Pub Date : 2023-12-15DOI: 10.26668/businessreview/2023.v8i12.4035
Faten Saleh Alghamdi, Roshazlizawati Mohd Nor
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of financial loss, identity theft, and privacy protection policies on the willingness of tourists in Saudi Arabia to engage in e-commerce. Theoretical framework: This study examines Saudi Arabian visitors' use of e-commerce, highlighting the consequences of financial loss, identity theft, and privacy laws. The study employs Smart PLS and structured questionnaires, underpinned by a theoretical framework of trust and security, to uncover heightened fears over online identity theft. Policies protecting privacy become essential, boosting customer confidence and promoting e-commerce. The study adds to the scant amount of information in this field by emphasising the role that regulations play in maintaining transaction security and promoting user confidence. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study used a quantitative research methodology to examine the relationship between financial loss, identity theft, privacy protection policies, and the willingness to engage in e-commerce in Saudi Arabia. Structured questionnaires were used to gather data, and Smart PLS was used to analyse the results using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Findings: The study reveals that Saudi Arabian tourists express more concern about online identity theft than financial loss. Privacy protection policies play a pivotal role in enhancing their trust and participation in e-commerce, underscoring the importance of regulatory measures for ensuring user confidence and online transaction security. Research, Practical & Social implications: This study highlights the unique worries that Saudi Arabian internet customers have, prioritising identity theft over money loss. Policies protecting privacy become an important middleman that is essential to fostering trust and promoting e-commerce. The findings encourage more investigation into the fundamental elements influencing user choices in study. Practically speaking, companies may improve tactics by giving strong privacy safeguards top priority. In order to promote a safe and reliable e-commerce environment that benefits customers and the expansion of Saudi Arabia's online market, it is socially vital to advocate for explicit privacy legislation. Originality/value: This study is a pioneering attempt to investigate Saudi Arabian tourists' e-commerce behaviour. It adds to the scarce body of knowledge in this area by illuminating the importance of privacy protection policies in fostering consumer trust.
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Pub Date : 2023-12-15DOI: 10.26668/businessreview/2023.v8i12.3780
Christopher Aja Onu, J. Nwaulune, Emmanuel Agu, A. Bamidele, O. Adetunji, I. A. Nwankwere, David Ayeni, Rufai Ismail
Purpose: Celebrity endorsement is a marketing strategy firms have embraced to survive and fortify their market competitiveness. This study examined how celebrity expertise and congruence affect consumer purchase intentions in Nigerian telecommunications companies. Theoretical framework: The theory of planned behaviour describes all behaviour of individuals who possess the power to exercise self-restraint. The predictors of purchase intentions as submitted by this theory comprised attitudes; behavioural intention; subjective norms; and perceived behavioural control. Method: It adopted a survey research design. A proportionate stratified random sampling technique was employed in the research while a questionnaire was used to gather participant data. The instrument was validated while the reliability tests ranged between 0.654 and 0.795. A Partial Least Square (PLS) modelling was adopted to analyse data collected from the respondents. Findings: The findings showed that celebrity expertise and celebrity congruence all have a significant positive effect on consumers’ intention to purchase in the Nigerian mobile telecommunication operators in Lagos State, Nigeria. Research Implication: The managerial implication is that it will enhance inter-enterprise collaborations among telecommunications companies by working together with their ideas and skills to accomplish a desired task that is innovative in nature for the benefit of the companies. Originality/Value: This study is the first of its kind to deal with celebrity expertise and celebrity congruence on consumers’ intention to purchase in the Nigerian mobile telecommunication operators in Lagos State, Nigeria.
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Pub Date : 2023-12-15DOI: 10.26668/businessreview/2023.v8i12.3717
Samer Muhammad Fakhr, Anissa Bouabid
Purpose: The research aims to identify statistical, econometric, and economic indicators to infer the problem of spurious regression. Theoretical framework: The research used a descriptive and econometric approach to identify the dimensions of this problem and the most likely causes of its emergence. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research estimated four equations, the first two are simple linear regressions (y, x1) and (y, x2), the third is a multiple linear regression equation (y, x1, x2), and the fourth is a double logarithmic regression equation for multiple linear regression. The results of the four equations were compared to assess the standard methods and explore spurious regression. Findings: The research concluded with several findings, one of which is that a high value of the coefficient of determination (R2) in the absence of significance of the parameters is an indication of the problem of multicollinearity, and hence the possibility of spurious regression. Research, Practical & Social implications: Spurious regression can lead to misleading conclusions about the relationships between economic variables, this can have negative consequences for economic policymaking and other decision-making processes. The research on spurious regression can help to improve the accuracy and reliability of economic analysis, which can benefit society as a whole. Originality/Value: The paper could provide recommendations for how to avoid spurious regression in econometric models of imports. This could include recommendations for data collection, data preparation, and model specification.
