International Journal of Management Thinking最新文献

{"title":"Optimizing Ecotourism in North Taihu Lake, Wuxi City, China: Integrating Back Propagation Neural Networks and Ant-Colony Algorithm for Sustainable Route Planning","authors":"Na Li, Siti Zubaidah Binti Mohd Ariffin, Heng Gao","doi":"10.56868/ijmt.v2i1.53","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56868/ijmt.v2i1.53","url":null,"abstract":"Urbanization's rapid pace has sparked a growing interest in nature-focused travel experiences, highlighting the growing importance of ecotourism. This study presents an innovative algorithm for ecotourism route planning, focusing on aligning tourists with attractions to enhance growth and appeal. The research utilizes ecological attractions in the Taihu Lake scenic area as an experimental dataset, incorporating historical travel data to examine the relationship between user characteristics and ecotourism attractions. Backpropagation neural networks and one-hot encoding are employed to predict visitor experiences. At the same time, a new ecotourism route design method combining deep learning and an ant colony algorithm based on average distance is applied to formulate an optimal ecotourism route. Results indicate Yuan Tou Zhu and Ling Shan as the top recommended destinations, with the optimal path identified as 1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 5, 7. This suggests that considering individual tourist preferences significantly elevates visitor satisfaction in ecotourism route planning, and it reveals the positive impact of aligning tourist attributes with attraction features. The findings underscore the importance of integrating user preferences into ecotourism planning strategies. Prioritizing personalized tourist experiences significantly enhances the effectiveness of ecotourism route planning initiatives. The research contributes a comprehensive framework for revitalizing ecotourism in the digital age, recommending the prioritization of individual tourist inclinations and attraction compatibility. Furthermore, adopting deep learning techniques and one-hot encoding is suggested to enhance the accuracy and efficacy of ecotourism planning.","PeriodicalId":103724,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Thinking","volume":"9 s1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140739522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Revolutionizing Fan Engagement: Adopting Trends and Technologies in The Vibrant Indian Sports Landscape","authors":"Kirti Mahajan, Amitava Pal, Avanti Desai","doi":"10.56868/ijmt.v1i2.35","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56868/ijmt.v1i2.35","url":null,"abstract":"The Indian sports industry is undergoing a substantial transformation in fan engagement, driven by evolving trends and technological innovations. This study comprehensively analyses the current state, methodologies, and implications of fan engagement within the Indian sports sector. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a noticeable shift in traditional fan behaviour, with a decline in physical gatherings and a surge in alternative forms of participation such as co-watching, online discussions, sports betting, and content sharing. The research employs a multifaceted methodology, combining data collection, surveys, and trend analysis. It explores the Impact of cutting-edge technologies like Over-the-Top (OTT) media services, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), blockchain technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Virtual Reality (VR) on reshaping fan engagement. The dynamic and tech-driven nature of the Indian sports industry necessitates a holistic understanding of contemporary fan engagement strategies. This study aims to analyze the current landscape of fan engagement in Indian sports, explore methodologies employed, and assess the Impact of technological innovations on fan behaviour. Quantitative methods like data collection through surveys have been employed to gain insights into emerging trends and their influence on fan engagement. Survey data reveals the enduring dominance of cricket (46%) and the growing prominence of football (29%) among Indian sports fans. Notably, there is significant trust (46%) in in-game analysis technologies, indicating fans' readiness to embrace technological enhancements. While live stadium experiences remain popular, the survey underscores the role of digital platforms, with 57% preferring Hotstar for sports content. The rising popularity of fantasy league apps and the recognition of social media's Impact on player performance (64%) present opportunities for digital engagement. The study concludes by offering recommendations for businesses and stakeholders to adapt to the changing landscape. It underscores the importance of integrating innovative technologies, fostering online fan communities, and tailoring content and experiences to cater to the evolving expectations of Indian sports enthusiasts.","PeriodicalId":103724,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Thinking","volume":"58 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139206913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Mediating Role of Employee Engagement in the Relationship Between Leadership Styles and Organizational Performance","authors":"Fahad Bati Al Marshoudi, Z. Jamaluddin, Ali Mohsen Ba Aween, Faisal Ibrahim Al Balushi, Badsar Mohammad","doi":"10.56868/ijmt.v1i2.26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56868/ijmt.v1i2.26","url":null,"abstract":"Organizational performance is the combined efforts of the employees and leadership. Their effective engagement and better working relationships enhance organizational performance and effectiveness. Open communication among employees and Leadership bolsters organizational performance and provides social, emotional, psychological, ethical, and moral support, safety, and security. This study explores employee engagement's mediating role in assessing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). A mixed methodology was adopted for the study. In the first step, a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was adopted as a methodology for the analysis.   