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Author-Name: Erind Hoti
Author-Name-First: Erind
Author-Name-Last: Hoti
Author-Email: erind_hoti@yahoo.com
Author-Workplace-Name: European University of Tirana
Title: The technological, organizational and environmental framework of IS innovation adaption in small and medium enterprises. Evidence from research over the last 10 years
Abstract: This paper relies on the technological innovation adoption literature and uses the technological-organizational-environmental (TOE) framework to analyze the factors influencing new information systems (IS) adoption in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Even though the TOE framework has not seen much development in the last years, research on the TOE framework can take a number of directions in the future, because novel contexts of adoption and new technologies are persistently being developed. This paper undertakes a review of the literature on IS adoption in SMEs during the last decade (2004 to 2015) and identifies the main variables influencing the adoption process. In doing so, we try to see if any changes in the patterns of IS adoption from SMEs are present and look for emerging research topics and gaps in the field of SME and IS innovation adoption in the last decade.  
Classification-JEL: L21, O32, M15
Keywords: SME, technology innovation, information systems adoption, technology?organization?environment framework 
Journal: International Journal of Business and Management
Pages: 1-14
Volume: 3
Issue: 4
Year: 2015
Month: November
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-business-management/publication-detail-255
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-business-management/publication-detail-255?download=1
Handle: RePEc:sek:jijobm:v:3:y:2015:i:4:p:1-14
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Author-Name: Fumihiko Isada
Author-Name-First: Fumihiko
Author-Name-Last: Isada
Author-Email: isada@kansai-u.ac.jp
Author-Workplace-Name: Kansai University
Author-Name: Yuriko Isada
Author-Name-First: Yuriko
Author-Name-Last: Isada
Author-Email: yuriko@kwansei.ac.jp
Author-Workplace-Name: Kwansei Gakuin University
Title: Trans-nationalisation of a main office in a multinational firm
Abstract: The purpose of this research is to prove quantitatively whether the transformation of the international business model of a Japanese multinational firm has influenced the trans-nationalisation and diversity in the main office in Japan. Moreover, it is proving quantitatively the influence of the management on the move-in region by trans-nationalisation and diversity of a Japanese main office. According to the previous research, it was traditionally one of the big traits of the personnel system of a Japanese multinational firm that trans-nationalisation of employment does not progress as compared with a European or American company. However, the consciousness of the top managers of a Japanese multinational firm is changing recently. The top managers of Japanese multinational firm recently faced the big transformation of the management environment that an emerging-countries market grows up rapidly, while the Gross Domestic Product of Japan fell to the third in the world. As a research methodology, a questionnaire was given to the multinational firms which has advanced to emerging countries. In conclusion, it was verified that trans-nationalisation of a main office has progressed because the international business model in the emerging countries of a Japanese firm converted. Moreover, it was verified that trans-nationalisation of a main office has promoted the relationship with various stakeholders in an emerging country as an effect on management.
Classification-JEL: M16, M14, M10
Keywords: international business model, trans-nationalisation, Japanese multinational firm, emerging country, questionnaire
Journal: International Journal of Business and Management
Pages: 15-40
Volume: 3
Issue: 4
Year: 2015
Month: November
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-business-management/publication-detail-222
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-business-management/publication-detail-222?download=2
Handle: RePEc:sek:jijobm:v:3:y:2015:i:4:p:15-40
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Author-Name: Remigiusz  Kozlowski
Author-Name-First: Remigiusz 
Author-Name-Last: Kozlowski
Author-Email: remigiuszk@poczta.fm
Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Management, University of Lodz
Author-Name: Marek Matejun
Author-Name-First: Marek
Author-Name-Last: Matejun
Author-Email: matejun@p.lodz.pl
Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Organization and Management, Lodz University of Technology
Title: The identification of difficulties in using advanced technologies in the implementation of projects
Abstract: The purpose of the article is to identify difficulties in using advanced technologies in the implementation of projects and their causes, taking the size of enterprises into account. Analysis of the difficulties in using advanced technologies, which occurred during implementation of projects, and of their causes, was carried out, based on a research questionnaire which was administered online and in which 787 business entities participated. The size of enterprises was taken into account in the research study. Using advanced technologies causes a number of difficulties in business practice. Findings of the research study identify types of these difficulties and give their causes. The conclusions that were drawn from the study enable attention to be drawn special to the most problematic areas of business activities connected with implementing projects with the use of advanced technologies. This research paper offers a new classification of advanced technologies as well as of their causes. The paper identifies and classifies not only the technologies, the types of enterprises (according to their size), but also the most frequent causes of the difficulties which occur during implementation of projects. This allows us to focus on the areas of activities which are most prone to difficulty occurrence. 
