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An Eye Toward the Future: Examining the Relationship Between Future Time Perspective and College Student Employment in the United States

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	An Eye Toward the Future: Examining the Relationship Between Future Time Perspective and College Student Employment in the United States
Author(s):	Christopher Manner
Volume:	11
Number:	4
Year:	2020
Page:	925-938
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.290

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of future time perspective (FTP) on college student employment. The research data were collected using an online survey that was distributed to randomly selected participants at a university in the southeastern United States. A total of 219 undergraduate students participated in the study. Logistic regression analysis revealed that FTP exerts a significant influence on whether a student works while in college. Students higher in FTP were more likely to be employed. In addition, gender was found to moderate the relationship between FTP and college student employment, with the relationship being stronger for males than for females. The present research not only contributes to our understanding of college student employment, but it also has important implications for leaders in higher education. Faculty and administrators should recognize and appreciate that working college students are not only earning income to meet short term financial needs, but they also perceive employment as a means of improving their long-term future earnings. Internship and work-study coordinators could identify and target future-oriented students when recruiting quality candidates. To the extent that FTP is malleable, colleges and universities might consider prompting a greater orientation toward the future in those students who are not so inclined in order to spark greater interest in work-related programs.

Keywords:

College Student Employment, Future Time Perspective, Logistic Regression, Gender

JEL Classification:

I20, J22, J24

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Intergenerational Transmission and the Impact of Mothers-in-Law in the Turkish Labor Market: The Case of Izmir

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	Intergenerational Transmission and the Impact of Mothers-in-Law in the Turkish Labor Market: The Case of Izmir
Author(s):	Deger Eryar, Hasan Tekguc
Volume:	11
Number:	4
Year:	2020
Page:	907-923
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.289

Abstract

This paper examines the presence of intergenerational transmission in the Turkish labor market with respect to the association between labor market activity of women and work experience of their mothers-in-law. By utilizing a representative unique household labor force survey from İzmir, this study provides statistically significant results for the association above even after taking into account many socioeconomic factors such as parental education and the household characteristics. Our major findings show that the presence of a working mother-in-law increases the probability of women’s labor force participation rate by 11 percentage points. Our results are robust when we use different dependent variables such as employment rate and being a regular employee in non-agricultural sector. The labor market experience of women’s own mothers turns out to affect rather indirectly through human capital investment for their daughters. The impact of working mothers-in-law on women’s labor market activity is not homogeneous across all educational categories. This association is particularly significant among women with lower educational attainment (at most 8 years of schooling).

Keywords:

Intergenerational Transmission, Female Labor Supply, Marriage, Labor Force Participation, Gender, Cultural Attitudes

JEL Classification:

J22, J62, J12

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The Effect of Job Insecurity, Working Conditions and Occupational Social Status on The Intention to Quit Occupation

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	The Effect of Job Insecurity, Working Conditions and Occupational Social Status on The Intention to Quit Occupation
Author(s):	Handan Ozcelik-Bozkurt, Ali Turan Bayram
Volume:	11
Number:	3
Year:	2020
Page:	891-905
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.288

Abstract

In this research; the effects of job insecurity, working conditions and occupational social status perceptions of tourism educated accommodation establishment employees on their intention to quit the profession were investigated. For this purpose, the relevant literature was examined, information about the variables was presented, determinations were made for the relationship between variables, and a research model was created. Confirmatory factor analysis and path analysis were applied to variables through structural equation modeling. In order to test the model, a survey was conducted with 392 employees in 18 different four and five star accommodation establishments in Antalya. As a result of the research in which hypotheses are tested using structural equation modeling, it was concluded that job insecurity and bad working conditions had a positive effect on the intention to quit the occupation and the high level of professional social status perception had a negative effect on intention to quit the occupation. In this direction various suggestions were made to employers, sector representatives and relevant management units of the country.

Keywords:

Job Insecurity, Working Conditions, Occupational Social Status, Intention to Quit Occupation, Tourism

JEL Classification:

J24, J81, Z13, J63, l84

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The Relationship between Organizational Ethical Climate and Employee Voice Behaviour: The Mediating Role of Psychological Safety

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	The Relationship between Organizational Ethical Climate and Employee Voice Behaviour: The Mediating Role of Psychological Safety
Author(s):	Mesut Soyalin, Canan Nur Karabey
Volume:	11
Number:	3
Year:	2020
Page:	875-889
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.287

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationships among organizational ethical climate, psychological safety and employee voice behaviour. The effect of perceived organizational ethical climate on employee voice behaviour through psychological safety was investigated. In the theoretical framework, the concepts of organizational ethical climate, psychological safety and employee voice behaviour were explained respectively. To test the hypotheses, data were gathered through a survey conducted on 409 employees working at health sector in Siirt province. Data were analyzed by using SPSS and factor, correlation and regression analyzes were performed. In the analyzes performed, the employee voice was addressed in two dimensions: promotive and prohibitive voice. According to the findings of the research, organizational ethical climate positively affects employee voice behaviour and psychological safety. Moreover, it was observed that the effect of perceived organizational ethical climate on employee voice is partially mediated by psychological safety.

