Linking knowledge sharing, competency development, and affective commitment: evidence from Indian Gen Y employees

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 885-906 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Faraz Naim ◽  
Usha Lenka
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Competency Development ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Gen Y ◽  
Development Interventions ◽  
Employee Competencies

Purpose The present study aims to explore knowledge sharing to evoke affective commitment of Gen Y employees through competency development. Design/methodology/approach The research uses cross-sectional survey to collect primary data. A questionnaire is developed based on extensive review of literature. A sample was obtained from Gen Y employees (born between 1980 and 2000) working in software organizations in India. In total, 582 completely filled, usable questionnaires were obtained. Findings Results indicate that knowledge sharing has a positive effect on competency development of Gen Y employees, which in turn, positively predicts affective commitment. Furthermore, this would result in the enhancement of employee competencies and eventually, the generation of affective commitment. Research limitations/implications This study was limited to the software development professionals working in Indian organizations Therefore, researchers should test the research model further in other industries preferably in a different country. Practical implications The more knowledge assets are shared in the organization, the higher the enhancement of employee competencies will become. To evoke emotional attachment of Gen Y employees, an organization must implement learning and development interventions Originality/value This study contributes to knowledge management literature, particularly knowledge sharing by exploring its possible linkage with employee attitudinal outcomes through empirical data. This also happens to be an empirical study to investigate Gen Y employees’ commitment in Indian context.

Knowledge sharing as an intervention for Gen Y employees’ intention to stay

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 142-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Faraz Naim ◽  
Usha Lenkla
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Fine Tuning ◽  
Competency Development ◽  
Intention To Stay ◽  
Retention Strategy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Gen Y

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the relationship between knowledge sharing, competency development, affective commitment, and Gen Y employees’ intention to stay. Design/methodology/approach – Based on a review of extant literature and using social exchange, and social constructivist approach, this study develops a theoretical rationale behind developing a conceptual framework to retain employees of the Gen Y segment. Findings – Knowledge sharing in the organization has a great potential to foster competency development and generate a sense of affective commitment and intention to stay of employees of Gen Y. Research limitations/implications – A conceptual framework of knowledge sharing for competency development could assist HR managers in fine-tuning their retention strategy for Gen Y employees. The future work should carry out the empirical validation of the suggested conceptual framework. Practical implications – Organizations should focus on knowledge sharing to enhance absorptive capacity, which fosters competency development. The framework suggests an approach of generation-specific retention strategy. Originality/value – This study contributes to the literature in human resources pertaining to knowledge sharing as a competency development intervention and develops a linkage between knowledge sharing and Gen Y employees’ intention to stay. The study is one of the first of its kind to address knowledge sharing and competency development in the context of Gen Y retention.

Entrepreneurial intentions of university students: a case-based study

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. 393-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramo Palalić ◽  
Veland Ramadani ◽  
Arnela Ðilović ◽  
Alina Dizdarević ◽  
Vanessa Ratten
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Entrepreneurial Experience

Purpose This study aims to examine the entrepreneurial intentions of university students at the International University of Sarajevo. For this purpose, the entrepreneurial desires and entrepreneurial orientations of the students across several demographic variables were measured. These variables included prior entrepreneurial experience, student’s gender, faculty, year of study and attitude towards more courses on entrepreneurship. Nevertheless, the research also examined how business environment influences the entrepreneurial intentions of students by considering the same set of variables. Design/methodology/approach The objectives of this paper have been achieved by using a quantitative research instrument, where the cross-sectional survey method for collecting primary data is used. In total, 173 usable responses have been collected from the beginning of April to the end of May in the academic year 2015/2016. Findings The results indicate that the greater the demotivation with the current business surrounding, the smaller the entrepreneurial intentions of the students are when the prior entrepreneurial experience, gender, year of study and attitude towards more courses on entrepreneurship are considered. The study suggests that improving the overall business surrounding and entrepreneurial education might increase the entrepreneurial intentions of the students. Originality/value This is the first paper that treats entrepreneurial intentions of University students in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Remediation of the challenges of reporting corporate scandals in governance

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sam Kris Hilton ◽  
Helen Arkorful
Keyword(s):  
High Power ◽  
Power Distance ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Governance System ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Scandals ◽  
High Power Distance

Purpose The barrage of corporate scandals has become pervasive such that it collapsed high-profile organizations worldwide. Prior studies show that reporters of corporate scandals encounter a number of challenges which discourages them from disclosing wrongful acts to appropriate authorities to effect action. Thus, this study aims to examine the remediation of the challenges of reporting corporate scandals in governance. Design/methodology/approach The study used cross-sectional survey design. Primary data was obtained from 400 employees of selected organizations and analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation and regression techniques in Statistical Package of Social Science. Findings The results confirm that reporters of corporate scandals are confronted with challenges such as victimization, fear, suspension/dismissal, sideline and high power distance. However, these challenges can be remediated through award, code of conduct, free expression, participation/consultation and safeguard regulations to encourage and protect reporters of corporate scandals. Practical implications The findings imply that there should be an award scheme for reporters, and this must be made known to all employees. Furthermore, code of conduct for employees should include reporting of scandals together with its associated benefits and sanctions. Also, organizations would have to practice consultative/participatory governance system to minimize the effect of high power distance. Finally, regulations should be enacted and enforced to safeguard reporters of corporate scandals. Originality/value This research consolidated the challenges associated with reporting corporate scandals and provides remedies to curtail such challenges so as to encourage employees to report corporate scandals.