In the second stage, a case study supported the study's findings. The study found that leadership style affects organizational performance. Moreover, employee engagement has a significant effect on organizational performance. The study also proposed a model based on the content review, which is recommended to be tested in different contexts and industries around the globe. ","PeriodicalId":103724,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Thinking","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127220491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Interactional Justice and Destructive Deviant Workplace Behavior: The Mediating Role of Perceived Supervisor Support in Developmental Project","authors":"Ansar Ali Mehdi, Sajid Ali","doi":"10.56868/ijmt.v1i2.18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56868/ijmt.v1i2.18","url":null,"abstract":"Interactional justice and supervisors' support are crucial in steering employees' behaviour in either a constructive or destructive direction in developmental projects. This study examines the impact of interactional injustice on employees' deviant behaviour, using perceived supervisor support as a mediator. Equity and social exchange theories were employed to connect the study variables. A survey of the considerable literature on destructive deviance was conducted. A sampling approach with two phases was used to collect 158 responses. The study used a single structured and modified questionnaire. This research study has practical as well as theoretical implications. The study's findings indicate the relationship between interactional justice, deviant workplace behaviour, and the supervisor's role. The study has some limitations, including participant subjectivity and sampling. This research can be repeated in the future in other industries.","PeriodicalId":103724,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Thinking","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134459625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Project Information Overload & Role of PMIS in Managerial Decision-Making: A Study in Construction Companies of Oman","authors":"Al Ya'qoubi Balqees Eid Hamood, S. Thiruchelvam","doi":"10.56868/ijmt.v1i2.19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56868/ijmt.v1i2.19","url":null,"abstract":"Most projects fail due to information overload. However, the project management information system (PMIS) and other technological support help the project managers (PM) make better decisions. This study looks at the issues of overloaded project information in Omani construction companies that the project managers must deal with. The study was based on quantitative data. The data is based on a survey through a structured questionnaire adopted from previous studies. The target population was the project managers (PMs) leading different construction companies in Oman, and about 296 PMs were approached. Two-stage sampling approach was adopted to collect the data and use SPSS software to analyse the data. The findings indicated that project managers can benefit from using a project management information system (PMIS), and project information overload had no adverse effects. The information system for project management favourably influences decisions. This research benefits project managers, especially those handling complex construction projects.   Multiple factors affect the decision-making process in construction companies; therefore, the research recommends exploring the contextual factors regarding the construction industry in Oman and assessing their impact on decision-making processes and project performance.","PeriodicalId":103724,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Thinking","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128025582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Macroeconomic Determinants of Income Inequality in Sri Lanka","authors":"Champika Dharmadasa","doi":"10.56868/ijmt.v1i1.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56868/ijmt.v1i1.9","url":null,"abstract":"Even though several different income redistribution plans have been put in place by succeeding governments, income disparity has persisted in Sri Lanka over the past 50 years. Using secondary data from 1978 to 2021, this study aims to pinpoint the macroeconomic factors that contribute to income inequality in Sri Lanka. The basic estimating method is the autoregressive distributed lag model (ARDL), a rarely used analytical tool in Sri Lanka. The results show that the primary macroeconomic predictors of income inequality in Sri Lanka among the selected variables are government spending, trade openness, average prices, the share of agriculture in the GDP, and per capita GDP. Additionally, the findings demonstrate that trade openness and government spending cause income inequality, supporting Barro's theory. Additionally, the average price level and the percentage of agriculture in the GDP have helped to lessen income disparity in the nation. Per capita GDP also shows a marginal significance, supporting Kuznets’ view, which stresses that increasing a country’s GDP increases inequality. However, financial deepening and secondary school enrolment ratios do not show significant impacts emphasizing that financial and education factors do not contribute to inequality in the Sri Lankan setting. The study suggested that policy priority should be given to developing the agricultural sector and catching the spillover effect of international trade to reduce income inequality. That would ultimately lead to lowering trade-induced inequality. Furthermore, a crucial policy choice to lower the expense of daily life for the poor is to maintain a constant overall price level. Government transfer programs should primarily target the poor and maintain a proper monitoring mechanism to capture the outcome of those transfers also important. Currently, such a follow-up system is not in place; therefore, the government’s targets of reducing inequality couldn’t be realized to the fullest.","PeriodicalId":103724,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Thinking","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124838829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring External Stakeholder Engagement Strategies and their Impact on Project Success","authors":"Bakhtawar, Ansar Ali Mehdi, Maria Zalfaqar, Moomal Asad","doi":"10.56868/ijmt.v1i1.