Country expects that commercial banking systems contribute to the overall development, but this d... more Country expects that commercial banking systems contribute to the overall development, but this development depends upon qualified and competent employees of the commercial banks institutions. Retaining this resource is of utmost importance for higher commercial banks. However, commercial banks are finding it hard to retain competent and qualified faculty in the face of competition from the industry. Retention is becoming a big dilemma for developing countries. The present study investigates the relationship between leadership style, job satisfaction, organization commitment and retention of employee in commercial banks of Sindh, Pakistan. The data was collected from the commercial bank of Sindh whereby, SmartPLS 2.0 was used for data analysis. The results have indicated a strong and positive relationship between leadership style and employee retention. Job satisfaction and organization commitment mediate the relationship between leadership style and employees retention. This study ...
The present study attempted to investigate the role or training effectiveness on the employee per... more The present study attempted to investigate the role or training effectiveness on the employee performance of blue-collar employees working in Bahrain Transportation sector. Therein, the study examined the effectiveness of five different training programs offered to large vehicle drivers serving in the transportation industry. A total of 135 bus drivers from Alsadiq transport company Bahrain were sampled for the study to outline the effectiveness of three major training programs that they were offered including Customer Handling & Passenger Safety, Health & Hygiene and Guide to traffic laws and driving in Bahrain on their driving performance. Structural equation modeling using smart PLS was used for the present study for data analysis and interpretation. The study found a significant relationship impact of two programs on their driving performance of the respondents. The study forwards theoretical and practical implications and scope for further studies.
Purpose-This study helps to understand the successful path of micro-financing, which can plays a ... more Purpose-This study helps to understand the successful path of micro-financing, which can plays a vital role in poverty alleviation in Pakistan. Methodology/Sampling-To collect data authors of this paper visited different microfinance institutions (MFIs) like Tameer Micro Financing Bank and Khushali Bank Limited in Karachi. A structured questionnaire was designed for data collection of consumers of microfinance. Statistical data of 100 samples showed 46% of respondents acquired loan for agricultural purposes while 54% loans were business based. Findings-It is observed that male respondents are higher than female. Regression model showed 38% variation in consumer preference regarding the microfinance services. Statistic in the ANOVA shows the significance of model. The coefficient of MFI’s Approach with negative sign indicates an inverse relationship with that of consumer preferences. It means that MFI agents do not give proper value to the targeted consumers. Finally, the amount of l...
Annals of Contemporary Developments in Management & HR, 2021
This research intended to focus on the impact of organizational culture on knowledge sharing by b... more This research intended to focus on the impact of organizational culture on knowledge sharing by bank employees directly and indirectly through mediation by organizational citizenship behavior. For achieving the purpose, 402 employees from banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain through simple random sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires. A current study found a significant outcome of organizational culture on knowledge sharing and organizational citizenship behavior. Besides this current study also found significant results between organizational citizenship behavior and knowledge sharing. Along with significant direct results, current research also found the mediating effect by organizational citizenship behavior in relationships of organizational culture with knowledge sharing. The current study contributes notable theoretical implications under social exchange theory. In addition, the current study also provides practical learnings and recommendations for the future.
International Review of Management and Marketing, 2016
Country expects that commercial banking systems contribute to the overall development, but this d... more Country expects that commercial banking systems contribute to the overall development, but this development depends upon qualified and competent employees of the commercial banks institutions. Retaining this resource is of utmost importance for higher commercial banks. However, commercial banks are finding it hard to retain competent and qualified faculty in the face of competition from the industry. Retention is becoming a big dilemma for developing countries. The present study investigates the relationship between leadership style, job satisfaction, organization commitment and retention of employee in commercial banks of Sindh, Pakistan. The data was collected from the commercial bank of Sindh whereby, SmartPLS 2.0 was used for data analysis. The results have indicated a strong and positive relationship between leadership style and employee retention. Job satisfaction and organization commitment mediate the relationship between leadership style and employees retention. This study ...
