Management Research News: Volume 32 Issue 7
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Predicting the behavioral intention to use enterprise resource planning systems: An exploratory extension of the technology acceptance model
Fethi Calisir, Cigdem Altin Gumussoy, Armagan BayramThe purpose of this paper is to examine various factors affecting users' behavioral intention to use (BIU) enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, based on data from 75…
An exploratory qualitative and quantitative analysis of Six Sigma in service organizations in Singapore
Ayon Chakrabarty, Tan Kay ChuanThe purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual framework to facilitate widening the scope of Six Sigma implementation in service organizations.
From engineer‐to‐order to mass customization
Anders Haug, Klaes Ladeby, Kasper EdwardsMost mass customization literature focuses on the move from mass production to mass customization. However, in some literature engineer‐to‐order (ETO) companies are also claiming…
International activities of knowledge‐intensive small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises: The example of an open source software firm
Timo Pykäläinen, Arto OjalaThe purpose of this paper is to develop a framework that explains international activities of open source software (OSS) firms.
The impact of perceived organizational support and trustworthiness on trust
Kyle RistigThe purpose of this paper is to empirically examine the impact that trustworthiness, comprised of ability, benevolence and integrity, and perceived organizational support (POS…
Forecasting automobile sales
Syed ShahabuddinThe purpose of this paper is to understand the behavior of the automotive industry which is very critical to avoid major economic disruptions in the economy. To understand this…
A comparison of gender role portrayals in magazine advertising: The United States, China and Thailand
Lin Zhang, Pataradech “Tony” Srisupandit, Debra CartwrightThe purpose of this paper is to try to determine to what extent differences and similarities in sociopolitical, cultural and economic backgrounds are reflected in gender role…