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Cultivating Future Graduate Entrepreneurs: A Holistic Exploration of Vital Entrepreneurial Skills from a Tripod-Based View and Evidence
Full text linkPurpose- This study aimed to examine essential entrepreneurial skills as perceived by students, practicing entrepreneurs, and employers in Tanzania, focusing on the ecosystems of Dar es Salaam and Mwanza.Design/Methodology- A qualitative cross-sectional design was employed, using stratified random sampling and purposive sampling to conduct in-depth interviews with students, entrepreneurs, and employers. Thematic analysis was used to interpret the qualitative data.Findings- The study identified ten critical entrepreneurial competencies: communication, problem-solving, adaptability, resilience, teamwork, creativity, initiative, networking, leadership, and customer focus. There was consensus among all groups regarding the importance of these skills, with students emphasizing curricula that incorporate real-world challenges, and entrepreneurs and employers stressing the need for practical experience, financial literacy, strategic thinking, innovation, and ethical decision-making.Practical Implications- The study offers recommendations for enhancing entrepreneurial education by integrating hands-on learning, internships, case studies, mentorship, and practical experience into academic programs. It also suggests a unified framework for curriculum enhancement, incorporating the perspectives of students, entrepreneurs, and employers to improve entrepreneurial education
The Influence of Green Product Innovation, Green Process Innovation, and End-of-Line Management Innovation on Sustainability Performance Dimensions
Full text linkPurpose- Sustainability performance (SP) boosts competitive advantage and benefits the environment and society. The present study analyzes the impact of green technology innovation (GTI) dimensions, namely green product innovation (GPtI), green process innovation (GPsI), and end-of-line innovation management (ELIM), on SP dimensions, namely economic performance (EcP), environmental performance (EnP), and social performance (SoP).Design/Methodology- A questionnaire instrument was developed and administered to a sample of 145 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located in the Tehran province of Iran. The data collected were analyzed using PLS-SEM.Findings- The data analysis results showed that GPtI and GPsI significantly influence EcP, EnP, and SoP. Furthermore, the findings indicate that while ELIM positively impacts EnP and SoP, it does not exert any influence on EcP.Practical Implications- This research highlights the significance of GTI in enhancing SP, providing practical implications for SMEs to adopt eco-friendly practices, thereby improving operational efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and fostering competitive advantage in the market
An Examination of Employee Rewards and Work Environment on Employee Creativity and Innovation
Full text linkPurpose - The provision of rewards to employees for their innovative ideas and creative ideas acts as a motivational factor, encouraging them to sustain their efforts in developing novel and innovative solutions. The objective of this research is to examine the effects of employee rewards and work environment on employee creativity and innovation.Design/Methodology/Approach - This research used a quasi-experimental approach (specifically, an explanatory design). This inquiry relied on secondary sources. The collection of secondary material was conducted by using multiple online search platforms and specialist journals. Research Findings - Employees\u27 ability to be creative and innovative is bolstered by all three types of rewards: intrinsic rewards, which have a positive effect on intrinsic motivation, extrinsic non-financial rewards, and extrinsic financial rewards, which can either encourage or discourage employees\u27 efforts to be creative and innovative. Organizational environments that promote and cultivate employee creativity and receptiveness to novel ideas are more inclined to cultivate a culture that fosters creativity and then innovation. Originality - The significance of this research study adds value to the existing corps of information about understanding the effects of employee rewards with the aid of the work environment on employee creativity and innovation. Practical Implications - Drawing from the findings of this study it has been proven that in the corporate world employees are different with various types of needs. Hence to successfully motivate them to be creative and innovative organizations must provide employee rewards that are comprehensive and at the same time must balance the employee rewards they offer with the conducive work environment with employees\u27 individual needs
Effect of Longevity on Economic Growth, Accounting for Variability in Demographic Transition: Evidence for Pakistan using ARDL Bounds Testing Approach
