STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT RENEWAL ORIENTATION AND FIRM PERFORMANCE: AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESSES IN THAILAND

Strategic management renewal orientation has been viewed as a key success factor in performing under dynamic business environments. Dynamic capability theory was used to explain the conceptual phenomena, and the objective of this research is to investigate the relationship of strategic management renewal orientation and firm performance through the mediating influences: business excellence, operational productivity, organizational achievement and organizational competitiveness. The results were derived from a survey of 107 ICT businesses in Thailand. The regression results suggest that organizational change management capability and business adaptation enhancement orientation have no significant influences on any of the organizational consequences; business excellence, operational productivity, organizational achievement, organizational competitiveness and firm performance; whereas competitive operational flexibility emphasis has an insufficient influence on all outcomes. Remarkably, business excellence and operational productivity are related to organizational competitiveness. Some theoretical and managerial contributions, a conclusion, and suggestions for future research are also discussed

Strategic Entrepreneurial Capability and Service Success: An Empirical Investigation of Spa Businesses in Thailand

Services make up the majority of the economic foundation and growth potential. Due to the contribution of the service sector in many countries, many firms and academic researchers have shifted their focus on to services. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship among the strategic entrepreneurial capability’s dimension and, its consequences. The data were collected by using questionnaires from 79 spa business firms and managing directors or managing partners are key informant. There are nine hypotheses proposed for testing by employing Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression analysis. The results of the research reveal that (1) proactive business operations positively impact service innovation; (2) free enterprise creation positively affects service creativity, service excellence, and service competitiveness; ( 3) new ideas generation positively influences service creativity, service innovation, and service excellence; (4) competitive mindset enhancement positively affects service creativity. Likewise, the finding has shed light on the mediating role of competitiveness and service success. Theoretical and managerial contributions are discussed. A conclusion, suggestions, and directions for future research are also highlighte

THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT ORIENTATION ON FIRM PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM SOFTWARE BUSINESSES IN THAILAND

In the current, complex business environment, many organizations face increasing pressure about high competition in both the industrial and service sectors. In addition, high working competition of employees rises in the organizations around the world. Consequently, people often seek jobs and switch work more in the present. Employee commitment is a hot issue for both executive managers and researchers. Furthermore, it is an important role that improves competitive advantage and organizational performance. The organizations have concentrated on the approaches and techniques to make employees feel committed, honest and willing in the workplace. Thus, this research purposes to examine the relationship of employee commitment orientation and firm performance. Therefore, organizational outcomes are more particular, including organizational citizenship behavior, organizational creativity, organizational innovation, organizational excellence, business competitiveness and firm performance, which are proposed to have positive relationships with all constructs. The data were collected from a survey of 113 software businesses in Thailand. The results indicate that employee commitment orientation is strongly supported with all of consequences including organizational citizenship behavior, business competitiveness and firm performance. Likewise, the researchers develop a conceptual framework in this research that considers the characteristics of employee commitment orientation and outcomes. Finally, theoretical and managerial contributions, conclusion, and suggestions for future research are also interesting to be discussed

Innovation for green industrialisation: an empirical assessment of innovation in Ethiopia’s cement, leather and textile sectors

Ethiopia has recently committed to economic transformation and industrialisation through a low-carbon development trajectory. Existing literature highlights innovation as a critical driver of industrialisation, and the need for ‘green’ innovations to improve resource productivity and reduce pollution. However, empirical studies investigating the nexus between green innovation systems and industrialisation in developing countries are limited. Based on nine semi-structured interviews and a survey of 117 firms, this paper assesses sectoral systems of innovation in Ethiopia’s cement, leather and textile sectors, with a view to understanding their functioning toward supporting green industrialisation. Results revealed low rates of product and process innovations among firms in Ethiopia. The main inhibitors of innovation are high costs of technology, inadequate finance and limited information. Improving competitiveness is the main driver of firms’ innovation, while reducing environmental impacts and meeting environmental regulations were among the least important motivators. Moreover, interactions among firms, government and other actors encourage innovation. The study therefore suggests enhancing coordination among key actors, providing financial incentives for firms, and enforcing environmental regulations

Changing structure of rural land use in northwestern Kansas

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Improving the performance of data warehousing

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The cross-cultural learning process of Thai spa uniqueness and identity for Russian customers in Moscow city, Russian federation

Thesis (Ph.D. (Integrated Tourism Management))--National Institute of Development Administration, 2017This dissertation 1) studied the uniqueness of Thai spa services in the view of Russian customers and the identity concepts of Thai spa entrepreneurs in Moscow City; 2) explored the methods of creating cross-cultural learning process about the uniqueness of Thai spa services for Russian customers; 3) identified the desires for a cross-cultural learning process about the uniqueness of Thai spa services for Russian customers; and 4) created a cross-cultural learning process of Thai spa uniqueness and identity for Russian customers.Quantitative research was used to study the uniqueness of Thai spa services; 403 Russian customers were selected via purposive and quota sampling methods. Qualitative research identified Thai spa services via 20 in-depth interviews with Thai spa entrepreneurs.The first objective was found that Russian customers understood the uniqueness of Thai spas which consist of sight, taste, smell, sound, touch, and the innate Thai characteristics and habits.The second objective found that Russian customers had learned the uniqueness of Thai spa services from four sources (people, media in spa, place and environment, and activities) and three steps (before, during, and after the services). In particular, before the service, learning from activities as change clothes shoes and feet washing had the highest level (���������=4.99). During the service, learning from activities as Royal Thai massage and Thai traditional massage by Thai therapists with praying tribute to massage teacher (Wai Khru) had the highest level (X= 4.99) After the service, learningfrom the place and environment as Thai-style interior design and Thai classical music had the highest level (X= 4.80)The third objective found that Russian customers had diverse desires during each step. In particular, before the service, they had the most desires for a warm welcome like a family member ( ������� =4.99). During the service, they had the highest desires for Royal Thai massage and Thai traditional massage by Thai therapists with praying tribute to massage teacher (Wai Khru) (X = 4.99). After the service, they had the highest desires for thank you in Russian language (X = 4.99).The fourth objective led the researcher to propose the creation of a learning process model that would be appropriate for the context of Russian customers and provide customers with a complete experience of Thai spa uniqueness.ide customers with a complete experience of Thai spa uniqueness. Before the service, to facilitate the learning process of the Russian customers services, Thai spas should include the following features: 1) Thai-style sign at the main entrance (Russian language), 2) a warm welcome like a family member, and 3) Russian speaking receptionist. During the service, the following elements need to be in place: 1) Thai-style interior design, 2) Thai herbal scents, and 3) praying tribute to massage teacher (Wai Khru).After the service, it is important for Thai spa services to expose the Russian customers to the following: 1) Thai-style interior design, 2) Thai herbal drinks and candies, and 3) Thai herbal scents. After services include information by giving brochures, and 7) Thank you in Russian language

A Study on Effects of Social Media on Physical and Psychological Health in Thai Teenagers

Social media is now a part of people’s daily life, with an estimated 3 billion social media users worldwide. The relationship between heavy use of social media and mental and emotional health-disorders has long been established. The purpose of this study is to examine the negative effects of the social media on physical and psychological health. Cross-sectional data were collected via an online questionnaire. Two hundred participants completed an anonymous online questionnaire that queried physical symptoms, psychological distress and technology and social media usage. In conclusion, the social media has a greater positive effect on females’ psychological distress than on male. Physical symptoms are positively affected by the average time spent on social media. In addition, the result also shows the positive relationship between the physical symptoms and psychological distress.</jats:p