31 results for "Ismail Juma Ismail"
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My intentions, my choice! How does lecturers’ competency influence entrepreneurial intention among undergraduate university students in Tanzania?
The study is among a few attempts to understand how higher education institutions (HEIs) fulfil the expectations of students. It therefore contributes through analysing the mediating role of psychological contract fulfilment on the relationship between the lecturer’s competency and entrepreneurial…
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Entrepreneurs’ competencies and sustainability of small and medium enterprises in Tanzania. A mediating effect of entrepreneurial innovations
Many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) do not often survive beyond five years. The major challenge is the transition from the maturity stage to a sustainable stage. However, apart from a few studies done on SME sustainability with the majority engaged in SME performance, a gap has been identified…
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Imported or locally made products? Building customers’ resilience to negative word of mouth (NWOM) about locally made products: Mediation of message quality in Tanzania
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of word of mouth (WOM) attributes on the resilience of customers to negative word of mouth (NWOM) about locally made products when mediated by message quality. The study’s findings contribute to a variety of areas. To begin, available empirical…
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The influence of green absorptive capacity on agripreneurs' adoption of precision agriculture technologies: Mediating effects of green innovations
This study examined the mediating effects of green innovation on the relationship between green absorptive capacity and agripreneurs’ intention to adopt precision agriculture. This study was conducted in Tanzania, following a literature gap in the concept of green practices in the agricultural…
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Why did I join networks? The moderating effect of risk-taking propensity on network linkage and the performance of women-owned businesses
Purpose – This study aims to contribute to the body of knowledge through focusing on the moderating effect of risk-taking propensity in the relationship between network linkage and business performance. Design/methodology/approach – Exploratory factor analysis was conducted so as to verify the…
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Halal brand quality and halal food purchasing intention among university students: The moderating effect of customer-employee interactions
As customer preferences pivot towards ethical considerations, the landscape of consumption among customers has witnessed a notable shift towards products aligned with culture, beliefs, and moral values. Thus, halal food products have emerged as significant solutions within this evolving paradigm…
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Transforming small business ventures for a greener tomorrow: the interplay between green transformational leadership, organizational green culture, and environmental sustainability
This study aims to analyze the interplay between green transformational leadership, organizational green culture, and environmental sustainability among small businesses in Tanzania. Although there is increasing interest among scholars to incorporate green practices in small business practices…
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I have to apply this strategy! Understanding the mediating effect of digitalization on strategic orientations and sustainable competitive advantage among small enterprises in Tanzania
Purpose – The combination of strategic orientation and digitalization for sustainable competitive advantage among small businesses is still not given much attention in the literature. Therefore, this study aims to understand the influence of strategic orientation on sustainable competitive…
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I trust friends before I trust companies: The mediation of WOM and brand love on psychological contract fulfilment and repurchase intention
Purpose – Consumer psychology research has established the importance of customer satisfaction as a determinant of customer repurchasing intention. Nonetheless, even satisfied customers switch brands. Also, even dissatisfied customers have repurchasing intentions. This means that customer…
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Investigating the predicting role of COVID-19 preventive measures on building brand legitimacy in the hospitality industry in Tanzania: mediation effect of perceived brand ethicality
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic undesirably affected the hospitality industry, and therefore, preventive measures have been advocated as crucial when revitalizing or rejuvenating the industry. This study investigated the interplay of predicting role of COVID-19 preventive measures, perceived brand…
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Linking dynamic entrepreneurial capabilities and behavioral intentions to adopt FinTech in small and medium enterprises through digital financial innovation
Despite the growing attention to FinTech adoption, there is inadequate investigation into the underlying mechanisms that explain the linkage between dynamic entrepreneurial capabilities and FinTech adoption. This gap is addressed by investigating the mediating effect of digital financial innovation…
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The relationship between entrepreneurial artifacts and performance of entrepreneurs
Abstract This research examines relationships between entrepreneurial artifacts (abstract, material and narrative artifacts) and performance of entrepreneurs. A quantitative research approach and cross-sectional design were employed in this study, from which data were collected from 302…
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Thank you for sharing! Unravelling the perceived usefulness of word of mouth in public procurement for small and medium enterprises
Purpose – Over time, the concept of word of mouth (WOM) has spread beyond marketing into other disciplines. This is because WOM is important in decision-making at both the individual and organisational levels. Also, people are more likely to trust recommendations from their peers than those from…
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Mapping the global research landscape of human resource management in construction projects: a systematic literature review with bibliometric analysis
This study conducts a systematic literature review with bibliometric analysis to determine publication trends, prolific journals and publications, and analytical techniques in human resource management (HRM) research within construction projects. A total of 374 journal articles and reviews…
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Does laborer compensation affect the time performance of force account construction projects in Tanzania? The moderating role of social capital
This paper examines the moderating effect of social capital in the relationship between compensation and time performance of force account projects. Data were collected from 192 force account projects in selected local government authorities in Tanzania, where contractors participated in filling…
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Unraveling market access opportunities through one stop border posts: Traders’ perceptions on the influence of administrative practices and cross-cultural competences
Purpose – In the process of one stop border posts (OSBP), market access is dynamic. In this context, administrative practices and cross-cultural competence among traders are crucial for market access. However, there is limited research on how cross cultural competences can strengthen the influence…
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Linking human resource recruitment and cost performance of force account construction projects: the mediating effect of quality performance
While previous studies have shown mixed results regarding the impact of human resource (HR) recruitment on construction project outcomes, they are limited in explaining the mechanisms through which HR recruitment influences construction project performance. The current study examines the influence…
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From consortium tendering to SMEs’ participation in public procurement markets: do procedural capabilities intervene?
This study examines the effect of consortium tendering (CST) on the participation of SME in public procurement markets (PPM) with a particular focus on the mediating role of procedural capabilities (PRC). Data collection was done using a structured cross-sectional questionnaire survey that was…
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Driving SME performance through technological absorptive capacity and e-business innovation
This study examined the relationship between technological absorptive capacity and the business performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as the mediating effect of e-business innovation. Based on data obtained from 179 sunflower oil-processing SMEs in Tanzania and analyzed…