Classification-JEL: L25, O32, O32
Keywords: Advanced technologies, difficulties of using advanced technologies, project management.
Journal: International Journal of Business and Management
Pages: 41-60
Volume: 3
Issue: 4
Year: 2015
Month: November
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-business-management/publication-detail-205
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-business-management/publication-detail-205?download=3
Handle: RePEc:sek:jijobm:v:3:y:2015:i:4:p:41-60
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Author-Name: Victor LAVRIC
Author-Name-First: Victor
Author-Name-Last: LAVRIC
Author-Email: lavricvictor@yahoo.com
Author-Workplace-Name: The Bucharest University of Economic Studies
Title: Specific mechanisms for stimulating R&D investments within the EU
Abstract: This paper consists of a meta-analysis of several studies regarding the innovation and R&D potential of the European Union, as well as the internal discrepancies among different member states. This part is followed by a comparative structural analysis of the main characteristics of innovative and non-innovative enterprises from the European Union, thus facilitating the identification of the most relevant aspects that are innovation-sensitive, as well as and the major obstacles that influence the innovative activity of companies. As a result, we were able to identify the most adequate mechanisms used for stimulating innovation and R&D activities and, therefore, we draw our concluding remarks and advanced several general recommendations concerning the governmental approaches innovation and R&D activities in the business enterprise sector.
Classification-JEL: L29, O32, O52
Keywords: R&D, Innovation, Tax incentives, European Union, Entrepreneurship
Journal: International Journal of Business and Management
Pages: 61-76
Volume: 3
Issue: 4
Year: 2015
Month: November
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-business-management/publication-detail-220
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-business-management/publication-detail-220?download=4
Handle: RePEc:sek:jijobm:v:3:y:2015:i:4:p:61-76
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Author-Name: Radka MacGregor Pelikanova
Author-Name-First: Radka
Author-Name-Last: MacGregor Pelikanova
Author-Email: radkamacgregor@yahoo.com
Author-Workplace-Name: Metropolitan University Prague
Author-Name: Robert K. MacGregor
Author-Name-First: Robert K.
Author-Name-Last: MacGregor
Author-Email: robertkmacgregor@yahoo.com
Author-Workplace-Name: Free lance writer
Title: Internet governance and its legitimacy - from rethoric to facts and even beyond
Abstract: What is the Internet? What is Internet governance? Who has the competency and legitimacy for it? What are the perspectives regarding the future Internet governance? These questions deal not only with the business management of the Internet but also its compliance or contradiction with conventional approaches and perceptions. These burning questions deserve to be addressed systematically, scientifically and critically, from the standpoint of the USA, the EU and even individuals. The Meta-Analysis of the secondary data yielded from disparate literature and other sources, as well as of the primary data yielded by the author via direct questionnaires, is performed in an open-minded manner and reported comparatively, along with a number of glosses. The truth can and should be presented and explained, while myths should be corrected. The critical importance of IS/IT, and naturally of the Internet, generates a significant need for an enhanced awareness in this respect on all levels, national, regional and local, and both public and private. A successful and sustainable existence in the postmodern society depends upon the effective and efficient employment of IS/IT, and without understanding the governance of their platform par excellence, the Internet, business conduct is a chimera. The goal of this article is to address the above mentioned four questions from various perspectives through pre-set hypotheses, and to bring more light in this area, an area of a, so far,  rather confused perception and much discussion. As well. to perhaps even help  launch initiatives towards more involvement in GAC, ICANN and in the Internet governance as such. There is no need for myths, the truth about the Internet governance should come to light.  