Organizational scholars have empirically outlined the significance of support features and psycho... more Organizational scholars have empirically outlined the significance of support features and psychological capital on individual outcomes. In the present study, we attempted to address the dearth of research on PhD students’ engagement via empirically testing the crucial role of supervisor support and psychological capital. A total of 125 Ph.D. students of 11 different nationalities were recruited from a public university in Malaysia. The application of structural equation modeling to test the mediated model revealed that research supervisor’s support positively enhanced PhD students’ academic psychological capital. Accordingly, the study also found a positive relationship between academic psychological capital and PhD students’ engagement. Notably, the study reported academic psychological capital positively mediated the relationship between supervisor support and PhD students’ engagement. The study has addressed the research gap with critical findings pertaining to how students’ psy...
INTRODUCTIONWork engagement is an evolving notion in the area of occupational health psychology (... more INTRODUCTIONWork engagement is an evolving notion in the area of occupational health psychology (Bakker, Schaufeli, Leiter, & Taris, 2008). The concept was first coined by nearly 25 years ago by Kahn (1990) who conceptualized it as the psychological, cognitive and emotional attachment of employee with the work. Bundles of empirical studies have been conducted outlining the numerous antecedents of work engagement (Bakker, 2011; Rothmann & Joubert, 2007; Demerouti et al., 2001; Schaufeli & Bakker, 2004; Xanthopoulou, Bakker, Schaufeli, 2007; Xanthopoulou, Bakker, & Demerouti, 2009). Sadly, despite of dozens of these studies, the human resource management and its major factors seem to have been rarely studied (Albrecht et al., 2015; Suan & Nasrudin, 2014; Arrowsmith & Parker, 2013). The main purpose of the current article is to underline critical imparity of HRM components, particularly on the development HRM (Kuvaas, 2008) practices. Through empirical evidence, the present paper under...
Following the footsteps of resource-based view theory, the present study attempted to examine gre... more Following the footsteps of resource-based view theory, the present study attempted to examine green HRM and its impact on green innovation followed by the interplay of green transformational leadership. The study collected triadic data by using survey questionnaire from 185 pharmaceutical firms in Australia. Through using structural equation modeling technique, bootstrap procedures were applied to assess the hypothesized relationships. Results from the data analysis suggest that green HRM prospects of green ability and motivation have significant relationship with green innovation. Accordingly, the results also indicated significant relationship between green transformational leadership and green innovation. Notably, the study advanced literature in the area by confirming the moderating potential of green transformational leadership on green ability-green innovation and green motivation-green motivation relationship. Overall, the present research has advanced understanding of green ...
The objective of this study was to examine the role of green Human Resources Management (HRM) in ... more The objective of this study was to examine the role of green Human Resources Management (HRM) in the green supply chain (SC) and firm performance. The relationships between green HRM, green SC, lockdown, and firm performance were examined. In addition to this, the mediating role of green SC and the moderating role of lockdown was examined. The population of the study was based on the food industry of Bahrain and various companies were selected for data collection. Therefore, data were collected from the food supply companies in Bahrain. A questionnaire was used for data collection in which cluster sampling was applied. The findings of the study highlighted that green HRM has major importance for food supply companies. It has a positive role in promoting the performance of food supply companies in Bahrain. Furthermore, green SC also plays a vital contribution to the performance of food supply companies. However, COVID-19 has a negative role in firm performance. The situation of lockd...
In the workplace, green prospects are gaining much importance these days, although not much is kn... more In the workplace, green prospects are gaining much importance these days, although not much is known about the green intellectual capital and its contribution towards pro-environment behavior and outcomes. As the world experiences environmental concerns, it has become imperative for businesses to look into ways through which they can improve their environmental footprints. Hence, the current study examines the nexus between green intellectual capital (green human capital, green structural capital, and green relational capital) and environmental performance. The study also tested if environmental responsibility mediates the association and examined the role of environmental concern as a moderator. Data were gathered from the hotel sectors in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates and analyzed using a structural equation modeling approach via Smart PLS. The results show a significant association between green human and relational capital with environmental performance; a strong associat...
