Amazon Versus Walmart: Clash Or Strategic Complementarity,
2025
Singapore Management University
Amazon Versus Walmart: Clash Or Strategic Complementarity, Nirmalya Kumar
Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business
Nirmalya Kumar explains why Amazon and Walmart will continue to coexist, with Amazon dominating online retail and Walmart shifting to an omnichannel strategy.
Examining Consumer Adoption Of Social Commerce: An Extended Meta-Utaut Model,
2025
Edith Cowan University
Examining Consumer Adoption Of Social Commerce: An Extended Meta-Utaut Model, Prianka Sarker, Laurie Hughes, Tegwen Malik, Yogesh K. Dwivedi
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Social commerce has evolved into a mainstream channel for marketers and businesses for selling products online. However, consumers in many developing economies have yet to fully adopt social commerce technology. This research, therefore, aims to develop and empirically validate a conceptual model for understanding the factors influencing consumer adoption of social commerce in Bangladesh using an adapted and extended version of the Meta-UTAUT model. Analysis was undertaken to determine the appropriateness of external constructs such as trust, social support, anxiety, grievance redressal, innovativeness, and continuous participation intention. This research collected data from 402 social commerce users from Bangladesh to test …
The Influence Of Service Marketing Mix On Customer Loyalty Towards Travel Agents Post Covid-19 Pandemic,
2025
Faculty of Management, Multimedia University, Selangor, Malaysia
The Influence Of Service Marketing Mix On Customer Loyalty Towards Travel Agents Post Covid-19 Pandemic, Omar Abdulaziz Sultan Abdullah, Junainah Binti Mohd Mahdee, Nurazlin Binti Mohd Fauzi
International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting
This study examines the impact of the service marketing mix on customer loyalty towards travel agents in Oman after the COVID-19 pandemic. The study seeks to comprehend the influence of the service marketing mix (7Ps: Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Process, and Physical Evidence) on customer loyalty to travel agents in Oman in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era in a swiftly changing market. The study uses a quantitative research methodology, sending a self-administered survey questionnaire to travel agencies in Oman. The data are examined using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to evaluate the presented hypotheses. The results are anticipated …
Antecedents Of Organisational Ethical Culture Towards Social Sustainability For Companies In Malaysia,
2025
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, Malaysia
Antecedents Of Organisational Ethical Culture Towards Social Sustainability For Companies In Malaysia, Pei Xuan Tan, Kok Wai Chew
International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting
The topic of sustainability development has remained crucial where Malaysian government is trying its best to strengthen sustainability commitment to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The lack of emphasis on sustainability awareness from leaders hinders the effort of sustainability commitment to be ingrained in organisational culture. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the role of ethical leadership and organisational ethic culture play in promoting social sustainability, with the support of the social exchange theory adopted as the theoretical framework. The target population of this research encompasses employees working in Malaysia companies. A total of 202 data respondents were analysed …
The Practices Of Work-Life Balance, Job Satisfaction, And Job Performance Among Female Employees In Banking Industry: A Conceptual Study,
2025
Faculty of Business and Finance, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
The Practices Of Work-Life Balance, Job Satisfaction, And Job Performance Among Female Employees In Banking Industry: A Conceptual Study, Yu Xian Tan, Ai Na Seow, Chi Hau Tan, Siew Yong Lam
International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting
Malaysia has seen a significant increase in female employees in recent years. However, women often struggle to balance their professional responsibilities with family commitments. This paper examines the work-life balance practices among female employees, focusing on how these practices impact job satisfaction and performance. Drawing on existing literature, the conceptual framework considers factors such as flexible work arrangements and employee wellness programs as work-life balance practices with the mediating role of job satisfaction between work-life balance practices and job performance. The target respondents will be female banking industry employees in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Malaysia. Survey-based questionnaires and judgemental sampling …
Ai-Assisted Cultural And Creative Product Design Framework And Case Study,
2025
Faculty of Management, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Ai-Assisted Cultural And Creative Product Design Framework And Case Study, Daocai Han, Siow Kian Tan, Booi Chen Tan
International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting
This paper presents an AI-assisted design framework for the development of cultural and creative products, using the Ya Chou Yue, a renowned artifact from the Shandong Museum, as a prototype for designing a cultural creative doll. The framework is structured around key steps: clarifying design objectives, creating a design plan, generating AI images, and revising the design plan. The final design outcome illustrates the practical application of AI in cultural product development. This study highlights both the advantages and limitations of AI technology in the design process, offering new approaches and methodologies for the cultural and creative industries. Furthermore, it …
