IOSR-JBM   Volume-25 ~ Issue-3 ~ March 2023

Abstract: This article reviews the comparison of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) method with Unfied Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT 2) on the behavior of using mobile banking on Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) customers. As we know that technological developments in the banking sector are so rapid, one of which is Mobile Banking innovation. Which makes it easy for the individual. The purpose of this research is to test and analyze how much Perceived Usefulness (PU), Perceived Ease to Use (PE), Attitude Toward Using (AT), Behavioral Intention to Use (BI), Actual Use, Experience, Complexity and Job Fit influence Use Behavior (B) Mobile Banking on.....

Key Word: Mobile Banking, Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT 2).

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Abstract: Currently, the field of Egyptian retail business testifies a rapid development especially in retail store chains. At the same time these chains encounter a drastic competition that led every chain manager to think how to attract the largest number of consumers. In fact, consumers have different criteria when choosing which retail chain they prefer. This is what the managers of these stores should try to find out in order to attract more customers. Therefore, this paper aims to (1) find out the most important determinants that Egyptian consumers rely on when choosing the retail chain and (2) Developing a mathematical model helps the managers of retail chains operating in Egypt to......

Keywords: Retailing, Retail chains, Retail chain choice, Store preference JEL classification: L81, M31

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Abstract: During Covid-19 small and medium enterprises(SMEs) have changed their logistics process to maintain electronic commerce (EC) fulfilment and meet consumer expectations. More than 73 articlesdiscuss the factors of Covid-19 e-fulfilment from consumers to the supply chain(Chowdhury et al., 2021). However, each country has differing specificationsof technology and infrastructure. Further, culturalaspects are considered essential to maximizeconsumer fulfilment.On the other hand, SMEs have various perspectivesfor dealing with such urgent matters but coping with fast changing situations might confuse firms with unfortunately lost sales or business closure.The focus of this study.......

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Abstract: This article highlights the importance of the effect and sustainability of the metaverse in the consumer market and its implementation in the business domain. The metaverse is constantly helping business to strengthen their foot in the online world where they can extend their network and connect with potential customers with ease. Further, we are trying to emphasize the sustainable factor in the metaverse since we must take care of the fact that many consumers will give priority to sustainable and environment-friendly ways while purchasing products online. Consumer awareness of environmentally friendly strategies is now spreading into the digital sphere, where brands trying to enter the metaverse.......

KEYWORDS: 1. Sustainability management 2. Metaverse 3. Consumer well-being 4. Digital marketing 5. Advertising 6. Branding 7. Services

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Abstract: Globalization, Technological advancements, Urbanization, Disintermediation are some of the major factors that have changed the Socio- Cultural aspects of India. Changes likelarge united families becoming solitary families, diminishment of house hold health remedies, telemedicine, medical retail transformation etc., have been phenomenal in the past one or two decades. On the other hand, Governments at various levels have been consistently concentrating on different health improving points like hygiene of the society, supply of drinking water, health centers in villages, hospitals in small towns, super specialty hospitals and medical colleges in bigger cities. Additionally, availability of advanced medical facilities across the length and breadth of India gave better and easy access of health care industry to all the citizens by private hospitals.......

KEYWORDS: Urbanization, Stress induced health problems, life style related health issues and privatization of health insurance companies.

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Abstract: Most of Public Transport undertakings in India are often cash-strapped in many cases, the operating cost per bus kilometre exceeds revenues and bus fares are often kept low irrespective of the cost of providing service. Unskilled labour too create much problems in this sector. This study is to investigate the problems faced by the Private bus industry in the state of Kerala. Private Bus were seen as a symbol of status in state of Kerala and the roads of Kerala has been filled with a large number of private buses.......

KEYWORDS: Public Transportation,Private Bus,Government, Operation Cost

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Abstract: Background: In a market economy buyers‟ willingness dictates the materialization of sales. The buyers‟ satisfaction or dissatisfaction reflects the customer retention capability of the business organization. Several studies have focused on an advertisement that enables marketers to control their target customers to a significant extent and in the word of Ogilvy every advertisement must be considered a contribution to the brand image. Several studies established that the liking of advertisement is closely related to buying a brand being advertised. Basically the first impression of a commercial is vital. Or in other words likeability functions as a "gatekeeper" for further information processing. Well-liked advertisements can create positive arousal and activation and improve the recall of the advertised brand........

Key Word: Advertisements; Celebrity; Recall Value; Communication; Spokeperson..

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Abstract: Monitoring and evaluation is a vibrant part of project management that determines the effectiveness and efficiency of any project undertaking. Without it, project success is therefore minimal. Embu County is currently facing several challenges in its performance of health projects. This has been attributed due to the lack of effective and efficient monitoring and evaluation execution. The main purpose of this study was to determine a relationship between monitoring and evaluation practices and the performance of health projects in Embu county government, Kenya with the objective of understanding the effectiveness and efficiency of its applications. The study was.......

Key Word: Monitoring and Evaluation Practices; Project Performance; and Health Sector Projects

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Abstract: Background: During the development of the manual insertion analysis, it was possible to identify losses in the process, after using lean tools and data collection, gaps in the line balancing, due to low performance and desaturation in the insertion process. Materials and Methods: Software (Auto card Simulation); Polyester Tapes; Steel plates S72; Conductor wires (Copper and Aluminum); Transfer Tweezers; Digital caliper; Ohmmeter; Continuity Test. Methods: Preparation of the area considering situations that should be in accordance with the standard, including: the installation and layout of machinery and equipment........

Key Word: Chrono-Analysis, NVAA, WO, WCM, and Continuous Improvement

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