Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Lina Karabetyan Title: The Mediation Effect of Corporate Image on the Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility Perception on Corporate Reputation: The Case of Healthcare Employees Publication-Status: Published Abstract: Today, corporations undertake a number of responsibilities in order to provide benefits to humanity, the environment and society, beside their usual services and activities. These types of responsibilities are called "corporate social responsibility". It is known that corporate social responsibility creates positive contributions to both the organization and the stakeholders, with which the organization interacts. The concept of corporate social responsibility is defined as a corporation's questioning of its own existence not just in terms of monetary benefits, but also in terms of the services it provides to the society. In this concept, the fundamental idea is based on the scenario where corporations, beside their activities aimed at economic gain, also make efforts to increase the life standards of the society in which they operate, avoid any negative actions which may lead to disruptions in the natural environment and generally develop positive relations with other stakeholders. Corporate reputation, which helps a corporation gain sustainable competitive advantage in order to be able to create value and guarantee the continuation of its own existence, is a factor which not only consists of the corporate image in the eyes of the public, but also of many elements from management and employee quality to financial performance, from product and service quality to corporate social responsibilities and accountability, hence playing a crucial role in the sustainability of business. On the other hand, a well-planned corporate image process gains an organization a high degree of recognizability and a positive reputation. The interaction between a positive image and reputation will lead to satisfaction for customers and employees. Today, the interaction between social responsibility, which is also considered as a strategic corporation initiative, and reputation, is the main focal point of many studies and there is no consensus on the subject. Moving forward from this point, the purpose of this study is to determine, through regression analysis, the mediation function of corporate image within the directive effect of corporate social responsibility perception on corporate reputation, for 398 employees working at four private hospitals in İstanbul. As a result of the analysis, the variable of corporate social responsibility has a statistically significant positive effect on corporate image and corporate reputation. Also it was determined that in the relationship between corporate social responsibility and corporate reputation, corporate image is a partial mediator effective variable. Keywords: Corporate social responsibility; corporate image; corporate reputation; regression analysis; health sector Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies Pages: 1-18 Volume: 5 Issue: 2 Year: 2020 Month: September DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2020.226 File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/view/226 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/download/226/155 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:bau:ijabms:v:5:y:2020:i:2:id:226 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Henri Kouam Title: The Interplay of ICT, Innovation, Per capita GDP and Chinese Tech Policy Publication-Status: Published Abstract: China’s unprecedented growth rate in the last decade is driven by its role as the global manufacturing powerhouse, but trade tensions with the U.S will affect economic growth for both superpowers. Meanwhile, several papers have sought to understand the impact of trade on innovation. Several studies emphasize the role of technology and knowledge spillovers into the real economy, driven by trade activity. Although increases in innovation stemming from R&D activities are palpable, the extent of economic growth is contingent on the market size (IMF 2004). This paper investigates the relationship between exogenously driven growth, proxied by ICT imports, and Chinese innovation. The study verifies the hypothesis by constructing an algorithm that investigates the nature and extent of the relationship, while the Augmented Dickey Fuller test is used to test for multicollinearity. The study postulates evidence-based policy recommendations that will at once facilitate the transition of the Chinese economy towards an innovation-driven and consumer-centric growth model. Keywords: ICT; innovation; economic growth; trade innovation Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies Pages: 19-33 Volume: 5 Issue: 2 Year: 2020 Month: September DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2020.227 File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/view/227 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/download/227/156 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:bau:ijabms:v:5:y:2020:i:2:id:227 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Zurabi Shamugia Title: Strategic Planning in British Higher Education Institutions: Qualitative Analysis Publication-Status: Published Abstract: This thesis project examined and evaluated the strategic management for sustainable development in order toto deal with the environmental challenges within the British Higher Education. By employing interpretivism philosophy, this study used qualitative methods to measure the effectiveness of strategic management for sustainable development and coping with the external environmental challenges. Using convenience, snowball, and referrals the university staff in five different universities of the UK were approached. Total 22 one-on-one