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Expectations’ Formation in Business Survey Data

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Białowolski P.

Prace i Materiały Instytutu Rozwoju Gospodarczego SGH

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2013

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vol. 93: Expectations and Forecasting

5-28

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In this paper we conduct a three step analysis of business tendency survey data in order to establish (1) common factors driving responses to groups of questions in the business tendency survey conducted among firms in the manufacturing industry in Poland, (2) factors responsible for respondents’ answers regarding assessments (present) and expectations (future), and (3) interrelations between current assessments and expectations. We start by performing a check of the factor structure with multi-group confirmatory factor analysis (MGCFA) models in order to establish common factors responsible for sets of answers in the area of assessments and expectations, respectively. Then, we proceed with structural equation modeling (SEM) framework in order to define period specific relations between the factors. With the final structural model we show that most answers in the area of current assessments and expectations of companies are in line with the stylised facts. We also demonstrate that the companies’ response pattern did not change during the financial crisis.

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Entrepreneurial Intention Determinants: An Empirical Model and a Case of Iranian Students in Malaysia

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Papzan A., Afsharzade N., Moradi K.

Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Innovation

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2013

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vol. 9

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issue 3

43-55

EN

This study investigated entrepreneurial intention among graduate students of USM**** Engineering Campus. Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB; Ajzen), we examined the empirical model of entrepreneurial intention determinants. Although research has been conducted in entrepreneurial intention, limited study has been done among Iranian graduate students who are studying abroad. This research aims to fill this gap using Entrepreneurial Intention Questionnaire (EIQ, version 3.1). Accordingly, a survey study was applied and Iranian graduate students of the USM Engineering Campus were studied using the census method. The authors propose an empirical model and tested its reliability and validity using structural equation modeling. Data was analyzed using Spss16 and Amos18 software. Results revealed that the level of knowledge about business sources of assistance for entrepreneurs in addition to components of the TPB, affected entrepreneurial intention. Empirical model ‘s goodness of fit indices indicated good model fit χ2=1.047, df=2, probability 0.592; NFI= 0.981; CFI= 1.000; RMSEA=0.000). It seems that current empirical model could be a guide for future research on this important topic.

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The impact of organizational resilience on the quality of public services: Application of structural equation modeling

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Butkus M., Schiuma G., Bartuševičienė I., Rakauskiene O. G., Volodzkiene L., Dargenyte-Kacileviciene L.

Equilibrium. Quarterly Journal of Economics and Economic Policy

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2023

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vol. 18

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issue 2

461-489

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Research background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, public sector entities encountered extraordinary difficulties in maintaining the delivery of public services. They were ill-equipped to operate in the unpredictable circumstances of the pandemic, causing a significant impact on the accessibility and quality of public services. This scenario also highlighted the importance of the resilience of the public sector, which entails an organization's capacity to function in a crisis setting and uncover opportunities that might not have been evident during normal circumstances. Purpose of the article: This study aims to assess development trends within public sector resilience and their impact on the quality of public services. As resilience is realized through a three-phase prism - i.e., Planning, Adaptation, and Enhanced Learning - we hypothesize that Adaptation is endogenously interrelated with Planning and positively affects Enhanced Learning, which in turn positively impacts Service Quality. Methods: Two successive surveys were carried out to examine the links between organizational resilience and Service Quality in the public sector. The first involved interviewing 401 senior managers of the organizations that provide public services in Lithuania to assess their level of organizational resilience. The second survey involved questioning individuals aged 18 and above who had used the services of the previously surveyed organizations. In total, 3,609 public service users were interviewed to gather data on Service Quality. Structural equation modeling was performed to analyze the data collected. Findings & value added: The results of structural equation modeling revealed that Enhanced Learning positively and significantly affects Service Quality. The findings of this study suggest that the bounce-back stage of organizational resilience, i.e., Adaptation, indirectly affects Service Quality through the bounce-forward stage, i.e., Enhanced Learning. Thus, Enhanced Learning acts both as an accelerator of Service Quality and as a moderator of the effect that other stages of organizational resilience have on Service Quality. The primary contribution of this article is its discovery that Service Quality develops from Enhanced Learning, implying that the optimal approach to service provision is based on both newly acquired knowledge and experience gained during challenging times. This enables organizations to transform their service delivery in response to the realities of changing circumstances, thereby creating opportunities to prepare for future challenges from the standpoint of a new equilibrium.

