The goal of this research is to test the mediating effect of product symbolism on the relationship between conspicuous consumption and social identity formation in the branded clothing sector of young adults. Young adults between the ages of 20-35 who wear branded clothes in Sri Lanka were considered the target population. The data was collected through a survey to find answers to the identified research questions through a quantitative approach. The Snowball sampling method was used as the sampling method for this study. The Sobel Test was carried out using an online calculator to measure the statistical significance of the mediation. The results showed that the effect of conspicuous consumption on social identity formation mediated through product symbolism could be judged as statistically significant. The findings can help with market segmentation and brand positioning. Knowing these symbolic value attachments to branded clothes, marketers can create their marketing mix strategies to provide solutions for self-image enhancement and sustainable competitive advantage from both consumer and company points of view.

This study aims at exploring the impact of the performance of supply chain dimensions (plan-based, source-based, make-based, delivery-based, and return-based performance) on the financial performance of industrial firms. Using a questionnaire, data were collected from a sample consisting of 250 supply chain and financial managers. Analysis data via IBM SPSS and AMOS, the results showed that hypothesized effects were supported except one hypothesis. That is, the results revealed that plan-based, source-based, make-based, and delivery-based performance have significant effects on firm’ financial performance. However, there was a significant negative effect of return-based performance on financial performance. The results concluded that firms should individually influence the supply chain dimensions to address the effects of their performance on financial performance.

The purpose of this empirical study is to determine how Jordan's internal control system affects the efficiency of accounting information systems (AIS) services and client satisfaction. The study's goal is to shed light on how important a robust internal control system is for increasing customer satisfaction with AIS services. A quantitative research methodology is used to collect data from a survey of 265 representative customers of Jordanian enterprises (Commercial BANKS). Data is analyzed using second generation analysis technic (SmartPLS) software. In the context of AIS, the findings emphasize the significance of the internal control system in bolstering the link between service quality and customer satisfaction. The research advances our understanding of AIS and has significant ramifications for companies seeking to improve customer satisfaction and service quality. The researcher also offered suggestions for further research.