127 research outputs found
sj-docx-1-pin-10.1177_23977914231161443 – Supplemental material for Medical imaging and nano-engineering advances with artificial intelligence
No full textSupplemental material, sj-docx-1-pin-10.1177_23977914231161443 for Medical imaging and nano-engineering advances with artificial intelligence by Khalid Al Utaibi, Usama Ahmad, Sadiq M Sait and Sohail Iqbal in Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part N: Journal of Nanomaterials, Nanoengineering and Nanosystems</p
Pioneering disadvantage : consumer reactions to marketing mix strategies / M. Sadiq Sohail and Mohamad Farid Mahmood
Get PDFPrior research has focused on the early entrant advantage, although a growing body of knowledgde suggests suggests that late movers have been outselling pioneers. In this research, the authors examine the issue of a pay phone service provider in Malaysia. In 1990, the company launches its product and creates an industry, but by the turn of the century, it has a meager 17 per cent of the market share. The Paper examines the specific issue of how a market pioneer has been eclipsed. It is hypothesized that the main cause of the declining sales is the in appropriate marketing mix strategies. The major findings based on a survey include consumers' acceptance level of the product, price, place, promotion, people, process and physical evidence strategies of the company
Saudi consumers' perceptions of foreign products / M. Sadiq Sohail
No full textThe objective of this paper is to examine the Saudi consumers' perception of products made overseas and the country of origin effect of products. While a limited number of studies have been conducted in this area in the past, this study assumes importance due to the changing attitudes and perception of some Saudi consumers towards certain countries in the new millennium. The study reports on the findings of a survey conducted in which 922 responses were obtained. In general, Saudi consumers evaluate products from Japan and the European Union more favorably as compared to products from the United States of America, China and India. The study discusses the results of other empirical findings
Outsourcing the information technology function: Perspectives from employees
Get PDFThe purpose of this paper is to investigate human aspects of outsourcing and its impact on employees and organizational performance. This study is based on a questionnaire survey conducted in Saudi Arabia. Based on an extensive review of literature, the paper uses empirical research to analyse employees’ attitude towards outsourcing. Results based on the analysis of data from 178 firms in Saudi Arabia indicate that employees largely perceive outsourcing as a positive development. Limitations of this paper relate to the relatively small size of the sample. Findings have several practical implications for small start-up firms and even larger firms that are deciding to outsource IT function in the Arabian Gulf region. The results provide managers with evidence supporting the benefits of IT outsourcing. This paper makes a valuable contribution given the fact that there are only a limited number of comprehensive studies dealing with the assessment of employees’ attitude towards outsourcing IT functions. Most previous studies have looked into business aspects of outsourcing in IT function
The legal framework for private sector development in a transitional economy : the case of Poland
Get PDFThe economies of Central and Eastern Europe are in the midst of a historic transition from central planning and state ownership to development of a market-driven private sector. This transition requires comprehensive changes in"rules of the game"- including the legal framework for economic activity. A market economy presupposes a set of property rights and a system of laws or customs that allow the exchange of those rights. The legal framework in a market economy has at least three basic functions: defining the universe of property rights; setting the rules for entry into and exit from productive activities; and setting the rules of market exchange. These legal tasks are accomplished by areas of law such as: company, foreign investment, bankruptcy, contract and competition law. Poland has a rich legal tradition dating from pre-socialist times, which was suppressed but not eliminated during its forty years of socialism. This tradition is being revised as the country moves toward a private market economy. The current legal framework in Poland closely follows other continental jurisdictions and has a clear and reasonable internal logic. Many of the laws are old, but most are flexible enough to permit a wide range of modern, market-oriented activity. Property law, however, remains a"jungle". The wide discretion and general lack of precedent create tremendous legal uncertainty that is sure to hamper private sector development.Environmental Economics&Policies,Banks&Banking Reform,Municipal Housing and Land,Legal Products,Land and Real Estate Development
Private Higher Education in Malaysia : Student\u27s Satisfaction Levels and Strategic Implications
No full textGender differences in mall shopping:a study of shopping behaviour of an emerging nation
No full textFast developments in the food retailing industry have led to growth of shopping malls, particularly
in the large cities of Saudi Arabia. The purpose of this study is to compare men and women for
differences in mall shopping. Using empirical research, this paper examines differences between
the genders associated with mall patronage. Based on a survey of 513 shoppers across Saudi
Arabia, the study finds significant differences in shopping behaviour. The paper discusses the
findings and makes recommendations to mall operator
Influence of Ethnicity in Students' Sales Career Preference: Some Observations from a Developing Multi-Racial Country
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