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Tatil Satınalma Sürecinde İtici Faktörler, Bilgi Arama ve Memnuniyet İlişkisi: Yerli Turistler Üzerine Bir Araştırma

Tatil Satınalma Sürecinde İtici Faktörler, Bilgi Arama ve Memnuniyet İlişkisi: Yerli Turistler Üzerine Bir Araştırma

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Dergi: İşletme ve Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi

Makalenin Başlığı: Tatil Satınalma Sürecinde İtici Faktörler, Bilgi Arama ve Memnuniyet İlişkisi: Yerli Turistler Üzerine Bir Araştırma
[The Relationship among Push Factors, Information Search and Satisfaction in Holiday Purchasing Process: A Survey on Domestic Tourists]

Yazar(lar): Sirvan Sen Demir

Cilt: 1

Sayı: 4

Yıl: 2010

Sayfa: 119 – 132

ISSN: 1309-2448

Özet

Bu çalışmanın amacı, yerli turistlerin tatil satınalma sürecinde itici faktörler, bilgi arama ve tatil memnuniyeti arasındaki ilişkiyi araştırmaktır. Muğla bölgesinde yapılan bu çalışmada öncelikle konuyla ilgili bir literatür taraması yapılmıştır. Buradan elde edilen bilgilerle araştırma modeli oluşturulmuş ve buna göre bir anket geliştirilmiştir. Yüz yüze görüşme tekniği kullanılarak toplam 375 turist ile bir anket yapılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler SPSS ve LISREL istatistik programları ile analiz edilmiştir. Verilerin yapısal ve yakınsak geçerliliği açıklayıcı faktör analizi ile ortaya konmuştur. Daha sonra itici Faktörler, Bilgi Arama ve Tatil Memnuniyeti arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemek amacıyla oluşturulan hipotezlerin ölçülmesi için yapısal eşitlik modelinde doğrulayıcı faktör analizi yapılmıştır. İtici Faktörler ile Bilgi Arama arasında pozitif yönlü bir ilişki tespit edilmiştir. Aynı şekilde itici Faktörler ile Tatil Memnuniyeti ve Bilgi Arama ile Tatil Memnuniyeti arasında da pozitif yönlü ve anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu saptanmıştır. Sonuçta oluşturulan tüm hipotezler kabul edilmiştir.

Anahtar Kelimeler: Muğla, Yerli turistler, İtici faktörler, Bilgi arama, Tatil memnuniyeti

JEL Sınıflandırması: M30, M31

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship among push factors, information search and holiday satisfaction in the purchasing process of domestic tourists. At first, a literature review was conducted with regards to the research. Then a questionnaire was developed from the studies reviewed in the literature. Data were collected by researchers in face-to-face interviews with 375 tourists in Mu?la region and then these were analyzed through SPSS and LISREL statistical programs. Structural and convergent validity of the data were presented for consideration via the explanatory factor analysis. Afterwards, a confirmatory factor analysis was conducted in structural equation modelling to test the hypotheses leading to determination of the relationship among push factors, information search and holiday satisfaction. A positive relationship was found between push factors and information search. Similarly, a positive and meaningful relationship was found between push factors and holiday satisfaction, and between information search and holiday satisfaction, as well. Consequently, all hypotheses were accepted.

Keywords: Mugla, Domestic tourists, Push factors, Information search, Holiday satisfaction

JEL Classification: M30, M31

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The Effects of Management Control on Employees’ Behavior Performance: A Case in Pharmaceutical Companies

The Effects of Management Control on Employees’ Behavior Performance: A Case in Pharmaceutical Companies

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Journal: Business and Economics Research Journal

Title of Article: Yönetim Kontrolünün Çalışanların Davranış Performansına Etkisi: İlaç Şirketlerinde Bir Uygulama
[The Effects of Management Control on Employees’ Behavior Performance: A Case in Pharmaceutical Companies]

