scholarly journals The Moderating Effect of Religiosity on the Relationship between Trust and Diffusion of Electronic Commerce

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (13) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Basharat Ali ◽  
Nazim Baluch ◽  
Zulkifli Mohamed Udin
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Commerce ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Business World ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Product Manufacturing ◽  
Mind Set ◽  
Conceptual Study ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Diffusion

<p>Electronic commerce, an enormous revolution in today’s business world, has genuinely influenced the financial systems, marketplaces, product manufacturing, service and job industries, logistics and consumers’ mind-set. Consumers, posturing different individual characteristics, act differently in showing their trust in e-commerce business mainly due to the nature of the business. As an important predecessor of customers’ readiness to make use of e-commerce, it is essential to maintain consumers’ level of trust. Importantly, religiosity is one of the leading factors in building Muslim consumers’ opinion, both intra-personally and interpersonally, towards new ideas or latest technologies. This is a conceptual study to explore the moderating effect of religiosity on the relationship between trust and diffusion of e-commerce; in particular in Islamic perspective.  Exploring the enlightened moderate version of Islamic teachings toward new ideas and innovations including e-commerce, the study aims to highlight applicability of Islamic traits.</p>

scholarly journals The Moderating Effect of Religiosity on the Relationship between Technology Readiness and Diffusion of E-Commerce

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Basharat Ali ◽  
Nazim Baluch ◽  
Zulkifli Mohamed Udin
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Commerce ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Technology Readiness ◽  
Product Price ◽  
Economic Survival ◽  
Mind Set ◽  
Muslim Communities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Survival Of The Fittest ◽  
And Diffusion

<p>Developing states, following the theory of “the survival of the fittest”, are severely in need of building up their electronic commerce for their economic survival on the globe. Beside other challenges, developing states are lagging behind in terms of technology readiness (TR). Another leading factor, particularly within the practicing Muslim communities, could be the impact of religiosity that has been unanimously found playing an immense role in buyers’ buying attitude, judgment of product price and quality. Having an immense influence, it affects both intra-personally and interpersonally. Furthermore, religiosity shapes consumers’ mind-set, learning and life style and is also considered as one of the significant factors with regards to hi-tech innovations adoption. This paper puts light on the relevant and valuable perspectives: technology readiness, religiosity and diffusion of electronic commerce, in the perspective of Muslim majority developing countries. While contributing to the field of knowledge, the study highlights the importance of technology readiness and trust in the diffusion process of electronic commerce. Looking into the moderating effect of religiosity in this regard, it underlines the unique features (completeness, universality, ever-greenness and applicability) of Islam including the moderate approach of Islam, toward technologies including e-commerce, thus boosting up electronic commerce trade. While, possessing the practical, educational and theological implications, the study will be helpful to all the stakeholders including; prospective consumers, governmental concerned authorities and e-commerce global community.</p><p class="Default"> </p>

The Moderating Effect of Optimism on the Relationship between Military Life Stress and Adjustment of Soldiers

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 1051-1065 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaehwan Kwon ◽  
Huihyun Park ◽  
Lee, Ju Hee ◽  
오명자
Keyword(s):  
Life Stress ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Military Life ◽  
The Relationship
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