Flow as a mediator between psychological ownership and employees’ subjective happiness

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (7) ◽  
pp. 445-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsueh-Liang Fan ◽  
Sheng-Tsung Hou ◽  
Yu-Hui Lin
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Psychological Ownership ◽  
Subjective Happiness ◽  
Theoretical Rationale ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Time Points ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore flow as an underlying mechanism linking psychological ownership (PO) and subjective happiness and identify how flow affects employees’ subjective happiness. Design/methodology/approach Two separate samples were used. Sample 1 examined the responses of 120 female spa workers. Sample 2 examined the responses of 334 male logistics technicians. Data were collected through paper-based questionnaires across two time points. Findings PO was positively related to employees’ subjective happiness across both samples. Furthermore, PO has distinct impacts on employees’ subjective happiness through two distinct measures of flow: immersion and mastery. The authors found that immersion fully mediates the relationship between PO and employee subjective happiness in Sample 1, and mastery in Sample 2. Originality/value This is one of the first empirical studies to examine whether and how PO increases employees’ subjective happiness. The results contribute to the literature by providing a theoretical rationale for and an empirical analysis of a model wherein flow mediates the linkage between employees’ feelings of PO and their subjective happiness.

Consumers' psychological reactance and ownership in in-game advertising

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunjan Malhotra ◽  
Sita Mishra ◽  
Garima Saxena
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Psychological Reactance ◽  
Psychological Ownership ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Reactance Theory ◽  
Game Developers ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Psychological Reactance Theory ◽  
Flow Game

PurposeThe study explores the effect of game flow, game enjoyment and game customization on consumers' attitudes toward the game (ATG). It also examines the relationship between consumers' ATG and attitude toward the in-game advertising (IGA) brand.Design/methodology/approachThe study used SEM and PROCESS MACRO to analyze the results.FindingsThe study asserts the significant role of game flow, game customization and game enjoyment as antecedents of consumers' ATG. Furthermore, psychological ownership and perceived IGA invasiveness were found to be significant moderators between attitude toward game and attitude for the IGA brand.Originality/valueThe study examines how players’ attitude toward the game influences their attitude toward the IGA brand due to the player's ownership perceptions over the game and invasiveness perceptions for IGA. The study used psychological ownership and psychological reactance theory in the gamification context. The study findings present pertinent implications for game developers and brands interested in using IGA tools.

Does culture tame the bunny? A content analysis of a global adult magazine

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meidiahna Kusuma
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Culturally Diverse ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Adaptation Decision ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – Few empirical studies have probed the effects of culture on the standardization/adaptation decision in the context of controversial products. This study aims to investigate the relationship between sociosexuality and the adaptation decision for editorial images and advertisements in Playboy magazine through content analysis. Design/methodology/approach – This study is a qualitative research using content analysis as the research approach. The content analysis is done for Playboy magazines from four culturally diverse countries conducted for this study. Findings – The result shows that editions of the magazine across four culturally diverse countries reveal that sociosexuality is positively correlated to the degree of nudity in photographs and to the usage of advertising for controversial products. Moreover, the paper uses the concept of sociosexuality to gain a better understanding of the empirical discrepancies concerning nudity or sex appeal. Originality/value – This research is an empirical study developed by author to confirm the influence of culture on the standardization/adaptation decision in the context of controversial products. This research is originally developed by author and has not been published before.

Employability development opportunities (EDOs) as measures of students’ enhanced employability

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluyomi Susan Pitan
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Significant Positive Relationship ◽  
Relative Contribution ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – Empirical studies in relation to employability development opportunities (EDOs) and university students’ enhanced employability are few, especially in Nigeria. The purpose of this paper is to assess the extent of university students’ engagement with EDOs and to empirically establish the extent of the relationship between these EDOs and students’ enhanced employability. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected from 600 final-year university students in Nigeria with the use of an adapted questionnaire. The 29 items on the questionnaire were subjected to an exploratory factor analysis in which 28 loaded under six factors which were used for further analysis. Findings – Results indicate that at Nigerian universities students are engaging with all the EDOs to a moderately sufficient extent. Findings also show that there is a significant positive relationship between EDOs and students’ enhanced employability. Besides, considering the relative contribution of each of the EDOs to students’ enhanced employability, real-world activities make the highest contribution. Extracurricular activities were found to have no significant relationship with students’ enhanced employability. Research limitations/implications – Not all the EDOs are measured in the study. Originality/value – Apart from empirically confirming the significant positive relationship between EDOs and university students’ enhanced employability, the study has established the relative contribution of each of these EDOs, which is a major contribution to the limited existing body of knowledge on university students’ employability.

scholarly journals When leaders forgive: encouraging radical innovation in more altruistic organizations

