Umar Bala, Badamasi Salihu Uba, Adamu Yahuza Haruna
{"title":"Managing the Nigerian Economy through Fiscal Deficit","authors":"Umar Bala, Badamasi Salihu Uba, Adamu Yahuza Haruna","doi":"10.33093/ijomfa.4.2.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33093/ijomfa.4.2.3","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined how fiscal deficit, exchange rate, and inflation rate impacted the economic growth of the Nigerian economy from 1980 to 2019. The cointegration connection in the study was discovered using the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bound test. The analysis found that, while inflation and the exchange rate have a positive and significant relationship with the Nigerian economy, the fiscal deficit has a negative but relatively insignificant effect on the country's GDP. The Nigerian government should stabilise the currency's external value and prevent it from falling in value in the short term. Such policies should be developed to encourage people to pay taxes while providing incentives to those who abide. The government should lower lender interest rates to boost small domestic investors to make investments and create jobs while increasing government revenue. Government agencies should reduce luxuries and wasteful spending to avoid a fiscal deficit.","PeriodicalId":303842,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128087436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the Role of Technology in Brunei Darussalam's Public Sector during Strategy Implementation","authors":"Afiqah Amin","doi":"10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.1","url":null,"abstract":"The paper explores and isolates factors related to the role of technology during strategy implementation in the public sector. In pursuit of the objective, the actor-network theory (ANT) is used to explore the relationship between the entities in the public sector in using technology to implement strategy, which does not just involve the technical aspect but also the behavioural and organizational aspects. A qualitative exploratory study can better understand the role of technology infrastructure in the public sector by analysing the conceptions of organizational players that require technology to implement the strategy. Technology infrastructure in the public sector was perceived as an instrument for the employees in the public sector to implement the strategy. In terms of organizational context, technology availability could help them implement the strategy by shortening the time for activities under the strategy. For instance, it can streamline government procedures and provide high-quality public services. Concerning the behaviour context, the behaviour of the employees in the implementing agencies needed to be in line with the technology available where technology is viewed as an enabler and facilitator of behaviour that requires a perception of the system. This study contributes to the present body of knowledge by augmenting the current understanding of the role of technology infrastructure during strategy implementation in the public sector through the ANT view. Evidence confirms that the technology infrastructure does not just influence its technological context, but has an influence on the implementing agencies' organizational and behavioural context.","PeriodicalId":303842,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting","volume":"68 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117129296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mastering Consumer Conversion: Unveiling the Management of E-Commerce Purchase Intentions","authors":"Anusuyah Subbarao, Nasreen Khan, Nirmala Devi","doi":"10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.9","url":null,"abstract":"The global market structure has undergone significant transformations due to the widespread integration of information technology. As a result, electronic commerce has emerged, propelled by technological advancements, and has established itself as a fundamental pillar of the digital economy. This research paper aims to provide a thorough analysis and evaluation of various scholarly works and studies concerning digital shopping and explore the factors that impact consumers' purchasing behaviour on e-commerce sites. The quantitative method was used to analyse the connection between price consciousness, trustworthiness, business competency with customer buying inclination, perceived convenience and effectiveness. The findings reveal that trustworthiness and the results indicate that consumer buying inclination in e-commerce sites is positively influenced by factors such as trustworthiness, as well as the perceived convenience and effectiveness.","PeriodicalId":303842,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128316032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perceptions of Islamic Banking among Post Millennials: A Study on Muslim Students","authors":"Aysa Siddika, Abdullah Sarwar, Fouzia Khan","doi":"10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.2","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to understand the perception of Islamic banking among post millennials Muslim students and explore their expectations towards Islamic Shariah compliant banking. The study uses qualitative method to understand respondents’ subjective views. Semi-structured interviews are used among the Muslim students studying at public and private universities in Malaysia. Twelve students were selected using purposive sampling.\u0000The analysis revealed that religious motives, efficient services, and convenience in terms of online banking and ATM services are factors in bank selection. The study found that the students’ perceptions of their understanding of Islamic banking are not sufficient, and there is a gap in the understanding of the mechanism of Islamic banking operations. Most of the existing literature is on the customer satisfaction, customer behaviour and service quality. However, there are little research on the perceptions of Islamic banking among the students who are post millennials. This study focus on the new generation’s perception of Islamic banking and attempts to fill this gap. The findings of the present study can be used as a reference in future studies in the area of perceptions among students or post millennials.","PeriodicalId":303842,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132327686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yawei He, Sunita Lylia Hamdan, Sellywati Mohd Faizal
{"title":"Knowledge Mapping of Board Governance Research: A Visual Analysis Using CiteSpace","authors":"Yawei He, Sunita Lylia Hamdan, Sellywati Mohd Faizal","doi":"10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.10","url":null,"abstract":"Based on the bibliometric and visualization analysis of relevant board governance research literature from 2003 to 2022, this study summarizes and outlines the knowledge structure, hot topics, and future research directions in the field of board governance. The research findings indicate that the publication volume in the field of board governance has shown an exponential growth trend, which highlights the increasing importance and research demand in this area. Company performance has become a critical topic in the field of board governance research. Furthermore, collaboration and communication among research institutions promote knowledge sharing and enhance the quality of board governance research. Through keyword clustering and burst analysis, corporate governance, ownership, and firm performance are identified as crucial keywords in the field of board governance, highlighting researchers' emphasis on improving corporate governance systems, optimizing ownership structures, and enhancing firm performance. Moreover, gender diversity, boards of directors, and corporate governance are identified as research hotspots, indicating scholars' attention to board structures and institutional designs, as well as the value of female directors' participation in board governance. Finally, sustainable development and green governance are recognized as frontier trends in board governance research, underscoring the importance placed