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{"title":"The mediating role of risk tolerance in the relationship between behavioural factors of small investors and investment decisions in the saudi stock market","authors":"Hoda Ahmed Ibraheem Abdelnabi, Mostafa Salah Mohamed Elmokadem","doi":"10.24052/bmr/v15nu01/art-05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24052/bmr/v15nu01/art-05","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study was to examine the mediating role of risk tolerance in the relationship between behavioural factors of small investors and investment decisions in the Saudi stock market. A random sample of small investors in the Saudi stock market was selected, with a sample size of 384 investors. Descriptive statistical methods such as mean, standard deviation, and frequencies were used to describe the study variables, and the mediation regression analysis was employed to test the study hypotheses. The main findings of the study revealed that individual investors' risk tolerance acts as a partial mediator in the relationship between behavioural factors and investment decision-making in the stock market. There is a significant relationship between the behavioural factors of small investors and their ability to make investment decisions in the Saudi stock market. Additionally, there is a significant relationship between risk tolerance of small investors and their investment decisions in the Saudi stock market. Based on the study findings, several recommendations were proposed, including the consideration of behavioural factors and risk tolerance of small investors by brokers and financial advisors in the Saudi stock market when providing advice and guidance on financial investments. They should also provide information based on accurate securities analysis to facilitate sound investment decisions in the Saudi stock market.","PeriodicalId":323589,"journal":{"name":"The Business and Management Review","volume":"107 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141125708","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":"On some confirmations in genomic entrepreneurship","authors":"Jo Ann Rolle, J. Satpathy","doi":"10.24052/bmr/v15nu01/art-16","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24052/bmr/v15nu01/art-16","url":null,"abstract":"Entrepreneurship is an intricate phenotype. Are entrepreneurs born or made or developed or adopted? What makes an entrepreneur think outside the box and pursuing avant-garde paths to attain entrepreneurial goals? Alvin Toffler mentioned of various ‘Waves’ viz. Agrarian, Industrial and so on. Economics and Business Management, today, is experiencing inestimable waves viz. Heterodox Wave, Genetic Wave, Molecular Wave, Cellular Wave, Hereditary Wave, [‘Infoplosion’ or ‘Info-Tectonics’ Wave, Capability Approach Wave, Institutional Wave, Behavioral / Experimental Wave [Cognitive and Emotional dimensions / Develops and uses experiments typically with human subjects], Evolutionary Wave, Cognitive Wave, Information Wave , Artificial [Synthetic and / or Fabricated] Intelligence Wave and Neuro Wave, to list a few, from a rational perspective. Of central interest in this paper is Managerial Business - Economics Wave. It deals with, with complex, deep-rooted problems, gears and technique to dissect market demand, assess expenses, establish pricing strategies, assess risks, and appreciate competitive dynamics. Is entrepreneurship a genetic trait? Of recent origin is emergence of incorporating genetic and biological markers into entrepreneurship. Issue that confronts is; is there a need to sync molecular genetics and entrepreneurial business data to genomic entrepreneurship; under umbrella of ‘Genoeconomics’? Does this mean that entrepreneurship is in genes? Do genes determine entrepreneurial success? Can genetics or molecular genetics and entrepreneurial data predict response to multifarious behavioral intercession? Can genetics calculate retort to intricate behavioral interference? Are genetic markers of interest for entrepreneurship research? What challenges occur when analyzing genetically informative facts? How, if at all, should entrepreneurs use and combine molecular genetics and business data? What challenges arise when analyzing genetically informative data? The moot issue is; can entrepreneurship be genetic? Can an entrepreneur be ‘genetically-inclined’? One debatable question is; why do entrepreneurial parents have entrepreneurial children? What kinds of opportunities will genetic mapping of entrepreneur offer business entities? Do the big Five Personality Traits [Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agree-Ableness and Neuroticism] play a role? Do genetic factors influence tendency to acquire skills and develop attributes relevant to entrepreneurship? Is it crucial to emphasize that a genetic predisposition to entrepreneurship should definitely, unequivocally, not be confounded with genetic determinism? This paper aims to seek a conceptualistic conformation to the above issues","PeriodicalId":323589,"journal":{"name":"The Business and Management Review","volume":"102 30","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141125039","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":"Freight logistics in Africa: information and technology as beacons","authors":"Joash Mageto, Rose Luke","doi":"10.24052/bmr/v15nu01/art-11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24052/bmr/v15nu01/art-11","url":null,"abstract":"Movement of freight globally is complex due to the vast distances between countries, the in-transit perils, high costs, and challenges in meeting customer delivery timelines. Freight logistics within Africa is even more complex given the limited logistics infrastructure, varied regulations between countries, poor security and the high cost of transport. The purpose of this paper is to explore the status of academic literature on freight logistics in Africa and examine the potential of advanced information