Document Type : Research Paper
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1 PhD student in Industrial Management, Faculty of Management, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Department of Management, Faculty of Management, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Faculty of Management, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran
Abstract
Considering the importance of the home appliances industry in generating employment and promoting economic prosperity, this research identifies the key factors that improve the performance of the financing chain within this sector. A mixed-method approach (qualitative and quantitative) was utilized to achieve this goal. The qualitative phase drew from library resources related to the financing chain, while the quantitative phase included 183 senior managers and experts involved in the financing chain of the home appliances industry in Alborz province. Sampling was conducted using simple random sampling, and data were collected through a field questionnaire. To validate and assess the fit of the research model, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were employed using SPSS 19 and Smart PLS 3 software. The results indicated that 13 overarching themes were identified, including four themes related to background requirements (structure), five themes related to strategies and processes within the financing chain (content), and four themes related to the outcomes of the financing chain. All factor loadings were significant at the 95% confidence level, confirming the model’s fit and validating the research hypotheses. The findings suggest that contextual components are crucial in shaping the actions and strategies within the financing chain, while the content components play an essential role in achieving the goals of this chain in the home appliance industry.
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