Full text linkRising longevity due to access to better health services affects the growth and composition of the population differently than birth rates. In addition, empirical evidence of the effects of rising longevity on standards of living is ambiguous. From the perspective of developing nations, it is important to understand how rising longevity affects national prosperity, as this allows governments to develop programs for increasing investment in the health sector. This study explicitly tested varying intertemporal impacts of rising longevity on the GDP per capita of Pakistan between 1967 and 2020. An Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach to cointegration was used to estimate and compare short-run and long-run estimates of longevity. The results indicated that a 1% increase in longevity increased the growth rate of GDP per capita in Pakistan by 0.64% in the long-run. In addition, a 1% increase in life expectancy at birth above 62 years increased economic growth by an additional 0.009%. In general, the estimated effect of increased longevity varied by stages of demographic transition in Pakistan
A Qualitative Study on Talent Management in Enterprises within the Industry 4.0 Process
Full text linkPurpose - This study aims to examine the effects of Industry 4.0 on talent management. It is observed that resources are allocated and training programs are organised for the transformation of the workforce in the Industry 4.0 process.Design/Methodology - Qualitative research approach was adopted in the study. Using purposive sampling method, 4 different industrial enterprises were analysed. Data collection process was carried out through face-to-face and online interviews.Findings - Organizations prioritize continuous training and fringe benefits in talent management, while employee involvement in social responsibility projects and teamwork enhances internal communication. In the Industry 4.0 era, maintaining organizational balance and providing diverse opportunities to talented employees are crucial.Practical Implications - The study suggests that implementing 28 different practices such as brand equity, collaboration, work-life balance and career opportunities to retain talent can increase awareness of the impact of Industry 4.0 on HR management. Establishing sector-based standards and models can help researchers in Turkey to implement Industry 4.0 and talent management practices
Impact of Ownership Structure and Corporate Governance on Earning Management: Empirical Findings from Listed Firms on the Pakistan Stock Exchange
Full text linkPurpose- This study investigates the interplay among Ownership Structure, Corporate Governance, and Earnings Management by employing ordinary least square (OLS) regression. To find the relationship among the three constructs based on data sourced from listed companies on the Pakistan Stock Exchange spanning 2016-2021 were used, excluding the financial industry due to its unique reporting system.Design/Methodology- The sample comprises 111 firms chosen based on data availability. To measure earnings management, the researchers used a modified version of John\u27s model (1995) to estimate discretionary accruals. Findings- The study\u27s key findings include the significant role of institutional investors in reducing earnings management. The number of board directors and ownership concentration were observed to impact discretionary accruals. Control variables indicated that more profitable, growing, and highly leveraged firms tend to engage in earnings management, which decreases with the firm\u27s age. The study revealed a diverse relationship between ownership structure, corporate governance codes, and earnings management. Notably, significant institutional investment reduces ownership concentration, leading to decreased earnings management. Moreover, the results show a positive and significant correlation between firm size and Return on Assets (ROA). Practical Implications- Board independence was found to have a positive impact on earnings management, suggesting that boards serve a more complex role than mere monitoring to mitigate accounting manipulation
Exploring the Dual Impact of AI on Employment and Wages in Chinese Manufacturing
Full text linkPurpose- This study investigates AI\u27s impact on employment and wage dynamics within the manufacturing sector.Design/Methodology- Utilizing data from 3,522 manufacturing firms between 2007 and 2021, we analyze the effects of AI adoption on labor markets. Findings- AI adoption correlates with reduced employment numbers yet enhances wage rates, with some employees seeing wage increases as high as 83.86%. Heterogeneity analysis reveals variability in these impacts, dependent on contextual factors. The deployment of artificial intelligence in manufacturing sectors leads to an upgraded wage structure, emphasizing the importance of advancing individual professional skills to capitalize on these wage improvements. Additionally, compared to larger firms in the eastern region, small and medium-sized enterprises in the central and western regions stand to gain more substantially from the integration of artificial intelligence technology.Practical Implications- Policymakers need targeted interventions to address job losses while leveraging wage growth benefits, emphasizing reskilling and inclusive AI integration strategies. The study provides empirical evidence on AI\u27s dual effect on employment and wages, offering nuanced insights into sector-specific AI consequences
