{"title":"INTRINSIC MOTIVATION AND CREATIVITY: THE ROLE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND KNOWLEDGE INTEGRATION ABILITY IN FACILITATING CREATIVITY","authors":"Ahmad Adeel, Samreen Batool, Zain-ul-Abdeen Madni","doi":"10.32890/ijms2023.30.1.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32890/ijms2023.30.1.1","url":null,"abstract":"Creativity is a psychological phenomenon mainly affected by the motivation of employees. Nonetheless conflicting results can befound in the literature for the link between intrinsic motivationcreativity relationship. The purpose of this research is to reinvestigatethis inconsistent relationship. We took a technological perspective to determine whether technology had an answer to this question. We conducted a laboratory experiment with 119 newly hired bankers of the same batch in four different training sessions to generatecreative ideas to solve business problems. Here, intrinsic motivation and digital-technology-use were both manipulated, independently. For field study, data was collected from 467 employees and their respective 41 supervisors working at a software house in Pakistan. Using lab and field data in two studies, we analysed data with Mplus for random coefficient models. We also performed a satorra-bentlerdifference test, using the log-likelihood method with scaling correction factor. Drawing on the motivation-opportunity-ability framework for intrinsic motivation-creativity relationship, we found that knowledge integration ability enhances the potential of employees to generate creative ideas. Based on a lab experiment and a field study, we found that creativity is contingent upon the technological opportunity provided to employees directly and indirectly by affecting their ability to integrate knowledge. Our research suggests that providing employees with relevant technological tools and ensuring utilisation of these technologies will fuel higher levels of employee creativity. Technological initiatives will help struggling economies to boost their creative potential. This research has made a significant contribution by bringing together creativity and digital technology literature. ","PeriodicalId":41612,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Studies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72538239","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}
N. I. Mohamad, Azman Ismail, Zulkefli Aini, Mohd Nasir Selamat, Nurshahira Ibrahim
{"title":"SOKONGAN PENGURUSAN DAN PEMINDAHAN LATIHAN: PERANAN KESEDARAN PEMBELAJARAN SEBAGAI PENGANTARA","authors":"N. I. Mohamad, Azman Ismail, Zulkefli Aini, Mohd Nasir Selamat, Nurshahira Ibrahim","doi":"10.32890/ijms2023.30.1.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32890/ijms2023.30.1.6","url":null,"abstract":"Kajian ini dilaksanakan untuk mengkaji perhubungan antara sokongan pengurusan dengan pemindahan latihan serta mengenal pasti peranan kesedaran pembelajaran sebagai pengantara dalam perhubungan tersebut. Kaedah kaji selidik digunakan untuk mendapatkan hasil dapatan kajian sebanyak 283 borang daripada para pekerja di sektor awam Malaysia. Perisian SmartPLS digunakan untuk menilai kualiti data dan seterusnya menguji hipotesis kajian. Dapatan pengujian model persamaan struktur mengesahkan bahawa perhubungan antara sokongan pengurusan dengan pemindahan latihan adalah dipengaruhi secara tidak langsung oleh kesedaran pembelajaran. Seterusnya, kajian ini mengemukakan perbincangan, implikasi, dan kesimpulan kajian.\u0000 \u0000ABSTRACT\u0000This study was conducted to measure the relationship between management support and transfer of training as well as to identifythe role of learning awareness as a mediator in the relationship. A survey using questionnaires was employed to collect data from 283employees of the Malaysian public sector. SmartPLS package was used to assess the quality of data and to test the research hypotheses. The outcome of the structural equation modelling test confirmed the relationship between management support and transfer of training which was indirectly affected by learning awareness. This was followed by a discussion of the study, implications, and conclusion.","PeriodicalId":41612,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Studies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89796501","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":"HEAVY WORK INVESTMENT AND ITS PREMISES","authors":"Erdogan Kaygin, Onur Kavak, Ethem Topcuoglu","doi":"10.32890/ijms2023.30.1.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32890/ijms2023.30.1.3","url":null,"abstract":"There exist some concepts such as workaholism, career satisfaction, work-life balance, work commitment and financial needs, which cause workers to put in more effort at the workplace and subsequently, an increase in their working hours. The main reason why these concepts are called premises is related to the fact that they are defined as factors leading heavy work investment (HWI) in the literature. Overworking has been a concept which could be measured only through time during work until recently, however, it is currently regarded as a concept which covers much more than heavy work as a result of HWI. The present study contributes to the literature by determining the interaction of HWI with its premises. In order to determine whether HWI is formed with effort or via time dimensions and which premises have been effective in its formation, 372 people working in Kars were surveyed on HWI and its premises. The data collected were analysed through Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS). Due to the limited number of studies on HWI in the literature, the effect of premises on HWI was investigated by developing more than one model. In fact, HWI-Time Commitment (TC) had a negative mediation effect between career satisfaction and premises while HWI-Work Intensity (WI) did not have any effect.","PeriodicalId":41612,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Studies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90332736","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}
