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INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EMPLOYEES' PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM: KUWAIT CASE STUDY
Get PDFPurpose: Performance appraisal systems have become a crucial tool for organizations in evaluating and maximizing the effectiveness of their employees. It is the main goal of this study to find out how well the employees' performance appraisal system for employees works in Kuwait, paying special attention to how employees and managers feel about it in both private and public sectors.
Theoretical Framework: Performance appraisal systems play a critical role in enhancing organizational performance, employee development, and overall job satisfaction. However, the effectiveness of such systems can vary based on organizational cultures, contextual factors, and the alignment of appraisal practices with local norms. A literature review was a vital step, it established a foundation for this study and guides its design, implementation, and interpretation.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather insights from a diverse sample of employees and managers across various institutions in Kuwait in both of its sectors. The research design allows for the collection of both quantitative data, offering statistical trends and patterns, and qualitative data, providing nuanced perspectives and in-depth understanding.
Findings: Findings reveals a moderate level of agreement, satisfaction, or endorsement of the performance appraisal system in their organizations. Results also demonstrate significant differences between respondents from government and private sectors, in favor of private.
Originality/Value: This research also shed lights on the strengths and areas requiring improvement in such systems which is valuable insights for organizations looking to improve their performance management processes, leading to improved employee performance, engagement, and decision-making
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO DESIGN-LED INNOVATION FOR ECO-FRIENDLY CUSTOMER-CENTRIC CLOTHING ENTREPRENEURS
Get PDFPurpose: This article demonstrates how collaboration in a PAR and R&D research project can be facilitated by a design-led innovation process that juxtaposes design and scientific approaches.
Theoretical Framework: The work was theoretically grounded in an interdisciplinary methodology and customer-centric approaches. Researchers adopted a "principles-driven" strategy as a primary guiding principle.
Design/Method/Approach: This study utilized participatory action research (PAR) as a research methodology, emphasizing the importance of collaborations between stakeholders and the research team. The study methodology encompassed on-site visits, SWOT analysis, focus groups, and questionnaire surveys. The data obtained from all of the previously described instruments was subjected to qualitative analysis using triangulation.
Findings: The study demonstrated that this approach significantly enhanced the innovation of new products and the establishment of brands by local businesses. The remaining fabric key rings of the stakeholders had an impact on the most recent clothing collection. The development of new products involved the integration of identity, traditional knowledge, and creativity with modern technology, utilizing local resources from the community for innovative transformation and business product development. By adhering to experts' recommendations, stakeholders can enhance the value of their products by demonstrating a preference for environmentally conscious, culturally significant, and artistically innovative products to the target market. The introduction of the new clothing product range received positive feedback from business owners and entrepreneurs, with an average rating of 4.71. Additionally, the annual sales value increased by 36.3%. PAR R&D facilitated the improvement of stakeholders.
Research, Practical, and Social Implications: Creating eco-friendly apparel from fabric scraps will contribute to sustainability. Obtaining this level of sustainability requires collaboration across disciplines and design-driven innovation. In addition, this study demonstrates how a dynamic interdisciplinary innovation strategy can be effective for generating new product concepts, obtaining consumer feedback, and fostering collaboration and learning across disciplines. Lastly, this study provides other researchers and the local industry with actionable opportunity areas and design imperatives for their sustainability-based product innovation activities.
Originality/Value: This study is the first to apply theoretical concepts to practical situations in a specific rural area to assist local community entrepreneurs lacking resources for research and development in improving their performance and outcomes, with a focus on creating product concepts that reflect the local cultural identity and incorporate innovative design principles
STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODEL OF THE VARIABLES AFFECTING THE BUSINESS PERFORMANCE OF THE RETAIL READY-MADE GARMENT BUSINESS BY E-BUSINESS ADOPTION IN THAILAND
Get PDFPurpose: The objective of this research was to study the influences that affect the business performance of the retail ready-made garment businesses in Thailand.