face-to-face interviews were conducted with the employees working in the top management. It is followed by 12 focus group interviews with professionals, consultants, and strategic partners of the universities. It is found that economic, social, and environmental dimensions are most frequently considered for sustainable development of the British Higher Education Institutions. Furthermore, competitiveness, organisational objectives and survival are major themes emerged from this thesis. Corporate strategy including stability and growth are used frequently to deal with the environmental challenges. It is also found that differentiation, focus, and overall cost leadership strategies are effectively used by the UK higher education institutions. Equally important is operational strategy and higher flexibility in operational strategy enables universities to deal with environmental challenges. Panel discussion confirmed, student engagement and relationship with all the stakeholders are vital for the UK institutions to ensure it remain sustainable in the competitive market. Furthermore, there is higher uncertainty at the moment now in the higher education market of the UK because of various factors such as limited job market and career opportunities, new legislation, student loan, student engagement and Brexit. Based on the findings, the OITGA strategic framework is proposed to these universities. Keywords: Higher Education Institutions (HEIs); Strategic Management; Sustainable Development; Types of strategies Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies Pages: 34-62 Volume: 5 Issue: 2 Year: 2020 Month: September DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2020.228 File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/view/228 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/download/228/157 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:bau:ijabms:v:5:y:2020:i:2:id:228 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Najam Safdar Choudhary Title: Supply Chain Management’s Determinants and the Overall Performance of the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Sector in Pakistan Publication-Status: Published Abstract: This research examines the impact of distinctive determinants namely flexibility, planning, quality and information technology (IT) of the supply chain management on the overall performance. Hence, considered FMCG sector in Pakistan through employing quantitative methods. Through non-probability sampling techniques such as convenience, purposive and referral technique 148 responses were collected via on-line survey questionnaire for quantitative analysis. The statistical analysis confirmed that there exist positive moderate to strong correlation between SCM determinants and attributes of overall performance. Moreover, the regression analysis confirmed that all the determinants have positive significant impact on the considered attributes of overall performance. Detailed analysis and Chi-Square test confirmed flexibility is the most essential determinant that highly affects accuracy. The qualitative findings also confirmed the similar findings. Additionally, it is evident that fast-paced environment exert higher pressure and globalization is the biggest challenge for the FMCG sector of Pakistan. Keywords: flexibility; Accuracy; SCM determinants; overall performance; FMCG sector Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies Pages: 63-80 Volume: 5 Issue: 2 Year: 2020 Month: September DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2020.229 File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/view/229 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/download/229/158 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:bau:ijabms:v:5:y:2020:i:2:id:229 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Hammad Channa Author-Name: Sheikh Sikandar Sajid Title: The Factors of Customer Satisfaction Driving Purchase in Textile Business: The Case study of Denim Garments from Pakistan Publication-Status: Published Abstract: This study examined the relationship between determinants (Quality, Cost, Appearance, Lead time, and Flexibility) and bulk buyers' satisfaction while buying Denim products in Pakistan. The strategic objectives include the influences of various factors on the buying preferences, followed by recommendations for the management to further excel in Pakistan's garment industry. The sample size for present study is 75, which is 62.5% of the targeted population in Karachi. Moreover, researchers have used in-depth face-to-face open-ended interviews with 5 managers and matrix based semi-structured survey questionnaire as research instrument. Findings revealed that quality and cost have significantly strong relationship with customer's satisfaction whereas there is weak relationship between flexibility, appearance, and lead time and customer satisfaction. T-test confirmed the impact and correlation's significance revealed that P (value) for quality and cost is 0.153, thus 0.153 > 0.05 means that these two variables are linked significantly with buyers' satisfaction. Moreover, the correlation between these variables is 0.86 therefore quality and cost are strong significantly linked with customer's satisfaction. Test also revealed that other determinants are not significantly linked with customer satisfaction. Keywords: Bulk buyer's satisfaction; buying decision preferences; quality; price; appearance; garments Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies Pages: 81-103 Volume: 5 Issue: 2 Year: 2020 Month: September DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2020.230 File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/view/230 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/download/230/159 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:bau:ijabms:v:5:y:2020:i:2:id:230