technologies in enhancing the logistics sector. The paper utilised the scoping literature review technique to select relevant documents. The freight logistics sector in Africa can be termed as struggling, it is among the least efficient globally. The lack of valid data on the various logistics components makes it difficult for stakeholders to plan for efficiency and effectiveness. The need for country specific technologies to address its unique challenges is emphasized. The smooth flow of goods across countries can only be achieved through collaboration among countries and investments in logistics infrastructure as well as technology. The study underscores the need for data-driven decision-making, context-specific technologies, and collaboration to improve Africa's freight logistics. The current study has explored the freight logistics literature focusing on Africa, not only to unearth the challenges, but also propose likely solutions. While the current study is limited to published literature, further research should empirically explore impactful technologies, compare countries' situations, and involve policymakers for comprehensive solutions.","PeriodicalId":323589,"journal":{"name":"The Business and Management Review","volume":"104 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141124731","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":"Genoeconomics: Decoding the genetic basis of entrepreneurial success","authors":"Jo- Anne Rolle, J. Satpath","doi":"10.24052/bmr/v15nu01/art-15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24052/bmr/v15nu01/art-15","url":null,"abstract":"This paper explores the emerging intersection of genomics, neuroscience, and entrepreneurship. Specifically, it examines if and how genetic factors and neurobiological processes influence entrepreneurial behaviors and success. The key questions addressed are: 1) Is there a genetic basis for the entrepreneurial mindset? 2) Can genetic markers and neuroimaging data predict entrepreneurial outcomes? 3) What challenges arise when combining genetic, neuroscientific, and business data? 4) How can entrepreneurs utilize insights from genomics and neuroscience? The paper argues that synchronizing molecular genetics with behavioral data can offer new causal explanations for entrepreneurial cognition under the umbrella of \"genoeconomics.\" However, there are methodological difficulties in analyzing genetically informative data. It cautions against genetic determinism while highlighting opportunities from mapping genetic entrepreneurial proclivities. Entrepreneurship is an intricate phenotype. Are entrepreneurs born or made or developed or adopted? What makes an entrepreneur think outside the box and pursuing avant-garde paths to attain entrepreneurial goals? Alvin Toffler mentioned of various ‘Waves’ viz. Agrarian, Industrial and so on. Economics and Business Management, today, is experiencing inestimable waves viz. Heterodox Wave, Genetic Wave, Molecular Wave, Cellular Wave, Hereditary Wave, [‘Infoplosion’ or ‘Info-Tectonics’ Wave, Capability Approach Wave, Institutional Wave, Behavioral / Experimental Wave [Cognitive and Emotional dimensions / Develops and uses experiments typically with human subjects], Evolutionary Wave, Cognitive Wave, Information Wave , Artificial [Synthetic and / or Fabricated] Intelligence Wave and Neuro Wave, to list a few, from a rational perspective. Of central interest in this paper is Managerial Business - Economics Wave. It deals with, with complex, deep-rooted problems, gears and technique to dissect market demand, assess expenses, establish pricing strategies, assess risks, and appreciate competitive dynamics. Is entrepreneurship a genetic trait? Of recent origin is emergence of incorporating genetic and biological markers into entrepreneurship. Issue that confronts is, is there a need to sync molecular genetics and entrepreneurial business data to genomic entrepreneurship; under umbrella of ‘Genoeconomics’? Does this mean that entrepreneurship is in genes? Do genes determine entrepreneurial success? Can genetics or molecular genetics and entrepreneurial data predict response to multifarious behavioral intercession? Can genetics calculate retort to intricate behavioral interference? Are genetic markers of interest for entrepreneurship research? What challenges occur when analyzing genetically informative facts? How, if at all, should entrepreneurs use and combine molecular genetics and business data? What challenges arise when analyzing genetically informative data? The moot issue is, can entrepreneurship be genetic? Can an e","PeriodicalId":323589,"journal":{"name":"The Business and Management Review","volume":"106 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141124697","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 role of social media for entrepreneurs to drive financial and sustainability goals: a literature review","authors":"Katja Schroeder","doi":"10.24052/bmr/v15nu01/art-06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24052/bmr/v15nu01/art-06","url":null,"abstract":"Entrepreneurs are key drivers for economic development and social change based on the United Nations Sustainability Goals (SDGs). However, entrepreneurs often operate with limited resources and face a high failure rate. Social media platforms give entrepreneurs direct access to stakeholders globally to build a corporate reputation and raise visibility for their business and cause. As entrepreneurs can engage more freely on social media compared to risk-averse leaders of large publicly owned corporations, this offers an opportunity for entrepreneurs to compete with larger organizations and drive change on a global scale. With more entrepreneurs incorporating sustainability as part of their business model, the purpose of this paper is to analyze and discuss how entrepreneurs use social media to drive their company’s financial and sustainability goals. The methodology is a literature review of studies in entrepreneurial