165 research outputs found
Sort by
The Mediating Role of Hard Quality Management in the Relationship Between Soft Quality Management and Innovation Performance
Full text linkPurpose - Hard and soft quality management are known as two important dimensions of total quality management (TQM) that can improve the performance of manufacturing and service organizations. The paper aims to examine the effect of soft quality management (soft QM) on innovation performance (IP) with the mediating role of hard quality management (hard QM). Design/Methodology - A questionnaire was designed for the model test and distributed among 130 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Golpayegan industrial town located in Iran. PLS-SEM was used to analyze the data.Findings - The results showed that soft QM affects hard QM and IP. Also, the impact of hard QM on IP was confirmed. The mediating role of hard QM in the relationship between soft QM and IP was also confirmed.Practical Implications - The findings of this research encourage managers of SMEs to focus attention on hard and soft QM simultaneously to improve innovation performance in companies
The Role Green Human Resource Management Practices on Environmental Performance: The Mediating Role of Perceived Organisational Support toward the Environment
Full text linkPurpose- This study aimed at examining the role of green human resource management practices on environmental performance. Four green HR practices were involved. These practices include green recruitment and selection, green training and development, green performance management and green compensation management. It further aimed at examining the mediating effect of perceived organisational support toward the environment on the relationship between green HR practices and environmental performance. Design/Methodology- The study used a case study design. Quantitative approach was used through which data was collected using a questionnaire from 198 out of 220 respondents expected which accounts for 90% response rate. Data analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings- The study found green recruitment and selection, green training and development, green performance management and green compensation management have significant positive impact on environmental performance. Moreover, perceived organisational support toward the environment was found to have significant effect on the relationship between each green HR practice and environmental performance. The study stresses the need for organisations through their respective management teams to play a supportive role in promoting green HR practices to enhance environmental performance.Practical Implications- Human resource management practices have potential in enhancing environmental performance of organisations. This could be done through integrating green practices with human resource management practices and providing organisational support toward green initiatives
Revolutionizing the Digital Creative Industries: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Integration, Development, and Innovation
Full text linkPurpose - Artificial intelligence is profoundly transforming the digital creative industry, becoming a key force in industrial upgrading through technology integration, innovation drive and productivity improvement. Methods- This study uses a variety of methods, including literature review, questionnaire survey, in-depth interview and data analysis, to systematically examine the application effect of AI in the digital creative industry. The structural equation model is used to verify the hypothesized relationship, and the role of AI in promoting industrial integration, development results and innovation catalysis effect are comprehensively analyzed. Research results- The research that AI importantly promotes technological integration, development and innovation inside the digital creative industry, and improves the general overall performance of the industry. The path coefficient is incredibly substantial, and the model fit is good, which verifies the effective position of AI in industrial integration and development. The position of AI not only improves the competitiveness of the industry, but also provides robust support for the personalization and excessive quality of creative products. Originality- This paper demonstrates remarkable originality in theoretical framework construction, empirical data analysis, and exploration of practical challenges and this paper deeply analyzes the multiple mechanisms of AI in the digital creative industry, providing new ideas and specific quantitative evidence for research in related fields. Implications - Practitioners need to actively accept AI era, optimize creative workflows, and enhance production efficiency and constantly enhance their digital talents and cross-area information integration capabilities. Policymakers should formulate focused support policies to promote the vast application and deep integration of AI technologies inside the creative industries
Navigating the VUCA Terrain: Unveiling HR Strategies for Modern Organizational Agility
Full text linkPurpose- This study explores the consequences of HRM in the contemporary VUCA environment, with a particular emphasis on leadership styles, learning, incentives, and recruiting. It aims to understand leadership ideologies and efficient management techniques. Design/Methodology- The study employs a qualitative methodology that incorporates content analysis, historical research, and theoretical development. In the VUCA era, several data sources are methodically selected to improve organizational performance. Findings- It sheds light on leadership theories and efficient HR procedures, providing guidance for modifying hiring procedures, creating a culture of learning, and creating fulfilling initiatives. The benefits of Digital HR Architecture are highlighted, with examples from companies like IBM, Google, and Salesforce. Practical Implications- The research underscores the significance of considering cultural inclusion and workforce diversity for sustainable growth. Originality- Advancing our understanding of HR procedures in a tech-driven VUCA environment, this study offers practical insights based on real-world case studies and evidence-based research, guiding organizations towards sustainable development
Organisational Commitment and Turnover Intentions: Does Self-Efficacy Matter?
