Professor Hamlet’s dilemma: to retire or not to retire?

PurposeThe purpose of this paper was to explore the experiences of tenured academic retirees and the decision-making process leading to their retirements. The inquiry addressed the research question, What were the factors that most influenced the decision to retire?Design/methodology/approachTwenty retirees from a public university were interviewed. The interview began with a multipart question about the variables that influenced the decision to retire – the positive and negative factors that “pushed against” and “pulled towards” retirement. The researchers coded the interviews, identifying common themes that contributed to responding to the research questions. Data analysis was done using the constant comparative procedure. The analysis interpreted the data to form three propositions to serve as prompts for further study.FindingsThree propositions addressed the participants' “tipping point” where retirement was more attractive than remaining employed, the relative importance of financial vs other factors and the strong role of familial/personal factors pulling toward retirement.Research limitations/implicationsThe study was conducted in a university system with contractual agreements on retirement policies and benefits and therefore might not be generalizable to dissimilar institutions. Three propositions form the basis for further research to validate. The new conception of “push” and “pull” factors can serve as a basis for future research.Practical implicationsDefined Phased Retirement Plans are recommended as a “win-win” for faculty members and the institution.Originality/valueThis paper reconceptualizes the definitions of push and pull factors in the literature on faculty retirement and enriches the understanding of the complex factors influencing the decision to retire.

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Human capital analytics: why are we not there?

Journal of Organizational Effectiveness People and Performance ◽

10.1108/joepp-03-2017-0021 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 119-126 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

John Boudreau ◽

Wayne Cascio

Keyword(s):

Human Capital ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Future Research ◽

Pull Factors ◽

Content Type ◽

Push And Pull Factors ◽

Fertile Ground ◽

Push And Pull ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose While human capital analytics (HCA) recently has developed enormous interest, most organizations still find themselves struggling to move from operational reporting to analytics. The purpose of this paper is to explore why that is the case and can be done to change that. Design/methodology/approach Referring to the “LAMP” model, the authors stress four elements as potential reasons why HCA are not sufficiently being “pushed” toward their audience, namely, logic, analytics, measures, and process. Similarly, they name five conditions why the wider use of HCA is not “pulled” in by the analytics user. Findings The authors investigations show that these “push” and “pull” factors behind the lack of greater use of HCA represent fertile ground for future research and implications for practitioners on both ends. Practical implications These “push” and “pull” factors behind the lack of greater use of HCA represent fertile ground for future research and implications for practitioners on both ends. Originality/value These “push” and “pull” factors behind the lack of greater use of HCA represent fertile ground for future research and implications for practitioners on both ends.

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Mechanical Turk and the gig economy: exploring differences between gig workers

Journal of Managerial Psychology ◽

10.1108/jmp-06-2018-0228 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 34 (4) ◽

pp. 286-306 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Melissa G. Keith ◽

Peter Harms ◽

Louis Tay

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Mechanical Turk ◽

Future Research ◽

Pull Factors ◽

Content Type ◽

Gig Economy ◽

Large Numbers ◽

Work Units ◽

Regular Work ◽

Push And Pull

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an investigation of how different types of gig workers engage in the gig economy. Specifically, the authors distinguish between workers who view gig work as primary income (or not) and those workers who view it as a job (or not). Design/methodology/approach In total, 1,190 Mechanical Turk (MTurk) workers completed surveys across two studies examining whether types of workers differ based on demographic characteristics, utilization of MTurk, why they participate in the gig economy on MTurk (i.e. push and pull factors) and how this impacts life satisfaction. Findings Workers relying on MTurk as a primary income had lower incomes and spent more time completing large numbers of work units. This group of workers also reported fewer pull factors (e.g. enjoyment) as a reason for working in the gig economy and had lower levels of self-reported current and predicted future life satisfaction. Individuals who view MTurk as a job were more likely to treat MTurk like a job – engaging in online communities and having a regular work schedule. These workers were more likely to report pull factors (e.g. enjoyment and challenge) and did not differ on life satisfaction. Originality/value The current research contributes to our understanding of MTurk, one of the largest online platforms for gig work, as part of the diverse gig economy and highlights potential areas for future research.