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Pub Date : 2023-12-13DOI: 10.26668/businessreview/2023.v8i12.4064
Karim Soliman, Aseel Bahareth
Purpose: This investigation addresses the influence of closed-loop supply chain integration (CLSCI) on consumer perception of sustainable brand value, examining its effect on purchasing decisions, brand loyalty, and image. Theoretical framework: The study operates within a framework that posits CLSCI as a potential enhancer of sustainable brand value, mediated by demographic variables and consumer consciousness of sustainability practices. Design/methodology/approach: A cross-sectional analysis was performed with 240 Saudi participants using Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) to assess the hypotheses derived from the theoretical framework. Findings: Results indicate a direct correlation between CLSCI and brand image, strengthened by consumer awareness. Moreover, age and awareness significantly mediate the relationship between CLSCI and perceived brand value and purchasing decisions. Research, Practical & Social implications: Findings underscore the necessity for Saudi photovoltaic (PV) firms to elevate CLSCI awareness and its linkage to brand image. The study also prompts further examination of age-related influences and sustainable waste management practices. Originality/value: his study contributes to the limited research on CLSCI's role within the Saudi PV sector, providing empirical evidence and a conceptual model for CLSCI implementation, offering insights for enhanced consumer engagement and sustainable brand development.
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Pub Date : 2023-12-11DOI: 10.26668/businessreview/2023.v8i12.2341
Kingsley Aderemi Adeyemo, I. Adeyanju, Gbenga Ekundayo, Alex Adegboye, Shahnawaz Ali
Purpose: The main objective of this paper is to determine empirically the impact of financial inclusion and Information Communication Technology (ICT) on tax performance in Sub-Saharan African countries; determine the extent to which the elements of financial inclusion have influenced tax performance of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa; and examine the role technology plays in impacting the performance of taxes in Sub-Saharan African countries. Theoretical Framework: The existing theories that serve as a roadmap for the development of this study are Theory of Digital Diffusion and Theory of Margins. Digital transformation has an important impact on the operations and systems of every economy, which often triggers a positive effect on taxes. Diffusion innovation theory was initiated by Rogers in 1962. The Theory of Margin on the other hand, is a theoretical school that gives validity to the impact of financial development on product output. It suggests that more access to financial services and products is vital for high output and economic advancement. Design/Methodology/Approach: The population considered in this study was 48 sub-Saharan African Countries from the period of 1999 to 2019. The methods used for the analysis consists of the descriptive and correlation analysis on the identified variables and a creation of financial inclusion index using the Principal Component Analysis to deal with multiclonality challenge amongst the financial inclusion proxies, it also adopted the two-staged least square estimation technique for the empirical analysis. Findings: The study reveals inter alia that the variables for financial inclusion and ICT proxies are overwhelmingly positive and significantly impact on the tax performance (i.e., total tax revenue and the non-resource tax revenue as percentages of GDP), in sub-Saharan Africa and that the financial inclusion index has positive effect on tax performance in sub-Saharan Africa. We also observed that there is a positive relationship between technology and tax performance in sub-Saharan Africa. Research Practical & Social implications: Policies should be formulated to engender enhancement of technology and more investment should be allocated to technology as it is discovered to drive financial inclusion and promotes tax revenue mobilization. In general, the findings indicate that policies are needed to engender an enhancement of technology and more investment should be channeled to technology as it affects financial inclusion and by logical extension, the promotion of tax revenue mobilization. Originality/value: The challenge of tax implementation can be directly ascribed to an ineffective tax system. A tax management that is of high in superiority, helps to make the tax mobilization process more transparent and efficient, and also reduce the level of shadow economy, which main feature is non- remittance or payment of tax. This study reveals that a tax administration system can only operate
