The purpose of this study was to investigate the mechanisms through which intimate relationships influence the business achievements of both men and women. The study involved 400 Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) entrepreneurs (177 women and 223 men) in Poland, all of whom are currently in a...

This study explores how AI chatbots in the food service industry can enhance customer experience while contributing to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). It also examines how collaborations between AI developers, restaurants and sustainability-focused organizations can drive...

This study aims to assess the perceived quality of telecommunication services in Portugal and examine how governance practices influence organizational performance, addressing the lack of empirical evidence on service quality gaps in the Portuguese telecommunications sector. Specifically, it...

Employee satisfaction remains a central theme in management, with substantial evidence linking it to organizational performance. This study examines the nature and strength of that relationship and investigates whether its magnitude varies across different performance indicators. Using existing...

The interest in consumer attitudes and role in economic and social life becomes increasingly evident among the representatives of economic sciences and has become a focal point in the financial industry. This issue is not only important for financial institutions in terms of building long-term...

This study examines how customer satisfaction and their repurchase intentions are shaped by chatbot interactions in online shopping experience. Three human-like chatbot attributes, i.e., responsiveness, anthropomorphism, and social presence, are examined for their influence on customer...

Performance appraisals are one of the most widely used human resource management practices. This study investigates the relationship between performance appraisals and sleep satisfaction using large-scale, representative data from the German Socio-Economic Panel (GSOEP). Sleep satisfaction is...

Research on users' switching intentions in peer-to-peer (P2P) mobile payment systems, particularly in developing markets, remains limited. This study examines how two satisfaction dimensions, transaction-based satisfaction and experience-based satisfaction, influence switching intentions through...

This study investigates the psychological and relational pathways through which Generation Z consumers' value consciousness fosters store loyalty toward private labels (PLs) in Turkey's hard-discount retail sector. Grounded in social exchange theory (SET), the study explores the dual mediating...

This study explores how visitors' push motivations-novelty and prestige, Relaxation, and relationship enhancement-influence emotional involvement and overall Satisfaction within the context of sustainable farm tourism in Wayanad, Kerala. Primary data were collected from 385 visitors across five...

The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of millennial tourists' accommodation service experiences (ASEs) on their satisfaction, word-of-mouth (WOM) and revisit intentions (RIs) in an emerging economy. A survey instrument was used to collect cross-sectional data from millennial...

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has witnessed a major boom in recent years and is increasingly penetrating the higher education sector. This study focused on the use of ChatGPT by undergraduate management students. We developed a model called the "AI Student Satisfaction with Studies...

Tourist satisfaction with destinations is intricately tied to competitiveness and sustainable growth, which shape destinations' fortunes. Although user satisfaction has received much attention in the tourism literature, little exists on beaches, which are distinctive destinations. To this end,...

The rise of AI chatbots in e-commerce has revolutionized digital customer service, yet understanding the factors influencing customer adoption remains a challenge. Drawing on the Technology Acceptance Model 2 and Anthropomorphism theory, the study aims to examine how human-like interaction...

This study examines the mechanisms shaping citizen satisfaction in the context of digital government, taking Guangdong Province's highly centralized "Yue Sheng Shi" platform as a case study. Building on the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) framework, a structural model was tested with...

In today's dynamic tourism industry, shaped by globalization and digitalization, understanding destination competitiveness is crucial for crafting sustainable development policies. This paper explores Romania's competitive advantage as a tourist destination through both theoretical and practical...

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities of companies have been reported to generate favorable consumer attitudes towards the business, which in turn, encourages positive consumer behavior. But the application of this conclusion in the mobile commerce domain remains limited. Drawing on...

The purpose of this study is to examine project performance through the sequential mediation of value co-creation and stakeholder satisfaction, as well as the moderate mediation of stakeholder management in construction companies. The data were collected from project-based organizations using a...

The integration of social interactions with e-commerce has given rise to social commerce, creating digital environments where consumers engage with each other while shopping. Despite growing research on customer engagement in social commerce, there remains a limited understanding of how specific...

The growing dependenceon mobile technology and the drive for financial inclusivity in the developing world are driving the use of e-wallets as a key agenda for governments and FinTech solution providers. The objective of this research is to examine the factorsthat influence consumers' intention...

Servicescape, the physical and social environment of a service setting, is a critical strategic tool for creating competitive advantage. While its influence on customer loyalty and electronic word-of-mouth (e-WOM) is established, the underlying psychological mechanisms remain inadequately...

This study investigates the associations between university-led training in AI business applications and business outcomes among small firms, with a focus on underrepresented entrepreneurs in England, Wales, and Scotland. A total of 121 non-native, disabled, and non-heterosexual entrepreneurs...

This study investigates the associations between university-led training in AI business applications and business outcomes among small firms, with a focus on underrepresented entrepreneurs in England, Wales, and Scotland. A total of 121 non-native, disabled, and non-heterosexual entrepreneurs...

Framing of the research: The global smartphone market may be entering a phase of commoditization, where consumers are well-informed, perceive products as (almost) interchangeable, face low switching costs, and make rational choices. Purpose of the paper: This paper investigates whether the...

In digital retail, where competition intensifies and customer expectations evolve rapidly, understanding the interplay among customer experience metrics is critical for strategic decision-making. Despite widespread adoption of feedback programmes, practitioners struggle to interpret how...

This study examines the role of brick-and-mortar retail store attributes (SA) on consumers' brand loyalty and perceived value (PV), which consequently influence repurchase and word-of-mouth (WOM) behavior.Data were collected through a structured survey administered to 374 shoppers at leading...

This study investigates the determinants influencing consumer intention relating to attended service points in last-mile delivery, which has received less attention than the unattended model. In this regard, we examine the effects of perceived value, online shopping delivery risk, and...

This study explores the role of employees as a possible influencer in tempering consumers' crowding outcomes. The research was conducted in the context of Türkiye, an emerging market characterized by a collectivist culture. This research fills a gap in the existing literature on the cultural...