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Switching from hotels to peer-to-peer accommodation: an empirical study

Information Technology and People ◽

10.1108/itp-12-2017-0444 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 32 (6) ◽

pp. 1657-1678 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ruihe Yan ◽

Kem Z.K. Zhang ◽

Yugang Yu

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Value Theory ◽

Peer To Peer ◽

Pull Factors ◽

Content Type ◽

Push And Pull Factors ◽

Stimulation Level ◽

Valid Data ◽

Push And Pull ◽

The Relationship

Purpose Peer-to-peer (P2P) accommodation has become increasingly popular in recent years, and hotels are facing unprecedented impacts. Attracting new consumers and retaining existing ones are critical to the success of P2P accommodation and hotels. The purpose of this paper is to examine three categories of antecedents for hotels consumers’ switching intention: push (i.e. satiation), pull (i.e. perceived value) and mooring (i.e. optimal stimulation level) factors using push–pull–mooring (PPM) model. Design/methodology/approach Airbnb was chosen as the research context. An online survey was conducted to examine the proposed research model and hypotheses. A total of 292 valid data were collected from Airbnb users through a survey. Findings The findings show that the three categories of factors have positive and significant effects on switching intention. Additionally, the mooring factor has a significant moderating effect on the relationship between pull factors and switching intention. Furthermore, the mooring factor affects both pull and push factors. Originality/value First, this is one of the early studies to pay attention to switching intention from hotels to P2P accommodation. Second, to provide a comprehensive understanding of consumers’ switching intention, the authors use PPM model to establish the research framework. This research improves the understanding of consumer’s switching intention by identifying the push and pull factors based on the differences between hotels and P2P accommodation in accordance with optimal stimulation level theory and consumer value theory.

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Priorities in accommodating office user preferences: impact on office users decision to stay or go

Journal of Corporate Real Estate ◽

10.1108/jcre-09-2013-0029 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. 140-154 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Hilde Remøy ◽

Theo J.M. van der Voordt

Keyword(s):

Public Transportation ◽

Large Scale ◽

User Preferences ◽

Creative Industries ◽

Building Stock ◽

Pull Factors ◽

Content Type ◽

Push And Pull Factors ◽

Transportation Accessibility ◽

Push And Pull

Purpose – When current accommodation is unsatisfactory, office organisations consider relocating to new accommodation that optimally facilitates their main processes and supports image and financial yield. However, due to high vacancy levels, public opinion and governmental awareness oppose new office construction. Reusing existing buildings could be the egg of Columbus. This paper aims at answering the questions: which property characteristics are important push and pull factors for relocation? What does this mean for the decision: stay or go? Design/methodology/approach – A literature review of factors determining organisations' accommodation choices was conducted. Interviews were held with large-scale office organisations and creative organisations, discussing relocation drivers. Henceforth, a survey was held among creative organisations, collecting data about property characteristics important for their preferences. Finally, office user preferences were compared with characteristics of structurally vacant buildings. Findings – Traditional push factors like car accessibility, extension need, and location and building image remain important. Nowadays sustainability issues like reducing energy consumption and better public transportation accessibility are highly prioritised pull factors as well. Regarding the creative industries, bike- and public transportation accessibility, multi-tenancy, and ICT and meeting facilities are most important. Practical implications – Knowing office users' preferences is important to attract and retain stable tenants. If office space supply is highly aligned to end-users' demands and easily adaptable to changing needs, probably more organisations will decide to stay instead of go, leaving behind empty offices. Originality/value – This study combines data about push and pull factors with relocation decision-making, innovatively focussing on the creative industries. The data can be used to explore opportunities and risks of adaptive re-use of the existing building stock.