目的：本文的主要目的是通过实证研究确定金融包容性和信息通信技术（ICT）对撒哈拉以南非洲国家税收绩效的影响；确定金融包容性要素对撒哈拉以南非洲国家税收绩效的影响程度；以及研究技术在影响撒哈拉以南非洲国家税收绩效方面发挥的作用。理论框架：作为本研究发展路线图的现有理论是数字扩散理论（Theory of Digital Diffusion）和边际理论（Theory of Margins）。数字化转型对每个经济体的运营和系统都有重要影响，往往会对税收产生积极影响。扩散创新理论由罗杰斯于 1962 年提出。另一方面，边际理论是一个理论流派，它赋予金融发展对产品产出的影响以合理性。该理论认为，获得更多的金融服务和产品对于高产出和经济发展至关重要。设计/方法/途径：本研究考虑的对象是 1999 年至 2019 年期间的 48 个撒哈拉以南非洲国家。分析方法包括对确定的变量进行描述性和相关性分析，并使用主成分分析法创建金融包容性指数，以应对金融包容性代用指标之间的多梯队性挑战，还采用了两阶段最小平方估计技术进行实证分析。研究结果：研究结果显示，金融包容性变量和信息通信技术替代变量对撒哈拉以南非洲的税收绩效（即税收总额和非资源税收入占国内生产总值的百分比）具有压倒性的积极和显著影响，金融包容性指数对撒哈拉以南非洲的税收绩效具有积极影响。我们还发现，在撒哈拉以南非洲，技术与税收绩效之间存在正相关关系。研究的实际意义和社会影响：应制定政策促进技术发展，并为技术分配更多投资，因为研究发现技术可推动金融包容性并促进税收动员。总体而言，研究结果表明，需要制定政策来促进技术发展，并为技术分配更多投资，因为技术会影响金融包容性，并顺理成章地促进税收动员。原创性/价值：税收执行方面的挑战可直接归因于税收制度的无效。 高水平的税收管理有助于提高税收动员过程的透明度和效率，也有助于降低影子经济的水平，影子经济的主要特征是不汇税或不缴税。这项研究表明，只有利用现代信息技术，税收管理系统才能有效运行。
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Pub Date : 2023-12-08DOI: 10.26668/businessreview/2023.v8i12.4133
Brenda Corrêa Da Silva, Daniel Nascimento-e-Silva
Purpose: E-commerce is a supply of needs typical of the information age. Based on contemporary technologies, it has represented an up-and-coming channel for multiplying the possibilities of supplying demands practically everywhere on the planet. So that it can be constantly improved, scientists and managers have been concerned with better understanding the behavior of online buyers. In this sense, this study aimed to identify the determining factors of e-commerce according to demographic aspects (purchase frequency, income, paid activity, age, and gender) of university students at an institution in the North of Brazil. Theoretical framework: The study was theoretically based on the factors and variables determining consumer purchasing behavior. Factors as analytical dimensions formed a theoretical architecture, each composed of their respective variables and analysis categories. Design/Methodology/Approach: The method used was a survey, whose population consisted of 51 students enrolled in the second semester of 2022, from which a sample of 47 respondents was extracted, given that the others dropped out of class. Data were collected with a questionnaire with closed questions, the validity of which was checked with a Cronbach's alpha test at 0.82, considered very compliant. The results were generated using the Mann-Whitney U test, given that the behavior of the variables was not regarded as normal by the Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilkens tests. The conclusion points to a kind of virtual democracy in which little differentiation can be seen in the factors determining purchases when taken from the point of view of the demographic variables studied. Findings: The results showed no differences in the determining factors of e-commerce regarding paid activity, frequency of purchases, and age. A difference in behavior was detected between men and women regarding price and between those with higher incomes and those with lower incomes regarding practicality. Research, Practical, and Social Implications: The practical implication of the study is that marketing strategies and new product launches offered in the virtual world can be mainly standardized because the demographic differences that impact the behavior of virtual consumers are statistically similar. From a theoretical point of view, the results indicate the need to study other demographic variables to confirm or refute these behavioral uniformities. Originality/Value: The contribution of this study to the science and practice of electronic commerce is the finding that consumers present similar behaviors when considering the demographic aspects of university students, who represent a large portion of virtual buyers.