The health care system is usually a reflection of the human development and prosperity index of a... more The health care system is usually a reflection of the human development and prosperity index of a country. In particular, a sound health care system is generally deemed essential for providing quality service delivery to service users. Pakistan, in this respect, is lagging even after implementing the district health management model of World Health Organization (WHO). In particular, the province of Sindh reports a higher level of dissatisfaction among the service recipients and, therefore, remains a core concern for the concerned authorities. This study, therefore, aims to investigate the levels of employees’ commitment to service quality in Pakistan’s health care sector. A quantitative survey method was adopted to collect data from 315 medical officers working in 43 public-sector hospitals in Sindh, Pakistan. The data were analyzed using the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) technique and Smart PLS 3 software. Based on cognitive dissonance theory and path...
Annals of Contemporary Developments in Management & HR, 2019
Entrepreneurship plays a critical role in developing and fostering a robust socio-economic cultur... more Entrepreneurship plays a critical role in developing and fostering a robust socio-economic culture in any economy. Robust entrepreneurial initiatives are considered as the source of fresh blood for any economy. Healthy entrepreneurial activities result in creating more employment opportunities, better working prospects and societal development. Today, economies that are striving to become highly developed and economically stable are striving to enable their employees to become more entrepreneurial. Importantly, studies have outlined that there is a dire need for nations to understand the vital role youth can play in this regard. Since young individuals are more eager to grow, willing to take the risk and go for the high mark to become their own bosses, there are higher chances that they can become more successful entrepreneurs. Notably, youth entrepreneurship is of utmost importance for both national as well as international economic wellbeing. Keeping these arguments beforehand, th...
Purpose of Study: The paper sheds lights on the idea of business innovation through pouring schol... more Purpose of Study: The paper sheds lights on the idea of business innovation through pouring scholarly review of the literature. The papers objects to provide scholars enthusiastic about business innovation to understand how intellectual, social and psychological capital can be of prominence and the acute role organizational culture can play to further it. Methodology: The paper has strived to advance intellectual understanding of scholars in the area through underlining the direct and indirect links between these factors to help organizational practitioners obtain competitive results for their respective organizations. Results: The paper also outlines limited studies on these relationships thus, encouraging scholars for empirical attention in the near future.
Country expects that commercial banking systems contribute to the overall development, but this d... more Country expects that commercial banking systems contribute to the overall development, but this development depends upon qualified and competent employees of the commercial banks institutions. Retaining this resource is of utmost importance for higher commercial banks. However, commercial banks are finding it hard to retain competent and qualified faculty in the face of competition from the industry. Retention is becoming a big dilemma for developing countries. The present study investigates the relationship between leadership style, job satisfaction, organization commitment and retention of employee in commercial banks of Sindh, Pakistan. The data was collected from the commercial bank of Sindh whereby, SmartPLS 2.0 was used for data analysis. The results have indicated a strong and positive relationship between leadership style and employee retention. Job satisfaction and organization commitment mediate the relationship between leadership style and employees retention. This study ...
The present study attempted to investigate the role or training effectiveness on the employee per... more The present study attempted to investigate the role or training effectiveness on the employee performance of blue-collar employees working in Bahrain Transportation sector. Therein, the study examined the effectiveness of five different training programs offered to large vehicle drivers serving in the transportation industry. A total of 135 bus drivers from Alsadiq transport company Bahrain were sampled for the study to outline the effectiveness of three major training programs that they were offered including Customer Handling & Passenger Safety, Health & Hygiene and Guide to traffic laws and driving in Bahrain on their driving performance. Structural equation modeling using smart PLS was used for the present study for data analysis and interpretation. The study found a significant relationship impact of two programs on their driving performance of the respondents. The study forwards theoretical and practical implications and scope for further studies.
Purpose-This study helps to understand the successful path of micro-financing, which can plays a ... more Purpose-This study helps to understand the successful path of micro-financing, which can plays a vital role in poverty alleviation in Pakistan. Methodology/Sampling-To collect data authors of this paper visited different microfinance institutions (MFIs) like Tameer Micro Financing Bank and Khushali Bank Limited in Karachi. A structured questionnaire was designed for data collection of consumers of microfinance. Statistical data of 100 samples showed 46% of respondents acquired loan for agricultural purposes while 54% loans were business based. Findings-It is observed that male respondents are higher than female. Regression model showed 38% variation in consumer preference regarding the microfinance services. Statistic in the ANOVA shows the significance of model. The coefficient of MFI’s Approach with negative sign indicates an inverse relationship with that of consumer preferences. It means that MFI agents do not give proper value to the targeted consumers. Finally, the amount of l...