Building trust among channel members via power sources

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sushant Kumar ◽  
Charles Jebarajakirthy ◽  
Manish Das
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Specific Power ◽  
Coercive Power ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Motivated Cognition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Power Sources ◽  
Content Type

Purpose Building on encapsulated interest account and motivated cognition account, this study aims to investigate how channel members extend trust in a channel leader when the channel leader applies various non-coercive power sources (e.g. referent, expert, legitimate and reward power). Besides, the study explored the changes in channel members’ trust in a channel leader when each non-coercive power source is coupled with coercive power sources. Design/methodology/approach Using survey items from previously validated scales, the study collected responses from 237 channel members of 3 paint distribution channels in India. Data were analysed using structural equation modelling and multi-group moderation analysis techniques. Findings Findings indicated that expert and reward power sources enhance trust in channel leaders while affective commitment mediates the effects of all the non-coercive power sources on trust. Further, coercive power weakens the effects of expert power on trust. Research limitations/implications The study is based on a cross-sectional survey and confines to the paint industry in India. Replicating this study in other countries and industries will better generalise the study’s findings. Practical implications The study recommends that channel managers use power sources to build trust in channel leaders. Consequently, they will be able to emphasise those specific power sources while developing channel management strategies. Originality/value The study contributes to a greater understanding of the power-trust relationship.

Climatic conditions and the resilience of buildings along Lagos coastline

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olajide Julius Faremi ◽  
Oluranti Olupolola Ajayi ◽  
Kudirat Ibilola Zakariyyah ◽  
Olumide Afolarin Adenuga
Keyword(s):  
Steel Corrosion ◽  
Extreme Rainfall ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Coastal Zones ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Prevalence Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type

PurposeThe study investigates the extent to which defects in coastline buildings are influenced by the climatic conditions within the coastal zones.Design/methodology/approachThe study conducted both desk study and field survey. The primary data for the study were collected through a cross-sectional survey of facilities and maintenance managers of randomly selected coastline buildings. Of the 120 self-administered structured questionnaires, 102 were successfully retrieved representing an 85% response rate. Data collected were analysed using charts, relative prevalence index and Spearman's rho correlation visualization technique.FindingsSaltwater intrusion, ocean overflow, extreme rainfall, debris flow, floods and droughts are the prevalent climatic conditions along the coastline. Steel corrosion, foundation settlement, spalling of concrete and fading of finishes are prevalent defects in coastline buildings. The result shows a positive significant correlation between climatic conditions and defects in coastline buildings.Research limitations/implicationsThe study compliments literature on buildings resilience and maintenance management, and also provides a basis for streamlining future research on coastline buildings.Practical implicationsThe results provide information on climatic conditions and prevalent defects that should be considered during the design and construction of coastline buildings. The information provided could assist construction stakeholders in improving the resilience of coastline buildings.Originality/valueThe study established that coastline buildings are vulnerable to a rapid rate of defect and deterioration which threatens the sustainability of coastline cities. It suggests measures that could improve the resilience of the elements and components of coastline buildings and consequently enhance the safety of life and property, and improve the physical and economic performance of coastline buildings.

Organizational learning culture and psychological empowerment as antecedents of employees’ job related attitudes: a mediation model

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 249-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talat Islam ◽  
Saif Ur Rehman Khan ◽  
Ungku Norulkamar Bt. Ungku Ahmad ◽  
Ghulam Ali ◽  
Ishfaq Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Psychological Empowerment ◽  
Learning Culture ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organizational Learning Culture

Purpose – The purpose of this paper was to investigate the relationship among organizational learning culture (OLC), psychological empowerment (PE), job satisfaction, affective organizational commitment and turnover intention, as very little has been conducted in this regard. Design/methodology/approach – A quantitative research design was used via a questionnaire among 412 Malay-Chinese working in the banking and insurance sector of Malaysia. Findings – OLC and PE were found to influence positively on job satisfaction and affective commitment, but negatively on turnover intention. In addition, job satisfaction was found to perform the role of mediator. Research limitations/implications – The study used self-reported data based on cross-sectional survey. Practical implications – OLC and PE were found to influence affective commitment and turnover intention directly and indirectly, providing an avenue of approach for managers to retain their key employees. Originality/value – The paper examines OLC and PE as antecedents of employees’ attitudes (i.e. job satisfaction, affective commitment and turnover intention), neglected variables along with the mediation of job satisfaction.