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Pub Date : 2023-12-06DOI: 10.26668/businessreview/2023.v8i11.3756
Loubna Moumeni, Mohammed Saber
Purpose: The objective of this study is to know how we use can machine learning by applying different algorithms on the supply chain to produce in the cheapest site in the world considering different parameters. Theoretical framework: the study has highlighted the iterative queries of digital revolution in the supply chain. The literary view in this article has illustrated the significant role of machine learning and dark data in reducing the production costs, enhancing delivery performance. Design/Methodology/Approach: The company concerned by the case study is a multinational company specializing in flooring and sports surfaces. It operates in 33 production sites, with 520 sites in more than 100 countries. One of the important factors underlying this complexity is the customer base that expects the product at the same cost all over the world, which forces the system that is currently not centralized to produce at a high cost in some countries. Findings: In this article, we use machine learning by applying different algorithms to unstructured data stored in company servers, where the feedback loop is implemented. The expected result is produced in the cheapest site in the world considering delivery costs. Research, Practical & Social implications: We suggest a future research to use all the remaining dark data saved during ordering on the supply chain and to reduce more the costs in the world . Originality/Value: This article provides insights into how dark data analytics can be used to reduce supply chain costs and offers recommendations for organizations looking to leverage dark data in their supply chain operations.
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Pub Date : 2023-12-06DOI: 10.26668/businessreview/2023.v8i12.3582
Bambang Sugiyono Agus Purwono, D. Bernardus, Damelina Basauli, Grace Citra Dewi, Liliana Dewi
Purpose: The method used is "Project Based-Learning", meaning that training is carried out using theoretical methods and hands-on practice and using factor analysis. Theoretical framework: Women entrepreneurs are defined in general as women who have initiated a business, are actively involved in managing it, own at least 50 percent of the firm, and the business has been in operation one year or longer (Nixdorff, J. L., 2010); however, women entrepreneurs did not attract academic interest until the 1980s. Design/Methodology/Approach: The method used is "Project Based-Learning", meaning that training is carried out using theoretical methods and hands-on practice and using factor analysis. Training on making souvenirs that are "selling" or in high demand on the market and is being carried out by PKK women in the context of preparing new entrepreneurs. The trainers for making souvenirs are trainers who have experience in making souvenirs from trinkets and “clay.” The number of participants increased from ten (10) people to 30 PKK women. Findings: The research results are the participants were very enthusiastic to take part in this activity. This activity of making souvenirs has never been done, so it is a new thing and it is hoped that it can be marketed at an adequate price for souvenirs for domestic and foreign tourists and for events. The six variables include: entrepreneur, reliability, assurance, tangibles, empathy, and responsiveness reduced to three factors and known as Physical assets, Competent, and Empathy. Research, Practical & Social implications: We suggest a future research agenda and highlight the contributions made to the major and executive staff of Malang City. Originality/Value: The results indicate that the number of participants (trainers/PKK women) is increasing, and the neighboorhood coordinator supported this activity also trainers want to propose another topic about marketing management.
目的:使用的方法是“基于项目的学习”，即使用理论方法和实践实践并使用因子分析进行培训。理论框架:女性企业家一般被定义为创办企业，积极参与管理企业，拥有至少50%的公司股份，企业运营一年或更长时间的女性(Nixdorff, J. L.， 2010);然而，直到20世纪80年代，女性企业家才引起学术界的兴趣。设计/方法论/方法:使用的方法是“基于项目的学习”，这意味着培训是通过理论方法和实践实践以及因素分析来进行的。在培养新企业家的背景下，库尔德工人党妇女正在进行关于制作在市场上“出售”或需求量很大的纪念品的培训。制作纪念品的教练是有制作小饰品和“粘土”纪念品经验的教练。参加人数从10人增加到30名库尔德工人党妇女。调查结果:研究结果是参与者非常热情地参加了这次活动。这种制作纪念品的活动从来没有做过，所以这是一种新事物，希望能够以合适的价格销售给国内外游客和活动纪念品。这六个变量包括:企业家、可靠性、保证、有形资产、同理心和响应能力，它们被简化为三个因素，被称为物质资产、能力和同理心。研究、实践和社会影响:我们建议未来的研究议程，并强调对玛琅市主要和行政人员的贡献。创意/价值:结果表明，参与者(培训人员/库尔德工人党妇女)的人数正在增加，社区协调员支持这项活动，培训人员也想提出另一个关于营销管理的主题。
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Pub Date : 2023-12-05DOI: 10.26668/businessreview/2023.v8i12.3994
Gokul Santhanam, K. D. Balaji
