Advances in economics, business and management research/Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research, 2024
In the current generation, everyone has an unconventional approach to life; they-are different fr... more In the current generation, everyone has an unconventional approach to life; they-are different from the previous generation. Some generations had more exposure than the next generations, who were born in 2000 or 1999. This Generation breathes in the digital sphere and is sentimentally connected to internet world. This research is exploratory in nature. The study was conducted at the Business School to evaluate the factors influencing Generation Z's emotions. Personal temperament has a much greater influence on students' reactions. This article gives implications to help marketing managers shape advertising messages to build a worthful experience to Generation Z Customers.
Patient satisfaction is deemed to be one of the important factors which determine the success of ... more Patient satisfaction is deemed to be one of the important factors which determine the success of health care facility. The real challenge is not getting ready with mere requirements, but also delivers services ensuring good quality. Thus, there is a need to assess the health care systems regarding patient satisfaction as often as possible. Aims and Objective: To find the level of the patients' satisfaction in leading Hospital. Material and Methods: A randomly selected 100 patients were interviewed by using pre-structured questionnaires at the end of their consultation. Conclusion: According to patient's opinion, the study revealed that the degree of satisfaction was mild to moderate with respect to waiting time and availability of specialist in the hospital, which need to be further explored and corrected
This study was conducted to identify the impact of handling materials at work. The main purpose o... more This study was conducted to identify the impact of handling materials at work. The main purpose of the study is to improve techniques and safety factors when handling materials. The factors were considered as Independent variable that were Equipment's and attributes, design methods, safety, cost forecasting and inventory planning. While the subject of the study Material Handling Techniques was taken as the dependent variable. The research design was Exploratory Research. Companies use exploratory research methods to uncover facts and opinions regarding a particular subject. The population of the study consisted of 90 firms considered as the respondents, out of which 30 responses were taken up for the pilot study, which was helpful in determining the reliability of the questionnaire the study. The respondents were the firms that indulged in the process of MH. The tests conducted were reliability analysis, factor analysis, chi-square test, t-test, one-way ANOVA, correlation, and regression. Correlation analysis was used to determine if there was a relationship between the variables that were taken for the study. The relationship between MH and the independent variable was then analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The challenges faced in implementing the product handling technique vary between companies. Benefits of Process The study suggests that improving productivity, reducing time lags, and streamlining safety practices are key variables in handling goods, and that appropriate investment in appropriate technology and comprehensive relocation strategies for new products is needed.
International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS), May 16, 2022
In the different points of the decision making proccess, a buyer who uses more than one channel i... more In the different points of the decision making proccess, a buyer who uses more than one channel is referred as multi-channel customer. Then, a buyer who includes only single choice in his shopping process is referred as single channel buyer. This study analyzed channel choice conduct utilizing a Theory of Planned Behavior by impacts in community pharmacy, e-Pharmacy, and Multichannel. Also, it recommends omnichannel strategies for community pharmacies A self-regulated questionnaire was utilized (N = 426) to understand consumer channel choice across the channels. The initial step of the two-stage analysis comprises of the evaluation of the outer model. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to test the underlying structural Equation model. The CFA was completed using the SmartPLS 3. The evaluation showed that the TPB was significant and found subjective norms was effective across the channels. The distinction between single and multichannel is explained with the context to community pharmacy, e-Pharmacy, and Multi-channel. This Study sets the ground for collaborates in the medical services and Pharmaceuticals to improve their understanding of what drives to purchase in different channels. Furnished with this information, advertisers and healthcare experts could design and execute their promoting methodology more effectively.
