Sector In Jordan Research Articles

Exploring the intentions of hospital managers to use evidence-based management in decision-making process

ABSTRACT Background With the increased complexity of healthcare systems, an increased need for healthcare managers to effectively deliver and manage health services escalates. The research findings acknowledge Evidence-Based Management (EBMgt) as the best management practice available. This study aims to explore the intentions of hospital managers to use EBMgt practice in Jordan, by using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to predict the intentions of hospital managers. Methods A quantitative, cross-sectional study has been performed among 232 managers in 29 hospitals in the northern and middle parts of Jordan. A self-administered survey has been distributed to the participants. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Results The three constructs of the TPB (attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control) all had a significant positive impact on hospital managers’ intention to use EBMgt. Subjective norm was the strongest predictor among the three constructs. Conclusions Hospital managers had a positive attitude toward the adoption of EBMgt concept in their decision-making process. Several factors could influence the adoption of this practice among hospital managers; including organizational culture, and familiarity with the concept. Further investigation is needed to clarify those factors in the healthcare management sector in Jordan.

COVID-19 Pandemic and Financial Performance

Purpose: This study aims to illustrate the impact of the corona pandemic (COVID-19) on the financial performance in industrial companies in Jordan. Theoretical framework: This study depend on review of literature review to determine variables of study and its relationship, has been determined all variables: corona pandemic (COVID-19) is independent variable, dependent variables was divide into three axes: profitability, liquidity and debts each of them was measure by some financial ratios that its will show later in hypotheses. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study was applied on 16 industrial companies in Jordan, their quarterly financial statements were collected from Amman’s stock exchange from the first quarter of the year 2017 to the end of the third quarter of the year 2021. Finding: It concluded to the fact that there is a negative impact on profitability reflected by the corona pandemic (COVID-19), and another positive impact on debts, and has no impact on the liquidity. Research, Practical & Social implications: The implication drawn from this study is that it show to researchers and interested of investment, that causes it corona pandemic (COVID-19) impact on performance of companies listed on important sector in Jordan is industrial Sector, which is represented 60% from all investments. Originality/value: The value of the study's originality in the past two years is the world was invaded by a new disease called Corona (COVID-19), and the disease enforced some changes on companies activities and performances it due to the closure works of companies.

Understanding the Effects of Social Media Marketing on Customers’ Bank Loyalty: A SEM Approach

This study used customers’ experiences to assess the role of social media marketing (SMM) efforts in increasing online customer-based loyalty in the banking sector in Jordan, and using the two main components of the TAM model, perceived the ease of use and perceived usefulness, to understand the relationship. Data were gathered through an online survey with 329 respondents through online banking services in Jordan. A test of the structural equation model (SEM) indicated that perceived usefulness strongly affects electronic word of mouth (EWM), informativeness (INF), and social media features (SMF); and perceived ease of use is indirectly linked to these factors. Behavioral intention is strongly affected by both the perceived usefulness and the ease of use of online banking services. Based on the self-proposed model, e-marketing has impacted customers’ bank loyalty regarding its online services, and the role of social media marketing has remained very important to enhancing customer-based loyalty. This study contributes to the literature by integrating SMF, EWM, and INF in a single framework. It also provides managerial implications and guides for scholars, managers, and practitioners in e-marketing to use customers’ experience to increase customer loyalty. Further research and suggestions are offered.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Unemployment: Case Study - Jordan's Tourism Sector

This study aimed to investigate the impact of COVID -19 on unemployment in the tourism sector in Jordan. For the purpose of achieving the study objective, the researchers reviewed various previous articles that handled COVID -19 pandemic and its impact on unemployment in different countries in the world. The researchers reviewed all reports issued by the Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Tourism, Central Bank of Jordan and Statistics Department. All gathered data was reviewed to make a comparison of unemployment with the years prior to COVID -19. The study concluded that COVID -19 affected and increased unemployment in the tourism sector in Jordan, since more than 46% of tourism workers lost their jobs. The impact increased the unemployment rate from %19 in the year 2018 to 24% at the end of 2020. The study recommended that tourism parties in Jordan have to develop internal tourism programs to maximize the benefits of tourism in all governorates, in true partnership with the private sector, in addition to developing special plans to promote tourism, such as promoting domestic tourism, improving the quality of the tourism product periodically and conducting vaccination in the touristic areas for those who did not receive the preventive vaccination. The study results may help those who are concerned with the tourism sector as well as future researchers.

