International Journal of Management Research and Emerging Sciences
Not a member yet
330 research outputs found
Sort by
Social Media: A Prospective or a Dilemma The case of Pakistan
Get PDFThe purpose of this research study is to explore the role of social media in creating societal transformation particularly in the context of developing countries like Pakistan. This is an exploratory research which focuses around the role and power of social media in creating societal transformation. Semi structure and focus group discussions have been conducted from 40 participants (parents, teachers, and youth). Moreover, thematic analysis was used for the analysis of data. Findings revealed that social media is playing a significant role in improving standard of living by providing an open access to the global markets, financial services and employment opportunities. The young generation has more opportunities for socialization in less time with minimum cost. Social interaction with friends, peers, colleagues, family across the globe has become easier and cheaper. However, the dark side of the use of social media in the forms of privacy breach, unethical practices, detachment from family and less concentration on studies has crippled the society to a big extent. This study contributes towards enhancing the in-depth understanding of social media in shaping societal changes in a developing country like Pakistan and paves the way for future research
Criminal Background Checks in the American Employment Process
Get PDFThis article examines the important and controversial topic of criminal background checks in employment. The topic of criminal background checks in employment is indeed an important as well as controversial and difficult one in the world of business today, as this hiring practice addresses core values in society. Yet these values can conflict. One societal value is the belief that if a criminal ex-offender has paid his or her “debt to society’; then opportunities, such as employment, should be made available to such a person, just like everyone else. Business owners and managers today, however, are concerned about having an efficient, effective, and ethical workforce. Thus, they are confronted with this dilemma of conflicting values and duties as well as the responsibility of doing the “right thing” in utilising criminal background checks in the hiring process. This article will first provide certain background information pertinent to the subject of criminal background checks in employment, particularly criminal conviction and incarceration rates for minorities, as well as discuss the prevalence of background checks in employment from an American perspective. The authors also examine the legal and practical implications of background checks; and finally draw conclusions for management from the aforementioned analysis
External Debt Sustainability Analysis: A Case of SAARC Countries
Get PDFThis study conducts the external debt sustainability analysis for the eight SAARC economies using the data from 2000 to 2013. Three types of techniques- univariate unit root tests, panel unit root tests and the cointegration tests are applied. According to the first and second type of tests results, the external debt of SAARC economies is unsustainable individually but sustainable as a whole. The results of third type of tests reveal that the external debt of the SAARC economies is unsustainable individually and wholly with some exceptions. The study deduces that the external debt of SAARC countries is unsustainable so they should exploit their domestic resources instead of going for the foreign resources and encourage saving and investment environment in their countries
Bank-Specific and Social Factors of Non-Performing Loans of Pakistani Banking Sector: A Qualitative Study
Get PDFPurpose: This study aims at building up a model clarifying the relationship mong bank-specific, social factors and non-performing loans on one hand and on the other hand, exploring this model in the setting of Pakistani Banking sector as limited interest has been given in existing literature in defining the relationship among bank specific, social factors and non-performing loans.
Design/ Methodology/ Approach: Based on the interpretive phenomenological approach, the study explores various influencing factors of Non-Performing Loans in unique setting of PakistaniBanking sector. The methodology helpsanalyse data about bank specific and social factors of Non-Performing Loans as well as to have an insight in examining the nature of their relationship with each other.
Findings: The results show that various bank-specific factors like lenient credit terms, monitoring, bank ownership, bank size, diversification of loans and credit assessment have significant effect on Non-Performing Loans, whereas interest has a weak significance on NPLs. Thus, banks should carefully look after these factors in order to control NPLs. The social factor like corruption has an insignificant effect on NPLs and political pressure has been an important factor in explaining the Non Performing Loans, especially in case of state owned banks. The government needs to lessen down the level of interference in the financial decisions of the state owned banks so that these banks can independently make their credit decisions without any political pressure.