A Conceptual Framework For University Teachers' Job Performance In Henan, China: Integrating A Competency Model And The Mediating Role Of Perceived Organizational Support,
2025
Graduate School of Business, SEGI University, Selangor, Malaysia; Faculty of Finance and Economics, Zhengzhou University of Economics and Business, Zhengzhou, China
A Conceptual Framework For University Teachers' Job Performance In Henan, China: Integrating A Competency Model And The Mediating Role Of Perceived Organizational Support, Xu Wen, Kyra Ley Sy Law, Leong-Mow Gooi
International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting
This conceptual paper explores the theoretical framework surrounding the relationship between teacher competency and job performance in universities in Henan Province, China. Drawing on Spencer's competency model, the paper conceptualises teacher competency as comprising five key dimensions: skills, knowledge, self-concept, traits, and motives. It also introduces perceived organisational support as a mediating variable, offering a novel perspective on how it influences the link between competency and job performance. Theoretical discussions are advanced through a multidimensional approach, expanding the scope of competency and organisational support theories within the higher education context. This study proposes to employ a quantitative research design to …
The Challenges Of Autonomous Vehicles In Malaysia: From The Perspective Of Motorcycle Traffic Crashes,
2025
Faculty of Management, Multimedia University, Selangor, Malaysia; Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research, Malaysia
The Challenges Of Autonomous Vehicles In Malaysia: From The Perspective Of Motorcycle Traffic Crashes, Jen Sim Ho, Wai Hoong Alvin Poi
International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting
The Level 3 autonomous vehicle (AV) is now a reality on the public roads. While the emergence of AV is to eliminate the traffic crashes due to human error by 90%, the unexpected or errant drivings on the roads would, however lead to traffic crashes as the operation of AVs are depending on the artificial intelligence, which involve constantly teaching the computer to learn. In Malaysia, motorcycle fatalities accounted for about 60% of the total traffic fatalities, of which the majority of the fatalities were due to human errors. - The presence of motorcyclists in the traffic stream then becomes …
Exploring The Experiences And Challenges Of Online Learning At A Private University In Malaysia,
2025
Faculty of Business and Law, Taylor' University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
Exploring The Experiences And Challenges Of Online Learning At A Private University In Malaysia, Harpaljit Kaur, Kyra Ley Sy Law
International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting
This study explores online learning experiences, focusing on their advantages and disadvantages through a qualitative analysis of responses from 30 students at a private institution in Malaysia. The data was collected to gain insight into students' positive impacts and challenges during online learning. The study identified key positive impacts of online learning, including flexibility and accessibility, which allowed students to attend classes from any location and manage their schedules effectively. Students appreciated the opportunity to review recorded lectures and access various online resources. However, the research also highlighted significant negative impacts, such as feelings of isolation, technical issues like unstable …
The Determinant Of Islamic Bank Profitability And Stability In Malaysia,
2025
Risk and Analytics Research Group, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
The Determinant Of Islamic Bank Profitability And Stability In Malaysia, Asmah Mohd Jaapar, Nur Ain Abdul Hamid, Nurhatiah Ahmad Chukari
International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting
This study examines the determinants of profitability and stability of 14 Islamic banks in Malaysia using secondary data from 2018 until 2022. Hausman and Breush-Pagan's tests indicate that the fixed effect panel model is the best model to predict the relationships. The final fixed effect model for the profitability of Islamic banks shows that capital adequacy ratio (CAR), Z-score, and gross domestic product (GDP) have significant relationships with return on assets (ROA). CAR has a negative effect, while Z-score and GDP positively affect ROA. On the other hand, the final fixed effect model for the stability of Islamic banks shows …
Factors Affecting Vietnamese Young People’S Impulsive Purchasing Intention On Live-Streaming Commerce,
2025
International School, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Factors Affecting Vietnamese Young People’S Impulsive Purchasing Intention On Live-Streaming Commerce, Thien My Ngo, Thi Mai Le
International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting
This paper examines the factors affecting Vietnamese young people’s impulsive purchasing intention in the live-streaming commerce environment. Adopting the S-O-R research model with influencing factors is the Streamer’s Attractiveness (AT), Streamer’s Trustworthiness (TR), Streamer’s Expertise (EP), Perceived Price (PP), Product Usefulness (PU), and Facility Condition (FC). The mediating variables, or the O elements, are Perceived Enjoyment (PCE) and Perceived Usefulness (PCU). Lastly, the response that buyers deliver is Impulsive Purchasing Intention (IPI). The research focused on young Vietnamese people, particularly Millennials and Generation Z, born from 1980 to 2006 (18 to 44 years old). The quantitative research used a snowball …