Keywords:

Organizational Ethical Climate, Employee Voice Behaviour, Psychological Safety, Promotive Voice, Prohibitive Voice

JEL Classification:

M10, M12, M14

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The Effect of Emotional Labor Behaviors of Employees on Burnout Syndrome and Intention to Quit: A Research in the Ready-made Clothing Sector

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	The Effect of Emotional Labor Behaviors of Employees on Burnout Syndrome and Intention to Quit: A Research in the Ready-made Clothing Sector
Author(s):	Derya Keles, Esra Aydin Goktepe
Volume:	11
Number:	3
Year:	2020
Page:	855-873
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.286

Abstract

Employees in the service sector are expected to make intensive emotional labor behaviors to ensure customer satisfaction. In this study, the effects of service sector salespeople’s emotional labor behaviors on burnout syndrome and intention to quit were investigated. The sample of this study is the salespeople working in street stores or shopping malls stores in four different districts (Sisli, Bakırkoy, Beylikduzu, Bayrampasa) of four different ready-made clothing brands in Istanbul. The research methodology was determined as quantitative research and 296 salespeople participated in the research. As a result of the research, it was determined that the surface acting and close behavior dimensions of emotional labor behaviors increased the burnout syndrome and intention to quit. In addition, the in-depth behavior dimension was not significantly associated with burnout syndrome and intention to quit.

Keywords:

Emotional Labor Behavior, Burnout, Intention to Quit

JEL Classification:

M12, M54

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Submissiveness to Organizational Authority: Adaptation of Dezoort and Roskos-Ewoldsen Scale

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	Submissiveness to Organizational Authority: Adaptation of Dezoort and Roskos-Ewoldsen Scale
Author(s):	Gokhan Turkoz, Bilge Aksay, Utku Gugercin
Volume:	11
Number:	3
Year:	2020
Page:	841-854
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.285

Abstract

Despite the comprehensive research on authority and authoritarianism in management and organization field, studies on submissiveness are rather scarce. Furthermore, no scale focusing on submission to authority in the workplace was adapted to Turkish to our knowledge. Nevertheless, determining the submission levels of employees to orders, including the inappropriate ones, would provide beneficial clues for an effective management process. In this context, this study aims to adapt Submissiveness to Organizational Authority Scale developed by DeZoort and Roskos-Ewoldsen (1997) into Turkish. A survey was conducted among 257 white-collar employees. The data was analyzed by using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. In order to assess construct (convergent and discriminant) validity of the scale, four different (sub)scales were used. These were Locus of Control Scale (Belief in an Unjust World), Authority Behavior Inventory (Respect for Institutional Authority), Rahim Organizational Conflict Inventory (Form-A, Obliging), and Dean’s Alienation Scale (Normlessness). The findings of the study suggested that the scale is a reliable and valid measurement tool, consisting of 2 dimensions. The findings highlight the impacts of cultural and linguistic issues on the adaptation process.

Keywords:

Submissiveness, Authority, Authoritarianism, Organizational Authority, Scale Adaptation

JEL Classification:

D23, M12

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Who is guilty? Evaluation of the Relationship Between Impulsive Buying Behavior and Food Waste from Perspective of Attribution Theory

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	Who is guilty? Evaluation of the Relationship Between Impulsive Buying Behavior and Food Waste from Perspective of Attribution Theory
Author(s):	Gulnil Aydin, Sabahattin Celik
Volume:	11
Number:	3
Year:	2020
Page:	823-839
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.284

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between impulsive buying behavior and food waste, and to whom (to themselves, to other individuals in the family, to marketing professionals) consumers showing impulsive buying behavior attribute responsibility/crime as a result of waste. For this purpose, the survey method was used to collect data in the study. Data was collected from 324 participants. Findings obtained as a result of factor analysis, cluster analysis and t-tests applied to the data -although there was a relationship between impulsive buying tendency and waste of food- pointed out that this relationship is not waste-increasing. In addition, compared to those who show impulsive buying tendency and those with a tendency to planned buying; it was observed that they accused marketing practitioners more about wastage. In the light of the findings obtained in the conclusion of the study, suggestions were presented to the marketing practitioners.