Cybersecurity awareness factors among adolescents in Jordan: Mediation effect of cyber scale and personal factors

Cybersecurity for Jordanians’ adolescents/teens has become a complicated phenomenon representing complex socio-technical concerns for the personalities of adolescents in Jordanian society. Recent cyberattacks have had a significant impact on teens in Jordan, both personally and in terms of their quality of life. As such, it is important to develop strategies to increase cybersecurity awareness among teens in Jordan. This research was conducted in both planned and random areas in Jordan, with the aim of understanding the differences in risk-aware cultures and teens’ opinions and activities after introducing cybersecurity awareness in cyberspace. The study was based on 400 responses, and numerous statistical analyses were applied to the responses from each area, including the validity and reliability test, feasibility test of a variable, correlation test, and carried out using SPSS. Moreover, multiple coefficients of determination, hypothesis testing and partial statistical tests were carried out. The research hypotheses indicate that there is a mediation effect of the cyber scale and personal factors (planned/random) with a 76% acceptance rate. This suggests that understanding the significant association between the cyber scale and the quality-of-life scale is important, and that effective cyber-risk management is critical to realizing the importance of cybersecurity awareness. As such, it is recommended that national cybersecurity programs be launched in all sectors in Jordan. Overall, this research highlights the importance of increasing cybersecurity awareness among teens in Jordan. It is essential that teens are educated on the risks associated with cyberattacks, and that effective strategies are developed to protect them from such attacks. By doing so, teens in Jordan can be better equipped to protect themselves and their society from the dangers of cyberattacks.

Engineering management for Assessment of Solar Energy Development (case study of Jordan)

The renewable energy sector in Jordan is rapidly growing as the government is committed to reducing the country's dependence on fossil fuels and increasing the contribution of renewable energy to its energy mix. However, the effective management of renewable energy projects requires a unique set of skills and expertise that is different from traditional engineering management. The agreement between solar energy yield and electricity demand is compared in terms of daily, monthly and yearly patterns. A special focus is oriented towards the current status of solar energy projects in Jordan area in terms of their sizes, reliability, feasibility and challenges. Finally, concerning the future plans of solar energy in Irbid area, a road map will be introduced to trigger the decision makers to convert Irbid to a green governorate in the next decade and examines the key skills and competencies required for engineering managers to succeed in the renewable energy sector in Jordan, including technical expertise, project management skills, financial and business acumen, and strong communication and leadership skills.

Exploring the Determinants of Work Enthusiasm among Employees: A Case of Jordanian Manufacturing Industry

Given the enormity of the importance of Jordan's manufacturing sector, it is shocking that there isn't any tangible research or ground-breaking work that the sector can use to enhance workplace enthusiasm. The productivity of the workforce can be significantly increased by increasing work enthusiasm. Not just for the employee or employer, but also for the health and sustainability of the economy as a whole, is work enthusiasm correlated? The lack of research on the factors influencing the manufacturing sector in Jordan is thus a problem that will be addressed in this paper. So the current study aimed to demonstrate the factors that impact the level of work enthusiasm of employees working in the manufacturing industry of Jordan. The manufacturing industry was selected on the basis of its significance to the GDP of Jordan. The study employed a primary quantitative research approach along with a descriptive and correlation design for robust analysis to achieve the aim. With the survey as a data collection tool, the research surveyed 78 employees working in firms operating in the manufacturing industry. The survey results indicated that work-life balance and perceived fairness have a significant impact on work enthusiasm when it comes to Jordanian employees. Because every industry has different requirements, this study will contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of management in the future. The findings of this study help expand our perspectives and suggest that future research be conducted in a pertinent dimension by concentrating on other comparative analysis industries.

