The ‘Insider Threat’ and the ‘Insider Advocate’

2021 ◽  
pp. 347-358
Author(s):  
Mike Steinmetz
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Insider Threat ◽  
Workplace Environment ◽  
Factors Affecting

Discussion of the insider threat gains more attention every day. Much of the debate concerns the dysfunctional actions and behaviours of the malicious insider, whose ability to cause harm commands headlines on a regular basis. Technological strides have been made to identify the behaviours that could locate the malicious insider threat and even predict the likelihood of such behaviours before they take place. This chapter addresses areas beyond those frequently explored when discussing the methods and means of discovering dysfunctional behaviour by examining the entire workforce and the factors affecting the entire workplace environment. Are there opportunities where leadership could better measure and shape the work environment, thereby creating a different work environment for employees? What happens when companies fail to utilize every metric available and every opportunity to shape the work environment? Are there opportunities not just to identify the malicious insider threat but to create measurable insider advocacy?

Factors Affecting Compliance to Ethical Standards in Public Procurement in Kenya: A Behavioral Model of Ethical and Unethical Decision Making Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 2804-2825
Author(s):  
Victor Bosire Okemwa ◽  
Dr. Bonface Matayo Ratemo
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Behavioral Model ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Ethical Standards ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Environment Factors ◽  
Unethical Decision Making ◽  
Work Environment Factors

The study sought to investigate the factors affecting compliance to ethical standards in public procurement in Kenya. The study adopted it is specific objectives from a behavioral  model of ethical and unethical decision making that is; professionalism factors, social factors, personality factors, legal framework factors and work environment factors on how they affect compliance to ethical  standards in public procurement in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive research design as the study design, the population of the study was 40 employees and since the population was small the researcher employed census research design where all employees took part in the research. Primary data collection method was used by administering structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, correlation and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data. The finding of the study revealed that professionalism factors, legal framework factors, and work environment factors had a positive and statistical significant influence on compliance to ethical standards in public procurement in Kenya. Personal factors and social factors were found not to have statistical significant influence on compliance to ethical standards in public procurement in Kenya. The study recommended that administrative bodies and judiciary should enforce sanction to people who contravenes rules and code of ethics in public procurement. Public organization to invest in training their employees in public procurement code of ethics and rules to avoid the ignorance’s currently observed. This study had implications on knowledge and practices since it did not only investigate factors affecting compliance to ethical standards in public procurement in Kenya but also informed that professionalism factors, legal framework factors and work environment factors were the major factors affecting compliance to ethical standards in public procurement in Kenya.

Towards A Comprehensive Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace Environment: Insight From Selected Health Facilities In The Central Region of Ghana

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline N/A Nkrumah ◽  
Aaron Asibi Abuosi ◽  
Rodney Buadi Nkrumah
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Maternity Leave ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Breastfeeding Support ◽  
Workplace Environment ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Workplace Support ◽  
Frontline Health Workers

Abstract Background In the last three decades, Ghana has championed the objectives of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative to provide pregnant women and nursing mothers with skills and support necessary for optimal breastfeeding. Yet, little is known about practical interventions to promote breastfeeding friendly work environment in healthcare facilities. This study explores the extent to which healthcare facilities in Effutu Municipality provide breastfeeding friendly workplace environment to breastfeeding frontline health workers. Methods A descriptive mixed-method approach was employed to collect data from healthcare facility representative and breastfeeding frontline health workers. Self-administered questionnaire with structured responses and interview guide were used to collect data. Thematic analysis was used to analyze interview responses. Survey responses were processed with SPSS version 23.0 and presented using frequencies and percentages.Results Three main themes, namely, Standpoints on workplace breastfeeding support; Breastfeeding support, suggested future directions and six sub-themes, including backings for workplace breastfeeding support; perceived benefits of breastfeeding support; factors of poor breastfeeding workplace support; maternity protection benefits; workplace support gaps, and awareness creation on benefits were identified to explain the extent to which health facilities provide breastfeeding friendly workplace environment. Breastfeeding frontline health workers said their hospitals have no breastfeeding policy (96%), no breastfeeding facility (96%), do not go to work with baby (96%), but went on 12 weeks maternity leave (96%) and work half-day (70%) on return to work.ConclusionHealth facilities in the study do not provide breastfeeding friendly work environment except the privileges provided by the Labor Act. Continuous advocacy on breastfeeding workplace support and stakeholder engagement to build consensus on the mix of strategies suitable to cushion breastfeeding frontline health workers against work-breastfeeding stress and minimize its negative impact on optimal breastfeeding among frontline health workers is recommended.

Work Environment Factors Affecting the Transfer of Training in Female Workers in the Apparel Sector of Sri Lanka

2019 ◽  
pp. 105-137
Author(s):  
Sayuri Piyumindi Wijekoon
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Transfer Of Training ◽  
Training Transfer ◽  
Training Data ◽  
Apparel Manufacturing ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Environment Factors ◽  
Female Workers ◽  
Work Environment Factors

With the increased investment in training and development initiatives, the organizations wishing to enhance their return on investment must understand the factors that influence transfer of training. This research analyzes the impact of the work environment factors on the transfer of training. Data were garnered through a questionnaire from a sample of 100 female workers in an apparel manufacturing company in Sri Lanka. Partial least squares structural equations modeling was used to analyze the proposed model and it could achieve the coefficient of prediction (R2) of transfer of training as high as 82%, implying the significance of supervisor support, peer support, openness to change, and personal outcomes – positive on transfer of training, while feedback reported no significant impact. Further, positive personal outcomes had the strongest influence on transfer of training. Therefore, practitioners should take into account the contributions associated with each environmental factor and especially to ensure that training transfer outcomes are positive and valued by the employees.