Keywords:

Waste of Food, Impulsive Buying, Attribution Theory, Locus of Control, Emotion

JEL Classification:

M31, Q01, Q13

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The Effect of The E-Commerce Companies’ Benevolence, Integrity and Competence Characteristics on Consumers’ Perceived Trust, Purchase Intention and Attitudinal Loyalty

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	The Effect of The E-Commerce Companies’ Benevolence, Integrity and Competence Characteristics on Consumers’ Perceived Trust, Purchase Intention and Attitudinal Loyalty
Author(s):	Erkan Ozdemir, Mine Sonmezay
Volume:	11
Number:	3
Year:	2020
Page:	807-821
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.283

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to reveal the effect of consumer perceptions on the benevolence, integrity and competence of e-commerce companies on consumers’ perceived trust, purchase intention and attitudinal loyalty. The research data were collected by online survey method. The convenience sampling method was used in the study. The research was conducted between November 29 and December 29, 2019. As a result of the data collection process, 297 questionnaires were collected. The research model was tested with structural equation modeling by using Smart PLS. As a result of the research, significant effects of the integrity and competence characteristics of e-commerce companies on the perceived trust by the consumers was found. However, effect of the benevolence of e-commerce companies on the consumers’ perceived trust wasn’t found. As a result of the research, it was found that the perceived trust has significant effect on the purchase intention and the purchase intention has a significant effect on attitudinal loyalty. As a conclusion, e-commerce companies should improve benevolence, integrity and competence which are the antecedent variables affecting trust in order to increase the consumers’ perceived trust. As the perceived trust increases, the level of purchase and attitudinal loyalty of consumers will increase considerably.

Keywords:

B2C, Benevolence, Competence, Integrity, Perceived Trust, Purchase Intention, Attitudinal Loyalty

JEL Classification:

M30, M31, L81

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A Study on Consumers’ Usage Behavior of the Bank’s Mobile Payment APPs in Taiwan

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	A Study on Consumers’ Usage Behavior of the Bank’s Mobile Payment APPs in Taiwan
Author(s):	Pih-Shuw Chen, Jia-Jan Lee, Sheng-Ju Huang, Che Liang Lin
Volume:	11
Number:	3
Year:	2020
Page:	793-805
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.282

Abstract

With the advancement of smart phones, the rise of mobile payments has become a new payment method for consumers. The purpose of this study is to use structural equation model to verify the factors that affect consumers’ behavior in using bank’s mobile payment applications (APPs), so as to provide recommendations as main reference to enhance bank’s mobile payment APPs. In this study, the research subjects were consumers who have used mobile payments APPs, a total of 300 valid responses were collected. The results show that security has a significant positive impact on perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use; perceived ease of use has a significant positive impact on perceived usefulness. Both of perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use have significantly positive influences on functional consumption value. Furthermore, functional consumption value and perceived usefulness have significant positive effect on usage behavior. As a result, banks are recommended to continually increase cooperative merchants that can use their mobile payments APPs, support for various operating systems of mobile phones, facilitate transaction speeds, ensure personal information, and provide user friendly interfaces.

Keywords:

Bank’s Mobile Payment APPs, Security, Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, Functional Consumption Value

JEL Classification:

G21, G41 M31

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The Influence of Gamification on Online Consumers’ Attitude and Intention to Purchase Fast Moving Consumer Goods

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	The Influence of Gamification on Online Consumers’ Attitude and Intention to Purchase Fast Moving Consumer Goods
Author(s):	Kaouther Dhahak, Farid Huseynov
Volume:	11
Number:	3
Year:	2020
Page:	769-791
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.281

Abstract

In the world of business, gamification is considered to be a quick-rising technique, with numerous organizations embracing gaming techniques and game-style rewards to grow customer interest and engagement and influence customer’s attitude toward their brands. This study has investigated the factors of gamification influencing online customers’ attitudes and intentions to purchase fast moving consumer goods (FMCG). This study presents a research model based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and previous empirical studies. There are seven factors in this model which are perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, perceived enjoyment, perceived social influence, perceived trust, attitude and intention. Four out of seven factors are independent variables and attitude is mediator variable in the proposed research model. This study used quantitative research techniques and study data was collected from 200 participants who downloaded the gamified Oreo application, played with the app for certain duration, and later filled the study questionnaire. Collected data were analyzed with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) in AMOS statistical software. In this study, it has been found that perceived usefulness, perceived social influence, and perceived enjoyment positively influence attitude. However, it has been found that perceived ease of use does not influence attitude and perceived usefulness does not influence purchase intention. Trust and perceived ease of use have been found to positively influence perceived usefulness yet perceived enjoyment has not been found to influence perceived usefulness.

Keywords:

Gamification, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Technology Acceptance Model, Brand Attitude, Purchase Intention

JEL Classification:

M31, O32, Q55

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