Exploring the Relationship between Organizational Culture and Well-Being of Educational Institutions in Jordan

Organizational culture is a critical factor in shaping companies’ overall well-being, which can impact their employees’ job satisfaction, loyalty, creativity, and productivity. In this study, the researchers aimed to examine the relationship between organizational culture and companies’ well-being in the Education sector in Jordan. To achieve their goal, the researchers surveyed 500 participants from various departments in the Education sector in Jordan, categorizing organizational culture into four types: Clan, Adhocracy, Market, and Hierarchy. The well-being of companies was measured through employee loyalty, creativity, and productivity. The data from 352 valid questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS. This study’s findings suggest that a positive organizational culture is significantly associated with increased employee job satisfaction, loyalty, creativity, and productivity. Moreover, the study highlighted the importance of developing a positive organizational culture, fostering a sense of community and shared values, providing opportunities for employee development and growth, and promoting a supportive and inclusive work environment to achieve organizational success. Understanding the role of organizational culture in promoting employee well-being and companies’ success is critical, particularly in the Education sector in Jordan. This study’s recommendations provide valuable insights for companies to prioritize developing a positive organizational culture to achieve long-term success and employee well-being.

Job delight and organizational citizenship behavior: Role of teamwork cohesion as a mediator

In light of a turbulent work environment, employee performance is considered a critical issue for organizations. Hence, management must set effective strategies and policies to stimulate and enhance employee performance. This study aims to analyze the importance of organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) since it could affect individual and organizational outcomes in the context of the insurance sector in Jordan. Through keeping employees delighted and maintaining teams’ solidarity and cohesion, employees are expected to display more OCBs. Data were collected from 240 employees working in the insurance sector in Jordan. The paper aims to better understand the job delight and OCB constructs and their effect on teamwork cohesion.The results of structural equation modeling showed that OCB was significantly related to job delight and teamwork cohesion. Moreover, teamwork cohesion was found to be significantly related to job delight. In addition, the results demonstrated that teamwork cohesion was a partially significant mediator between job delight and OCB. As such, a high level of employee delight combined with cohesive team members was proposed to encourage employees to display organizational citizenship behaviors.

Review of Bioenergy Potential in Jordan

Despite the enormous efforts put into practice by governmental entities, most of the energy consumption worldwide proceeds from fossil fuels. In this regard, there is a clear need to advance toward the use of cleaner energies. This situation is especially critical in developing countries, where a high population, increased commercial and industrial activities, and rising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are major concerns. This paper focuses on reviewing the current energy map in Jordan, one of the developing countries in the Southwest Asia area. Jordan generates 2.7 million tons of municipal solid waste annually, which can cause a variety of environmental problems rather than benefit the energy industry or the country’s economy. Jordan uses biomass energy to provide just 0.1% of its overall energy needs. Presently, produced energy comprises logs, chips, bark, and sawdust is made up of around 44% wood. Jordan has a high potential for producing biomass in the future. About 96% of the biomass is made up of animal manure, followed by olive trees and pomace, with a percentage of 1.8%. This work evaluates the theoretical energy potential of waste in Jordan based on previous studies. Moreover, this article looks at the biomass potential in Jordan, emphasizing how the country may become one of the top producers of bioenergy in terms of waste and identifying procedures to assess the biogas potential for common substrates in Jordanian communities (food and agricultural waste). Finally, some further recommendations are provided for developing the biomass sector in Jordan.

Antecedents and consequences of relationship quality in pharmaceutical industries: A structural equation modelling approach.

This study aims to investigate the antecedents and consequences of relationship quality in the Jordanian pharmaceutical industry. A convenience sampling technique was used to select a representative sample of physicians working in the public healthcare sector in Jordan. Particularly, 500 questionnaires were distributed and 374 questionnaires were used in the analyses. Structural Equation Modeling was used to test the research hypotheses. Results revealed that the relationship quality was affected positively by the following antecedent variables (relational selling behavior, expertise, and ethical Relationship) while similarities had no significant effect on the relationship quality. The findings also revealed that the anticipation of future interaction between the physicians and medical representatives was affected positively by relationship quality. This study is the first that adequately examined the relationship quality and the anticipation of future interaction in the Jordanian pharmaceutical sector.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Governmental Policies on Rehabilitation Services and Physical Medicine in Jordan: A Retrospective Study.