M. Majid, M. F. Ramli, Basri Badyalina, Azreen Roslan, Azreen Jihan Che Mohd Hashim, Wan Nadiah Mohd Nadzri
{"title":"CONSUMER PURCHASE DECISION IN THE MALAYSIAN RETAIL MARKET: A STUDY OF RM2 STORES","authors":"M. Majid, M. F. Ramli, Basri Badyalina, Azreen Roslan, Azreen Jihan Che Mohd Hashim, Wan Nadiah Mohd Nadzri","doi":"10.32890/ijms2023.30.1.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32890/ijms2023.30.1.4","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to investigate factors that influence consumer purchase decision in Malaysian single-priced stores, which are alsopopularly known as RM2 stores. The study considered six factors that could affect purchase decision in RM2 stores, namely, corporatesocial responsibility (CSR), sales promotion, social media marketing, perceived value, store environment, and service quality. A quantitative research methodology was employed through a survey using questionnaires administered to 550 customers of the RM2 stores. The data gathered was then analysed through SPSS method to calculate the validity and reliability of the measurement items and to verify the impact of six independent variables on purchase decision. Based on the results, CSR, sales promotion, perceived value, and service quality had significant positive effects on purchase decision, while social media marketing and store environment proved to be insignificant. Among all the factors, perceived value had the strongest influence on purchase decision. The findings are important in assisting RM2 store retailers to understand the factors that affect consumer purchase decision which could help in improving sales. This study complements the current literature and addresses existing research gaps with regard to the linkages between factors that influence consumer purchase decision in Malaysian single-priced stores. ","PeriodicalId":41612,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Studies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91051224","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}
Idris Bashir Bugaje, Azmawani Abd Rahman, R. Said, J. Ho
{"title":"EFFECT OF INDIVIDUALISM, POWER DISTANCE, MASCULINITY, AND UNCERTAINTY AVOIDANCE ON ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY: A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE STATES IN NORTH-WEST NIGERIA","authors":"Idris Bashir Bugaje, Azmawani Abd Rahman, R. Said, J. Ho","doi":"10.32890/ijms2023.30.1.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32890/ijms2023.30.1.2","url":null,"abstract":"Culture is a very important predictor of the activities of the entrepreneur. Studies on national culture focus have been on thedifferences of national culture in different countries with regards to entrepreneurship. Understanding the effect of national culture(individualism, power distance, masculinity and uncertainty avoidance) on entrepreneurship in a single country remains scarce due to a lack of research. Furthermore, the findings of previous studies revealed an inconsistency in the dimensions’ effect on entrepreneurial activity with some dimension(s) having a positive or negative relationship. Thus, this paper examined the effect of national culture on entrepreneurial activity in north-west Nigeria because of the presence of differences in culture as it relates to states in the region. A survey was conducted to gather the data. The results revealed that individualism, masculinity, and power distance had a positive effect on entrepreneurial activity. This study also found a positive relationship between uncertainty avoidance and entrepreneurial activity, which is not consistent with the a priori relationship. The findings also suggest that the differences in the states according to national culture variables are not due to chance. Thus, there is a significant difference among the states in relation to the stated dimensions. The study recommends that policymakers create awareness by educating the society of the growing need and importance of entrepreneurial activity. More importantly, policymakers should develop relevant policies that can improve the entrepreneurial spirit of states with negative culture on entrepreneurship.","PeriodicalId":41612,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Studies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86047934","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 EFFECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT BREACH ON COUNTERPRODUCTIVE WORK BEHAVIOUR MEDIATED BY JOB SATISFACTION AND MODERATED BY ISLAMIC WORK ETHICS","authors":"Monir Hamatto El-Ghorra, S. Panatik","doi":"10.32890/ijms2023.30.1.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32890/ijms2023.30.1.5","url":null,"abstract":"The study provides empirical evidence on the mediating effects of job satisfaction (JS) and the moderating role of Islamic work ethics(IWE) when counterproductive work behaviour (CWB) is predicted by psychological contract breach (PCB) in the context of the publicministries of the Gaza Strip, Palestine. The researchers used selfadministered questionnaires to collect data from 256 managers. Thedata gathered was analysed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The results confirmed IWE as amoderator between PCB and JS as well as JS being a positive mediator in the PCB–CWB relationship. However, the direct relationship between PCB and CWB was insignificant. Based on these results, we point out the theoretical and practical implications of the study as well as its limitations and our recommendations for further studies.","PeriodicalId":41612,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Studies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87545681","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}
M. Calderón, Mario Maldonado, Klever Medina, Lisseth Escobar