Benchmarking: An International Journal, Apr 22, 2022
PurposeThe present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the short form of perso... more PurposeThe present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the short form of personal optimism and self-efficacy optimism-extended (POSO-E) among Indian teachers.Design/methodology/approachTwo studies were conducted to adjudge the reliability and validity of the scale. In the first study, the sample of 510 respondents was randomly divided into subsamples. The first subsample was subjected to the Exploratory Factor Analysis which yielded a two-factor solution explaining 71.02% of the variance. This model was subjected to the Confirmatory Factor Analysis using a second subsample. Acceptable model fit indices suggested factorial validity of the two-dimensional POSO-E among Indian teachers. In the second study, acceptable Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability estimates (greater than 0.70) indicated the scale's reliability. Also, as expected, personal optimism, self-efficacy optimism and overall optimism reported a positive correlation with spiritual well-being and a negative association with distress. It confirmed the criterion validity of the POSO-E among Indian teachers.FindingsThe results showed appreciable psychometric properties of the POSO-E in the context of Indian teachers. The study offered a valid and reliable scale to measure teachers' optimism levels. It is poised to generate renewed interest among scholars to emphasize teachers' positive and optimist thinking. The findings also reported a positive association between teachers' optimism and spiritual well-being. It suggests that spiritual practices and interventions could be used to develop an optimistic academic workforce.Originality/valueThe study is one of the pioneer studies that evaluated the reliability and validity of the POSO-E among Indian teachers.
PurposeBlockchain can track the material from the manufacturer to the end customers. Therefore, i... more PurposeBlockchain can track the material from the manufacturer to the end customers. Therefore, it can ensure the product's authenticity, transparency and trust in the retail supply chain (SC). There is a need to trace and track the retail products before it reaches the customers to check the quality of the products so that expired products can be recycled and reused, which in turn will help gain customers' trust. This research aims to investigate retail employees' behavioural intention to adopt blockchain in the retail SC.Design/methodology/approachTo examine the behavioural intention of employees in the retail SC, the research uses three theories – the technology acceptance model; the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology; and the theory of planned behaviour. The technology acceptance model measures the employee's acceptance of blockchain in the retail SC. The unified theory of acceptance is used in this research to measure how blockchain adoption will improve the performance of the employees. The theory of planned behaviour is used in this research to measure whether the employees intend to adopt blockchain. A survey was carried out in the retail stores of India. Exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modelling were used for data analysis.FindingsThis study found that the employees of the retail stores have a positive intention and attitude to adopt blockchain technology. Further, it was found that perceived behavioural control and effort expectancy was not promoting blockchain adoption in the retail sector.Practical implicationsThis study will help the retail stores' employees understand the blockchain in their operations and will motivate the top management of the retail companies to adopt this technology. The study is limited to the retail SC in India only.Originality/valueThis study uses three theories technology acceptance model; the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology; and the theory of planned behaviour, which were not used in earlier studies of blockchain adoption in the retail SC.
The American Journal of Economics and Sociology, 2022
Advertising in India from the 1980s until very recently has portrayed women as having sole respon... more Advertising in India from the 1980s until very recently has portrayed women as having sole responsibility for housework, even when they are employed. Women have been expected to live with restrictions imposed by men. In the last decade, the culture has begun to acknowledge women’s rights in limited ways, in part because of rising living standards. As a result, some cutting‐edge advertisements have begun to present a wider range of roles available to women. This article examines 10 Indian TV commercials and their relation to cultural attitudes about women and their role in society. The new advertisements recognize the need for gender equality, although they still express that ideal in relatively conservative terms.
International Journal of Research in Commerce, IT and Management, Dec 17, 2012
In modern societies, stress has become a widespread phenomenon and therefore an issue of major co... more In modern societies, stress has become a widespread phenomenon and therefore an issue of major concern to employees as well as to organizations. Higher education is not immune to this problem. Teachers' work has always been considered to be very stressful. A host of factors cause stress. It has been indentified that poor workplace relations are one of Organizational Stressors. If not developed coping strategies that encourage Workplace Camaraderie, faculty stress will have more negative than positive consequences and thwarts the Organizational effectiveness. The aim of this research is to investigate what aspects of Workplace relations cause stress on an individual and to find out the coping strategies that encourage Workplace Camaraderie that combat stress operatively and strategically in Educational institutions. The sample for the study was faculty from engineering colleges in Hyderabad. A well framed questionnaire was used as primary source of information regarding organizational stressors. The secondary sources of data are used for framing strategies to handle stress at workplace. The Analysis of the study resulted in framing a model that consists of appropriate measures that helps an individual to manage stress effectively in educational institutions.