marketing, global leadership, and digital brand building to serve as a foundation for future studies. The focus is on micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs). Literature review findings suggested that a founder-led social media presence can be a competitive advantage for entrepreneurs to build corporate reputation and gain support for sustainable development goals. In addition, entrepreneurs use social media to start and finance their business. However, entrepreneurs are facing an increasingly fragmented social media landscape which makes it more challenging to select the best channels to engage stakeholders across different regions. More research is needed on emerging social media channels in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and South America.","PeriodicalId":323589,"journal":{"name":"The Business and Management Review","volume":"108 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141125835","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":"Productivity of Employees within a hybrid Work Ecosystem","authors":"Juliana Olayemi Omolambe, Flomny Menon","doi":"10.24052/bmr/v15nu01/art-04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24052/bmr/v15nu01/art-04","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose of the research: The focus of this study pays critical attention on the new norm in the work environment, investigating how the workplace has change drastically and the employee behaviour has also been influenced by this so-called change. The productivity of employees within the organisation has also taken a new turn. Therefore, investigating the influence, actions and reactions of both the employees and organisations to this change has become extremely pivotal to this study. The literature review of indicated the evolving nature of the topic due to the fact that the topic is somewhat new, adapting sunders research onion explain the methodology. Methodology: This research is quantitative Mono-method and Primary data collection engaged the participation of a sample size of 50 respondents that will include managers and employees. From data collection to analysis, Saunders research onion is adopted to explain in detail, each layer of the onion as applicable the research topic. The research onion may not be perfect but contributes immensely in making holistic decision in research methodology design and details. Findings: This investigation indicated that the introduction of new productivity tools in a hybrid work environment amounted to personal development, effectiveness and growth among employee and management, with work environment being reinvented, motivation, job development and technology. Also, the post-pandemic workplace is more technological and has a very wide depts of new and updated productivity tools in line, calling for more training and of employee to attain efficiency. Implications Practical: The findings of this studies imply that the adoption of new productivity tools promotes job effectiveness of employees, promotes job retention, and build motivated and relevant workforce. Therefore, employees are able to work well under any when they are adequately equipped with the right technology. Conclusions: The study concluded that productivity tools are essential to the productivity of employees and organisational effectiveness. However new technology requires training to enhance the fluidity of employee workflow and keeps the organisation relevant.","PeriodicalId":323589,"journal":{"name":"The Business and Management Review","volume":"124 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141125147","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":"Determinants of further development and management of modern global maritime containerization (Redefinition after Covid-19 and War in Ukraine)","authors":"R. Miler, Małgorzata Wach-Kloskowska, Akram Akoel","doi":"10.24052/bmr/v14nu01/art-04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24052/bmr/v14nu01/art-04","url":null,"abstract":"Maritime containerized shipping has recently suffered from various problems and challenges caused by stochastic shocks such as the Covid -19 pandemic or the war in Ukraine. The pandemic and recent war have clearly indicated shortfalls and weaknesses of maritime containerization and have triggered various attempts at identifying the potential for its further development determined by the new reality (after global shocks and with the consideration of new ones). The paper presents a holistic analysis of factors that globally affect the potential for further development of containerized maritime transport. The entire research design comes as an attempt made at identifying and updating the determinants and predictions of prospects for development of containerization in the current geopolitical situation and global trade conditions in the post-pandemic era, also taking the aspects of the ongoing Russian invasion in Ukraine and the post-war recovery into consideration. The results of the research are presented as a matrix of the eight main determinants Det 1-8 (each supported by two key factors F1, F2) that have been originally identified. Each factor is described by an originally developed calculation methodology (as an Index). The indexes are calculated for the period of 2018-2020 and subsequently discussed. Moreover, there is a potential for further utilization of the presented matrix as a universal tool that will define the future aspects of management in the field of the expected architecture of global supply chains and maritime transport of containerized cargo after the absorption of global shocks.","PeriodicalId":323589,"journal":{"name":"The Business and Management Review","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117176348","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":"How big data analytics is used in forensic accounting and auditing","authors":"Siriyama Kanthi Herath, Angela  