Annals of Contemporary Developments in Management & HR, 2021
This research intended to focus on the impact of organizational culture on knowledge sharing by b... more This research intended to focus on the impact of organizational culture on knowledge sharing by bank employees directly and indirectly through mediation by organizational citizenship behavior. For achieving the purpose, 402 employees from banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain through simple random sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires. A current study found a significant outcome of organizational culture on knowledge sharing and organizational citizenship behavior. Besides this current study also found significant results between organizational citizenship behavior and knowledge sharing. Along with significant direct results, current research also found the mediating effect by organizational citizenship behavior in relationships of organizational culture with knowledge sharing. The current study contributes notable theoretical implications under social exchange theory. In addition, the current study also provides practical learnings and recommendations for the future.
International Review of Management and Marketing, 2016
Country expects that commercial banking systems contribute to the overall development, but this d... more Country expects that commercial banking systems contribute to the overall development, but this development depends upon qualified and competent employees of the commercial banks institutions. Retaining this resource is of utmost importance for higher commercial banks. However, commercial banks are finding it hard to retain competent and qualified faculty in the face of competition from the industry. Retention is becoming a big dilemma for developing countries. The present study investigates the relationship between leadership style, job satisfaction, organization commitment and retention of employee in commercial banks of Sindh, Pakistan. The data was collected from the commercial bank of Sindh whereby, SmartPLS 2.0 was used for data analysis. The results have indicated a strong and positive relationship between leadership style and employee retention. Job satisfaction and organization commitment mediate the relationship between leadership style and employees retention. This study ...
Organizational scholars have empirically outlined the significance of support features and psycho... more Organizational scholars have empirically outlined the significance of support features and psychological capital on individual outcomes. In the present study, we attempted to address the dearth of research on PhD students’ engagement via empirically testing the crucial role of supervisor support and psychological capital. A total of 125 Ph.D. students of 11 different nationalities were recruited from a public university in Malaysia. The application of structural equation modeling to test the mediated model revealed that research supervisor’s support positively enhanced PhD students’ academic psychological capital. Accordingly, the study also found a positive relationship between academic psychological capital and PhD students’ engagement. Notably, the study reported academic psychological capital positively mediated the relationship between supervisor support and PhD students’ engagement. The study has addressed the research gap with critical findings pertaining to how students’ psy...
INTRODUCTIONWork engagement is an evolving notion in the area of occupational health psychology (... more INTRODUCTIONWork engagement is an evolving notion in the area of occupational health psychology (Bakker, Schaufeli, Leiter, & Taris, 2008). The concept was first coined by nearly 25 years ago by Kahn (1990) who conceptualized it as the psychological, cognitive and emotional attachment of employee with the work. Bundles of empirical studies have been conducted outlining the numerous antecedents of work engagement (Bakker, 2011; Rothmann & Joubert, 2007; Demerouti et al., 2001; Schaufeli & Bakker, 2004; Xanthopoulou, Bakker, Schaufeli, 2007; Xanthopoulou, Bakker, & Demerouti, 2009). Sadly, despite of dozens of these studies, the human resource management and its major factors seem to have been rarely studied (Albrecht et al., 2015; Suan & Nasrudin, 2014; Arrowsmith & Parker, 2013). The main purpose of the current article is to underline critical imparity of HRM components, particularly on the development HRM (Kuvaas, 2008) practices. Through empirical evidence, the present paper under...