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The Influence of Organizational Absorptive Capacity on Product and Process Innovation

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Murovec N., Prodan I.

Organizacija

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2008

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vol. 41

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issue 2

43-49

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The innovativeness of an organization has an important impact on its profitability as well as on the competitiveness of a country's economy as a whole. Since the innovativeness of Slovenian organizations is low, it is important that managers and industrial policy makers know which factors influence an organizations' innovation. One of these factors is supposed to be the organizational absorptive capacity. Absorptive capacity is one of the most important concepts that have emerged in the field of organizational research in the past years. Absorptive capacity is defined as the set of organizational routines and processes through which an organization identifies and values new external information, and then acquires it, assimilates it and applies it to commercial ends. The results of this research confirm the strong and positive impact of Slovenian organizations' absorptive capacity on process innovation and the even bigger positive influence on the organizations' product innovation.

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Inclusiveness as a key determinant of work engagement: evidence from V4 countries

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Borisov I., Vinogradov S.

Equilibrium. Quarterly Journal of Economics and Economic Policy

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2022

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vol. 17

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issue 4

1015-1050

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Research background: There is currently a need for empirical research regarding the validity of specific work environment model elements supported by strong statistical evidence. The amount of research conducted in this field has been particularly limited in Central-Eastern Europe. The desire to fill in these gaps was at least in part responsible for the uniqueness of the research approach and its differences from previous similar studies. Purpose of the article: The purpose of this study was to examine factors affecting employee engagement and to examine their relationship with each other using Visegrad countries as an example. Methods: The initial data is taken from the fourth European Company Survey (2019) for management respondents. After data cleaning, the sample sizes for Czechia, Hungary Poland, and Slovakia are N(CZ)=904, N(HU)=682, N(PL)=511, and N(SK)=361, respectively. As a result of the exploratory factor analysis (EFA), the following five dimensions were identified for this research: (1) inclusiveness, (2) empowerment, (3) work autonomy, (4) organizational learning environment, and (5) work engagement. An analysis of structural equation modeling (SEM) was conducted to determine the links that exist among these dimensions of a constructive work environment. Findings & value added: The structural model indicates that inclusiveness and empowerment have a significant positive impact on work engagement in all the countries examined. Inclusiveness was the strongest predictor of work engagement, followed by empowerment. Both of the two other predictors in the model (workplace autonomy and organizational learning environment) generally had less or no effect on employee engagement. The present study extends recent literature on work engagement by empirically validating the influence of workplace environment-related factors, as well as providing useful organizational policy recommendations for managers.

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Entrepreneurial Orientation, Growth and Development of SMEs. Empirical Results from Poland and the Czech Republic

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Łobos K., Szewczyk M.

Barometr Regionalny. Analizy i prognozy

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2018

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issue 4(54)

37-43

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Based on individual-level data from a cross-sectional sample of small and medium enterprises located in Poland and the Czech Republic we performed an analysis of the impact of entrepreneurial orientation on SMEs’ growth and development. The hypotheses outlined in the study were tested by using structural equation modeling. The study results revealed that overall there was a strong measure of agreement among SMEs from Poland and the Czech Republic. SMEs in Poland and the Czech Republic have a similar approach to pro-activeness, innovativeness and risk-taking. However, Polish firms are less likely to act aggressively. The results of the structural equation modeling indicate entrepreneurial orientation affects SME growth and development. In general, when enterprises seek to innovate and to outpace competitors they are rewarded for their efforts.

