This study examines the relationships between high-performance work systems (HPWS) and organizational performance, highlighting both positive and negative findings in past research using various mediation methods. Previous studies have emphasized the importance of examining contingent factors—such as strategies, technology, team building, organizational culture, and human resource power—in enhancing the value of HPWS. In today’s competitive environment, organizations are seeking to gain a compet
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Written by Anastasia Sedova
Published in Vol 2 , 2022
This paper aims to examine the models of irrational behavior exhibited by economic agents and the methods for regulating such behaviors. General and specific research methods were employed to achieve this objective. The paper presents three behavioral models—reference, standard, and deviant—demonstrating how economic agents make decisions under the influence of a combination of internal and external factors. It examines the key regulatory approaches to managing irrational behavior using two core
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Written by Dao Tung Nguyen
Published in Vol 2 , 2022
This research examines how the capabilities of firms, specifically learning orientation (LO) and entrepreneurial orientation (EO), affect their operational performance (OP). The study examined 276 businesses in Vietnam across different industries, sizes, ownership structures, and ages. The analysis, which included descriptive statistics, reliability tests, exploratory factor analysis, and multivariate regression using SPSS version 20, revealed that both LO and EO positively affect OP, with EO ha
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Written by Hadil Hussein Farag Hassan
Published in Vol 2 , 2022
The focus of this study was to examine the improvement of information encoding and its subsequent impact on working memory in students with learning disabilities. These students often face challenges with ineffective learning strategies, which hinder their academic performance and foster a sense of failure in meeting expectations. The study included 20 fourth-grade students, ages 8 to 11 years, male and female. A two-group experimental design was used, which included pre-, post-, and follow-up a
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Written by Madina Zhilgildinova
Published in Vol 2 , 2022
This article examines key aspects of personal and professional development within the framework of the competence-based approach. As the pace of change accelerates, the demand for well-trained pedagogical professionals in higher education continues to rise. Educational institutions are increasingly creating focused, and structured environments that enhance students’ readiness for both professional and personal self-growth. This program emphasizes the importance of equipping future educators not
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Written by Van Vu Thi Thuy
Published in Vol 2 , 2022
The paper examines how cash flow affects the demand for additional funding among listed companies in Vietnam, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and financial constraints. Hypotheses are developed using the self-ranking match theory framework and prior research insights. The study uses data from 5,894 observations from 2010 to 2020 and employs the general regression model (GLS) to evaluate the proposed hypotheses. The findings suggest that cash flow plays an important role in s
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This article outlines the findings of empirical research on the socio-pedagogical factors influencing preteen children in orphanages in shaping their views about their own families and the family as a spiritual ideal. The study identifies three key components of how children perceive the family as a spiritual ideal: emotional, informational, and behavioral. The research was conducted based on specific criteria (informative-cognitive, motivational-valuable, and activity-based), indicators, and le
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Written by Sophia Garcia
Published in Vol 2 , 2022
This study examines the relationship between organizational culture (OC) and organizational performance within the context of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A theoretical framework was developed to assess this relationship, supported by data collected through expert interviews and structured questionnaires. The research aimed to identify and prioritize key indicators that link organizational culture to performance outcomes in UAE organizations. A total of 131 responses were obtained from both p
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Written by Aditya Pratama
Published in Vol 2 , 2022
This study examines the influence of transformational leadership on organizational performance, with organizational commitment serving as a mediating variable and altruism functioning as a moderating factor. The research was carried out at A-certified Child Welfare Institutions (LKSA) in Indonesia, involving a sample of 185 respondents. A descriptive research design was applied, and data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the Partial Least Squares (PLS) 3.0 software. The
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Written by Mei-Ying Huang
Published in Vol 2 , 2022
This research examines the key determinants influencing the utilization of Big Data Analytics (BDA) systems, focusing on data quality, organizational support, and user satisfaction. A total of 236 BDA system users from various industries participated in the survey, and the collected data were analyzed using the PLS-SEM technique. The results reveal that data integrity and timeliness play a critical role in shaping data connectivity within BDA systems, which in turn influences user satisfaction a
