International Journal of Data and Network Science (Jan 2024)

The influence of social media, big data, and data mining on the evolution of organizational behavior: Empirical study in Jordanian telecommunication sector

  • Ayman Mansour,
  • Faraj Harahsheh,
  • Khalid W. Wazani,
  • Mohammad khasawneh,
  • Bassmah B. AlTaher

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5267/j.ijdns.2024.1.020
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 3
pp. 1929 – 1940

Abstract

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of social media, big data, and data mining on the development of organizational behavior within the telecommunications industry in Jordan. The main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of technological components on the alteration of organizational behavior in the communications sector of Jordan. To accomplish this objective, a thorough empirical investigation was undertaken, encompassing the collecting of data from key stakeholders within the telecommunications sector in Jordan. A sample size of 412 participants, encompassing people from diverse roles within the communications sector, was chosen for the purpose of this study. The participants' replies and perspectives were gathered via the administration of surveys and conducting interviews, resulting in a comprehensive data set suitable for analysis. This study investigated the intricate relationship between the utilization of social media, the application of big data analytics, and the implementation of data mining techniques in influencing the dynamics of organizational behavior. The study's results underscored the substantial impact that social media platforms have on communication patterns and collaboration within telecommunication firms. Furthermore, the utilization of big data analysis has emerged as a significant catalyst for the enhancement of informed decision-making processes, exerting influence on diverse facets of organizational behavior, including strategic planning, employee engagement, and customer interactions. Data mining techniques have been identified as having a crucial function in extracting significant patterns and trends from extensive datasets, hence helping to the improvement of organizational learning and adaptation. The research findings indicated that the incorporation of social media, big data, and data mining technologies had a beneficial effect on the development of organizational behavior within the telecommunications industry in Jordan. The findings underscore the importance for enterprises to proactively utilize these technologies to cultivate a work environment that is characterized by increased agility, responsiveness, and collaboration. This study provides significant contributions to the subject of organizational behavior by examining the impact of social media, big data, and data mining within the specific context of the telecommunication sector in Jordan. The research sheds light on the transformative consequences of these technological advancements. The consequences of these findings have broad relevance for organizational leaders, politicians, and researchers, serving as a basis for further investigations in the dynamic realm of technology-driven organizational behavior.