Effects Of Political Connections On Earnings Management Practices In Nigeria: Does The Board Of Directors’ Efficacy Matter?,
2025
Department of Accounting, Bauchi State University, Gadau-Nigeria
Effects Of Political Connections On Earnings Management Practices In Nigeria: Does The Board Of Directors’ Efficacy Matter?, Auwalu Musa
International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of political connections and earnings management and to explore the role of the board of directors’ efficacy on the relationship between political connections and earnings management practices. A panel data set of 365 observations from 73 firms (2018 to 2022) listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) was used, and the Driscoll and Kraay standard error fixed effect was employed in testing the hypotheses. The findings indicated that politically connected boards are positively associated with accrual earnings management and negatively associated with real earnings management practices. The study also finds …
Unveiling The Pathways: Exploring Influential Factors Shaping The Intentions To Engage With Chatgpt,
2025
Faculty of Management, Multimedia University, Selangor, Malaysia
Unveiling The Pathways: Exploring Influential Factors Shaping The Intentions To Engage With Chatgpt, Nurul Izzah, Anusuyah Subbarao
International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting
Artificial intelligence (AI), notably embodied in ChatGPT, has transformed various sectors, including education and content creation. Initially conceptualized in the 1950s, AI’s integration into education has facilitated personalized learning and dynamic evaluations. ChatGPT, an AI language model, exhibits advancements in natural language processing, aiding users in generating custom content. ChatGPT has rapidly gained popularity, reaching over 100 million monthly users. Its educational potential lies in providing tailored learning experiences and streamlining administrative tasks. However, there is a lack of research in the literature on factors influencing the use of ChatGPT among university students in Malaysia for educational purposes. Therefore, the …
Decade-Long Analysis Of Sustainable Development Goals Compliance And Financial Performance Tiers In All Banking Companies Listed On Bursa Malaysia,
2025
School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
Decade-Long Analysis Of Sustainable Development Goals Compliance And Financial Performance Tiers In All Banking Companies Listed On Bursa Malaysia, Kien Seng Lok, Khai Wah Khaw, Xinying Chew, Wei Chien Ng
International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting
This study examines the relationship between Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) compliance and financial performance in Malaysian banks from 2013 to 2022. Using advanced machine learning techniques, including Support Vector Machines, Decision Trees, K-nearest Neighbours, Extra Trees, Gradient Boosting, and Random Forests, banks were classified into financial performance tiers. Gradient Boosting was the most effective, achieving 80% accuracy in categorising medium and low-performance tiers. Significant correlations were found between SDGs 10 and 15, as well as financial metrics like market capitalisation and asset turnover. These findings highlight the benefits of integrating specific SDGs into banking strategies and the need for supportive …
Marketing Strategies To Engage Multicultural Consumers,
2025
Walden University
Marketing Strategies To Engage Multicultural Consumers, Nazanin Weck
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The lack of marketing strategies that engages multicultural consumers is a concern for marketing managers because it can adversely impact their business profitability and sustained market competitiveness. Grounded in identity management theory (IMT), this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was conducted to explore the marketing strategies that successful marketing managers use to engage multicultural consumers. The participants were six marketing managers from distinct companies in the southeastern United States who specialize in acquiring and engaging multicultural customers. Data were collected through semistructured interviews, analysis of public company documents, and a systematic review of secondary sources, including social media content and corporate websites. …
Sweet Lies: Influence Of Food Marketing On Childrens’ Health And The Need For Reform,
2025
University of Mississippi
Sweet Lies: Influence Of Food Marketing On Childrens’ Health And The Need For Reform, Mollie M. Warrington
Honors Theses
Markedly, there is heavy marketing of unhealthy food to children. This has become a significant public health concern because of escalating rates of child obesity, which have long-term consequences for physical health and severe mental health repercussions, such as body image concerns and low self-esteem. This thesis explores how food marketing strategies, historically rooted in television ads and evolving through digital platforms, are linked to children's dietary choices and broader public health implications. It analyzes various manipulative tactics, such as digital advertising, influencer endorsement, and gamification, showing how companies take advantage of the cognitive vulnerabilities of children to propagate unhealthy …
An Essay Of Images From Playlab Inc.,
2025
Playlab Inc.
