Written by Miroslav Skoda
Published on Issue 3 Vol 11, 2026
The article examines the roles of personnel managers in resolving workplace conflicts in a small enterprise. It is based on research that combined theoretical analysis with a semi-structured interview with Company XY's general director. The case shows that conflicts in a small team often arise from current individual discomfort, mood transfer into the collective, and insufficient communication. The manager prefers early, direct intervention, gathers information from both sides before reachin
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Written by Thuc Ngoc Nguyen
Published on Issue 3 Vol 11, 2026
Community tourism, a relatively new form of tourism, is currently receiving significant attention from government agencies. In parallel, industry's potential tourists, acting as 'digital natives,' search, research, and consult destinations primarily through social media platforms, with TikTok being the most prominent. The study employed PLS-SEM with a sample of 354 respondents using an online questionnaire. The results indicate that Ethical Value influences Community-Based Tourism In
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Written by Haruto Fujikawa
Published on Issue 3 Vol 11, 2026
This study examines how design thinking (DT) implementation in family-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) activates and links multiple routes of psychological ownership (PO) formation. While prior research has identified various antecedents of PO, these have largely been examined in isolation, leaving limited understanding of how different routes of PO formation interact in practice. This gap is particularly salient in family-owned SMEs, where centralized decision-making often constr
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Written by Khanh Huu Vo
Published on Issue 3 Vol 11, 2026
Drawing on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this research examines how Perceived Consumer Effectiveness (PCE) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) shape Socially Responsible Consumption Behavior (SRCB). The model also considers Attitude (ATT), Subjective Norms (SN), and Perceived Behavioral Control (PBC) as mediating mechanisms linking PCE and CSR with SRCB. Data were collected from 313 Vietnamese Generation Z and Generation Y consumers who had experience with socially responsible cons
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Written by Huixian Zheng
Published on Issue 3 Vol 11, 2026
Understanding customer purchase behavior is essential for organizations seeking to strengthen customer engagement, refine marketing strategies, and improve business performance in highly competitive digital markets. This study develops a hybrid Customer Segmentation and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) framework to examine the determinants of customer purchasing behavior and purchasing intention. The proposed framework integrates K-Means clustering with SEM, enabling the simultaneous identific
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Written by Setlalepula M Sentsho
Published on Issue 3 Vol 11, 2026
Recent research in organizational behaviour and human resource management shows that commitment to employees by an organization creates a dedicated workforce, evidenced by investment in its human resources. This commitment provides a sustainable competitive advantage or cost efficiency through unique human capital. Training and development improve employee productivity, service quality, and reduce turnover. This paper investigates how real options theory impacts strategic decision-making in publ
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Written by Omima Al-Refai
Published on Issue 3 Vol 11, 2026
The purpose of the study was to identify the influence digital transformation exerts on accounting information in Jordanian Islamic banks. The study seeks to examine the effect of digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), electronic banking services, cybersecurity, and cloud computing on the quality of accounting information. The current study adopted a quantitative method with a descriptive-analytical approach. The study was based on a survey whereby data were collected using a stru
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Written by Sutoyo Sutoyo
Published on Issue 3 Vol 11, 2026
The objective of this study is to examine the role of adaptive internal control systems as a governance tool for improving the implementation of sustainability-oriented innovation and sustainable performance of higher education institutions, moderated by leadership commitment. The study employs a quantitative explanatory design based on a survey of university leaders, unit heads, internal auditors, and quality assurance system managers in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Data analysi
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Written by Randa Al-Madah
Published on Issue 3 Vol 11, 2026
Pharmaceutical companies face growing pressure to engage with biotechnological innovation as biologics, biosimilars, advanced bioprocessing, genomic medicine, precision therapeutics, and research-intensive product development reshape the basis of competition. These innovations can expand therapeutic possibilities, strengthen product differentiation, and support higher-value pharmaceutical manufacturing. Their adoption, however, introduces scientific, operational, financial, and regulatory demand
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Written by Chuc Nguyen Duy
Published on Issue 3 Vol 11, 2026
Digital transformation has become a critical strategic priority for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), yet its success remains uneven due to limitations in leadership, organizational capabilities, and institutional support. This study investigates the impact of transformational leadership on digital transformation effectiveness (DTE), with a particular focus on the mediating roles of digital culture, innovation climate, and digital skills, as well as the moderating role of government sup
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Written by Edgar Eloy Carpio Vargas
Published on Issue 3 Vol 11, 2026
Medication adherence remains a major challenge in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), yet the contribution of personality traits is insufficiently understood in Latin American populations. This cross-sectional analytical study examined associations between the Big Five personality traits and medication adherence among 92 adults with T2DM receiving outpatient care at the Regional Hospital of Moquegua in southern Peru during 2025. Personality traits were assessed using the 44-item B
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Written by Vadim Islamutdinov
Published on Issue 3 Vol 11, 2026
Global ESG transformation is unfolding in the conditions of institutional asymmetry across economies. This lack of balance hinders effective planning and development of international cooperation and business practices necessary to achieve sustainability principles. This article aims to identify the mechanisms through which institutional investors influence corporate ESG practices in countries with a “Very High” Human Development Index (HDI) and in the BRICS nations. A comparative analysis of fiv
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Written by Tofik Aidarov
Published on Issue 3 Vol 11, 2026
The study aims to develop and test methodological approaches for empirically assessing regional economic dynamics in the context of disrupted supply chains for industrial imports. This problem has gained particular relevance in recent years due to intensified sanctions, the withdrawal of foreign companies, and the reconfiguration of global trade flows. These factors have significantly affected Russian regions, especially those deeply integrated into international supply chains. Using a multi-fac
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Written by Duy Thanh Nguyen
Published on Issue 3 Vol 11, 2026
This study evaluates the impact of financial leasing on the profitability of transport companies globally. Data were collected from 2008 to 2025 and analysed using a fixed-effects (FE) panel data model estimated via the Driscoll-Kraay method. The results demonstrate that financial leasing reduces ROE, as fixed payment obligations and financial costs arising from lease contracts exacerbate the burden of debt servicing. Interaction variables indicate that the magnitude of financial leasing's i
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