Originality/value: This ground-breaking work on Non-Performing Loans and its factors may help the entire Pakistani banking sector to control NonPerforming Loans
The Demand for Defense Expenditures in Pakistan: An Empirical Analysis
Get PDFThis study has investigated the factors that influence the demand for defense expenditures in Pakistan. The study has employed Johansen-Julius cointegration technique by using the annual time series data for the period of 1972-2012. The results showed that the demand for defense spending in Pakistan is influenced by many factors like defense burden of India, War with India, atomic explosions, political stability and trade balance
EFFECT OF HR PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE WELLBEING: A CASE OF TELECOM SECTOR OF PAKISTAN
Get PDFThe core purpose of this study is to point out the importance of employee well being at workplace which is an infant area of research in Pakistan. Due to complex nature of effects of bundle of ‘High Involvement’ HR practices on job satisfaction it requires deep investigation. The effect of HR practices on employee performance has already captured the attention in prior literature but little research has been conducted to include employee’s perspective. So with this in mind this paper places employees’ perceptions at central stage of inquiry. To explore the theme, data was collected from sample size of 403 employees including first level managers, executives and officers through structured questionnaire from seven companies in the private sector of telecom. Principle component analysis (PCA) and regression analysis have been used for data analysis. Bundle of HR practices including training, involvement in decision making, compensation contingent on performance and empowerment have a significant positive effect on perceived organizational support (POS) which is also positively related to employee job satisfaction. This paper suggests that effective implementation of ‘high involvement’ HR practices will improve employee job satisfaction through POS. It implies that private organizations should reassess the existing formal HR practices for better results/outcome
ARE THE TEACHERS ON TRACK?AN EVALUATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCY
Get PDFThe study was aimed to evaluate secondary school teachers’ subject knowledge competency. The main focus of this study was to develop teacher evaluation mechanism for secondary schools’ teachers. Objectives of the study were (a) to review the importance of standard (rubrics) to appraise the teachers’ performance level in Pakistan; (b) to assess the secondary school teachers’ subject knowledge competency based on national professional standard in Pakistan and (c) to propose recommendations for further improvement of the existing standards of teachers’ performance. The population of the study consisted on all the secondary school teachers of government sector including boys and girls situated at urban and rural areas of the province of Punjab. To conduct the observational survey of this research, a sample of 453 participants (teachers) from six districts of Punjab was selected to observe the teachers in field directly. An observational checklist was developed on the basis of prescribed levels of teacher accreditation by Policy and Planning wing of Ministry of Education, Pakistan. The collected data wereanalysed with the help of software SPSS version 16 by using statistical formulas of Chi-Square, simple mean and percentage. The analysis indicates that majority of the teachers are generally unaware of national curriculum framework. This analysis concluded that no teacher was found at the competent level (level 4) of understanding regarding national curriculum framework. Majority of them were not aware of any such document. A small number of teachers heard about curriculum frame work but did not go through document
HR PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE AMONG TEACHERS IN PAKISTAN
Get PDFoai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/1The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the perceptions and understanding of teachers about ‘HRM practices both in public and private universities of Pakistan. Further, to explore how teachers associate the fairness of HR practices and other organizational factors, to the individual and organizational outcomes/performance. To this end, semi structured interviews were conducted to explore the perceptions of teachers about HR practices and performance. The findings of the interviews indicate that the existence of fairness of HR practices not only makes teachers work better (Teacher’s performance) but also generate a feeling of obligation to contribute towards organizational objectives (Exchange relationship). It is also evident from the interviewees’ account that among other organizational factors, organizational support is also one of the most critical factors which develops a feeling of commitment and satisfaction with the organization. However, in this context, the role of HR managers is very important not only in developing such HR systems that give employees a sense of organizational support but to implement those systems, practically giving them the signal of organizational justice. This study is unique as it is an attempt to integrate the perspective of teachers in HRM and performance literature which is a highly under-researched group in developing countries like Pakistan. This study can also help HR practitioners and educational policy makers in designing holistic and employee friendly policies if they want to be competitive and successful. The paper is concluded by discussing the limitations and implications of the study and future directions
Comparative Evaluation of Customers’ Satisfaction and Loyalty in Conventional and Islamic Banks of Pakistan
Get PDFThe intention of this paper is to examine the level of customer’s satisfaction inboth conventional and Islamic banks and to find out that the customers of which type of bank are more satisfied. A modified SERVQUAL model has been used for this purpose. Field survey was carried out through questionnaire based on modified SERVQUAL model. Data were collected from 500 walk-in customers of Islamic and conventional banks andanalysed through SPSS 16. The results show that the customers of Islamic banks are more satisfied and loyal than the customers of conventional banks.This study will help policy makers of Islamic and conventional banks understand the behavioural differences of customers and will also help them to align their service quality according to customer’s perceptions
A LEGAL REVIEW OF STEREOTYPES, BIASES, AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MUSLIM-AMERICAN EMPLOYEES
Get PDFApproximately fifteen million Muslims live and work in the United States of America. Most of these Muslims are American by birth; yet some confront discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace because of their religion. Religious discrimination is illegal in the workplace in the United States pursuant to civil rights laws. This article examines the most common challenges that American Muslims face in the workplace. The article then offers pertinent recommendations to organizational leaders so they not only can fulfill their legal duties, but also attract and retain the most qualified workers regardless of their religious affiliations, beliefs, observances, and practices