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Emotional Intelligence (Ei) and Employee Turnover Intentions in Family Owned Businesses in Harare Metropolitan Province Zimbabwe
No full textEmotional Intelligence (EI) is a psychological factor which can increase employee‘s ability and performance. Highly Emotional Intelligent employees are able to produce good quality products and services at their work environment. There is a dearth of information on EI and turnover intentions (TI) of employees in family-owned business in Zimbabwe which this qualitative study seeks to address. However, the purpose of this research is to analyse the relationship of EI and TIs of employees in small businesses. Through purposive sampling, 20 participants were scheduled to be interviewed to solicit data. However, of the selected participants, only 10 interviews were successfully conducted. Conversely, data was analysed and presented thematically. Findings indicate that employees with high EI may properly balance the relationship between work and family and reduce job burnout, thus resulting in less TI. The findings show that EI improves employee engagement, leading to lower absenteeism, higher productivity and a decrease in employee turnover. The study also has some theoretical implications regarding employees‘ perception of EI. Further study needs to be done on EI and leadership commitment in small businesses in Zimbabwe
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Full text linkThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Variations on the Author
Full text link“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Full text linkWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
Evaluation of career development strategies on the sustainable growth of manufacturing Small to Medium Enterprises in Masvingo Urban, Zimbabwe
No full textThe major objective of the study was to evaluate the implications of career development strategies on the sustainable growth of manufacturing Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Masvingo Urban. The qualitative study focused on 20 purposively selected SMEs that have been in operations in the same business for not less than ten years because of their business experiences. Structured interviews were used to collect data which was analyzed and presented using themes. Study findings showed that SMEs that strengthen career planning for employees not only provide them with growing and most potential progress opportunities, reduce turnover intentions, and increase quality. Furthermore, research findings show that career development creates promotion opportunities within SMEs, provides training opportunities, and skills development to improve employees\u27 employability in the external and internal labor market. Additionally, research findings reflected that career development helps foster continuous improvement and innovation culture within SMEs. Based on the study results, the conclusions drawn were that the existence of career management provides the necessary support for developing knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential for both SMEs and individual success. A longitudinal study needs to be done on the challenges of all SMEs in adopting career development strategies in Zimbabw
Dispelling the Myths Behind First-author Citation Counts
Full text linkWe conducted a full-scale evaluative citation analysis study of scholars in the XML research field to explore just how different from each other author rankings resulting from different citation counting methods actually are, and to demonstrate the capability of emerging data and tools on the Web in supporting more realistic citation counting methods. Our results contest some common arguments for the continued
use of first-author citation counts in the evaluation of scholars, such as high correlations between author rankings by first-author citation counts and other citation
counting methods, and high costs of using more realistic citation counting methods that are not well-supported by the ISI databases. It is argued that increasingly available digital full text research papers make it possible for citation analysis studies to go beyond what the ISI databases have directly supported and to employ more
sophisticated methods
Board Diversity and Performance of State-Owned Enterprises in Transport Service Sector in Zimbabwe
Full text linkThe main aim of the study was to assess the effect of board diversity and performance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in transport service sector in Zimbabwe. The research adopted mixed methods approach rooted in the pragmatism paradigm. Probability sampling (simple random) was used to determine respondents for the quantitative data while non-probability sampling (purposive) was used to determine the participants to provide the qualitative data. The population of the study was 30 respondents focusing on board members, senior managers and middle managers in 8 parastatals. However, the research sample size were 28 respondents as justified by using Krejcie and Morgan (1970) Table of sample size calculation. Both structured questionnaires and an interview guide were used to solicit data where descriptive statistics were used to analyse quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative data. The study results showed that SOEs boards with a blend of board members of different age groups, varied gender and diverse professional qualifications and experience allow continuity and exchange of diverse ideas which, in turn, could result in improved organisational efficiency, hence improved firm performance. However, from the results of the study, there exists adequate evidence that board diversity and experience are a critical determinant of performance of SOEs in the transport sector in Zimbabwe. Premised on the findings of this scholarship, the following recommendations were made. Relevant line ministries should come up with a policy framework that enforces the appointment to the board of individuals with proven relevant and diverse experience in leading organisations at the senior level. Therefore, a key potential future area for further research would be a replication of the study in the same sector focusing on the impact of board policy on service delivery. This would, in turn, enhance the generalisability of the findings to SOEs in other emerging markets that are facing the same performance challenges linked to board composition.
Novation and Performance Of Retail Small To Medium Enterprises In Harare Metropolitan Province Zimbabwe
No full textThe integration of innovation into various aspects of society and the economy has the potential to transform industries and re-define business models. The study aims at assessing effects of innovation and the performance of retail Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Harare Metropolitan Province. The study is guided by Pragmatism Research Philosophy. Structured questionnaires and structured interview guides were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data from 60 respondents. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and correlations while qualitative data were analysed using NVivo. The main study findings establish that there is a positive relationship between innovation and performance of retail SMEs. Study findings show that innovation promotes the adoption of advanced technologies within the retail sector. This includes technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing. These technologies can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of retail operations, streamline supply chains, improve customer experience and support data-driven decision-making. The study also reveals that innovation optimises retail operations and improves efficiency. By automating manual processes and integrating systems, SMEs reduce costs, minimise errors and enhance productivity. For instance, adopting inventory management systems and point of sale (POS) solutions can streamline inventory control, reduce stock outs and improve overall operational performance. The recommendations proffered by the study is that government should provide the necessary support such as digital skills training and favourable policies that enhance retail SMEs productivity
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