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56868/ijmt.v1i1.13","url":null,"abstract":"In the past few years, it can be observed that business norms and practices have changed and the market has now a wide circle of stakeholders as compared to past eras. The main purpose of the current study is to explore the impact of ESE strategies on project success in the IT industry (Information Technology) of Pakistan. The study is based on mixed methods. In the first phase, an in-depth Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was performed. In the next phase, face-to-face & virtual interviews were conducted with senior IT leads to develop various themes. Moreover, a word cloud and frequency chart was extracted using NVivo 12 to strengthen the argument. The findings show that there is a strong relationship between stakeholder engagement and project success in the IT industry. Likewise, the findings of the study suggest that a successful Strategy for External Stakeholder Engagement (SESE) is possible by using a collaborative and participatory approach. The study provides greater insights into the engagement of external stakeholders. Moreover, the study recommends exploring new means of communication that remain helpful in engaging stakeholders and should be aligned with the local and organizational culture. ","PeriodicalId":103724,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Thinking","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123758309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gender Diversity Management Practices in the Hotel Industry: An Analysis of Philippine Hotel Industry","authors":"Marmie R Poquiz, Rania Hassan, Shehryar Ahmed","doi":"10.56868/ijmt.v1i1.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56868/ijmt.v1i1.12","url":null,"abstract":"This study endeavors to investigate the gender diversity management practices (DMPs) in the hotel industry of and the considerable effect of gender, inclusion or exclusion, on hotel employees' perceptions of those practices in Philippine. A quantitative method using personal administered survey was employed and total 300 above questionnaires were sent online to the staff working in the 4–5-star hotels in Manila and only 185 usable questionnaires received. The findings indicated that young, female hotel staff made up the majority. A significant number of hotels were successful in implementing DMPs, and the staff members were conscious of how their employers were working to give both genders the same opportunity for recruiting, decision-making, development and training, a raise, and remuneration. However, the study additionally revealed that the strategy employed by hotel businesses to assist their staff members in balancing their professional and familial responsibilities may contribute in impeding instead of advancing gender parity. Specifically, the study found that hotel companies often offered childcare benefits and flexible work arrangements, but these benefits were not always accessible to all employees. The findings of this research indicate that hotel corporations need to take further steps to make sure that their DMPs are successful and do not obstruct gender parity.","PeriodicalId":103724,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Thinking","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115350824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigation of Professional, Spiritual and Emotional Intelligence on Organizational Learning","authors":"Toheed Fatima, Maria Zalfaqar, Ansar Ali Mehdi, Shehryar Ahmed","doi":"10.56868/ijmt.v1i1.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56868/ijmt.v1i1.11","url":null,"abstract":"Continuous learning is the norm of the learning organizations. It works like for blood for knowledge workers to proceed and succeed. Moreover, it keeps employees’ firms, optimistic and enthusiastic. This study focused on the professional, spiritual, and emotional intelligence and their incorporation for organizational learning effectiveness and development. The study is based on the cross sectional quantitative data, which was collected through structured questionnaire using survey method. The questionnaire was adopted from previous studies. The study adopted convenient sampling technique for the collection of data. A total of 500 questionnaires were distributed, however, only 418 questions were received back, which were complete and considered for the inclusion in the study. Moreover, the study used SPSS for the data analysis. The study results admit that professional, spiritual and emotional intelligences have significant impact on organizational learning and effectiveness. Moreover, the study confirmed that learning organizations give better support to their and have higher level of support for their knowledge worker. The study recommends that all the learning organizations should develop a mechanism for the professional, spiritual and emotional development of their knowledge worker for their better throughput, productivity and efficiency of the organization.  ","PeriodicalId":103724,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Thinking","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125343249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Interaction Effect Crisis Communication on Emotional Exhaustion: A Study on the Banking Sector of Pakistan","authors":"Unsa Bibi, Hafiza Safia Shaukat","doi":"10.56868/ijmt.v1i1.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56868/ijmt.v1i1.10","url":null,"abstract":"In this study the researcher wants to examine the impact of crisis communication on employee’s emotional exhaustion with mediating role of perceived uncertainties in the banking sector of Gujranwala district of Pakistan with the moderating impact of organizational intransigence, which may cause workers to rely less on official communication to alleviate those doubts. Moreover, this study analyses the impact of crisis communication on the perception of uncertainty based on uncertainty reduction theory.  Furthermore, the moderating influence of social support in terms of perceived uncertainties on the relationship between crisis communication and emotional exhaustion is investigated in this study. 300 sample sizes are used by the investigator in this study, however 298 responses were selected for final analysis. Employees from all private banks completed a questionnaire in all over the Pakistan. The SPSS and process by Hayes used for the outcome analysis. SPSS is used for demographic results, Cronbach’s alpha and Pearson’s model correlation. Results of significances of variables would be determined in process by HAYES. Results indicates that Crisis communication has correlation with emotional exhaustion. Crisis communication also has significant negative relationship with emotional exhaustion. Moreover, crisis communication has a negative and significant relationship with perceived uncertainties. Perceived uncertainties have a positive and significant impact on emotional exhaustion. However, perceived uncertainties play a mediating role among crisis communication and emotional exhaustion Practical Implications.","PeriodicalId":103724,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Thinking","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122600181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}