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Unveiling the Role of Hope in Fostering Organizational Citizenship Behavior
No full textPurpose: The purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between goal attainment, employee hope, employee perception of organizational performance and their impact on Organization citizenship behavior
Design/Methodology/Approach: The research employs a quantitative causal research design, aiming to establish causal relationships between employee hope and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). It utilizes survey methodology to collect data from employees across various professional streams within an organization. The approach is rooted in the Affect Theory of Fredrickson's broaden-and-build theory and Social Exchange, which serve as theoretical frameworks for understanding the relationship between employee hope and OCB.
Findings: The findings reveal significant positive relationships between both employee goal attainment and employee perception of organizational performance and employee hope. Additionally, employee perception of organizational performance and employee goal attainment are positively associated with organizational citizenship behavior (OCB).
Implications/Originality/Value: The research findings have theoretical and practical implications. Theoretically, the study contributes to the understanding of the mechanisms underlying OCB by highlighting the role of employee hope and its relationship with other factors such as goal attainment and perception of organizational performance
Influence of Western Culture on Pakistani Dramas: A Feminist Lens
No full textPurpose: Cultures go through the process of evolution with time. This process is always influenced by certain factors. External factors significantly influence Pakistani society through TV dramas. It is important to examine the influence of Western culture on Pakistani dramas. This research explores the influence of Western culture with reference to women characters, in term of women’s right of education, marriage, community engagement, living, economic empowerment as well as their household obligations, social limitations and liberation, juxtaposed with traditional cultural norms. Since Feminist theory stands for the rights of women, drawing upon the Feminist theoretical framework, this study investigates how the portrayal of gender roles, identities, and power dynamics in Pakistani television dramas reflects the infiltration of Western cultural values. The aim of this research is to assess the extent to which Western influences in Pakistani dramas contribute to shifting societal attitudes towards gender equality and women's empowerment.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Feminist theory is used in this study. Survey research is employed for quantitative analysis method in this study to analyze the influence of Western trends on Pakistani dramas.
Findings: The results revealed that Within the narratives of Pakistani dramas, male characters often dominate the spotlight with an emerging recognition among viewers: that female characters hold a significant thematic influence within the storyline, revealing a complex tension between societal expectations and evolving ideals of gender equality and agency.
Implications/Originality/Value: This study highlights the convergence of tradition, modernity, and external influences in Pakistani dramas. As the industry continues to evolve, there emerges a pressing need for reflection and dialogue on the portrayal of gender roles in a manner that is not only equitable and inclusive but also reflective of the evolving dynamics of Pakistani society
Technology Used by Hearing-Impaired Adolescents for Social Inclusion: A Cross-sectional Study
No full textPurpose: Presently hearing-impaired adolescents are not alien to the world and facing social segregation due to limited social skills. The use of ICT is one of the major assistance applicable for the social inclusion of students with hearing impairment (SWHI) by compensating the limited hearing.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This study was sketched to highlight the role of various digital technological aids in the social inclusion of hearing-impaired students using a cross-section survey design. A sample of 85 students from the public and private schools of Lahore was selected. A structured questionnaire was developed to collect data from SWHI. Content and construct validity estimated by experts. Cronbach alpha reliability of the instruments was .88. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data
Findings: The use of digital devices has added great value in integrating SWHI in general society. No significant difference has been found in the use of technology based on gender, a statistically significant difference was explored in the use of technology by SWHI based on their zone.
Implications/Originality/Value: The provision of the latest technology and teachers' training to use digital devices for teaching hearing-impaired students to facilitate their social inclusion was major recommendation. 
Educational Experiences of Students with Hearing Impairment Studying in Special Education Institutions across Punjab
No full textPurpose: This qualitative research looks into the nuanced educational experiences of students with hearing impairment within special education institutions across the nine divisions of Punjab. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research employed a qualitative study design with a focus on thematic analysis. The study population consisted of students with hearing impairment, and a purposive sample of 36 participants was selected for in-depth interviews.
Findings: Through in-depth interviews with 36 participants, we unearthed prevailing circumstances revealing a landscape characterized by traditional teaching approaches, limited use of technology, and disparities between special education centers and schools. Elementary-level students encounter greater challenges, as secondary-level students prepare for board exams, driving heightened teacher scrutiny. Likewise students studying in special education centres face greater challenges than in schools.
Implications/Originality/Value: These findings underscore the need for a more inclusive and technologically enriched educational framework, accompanied by personalized support services. By addressing these disparities and providing tailored education, we can empower students with hearing impairment to thrive academically and holistically
Comparing the Performance of Developed and Emerging Market Equities during Economic Downturns
No full textPurpose: This study compares developed and developing market stocks during the Russia-Ukraine crisis, a time of high geopolitical tensions. Economic downturns are complicated by geopolitical, financial, and natural disasters. A relevant case study to analyze equities market divergence under geopolitical uncertainty.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This research quantifies stock market indexes, daily returns, and volatility indicators using historical financial data. Performance indicators, volatility patterns, and risk-return characteristics are compared across established and developing market stocks. The analysis seeks to determine if geopolitical tensions during the war increased market volatility and to understand market segment reactions. The analysis uses cumulative returns, average returns, standard deviations, volatility indexes, and the Sharpe ratio.
Findings: It is found that clear geopolitical tensions during the crisis affected market volatility differently in established and new economies. This is because industrialized economies are financially stronger than developing ones. The Sharpe ratio allowed detailed market sector comparisons of risk-adjusted returns. This comparison showed investors' possible trade-offs between rewards and dangers.
