Fundamental and Applied Management Journal
Strategic and Operations Management, addressing strategic decision-making, operational excellence, supply chain, process improvement, and performance management. Business and International Management, covering global strategy, cross-border operations, internationalization, and comparative management practices. Marketing and Consumer Studies, exploring market strategy, consumer behavior, branding, digital marketing, and marketing analytics. Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour, focusing on talent management, leadership, motivation, organizational culture, and workplace behavior. Entrepreneurship and Management of Innovation, examining venture creation, entrepreneurial ecosystems, innovation strategy, and scaling new businesses. Management of Technology and Innovation, investigating technology adoption, digital transformation, R&D management, and innovation processes in organizations. Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, addressing sustainable strategy, ESG, social impact, stakeholder engagement, and responsible business practices. Corporate Governance, covering board effectiveness, governance structures, accountability, transparency, and regulatory compliance. Financial Management, focusing on corporate finance, investment decisions, financial performance, risk management, and financial planning.
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<![CDATA[Internationalization Strategies in Sea Transportation Management: Cross-Border Operations, Global Supply Chain Dynamics, and Comparative Shipping Practices ]]>
<![CDATA[Naomi Louhenapessy]]>
<![CDATA[ Fundamental and Applied Management Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): June ]]>
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DOI: 10.66314/famj.v4i2.279
<![CDATA[The sea transportation sector serves as a vital pillar for facilitating global trade, yet the internationalization strategies employed by shipping companies to expand and manage cross-border operations are often underexplored, particularly in the face of contemporary challenges such as regulatory divergence, sustainability requirements, digital transformation, and shifting geopolitical landscapes. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the internationalization strategies within sea transportation management, focusing on global supply chain dynamics, comparative operational practices across different geographical and institutional settings, and the governance structures that support effective cross-border maritime operations. Through a qualitative research approach that combines thematic analysis, cross-group comparison, and narrative synthesis, the study utilizes expert interviews and document analysis, drawing insights from international shipping strategists, cross-border logistics professionals, maritime regulatory authorities, and academic researchers. The findings highlight four key themes: the multi-faceted nature of maritime internationalization, including market entry, network growth, and institutional adaptation; the critical importance of regulatory compliance and alignment in facilitating smooth cross-border operations; the integration of sustainability principles within international supply chain management; and the organizational capabilities necessary for managing the diverse cultural, institutional, and operational complexities of global maritime networks. This research contributes a unified internationalization framework that links strategic positioning, regulatory alignment, sustainability, and organizational capacity, offering both theoretical advancements for international business and practical guidance for maritime organizations navigating cross-border challenges.]]>
<![CDATA[My Mosque, My Business Hub: The Mediating Power of Product Innovation in Mosque Based SME Performance ]]>
<![CDATA[Asmayanti Asmayanti]]>;
<![CDATA[Hajar Dewantara]]>;
<![CDATA[Andi Reski Nurhikmah]]>;
<![CDATA[Aminuddin Hamdat]]>;
<![CDATA[Andika Isma]]>
<![CDATA[ Fundamental and Applied Management Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): March ]]>
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DOI: 10.66314/famj.v4i1.600
<![CDATA[This research investigates mosque-based entrepreneurship and the mediating role of product innovation on business performance in Indonesia. The study highlights the significant contribution of entrepreneurship to economic growth, while noting challenges faced by SMEs in Indonesia, such as access to capital and intense competition. The research aims to assess the implementation of mosque-based entrepreneurship and how product innovation can enhance business performance, measured through profitability, productivity, and market share. The quality of service and human resources are also examined for their impact on business performance and product innovation. Data was collected through questionnaires from 425 mosque SMEs in Indonesia and analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS). The findings show that service quality and human resources positively influence business performance, both directly and through product innovation. This study underscores the importance of innovation in improving competitiveness and the performance of SMEs.]]>
<![CDATA[The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Transformation of Human Resource Analytics on the Performance of Generation Z Employees in Digital Startup Companies in Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Ismandra Ismandra]]>;
<![CDATA[Supriadi Supriadi]]>
<![CDATA[ Fundamental and Applied Management Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): March ]]>
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DOI: 10.66314/famj.v4i1.651
