in the city of Erbil. The study sample included a group of managers of private sector banks in the city of Erbil, who numbered (92) managers.   The research adopted the descriptive analytical method. The questionnaire promised the main tool for collecting the required data, which was analyzed by adopting the statistical software (pct v.25 SPSS). The research reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which is the existence of a relationship and an effect of public relations in knowledge sharing, which has proven its direct impact on Excellence Performance. Keywords: public relations, - knowledge sharing, Excellence Performance.

scholarly journals The relationship between watching sport events and spectators’ engagement in physical activities

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 320-327
Author(s):  
M. Palik ◽  
K. Abdi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activities ◽  
Sports Management ◽  
Social Effect ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Sport Events ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Random Method

Background and Study Aim: The purpose of the present research was to investigate the relationship between watching sport events in stadiums and spectators’ physical activities. Materials and Methods: The population included spectators of basketball, volleyball, and handball in Tehran stadiums, which is estimated to be more than a hundred thousand people. The sample consisted of 384 spectators who were chosen using the Morgan Table in the simple random method, and they filled the questionnaire before the games started. The instrument was a researcher-developed questionnaire whose validity was confirmed by sports management and communication experts. The reliability was obtained to be 0.86 using Cronbach's alpha test. The collected data was analyzed using K-S test, chi-square test, Spearman correlation coefficient (using SPSS software), and confirmatory factor analysis (using LISREL 8.8 software). Results: The results indicated that there is a significant positive relationship between watching sport events in stadiums and spectators’ intention to do physical activities. Also, there was a significant positive relation between effective factors on spectator during watching sport events and doing physical activities. These factors are related to the stadiums, sport events and social interrelation. Conclusions : It seems that watching sport events and the encouraging factors in sporting environment and stadiums promotes physical activity and health. Since the present research focuses on an important social effect of sport events, it can be a start point for researchers to discover if encouraging people to watch sport events is a way to maintain social health.

scholarly journals Testing the Efficiency of Capital Structure and Assets Structure in Bank

2021 ◽  
pp. 105-112
Author(s):  
Ahmad Roziq ◽  
Ayang Marizca ◽  
Alwan Sri Kustono
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Capital Structure ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Profit Sharing ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of capital and asset structure on the risk of financing and profitability of Islamic banks in Indonesia. This type of research is explanatory research, namely research that explains the relationship of the influence of the independent variable on the influence of the dependent variable through a hypothesis test using path analysis. The data used in this study is secondary data on capital structure, asset structure, risk, and profitability in Islamic banks for the 2014-2018 period. The data collection method used in this research is the documentation method. The results of the study conclude that capital structure has a significant effect on risk but does not have a significant effect on profitability, asset structure has no significant effect on risk and profitability and risk has a significant effect on profitability. The results of analysis and discussion can be advised the management of Islamic banks to improve the performance of Islamic banks, so the management of Islamic banks must be able to establish an efficient capital structure, namely by using temporary syirkah funds that use an efficient profit-sharing system and loans with the wadiah system.

scholarly journals The Effect of Maqashid Sharia, Competitive Advantage, Entrepreneurial Networking and Sharia Compliance on KS212 Performance

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rossje V Suryaputri ◽  
Ahmad Farikhin
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Entrepreneurial Networking

This study aims to analyze Sharia Maqashid, Competitive Advantage, Entrepreneurial Networking,andshariacomplianceontheperformanceofKS212(KoperasiSyariah212). Case study on the 212mart. The hypothesis test is using multiple linear regression analysis with Maqashid Sharia, Competitive Advantage, Entrepreneurial Networking, and sharia compliance as independent variables, and cooperative performance as the dependent variable. The data used in this study are primary data with purposive sampling techniques collected through interviews and questionnaires in May 2018. The 112 respondents in this study consist, KS212 manager, 212 community administrators and managers of 212mart in Bekasi City, Bekasi Regency, and Bogor Regency. The results showed that all independent variables simultaneously had a positive and significant effect on the dependent variable, although partially maqashid sharia, entrepreneurial networking, and sharia compliance did not significantly influence cooperative performance.

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