Classification-JEL: H73, M15, O38
Keywords: EU, DNS, Governance, ICANN, Internet
Journal: International Journal of Business and Management
Pages: 77-103
Volume: 3
Issue: 4
Year: 2015
Month: November
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-business-management/publication-detail-178
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-business-management/publication-detail-178?download=5
Handle: RePEc:sek:jijobm:v:3:y:2015:i:4:p:77-103
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Author-Name: Helena Sofia  Rodrigues
Author-Name-First: Helena Sofia 
Author-Name-Last: Rodrigues
Author-Email: sofiarodrigues@esce.ipvc.pt
Author-Workplace-Name: Business School, Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo and CIDMA, University of Aveiro
Author-Name: Manuel José  Fonseca
Author-Name-First: Manuel José 
Author-Name-Last: Fonseca
Author-Email: manuelfonseca@esce.ipvc.pt
Author-Workplace-Name: Business School, Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo ? Applied Management Research Unit (UNIAG), Viana do Castelo
Author-Name: Paulo Ribeiro Cardoso
Author-Name-First: Paulo Ribeiro
Author-Name-Last: Cardoso
Author-Email: pjrcardoso@gmail.com
Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management, University Lusíada Porto and  Faculty of Human and Social Sciences ? University Fernando Pessoa, Porto
Title: The effect of drivers gender on the perception of Portuguese road safety communication campaigns
Abstract: The road safety campaigns use a range of media and marketing communication techniques to alert drivers to take appropriate behavior on the road. The aim of this study was to investigate how gender differences influence the behavior and attitude of the Portuguese drivers regarding driving as well as the attitude toward the road safety campaigns. In Portugal, there are no studies that analyze the gender difference related to road safety, which reinforces its relevance. To implement this purpose, firstly it was described the profile of drivers by gender regarding a set of behavioral variables. The attitude of drivers toward the road safety communication campaigns was analyzed and drivers were grouped by clusters, aiming its characterization as possible targets of communication actions for road safety marketing.
Classification-JEL: M31, M37, C38
Keywords: Road traffic accidents; road safety campaigns; driver behavior; gender effect; target audience; Pearson Chi-Square; principal components analysis; cluster analysis
Journal: International Journal of Business and Management
Pages: 104-123
Volume: 3
Issue: 4
Year: 2015
Month: November
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-business-management/publication-detail-287
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Handle: RePEc:sek:jijobm:v:3:y:2015:i:4:p:104-123
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Author-Name: Hala Sabri
Author-Name-First: Hala
Author-Name-Last: Sabri
Author-Email: habdulqader@uop.edu.jo
Author-Workplace-Name: Universtiy of Petra
Title: Designing the Structure in similar Cultures: A comparative study between Japan and Jordan
Abstract: As considerable research has examined cultural influences on organizations exploring if cultural similarities between nations might lead businesses to matched structures arise an important issue. Hence, this study aims to examine the structure of Jordanian and Japanese companies on subjective cultural and the objective structural characteristics. The cultural characteristics of Jordan and Japan were established on their power distance and uncertainty avoidance orientations, and the structural characteristics were established on the locus of decision making and the degree of structuring of activities. The sample comprised of twelve companies each from Jordan and Japan matched in size, dependence and operation technology. Data of the Jordanian companies were collected through structured interviews and data of Japanese companies were derived from Azumi and McMillan?s study (1975) that used the same instrument of measurement. The analysis revealed that on the cultural dimensions a ?full bureaucracy? is a preferred structure in Jordan and Japan because it fits the desired ?pyramid form? in the minds of Jordanian and Japanese managers, but on the structural dimensions, results revealed that companies in Jordan and Japan are designed in a ?personnel bureaucracy? form of structure. The results have implications for further research in cross-cultural comparative management.
Classification-JEL: L20, M16, P52
Keywords: Organizational Structure, Similar Cultures, Japan, Jordan
Journal: International Journal of Business and Management
Pages: 124-144
Volume: 3
Issue: 4
Year: 2015
Month: November
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-business-management/publication-detail-295
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-business-management/publication-detail-295?download=7
Handle: RePEc:sek:jijobm:v:3:y:2015:i:4:p:124-144