on corporate social responsibility and environmental impact, as well as the role of boards in driving sustainable development. These research findings provide important insights for academia, practitioners, and policymakers, driving the development of board governance theories and continuous improvements in practice to achieve sustainable development goals for companies.","PeriodicalId":303842,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127980251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors Affecting Customer Satisfaction on Online Shopping: An Empirical Study","authors":"Yok Yan Fong, B. Tan, T. Lau","doi":"10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.4","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examines the effect of website layout, privacy and security, customer experience, customer service, and product delivery service on online shopping satisfaction in Malaysia. With swift economic development and advanced digital technology infrastructure, online shopping in Malaysia is undergoing transformation. Businesses are advised to change their business operation towards digitalization. In this study, the survey link containing the questionnaire was sent to 300 respondents randomly via several online social media platforms. As a result, 257 responses were received with 85.67% of the response rate. Based on the findings from the multiple regression analysis, website design, customer experience, and product delivery service all had a significant impact on online shopping satisfaction. Further investigation also revealed that website layout was the most important determinant of satisfaction. Therefore, it is critical for online retailers to better understand their online customers' preferences to create better customer values that lead to customer satisfaction and the development of long-term profitable relationships.","PeriodicalId":303842,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127985202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ling Ling Leong, Chin Wei Chong, Muhammad Sabbir Rahman, Geok Chew Gan
{"title":"Organizational Fear: Barriers to Effective Performance among Malaysian Fresh Graduates’ Employee","authors":"Ling Ling Leong, Chin Wei Chong, Muhammad Sabbir Rahman, Geok Chew Gan","doi":"10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.7","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this research study is to determine the factors, i.e., childhood socialization, institutional socialization, cultural socialization, fear of workplace penalty and afraid of getting terminated from work of organizational fear that influence the effective performance among the Malaysian fresh graduate employees. Data were collected from 119 fresh graduate employees who have their jobs in their first year in organization and data was analysed by using statistical analyses. The findings show that all the factors (childhood socialization, institutional socialization, cultural socialization, fear of workplace penalty and afraid of getting terminated from work) have significant relationships with effective performance. Among these, cultural socialization has the strongest relationship with effective performance. The empirical findings highlight factors of organizational fears that might affect the effectiveness of organizational performance. It also provides recommendations for organizations to reduce employee fear for better performance in achieving individual and company goals. This study provides insight into the important factors for organisational fear which ultimately lead to a better understanding to improve performance among fresh graduates’ employees in Malaysia.","PeriodicalId":303842,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115526131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Macroeconomic Determinants of Non-Performing Loans in Malaysia","authors":"Hui Ying Tan, Tuck Cheong Tang","doi":"10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.6","url":null,"abstract":"This study re-examines the macroeconomic variables those explaining the outstanding balance of non-performing loans (NPL) in Malaysia, namely interest rate, unemployment rate, output, and price level. It covers 11 financing sectors between commercial and Islamic banks, for examples, primary agriculture, electricity, gas and water supply, manufacturing, household sectors, and so on. The data covers monthly observations for the period 2019-2021. Given non-stationarity property in nature for the variables, the ordinary least square (OLS) estimator applies for the first-differenced variables. The empirical results show that higher output reduces overall NPL including of Islamic banks but is inelastic. The past NPL explains the recent outstanding balance. The macroeconomic variables explain the most for primary agriculture, construction, mining & quarrying, transport, storage & communication, and other sector. This study also provides some relevant policy implications.","PeriodicalId":303842,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129395946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Necessity of Financial Literacy for Women Business Triumph: A Qualitative Study","authors":"Nur Iylia Syafiqah Abdul Malik Abdul Malik","doi":"10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.8","url":null,"abstract":"Women entrepreneurs continue to be the torchbearers of society and nations in their pursuit of economic growth and social development through employment creation, innovation and poverty reduction. Nonetheless, financial literacy is an intangible resource that is required for growth, success, and long-term competitive advantage. However, a notable hindrance to the progress of women entrepreneurs is the absence of adequate financial literacy. The objective of this research was to ascertain the importance of financial literacy concerning the achievement of women entrepreneurs. In order to achieve the research objectives, a qualitative investigation was conducted, wherein interview data was gathered according to the OECD core competencies framework on financial literacy for entrepreneurs from a sample of twenty-three women entrepreneurs. The participants were selected based on the criteria of having a business that has been operational for at least five years. The results indicate that financial literacy considering the three dimensions assessed: financial knowledge, skills and attitude significantly influences the efficacy of women entrepreneurship. Consequently, it is recommended that women entrepreneurs engage in group-based and targeted training programmes to acquire the necessary skills to enhance their financial literacy.","PeriodicalId":303842,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115743785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhammad Afif Fathullah, Anusuyah Subbarao, Saravanan Muthaiyah
{"title":"A Systematic Review: Risk Management of Cloud Computing Projects in Healthcare","authors":"Muhammad Afif Fathullah, Anusuyah Subbarao, Saravanan Muthaiyah","doi":"10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33093/ijomfa.2023.4.2.5","url":null,"abstract":"Cloud computing has become a major driver for innovation in this technological age. All sectors around the world have increasingly moved towards cloud adoption including the healthcare sector. However, cloud computing projects with other IT projects come with their own set of risks that could be costly for organizations if they materialized. This study aims to provide an understanding of the risks of cloud computing projects in healthcare by using a systematic literature review augmented by the constant comparison method.63 articles from five major databases written from the year 2010 to 2022 were reviewed as they are related to cloud computing projects. More specifically, this study shows 198 unique indicators that were categorized into risks, threats, vulnerabilities, probabilities, consequences, and control procedure categories which then were classified into 13 distinct risk classes that can be found in such projects.","PeriodicalId":303842,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135164472","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}