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Przeprowadzono analizę wpływu orientacji przedsiębiorczej na wzrost i rozwój MŚP na podstawie danych jednostkowych pozyskanych z małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw zlokalizowanych w Polsce i Czechach. Zastosowano modelowanie równań strukturalnych. Wyniki badania dla MŚP z Polski i Republiki Czeskiej są zgodne. MŚP w Polsce i Czechach mają podobne podejście do proaktywności, innowacyjności i podejmowania ryzyka. Jednak polskie firmy rzadziej zachowują się agresywnie. Wyniki modelowania równań strukturalnych wskazują, że orientacja na przedsiębiorczość wpływa na wzrost i rozwój MŚP. Przedsiębiorstwa innowacyjne, dążące do wyprzedzenia konkurencji, są nagradzane za swoje wysiłki.

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Analiza formułowania ocen i prognoz przez gospodarstwa domowe z wykorzystaniem modelowania równań strukturalnych

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Bialowolski P.

Prace i Materiały Instytutu Rozwoju Gospodarczego SGH

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2011

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vol. 87: Zmiany aktywności gospodarczej w świetle wyników badań koniunktury

141-163

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W artykule podjęta została problematyka zależności między odpowiedziami respondentów w ramach kwestionariusza badania kondycji gospodarstw domowych w Polsce. Wyróżnione zostały cztery obszary, w których respondenci udzielają odpowiedzi: bieżąca sytuacja gospodarstwa domowego (BSGD), bieżąca sytuacja gospodarki (BSG), prognozowana sytuacja gospodarstwa domowego (PSGD) i prognozowana sytuacja gospodarki (PSG). Dla każdego z obszarów z wykorzystaniem konfirmacyjnej analizy czynnikowej dla wielu grup dokonano estymacji modelu pomiarowego. Pokazano, że dla trzech z czterech obszarów (z wyjątkiem BSGD) możliwe jest wyselekcjonowanie pytań, które w spójny sposób będą mierzyły analizowany obszar. Dla obszaru BSGD wybrano zaś jedno pytanie wskaźnikowe opisujące ten obszar. W następnym kroku przeprowadzono estymację modelu strukturalnego, tym samym weryfikując związki między zmiennymi ukrytymi (obszarami). Wykazano, że odpowiedzi gospodarstw domowych na pytania dotyczące przyszłej sytuacji ich gospodarstwa domowego są powiązane z odpowiedziami udzielanymi w każdym z pozostałych trzech obszarów. Pokazano silne przełożenie między odpowiedziami dotyczącymi oceny bieżącej sytuacji gospodarczej i dotyczącymi prognozy przyszłej sytuacji gospodarczej oraz odpowiedziami dotyczącymi oceny bieżącej sytuacji gospodarczej i tymi, które dotyczą oceny bieżącej sytuacji gospodarstwa domowego. W toku prowadzonej analizy udało się również stwierdzić, że na poziomie gospodarstwa domowego (respondenta) zmiana opinii w obszarze oceny bieżącej sytuacji gospodarczej przekłada się w każdym momencie analizy na taką samą zmianę opinii w pozostałych obszarach, co związane było z możliwością estymacji modelu strukturalnego z narzuconymi warunkami równości ładunków czynnikowych.

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In this paper, an issue of interdependence between the responses of respondents in the State of the Households survey in Poland was investigated. Four areas were proposed in which respondents provide answers to the questionnaire: current situation of the household (CHS), current situation of the economy (CES), forecasted situation of the household (FSH) and forecasted economic situation (FSE). For each of the areas with application of the multi-group confirmatory factor analysis a measurement model was estimated. It was shown that for three of the four areas (except CHS) it is possible to select a set of questions measuring consistently analyzed area. For CHS a single question indicator describing the area was proposed. In the following step a structural model was estimated. Thus it was possible to verify the relationships between latent variables (areas). It was shown that households responses to questions concerning FSH are interrelated with responses in each of the other three areas. Strong interdependence between individual respondents’ answers in the areas of (1) CES and FSE, but also (2) CES and CHS was identified. In the course of that study it was also possible to conclude that at the household level a change in opinion in the area of CES affects in all periods with the same magnitude opinions in the other areas. It was confirmed by estimating the structural model with the imposed conditions of equal factor loadings.