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Tafahus faktor penarik dan pendorong yang mempengaruhi keputusan orang tua Memilih tempat studi untuk anaknya di Madrasah Ibtida’iyah Nurul Huda 2 Surodinawan Kota Mojokerto

Ta dibia Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Agama Islam ◽

10.32616/tdb.v6i2.20 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 81

Author(s):

Muhammad Ihwan

Keyword(s):

Social Factors ◽

Phenomenological Study ◽

Cultural Factors ◽

Dominant Factor ◽

Personal Factors ◽

Pull Factors ◽

Design Data ◽

Push And Pull Factors ◽

Geographical Regions ◽

Push And Pull

Loveliest child is a gift for a family that complements married life. Parents are obligated parties meet the child's needs, such as the child's need for affection, welfare, education and so forth. The problem in this research is generally Madrasah is the second choice for parents anaknyanya Choosing to study, but in fact at Madrasah Nurul Huda Ibtida'iyah 2 Surodinawan Mojokerto became the pride of the parents if their children are schooled in these institutions The purpose of this study first, know and analyze the push and pull factors that influence parents Decisions Choosing to his studies at Madrasah Nurul Huda Ibtida'iyah 2 Surodinawan Mojokerto. Second, find out and analyze which is the most dominant factor in the push and pull factors that influence parents Decisions Choosing to his studies at Madrasah Nurul Huda Ibtida'iyah 2 Surodinawan Mojokerto This study used a qualitative approach with a phenomenological study design. Data collected by way of interviews, observation, documentation. To obtain the validity of the data used measures perseverance observation and triangulation. Data analysis technique is done by means of data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusion. The findings showed that (1) Push and pull factors that influence parents Decisions Choosing to his studies at Madrasah Nurul Huda Ibtida'iyah 2 Surodinawan Mojokerto is a) Factors Psychology consists of motivation, perception, learning, beliefs and attitudes b) Social factors consisting of Group Reference / Reference, Family and the Role and Status c) Cultural factors decisive factor is religion and geographical regions. c) Personal factors which consists of Stages Age and the Life Cycle Works and State of Economy, Personality and Self-Concept and Lifestyle and Values (2) Among the factors psychology, Social factors, and cultural factors Personal factors that most influence the decision of parents Choosing study for children in Madrasah Nurul Huda Ibtida'iyah 2 Surodinawan Mojokerto are psychological factors and personal factors.

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Tafahus faktor penarik dan pendorong yang mempengaruhi keputusan orang tua Memilih tempat studi untuk anaknya di Madrasah Ibtida’iyah Nurul Huda 2 Surodinawan Kota Mojokerto

Ta dibia Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Agama Islam ◽

10.32616/tdb.v6.2.20.81-92 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 81

Author(s):

Muhammad Ihwan

Keyword(s):

Social Factors ◽

Phenomenological Study ◽

Cultural Factors ◽

Dominant Factor ◽

Personal Factors ◽

Pull Factors ◽

Design Data ◽

Push And Pull Factors ◽

Geographical Regions ◽

Push And Pull

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Push and pull factors in international franchising

International Marketing Review ◽

10.1108/imr-03-2015-0037 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 34 (1) ◽

pp. 29-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Melih Madanoglu ◽

Ilan Alon ◽

Amir Shoham

Keyword(s):

Design Methodology ◽

Economic Uncertainty ◽

Host Countries ◽

Pull Factors ◽

Firm Level ◽

Push Factors ◽

Content Type ◽

Push And Pull Factors ◽

International Franchising ◽

Push And Pull

Purpose Using munificence, real options and ambidexterity theories, the purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how the differential between home and host market environmental conditions affects US international franchising expansion. Design/methodology/approach The authors used firm-level panel data for 151 US-based franchising firms, from Bond’s Guide for Franchise Opportunities, for the years 1994-2008 plus macroeconomic data on the environment, to explain the probability of franchising. Findings The paper finds that the differential in economic growth and economic uncertainty impacts franchisors’ desire to expand abroad on a continual basis. Research limitations/implications Researchers in international franchising should not only focus on host market environmental variables (pull factors), but also on conditions in the home market (push factors). Originality/value The paper adds to environmental explanations of international franchising by focusing on the differential in munificence and uncertainty between home and host countries.