Method: The study focused on the use of a qualitative method with a questionnaire as the tool for data collection from a sample of 400 retail ready-made garment businesses. Data analyses included descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis.
Results and Discussions: The factors with the highest means are Customization (mean 5.47), Transactions (mean 5.36), and Supplier Connection (mean 5.30). The multiple regression analysis demonstrated that Customization, Supplier Connection, and Information influence the business performance of retail ready-made garment businesses in Thailand with statistical significance, whereas Transactions do not. Nevertheless, it was also revealed that, in the operation of retail ready-made garment businesses, the value chain for e-businesses includes business performance, production, logistics, the infrastructure of human resources, and finance. E-business adoption influences business performance by beneficially leading to efficient operations and the sustainable growth of organizations.
Research Implications: This disruption, thus, is an opportunity and destruction, which is a challenge for business. Therefore, the business should set the goal for sustainable development by adopting e-business as the key tool to drive the national economy. Furthermore, the use of big data or data analytics would upgrade business efficiency the same as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) that would support business operations, human resource management, and customer information management. Nevertheless, other factors affecting business growth are the use of various platforms, marketing strategies that access the customer widely, reliable services, adoption of technology to e-commerce, and skillful personnel in e-commerce, which would have sustainable positive impacts on the business operation.
Originality/Value: Due to the change in customers’ behavior to become online users, the government sector should set the policy and provide aid to promote the knowledge to the people for employment and careers from the online business that would maximize the value of e-business in Thailand
ACULTURACIÓN DIETÉTICA: EXPLORANDO EL IMPACTO DE LAS CREENCIAS CULTURALES EN LOS HÁBITOS ALIMENTARIOS A TRAVÉS DE UNA REVISIÓN SISTEMÁTICA
Get PDFObjetivo: El propósito de este artículo es analizar cómo las creencias, tradiciones y valores culturales influyen en la percepción y las prácticas alimentarias dentro de una comunidad específica, prestando especial atención a cómo la cultura interviene en la formación de hábitos alimentarios a lo largo de la vida.
Marco Teórico: La aculturación dietética y su relevancia en el estudio de los hábitos alimentarios, explora cómo las personas adoptan prácticas alimentarias de una cultura dominante o de otras culturas con las que entran, la aculturación afecta los hábitos alimentarios de las personas, incluyendo cambios en la preferéncia de alimentos, patrones de consumo, y la adopción de nuevas prácticas culinarias. Las creencias culturales y hábitos alimentarios examinan cómo las creencias arraigadas en la cultura de origen influyen en los hábitos alimentarios de las personas. Esto puede incluir creencias sobre la salud, la pureza de los alimentos, los roles de género en la cocina, entre otros aspectos. Existen actores que pueden influir en el proceso de aculturación dietética, como la exposición a medios de comunicación, migración, interacciones sociales, y políticas alimentarias.
Método: Se realizó una revisión sistemática de la literatura científica utilizando bases de datos reconocidas como Scopus y SciELO. Se aplicó el método PRISMA, centrada en preguntas claves para la selección de estudios relevantes que abordaran la influencia cultural en las prácticas alimentarias
Resultados y Discusión: Los resultados obtenidos permitieron identificar la marcada influencia de las creencias, tradiciones y valores culturales en la percepción de los alimentos y en las prácticas alimentarias de una comunidad específica. Se evidencia la importancia de considerar factores como el dominio de los medios de comunicación, estrategias de socialización alimentaria en el ámbito familiar y la vinculación entre los hábitos alimentarios y el rendimiento académico.
Implicaciones de la Investigación: Este estudio contribuye significativamente a la comprensión de cómo las creencias, tradiciones y valores culturales arraigados influyen en la percepción y las prácticas dietéticas de una comunidad específica, con especial énfasis en la interacción entre la cultura y la adquisición de hábitos dietéticos a lo largo del ciclo de vida.