Author(s): Rahmi Yucel, Selim Sait Eren

Volume: 1

Number: 4

Year: 1

Page: 97 – 118

ISSN: 1309-2448

Abstract

This survey study aims to explore the relations among the formal and informal control, employees’ orientations, and behavior performance. For this purpose, the research uses structured equation modeling to investigate the relationships of the variables. The research was carried out within 121 pharmaceutical companies operating in Marmara Region, and used a questionnaire to determine 560 medical sales representatives’ perceptions. According to the research findings; process control has direct and indirect positive effects on informal controls, control-related orientation of representatives, and their behavior performance. However, output control doesn’t affect directly any research variables except social control. In addition, informal controls are correlated to control-related orientations and behavior performance as formal controls. Particularly, self control has significant direct and indirect effect on behavior performance through control-related orientations. In this respect, the study provides contribution to understand the interaction between formal and informal controls and their effects on behavior performance.

Keywords: Management control, Formal and informal control, Learning orientation, Performance orientation, Behavior performance, Structured equation modeling

JEL Classification: M39, M49, M10

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Yönetim Kontrolünün Çalışanların Davranış Performansına Etkisi: İlaç Şirketlerinde Bir Uygulama

Yönetim Kontrolünün Çalışanların Davranış Performansına Etkisi: İlaç Şirketlerinde Bir Uygulama

Makale Bilgileri

Dergi: İşletme ve Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi

Makalenin Başlığı:Yönetim Kontrolünün Çalışanların Davranış Performansına Etkisi: İlaç Şirketlerinde Bir Uygulama
[The Effects of Management Control on Employees’ Behavior Performance: A Case in Pharmaceutical Companies]

Yazar(lar): Rahmi Yucel, Selim Sait Eren

Cilt: 1

Sayı: 4

Yıl: 2010

Sayfa: 97 – 118

ISSN: 1309-2448

Özet

Bu anket çalışması resmi ve resmi olmayan kontroller, kontrole bağlı çalışan yönelimleri ve çalışanların davranış performansı arasındaki ilişkileri araştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaçla araştırmada değişkenler arası ilişkiler yapısal eşitlik modeli kullanılarak incelenmiştir. Araştırma Marmara Bölgesi’nde faaliyet gösteren 121 ilaç işletmesinde uygulanmış ve 560 ilaç mümessilinin resmi ve resmi olmayan kontrol, kontrole bağlı yönelim ve davranış performansı algıları anket aracılığıyla belirlenmiştir. Çalışmanın bulgularına göre; süreç kontrolü, resmi olmayan kontroller, mümessillerin kısa ve uzun vadeli yönelimleri ve davranış performansları üzerinde doğrudan ve dolaylı pozitif etkilere sahiptir. Ancak çıktı kontrolü sosyal kontrol dışındaki değişkenleri etkilememektedir. Ayrıca, resmi olmayan kontroller, kontrole bağlı yönelimler ve davranış performansı ile resmi kontroller kadar ilişkilidir. Özellikle, kişisel kontrol davranış performansı üzerinde anlamlı doğrudan ve kontrole dayalı yönelimler üzerinden dolaylı etkilere sahiptir. Bu açıdan çalışma resmi ve resmi olmayan kontroller arasındaki etkileşimin ve bunların davranış performansı üzerindeki etkilerinin anlaşılmasına katkı sağlamaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler: Yönetim kontrolü, Resmi ve resmi olmayan kontrol, Öğrenme odaklılık, Performans odaklılık, Davranış performansı, Yapısal eşitlik modeli

JEL Sınıflandırması: M39, M49, M10

Abstract

This survey study aims to explore the relations among the formal and informal control, employees’ orientations, and behavior performance. For this purpose, the research uses structured equation modeling to investigate the relationships of the variables. The research was carried out within 121 pharmaceutical companies operating in Marmara Region, and used a questionnaire to determine 560 medical sales representatives’ perceptions. According to the research findings; process control has direct and indirect positive effects on informal controls, control-related orientation of representatives, and their behavior performance. However, output control doesn’t affect directly any research variables except social control. In addition, informal controls are correlated to control-related orientations and behavior performance as formal controls. Particularly, self control has significant direct and indirect effect on behavior performance through control-related orientations. In this respect, the study provides contribution to understand the interaction between formal and informal controls and their effects on behavior performance.