<![CDATA[This study examines the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming human resource analytics and its impact on the performance of Generation Z employees in digital startup companies in Indonesia. The topic is relevant due to the rapid growth of startups and the increasing use of AI in human resource management. Generation Z, as a dominant workforce, is known for being digitally oriented, adaptable, and comfortable with data-driven environments, making it important to understand how AI-based analytics influence their performance. This research aims to analyze how AI tools improve decision-making, employee engagement, productivity, and performance evaluation. The study uses a quantitative approach with a survey involving Generation Z employees in digital startups. Data were analyzed using statistical methods to examine the relationship between AI-based HR analytics and employee performance. The results show that AI improves efficiency in recruitment, performance monitoring, and employee development, which positively affects productivity and job satisfaction. In addition, AI helps organizations make more accurate and strategic decisions. In conclusion, the use of AI in HR analytics plays an important role in improving employee performance and provides a competitive advantage for digital startups in Indonesia.]]>
<![CDATA[Navigating Human Resource Capacity and Accountability Challenges in Decentralized Public Finance: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis ]]>
<![CDATA[Rabiyatul Jasiyah]]>;
<![CDATA[Suriadi Suriadi]]>
<![CDATA[ Fundamental and Applied Management Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): June ]]>
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DOI: 10.66314/famj.v4i2.654
<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze and synthesize prior research on navigating human resource capacity and accountability challenges in decentralized public finance through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). The review focuses on how human resource capacity, fiscal autonomy, digital governance, and accountability mechanisms interact in shaping the effectiveness of decentralized public financial management. The SLR method was employed because it allows a structured and transparent synthesis of previous findings, identifies recurring patterns, and clarifies inconsistencies across studies. Literature was searched through the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), covering publications from 2022 to 2026, using combinations of keywords related to fiscal decentralization, human resource capacity, accountability, transparency, local government finance, and public financial management. The initial search identified 63 records, which were then screened based on title relevance, abstract suitability, research focus, publication year, full-text availability, and substantive alignment with the topic. After the selection process, 11 articles were retained for final review and analyzed through descriptive-qualitative synthesis. The findings indicate that decentralized public finance becomes more effective when supported by competent human resources, merit-based administration, strong internal control, adequate digital systems, and meaningful citizen participation. In contrast, weak technical capacity, fiscal dependence, fragmented institutions, and limited managerial autonomy repeatedly hinder accountability outcomes. This review contributes to the literature by reinforcing the capacity–accountability linkage as a central explanatory framework and by offering practical insight for policymakers and public administrators seeking to strengthen local fiscal governance in decentralized settings.]]>
<![CDATA[The Influence of Financial Technology Literacy and Behavioral Bias on Generation Z Investment Decisions the Moderating Role of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) in the Digital Economy Era ]]>
<![CDATA[Zulkifli Djamin]]>;
<![CDATA[Dasmadi Dasmadi]]>;
<![CDATA[Yuliza Yuliza]]>
<![CDATA[ Fundamental and Applied Management Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): March ]]>
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DOI: 10.66314/famj.v4i1.655
<![CDATA[This study aims to examine the influence of financial technology literacy and behavioral bias on investment decisions among Generation Z, as well as to analyze the moderating role of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) in the digital economy era. The rapid development of digital financial platforms has increased accessibility to investment opportunities, particularly for younger generations. However, this ease of access is often accompanied by psychological factors that may lead to irrational decision-making. This research adopts a quantitative approach using a survey method, with data collected from Generation Z respondents who actively use financial technology for investment purposes. The data are analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) to identify the relationships between variables and the moderating effect of FoMO. The findings indicate that financial technology literacy has a significant positive effect on investment decisions, as individuals with higher literacy levels tend to make more informed and rational choices. Conversely, behavioral biases such as overconfidence, herd behavior, and loss aversion significantly influence investment decisions in a less rational direction. Furthermore, FoMO is found to strengthen the relationship between behavioral bias and investment decisions, suggesting that individuals with higher FoMO are more likely to be influenced by market trends and social pressures. The study highlights the importance of improving financial literacy and managing psychological factors to promote more rational investment behavior among Generation Z in the digital economy.]]>
<![CDATA[The Influence of Competency and Talent Management on Career Growth Opportunities Through Work Ethic ]]>
<![CDATA[Kristina Sedyastuti]]>;
<![CDATA[Dedi Rianto Rahadi]]>;