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Impact of green innovation on the sustainable performance of food industrial firms applying green industry initiatives under the Green Industry Project of the Ministry of Industry of Thailand

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Tatayanubutur M., Panjakajornsak V.

Business and Economic Horizons

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2017

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vol. Volume 13

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issue Issue 2

192-209

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This research examines the impact of green innovation on the sustainable performance of Thai food industry implementing green industry initiatives in compliance with the national Green Industry Project. The correlation analysis was conducted on green supply chain integration (GSCI) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) as key influencing variables, while the green innovation was a moderator. A total of 441 samples were received from the total population of 8,520 accredited Green Industry Mark enterprises (GIM) (2016). Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to test the empirical data derived from surveys, which were collected from entrepreneurs and chief executive officers involved in the Thai food industry. The model indicated the absolute fit indices, confirming the validity and reliability of the SEM analysis. The findings confirmed the positive relationship of the selected key factors and their effect on the sustainable performance.

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Comparing self-determination theory and the L2 motivational self system and their relationships to L2 proficiency

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Takahashi C., Im S.

Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching

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2020

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vol. 10

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issue 4

673-696

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This study empirically compares two often-utilized motivation theories in L2 studies: self-determination theory and the L2 motivational self system. It also examines the relationships among their motivational constructs, learners’ intended L2 learning effort, and L2 proficiency. While a number of studies have utilized these models in order to examine second language learners’ motivation, there has not been a thorough comparison of the two. Furthermore, while many studies have demonstrated the structural relationships between the motivational constructs of the two theories and the learner’s self-reported amount of effort, fewer studies have examined their L2 achievement. The results of this study indicated that the constituents in the two theories are correlated as predicted. Furthermore, while internalized types of motivation in self-determination theory predicted intended learning effort, which then led to L2 proficiency, the strength of the ideal L2 self was much weaker than the L2 learning experience, unlike what is argued in the theory.

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The impact of firm-based organizational citizenship behavior on continuance and normative commitment among pharmaceutical executives: An SEM approach

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Oamen T. E.

Journal of Economics and Management

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2023

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vol. 45

47-67

EN

Aim/purpose – The study was based on social exchange theory and addressed the effects of firm-based organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) on normative and continuance organizational commitment (OC). Multigroup behavioral differences among pharmaceutical executives were also evaluated. Design/methodology/approach – This study employed an empirical, explanatory cross-sectional study with online questionnaires administered to four hundred and one randomly selected pharmaceutical executives in Nigeria. The covariance-based structural equation modeling technique was used for testing hypotheses. Firm-based OCB domains –conscientiousness, sportsmanship, and civic virtue were regressed on OC domains of continuance, and normative. The hypothesized effects of firm-based OCB on the domains of OC were examined using Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS). Findings – The structural model had acceptable fit measures. Conscientiousness and sportsmanship behaviors were negatively related to normative OC while civic virtue had a positive significant relationship with normative OC. Multigroup comparisons based on gender, profession, and type of organization revealed significant effects on the relations between civic virtue and normative OC. Employees highly vested with enhancing and representing their company’s image, tend to be more obligated to continue and remain with the organization. The more self-directed, and less-complaining employees are, the lower the tendency to remain with the organization. The nuances of group differences among employees had an impact on examined relationships. Research implications/limitations – Human resource managers should adequately stimulate and motivate employees to be ambassadors of the organization. This is achievable by instilling a sense of ownership and loyalty in employees. Further implications are discussed. Originality/value/contribution – The study disentangled the relations between OCB and OC in the context of pharmaceutical executives in a developing country. The study highlighted the essence of group-specific differences in behavioral evaluation among pharmaceutical executives.