Background: Although the COVID-19 pandemic led to a series of governmental policies and regulations around the world, the effect of these policies on access to and provision of rehabilitation services has not been examined, especially in low and middle- income countries. Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of governmental policies and procedures on the number of patients who accessed rehabilitation services in the public sector in Jordan during the pandemic and to examine the combined effect of sociodemographic factors (age and gender) and the governmental procedures on this number of patients. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted based on records of 32,503 patients who visited the rehabilitation center between January 2020 and February 2021. Interrupted time-series analysis was conducted with three periods and by age and gender. Results: The number of patients who visited the rehabilitation clinics decreased significantly between January 2020 and May 2020 due to government-imposed policies, then increased significantly until peaking in September 2020 (p = 0.0002). Thereafter, the number of patients decreased between October 2020 and February 2021 as a result of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic (p = 0.02). The numbers of male and female patients did not differ (p > 0.05). There were more patients aged 20 years and older attending rehabilitation clinics than younger patients during the first strict lock down and the following reduction of restriction procedures periods (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The COVID-19 public measures in Jordan reduced access to rehabilitation services. New approaches to building resilience and access to rehabilitation during public health emergencies are needed. A further examination of strategies and new approaches to building resilience and increasing access to rehabilitation during public health emergencies is warranted.

The determinants of export performance in the digital transformation era: empirical evidence from manufacturing firms

PurposeThis study investigates the impact of big data analytics capabilities on export performance. Moreover, it assesses the mediating effect of the supply chain innovation and moderating effect of supply chain agility.Design/methodology/approachThis study is based on primary data that were collected from the manufacturing sector operating in Jordan. A total of 327 responses were used for the final data analysis. Data analysis was performed via a partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach.FindingsThe results of the data analysis supported a positive relationship between big data analytics capabilities and the export performance as well as a mediating effect of supply chain innovation. It was confirmed that supply chain agility moderated the relationship of supply chain innovation and export performance.Originality/valueThis study developed a theoretical and empirical model to investigate the relationship between big data analytics capabilities, export performance, supply chain innovation and supply chain agility. This study offers new theoretical and managerial contributions that add value to the supply chain management literature by testing the moderated-mediated model of these constructs in the manufacturing sector in Jordan.

The impact of liquidity risk, credit risk, and operational risk on financial stability in conventional banks in Jordan

This study examines the impact of unsystematic financial risk, including liquidity risk, credit risk, and operational risk, on financial stability in conventional banks listed on the Amman Stock Exchange in Jordan. Understanding and managing these risks is crucial for protecting investors, maintaining financial stability, encouraging foreign investment, and strengthening the financial sector in Jordan. The study adopts a descriptive approach to collect and describe data and utilizes cross-sectional panel data over five years from 2016 to 2021 to establish cause-and-effect relationships between study variables, while controlling for other relevant factors that may influence the relationship. The findings suggest that while liquidity risk may not directly impact financial stability, it remains a critical risk factor that requires attention in risk management strategies. Credit risk has a negative impact on financial stability, highlighting the importance of effective credit risk management strategies to maintain a stable financial system. The study finds that operational risk has no direct impact on financial stability. Still, unsystematic operational risks can have significant implications for individual financial institutions and may indirectly affect overall stability. The study underscores the importance of comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate the negative impact of unsystematic financial risk on financial stability. Future research may consider analyzing the impact of other types of risks on financial stability.

The Effect of Environmental Albedo on the Energy Use of a Selected House in Amman-Jordan

&lt;abstract&gt; &lt;p&gt;I explore the effect that albedo has on the amount of solar energy collected as well as the effectiveness of various building materials used in Jordan's varied construction industry. Albedo, which is the reflection of incoming radiation by surfaces, is of crucial relevance in minimizing the damage that solar radiation may do to building components like windows. The construction sector in Jordan is a substantial contributor to the overall level of energy consumption in the country because of the wide variety of building types, purposes and technologies found there. The findings of this research show that substances with greater albedo values produce the best results in terms of energy gains. These findings are supported by in-depth albedo value analyses and provide useful insights that may be used to improve building design and construction methods in Jordan, which will eventually lead to increased energy efficiency and sustainability within the construction sector.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/abstract&gt;

Lesson learned from covid-19 pandemic and its impact on business continuity management BCM in the tourism sector in Jordan

The preservation of business operations during and post the COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as a significant challenge for many enterprises. This research focuses on identifying the critical factors that influence the effective management of business continuity, based on lessons learned from the post-pandemic era. The primary objective of the investigation was to understand the impact of performance adaptability, innovation, talent preservation, and the implementation of a proactive, forward-thinking strategy on business continuity management. Furthermore, the study delves into the mediating role of strategic agility in these relationships. The study gathered data from personnel within the tourism sector of Jordan's prestigious Golden Triangle, which includes Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba. The research utilized Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to analyze the structural model and to investigate the propositions outlined. The findings indicated that performance adaptability, innovation, talent preservation, strategic agility, and a proactive strategy positively impact business continuity management. Moreover, strategic agility was found to moderate the relationship between performance adaptability, innovation, talent preservation, and a proactive strategy, thereby enhancing business continuity management. These research outcomes offer insightful implications for managerial personnel within hotels and tourism companies, acting as a comprehensive guide for improving their business continuity management in the post-pandemic world.