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Exploring push and pull factors for talent development and retention: implications for practice

Development in Learning Organizations An International Journal ◽

10.1108/dlo-12-2020-0246 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Justine Mutanga ◽

Godwin Kaisara ◽

Khulekani Yakobi ◽

Sulaiman Olusegun Atiku

Keyword(s):

Talent Development ◽

Reduction Process ◽

White Collar ◽

Labor Turnover ◽

Research Approach ◽

Pull Factors ◽

Content Type ◽

Push And Pull Factors ◽

Talent Retention ◽

Push And Pull

Purpose This study explores some of the key push and pull factors to consider in talent development and retention of competent employees by businesses operating in Namibia. Design/methodology/approach The participants in this study comprised of randomly selected white-collar employees in Namibia. The study adopted a qualitative research approach, utilizing online focus groups to gain insights related to white-collar labor turnover and retention. Thematic content analysis was employed during the data reduction process. Findings The findings revealed specific push and pull factors for consideration in developing talent retention strategies in contemporary business organizations. Originality/value Most of the extant literature on white-collar retention and labor turnover is based on Western contexts. The findings of this study contribute to the available literature by providing a perspective from the developing world, specifically, Namibia.

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Push and pull factors associated with the CTTSL game events between on-site and online consumers

International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship ◽

10.1108/ijsms-04-2016-0007 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 48-69 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Yi Zhang ◽

Kevin K. Byon

Keyword(s):

Equation Modeling ◽

Table Tennis ◽

Pull Factors ◽

Content Type ◽

Push And Pull Factors ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Western Countries ◽

Online Consumers ◽

Research Findings ◽

Push And Pull

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the push and pull factors associated with the consumption of Chinese Table Tennis Super League (CTTSL) game events by online audiences and on-site attendants. Design/methodology/approach Conducting a comprehensive review of literature and a test of content validity, a questionnaire was formulated to assess push and pull motives, event consumption, and sociodemographic variables. A total of 433 CTTSL event consumers, including 225 respondents who primarily followed CTTSL game events via television and webcasting and 208 respondents who primarily consumed the events by attending live game events. Findings Structural equation modeling analyses revealed that for online consumers, two push factors, self-esteem and drama excitement, were found to be positively related to the event consumption factors; whereas, social interaction and sport performance factors were found to be negatively predictive of event consumption factors. For on-site consumers, none of the push and pull factors were found to be related to the consumption factors. Research limitations/implications These results indicate that unlike research findings derived in other research settings mainly conducted in Western countries, push and pull factors are more functional for online CTTSL consumers who are of comparatively stronger fandom level, which are likely affected by CTTSL’s contemporary operations. Originality/value Enriching the dual process theory through examining its applicability in studying sport consumer behavior, from both perspectives of internal and external motivations; applying theories and research findings of internal and external motivations that have primarily been derived in Western countries into a professional sport setting in China; identifying unique and diverse perspectives of professional table tennis consumers in China between online and on-site consumers; contrary to the findings derived in Western countries, the motivational factors are more functional for online CTTSL consumers who are of comparatively stronger fandom level, which are likely affected by CTTSL’s contemporary operations; and conducting micro-perspective analyses to study Chinese sport consumer behaviors, which has rarely been done in contemporary scholarly inquiries in China.

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Entrepreneurship Motivation in the 21st Century in Terms of Pull and Push Factors

TEM Journal ◽

10.18421/tem101-42 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 334-342

Author(s):

Zsuzsanna Gódány ◽

Renáta Machová ◽

Ladislav Mura ◽

Tibor Zsigmond

Keyword(s):

21St Century ◽

Research Question ◽

Quantitative Methodology ◽

Pull Factors ◽

Push Factors ◽

Entrepreneurial Motivation ◽

Push And Pull Factors ◽

Entrepreneurial Behaviour ◽

Macroeconomic Indicators ◽

Push And Pull

The socio-economic importance of entrepreneurship in the 21st century in relation to economic growth has become undisputable on local and global level both in terms of macroeconomic indicators, as well as the micro environment. Despite the above, this field still offers questions to be addressed, and these are related to the entrepreneurs themselves, entrepreneurial behaviour, motivation to start business, but also the entrepreneurial environment that encourages or hampers their activities or attitudes. Entrepreneurial motivation is often related to push and pull factors. This study analyses entrepreneurial motivation through push and pull factors. The central aspiration of this research, which was conducted according to problem-oriented quantitative methodology, is founded on the information analysis from the respondents in the following fields: motivation to start business, attitudes related to success and financial vs. non-financial success. To answer the research question the questionnaire survey was chosen as a data collection method. Findings indicated that people quit their employment because they are forced to do as a result of certain push factors, which have fundamental influence on decision or motivation to start their own business.

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