<![CDATA[Dianawati Suryaningtyas]]>
<![CDATA[ Fundamental and Applied Management Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): June ]]>
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DOI: 10.66314/famj.v4i2.816
<![CDATA[This study examines the impact of working ethics on career development opportunities through competency and talent management in PT Ikhlas's work environment. In this study, the quantitative approach has been applied, with a sample size of 215 respondents, and simple random sampling to obtain information on PT Ikhlas employees. The technique used to analyze data is SEMPLS and the Smart PLS 4.0.9.6 software has been adapted for this purpose. The results of the study revealed that competence has a positive and negligible impact on work ethic, talent is very important in terms of job ethics, competencies are extremely beneficial when it comes to career growth opportunities, managerial skills have a favorable and negative effect on careers, work ethic has a positive and negligible effect on career growth opportunities, competence has a positive and negligible effect on career growth opportunities through work ethic, talent management has a significant positive effect on career growth opportunities through work ethic. Companies can optimize their career development strategies to improve employee productivity and welfare when they understand the relationship between competence, talent management as well and work ethics.]]>
<![CDATA[The Role of Organizational Agility in Mediating the Effect of AI-Driven Human Resource Management and ESG Practices on Business Sustainability in the Telecommunications Industry ]]>
<![CDATA[Ganjar Garibaldi]]>;
<![CDATA[Joelianti Dwi Supraptiningsih]]>;
<![CDATA[Pristanto Ria Irawan]]>
<![CDATA[ Fundamental and Applied Management Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): March ]]>
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DOI: 10.66314/famj.v4i1.834
<![CDATA[The growing convergence of digital transformation and sustainability governance has intensified organizational pressure to achieve long-term competitiveness while responding to technological disruption, environmental uncertainty, and stakeholder expectations. Although AI-driven organizational systems and ESG-oriented practices are widely promoted as strategic drivers of sustainable performance, empirical findings regarding their effectiveness remain inconsistent across organizational contexts. This study addresses this theoretical and empirical inconsistency by examining the role of Organizational Agility as a strategic mechanism linking AI-Driven Human Resource Management (AI-Driven HRM) and ESG Practices to Business Sustainability within the telecommunications industry. Drawing upon Dynamic Capability Theory, the study challenges deterministic assumptions suggesting that technological adoption and sustainability governance automatically generate sustainable organizational outcomes. A quantitative explanatory design was employed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Data were collected from 150 employees working in telecommunications companies in Jakarta, Indonesia, through purposive sampling and structured questionnaire distribution. The findings reveal that ESG Practices significantly enhance Organizational Agility, while Organizational Agility substantially strengthens Business Sustainability. Conversely, AI-Driven HRM does not significantly influence Organizational Agility or Business Sustainability directly, indicating the existence of an organizational capability gap within digital transformation processes. Furthermore, Organizational Agility significantly mediates the relationship between ESG Practices and Business Sustainability, whereas its mediating role in the relationship between AI-Driven HRM and Business Sustainability is not statistically significant. These findings demonstrate that sustainable organizational performance is shaped less by technological implementation itself and more by the organization’s adaptive capability to transform sustainability-oriented governance into responsive strategic behavior. The study contributes theoretically by extending Dynamic Capability Theory through a capability-based sustainability perspective that positions Organizational Agility as a strategic conversion mechanism within digitally transforming organizations. Practically, the findings provide strategic insights for organizations seeking to strengthen sustainable competitiveness in increasingly volatile and technology-driven business environments.]]>
<![CDATA[Building MSME Competitiveness in the Digital Era: The Role of Human Capital Development and Digital Leadership through Entrepreneurial Orientation ]]>
<![CDATA[Pristanto Ria Irawan]]>;
<![CDATA[Ganjar Garibaldi]]>;
<![CDATA[Joelianti Dwi Supraptiningsih]]>
<![CDATA[ Fundamental and Applied Management Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): June ]]>
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DOI: 10.66314/famj.v4i2.424