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The relationship between chronic fatigue syndrome, burnout, job satisfaction, social support and age among academics at a tertiary institution

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Coetzee N., Maree D. J., Smit B. N.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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2019

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vol. 32

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issue 1

75-85

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Objectives Over the last 20 years, tertiary institutions have been subjected to several changes. This has resulted in increased workloads for academics. Some academics have started to experience symptoms that are related to chronic fatigue syndrome and burnout. Researchers, however, cannot agree whether the 2 syndromes are two sides of the same coin or actually 2 separate constructs. This study that was conducted at a tertiary institution in South Africa therefore aimed to determine if these constructs accounted for the evidence of the same syndrome within an academic setting or if they were 2 separate, distinguishable constructs. However, since job satisfaction and social support play a role in the poor physical and psychological health experienced by individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome or burnout, it was decided to also include these 2 constructs into the investigation. Age was also incorporated because it had dissimilar relationships with burnout and chronic fatigue syndrome. Material and Methods The participants completed the following questionnaires via an online survey: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptom Inventory, the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, the Overall Job Satisfaction Scale and the Social Support Scale. The data was used for constructing a structural equation model. Results Job satisfaction was found to be a strong predictor of burnout. The number of symptoms indicative of chronic fatigue syndrome reported by the participants proved to be a relatively strong significant predictor of burnout. Age did not yield any significant relationship with any of the constructs. Conclusions The results indicated that chronic fatigue and burnout should be perceived as 2 distinguishable constructs in the academic context. It should be noted, however, that some overlap exists between them. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2019;32(1):75–85

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Conflict and Facilitation Between Work and Family Roles and Goal Realization in Entrepreneurs

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Łagowska K., Łaguna M., Purc E.

Roczniki Psychologiczne

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2024

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vol. 27

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issue 1

49-66

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Entrepreneurs running their businesses usually pursue goals associated with work and family functioning. The efficiency of goal realization in these two areas of activity varies and may depend on balance between the two domains. The study aimed to answer the question of how interplays between the work and family domains (work-to-family conflict, family-to-work conflict, work-to-family facilitation, and family-to-work facilitation) were related to the realization of work and family goals in entrepreneurs. It also tested if sex was a moderator of these relationships. A total of 246 entrepreneurs participated in the study; they were married or in stable non-marital relationships. Structural equation modeling showed that family-to-work conflict is negatively related to work goal realization and family goal realization, and work-to-family facilitation is positively related to family goal realization. Sex does not moderate the relationships analyzed. The study provides insight into the relationships of conflict and facilitation to goal realization in people running their businesses.

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Analiza związku wizerunku marki samochodu osobowego z lojalnością klientów z wykorzystaniem modelowania równań strukturalnych

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Lotko A., Luft R.

Marketing i Rynek

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2019

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issue 6

24-33

EN

The aim of the paper was to propose a model of relationship between car brand image on customer loyalty. A questionnaire-based research was carried out. As a method of elaborating the results structural equations modeling was chosen. Brand image turned out to be a two-dimensional construct. Then a path model was built, according to which brand perception in a dimension “family trust” strongly influences customer loyalty, while the impact of a dimension “innovative dynamics” is statistically insignificant. A practical implication of the study is claiming the role and dimensionality of brand image in shaping consumer loyalty on passenger cars market.

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Celem artykułu było opracowanie modelu związku wizerunku marki samochodu osobowego z lojalnością klientów. Przeprowadzono badanie ankietowe. Jako metodę opracowania wyników wykorzystano modelowanie równań strukturalnych. Wizerunek marki okazał się konstruktem dwuwymiarowym. Dalej skonstruowano model ścieżkowy, zgodnie z którym postrzeganie marki w wymiarze „rodzinnego zaufania” silnie wpływa na lojalność klientów, podczas gdy wpływ wymiaru „innowacyjna dynamika” jest statystycznie nieistotny. Implikacją praktyczną artykułu jest wykazanie roli i wymiarowości wizerunku marki w kształtowaniu lojalności klientów na rynku samochodów osobowych.

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The role of self-convergence effect in purchasing process vs brand familiarity on example of energy drink category in Polish consumers conditions

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Hryniewicz K., Badzmirowski D., Borchet J.

