Applying organizational commitment and human capital theories to emigration research

PurposeThis study aims to bring some additional insight into the issue of emigration by establishing a relationship between emigration and psychic return of citizens to their human capital investment in the country.Design/methodology/approachThe article adopts a quantitative research strategy. It applies organizational commitment and human capital theories to the study of emigration.FindingsThe article provides evidence for the fact that psychic return to human capital investment in the country has significant relationship with emigration level from this country. At the same time, of all variables that comprise this type of return to HC investment, only two variables were found to be statistically significant: national GDP and access to education in the country.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings provide some evidence for the fact that emigration from a country cannot be reduced unless people in the country have the ability to lead an economically comfortable life and have access to education. Those countries that experience significant emigration need to turn their attention to developing and implementing sound economic and educational reforms. Emigration will be reduced as a result. A significant limitation of this research is the fact that not all the world countries were included in the analysis. Although the authors did their best to get data for as many countries as possible, the absence of data for some countries allowed for the research using fewer countries than desired.Originality/valueThis article utilizes organizational commitment and human capital theories. The combination of these two theories of social research allows a unique look at emigration.

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The Middle East’s young people face lifetime struggles

Emerald Expert Briefings ◽

10.1108/oxan-db257344 ◽

2020 ◽

Keyword(s):

Human Capital ◽

North America ◽

Young People ◽

Capital Investment ◽

Human Capital Investment ◽

Internet Access ◽

Political Elites ◽

Content Type ◽

Regional Powers ◽

Gulf States

Significance The fallout from conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic also clouds the horizon for many. The survey suggests an increasing divide between young people in the Gulf states, who seem broadly satisfied with their prospects, and high discontent across much of the rest of the region. Impacts Governments will come under pressure to increase human capital investment and improve internet access. Migration pressure towards Europe, North America and the Gulf is likely to rise. New waves of instability will increase the scope for foreign interference and proxy conflicts. Progress towards deeper accountability will be slowed by opposition from political elites and regional powers.

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Strategic career development of black engineering graduates in South Africa: the workplace experiential approach

Higher Education Skills and Work-based Learning ◽

10.1108/heswbl-02-2019-0030 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 32-48

Author(s):

Olorunjuwon Michael Samuel ◽

Sibongile Magwagwa ◽

Aretha Mazingi

Keyword(s):

Professional Development ◽

South Africa ◽

External Validity ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Social Research ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Research Strategy ◽

Development Programme ◽

Policy Framework ◽

Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate effectiveness of the graduate development programme that was aimed at the recruitment and professional development of black engineering graduates through the workplace learning method. Design/methodology/approach The paper adopted qualitative research strategy using in-depth interviews with semi-structured interview guide that was developed after an extensive review of related literature. Data were analysed using thematic analysis technique. Findings Result of the paper indicates that the strategy provides an effective mechanism for the inclusion and professional development of black engineering graduates. Coaching and mentoring relationships were found to be an effective way for knowledge and skills transfers. Research limitations/implications Although this study presented valuable insights into the complexity of the graduate development programme in South Africa, the authors consider it appropriate to draw some limitations to study for in order to provide some guides on the conduct of a similar study by future researchers. It is important to state that qualitative studies inherently lack external validity that limits its generalisability to a wider context. Further, a non-probability sampling method was used in this study thus posing a threat to the scientific representativeness of the participants. At last, but very important is the emotion and tension that is usually associated with social research and discussion regarding the legacies of apartheid in South Africa. This research was not insulated from such sensitivity and social influence. To this extent, while practical efforts were made to mitigate this factor during the interviews, there is no guarantee that the respondents were completely honest, and not influenced by extraneous nuances and considerations in their responses to the questions. In view of the methodological and social limitations to this study, future researchers could consider, for example, the use of a mixed methods wherein a quantitative research component is conducted on trainees of the programme in order to validate or disprove the answers provided by the training managers which were purely from operator/organisational, rather than training participants’ perspective. The mixed method approach could also enhance the external validity or generalisability of the research outcome to a wider context. At last, the administration of structured questionnaire through the use of a web-based survey could potentially eliminate emotions, social tension and response bias since both the researcher and respondents do not engage in a face-to-face contact and personal interaction. This also effectively protects personal identity of both the researcher and respondent. Originality/value Not much research has been conducted in the direction of the graduate development programme as an effective strategy for the career advancement, inclusion and affirmation of black engineers within the engineering landscape of South Africa. Corporate and professional skills development managers could integrate the outcome of this paper into a policy framework that shapes corporate social investment, diversity and inclusion management at the workplaces.

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Human Psychological Factors in the Success of Human Capital Investment in Driving Financial Performance, Case Study of the Hotel Industry in Indonesia and Malaysia

HOLISTICA – Journal of Business and Public Administration ◽

10.2478/hjbpa-2021-0007 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 69-75

Author(s):

Diah Rusmingsih ◽

Eny Lestari Widarni ◽

Suryaning Bawono

Keyword(s):

Human Capital ◽

Human Resources ◽

Human Factors ◽

Organizational Performance ◽

Psychological Factors ◽

Capital Investment ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Hotel Industry ◽

Human Capital Investment ◽

Organizational Work

Abstract This research combines quantitative research to calculate data variables and draw conclusions as well as meaning-based qualitative research for things that are observed and cannot be calculated precisely such as psychological factors in human resources and other human factors related to human capital investment and organizational performance in Hotel Industry throughout Indonesia and Malaysia. With careful observation based on activity reports and various reliable sources using content analysis, we find that investment in human capital can be successful if human factors of human resources can be fulfilled such as comfort and job satisfaction. So that the factors of expertise and work comfort are the two dominant factors in increasing the success of investing in human capital in improving organizational work.

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