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14
Jun
2012

M-services Adoption in Oman Using Technology Acceptance Modeling Approach

Communications of the IBIMA
M-services (Mobile services) and commerce are growing rapidly with the explosive growth of mobile devices, technologies and networks. Hence, many enterprises use them to grow revenue, reduce costs, maintain their competitive edge and achieve high performance. This advancement in mobile technologies has also influenced many…
14
Jun
2012

A Model for Adoption of ICT in Jordanian Higher Education Institutions: An Empirical Study

Journal of e-Learning and Higher Education
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a major role in modern universities by facilitating and improving the educational system to be in line with the information technology age. The higher education sector in Jordan is considered as one of the most influential sectors that develop…
13
Jun
2012

How Does Regret Influence Consumer’s Behavior?

Journal of Organizational Management Studies
Regret is not only an emotional reaction to the bad results of decision but also a powerful force that motivates and directs one’s behavior. In this paper, we studied the impact of regret on the post decision-making behavior of the consumer. A qualitative study was…
12
Jun
2012

Fostering Niches among SMEs in Malaysia through Organizational Commitment, Leadership, Organizational Culture and Job Satisfaction

Journal of Innovation Management in Small and Medium Enterprises
Niche creation is a challenge among firms regardless of size, ownership and the kind of product/service they offer. Once it is created, fostering such niche becomes a greater issue. In this paper, we focused on the SMEs in emerging markets particularly in Malaysia. By using…
11
Jun
2012

Enhancing Semantic and Social Navigation in Information-Rich Virtual Worlds

International Journal of Interactive worlds
Virtual Worlds are a popular medium for communication and collaboration in 3D and they are being utilized as shared information spaces in various application areas, such as education, culture and entertainment. Being presented as 3D visualization spaces they adopt a spatial model of navigation, in…
11
Jun
2012

Context-Aware Cloud Computing for Construction Collaboration

Journal of Cloud Computing
The construction industry has been characterised by fragmentation, lack of integration and complexities in processes and activities. These characteristics could threaten the delivery of project objectives which could ultimately have a negative impact on construction project success. The construction industry is associated with numerous activities,…
07
Jun
2012

Empirical Study on the Efficiency of the Companies Financing Process through Statistical Analysis

Communications of the IBIMA
The current economic context, characterized by strong slippages, at the real and financial flows, request, in order to maintain stability and favorable evolution of the enterprise, a fair and efficient substantiation of the decision process. Such need is found, especially, in the area of corporate…
06
Jun
2012

Graph Colouring and Clustering Heuristic Approach for Minimizing Examination Duration: A Case Study

IBIMA Business Review
Exam timetable is difficult to be done manually due to several factors such as dual academic calendar, larger student enrolments, constraints among invigilators and limitations of resources. At tertiary education, preparing exam timetable is very critical in order to ensure that all students are able…
04
Jun
2012

The Effects of Electronic Service Context on Customer’s Quality Perception

Journal of Internet and e-business Studies
This analytical paper highlights how the costumer’s quality perception could be deeply impacted by the integration of electronic supply service additionally to other distribution channels. Based on an analysis of the changes the electronic context has induced, it emphasizes the modifications of the traditional characteristics…
03
Jun
2012

Regional Disparity Analysis: The Case of Romania

Journal of Eastern Europe Research in Business and Economics
The present research has several starting points. First, the researchers have considered the strong regional tradition of Romania. Second, the research takes account of the must and need of applying sustainable regional development policies, the European objective being to reduce disparities, which were quite deepened…