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Fermín Mallén-Broch ◽  
Emilio Domínguez-Escrig
Keyword(s):  
Business Performance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Explanatory Variable ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Radical Innovation ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThere is general agreement on the importance of innovation to improve business performance and competitiveness. In recent years, many studies have sought to unravel what conditions are conducive to innovation. Following this trend, the present study seeks to broaden the understanding of the antecedents of radical innovation. To this end, and drawing on positive organizational psychology, the study focuses on the role of leaders and the importance of improving working conditions within companies, favoring innovation in more respectful and prosocial organizations.Design/methodology/approachThe study provides, through structural equations, empirical evidence of the relationship between leader's forgiveness and radical innovation, using altruism as an explanatory variable. The study was conducted in a population of 11,594 Spanish companies. A sample frame of 554 questionnaires from 277 different firms was obtained.FindingsResults confirm the hypotheses proposed in the model. Forgiveness, analyzed as a leader behavior, promotes altruism within companies and, in turn, radical innovation.Originality/valueThis is one of the few empirical studies that analyzes the consequences of leader's forgiveness in the organizational context.

scholarly journals What do we know about the dividend puzzle? – A literature survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Basil Al-Najjar ◽  
Erhan Kilincarslan
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Ongoing Debate ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Comprehensive Survey ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Shed Light

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to shed light on the ongoing debate of dividend policy, which is considered one of the most controversial topics in corporate finance literature. Design/methodology/approach The paper provides a survey of literature; it, first, outlines the main theoretical arguments of dividend policy and then critically discusses the most important and influential previous empirical studies in the dividend literature. Findings The analysis of literature review detects that no general consensus has yet been reached after many decades of investigation, despite extensive debate and countless research. Consequently, the main motivation for paying dividends is still unsolved and thus remains as a puzzle. In addition, there is no doubt that carrying the dividend debate into the context of emerging markets attaches more pieces to this puzzle. Originality/value This paper offers an updated and more comprehensive survey of literature by examining the relationship between theory and practice from both developed and emerging markets.

scholarly journals Corporate governance and business innovation among listed Moroccan companies

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (49) ◽  
pp. 61-72
Author(s):  
Zoubida Samlal
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Theoretical Aspect ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Innovation ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This paper aims to clarify the relationship between corporate governance (GOV) and business innovation (INOV). Does it provide the empirical evidence of how different GOV mechanisms affect INOV within listed Moroccan companies? Design/methodology/approach The paper opted for a confirmatory quantitative study using a closed-ended questionnaire using a fifth-degree Likert scale. The questionnaire was administered to 54 listed Moroccan firms represented by their senior management having mainly a finance and economics background. Findings The paper provides empirical insights and evidence about how mechanisms of GOV impact INOV within listed Moroccan companies. It suggests that effective mechanisms of GOV foster and incubate INOV. Research limitations/implications There have been very empirical studies that investigate the relationship between GOV and innovation. As such, the authors’ conceptual framework relies more on the theoretical aspect of this subject than empirical one. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to test the proposed propositions further. Originality/value A review of the few existing empirical studies shows mitigated results regarding the relation between GOV and innovation. The findings of this study show a significant positive relation between GOV and its mechanisms and INOV.

Analyzing effects of external integration on innovations outcomes in large and non-large Brazilian food companies

2014 ◽  
Vol 116 (6) ◽  
pp. 984-999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robson Nogueira Tomas ◽  
Fabrício Pini Rosales ◽  
Mario Otávio Batalha ◽  
Rosane Lúcia Chicarelli Alcantara
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Radical Innovation ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Developing Economy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Innovation Outcomes

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between external integration and innovation outcomes in the Brazilian food companies. Design/methodology/approach – Based on a survey questionnaire with 84 participants from large and non-large food companies of Brazil, the paper has used linear regression to examine the relationship between external integration and innovation outcomes. Next, the paper used the Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney Test to compare the two sets of companies, i.e. large companies (annual sales >US$5 million), and non-large companies (annual sales US$1-5 million). Findings – The paper found that external integration with suppliers and customers is positively related to innovation outcomes in food companies. Besides, radical innovation is directly related to large companies rather than non-large food companies. Furthermore, customer integration is perceived in large food companies rather than non-large. To the best of the knowledge, this is pioneering information in food companies. Research limitations/implications – This research has been tested based only on participants’ perceptions. Therefore, the findings should also be verified through of a longitudinal fashion or in deep study. Practical implications – The main practical implication lies with the embedding of these concepts in a research from the perspective of a developing economy. Seen in this light it is noteworthy that such findings may contribute to the understanding of innovation outcomes in other developing countries. Originality/value – There are few empirical studies that explore the relationship between external integration and innovation outcomes in food companies. Besides, there is little knowledge about differences between large and non-large food companies regarding to incremental and radical innovation. Our research is the first study analyzing these issues in large and non-large food companies in the Brazil.

