This study investigates the impact of internationalization barriers on the export performance of Jordanian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The aim of this study is to investigate how the export performance of SMEs in the furniture industry is influenced by external and internal barriers and what significance these have for international performance. Based on a quantitative research design, data was collected from 318 small and medium-sized Jordanian companies through a survey. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) examined the impact of external barriers, including political, economic, legal and socio-cultural challenges, as well as internal barriers, such as financial, management and market-related barriers, on export performance. However, most barriers - whether internal or external - are domestic and have a greater impact on export performance than barriers from abroad. This study enriches RBV theory in relation to the internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises by providing evidence that firm-specific resources and capabilities are key factors for SMEs both when they face export barriers and when they achieve better performance in foreign activities. The findings provide practical implications for managers, policy makers and practitioners interested in the internationalization of Jordanian SMEs. An important limitation is the cross-sectional design, one-country context, and self-report in survey research. Future studies are recommended to use a longitudinal design, mediating and moderating mechanisms. This study is innovative as it involves a combined investigation of firm-external and firm-internal export barriers and their effects on the internationalization success of Jordanian SMEs.

This study investigates the relationships between Supply Chain Collaboration, Risk Management Strategies, Supplier Development, Trust, and Supply Chain Resilience in the Jordanian retail sector. This research aims to analyze the direct impacts of these Supply chain management practices on resilience, as well as mediating effect Trust in between this relation. The study used quantitative data to collect the data from 291 managers and executives in the Jordanian retail sector. The findings suggest that Supply Chain Collaboration and Risk Management Strategies have positive significant effects on Supply Chain Resilience, while Supplier Development has no direct significant effect. The results show that each of the supply chain management practices has significant positive effects on Trust and, therefore, significantly contribute to increasing Supply Chain Resilience. In addition, Trust is identified to play a mediating role in the relationships between trust on both SCMPs and resilience. This paper extends the existing literature on supply chain resilience and provides empirical insights into significant factors that shape in enhancing resilience within the retail trade industry, notably focusing on Jordan. The implications for managers, practitioners and society suggest that collaborative relationships, effective risk management strategies as well trust building initiatives are vital to increase resilience among supply chains. This research is unique as it thoroughly investigates the collaboration between SCM practices, relational variables and resilience in an understudied context providing a new understanding of the interplay of different antecedents at play on resilient supply chains creation.

The research investigated the relationship among Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), risk assessment capabilities and value creation in service sector firms. The study also sought to examine the effect of KPI`s components on risk assessment & value capitalisation, and how they either facilitate or hinder implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement processes. In this context, a quantitative cross-sectional research design was applied using an online survey of shared middle and senior managers in service organizations. After filtering, the final version of segmented sample included a total of 215 respondents engaged in different service businesses. The analysis was determined using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling. The results showed that all components of KPIs have significant positive relationships with risk assessment and value improvement outcomes First, performance drivers were found to be the most significant predictor of both constructs. As such, the results show that both risk assessment and value improvement had a positive effect on implementation/monitoring processes which in turn enabled continuous improvements. Performance measurement, risk management and value creation in service organizations: A performance at-risk-based conceptual model. The results have numerous managerial, practical and policy implications for the service sector. This drives home the necessity of creating integrated KPI systems that include risk assessment and value improvement factors. In building on existing theory, the study is of substantial interest in that it provides empirical evidence for these organizational mechanisms related to service organizations. Resilient Organizations in the Service Sector picture of Resilience across Performance Management with KPIs, Risk Assessment and Value Creation strategies offering a comprehensive foundation for sustainable organizational success.

This study investigates the ways in which collaboration may provide a competitive advantage in global marketing through focused strategy, differentiation, and cost leadership. The study uses Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to analyze data and present a comparative analysis of separate and combined strategic approaches. The result of the study implies that differentiation is the main factor influencing the variation in collaborative competitive advantage, which accounts for the largest percentage of explained variance (R² = 0.729). Whereas the combined model also shows a high level of explanatory ability (R² = 0.693). The path coefficient shows that differentiation, focused strategy, and cost leadership have a positive impact on competitive advantage. The integrated model also shows significant indirect effects, highlighting the benefits of combining several strategies. These results suggest that in order to optimize resource allocation and enhance market positioning, firms should adopt a comprehensive approach that incorporates many techniques. This study contributes to the existing research in strategic management by emphasizing the importance of a cohesive strategy in sustaining a competitive advantage in the fast-evolving digital marketing field.