{"title":"IS MARKETING THE SOLUTION FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES? POST-COVID-19 CASE","authors":"M. Calderón, Mario Maldonado, Klever Medina, Lisseth Escobar","doi":"10.18374/jims-22-1.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18374/jims-22-1.7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":41612,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Studies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2022-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81294171","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":"ANALYZING POST-COVID-19 TEACHING METHODS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A QUALITY AND EXPERIENCE BASED DECISION-MAKING STUDY","authors":"Nuri Doğan","doi":"10.32890/ijms2022.29.2.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32890/ijms2022.29.2.1","url":null,"abstract":"As the world suffers from the Covid-19 pandemic for more than a year, a new way of life has begun for people in their professional as well as private lives. Therefore, previous methods, habits or procedures during the pandemic may no longer be valid. Education, being one of the most affected sectors during this period, together with its broad related environment have been significantly impacted. In this context, the present study focused on higher education. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the different teaching methods after the Covid-19 pandemic period from the point of view of lecturers working in the health services department of a state university in Turkey. Accordingly, two hierarchical models: service quality and experience based were developed and the opinions of lecturers were obtained using one of the multi criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods, namely the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Face-to-face was found to be the optimum teaching method for both the models while the rest of the teaching alternatives were ranked separately in order of importance for these two models. Moreover, criteria were prioritized for the first and the second models, respectively. Limitations of the study including future research directions were identified.","PeriodicalId":41612,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Studies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2022-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89853517","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}
L. Ooi, Kim-Li Ng, Wei-Ci Heng, Yan-Fong Chua, Y. Lim
{"title":"HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: A STUDY AMONG ACADEMICIANS IN MALAYSIAN PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS","authors":"L. Ooi, Kim-Li Ng, Wei-Ci Heng, Yan-Fong Chua, Y. Lim","doi":"10.32890/ijms2022.29.2.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32890/ijms2022.29.2.4","url":null,"abstract":"Academicians represent the key factor in providing education service to students and universities cannot work well without academicians. This study aimed to examine the influence of human resource practices (HR practices) on employee engagement among academicians in Malaysian private universities. This paper examined four HR practices, namely employee compensation, performance appraisal, training, and employee development. The conceptual framework developed for this paper aimed to fully understand the influence of HR practices and employee engagement. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to academicians in Malaysian private universities using the proportional stratified random sampling technique. This study was conducted on 331 respondents. Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Multiple Linear Regression Analysis were performed with SPSS to test the hypotheses and secure results. The results indicated that each HR practice (performance appraisal, training, and employee development) has significant impact on employee engagement among academicians in Malaysian private universities. This study could provide useful information for decision-makers in Malaysian private universities in designing more appropriate and effective HR practices to improve employee engagement among academicians and for the government, in improving human resource employment acts, policies or legislation related to Malaysian private universities.","PeriodicalId":41612,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Studies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2022-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79032623","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}
Mohd Haniff Jedin, Kohila Ranjini Annathurai, F. Mavondo
{"title":"TRAVELLERS’ EXPECTATIONS WHEN BOOKING HOTELS THROUGH ONLINE TRAVEL AGENTS","authors":"Mohd Haniff Jedin, Kohila Ranjini Annathurai, F. Mavondo","doi":"10.32890/ijms2022.29.2.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32890/ijms2022.29.2.6","url":null,"abstract":"Travellers constantly require personalized travel arrangements. They look for specific arrangements depending on whether the trip is for leisure or business. However, some travellers prefer multiple events in their travel schedules, including visiting prime locations or historical places. Hence, online travel agents (OTAs) are the most convenient alternative platforms to meet the specific needs of travellers. This study utilizes survey method to examine factors influencing travellers when booking hotels through OTAs. This study collected 398 questionnaires at Penang International Airport, Malaysia. Results indicate five factors, i.e. room facilities and amenities, customer recognition through star rating, price factor, promotion factor, and other hotel facilities, that significantly influence travellers’ expectations in booking hotels through OTAs.","PeriodicalId":41612,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Studies","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2022-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88520056","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}