Looks at the findings of a survey of 115 Saudi Arabian managers who had completed their undergraduate education in the United States in relation to the informational and computing resources and their applications in Saudi organisations. Considers the role of computers in business and highlights...

This research into tourism motivation and high‐ and low‐risk perception of tourist venues shows that Saudi travellers place great importance on rational/denotative attributes, like visiting another Muslim country, good food, value for money and ease in renting a flat. Studies of the...

States that perceived risk is an integral component of contemporary models/theories of consumer behaviour. Assesses if perceived risk is a determinant of supermarket patronage using Saudi Arabia as an example. Draws the conclusions that: perceived risk is a determinant of supermarket patronage...

The macro‐environment of the banking industry in Saudi Arabia is considered, the development of commercial banking is discussed, and present banking activities with regard to branches, services and promotion are examined. This comprehensive look at the Saudi bank marketing scene draws on the...

This is a report of a survey examining key aspects of Saudi Arabian banking behaviour such as a bank's experience, reputation, service, personnel quality, location. The services that account‐holding customers use are examined and their satisfaction with financial, social and security risks are...

This article reports the results of a survey which compared Saudi and expatriate managers on organisational commitment, job satisfaction and work values. Saudi and expatriate managers were found to be similar in their commitment to their organisations and in their work values; but some...

The cost and data‐gathering problems associated with research in developing countries can be partially remedied by using students as surrogates of other populations. Reports the findings of two studies which investigated the efficacy of students as surrogates of adults in Saudi Arabia. One of...

This study tests the psychometric properties of alternative power measures ‐ which are grounded in the US research ‐ in Saudi Arabia and investigates if the power‐conflict and power‐satisfaction relationships purported to exist in US channels hold true in Saudi Arabia. The study results...

More competitive now than a few years ago, the Saudi Arabian market has changed considerably into one marked by more vigorous advertising. Advertising content and regulation in this influential, conservative Middle East country is discussed. The commentary emphasises that since religion has such...

A sample of 217 Saudi children was surveyed to determine the impact of television commercials on their purchase behaviour. Reports the results of this survey, broken down by gender and discusses their implications. Offers suggestions for future research.