Socially Responsible Leadership and Job Engagement in University Context: Mediation of Psychological Safety
Full text linkPurpose - This study looks into the connection between job engagement (JE) and socially responsible leadership (SRL) in public universities in Uganda.Methodology - The study is quantitative in nature and consisted of personnel working at Uganda\u27s public universities supplied data. The information was gathered using a five-point Likert scale in an organized questionnaire. Expert judgment and content validity were used to assess the validity of the instrument. Warp PLS and smart PLS-SEM analysis was run on 214 legitimate responses among 250 public university staff. Findings - The findings demonstrated a positive correlation between JE and SRL. PS and SRL were found to be positively correlated. Furthermore, the results showed a positive correlation between PS and JE. Additionally, the findings demonstrated that PS acts as mediation in the relationship between SRL and JE. Originality – The study contributes to the understanding of the approaches related to improving employee job engagement in the education sector. The study adds to the body of knowledge concerning the association between job engagement and psychological safety a crucial aspect of socially responsible leadership by examining data from developing countries in addition to other countries which had previously been ignored. Practical implications - This study contributes to the corpus of research on SRL and PS, especially in the context of universities, in terms of JE. Additionally, it provides advice on how to use PS and SRL to enhance university workplace conditions such as JE. By emphasizing the crucial roles that a psychologically safe environment and leadership style that is socially responsible play in promoting positive social interactions at work, our article advances the understanding of social exchange theory
Employee Performance Model: Analysis of Training, Organizational Culture and Work Environment by Mediating Work Discipline
Full text linkPurpose- This research provides a new strategy for stakeholders regarding factors influencing the improvement of employee performance through work discipline in the Indonesian Air Force.Design/Methodology- This is quantitative research. The research population consisted of all Indonesian Air Force employees. The sample size for this research was 400 employees. Data collection was survey with a questionnaire. This study utilized Smart PLS version 3.2.9 and data analysis employed PLS-SEM.Findings- The findings indicate that organizational culture, work environment and work discipline significantly impact employee performance. Additionally, training, organizational culture, and work environment have an effect on work discipline and work discipline acts as a mediator in the relationship between training, organizational culture and work environment with employee performance.Practical Implications- The practical implications can assist the Indonesian Air Force in enhancing employee performance and creating a better work environment. Through appropriate actions, the organization can achieve improved outcomes in pursuing its objectives.
Tax Service Quality, Trust in Government and Tax Compliance among Small and Medium Enterprises in North Rift Economic Bloc
Full text linkPurpose- The study sought to establish the indirect effect of trust in government on the relationship between the tax service quality and tax compliance among SMEs in North Rift Economic Bloc, Kenya.Design/Methodology- Based on the social contract theory, this study has a positivist philosophy that is informed by an explanatory research design. The target population was 21,232 SMEs; the sample size used in this study consisted of 393 SME owners/managers selected through a stratified sampling technique. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, and Cronbach\u27s alpha with factor analysis was used to establish the instrument\u27s reliability and validity. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to test the hypothesis, and hierarchical regression using the Hayes Process macro was performed.Findings-The study revealed that tax service quality (β =.541, p=.000<0.05) and trust in government (β =.375, p=.000<0.05) are significantly positively related to tax compliance. In addition, the tax service quality was found to have a significant effect on trust in government (β =.395, p =.000<0.05). In addition, the results showed that trust in government mediates the relationship between tax service quality and tax compliance (β =.1482, CI=.0981, .2015).Practical Implications- These findings underscore the need for governments to improve the quality tax services, as this may be able to help in gaining public trust which will ultimately increase SMEs compliance with taxes. There is scope for future research to incorporate mixed-method approaches in order to discover yet more factors affecting tax compliance