The current trend in deteriorating mechanical performance of green polymeric-based materials has made it essential for designers to establish more reliable and sustainable bio-products. Here, the mechanical performance of Jordanian lignocellulosic olive fibers in polymeric-based composites has been methodically investigated. The outcomes of different reinforcement conditions on the desired mechanical performance of the olive leaf’s lignocellulosic fibers with low-density polyethylene (LDPE) composites have been examined, including the properties of tensile strength, tensile modulus, mechanical strain, impact strength, and the intensity per composite volume. This has been accomplished to determine the optimum reinforcement condition for the desired mechanical behavior as well as to establish the performance deterioration and enhancement trends of such bio-materials in a more consistent manner. The results signify that lignocellulosic olive fibers have exhibited various enhancements in terms of mechanical performance. Both the tensile strength and modulus of elasticity have been dramatically improved at 20 wt.% fiber content. This was the most desired reinforcement condition among all considered cases. The olive fibers also possess the capability of maintaining relatively high ductility and impact strength properties, making them suitable for various industrial applications where high ductility is necessary. Thermal stability analysis using TGA and DTG has been employed to obtain accurate results.

This study investigates the impact of different leadership styles on project success, specifically examining the mediating role of team collaboration. This study utilized a diverse sample of 202 respondents representing five distinct national contexts: Jordan, Saudi Arabia, China, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. PLS-SEM were employed to analyze the relationships between transformational leadership, transactional leadership, laissez-faire leadership, team collaboration, and project success. Our findings reveal that both transformational and transactional leadership styles are positively associated with project success. Conversely, laissez-faire leadership demonstrated a negative relationship with team collaboration but did not directly predict project success. Importantly, team collaboration was found to mediate the relationship between both transformational leadership and project success, as well as between transactional leadership and project success. However, the hypothesized mediating role of team collaboration between laissez-faire leadership and project success was not supported. These findings underscore the critical role of leadership style and team collaboration in achieving project success, offering valuable insights for organizations and project managers seeking to optimize leadership practices and foster collaborative work environments.

The study aimed at determining the extent to which Jordanian medical devices adopted the supply chain practices and to investigate the impact of those practices on organizational performance of the Jordanian medical devices’ firms. A cross-sectional approach was used to meet the purpose. A robust questionnaire was designed and used to collect primary data from the study sample. 200 questionnaires were completed and returned by the participants. SPSS version 21 and SEM were employed, with the use of (AMOS:21) to analyze and explain the collected data and to validate the research framework. The results demonstrated that medical devices firms in Jordan have adopted the supply chain practices and revealed a significant impact of those practices on the performance of the medical devices in Jordanian context.

In this study, the way green supply chain management affects green innovation and firm performance was scrutinized. The effect of trust on firm performance was also investigated. A conceptual model was proposed in this study, and it was empirically tested with a survey of 120 Jordanian managers. Green innovation and trust had a significant impact on firm performance, according to the study's findings. On green innovation, green supply chain management was shown to impart a significant impact. However, green supply chain management has little to do with green innovation. Furthermore, green innovation was found to contribute to both green supply chain management and firm performance. Notably, the present study may be skewed and selective because Jordan Industrial Estates has a good environmental rating. Furthermore, as the study was limited to Jordan, one of the major drawbacks is that the findings cannot be generalized.

Nowadays, smartphones are the leading dominant mobile communication devices, attributed to their multifunctional facilities and the mounting benefits provided by online platforms. From a business perspective, smartphones can be a practical substitute for conducting many business transactions online. Companies have transferred their traditional business models to e-business models employing new technologies. This paper aims to examine the entrepreneurs’ intentions to use smartphone applications in conducting business transactions as well as explore entrepreneurial opportunities in the Jordanian market. The study will use the quantitative method to examine the factors affecting Jordanian entrepreneurs’ intention to use Smartphone applications. A questionnaire was used to collect the required data from the study population. The respondents were selected using a random sampling method to obtain the needed data from entrepreneurs in Amman, Jordan. A total of 500 questionnaires were distributed, and 440 valid questionnaires were returned and included in the analysis. The revealed results show that ease of use, perceived security, and trust significantly influence entrepreneurs’ intentions to use Smartphone applications, while responsiveness shows no significant influence. The current study provides valuable information on the factors that nurture entrepreneurs' intentions to adopt smartphone applications in Jordan. Finally, the smartphone possesses high potential support for entrepreneurs in the business world. Entrepreneurs are advised to integrate smartphones more into business transactions to increase work efficiency benchmarks and boost their businesses.

This article will examine the impact of e-service quality management dimensions on decision-making agility at private universities in Jordan. The e-service quality model was extended by adding more dimensions and applying them in a pure service environment. The study used five dimensions to measure the impact of e-services quality management, including efficiency, fulfillment, privacy, responsiveness, and contact on decision-making agility. During the spring semester of 2021, an online questionnaire was distributed randomly at 12 private universities in Jordan. A total of 300 respondents completed and submitted the questionnaire. The results show that the five dimensions of e-service quality have a significant impact on decision-making agility at private universities in Jordan. The result indicates that contact was the most influential factor in decision-making agility. This confirms the importance of having advanced information technology systems and strategies to enhance communication effectiveness. University management can employ these results to enhance existing policies and procedures to improve the quality of e-services provided to boost and maintain competitiveness and distinction. We can anticipate that a university with a high level of decision-making agility can have a better change management cycle and be more flexible in response to market challenges.