Marketing i Rynek

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2019

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issue 6

15-23

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Nakłady finansowe na marketing firm sprzedających napoje energetyczne (np. Redbull, Tiger, Black) z roku na rok rosną. Kluczowe dla producentów i specjalistów od marketingu jest określenie silnych determinant sprzedaży swoich produktów. Celem artykułu było zweryfikowanie relacji efektu zbieżności obrazu produktu z obrazem własnego „Ja” z intencją zakupu i wartościowaniem, w której postawy odgrywały rolę pośredniczącą. W badaniu wykorzystano reklamę nieznanego i popularnego napoju energetycznego oraz oceniono efekt zbieżności produktu z „Ja”, trzy rodzaje postaw wobec niego, intencję zakupu oraz postrzegane wartościowanie wyrażone w pieniądzach. Analiza modelu strukturalnego SEM-PLS wykazała, że efekt zbieżności z „Ja” wpływał istotnie na poziom postaw, a te z kolei determinowały intencję zakupu i postrzeganą wartość. Wykazano, że przy znanym produkcie postawa emocjonalna zwiększała jego postrzeganą wartość, a przy nieznanym ją zmniejszała. Natomiast postawa poznawcza i behawiorala silniej zwiększała wartość przy nieznanym produkcie niż znanym. Wyniki badania rozszerzają wiedzę o efekcie zbieżności z „Ja” i postaw w kontekście promocji napojów energetycznych. Są one podstawą do strategicznego kreowania wizerunku oraz maksymalizacji zysków przy wprowadzaniu nowego produktu na rynek.

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The objective of the study was to verify the relation between the congruity effect between the product ‘personality’ image and one’s self-image with the intention of purchase and valuation, in which attitudes played a mediating role. Analysis of the SEM-PLS structural model showed that the self-convergence effect influenced significantly the level of attitudes, which in turn determined the intention of purchase and willingness to pay for the product. It was shown that one’s emotional attitude increased the amount of payment for a known product and decreased it for the unknown product. On the other hand, the cognitive and behavioral attitude increased the willingness to pay for the unknown product rather than the known one. The results expand the knowledge about the effect of convergence between the personality of the customer and the product image.

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Citizenship behaviors in the workplace: the relationships between psychological capital and Leader-Member Exchange. The mediating role of organizational justice and job satisfaction

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Turek D.

Organizacja i Zarządzanie : kwartalnik naukowy

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2014

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vol. nr 4

159--185

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Celem artykułu jest ukazanie i wyjaśnienie, w jaki sposób pozytywne cechy pracowników (kapitał psychologiczny), tj. optymizm, nadzieja, odporność i poczucie samoskuteczności, a także relacje wymiany pracownik-przełożony wyzwalają gotowość jednostek do podejmowania aktywności wykraczającej poza formalnie zdefiniowaną rolę zawodową. Przesłanki teoretyczne wskazują, że dyspozycje jednostek, podobnie jak relacje pracowników z przełożonymi mogą stanowić dobry predyktor zachowań jedynie w sytuacjach, gdy jako zmienne pośredniczące (mediatory) ujmuje się postawy jednostek. Na podstawie analizy dotychczasowego dorobku badawczego skonstruowano model teoretyczny, zawierający bezpośrednie i pośrednie (mediująca rola sprawiedliwości organizacyjnej i satysfakcji z pracy) związki przyczynowe, który następnie poddano empirycznej weryfikacji. Na postawie badań na populacji 226 osób wykazano, że kapitał psychologiczny i LMX w sposób umiarkowany korelują z zachowaniami obywatelskimi (OCB). Okazuje się jednak, że zmienne te wyjaśniają OCB w sposób pośredni, poprzez mediację sprawiedliwości organizacyjnej i satysfakcji z pracy. Wykazano jednocześnie, że zmienną bezpośrednio tłumacząco zachowania obywatelskie jest satysfakcja z pracy.