Leaders behaving badly: the relationship between narcissism and unethical leadership

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 333-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carrie A. Blair ◽  
Katherine Helland ◽  
Bill Walton
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Leader Behavior ◽  
Leader Behaviors ◽  
Leadership Selection ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Unethical Behaviors ◽  
Unethical Leadership ◽  
Communication Control ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Narcissism is often cited as a construct that is likely related to unethical leadership. Still, only a handful of empirical studies have examined the relationship between narcissism and workgroup outcomes, and practically none have linked narcissism to leader behaviors. The purpose of this paper is to use narcissism scores to predict behaviors associated with unethical leadership in a controlled setting. Design/methodology/approach Participants completed a measure of narcissistic personality. Participants also completed an administrative assessment center (AC). Qualitative analysis was used to code the behaviors in the AC into dimensions associated with unethical leader behavior. Findings Narcissism was related to the display of unethical behaviors during the AC. Scores on the narcissism scale correlated positively with behaviors associated with unethical leadership, including one-way communication, control of power, insensitivity to others, an unrealistic assessment of the environment, manipulative communication, and pseudo-transformational behaviors. Originality/value This is one of only a few studies that demonstrate a relationship between narcissism and observed unethical “bad” leader behaviors. Quantifying this relationship suggests that measures of narcissism could be used in leadership selection. Quantifying this relationship could also be used by coaches as they work to improve leader behavior.

An empirical analysis of the determinants of expenditure on alcohol by alcohol dependent individuals in Mauritius

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 158-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjeev Sobhee ◽  
Harshana Kasseeah ◽  
Verena Tandrayen-Ragoobur ◽  
Asrani Gopaul
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Family Size ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Family ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
Excessive Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Dependent

Purpose – Without an understanding of the factors that influence the expenditure of alcohol-dependent individuals on alcohol, it is unclear whether policies to control excessive consumption of alcohol can be effective. The purpose of this paper is to empirically investigate the factors that affect the expenditure of alcohol-dependent individuals on alcohol. Design/methodology/approach – The main contribution of this paper is that it relies on a survey consisting exclusively of 300 alcohol-dependent individuals to capture the variables influencing their expenditure on alcohol. The survey was carried out by fieldworkers in the year 2012. The respondents come from varied socio-economic backgrounds and consist of both male and female alcohol-dependent individuals living in various geographical parts of the island of Mauritius. Findings – The results obtained indicate that expenditure on alcohol by alcohol-dependent individuals increases as income increases. Given that the coefficient on the income variable is positive but less than one, this indicates that alcohol is viewed as a necessity. Apart from income, the age when the person first started drinking and the family size are important variables influencing the expenditure of alcohol-dependent individuals on alcohol. Research limitations/implications – The findings indicate that alcohol-dependent individuals should be sensitized so that they are not tempted to increase expenditure on alcohol as their income increases. Sensitization should be aimed at making them understand that the increase in income allocated toward alcohol expenditure could be better spent. Awareness programs could also help to address the issue of over-consumption of alcohol among the youth. Originality/value – As far as the authors know, there has not been any empirical studies conducted in Mauritius on the expenditure on alcohol by alcohol-dependent individuals.

Perceptions of time at work

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aristides Isidoro Ferreira ◽  
Joana Diniz Esteves
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
Working Day ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – Activities such as making personal phone calls, surfing on the internet, booking personal appointments or chatting with colleagues may or may not deviate attentions from work. With this in mind, the purpose of this paper is to examine gender differences and motivations behind personal activities employees do at work, as well as individuals’ perception of the time they spend doing these activities. Design/methodology/approach – Data were obtained from 35 individuals (M age=37.06 years; SD=7.80) from a Portuguese information technology company through an ethnographic method including a five-day non-participant direct observation (n=175 observations) and a questionnaire with open-ended questions. Findings – Results revealed that during a five-working-day period of eight hours per day, individuals spent around 58 minutes doing personal activities. During this time, individuals engaged mainly in socializing through conversation, internet use, smoking and taking coffee breaks. Results revealed that employees did not perceive the time they spent on non-work realted activities accurately, as the values of these perceptions were lower than the actual time. Moreover, through HLM, the findings showed that the time spent on conversation and internet use was moderated by the relationship between gender and the leisure vs home-related motivations associated with each personal activity developed at work. Originality/value – This study contributes to the literature on human resource management because it reveals how employees often perceive the time they spend on non-work related activities performed at work inaccurately. This study highlights the importance of including individual motivations when studying gender differences and personal activities performed at work. The current research discusses implications for practitioners and outlines suggestions for future studies.

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