Keywords: Management control, Formal and informal control, Learning orientation, Performance orientation, Behavior performance, Structured equation modeling

JEL Classification: M39, M49, M10

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Exploring the Role of Perceived External Prestige in Employee’s Emotional Appeal: Evidence from a Textile Firm

Exploring the Role of Perceived External Prestige in Employee’s Emotional Appeal: Evidence from a Textile Firm

Article Information

Journal: Business and Economics Research Journal

Title of Article: Exploring the Role of Perceived External Prestige in Employee’s Emotional Appeal: Evidence from a Textile Firm

Author(s): Aydem Ciftcioglu

Volume: 1

Number: 4

Year: 1

Page: 85 – 96

ISSN: 1309-2448

Abstract

Perceived external prestige (PEP) is an new interesting topic in the organizational literature however limited study have sought to investigate its’ impacts on employees working attitudes. The purpose of this paper is to investigate PEP influence on employee’s emotional appeals toward working organization. The data used in this study taken from 200 employees which were worked in well-known textile industry firm. Employees’ commitment to their organization was assessed with the six-item affective commitment instrument which was developed by Meyer et.al. (1990, 1991) and individual’s organizational identification and PEP were measured by Mael and Ashforth (1992) six-item organizational identification and external prestige scale where job satisfaction assessed with Michigan Organizational Evaluation Scale’s shorten sub-scales (Spector, 1997). Hierarchical regression analysis was used to estimate the relationship between PEP and positive work variables relationship. The results showed that PEP was an impact on affective commitment by full mediating role of job satisfaction and organizational identification.

Keywords: Perceived external prestige, Affective commitment, Organizational identification, Job satisfaction, Reputation, Hierarchical regression analysis

JEL Classification: M10, M12

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Algılanan Dışsal Prestijin Çalışanların Duyguları Üzerine Etkisi: Bir Tekstil Firması Örneği

Algılanan Dışsal Prestijin Çalışanların Duyguları Üzerine Etkisi: Bir Tekstil Firması Örneği

Makale Bilgileri

Dergi: İşletme ve Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi

Makalenin Başlığı: Exploring the Role of Perceived External Prestige in Employee’s Emotional Appeal: Evidence from a Textile Firm
[Algılanan Dışsal Prestijin Çalışanların Duyguları Üzerine Etkisi: Bir Tekstil Firması Örneği]

Yazar(lar): Aydem Ciftcioglu

Cilt: 1

Sayı: 4

Yıl: 2010

Sayfa: 85 – 96

ISSN: 1309-2448

Özet

Algılanan dışsal prestij kavramı örgüt biliminde yeni ve ilgi çekici bir kavram olmasına karşın, kavramın olumlu iş çıktıları ile olan ilişkisi yeterli düzeyde incelenmemiştir. Bu kapsamda çalışmada, çalışanlar tarafından algılanan örgütsel prestijin bireylerin çalıştıkları örgütlere ilişkin geliştirdikleri duygusal tepkileri nasıl etkilediği incelenmektedir. Bu çerçevede tekstil endüstrisinde faaliyet gösteren bir firmanın 200 çalışanını kapsayan bir saha çalışması yürütülmüştür. Deneklerin örgütsel bağlılıkları 6 ifadelik Meyer ve arkadaşları tarafından önerilen örgütsel bağlılık ölçeği (1990, 1991), örgütsel özdeşleşmeleri ve algıladıkları örgütsel (dışsal) prestij Mael ve Ashforth tarafından geliştirilen 6 ifadeden oluşan örgütsel özdeşleşme ve algılanan dışsal prestij ölçeği ile ölçümlendirilmiştir. Çalışmada ayrıca deneklerin iş tatminleri, Michigan Örgütsel Değerleme ölçeğinin kısa versiyonu ile değerlendirilmiştir. Hiyerarşik regresyon analizi kullanılarak ilgili değişkenler arsındaki etkileşim test edilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler çalışanların dışsal prestij algılamalarının, örgütsel bağlılıkları üzerinde iş tatmini ve örgütsel özdeşleşme değişkenlerinin tam aracı rolü ile etkili olduğunu göstermektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler: Algılanan dışsal prestij, Duygusal bağlılık, Örgütsel özdeşleşme, İş tatmini, İtibar, Hiyerarşik regresyon analizi