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The purpose of this article is to describe and explain how the positive qualities characterizing employees, e.g. optimism, hope, resilience, self-efficacy (defined as Psychological Capital) and relations, referred to as Leader-Member Exchange (LMX), enable to forecast the readiness of employees to engage in behaviors exceeding the frames of formal work duties. The reference literature indicate that dispositions of an individual, similarly to relations with supervisors, may provide a good factor for forecasting work behaviors, however, only if the attitudes of employees are intermediate variables. Consequently, a hypothetical model of linear dependencies was established, where Organizational Justice and Job Satisfaction were mediators of relations between independent variables and a dependent variable. The model was then subject to empirical verification. The conducted analyses (based on 226 surveys) show significantly small correlations between Psychological Capital and LMX and an OCB. Nevertheless, these variables explain well the readiness to engage in behaviours exceeding the frames of work duties, if Organizational Justice and Job Satisfaction are applied as complementary mediators. At the same time, it was indicated that the variable, which directly explains employee citizenship behaviors is job satisfaction.

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Shyness and subjective well-being : The mediating role of loneliness

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Tekin E. G.

Československá psychologie (Czechoslovak Psychology)

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2017

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vol. 61

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issue 4

321-330

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Objectives. Subjective well-being is one of the most widely-researched constructs in the wellbeing literature. It is important, therefore, to obtain and document the predictors of subjective well-being. The aim of the current study was to examine whether loneliness mediated the associations between shyness and subjective wellbeing. Method. The participants comprised 279 (52% females, 48% males) university students who completed the Revised Cheek and Buss Shyness Scale, the UCLA Loneliness Scale, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule. Analyses were based on structural equation modeling and bootstrapping procedure. Results. Structural equation modelling indicated that high levels of shyness and loneliness are negatively associated with subjective well-being in Turkish university students. Also, loneliness partially mediated the relationship between shyness and subjective well-being. Moreover, bootstrapping procedure revealed that the indirect effect of shyness on subjective well-being through loneliness was significant. Discussion. The findings of the current study presents an empirical framework for the researchers by examining the mediator role of loneliness which is one of the most common human experiences in each period of life on the link between two significant variables. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings were discussed. Study limitations. Due to cross-sectional design the causal inferences cannot be drawn. The data were collected via self-reporting. The sample were university students, the results are not generalizable to other populations.

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Cíle. Subjektivní pohoda je jedním z nejvíce zkoumaných konstruktů v literatuře o duševní pohodě. Proto je důležité zdokumentovat a uplatňovat prediktory subjektivní pohody. Cílem této studie bylo zjistit, zda osamělost zprostředkovává vztahy mezi stydlivostí a subjektivní pohodou. Metoda. Výzkumu se zúčastnilo 279 (52 % žen a 48 % mužů) univerzitních studentů, kteří vyplnili Revidovanou škálu stydlivosti od Cheeka a Busse, Škálu osamělosti Kalifornské univerzity v Los Angeles (UCLA), Škálu spokojenosti se životem a Soupis pozitivních a negativních afektů. Analýza výsledků využila strukturální modelování a postupy bootstrappingu (převzorkování). Výsledky. Strukturální modelování ukázalo, že vysoké úrovně stydlivosti a osamělosti jsou u tureckých univerzitních studentů negativně asociovány se subjektivní pohodou. Osamělost také částečně zprostředkovávala vztah mezi stydlivostí a subjektivní pohodou. Postupy bootstrappingu (převzorkování) navíc ukázaly, že nepřímý vliv stydlivosti na subjektivní pohodu zprostředkovaný osamělostí byl významný. Diskuse. Zjištění této studie představují empirický rámec pro badatele tím, že ověřily zprostředkující roli osamělosti, která je jedním z nejběžnějších lidských prožitků v každé etapě života. Byly diskutovány teoretické i praktické důsledky těchto zjištění. Závěr. Výsledky studie ukázaly, že stydlivost a subjektivní pohoda byly částečně zprostředkovány osamělostí.

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