Measuring the soft factors in economic terms is being challenged. Individual’s performances were ... more Measuring the soft factors in economic terms is being challenged. Individual’s performances were described as competencies in order for them to performed, observed and assessed to obtain accreditation as competent. The study is restricted to IT companies in South India. The objective of this study is to do factor analysis and CFA for individual competencies. The questionnaires distributed to different companies were 300 of which 172 were received and only 151 questionnaires fulfilled the condition of the study. Factor analysis and Confirmatory factor analysis were done to provide a framework for a promising investigation in that field.
PurposeBlockchain can track the material from the manufacturer to the end customers. Therefore, i... more PurposeBlockchain can track the material from the manufacturer to the end customers. Therefore, it can ensure the product's authenticity, transparency and trust in the retail supply chain (SC). There is a need to trace and track the retail products before it reaches the customers to check the quality of the products so that expired products can be recycled and reused, which in turn will help gain customers' trust. This research aims to investigate retail employees' behavioural intention to adopt blockchain in the retail SC.Design/methodology/approachTo examine the behavioural intention of employees in the retail SC, the research uses three theories – the technology acceptance model; the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology; and the theory of planned behaviour. The technology acceptance model measures the employee's acceptance of blockchain in the retail SC. The unified theory of acceptance is used in this research to measure how blockchain adoption will...
PurposeThe present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the short form of perso... more PurposeThe present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the short form of personal optimism and self-efficacy optimism-extended (POSO-E) among Indian teachers.Design/methodology/approachTwo studies were conducted to adjudge the reliability and validity of the scale. In the first study, the sample of 510 respondents was randomly divided into subsamples. The first subsample was subjected to the Exploratory Factor Analysis which yielded a two-factor solution explaining 71.02% of the variance. This model was subjected to the Confirmatory Factor Analysis using a second subsample. Acceptable model fit indices suggested factorial validity of the two-dimensional POSO-E among Indian teachers. In the second study, acceptable Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability estimates (greater than 0.70) indicated the scale's reliability. Also, as expected, personal optimism, self-efficacy optimism and overall optimism reported a positive correlation with spiritual well-bein...
Advances in economics, business and management research/Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research, 2024
In the current generation, everyone has an unconventional approach to life; they-are different fr... more In the current generation, everyone has an unconventional approach to life; they-are different from the previous generation. Some generations had more exposure than the next generations, who were born in 2000 or 1999. This Generation breathes in the digital sphere and is sentimentally connected to internet world. This research is exploratory in nature. The study was conducted at the Business School to evaluate the factors influencing Generation Z's emotions. Personal temperament has a much greater influence on students' reactions. This article gives implications to help marketing managers shape advertising messages to build a worthful experience to Generation Z Customers.
Patient satisfaction is deemed to be one of the important factors which determine the success of ... more Patient satisfaction is deemed to be one of the important factors which determine the success of health care facility. The real challenge is not getting ready with mere requirements, but also delivers services ensuring good quality. Thus, there is a need to assess the health care systems regarding patient satisfaction as often as possible. Aims and Objective: To find the level of the patients' satisfaction in leading Hospital. Material and Methods: A randomly selected 100 patients were interviewed by using pre-structured questionnaires at the end of their consultation. Conclusion: According to patient's opinion, the study revealed that the degree of satisfaction was mild to moderate with respect to waiting time and availability of specialist in the hospital, which need to be further explored and corrected
This study was conducted to identify the impact of handling materials at work. The main purpose o... more This study was conducted to identify the impact of handling materials at work. The main purpose of the study is to improve techniques and safety factors when handling materials. The factors were considered as Independent variable that were Equipment's and attributes, design methods, safety, cost forecasting and inventory planning. While the subject of the study Material Handling Techniques was taken as the dependent variable. The research design was Exploratory Research. Companies use exploratory research methods to uncover facts and opinions regarding a particular subject. The population of the study consisted of 90 firms considered as the respondents, out of which 30 responses were taken up for the pilot study, which was helpful in determining the reliability of the questionnaire the study. The respondents were the firms that indulged in the process of MH. The tests conducted were reliability analysis, factor analysis, chi-square test, t-test, one-way ANOVA, correlation, and regression. Correlation analysis was used to determine if there was a relationship between the variables that were taken for the study. The relationship between MH and the independent variable was then analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The challenges faced in implementing the product handling technique vary between companies. Benefits of Process The study suggests that improving productivity, reducing time lags, and streamlining safety practices are key variables in handling goods, and that appropriate investment in appropriate technology and comprehensive relocation strategies for new products is needed.