Originalidad/Valor: Este estudio aporta una contribución original y valiosa al campo de la nutrición y la antropología alimentaria al profundizar en la comprensión de cómo las creencias culturales sustentables y sostenibles influyen en los hábitos alimentarios a través del proceso de aculturación
MANAGING THE INTERSECTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, DIGITAL TYPING, AND HANDWRITING FOR SUSTAINABLE QUALITY EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT
Get PDFObjective: The research objective is to investigate how the rapid advancement of technology, particularly the increasing reliance on digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) for note-taking and communication, influences handwriting practices. Specifically, to explore the attitudes, emotions, and experiences surrounding handwriting and digital communication in Jakarta.
Theoretical Framework: This research employs Social Change Theory as the theoretical framework to understand how technology influences handwriting practices. Social Change Theory provides a lens through which to examine the societal shifts brought about by technological advancements, considering how these changes impact individuals' behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions regarding handwriting and digital communication.
Method: The study utilizes qualitative research methods, including focus group discussions, observations, and interviews. These methods allow for a comprehensive exploration of participants' attitudes, emotions, and experiences related to handwriting and digital communication.
Results and Discussion: Findings from the study suggest that while AI and digital typing offer efficiency and accessibility, handwriting retains unique cognitive and emotional benefits. Participants express a range of attitudes towards handwriting and digital communication, highlighting both the advantages and drawbacks of each method. Managing the integration of AI, digital typing, and handwriting in education emerges as a potential solution to address concerns about technology dependence while fostering critical thinking and cultural appreciation for sustainability and the enhancement of the quality of education, as SDG’ No. 4.
Research Implications: The findings of this research have several implications for educational practice and policy that should recognize the value of incorporating handwriting alongside AI and digital typing in educational curricula
GREEN ECONOMY WITH ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PER CAPITA INCOME IN VIETNAM
Get PDFObjective: The objective of this study is to investigate the green economy with economic growth and per capita income in Vietnam, to analyze the quantitative relationship among those factors, and to improve long-term green economic development in Vietnam towards sustainable national economic growth.
Theoretical Framework: In this topic, the main concepts and theories that underpin the research are presented. The inverted U-shaped model of Kuznets; Green economy concept and regression model stand out, providing a solid basis for understanding the context of the investigation.
Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises desk research methods to clarify the theoretical basis of green economy, economic growth, and per capita income; qualitative research methods; and quantitative research methods. Data collection was carried out through the collection of time-series data: Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Gross Domestic Product per capita (GDPP), and CO2 emissions from 1995 to 2022 from the World Bank website.
Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed the positive relationship between economic growth, CO2 emissions, and per capita income in the short term; however, in the long term, when GDP as well as per capita income reach a certain threshold. The level of waste gradually decreases and environmental quality improves. In the discussion section, these results are contextualized in light of the theoretical framework, highlighting the implications and relationships identified. Possible discrepancies and limitations of the study are also considered in this section.
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of development economics. These implications could encompass many sectors, especially the processing industry.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by Simon Kuznets - economic growth is not a threat, but rather a means to improve the environment in the future. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by contributing one more case in Vietnam which approves Kuznets curve on the environment and thus is the basis for future research on this urgent problem all over the world
TOURISM MANAGEMENT MODEL: THE STRATEGY THAT WILL TRANSFORM LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ECUADOR
Get PDFPropósito: Las limitaciones en la creación de nuevos productos y de servicios alternativos complementarios a la gastronomía, el bajo nivel de conocimientos innovadores de la población, en el diseño de nuevos modelos y planes de negocios que sirven de guía para la diversificación de productos y servicios, seguido de la mala aplicación de procesos, normativas, políticas establecidas a nivel nacional en actividades turísticas, son elementos del sistema turístico que se relacionan con la oferta y de esta forman, impactan en la rentabilidad de los pequeño y grandes negocios.
Objetivo: El objetivo del estudio es analizar sobre un modelo de gestión turística para fomentar emprendimientos turísticos y el desarrollo local de las comunidades de la provincia de Manabí Ecuador, evidenciando el compromiso y articulación, empresas privadas, academia - mercado y normas vigentes.