Full text linkPurpose- This paper examined the relationship between organisational commitment, self-efficacy, and turnover intentions among academic staff in universities in Uganda, a developing nation.Design/Methodology- This research was undertaken via a cross-sectional research design to test the hypotheses using quantitative data collected from 574 academic staff at selected universities in Uganda. Hayes’s PROCESS macro (Version 4.2) was used to carry out a moderation analysis. Findings- The results indicate that interaction between self-efficacy and organisational commitment enhanced turnover intention. Academic staff with high levels of commitment, are less likely to engage in turnover behaviour at high levels of self-efficacy. Practical Implications- Drawing on empirical evidence, university managers seeking to improve staff retention need to adopt strategies that boost self-efficacy in order to instantly support organisational commitment. Adoption of participative work culture, equity, training, teamwork, and inclusiveness is an important signal and source of social information that the university values its employees and their stay
Knowledge Creation and Business Process Re-Engineering Outcomes of Financial Services: Moderating Effect of Knowledge Sharing
Full text linkPurpose - The researcher investigates the extent to which knowledge sharing moderates the relationship between knowledge creation and business process re-engineering (BPR) outcomes of financial services offered by financial institutions in Uganda. Design/Methodology - The study adopted cross-sectional survey design to collect data at one point in time using self-administered questionnaire to examine the relationship between knowledge creation and business processes. The study at first used statistical package for social scientists to establish clusters among the surveyed financial services and later a model was derived using R programming software to test for knowledge creation and business process re-engineering performance outcomes. Findings - The study found a significant conditional effect of knowledge sharing on knowledge creation and business process re-engineering outcomes. Implying that investment in knowledge sharing creates awareness about the financial services outcomes of financial institutions using business process re-engineering to provide financial services. Originality - This study contributes to business process re-engineering literature by advancing the idea that BPR is an important economic resource that enhanced through instituting knowledge creation and sharing practices in a complex environment. Ideally, creating and sharing knowledge is one of the drivers of customer value, efficiency, and effectiveness of financial services in financial institutions. Practical Implications - Managers of financial institutions need to pay keen interest in managing business processes using relevant knowledge and transforming in new products, new processes, and new markets to boost business process re-engineering outcomes by building a strong knowledge creation system through training and development programs for senior managers
Organizational Learning Process, CEO Values and Sustainability Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Uganda
Full text linkPurpose- The paper aims to examine the moderating effect of CEO personal values on the relationship between the organizational learning process and sustainability performance.Design/Methodology- An explanatory cross-sectional design was used to obtain quantitative data from the managerial staff of 256 medium and large manufacturing firms in Uganda. A survey instrument was used to collect data.Findings- Organizational learning process and the CEO\u27s personal values have a significant positive direct effect on sustainability performance. Further, the CEO\u27s personal values significantly moderate the relationship between the organizational learning process and sustainability performance.Practical Implications- Strategies such as training, teamwork, consultancy engagements, and research facilitate learning processes of knowledge acquisition, sharing, interpretation, and storage which in turn improve sustainability performance. In addition, firms that hire CEOs whose personal value system is inclined towards change and self-transcendence are more likely to foster a culture of continuous organizational learning which improves sustainability performanc
The Impact Of Social Media On Microgreens Product Knowledge And Purchase Intention
Full text linkPurpose- The purpose of this research is to find out the impact of social media Instagram on microgreens’ product knowledge and purchase intention by using several components of the AISAS model.Design/Methodology- Respondents in this study were 15 to 45 years old and were followers of Instagram accounts that disseminate knowledge and market microgreens’ products. This study uses a simple random sampling method. This study employs a variance-based structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis, that is partial least squares (PLS). The data from this research were analyzed using SmartPLS 3.0 software.Findings- The results revealed that social media significantly affected attention, Interest, and Search. Search has a significant and positive impact on increasing knowledge of microgreens products. Knowledge of microgreens products has a significant impact on purchase intentions of microgreens products. Originality- This research produces new findings regarding consumer behavior on microgreens and their influencing factors. Practical Implications- The results of this study can be used as a reference to find marketing methods and develop the most effective strategies to attract microgreens consumers
Corporate Tax Avoidance and the Cost of Debt Capital of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria
Full text linkPurpose: The study “Tax Avoidance and Cost of Debt Capital in Nigerian Manufacturing Companies” is empirical research that investigates the relationship between tax avoidance and cost of debt capital in Nigerian manufacturing companies.Design/Methodology: The study uses a quantitative research design, which involves the collection of numerical data to test hypotheses. Specifically, the study uses a correlational design to establish the relationship between tax avoidance and cost of debt capital in Nigerian manufacturing companies. The study uses a purposive sampling technique to select 42 Nigerian manufacturing companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. The study collected secondary data from the annual reports and financial statements of the selected companies for the period 2011–2020.Findings: The results of the empirical analysis include the fact that the cost of debt capital was found to have a strong and positive link with tax avoidance. As a result, tax avoidance is regarded as a symptom of rising information risk in Nigerian manufacturing firms, prompting investors to demand a high rate of return. Total accruals also showed a positive and significant relationship between tax avoidance and cost of debt.Practical Implications: The findings of the study indicate that policymakers may need to implement measures to improve tax enforcement and increase transparency in financial reporting. This could involve increasing resources for tax authorities, strengthening legal frameworks for tax compliance, and promoting better corporate governance practices among companies