JEL Sınıflandırması: M10, M12

Abstract

Perceived external prestige (PEP) is an new interesting topic in the organizational literature however limited study have sought to investigate its’ impacts on employees working attitudes. The purpose of this paper is to investigate PEP influence on employee’s emotional appeals toward working organization. The data used in this study taken from 200 employees which were worked in well-known textile industry firm. Employees’ commitment to their organization was assessed with the six-item affective commitment instrument which was developed by Meyer et.al. (1990, 1991) and individual’s organizational identification and PEP were measured by Mael and Ashforth (1992) six-item organizational identification and external prestige scale where job satisfaction assessed with Michigan Organizational Evaluation Scale’s shorten sub-scales (Spector, 1997). Hierarchical regression analysis was used to estimate the relationship between PEP and positive work variables relationship. The results showed that PEP was an impact on affective commitment by full mediating role of job satisfaction and organizational identification.

Keywords: Perceived external prestige, Affective commitment, Organizational identification, Job satisfaction, Reputation, Hierarchical regression analysis

JEL Classification: M10, M12

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The Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment Flows in EU: Dynamic Panel Data Analysis

The Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment Flows in EU: Dynamic Panel Data Analysis

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Journal: Business and Economics Research Journal

Title of Article: AB’ye Doğrudan Yabancı Yatırım Girişlerini Belirleyen Faktörler: Dinamik Panel Veri Analizi
[The Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment Flows in EU: Dynamic Panel Data Analysis]

Author(s): Fatma Zeren, Suzan Ergun

Volume: 1

Number: 4

Year: 1

Page: 67 – 83

ISSN: 1309-2448

Abstract

The aim of this study is to modify the factors that effect the foreign direct investments (FDI) inflows to the European Union countries. These factors are investigated by using panel data analysis over the 1995-2007 periods. Empirical results show that beside the openness and development level, especially gross domestic growth rate increase the FDI inflows. On the other hand, it’s identified that current account balance and gross capital formation are negatively related to FDI inflows.

Keywords: Foreign direct investment, Gross domestic product, European Union, Dynamic panel data, System GMM method

JEL Classification: C23, F21

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AB’ye Doğrudan Yabancı Yatırım Girişlerini Belirleyen Faktörler: Dinamik Panel Veri Analizi

AB’ye Doğrudan Yabancı Yatırım Girişlerini Belirleyen Faktörler: Dinamik Panel Veri Analizi

Makale Bilgileri

Dergi: İşletme ve Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi

Makalenin Başlığı: AB’ye Doğrudan Yabancı Yatırım Girişlerini Belirleyen Faktörler: Dinamik Panel Veri Analizi
[The Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment Flows in EU: Dynamic Panel Data Analysis]

Yazar(lar): Fatma Zeren, Suzan Ergun

Cilt: 1

Sayı: 4

Yıl: 2010

Sayfa: 67 – 83

ISSN: 1309-2448

Özet

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Avrupa Birliği ülkelerine doğrudan yabancı yatırım girişlerinde rol oynayan unsurları belirlemektir. Bu unsurlar, 1995–2007 dönemi için dinamik panel veri yöntemi kullanılarak araştırılmıştır. Ampirik bulgular neticesinde, başta gayri safi yurtiçi hasıla artış oranı olmak üzere dışa açıklık oranı ve kalkınma seviyesinin doğrudan yabancı yatırım girişlerini artırdığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Cari işlemler dengesi ve brüt sermaye birikiminin ise, doğrudan yabancı yatırımlarla ters yönde ilişkili olduğu tespit edilmiştir.

Anahtar Kelimeler: Doğrudan yabancı yatırım, Gayri safi yurtiçi hasıla, Avrupa Birliği, Dinamik panel veri, Sistem GMM yöntemi

JEL Sınıflandırması: C23, F21

Abstract

The aim of this study is to modify the factors that effect the foreign direct investments (FDI) inflows to the European Union countries. These factors are investigated by using panel data analysis over the 1995-2007 periods. Empirical results show that beside the openness and development level, especially gross domestic growth rate increase the FDI inflows. On the other hand, it’s identified that current account balance and gross capital formation are negatively related to FDI inflows.