Método: Investigación exploratoria, descriptiva con un enfoque, cualitativo y cuantitativo.
Resultados: De acuerdo con los resultados demostraron que, en un 61% de las comunidades carece de trabajo en equipo en los cantones de la provincia de Manabí, para fomentar la diversificación de ofertas turísticas y que sea de atractivo para turistas que acuden al sector, fomentando el desarrollo turístico de las comunidades.
Conclusiones: La falta de colaboración comunitaria se identifica como uno de los principales obstáculos para el desarrollo turístico, mientras que la mayoría de los encuestados reconocen las redes sociales como un medio importante para la promoción y difusión de los emprendimientos turísticos. Estas conclusiones sugieren que fomentar la cooperación entre los miembros de la comunidad y desarrollar estrategias de promoción efectivas, especialmente en plataformas digitales, son elementos esenciales para impulsar el turismo local y aumentar la visibilidad de los negocios locales.PROPÓSITO: Las limitaciones en la creación de nuevos productos y de servicios alternativos complementarios a la gastronomía, el bajo nivel de conocimientos innovadores de la población, en el diseño de nuevos modelos y planes de negocios que sirven de guía para la diversificación de productos y servicios, seguido de la mala aplicación de procesos, normativas, políticas establecidas a nivel nacional en actividades turísticas, son elementos del sistema turístico que se relacionan con la oferta y de esta forman, impactan en la rentabilidad de los pequeño y grandes negocios.
OBJETIVO: El objetivo del estudio es analizar sobre un modelo de gestión turística para fomentar emprendimientos turísticos y el desarrollo local de las comunidades de la provincia de Manabí Ecuador, evidenciando el compromiso y articulación, empresas privadas, academia - mercado y normas vigentes.
MÉTODO: Investigación exploratoria, descriptiva con un enfoque, cualitativo y cuantitativo.
RESULTADOS: De acuerdo con los resultados demostraron que, en un 61% de las comunidades carece de trabajo en equipo en los cantones de la provincia de Manabí, para fomentar la diversificación de ofertas turísticas y que sea de atractivo para turistas que acuden al sector, fomentando el desarrollo turístico de las comunidades.
CONCLUSIONES: La falta de colaboración comunitaria se identifica como uno de los principales obstáculos para el desarrollo turístico, mientras que la mayoría de los encuestados reconocen las redes sociales como un medio importante para la promoción y difusión de los emprendimientos turísticos. Estas conclusiones sugieren que fomentar la cooperación entre los miembros de la comunidad y desarrollar estrategias de promoción efectivas, especialmente en plataformas digitales, son elementos esenciales para impulsar el turismo local y aumentar la visibilidad de los negocios locales.
FUNDAMENTO: Seguiram-se as limitações na criação de novos produtos e serviços alternativos complementares à gastronomia, o baixo nível de conhecimento inovador da população, na concepção de novos modelos e planos de negócios que sirvam de guia para a diversificação de produtos e serviços. pela má aplicação de processos, regulamentos, políticas estabelecidas a nível nacional nas actividades turísticas, são elementos do sistema turístico que estão relacionados com a oferta e assim impactam a rentabilidade dos pequenos e grandes negócios.
OBJETIVO: O artigo do estudo é analisar um modelo de gestão turística para promover empreendimentos turísticos e o desenvolvimento local das comunidades da província de Manabí Equador, evidenciando o compromisso e articulação, empresas privadas, academia - mercado e regulamentações vigentes.
DESENHO/METODOLOGIA/ABORDAGEM: Pesquisa exploratória, descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa
RESULTADOS: De acordo com os resultados, mostraram que 61% das comunidades carecem de trabalho em equipe nos cantões da província de Manabí, para promover a diversificação da oferta turística e torná-la atrativa para os turistas que chegam ao setor.