<![CDATA[The rapid advancement of digital transformation has significantly altered the competitive landscape of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), particularly in the food and beverage sector. To remain competitive, MSMEs must strengthen their internal capabilities through human capital development, effective digital leadership, and entrepreneurial orientation. This study investigates the effects of Human Capital Development and Digital Leadership on MSME Competitiveness, with Entrepreneurial Orientation serving as a mediating variable. A quantitative explanatory research design was employed, and data were collected from 250 food and beverage MSMEs operating in North Jakarta, Indonesia. Respondents were selected using purposive sampling based on predefined business criteria. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 4 software. The findings reveal that Human Capital Development and Digital Leadership positively and significantly influence Entrepreneurial Orientation. Furthermore, both variables have significant direct effects on MSME Competitiveness, with Human Capital Development emerging as the strongest predictor. Entrepreneurial Orientation also exerts a positive influence on competitiveness and significantly mediates the relationships between Human Capital Development and Competitiveness, as well as between Digital Leadership and Competitiveness. The structural model demonstrates strong explanatory and predictive power, with R² values of 0.773 for Entrepreneurial Orientation and 0.864 for SME Competitiveness. This study contributes to the literature by integrating Human Capital Development, Digital Leadership, Entrepreneurial Orientation, and Competitiveness into a unified framework grounded in the Resource-Based View and Dynamic Capabilities perspectives. The findings provide practical insights for MSME owners, managers, and policymakers regarding strategies for strengthening competitiveness and sustaining business growth in the era of digital transformation.]]>
<![CDATA[The Rise of AI-Assisted Consumer Information Search: An Exploratory Study on Shifting Purchase Decision Behavior in Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Dedy Budiman]]>
<![CDATA[ Fundamental and Applied Management Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): June ]]>
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DOI: 10.66314/famj.v4i2.597
<![CDATA[This study investigates the shifting patterns of consumer information-seeking behavior in Indonesia amid the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) search tools such as ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Gemini, and Perplexity. Grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model and Consumer Decision Journey framework, the study proposes an integrated conceptual model in which AI adoption drives information processing, builds consumer confidence, and shapes brand consideration through AI-mediated recommendations. An exploratory quantitative survey was conducted via Google Forms from March 3 to 13, 2026, distributed through professional networks including Sales Director Indonesia (SDI), the Indonesian Marketing Teachers Association (AGMARI), and corporate client networks spanning multiple provinces. A total of 1,617 responses were collected (1,596 valid). The findings reveal that 74.6% of Indonesian consumers have used AI tools for product research, 26.4% are heavy users, 52.3% are influenced by AI brand mentions, and 79.8% perceive AI as accelerating their decision-making. Notably, consumers aged 55 and above demonstrated the highest AI-first adoption rate (24.2%), challenging conventional assumptions about generational technology adoption — a phenomenon herein termed the Silver Surfer Paradox. The study contributes theoretically by extending the Consumer Decision Journey framework to AI-mediated information environments and empirically by repositioning task complexity over digital nativity as a stronger predictor of AI adoption. Practically, the findings establish Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) as a strategic imperative for digital business in the AI era.]]>
<![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence as a Mediator between PESTEL Factors and Smart and Sustainable Tourism Development ]]>
<![CDATA[Suharto]]>;
<![CDATA[Rachmawaty]]>;
<![CDATA[Agusalim Patola DM]]>;
<![CDATA[Andi Aris Mattunruang]]>
<![CDATA[ Fundamental and Applied Management Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): June ]]>
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DOI: 10.66314/famj.v4i2.627
<![CDATA[This study develops and tests an integrated model explaining how external environmental conditions are converted into smart and sustainable tourism outcomes through Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Using the PESTEL framework, the study examines political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal conditions as macro-environmental forces that shape AI adoption in destination management. Unlike studies that treat PESTEL factors mainly as contextual descriptors or assume their direct influence on tourism performance, this research positions AI as a socio-technical translation mechanism that turns external readiness and pressure into operational destination capabilities. A mixed-methods approach was applied by combining Structural Equation Modeling with qualitative insights from interviews and focus group discussions involving 200 stakeholders from government, industry, academia, business associations, and local tourism communities across Bira Beach, Bantimurung, Takabonerate, and Toraja. The results show that PESTEL factors significantly influence AI adoption, while their direct effect on smart and sustainable tourism is not significant. AI adoption has a significant positive effect on smart and sustainable tourism and mediates the relationship between PESTEL factors and tourism outcomes. These findings suggest that favorable external conditions are necessary but insufficient; sustainable destination transformation requires AI-enabled capabilities for data-driven decisions, visitor-flow management, service personalization, environmental monitoring, and community-inclusive digital participation. The South Sulawesi setting contributes additional theoretical insight because it represents an emerging destination region with strong cultural and ecological assets but uneven infrastructure, digital literacy, and institutional readiness. The study contributes to tourism and technology literature by extending PESTEL from a diagnostic framework into an antecedent of AI-enabled destination capability and by explaining AI as a mediator linking macro-environmental forces with smart, inclusive, and sustainable tourism development.]]>