Following the footsteps of resource-based view theory, the present study attempted to examine gre... more Following the footsteps of resource-based view theory, the present study attempted to examine green HRM and its impact on green innovation followed by the interplay of green transformational leadership. The study collected triadic data by using survey questionnaire from 185 pharmaceutical firms in Australia. Through using structural equation modeling technique, bootstrap procedures were applied to assess the hypothesized relationships. Results from the data analysis suggest that green HRM prospects of green ability and motivation have significant relationship with green innovation. Accordingly, the results also indicated significant relationship between green transformational leadership and green innovation. Notably, the study advanced literature in the area by confirming the moderating potential of green transformational leadership on green ability-green innovation and green motivation-green motivation relationship. Overall, the present research has advanced understanding of green ...
The objective of this study was to examine the role of green Human Resources Management (HRM) in ... more The objective of this study was to examine the role of green Human Resources Management (HRM) in the green supply chain (SC) and firm performance. The relationships between green HRM, green SC, lockdown, and firm performance were examined. In addition to this, the mediating role of green SC and the moderating role of lockdown was examined. The population of the study was based on the food industry of Bahrain and various companies were selected for data collection. Therefore, data were collected from the food supply companies in Bahrain. A questionnaire was used for data collection in which cluster sampling was applied. The findings of the study highlighted that green HRM has major importance for food supply companies. It has a positive role in promoting the performance of food supply companies in Bahrain. Furthermore, green SC also plays a vital contribution to the performance of food supply companies. However, COVID-19 has a negative role in firm performance. The situation of lockd...
In the workplace, green prospects are gaining much importance these days, although not much is kn... more In the workplace, green prospects are gaining much importance these days, although not much is known about the green intellectual capital and its contribution towards pro-environment behavior and outcomes. As the world experiences environmental concerns, it has become imperative for businesses to look into ways through which they can improve their environmental footprints. Hence, the current study examines the nexus between green intellectual capital (green human capital, green structural capital, and green relational capital) and environmental performance. The study also tested if environmental responsibility mediates the association and examined the role of environmental concern as a moderator. Data were gathered from the hotel sectors in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates and analyzed using a structural equation modeling approach via Smart PLS. The results show a significant association between green human and relational capital with environmental performance; a strong associat...
The health care system is usually a reflection of the human development and prosperity index of a... more The health care system is usually a reflection of the human development and prosperity index of a country. In particular, a sound health care system is generally deemed essential for providing quality service delivery to service users. Pakistan, in this respect, is lagging even after implementing the district health management model of World Health Organization (WHO). In particular, the province of Sindh reports a higher level of dissatisfaction among the service recipients and, therefore, remains a core concern for the concerned authorities. This study, therefore, aims to investigate the levels of employees’ commitment to service quality in Pakistan’s health care sector. A quantitative survey method was adopted to collect data from 315 medical officers working in 43 public-sector hospitals in Sindh, Pakistan. The data were analyzed using the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) technique and Smart PLS 3 software. Based on cognitive dissonance theory and path...
Annals of Contemporary Developments in Management & HR, 2019
Entrepreneurship plays a critical role in developing and fostering a robust socio-economic cultur... more Entrepreneurship plays a critical role in developing and fostering a robust socio-economic culture in any economy. Robust entrepreneurial initiatives are considered as the source of fresh blood for any economy. Healthy entrepreneurial activities result in creating more employment opportunities, better working prospects and societal development. Today, economies that are striving to become highly developed and economically stable are striving to enable their employees to become more entrepreneurial. Importantly, studies have outlined that there is a dire need for nations to understand the vital role youth can play in this regard. Since young individuals are more eager to grow, willing to take the risk and go for the high mark to become their own bosses, there are higher chances that they can become more successful entrepreneurs. Notably, youth entrepreneurship is of utmost importance for both national as well as international economic wellbeing. Keeping these arguments beforehand, th...
Purpose of Study: The paper sheds lights on the idea of business innovation through pouring schol... more Purpose of Study: The paper sheds lights on the idea of business innovation through pouring scholarly review of the literature. The papers objects to provide scholars enthusiastic about business innovation to understand how intellectual, social and psychological capital can be of prominence and the acute role organizational culture can play to further it. Methodology: The paper has strived to advance intellectual understanding of scholars in the area through underlining the direct and indirect links between these factors to help organizational practitioners obtain competitive results for their respective organizations. Results: The paper also outlines limited studies on these relationships thus, encouraging scholars for empirical attention in the near future.
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