CONCLUSÕES: A falta de colaboração comunitária é identificada como um dos principais obstáculos ao desenvolvimento do turismo, enquanto a maioria dos entrevistados reconhece as redes sociais como um meio importante para a promoção e divulgação de empreendimentos turísticos. Estas conclusões sugerem que a promoção da cooperação entre os membros da comunidade e o desenvolvimento de estratégias promocionais eficazes, especialmente em plataformas digitais, são elementos essenciais para impulsionar o turismo local e aumentar a visibilidade das empresas locais
WORK STRESS AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE EMPLOYEES OF A SERVICE COMPANY IN THE CITY OF MANIZALES
Get PDFObjective: The study seeks to determine the levels of work stress in the employees of a service company, describing the causes and their financial impact.
Theoretical Framework: The concepts of work stress defined as a general state of tension that triggers different emotional, cognitive, physiological and behavioral reactions are addressed, as well as some causing factors such as: Physical Environment, Job Demand, Knowing the tasks and interpersonal relationships.
Method: The study has a mixed approach, where qualitative categories were given quantitative management of the data, to find numerical evidence and be able to explain in more detail the presence of the event. The ILO-WHO Work Stress scale was used as an instrument, which was applied to 33 employees of a Contact Center company in the city of Manizales.
Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed that work stress is below the limit of the intermediate stress range (81.09 / 90.02) and that due to Absenteeism and Turnover, the company has had costs of $43,995,586 COP according to approximate calculations.
Research Implications: The evidence from the study showed information that allows companies in the service sector to generate strategies for stress management and contribute to reducing costs due to absenteeism and turnover, the above could be used in other sectors or companies in the region.
Originality/Value: The value lies in contributing to the development of the state of the art on the subject and as a reference for future studies since the state of the art shows little research in Contact Center companies in Latin America, likewise for companies generating well-being strategies and the management of the stress
Competências não técnicas no setor da aviação civil
Get PDFPurpose: This study aims to identify and present a framework of non-technical skills for the civil aviation sector.
Theoretical Framework: This study critically evaluates and identifies the non-technical competences in the aviation sector that promote superior performance among employees.
Design/Methodology/Approach: We conducted a literature review of scientific journals and official documents from the aeronautics sector to achieve the aim of this study. In the first phase, a critical analysis was conducted of the concepts of soft and non-technical skills. In the second phase, we analyzed various general soft skills models and non-technical skills models in the aeronautics sector.
Findings: At the end of the study, an integrative framework of 15 non-technical skills for the civil aviation sector is proposed: assertiveness, leadership, verbal communication, critical thinking, trust, interpersonal relationships, situational awareness, ability to solve problems, flexibility and adaptability, responsibility, time management, decision-making skills, workload management, teamwork, and stress management and resilience.
Research, Practical & Social Implication: The Study provides a practical framework for the assessment and development of people, contributing to advances in aviation safety and performance.
Originality/Value: This study, which provides a comprehensive understanding of non-technical skills in the civil aviation sector, fills a significant gap in the literature when skills manage human resources. It also offers a practical framework for their assessment and development, thereby contributing to advances in safety, security, and aviation performance.Objetivo: Este estudio pretende identificar y presentar un marco de competencias no técnicas para el sector de la aviación civil.
Marco teórico: Este estudio evalúa críticamente e identifica las competencias no técnicas en el sector de la aviación que promueven un rendimiento superior entre los empleados.
Diseño/metodología/enfoque: Para alcanzar el objetivo de este estudio, realizamos una revisión bibliográfica en revistas científicas y documentos oficiales del sector aeronáutico. En una primera fase, se llevó a cabo un análisis crítico de los conceptos de competencias blandas y no técnicas. En una segunda fase, analizamos diversos modelos generales de competencias blandas y no técnicas en el sector aeronáutico.
Conclusiones: Al final del estudio, se propone un marco integrador de 15 competencias no técnicas para el sector de la aviación civil, que son las siguientes: Asertividad; liderazgo; comunicación verbal; pensamiento crítico; confianza; relaciones interpersonales; conciencia de la situación; capacidad de; resolución de problemas; flexibilidad y adaptabilidad; responsabilidad; gestión del tiempo; capacidad de toma de decisiones; gestión de la carga de trabajo; trabajo en equipo; y gestión del estrés y resiliencia.