Keywords: Foreign direct investment, Gross domestic product, European Union, Dynamic panel data, System GMM method

JEL Classification: C23, F21

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Time-series Properties of Earnings and Their Relationship with Stock Prices in Brazil

Time-series Properties of Earnings and Their Relationship with Stock Prices in Brazil

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Journal: Business and Economics Research Journal

Title of Article: Time-series Properties of Earnings and Their Relationship with Stock Prices in Brazil

Author(s): Rene Coppe Pimentel, Iran Siqueira Lima

Volume: 1

Number: 4

Year: 1

Page: 43 – 65

ISSN: 1309-2448

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyze the firm-specific time-series properties of quarterly accounting earnings from 1995 to 2009. Based on the earning time-series process it is possible to develop robust forecasting models and to test the ability to approximate real capital market behaviour using accounting data. By analysing 71 listed Brazilian companies, we found evidence that the time series of quarterly accounting earnings in Brazil follow an autoregressive model (AR) and can be estimated (modelled) by using a seasonal component. Additionally, we found a significant relationship between earnings and stock prices, although the direction of the causality is not generally defined, which suggests that the earnings-return relationship must be analyzed at the firm-specific level.

Keywords: Emerging markets, Time series, Accounting earnings, Capital market, Valuation

JEL Classification: M41, G30

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Time-series Properties of Earnings and Their Relationship with Stock Prices in Brazil -TR

Time-series Properties of Earnings and Their Relationship with Stock Prices in Brazil -TR

Makale Bilgileri

Dergi: İşletme ve Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi

Makalenin Başlığı: Time-series Properties of Earnings and Their Relationship with Stock Prices in Brazil

Yazar(lar): Rene Coppe Pimentel, Iran Siqueira Lima

Cilt: 1

Sayı: 4

Yıl: 2010

Sayfa: 43 – 65

ISSN: 1309-2448

Özet

The aim of this paper is to analyze the firm-specific time-series properties of quarterly accounting earnings from 1995 to 2009. Based on the earning time-series process it is possible to develop robust forecasting models and to test the ability to approximate real capital market behaviour using accounting data. By analysing 71 listed Brazilian companies, we found evidence that the time series of quarterly accounting earnings in Brazil follow an autoregressive model (AR) and can be estimated (modelled) by using a seasonal component. Additionally, we found a significant relationship between earnings and stock prices, although the direction of the causality is not generally defined, which suggests that the earnings-return relationship must be analyzed at the firm-specific level.

Anahtar Kelimeler: Emerging markets, Time series, Accounting earnings, Capital market, Valuation

JEL Sınıflandırması: M41, G30

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The Role of Development Agency in an Innovative-Based Regional Development Process

The Role of Development Agency in an Innovative-Based Regional Development Process

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Journal: Business and Economics Research Journal

Title of Article: Yenilik Temelli Bir Bölgesel Gelişme Sürecinde Kalkınma Ajanslarının Yeri
[The Role of Development Agency in an Innovative-Based Regional Development Process]

Author(s): Cem Okan Tuncel, Hasan Bakir

Volume: 1

Number: 4

Year: 1

Page: 19-41

ISSN: 1309-2448

Abstract

In this study, the role of development agencies, in the innovative based regional development process, in the context of Turkey as an example, will be examined. In today’s information age economy, regional development can be achieved through canalizing regional sources to the technological development activities which will provide some competitive advantages. Innovation, which can be defined as the creation of new ideas and their implementation to economic activities, is the main source of long run economic growth performance. That the regions become prominent as the main fact of the information intensity capitalism has brought forward some changes and conversion in the regional policies as well. The aim of this study is to examine the role of the regional development agencies in the regional development policies in which the innovation process in Turkey is the determiner and to offer suggestions by relying on the EU experience.

Keywords: Development Agency, Innovation focused regional approaches, Regional development, Regional innovation system

JEL Classification: R11, R38, R58

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