Implications/Originality/Value: These findings affect investors seeking educated strategies, politicians creating effective actions, and market participants managing risks. This research improves decision-making and risk management amid economic volatility by evaluating geopolitical events and stock market behaviors
Factors Enhancing the Expatriate Intent to Stay in Pakistan: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
No full textPurpose: Expatriates are the key players in establishing and running the international business in the host country. Therefore, a burgeoning debate has been done regarding their effectiveness and their intent to stay in the host country. In this regard, most of the researchers have explored the organizational factors. However, there is scant research that explores the psychological capabilities of an individual as an expatriate to sense and act in accordance with the cultural and social environment of the host country. Therefore, the present study aims to assess the effect of cultural and social intelligence on expatriate’s intent to stay through job satisfaction.
Design/Methodology/Approach: In order to meet the objectives of the research, 303 expatriates in Pakistan were selected as target respondents using simple random sampling technique. The collected data was then analyzed by adopting PLS-SEM approach using Smart PLS 3.0 software.
Findings: The findings of the study revealed a significant association of cultural and social intelligence with job satisfaction. In addition, the relationship of job satisfaction and expatriates’ intent to stay was also established. The findings of the study also confirm the mediating role of job satisfaction between the relationship of cultural and social intelligence with expatriate intent to stay.
Implications/Originality/Value: The significance of expatriates cannot be overlooked from the host country’s perspective. Therefore, this study is unique in its kind that explains the factors that are significant in enhancing expatriates’ intent to stay in Pakistan
Analysis of the Application of Regional Government Information Systems (SIPD) in the Budgeting Process at The Staffing and Human Resources Development Agency (BKPSDM) of Mataram City
No full textPurpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the Regional Government Information System (SIPD) in the budgeting process at the Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency (BKPSDM) of Mataram City and to find out whether there are obstacles and how to overcome them based on existing indicators in theory based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM).
Design/Methodology/Approach: This research uses descriptive with a qualitative approach, with data collection techniques through interviews and validation through documentation.
Findings: BKPSDM of Mataram City's implementation of SIPD in 2021 still has trouble, especially regarding recording the budgeting operations. So, they also use the previous system called SIMDA. However, in 2022, BKPSDM of Mataram City will use the SIPD complete system for its budgeting process.
Implications/Originality/Value: The results of this study conclude that the implementation of SIPD in the existing budgeting process using the TAM model consists of five things: Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, Attitude Towards Behavior, Behavioral Intention and Behavior. From the existing indicators, only Behavioral Intention follows the TAM Model, meaning that the implementation of SIPD is not optimal according to the TAM Model theory
Examining the Dynamics of Customers Behavioral Intentions: An Empirical Analysis of Factors Influencing Fin-Tech Adoption in the Banking Sector of Pakistan
No full textPurpose: The main aim of this study was to investigate the factors that influence the customers’ behavioral intention to adopt financial technologies (Fin-tech) in the banking sector of Pakistan. These factors include perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude towards use, environmental concerns and demographic variable age was taken as moderator in this study.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The primary data was collected from 600 customers of the banking sector located in the region of southern Punjab, Pakistan, using simple random sampling techniques from those who are using technologies for their financial activities. The five-point Likert scale was used for data collection and the Google form was used to collect the data as this is the most efficient way.
Findings: The findings of this study reveal that many factors including perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude towards use, and environmental concerns play a positive and significant role in the adoption of financial technologies for their business activities for the customers of the banking sector. At the same time, age was taken as a moderator which significantly moderated the relationship between environmental concerns and behavioral intention to adopt fin-tech.
Implications/Originality/Value: This study gave a detailed understanding of the factors influencing the adoption of Fin-Tech and is also helpful for the researchers, academician, business owners and policymakers for taking decision-makers about enhancing financial activities and getting more efficient and effective responses from the customers for adopting the financial technologies for their business activities and also generate a valuable business for their organizations
The Impact of Financial Sector Development on the Sustainable Economic Growth of Pakistan
No full textPurpose: The study examine the impact of financial Institutions and markets development on the sustainable economic growth of Pakistan.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Time series data of Pakistan is analyzed from 1985 to 2022 by using OLS.
Findings: Financial institutions development particularly banks are playing positive role in the real GDP growth rate of Pakistan. Financial openness has neutral effect, intermediation and liquidity has positive effect and financial institutions expansion has negative effect on the real GDP. The financial markets development is playing negative role in the real GDP growth rate in Pakistan due to weak, fragile and inefficient market institutions.
Implications/Originality/Value: Our study findings suggest that for a sustainable economic growth Government should encourage and support financial institutions particularly banks to increase economic activities in the country
Analyzing the Influence of High Commitment Human Resource Management Practices on the Performance of University Non-academic Staff in Pakistan: A Two-Stage Mediation and Moderation Study
No full textPurpose: The primary goals of this study are to scrutinise the relationship between high-commitment and non-academic staff performance by developing a conceptual model of mediation impact of affective commitment, normative commitment, and continuance commitment on the relationship between high-commitment HRM practises and non-academic staff performance; and the moderate impact of human capital factors on the relationship between high-commitment HRM practises and affective commitment, normative commitment, and continuance commitment.
Design/Methodology/Approach: For this study, primary data has been collected from a survey method of 250 respondents who are working as non-academic staff in HEIs in Pakistan. In order to examine the moderation and mediating mechanisms of variables, 13 hypotheses were constructed based on the conceptual model and literature study and tested using SPSS 25 and Smart PLS using the bootstrapping approach.
Finding: The study's findings demonstrate that high-commitment HRM practises have a statistically significant influence on non-academic staff perceptions of behavioural outcomes such as affective commitment, normative commitment, and continuance commitment. Likewise, the extracted results are also statistically significant that HC factors positively moderate the relationship between high-commitment HRM practises and affective commitment, normative commitment, and continuance commitment.
Implication/Originality/Value: HEIs carry out HCHRMPs, they will be able to effectively elevate the level of organizational commitment of their non-academic staff performance