Sanctification of work and turnover of teachers under insurgency

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-186
Author(s):  
Linus Jonathan Vem ◽  
Yakubu Ali Mbasua ◽  
Makrop Davireng
Keyword(s):  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Career Satisfaction ◽  
Turnover Intentions ◽  
Intention To Leave ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Sanctification of work research is still a growing area among management and educational guild of researchers. The purpose of this paper is to explore the intervening role of career satisfaction and affective commitment in the relationship between sanctification and turnover intentions among teachers in a Boko Haram infested region of Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The authors adopted a cross-sectional survey design using 375 responses out of the 600 administered questionnaires to three states within the context of this study. The usable data were analyzed using SmartPLS version 3.2.7 to evaluate the hypothesized relationships. Findings The results reveal: negative but insignificant relationship between sanctification and turnover intention; career satisfaction and affective commitment mediate the relationship between sanctification of work and employee intention to leave. Originality/value The predictive role of sanctification was proven to be insignificant under unfriendly work environment, which is contrary to the literature on the role sanctification. The mediating role of career satisfaction and affective commitment between sanctification and turnover intention is relatively new. The two constructs constitute the mechanism through which the relationships are sustained; hence the hypotheses on the indirect relationships are established.

Trust and distrust in society and public perception of CSR: a cross-cultural study

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyejoon Rim ◽  
Chuqing Dong
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Public Trust ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Government

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate cross-cultural perspectives of corporate social responsibility (CSR) based on Carroll’s (1979, 1991) hierarchical CSR model. The present study examines the role of government and business trust in shaping publics’ expectations of business responsibility. Design/methodology/approach The primary data were derived from a cross-sectional survey in the USA, UAE and South Korea (N = 1,121). This paper compares publics’ prioritizations of business responsibilities across countries and examines how public trust in the government and business is related to CSR perceptions. Findings The paper presents evidence that publics’ perception of CSR differs significantly across the countries. Moreover, in a trusting society like the UAE, publics tend to put more emphasis on economic and philanthropic duties for business, whereas in a distrusting society like South Korea, publics consider legal and ethical responsibility to be important. Originality/value This study adds to the current understanding of diverse publics’ perception of CSR across culture and societies by highlighting the role of public trust in government in defining CSR.

Socio-demographics of tax stamp compliance in Upper Denkyira East Municipal and Upper Denkyira West District in Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (6) ◽  
pp. 1315-1330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Amponsah ◽  
Kofi Osei Adu
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Special Kind ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of the study is to analyse social and demographic factors that affect tax stamp compliance in Upper Denkyira East Municipal and Upper Denkyira West District in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design to sample 783 micro-taxpayers through the use of multi-stage sampling technique. Primary data were collected from micro-taxpayers by using a structured interview. Ordered logit regression model was used to regress the extent of tax stamp compliance on socio-demographic factors in relation to tax stamp cases in the study area. Findings The study found that occupational association status, location, gender, type of business operated, age, level of education and household size are significant predictors of tax stamp compliance in the study area. Originality/value The originality of the study is in twofold. First, the study dwells on extant literature on social and demographic factors of tax compliance in general and specifically applies them to a special kind of presumptive tax, tax stamp, in Ghana. The study is also considered as the first of its kind to perform rigorous statistical analysis of social and demographic factors in relation to tax compliance.

Determinants of tax stamp evasion in rural districts in Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Amponsah ◽  
Zangina Isshaq ◽  
Daniel Agyapong
Keyword(s):  
Tax Evasion ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tax Audit

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine tax stamp evasion at Twifu Atti-Morkwa and Hemang Lower Denkyira districts in the central region of Ghana. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional survey design was adopted to sample 305 micro-taxpayers through the use of multi-stage sampling technique. Primary data were collected from the micro-taxpayers using structured interview. Binary and multinomial logit regression models were used to regress the tax stamp evasion on economic and non-economic factors. Findings The study found that the likelihood of micro taxpayers to evade tax stamp is predicted by age, application of sanctions, guilt feeling, transportation cost to tax office and rate of tax audit. Thus, the study found partial support for expected utility, planned behaviour and attributory theories in explaining tax evasion behaviour of micro-taxpayers. Practical/implication There are several measures of addressing tax evasion behaviour of micro taxpayers. Evasion behaviour can be deterred by enforcement strategies such as application of sanctions and regular tax audit, establishment of more tax offices in the districts and writing normative messages on the faces of tax stamp stickers. Originality/value This study helps explains the tax evasion behaviour of micro-taxpayers of a developing economy like Ghana using a special type of tax design meant to capture such taxpayers in the tax bracket. To the best of our knowledge, the study is unique in terms of the means of measuring tax evasion and the methodologies used.

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