International Journal of Business and Economic Affairs

The Impact of Internet of Things (IOT) on Information Management Practices

2025-02-21T09:17:04-06:00

This research examines the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on Information Management (IM) across various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and IT. The study employs both quantitative and qualitative research methods, utilizing a mixed-methods approach. Random sampling was not used, as the research targets specific organizations that have implemented IoT solutions for more than one year. Primary data is analyzed quantitatively and supplemented with descriptive and inferential statistics, as well as correlation and regression analyses, to explore the relationship between the independent variable (IoT adoption) and the dependent variable (IM performance). The research identifies challenges and benefits of IoT through thematic analysis of qualitative data. Impact assessments reveal that IoT significantly enhances data collection efficiency, with an efficiency rate of 0.54; storage efficiency at a rate of 0.68; real-time analytics scoring 0.76; and an overall organizational satisfaction rate of 0.73. However, the study also highlights existing challenges related to current
digital infrastructure, particularly concerning data security and system compatibility. This research contributes to the existing literature by enhancing our understanding of IoT and its role in reshaping IM practices. It underscores the importance of pragmatic data protection guidelines and encourages organizations to prioritize IoT integration solutions to enhance efficiency. It is recommended that organizations focus on improving their storage infrastructure and addressing security vulnerabilities to further increase efficiency and satisfaction levels with their IoT systems.

A Case of IT sector of Pakistan with Organizational Resilience as a Moderator

2025-04-16T05:07:02-05:00

This study examines the relationship between Total Quality Management (TQM), Innovation Capability, Organizational Resilience, and Organizational Performance in the IT sector of Pakistan. Research data were gathered from 400 respondents who participated from software development companies and IT service providers and fintech firms. The research applied Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) as its analysis method to validate the hypothesis framework. The study results demonstrate negative performance effects of TQM implementation (β= -0.200, p = 0.021) which implies that rigid process standardization acts as a performance detractor. The Innovation Capability acts as a mediating factor which demonstrates how innovation-based firms excel at leveraging TQM practices to improve their results. The research demonstrates that Organizational Resilience strengthens the link between TQM and performance by showing a statistical significance (β= 0.116, p = 0.042). Operational strength shows a significant positive relation to adaptability according to the study (β= 0.323, p < 0.001). Organizational results indicate IT firms need to merge dynamic quality management systems which combine innovation capabilities with adaptable strategies to maintain their competitive edge. Technological enterprises need additional research to reveal how TQM influences radical innovation and digital transformation over extended periods.

The Impact of Project Planning and Project Manager Competencies on Private Sector Project Success in Pakistan’s Manufacturing Industry

2025-04-23T08:26:49-05:00

The private sector manufacturing industry achieves its project success by maintaining operational efficiency and achieving capital gains while sustaining market competitiveness. Research on public sector projects dominates the literature while there remain insufficient studies about specific challenges and success elements which influence private sector industries. This study investigates the impact of project planning and managerial competencies on project success in Pakistan’s private sector manufacturing industry. Research data was collected from manufacturing firms across Pakistan through survey methodology and analysed using the PLS-SEM approach. The study investigated how project planning relates to three categories of managerial competencies (technical, behavioural, and contextual), which produce positive outcomes for project success. This study expands project management knowledge through research into private-sector industries and proves the essential role of planning and leadership for successful private-sector projects. Research results demonstrate the critical necessity for organizations to implement organized planning systems together with leadership development programs focused on competencies in their operations. The research’s findings help practitioners bridge the divide between academic research and sector practice by providing vital information for industrial experts and academic researchers who want to boost manufacturing project achievements in Pakistan.

How Efficiency Drives Bank Performance in Pakistan: A Quantile-Based Methodology

2025-04-28T08:29:53-05:00

This research examines Pakistani commercial banks’ relationship between efficiency and profitability levels from 2020 to 2024 through Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) combined with panel quantile regression methods. The research investigates financial performance patterns stemming from banking efficiency across diverse profitability levels to explain the efficiency-profitability relationship better. The study shows performance enhancement from efficiency operating through different intensity levels when examining profit margin distribution groups. Banks demonstrating lower-to-median profitability show major profit increases through efficiency improvements, yet this relationship weakens at higher performance levels resulting in negative effects for top-performing banks. Underperforming banks need efficiency to improve their results but banks performing at high profitability levels gain little value from efficiency improvements. The research evaluates bank size and capital adequacy ratio non-performing loans ratio and loan-to-deposit ratio as control factors that affect bank performance. The study utilizes panel quantile regression as an alternative to mean-based estimators to show how banking efficiency produces varying results across different sectors of bank performance. The experimental strategy advances policy recommendations that bank managers and regulators should consider adopting specific plans that align with a bank’s current profitability status. The research investigation adds new findings to emerging market banking efficiency literature through practical strategies for better banking approach development.

Nexus between Community Satisfaction, Community Attachment and Sustainable Tourism in Swat, Pakistan

2025-04-30T04:28:36-05:00

The Swat Valley, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is a prominent tourism destination known for breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and diverse attractions, ranging from serene rivers and lush forests to historical landmarks and adventure-filled valleys. This study examines the nexus between community satisfaction, attachment and sustainable tourism in Swat using structural equation modelling. For this purpose, data were collected from 300 respondents through a well-structured questionnaire. The constructs were assessed for both reliability and validity. Results indicated that community satisfaction, community attachment and sustainable tourism development are positively associated. Additionally, community satisfaction was found to explain approximately 40 percent of the variance in community attachment, while both community satisfaction and community attachment together accounted for 60 percent of the variance in support for sustainable tourism development. Policy implications are proposed to foster sustainable tourism development in Swat.