An Essay Of Images From Playlab Inc., Playlab Inc., Archie Lee Coates Iv
Digital Laboratory: Publisher of Internet Journal
A series of images depicting the illustrious Playlab Inc. as a collection of projects in different mediums. The LA-based design studio has contributed to fashion, art, and urban culture through collaborations with major institutions and emerging artists. The photo essay highlights Playlab Inc.’s diverse projects and installations, embodying its core philosophy: no focus. This principle guides the studio to the cutting-edge of contemporary culture, where innovation meets execution. The creative powerhouse has demonstrated a capacity to engage with contemporary cultural movements through its projects. For instance, in the OTW Vans project, the firm acquired images from notable skate photographers Atiba …
The Relationship Between Anthropometric Sizing, Fit Issues, And Return Rates In Plus-Size Women's Apparel,
2025
Walden University
The Relationship Between Anthropometric Sizing, Fit Issues, And Return Rates In Plus-Size Women's Apparel, Cassondra Smith
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Retail business owners remain concerned with apparel sizing and return sales, as sizing is a frequent predictor of apparel returns and decreased revenue. Grounded in new product development theory (NPD), the purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between anthropometric apparel sizing standards, sizing and fit issues, and return sales. The participants were 89 women’s bridal apparel owners and leaders within the retail business sector who completed a 5-point Likert-type survey. The results of the multiple linear regression were significant, 3, 85) = 32.301, p < .001, R2 = .533. In the final model, there were two predictors which were significant, sizing and fit (t = 9.718, p = <.001, ß = .735) and sizing standards (t = 2.478, p = .01, ß = .205). A key recommendation is for retail business leaders to acknowledge the growth in the U.S. female apparel consumer. Further, the alignment of sizing standards and product offerings provides functional apparel and mitigates return sales due to sizing. The implications for positive social change include the potential for the apparel industry to acknowledge the growing complexity of women’s sizing, which is influenced by diverse cultural backgrounds and body types. This shift could promote greater inclusivity, enhance consumer confidence, reduce return rates, and foster broader acceptance of diverse female body types within the industry.
Improving Student Enrollment Through The Use Of Relationship Marketing In Higher Education At A Private Not-For-Profit Institution In The Midwest,
2025
Liberty University
Improving Student Enrollment Through The Use Of Relationship Marketing In Higher Education At A Private Not-For-Profit Institution In The Midwest, Jordan Samuel Mays
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The research study reflected the impact of relationship marketing on prospective students in a higher education institution. Student matriculation and retention are critical for institutions to remain viable in the increasingly competitive higher education sector. Various initiatives emerged to enhance student engagement and increase student enrollment; however, the study does not include a particular aspect of marketing to strengthen connections with prospective students. The research was a qualitative case study on the impact of relationship marketing efforts on current students of a single institution of higher education. The institution’s staff triangulated the results with findings from new student surveys to …
Examining Factors Affecting Consumers’ Daily Fantasy Sports And Sports Betting Participation: Comparing Motivation And Perception Of Skill Versus Luck,
2025
University of Northern Colorado
Examining Factors Affecting Consumers’ Daily Fantasy Sports And Sports Betting Participation: Comparing Motivation And Perception Of Skill Versus Luck, Koo Yul Kim, Colin Lopez
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
With the Supreme Court lifting the federal ban on sports betting, dominant Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operators including DraftKings and FanDuel have entered the sports gambling market and operate in legalized states in the United States. These providers of both DFS and sports betting are making efforts to better understand the characteristics of both DFS and sports betting consumers and develop effective marketing strategies to target each consumer segment. This research investigates the differences in motivation to participate and perception of skill vs. luck between DFS and sports betting participants. 934 adults (sports betting = 434, DFS = 500) were …