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The present research investigates how employees’ perceptions of training benefits shape their emotional attachment to their organizations, with a focus on the mediating influence of individual readiness for change in the context of National Jordanian banks. A total of 451 employees from 16 banks participated in the study, selected through stratified random sampling. Data were gathered using a structured, self-administered questionnaire and analyzed through partial least squares structural equati
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Although the tourism industry plays a vital role in the global economy and contributes significantly to foreign exchange earnings, it faces various operational challenges. This underscores the need to explore factors that enhance workplace productivity. This study examines the impact of polychronicity on job performance and work engagement among tourism employees. Additionally, the study investigates the mediating role of the supervisor’s organizational embodiment and the moderating effect of ps
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Written by Rafael Pereira
Published in Vol 2 , 2022
This study investigates the interrelationships between crisis management strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic, organizational strategic orientation, and organizational culture in private universities in Jordan. A total of 384 questionnaires were distributed via email to faculty members holding administrative positions, such as Heads of Departments and Deans, with 250 responses received. The study employed Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze the data. The fi
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Written by Erik Johansson
Published in Vol 2 , 2022
Financial distress can affect individuals across the income spectrum, impacting both low- and high-income earners. This study investigates the influence of individual characteristics and neurotic personality traits on personal financial distress, with financial behavior serving as a mediating factor. Data were collected from 600 respondents in Indonesia and analyzed using structural equation modeling with the partial least squares (PLS) approach. The findings indicate that, at a 5% significance
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Organizational sustainability is largely driven by employee performance. This study aims to investigate the association between organizational justice and employees’ in-role performance. In addition, organizational embeddedness and employee advocacy are examined as the mediating and moderating variables, respectively. Data were collected from 402 medical doctors employed in various hospitals through a snowball sampling approach, utilizing a structured, closed-ended questionnaire. The analysis wa
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In Uganda’s insurance sector, salespersons’ ability to tailor their strategies to customer needs is a key driver of success. This study examines how Technology Self-Efficacy (TSE) influences the relationship between Lead-Qualification Skills (LQS) and Adaptive Selling Behaviour (ASB). Using a cross-sectional quantitative approach, data were collected from 364 licensed sales agents through structured questionnaires across various insurance companies. Correlation and regression analyses were perfo
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Written by Hiroshi Tanaka
Published in Vol 2 , 2022
This research explores how social media influences environmental awareness, perceptions of environmental responsibility, and aspirations toward sustainable consumption among consumers in Tunisia. Using a qualitative approach, the study involved semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 15 social media users—including students, professionals, and retirees—who regularly engaged with sustainability-related content. Participants were selected through purposeful sampling to ensure a variety of ages,
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This study investigates how monetary and non-monetary incentives influence environmentally responsible behavior among employees in the Sri Lankan hospitality industry. Data were collected from 383 staff members through a cross-sectional survey and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to explore the links between incentives and sustainable workplace actions, with a focus on differentiating between in-role and extra-role green behaviors. The findings reveal that both incentive types p
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In today’s digital workplace, employees’ personal use of the internet during work hours (cyberloafing) has become extremely hard to detect and manage, demanding that organizations handle the issue with greater care and understanding rather than strict monitoring alone. The present research explores how role conflict, work stress, and role ambiguity interact to drive cyberloafing among employees of a university in Papua, Indonesia. Drawing on general strain theory, the study adopted a cross-secti
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Written by Lars Johansson
Published in Vol 2 , 2022
The Thai government has emphasized the development of services within the medical tourism sector. This study aimed to examine the design of medical tourism services in hospitals with a focus on enhancing human resource development in this field. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including interviews with 15 specialists and executives, and a survey of 250 respondents. The findings identified 21 underlying variables, which were categorized into three main factors: tourism services, medical se
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