International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS), May 16, 2022
In the different points of the decision making proccess, a buyer who uses more than one channel i... more In the different points of the decision making proccess, a buyer who uses more than one channel is referred as multi-channel customer. Then, a buyer who includes only single choice in his shopping process is referred as single channel buyer. This study analyzed channel choice conduct utilizing a Theory of Planned Behavior by impacts in community pharmacy, e-Pharmacy, and Multichannel. Also, it recommends omnichannel strategies for community pharmacies A self-regulated questionnaire was utilized (N = 426) to understand consumer channel choice across the channels. The initial step of the two-stage analysis comprises of the evaluation of the outer model. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to test the underlying structural Equation model. The CFA was completed using the SmartPLS 3. The evaluation showed that the TPB was significant and found subjective norms was effective across the channels. The distinction between single and multichannel is explained with the context to community pharmacy, e-Pharmacy, and Multi-channel. This Study sets the ground for collaborates in the medical services and Pharmaceuticals to improve their understanding of what drives to purchase in different channels. Furnished with this information, advertisers and healthcare experts could design and execute their promoting methodology more effectively.
Benchmarking: An International Journal, Apr 22, 2022
PurposeThe present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the short form of perso... more PurposeThe present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the short form of personal optimism and self-efficacy optimism-extended (POSO-E) among Indian teachers.Design/methodology/approachTwo studies were conducted to adjudge the reliability and validity of the scale. In the first study, the sample of 510 respondents was randomly divided into subsamples. The first subsample was subjected to the Exploratory Factor Analysis which yielded a two-factor solution explaining 71.02% of the variance. This model was subjected to the Confirmatory Factor Analysis using a second subsample. Acceptable model fit indices suggested factorial validity of the two-dimensional POSO-E among Indian teachers. In the second study, acceptable Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability estimates (greater than 0.70) indicated the scale's reliability. Also, as expected, personal optimism, self-efficacy optimism and overall optimism reported a positive correlation with spiritual well-being and a negative association with distress. It confirmed the criterion validity of the POSO-E among Indian teachers.FindingsThe results showed appreciable psychometric properties of the POSO-E in the context of Indian teachers. The study offered a valid and reliable scale to measure teachers' optimism levels. It is poised to generate renewed interest among scholars to emphasize teachers' positive and optimist thinking. The findings also reported a positive association between teachers' optimism and spiritual well-being. It suggests that spiritual practices and interventions could be used to develop an optimistic academic workforce.Originality/valueThe study is one of the pioneer studies that evaluated the reliability and validity of the POSO-E among Indian teachers.
PurposeBlockchain can track the material from the manufacturer to the end customers. Therefore, i... more PurposeBlockchain can track the material from the manufacturer to the end customers. Therefore, it can ensure the product's authenticity, transparency and trust in the retail supply chain (SC). There is a need to trace and track the retail products before it reaches the customers to check the quality of the products so that expired products can be recycled and reused, which in turn will help gain customers' trust. This research aims to investigate retail employees' behavioural intention to adopt blockchain in the retail SC.Design/methodology/approachTo examine the behavioural intention of employees in the retail SC, the research uses three theories – the technology acceptance model; the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology; and the theory of planned behaviour. The technology acceptance model measures the employee's acceptance of blockchain in the retail SC. The unified theory of acceptance is used in this research to measure how blockchain adoption will improve the performance of the employees. The theory of planned behaviour is used in this research to measure whether the employees intend to adopt blockchain. A survey was carried out in the retail stores of India. Exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modelling were used for data analysis.FindingsThis study found that the employees of the retail stores have a positive intention and attitude to adopt blockchain technology. Further, it was found that perceived behavioural control and effort expectancy was not promoting blockchain adoption in the retail sector.Practical implicationsThis study will help the retail stores' employees understand the blockchain in their operations and will motivate the top management of the retail companies to adopt this technology. The study is limited to the retail SC in India only.Originality/valueThis study uses three theories technology acceptance model; the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology; and the theory of planned behaviour, which were not used in earlier studies of blockchain adoption in the retail SC.
