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    Do Female Employees at Small and Medium Enterprises Perceive Open Source Software Usefulness and Satisfaction Differently from Male Employees? A Survey Analysis
    MDPI AG ; 2018
    In:  Social Sciences Vol. 7, No. 10 ( 2018-09-29), p. 180-
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    In: Social Sciences, MDPI AG, Vol. 7, No. 10 ( 2018-09-29), p. 180-
    Abstract: Many companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), use open source software (OSS) to promote the strategic application of their information technology assets. Several studies have claimed that male and female employees in SMEs differ in their use of various information technologies. This study investigates the factors influencing the perceived usefulness of and satisfaction with OSS among employees at SMEs in various industries, specifically comparing male and female employee perceptions. For this purpose, this study uses a proposed research model to examine the effects of quality factors—such as ease of maintenance, cost advantage, customization, and job relevance—on perceived usefulness of and satisfaction with OSS. Data were collected from 328 randomly selected survey responses of employees in various organizations using OSS. A structural equational model was created using AMOS 22.0 to test the proposed hypotheses in the research model. Results show that all OSS quality factors were significantly related to the perceived usefulness of OSS in both genders, positively affecting satisfaction. Moreover, the perceptions of male and female employees differed in relation to each research model variable. These findings suggest that employees value specific OSS qualities while perceiving its usefulness and their satisfaction.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2076-0760
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3390/socsci7100180
    Language: English
    Publisher: MDPI AG
    Publication Date: 2018
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  • 2
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    Empirical Study on the Factors Influencing Process Innovation When Adopting Intelligent Robots at Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises—The Role of Organizational Supports
    MDPI AG ; 2018
    In:  Information Vol. 9, No. 12 ( 2018-12-08), p. 315-
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    In: Information, MDPI AG, Vol. 9, No. 12 ( 2018-12-08), p. 315-
    Abstract: Robot technology at small- and medium-sized enterprises has become a crucial part of current business operations. Beginning with the manufacturing industry, more industries than ever before have recently begun making use of robot technology to increase operational efficiency and productivity. However, prior studies regarding innovation related to intelligent robot use have been limited to developing strategies for describing robot technologies in general. Therefore, we developed a research model for investigating process innovation as it relates to intelligent robots. Based on the literature, two variables of technology benefits (direct usefulness and indirect usefulness) and two constructs of environmental pressure (industry and government) were incorporated into the research model as key determinants of a firm’s process innovation. Furthermore, organizational supports as moderating variables were added to the relationship between technology benefits and process innovation. We collected 257 responses in managerial position at various firms in order to test the proposed hypotheses using structural equation modeling in the statistical software (AMOS 22.0). The results revealed that all variables have a significant impact on process innovation, as well as the moderator. The findings of this study provide theoretical and practical implications for process innovation based on intelligent robot technology.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2078-2489
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3390/info9120315
    Language: English
    Publisher: MDPI AG
    Publication Date: 2018
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  • 3
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    Human, Technical, and Organizational Drivers Affecting Sustainability of Content Firms through Management and Innovation Capability during COVID-19
    MDPI AG ; 2021
    In:  Sustainability Vol. 13, No. 12 ( 2021-06-11), p. 6661-
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    In: Sustainability, MDPI AG, Vol. 13, No. 12 ( 2021-06-11), p. 6661-
    Abstract: Individuals and businesses engage in a number of activities in the digital environment. During unexpected circumstances, such as COVID-19, many people used the internet for purposes such as education, work, and entertainment. This has led to a rapid growth in the content industry. Thus, studies of the sustainability and success of content companies are essential. Few empirical studies focus on these aspects of content companies, particularly concentrating on the importance of management and innovation capability. This study examines the roles of management and innovation capabilities and the human, technical, and organizational factors that affect these capabilities. This, in turn, positively affects the sustainability and success of content companies. The proposed research model includes content development ability and leadership as a human factor, technical support and information technology (IT) infrastructure as a technical factor, and top management and financial support as an organizational factor. A total of 255 responses were collected from upper management-level employees at various firms in the content industry. Covariance-based structural equation modeling was used with Amos 22.0. The results indicated that all proposed hypotheses were supported with the exception of the hypothesis that tests the relationship between content development and management capability. The study findings provide information necessary for future sustainability and success of content companies.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2071-1050
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3390/su13126661
    Language: English
    Publisher: MDPI AG
    Publication Date: 2021
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  • 4
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    Negative Impact of Social Network Services Based on Stressor-Stress-Outcome: The Role of Experience of Privacy Violations
    MDPI AG ; 2019
    In:  Future Internet Vol. 11, No. 6 ( 2019-06-20), p. 137-
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    In: Future Internet, MDPI AG, Vol. 11, No. 6 ( 2019-06-20), p. 137-
    Abstract: Social network service (SNS) information has benefited many individuals. However, as such information has increased exponentially, the number of SNS users has increased dramatically and negative effects of SNSs on users have emerged. Many SNS users experience negative psychological conditions such as fatigue, burnout, and stress. Thus, in this study, we investigated the SNS and user characteristics that affect SNS fatigue, living disorder, and reduced SNS use intention. We developed a research model to examine the impact of two SNS characteristics (irrelevant information overload and open reachability) and two user characteristics (engagement and maintaining self-reputation) on SNS fatigue. We also examined the role of the experience of privacy violations in the relationship between living disorder and reduced SNS use intention. We collected data from 579 SNS users and created a partial least squares structural equation model to test the hypotheses. The results of the analysis showed that three factors, other than open reachability, positively affected SNS fatigue. Furthermore, we found that SNS fatigue significantly affected living disorder and reduced SNS use intention, and that experience of privacy violations significantly affected the relationship between living disorder and reduced SNS use intention. These results expand our understanding of SNS fatigue and users’ negative behaviors.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1999-5903
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3390/fi11060137
    Language: English
    Publisher: MDPI AG
    Publication Date: 2019
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  • 5
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    Does State-Driven Social Economy Work? The Case of Community Business in South Korea
    MDPI AG ; 2021
    In:  Sustainability Vol. 13, No. 5 ( 2021-03-01), p. 2613-
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    In: Sustainability, MDPI AG, Vol. 13, No. 5 ( 2021-03-01), p. 2613-
    Abstract: What is the role of the government in enhancing social economy? South Korea has implemented projects and programs to enhance social economy. This paper discusses the positive role of government intervention by looking at the case of community business in South Korea. In addition, some limitations are discussed. Qualitative data based on in-depth interviews with diverse stakeholders and participants were included. In addition, a comprehensive analysis of government documents and literature was conducted. In spite of some bureaucratic and institutional limitations, the village company program of Korea has played an important role in enhancing the social economy for ten years. In particular, the early stages of government intervention in Korea have been successful. However, when the government intends to get involved in enhancing the social economy, it is necessary to carefully prepare formal and informal institutions.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2071-1050
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3390/su13052613
    Language: English
    Publisher: MDPI AG
    Publication Date: 2021
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