scholarly journals Probability of Abnormal Indoor Air Exposure Categories Compared with Occupants’ Symptoms, Health Information, and Psychosocial Work Environment

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katja Tähtinen ◽  
Sanna Lappalainen ◽  
Kirsi Karvala ◽  
Marjaana Lahtinen ◽  
Heidi Salonen
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Psychosocial Work Environment ◽  
Statistical Association ◽  
Psychosocial Work ◽  
Air Exposure ◽  
Group Assessment ◽  
Factors Affecting

Indoor air problems are complicated and need to be approached from many perspectives. In this research, we studied the association of four-level categorisation of the probability of abnormal indoor air (IA) exposure with the work environment-related symptoms, group-level health information and psychosocial work environment of employees. We also evaluated the multiprofessional IA group assessment of the current indoor air quality (IAQ) of the hospital premises. We found no statistical association between the four-level categorisation of the probability of abnormal IA exposure and the employees’ perceived symptoms, health information, and perceived psychosocial work environment. However, the results showed a statistical association between perceived symptoms and man-made vitreous fibre sources in ventilation. Furthermore, extensive impurity sources in the premises increased the employees’ contact with health services and their perceived symptoms. The employees perceived stress and symptoms in all categories of abnormal IA exposure, which may be related to IAQ or other factors affecting human experience. Prolonged process management may influence users’ experiences of IAQ. The results suggest that an extensive impurity source in premises does not always associate with the prevalence of perceived symptoms. We conclude that indoor air questionnaires alone cannot determine the urgency of the measures required.

Factors Affecting User Reassurance When Handling Information in a Public Work Environment

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 163-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shigeyoshi Iizuka ◽  
Katsuhiko Ogawa ◽  
Shinya Nakajima
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Public Work

scholarly journals The Effect of Work Situation and Unsafety Action on Work Accident in PT. Raja Marga Nagan Raya District

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Susy Sriwahyuni ◽  
Eka Santika ◽  
Khairunnas Khairunnas ◽  
Ishalyadi Ishalyadi ◽  
Muhammad Iqbal Fahlevi
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Work Situation ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Workplace Environment ◽  
Maximum Extent ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Work Accident ◽  
Work Accidents

A work accident is an unplanned event that has the potential to cause injury, damage or other loss to someone. Based on preliminary studies conducted by researchers to 10 employees that the work environment is less than the maximum one of which is caused by a workplace environment that is too hot, muddy, slippery and easily causes employees to slip. The aims of research to determine the factor of affecting work accident. The research used analytic survey with cross sectional approach. The population were all employees (72 respondents) and used total sampling and used chi-square test. The results showed there were effect among work situation (Pvalue = 0.011) and unsafety action (Pvalue = 0,000) with work accident. The researcher suggest to PT. Raja Marga to provide warning letters to employees in an effort to avoid work accidents to the maximum extent.

scholarly journals The Paradox of Political Accountability and Deficits in the Preconditions for Service Delivery in Elderly Care: A Qualitative Study of Swedish Politicians

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12350
Author(s):  
Susann Porter ◽  
Tuija Muhonen
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychosocial Work ◽  
Delivery Of Care ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Staff Shortage ◽  
Care Services ◽  
High Workload

The aims of this qualitative grounded theory study were to explore how politicians accountable for Swedish elderly care viewed their assignment, their beliefs and knowledge regarding the psychosocial work environment for elderly care employees, the factors affecting their work environment, and how these politicians regarded elderly care during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study consisted of 41 interviews with politicians in municipalities across Sweden. Three categories emerged from the analysis: (1) interpretation of the assignment directs the focus; (2) recognizing shortfalls in the employees’ work environment; and (3) exposing deficiencies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The strongest category was identified as interpretation of the assignment directs the focus and was described as the delivery of good and quality care. Nevertheless, this study highlights shortfalls in the delivery of care services where the employees’ work environment, especially in the home care sector, was frequently described as stressful. The COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected the work situation for staff in elderly care. In that setting, staff shortage and lack of competency were common. Nurses were particularly affected by high workload and responsibility. Further research should explore civil servant roles in the elderly care sector and how these actors view their collaboration with municipality politicians.

scholarly journals What Do Millennials Want in the Perfect Workplace Environment?

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 12-18
Author(s):  
Marcia McLure Hardy ◽  
Danny Upshaw
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
The United States ◽  
Good Work ◽  
Workplace Environment ◽  
Millennial Students ◽  
Environment Variables ◽  
Southern University ◽  
Good Equipment ◽  
Significant Factors

Twenty-two variables were identified and selected by millennial students as the most important factors contributing to the millennial employee’s ideal workplace environment. These students were attending a small, southern university School of Business in the United States. On a 5-point Ranking Scale, fifty-two college students responded to a student-designed survey ranking the importance of twenty-two workplace environment variables. It was determined that motivation by “being involved in the company’s decisions” and “working with positive-like-minded people” were the two most important factors. These were followed by “having modern equipment” and “liking the company I work for”. The most significant factors impacting job position selection are “great working conditions including good equipment, good work environment and low stress”.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document