The American Journal of Economics and Sociology, 2022
Advertising in India from the 1980s until very recently has portrayed women as having sole respon... more Advertising in India from the 1980s until very recently has portrayed women as having sole responsibility for housework, even when they are employed. Women have been expected to live with restrictions imposed by men. In the last decade, the culture has begun to acknowledge women’s rights in limited ways, in part because of rising living standards. As a result, some cutting‐edge advertisements have begun to present a wider range of roles available to women. This article examines 10 Indian TV commercials and their relation to cultural attitudes about women and their role in society. The new advertisements recognize the need for gender equality, although they still express that ideal in relatively conservative terms.
International Journal of Research in Commerce, IT and Management, Dec 17, 2012
In modern societies, stress has become a widespread phenomenon and therefore an issue of major co... more In modern societies, stress has become a widespread phenomenon and therefore an issue of major concern to employees as well as to organizations. Higher education is not immune to this problem. Teachers' work has always been considered to be very stressful. A host of factors cause stress. It has been indentified that poor workplace relations are one of Organizational Stressors. If not developed coping strategies that encourage Workplace Camaraderie, faculty stress will have more negative than positive consequences and thwarts the Organizational effectiveness. The aim of this research is to investigate what aspects of Workplace relations cause stress on an individual and to find out the coping strategies that encourage Workplace Camaraderie that combat stress operatively and strategically in Educational institutions. The sample for the study was faculty from engineering colleges in Hyderabad. A well framed questionnaire was used as primary source of information regarding organizational stressors. The secondary sources of data are used for framing strategies to handle stress at workplace. The Analysis of the study resulted in framing a model that consists of appropriate measures that helps an individual to manage stress effectively in educational institutions.
Measuring the soft factors in economic terms is being challenged. Individual’s performances were ... more Measuring the soft factors in economic terms is being challenged. Individual’s performances were described as competencies in order for them to performed, observed and assessed to obtain accreditation as competent. The study is restricted to IT companies in South India. The objective of this study is to do factor analysis and CFA for individual competencies. The questionnaires distributed to different companies were 300 of which 172 were received and only 151 questionnaires fulfilled the condition of the study. Factor analysis and Confirmatory factor analysis were done to provide a framework for a promising investigation in that field.
PurposeBlockchain can track the material from the manufacturer to the end customers. Therefore, i... more PurposeBlockchain can track the material from the manufacturer to the end customers. Therefore, it can ensure the product's authenticity, transparency and trust in the retail supply chain (SC). There is a need to trace and track the retail products before it reaches the customers to check the quality of the products so that expired products can be recycled and reused, which in turn will help gain customers' trust. This research aims to investigate retail employees' behavioural intention to adopt blockchain in the retail SC.Design/methodology/approachTo examine the behavioural intention of employees in the retail SC, the research uses three theories – the technology acceptance model; the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology; and the theory of planned behaviour. The technology acceptance model measures the employee's acceptance of blockchain in the retail SC. The unified theory of acceptance is used in this research to measure how blockchain adoption will...
PurposeThe present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the short form of perso... more PurposeThe present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the short form of personal optimism and self-efficacy optimism-extended (POSO-E) among Indian teachers.Design/methodology/approachTwo studies were conducted to adjudge the reliability and validity of the scale. In the first study, the sample of 510 respondents was randomly divided into subsamples. The first subsample was subjected to the Exploratory Factor Analysis which yielded a two-factor solution explaining 71.02% of the variance. This model was subjected to the Confirmatory Factor Analysis using a second subsample. Acceptable model fit indices suggested factorial validity of the two-dimensional POSO-E among Indian teachers. In the second study, acceptable Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability estimates (greater than 0.70) indicated the scale's reliability. Also, as expected, personal optimism, self-efficacy optimism and overall optimism reported a positive correlation with spiritual well-bein...
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