A comparative study of umbrella branding approach versus house of brands approach and their influence on market share

The current study aims at examining the differences between umbrella branding and house of brands on organizational market share. Various variables are adopted including reach, efficiency, image and ambiguity. A sample of 98 marketing managers or their representatives within the chemical industry sector in Jordan, SPSS is employed to screen and analyze gathered data. Results of study indicate that umbrella branding has a bigger and much deeper influence on market share compared to house of brands which is attributed to many factors including that umbrella branding has a wider reach, it is more efficient and more able to shed the light and increase the focus on organization's image, meaning that in umbrella marketing the focus is more on the marketing organization more than manufacturing organization which increases its reputation and market share. The study recommends the necessity for each brand to have a specific purpose to avoid overlapping or disintegration of brands.

Customer attitudes towards online shopping: A systematic review of the influencing factors

The primary goal of this study is to investigate the major elements that impact customer attitudes regarding internet purchasing in Jordan. This study employed a qualitative systematic literature review methodology, with 100 existing peer-reviewed articles completed in Jordan chosen for evaluation based on an inclusion/exclusion criterion. The findings of this study were collected utilizing a thematic method, which involved extracting previous researchers' findings from the literature, categorizing similar themes and findings, and drawing conclusions. According to the findings of this survey, the most important elements impacting customer attitudes about online buying in Jordan are trust, cultural hurdles such as uncertainty avoidance and a lack of understanding, security, perceived ease-of-use, and perceived utility. It was also discovered that Hofstede's cultural dimensions’ theory and the technology acceptance model (TAM) can help online businesses identify what factors drive online shopping adoption in Jordan. This study discovered, through a review of available literature, that the online shopping sector in Jordan is currently undeveloped, necessitating more effective growth techniques. Finally, the outcomes of this study provide online merchants with insight into what has to be prioritized in order to entice Jordanian customers to make online purchases. From the findings of this investigation, three areas of inquiry were uncovered for further study. Findings from this study also include suggestions for online retailers and policymakers looking to boost Jordanians' comfort level with making purchases over the Internet. The findings of this study will be invaluable to international online retailers that are considering entering the Jordanian market. They will reveal not only the most important aspects affecting consumers' perceptions of online shopping in Jordan, but also the level of maturity of this sector.

Influence of e-auditing on credibility and reliability of financial information within public shareholding companies

The current study aimed to find out the role of electronic auditing (e-auditing) in the positive impact on the reliability and credibility of financial information by adopting the dimensions and specifications of e-auditing (relevance, competence, sufficiency, and timeliness) and demonstrating the ability of these specifications to impart reliability and credibility to the financial information. The quantitative approach was adopted for this purpose and a questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 117 financial managers in public shareholding organizations in various sectors in Jordan. Relying on Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), the study concluded that all e-audit variables have a positive impact on increasing the reliability and credibility of financial statements, and the most influential was timeliness with a value of R = 0.851. The study recommended intensifying the possibility of using external expertise with better knowledge in the field of software and technology, if there is a need to do so, and focused on the need for a periodic and permanent update of the accounting audit systems. Further recommendations were presented in the study.

The effect of big data on financial reporting quality

The current manuscript aimed to explain the impact of big data on the financial reporting quality of the industrial sector in Jordan. To achieve the manuscript goals and validate hypotheses, a field study was conducted by distributing a questionnaire to 325 financial managers in industrial companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange during a specific period. Gathered data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The manuscript concluded that the big data dimensions, including variety, volume, and velocity, had a positive impact on financial reporting quality. Therefore, a set of recommendations were provided to managers of the industrial companies in Jordan to put in place an extensive data governance system to as-sure data quality, security, privacy, and compliance. To ensure the integrity and dependability of financial reporting, define data ownership, create data quality standards, and develop processes for data access, use, and preservation.