Hamm","doi":"10.24052/bmr/v14nu01/art-12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24052/bmr/v14nu01/art-12","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, we investigate the application of big data analytics in forensic accounting and auditing. Big data technology mediates the connection between awareness and plans to use for fraud detection. We made an effort to assess how big data might be used in forensic accounting and auditing practices. Design/methodology This research is based on systematic literature review, and it provides a thorough understanding of the existing literature on big data research in forensic accounting and auditing. The research was gathered through peer-reviewed literature using current (post-2014) articles. Results/findings The model for corporate auditing has changed. Managers at the organization are proactively identifying and resolving internal abnormalities and discrepancies prior to an external audit using conventional audit techniques. Known white-collar crimes at several publicly traded corporations have led to a high demand for forensic accountants. Big data analytics is a key tool for spotting fraud patterns. Students should be encouraged to develop skills in data generation, sharing, analytics, mining, reporting, and storage because big data analytics is essential to business education. Practical implications and conclusions The study's conclusions can be applied to the forensic accounting industry to assist in the development of Big Data fraud-fighting technology. Big data analytics and forensic accounting should be covered in accounting curricula. By offering different perspectives on big data and its practical implications in accounting practice, this research contributes to the body of published knowledge. As more companies use big data, the need to update the accounting curriculum is highlighted because success now requires a distinct set of skills. Future research should involve interviewing and surveying accountants, auditors, and other members of the financial services industry, which will be difficult but necessary.","PeriodicalId":323589,"journal":{"name":"The Business and Management Review","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129182114","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":"Organizational and Digital Transformation Projects A Mathematical Model for Composite and Organizational Building Blocks","authors":"Antoine Trad, PhD","doi":"10.24052/bmr/v14nu01/art-11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24052/bmr/v14nu01/art-11","url":null,"abstract":"The organizational and digital transformation projects are very complex to finalize, because of many reasons, and they mainly depend on the initial project’s phases. The initial phases depend on the critical Building Blocks (BB) based Reorganizational Process’ (RP) success, knowing that the Unbundling Process (UP) success and the deliverance of pool(s) of extracted and refined BBs, is the most important phase. BBs are combined to offer reusable Composite BBs (CBB), which are used to (re)build and optimize Organization’s Units (OU) Platform (OUP). The optimization of OUs takes into account mainly intangible and non-financial objectives. The Enterprise’s (ENT) RP is a sequence (or a set) of RPs on the OUP (RPOUP), which goal is to disassemble ENT’s: Legacy OUs’ archaic structure(s), Organizational processes, Information system’s administration, Resources/Artefacts, Applications/Modules, Working models, and Components; into dynamic reusable CBBs which can be (re)used in standardized or In-House-Implemented (IHI) Organizational BBs (OBB); where a OU is a set of OBBs and different OUs can share OBBs, and hence CBBs. The conversion of the legacy OUs and their subsystems need an IHI Methodology, Domain, and Technology Common Artefacts Standard (MDTCAS) that maps to existing BBs, CBBs and OOBs. In generating Micro-Artifacts (MA) the RP can face major difficulties because of the ENT’s heterogenous human profiles/cultures, system parts, OU’s Resistances (OUR), managers/stakeholders exaggerated financial ambitions, and project’s limited time/budgets. In this chapter the author uses an adapted version of the Applied Holistic Mathematical Model (AHMM) for CBB (AHMM4CBB) (Trad, & Kalpić, 2020a) to support RPOUP’s feasibility that uses the initial phase’s pool of BBs that result from the Automated Refine Processes (ARP) based UP.","PeriodicalId":323589,"journal":{"name":"The Business and Management Review","volume":"92 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132565842","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 effects of schooling choices on the return to education","authors":"D. Mukherjee, Piya Chatterjee","doi":"10.24052/bmr/v14nu01/art-13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24052/bmr/v14nu01/art-13","url":null,"abstract":"The present research looked at the return to schooling (Public and Private schools) in the census region of the East South-Central Division of the United States. The demographic diversity of this region is the primary reason for its selection. The functional form of return to schooling on education has the specified wage as the long-linear function of school attendance (in years), controlling for gender, race, work experience, occupation status, and educational attainment. We followed the extant literature to control a few socioeconomic variables. The article used 2020 sample data from Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS) to estimate the parameter coefficients. The findings show private schools yield a higher return in terms of subsequent wage earnings compared to private schools. The results highlight a higher differential between private schools & public schools for Caucasian Americans over African Americans. Similarly, the differential is higher among females over males.","PeriodicalId":323589,"journal":{"name":"The Business and Management Review","volume":"122 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128456565","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}