Purpose: While remote working is a common practice in Information Technology organization, it was mostly confined to a small percentage of employees. The COVID-19 pandemic forced several companies to swiftly adapt to a near 100 percentage remote working model. The aim of this study was to understand the relationship between Stress and Remote Working in the Indian IT companies. Design/Methodology/Approach: With multiple waves of infection, several companies are yet to return back to office. It is by now clear that, remote working is going to be way of life. Most companies are looking at a hybrid work model even after the pandemic era. However, it is important to realise that implementation of remote working is a much broader subject. Employees have been complaining of stress and fatigue while working from home. NASSCOM data has shown an increase in attrition across IT organizations. We decided to adopt the survey approach for studying work stress while working from home and the impact on the intent to stay amongst employees working in IT organizations. We followed the snowball sampling method and a total of 181 employees participated from IT Companies across India. A model was created to explore the relationship between Autonomy, Emotional Demands, Work Pressure, Work Engagement, Recognition, Intent to Leave and Stress. A PLS-SEM model was created and the relationships were analyzed. Findings: A total of six hypotheses were tested and the result was conclusive. The result corroborated with the fact that working from home is stressful and identified the factors that influence the stress. While remote working continues to be a preferred option, the concerns raised by the employees were valid and hence stress induing. We also spoke to a group of HR Managers to understand and solution some of the problems that surfaced in our survey. Together, we arrived at recommendations that could help address these concerns. As remote working is going to be a part of future work strategy, it is important to bring about these changes to immediately reduce the increasing attrition in Indian IT organizations. Research, Practical & Social implications: Organizations should understand that remote working is the future way forward. With more clients being open to have employees working from home it is important for the organizations to ensure that they provide a stress free work environment to their remote workers. While there could be other external factors that could induce stress, it is the responsibility of the organization to focus on the controllable factos. Originality/Value: While working from home is not new to Indian Indian IT companies they have allowed only a small percentage of their workforce to operate remotely. Most employees are allowed to work from home on a need basis. However, permanent work from home is generally discouraged. Remote working by majority workforce was uncommon before the pandemic and hence this topic was rarely researched. T
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Pub Date : 2023-12-04DOI: 10.26668/businessreview/2023.v8i12.3993
W. Sulistiyowati, Mokh. Suef, M. Singgih
Purpose: This study aims to determine the factors influencing the successful implementation of quality improvement projects. Theoretical framework: This research will focus on finding critical success factors for quality improvement projects and prioritizing improvements to improve the performance and success of quality improvement project implementation. Design, Methodology and Approach: The research used Smart PLS-SEM and Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). Smart PLS-SEM was first used to determine critical success factors for Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs). Furthermore, IPA was used to determine the position of each factor based on its importance and achievements. Findings: The result showed all dimensions and indicators significantly affect the success of quality improvement projects. The dimension with the highest outer loading value is the quality performance measurement dimension. The next step is measured using the IPA method to determine the critical factors for project success. The results of the IPA analysis show that quality control and leadership are crucial factors in the success of quality improvement projects in the second quadrant. At the same time, the factor that prioritizes improvement is quality assurance (first quadrant). Research, Practical & Social implications: Research, Practical, and Social Implications: The research implies that quality control and leadership are critical success factors for quality improvement projects. Leadership plays an essential role in implementing quality improvement projects, and leadership commitment is an important key to the success of these projects. In addition, there is a requirement for support from leadership regarding resource allocation. This resource allocation includes labor, costs, information systems, machines, and tools. Another factor that is critical to the success of these projects is quality control. Implementation of quality control has a vital role during the quality improvement project process and after the project. With quality control, the product suits the specifications and standards and meets the targets and standards set. Products that track the results of the implementation of quality control can ensure that the product's quality is guaranteed and follows the target set. Originality/Value: This research combines two methods to determine the critical success factors in implementing quality improvement projects. Previous research, using SEM-PLS and IPA method measurements, was carried out separately, measuring the importance and performance levels. In this study, the outer loading results in the original sample measurement with SEM-PLS for importance value in the IPA method.
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