Noor Ismawati Ismawati Jaafar

Prof. Dr. Noor Ismawati Ismawati Jaafar


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Academic Career Length

22Years (2005-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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13 April 2015 in Industrial Management & Data Systems
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SASulaiman Ainin
Sulaiman Ainin
FPFarzana Parveen
Farzana Parveen
SMSedigheh Moghavvemi
Sedigheh Moghavvemi
NJNoor Ismawati Ismawati Jaafar
Noor Ismawati Ismawati Jaafar
LSLiyana Shuib
Liyana Shuib
Purpose: – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors that influence Facebook usage among small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In addition, it examines the impact of Facebook usage on financial and non-financial performance of the SMEs. Design/methodology/approach: – Using integrated model, this study examined the influence of compatibility, cost effectiveness, interactivity and trust on Facebook usage and its subsequent impact on organizations performance. Statistical analyses were based on the data collected, through survey questionnaire from 259 SMEs in Malaysia. Partial Least Square (PLS) method was used to test the hypotheses. Findings: – The study revealed that Facebook usage has a strong positive impact on financial performance of SMEs; similarly it was also found that Facebook usage positively impacts the non-financial performance of SMEs in terms of cost reduction on marketing and customer service, improved customer relations and improved information accessibility. Additionally, factors such as compatibility, cost effectiveness and interactivity was identified as factors that influence Facebook usage among SMEs. Research limitations/implications: – This study is limited in selection of samples. The sample only covered one community of SME in Malaysia which limits generalizability of the findings. This study provided a clearer idea on the real importance of Facebook and its benefits. The results would motivate and guide organizations in the adoption of Facebook for business activities. The study also has various theoretical and practical contributions. Originality/value: – Very few empirical studies investigated the actual impact of Facebook usage among organizations. This study investigated the effect of Facebook usage on the financial performance of the organizations which is really important to study as it reveals the exact value of using Facebook for business activities.

1 April 2018 in Information & Management
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FTFarzana Parveen Tajudeen
Farzana Parveen Tajudeen
NJNoor Ismawati Ismawati Jaafar
Noor Ismawati Ismawati Jaafar
SASulaiman Ainin
Sulaiman Ainin

1 April 2014 in Government Information Quarterly
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AWAnne Marie Warren
Anne Marie Warren
ASAinin Sulaiman
Ainin Sulaiman
NJNoor Ismawati Ismawati Jaafar
Noor Ismawati Ismawati Jaafar

1 February 2015 in Telematics and Informatics
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FPFarzana Parveen
Farzana Parveen
NJNoor Ismawati Ismawati Jaafar
Noor Ismawati Ismawati Jaafar
SASulaiman Ainin
Sulaiman Ainin

1 March 2018 in The International Journal of Management Education
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Sedigheh MoghavvemiSedigheh Moghavvemi
Sedigheh Moghavvemi
ASAinin Sulaiman
Ainin Sulaiman
NJNoor Ismawati Ismawati Jaafar
Noor Ismawati Ismawati Jaafar
NKNafisa Kasem
Nafisa Kasem

1 April 2015 in Computers & Education
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SASulaiman Ainin
Sulaiman Ainin
M. Muzamil NaqshbandiM. Muzamil Naqshbandi
M. Muzamil Naqshbandi
SMSedigheh Moghavvemi
Sedigheh Moghavvemi
NJNoor Ismawati Ismawati Jaafar
Noor Ismawati Ismawati Jaafar