Repercusiones sociales, prácticas y de investigación: El Estudio proporciona un marco práctico para la evaluación y el desarrollo de las personas, contribuyendo a los avances en la seguridad y el rendimiento de la aviación.
Originalidad/valor: Este estudio, que ofrece una comprensión exhaustiva de las competencias no técnicas en el sector de la aviación civil, llena un vacío y una laguna importantes en la bibliografía en un momento en que las competencias gestionan los recursos humanos. Al mismo tiempo, ofrece un marco práctico para su evaluación y desarrollo, contribuyendo así a los avances en seguridad, protección y rendimiento de la aviación.
Declaración de financiación: Sin financiación
Cumplimiento ético: No procede
Proposta: Este estudo tem como objetivo identificar e apresentar um quadro de competências não técnicas para o sector da aviação civil.
Estrutura teórica: Este estudo avalia e identifica de forma crítica as competências não técnicas no sector da aviação que promovem um desempenho superior dos trabalhadores.
Projeto/metodologia/abordagem: Para atingir o objetivo deste estudo, foi realizada uma revisão da literatura em revistas científicas e documentos oficiais do sector aeronáutico. Numa primeira fase, foi efetuada uma análise crítica dos conceitos de competências transversais e não técnicas. Numa segunda fase, analisámos vários modelos gerais de competências transversais e não técnicas no sector aeronáutico.
Conclusões: No final do estudo, é proposto um quadro integrador de 15 competências não técnicas para o sector da aviação civil, que são as seguintes: Assertividade; Liderança; Comunicação verbal; Pensamento crítico; Confiança; Relações interpessoais; Consciência situacional; Capacidade de resolução de problemas; Flexibilidade e adaptabilidade; Responsabilidade; Gestão do tempo; Tomada de decisão; Gestão da carga de trabalho; Trabalho em equipa; e Gestão do stress e Resiliência.
Implicações sociais, práticas e de pesquisa: O Estudo fornece um quadro prático para a avaliação e desenvolvimento das pessoas, contribuindo para avanços na segurança e no desempenho da aviação.
Originalidade/ valor: Ao proporcionar uma compreensão abrangente das competências não técnicas no sector da aviação civil, este estudo preenche uma lacuna importante e um vazio na literatura, numa altura em que os recursos humanos são geridos por competências.
Declaração de financiamento: Não financiado
Conformidade ética: Não aplicável
 
RE-ADJUSTMENT OF STRUCTURAL DESIGN IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS OF ARCHITECTS: CURRICULAR CUTTING
Get PDFResearch Objective: Discuss the reassessment of the structural conception in the process of teaching and learning two architects, with views not aprimoramento and association with a new reality in the field of construction.
Theoretical Framework: Construct a brief history on the design of structures for graduate courses in architecture, using surveys pointed out in the main works published in the area, to highlight the importance of readjusting the two courses to new market demands.
Methodology: The applied methodology is not present article and bibliographic research, which consists of the analysis of literature related to thematic addressed systematically on the subject of teaching-learning of structures for graduate courses, in architecture. It is important to highlight that bibliographic research, in accordance with rigorous scientific standards, becomes essential for the construction of quality scientific work, updated, consistent and theoretically founded. Foram used books, newspapers, articles and Internet sites, among other sources.
Results: There are several problems not in the teaching of structures in schools of architecture and urbanism, such as purely expository classrooms and teaching programs distant from current professional practice, which leads us to conclude that the Structural Chain of Two Courses presents gaps in its composition, for not making integration between other disciplines, not being updated with new market demands or the adoption of didactic resources with qualitative knowledge on structural behavior, or which results directly in failures in the technological training of architects.
Theoretical and Practical Contributions: Faced with new market demands and surveys put forward during the research, or present work possibly relevant to the topic