Workplace spirituality, self-compassion and mindfulness as antecedents of employee mental wellbeing

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jnaneswar K ◽  
M.M. Sulphey
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Workplace Spirituality ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
R Program ◽  
Decision Making Capacity ◽  
Broaden And Build Theory ◽  
Relationship Of

PurposeMental wellbeing brings in multiple benefits to employees and their organizations like better decision-making capacity, greater productivity, resilience and so on. The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship of a few antecedents of mental wellbeing like workplace spirituality, mindfulness and self-compassion, using structural equation modeling (SEM).Design/methodology/approachUsing the convenience sampling method, data were collected from 333 employees of various organizations in India and SEM was performed using the R Program to test the hypotheses.FindingsResults suggest that mindfulness and self-compassion influenced the mental wellbeing of employees. It was also observed that workplace spirituality has a significant influence on both mindfulness and self-compassion.Originality/valueAn in-depth review of the literature revealed that no previous studies had examined the complex relationship between workplace spirituality, mindfulness, self-compassion and the mental wellbeing of employees. This research suggests that workplace spirituality, mindfulness and self-compassion are important factors that influence employees' mental wellbeing, and it empirically tests this in a developing country context. The present study enriches the literature studies on mental wellbeing, mindfulness, self-compassion and workplace spirituality by integrating “mindfulness to meaning theory”, “socio-emotional selectivity theory”, and “broaden and build theory”.

Paternalistic leadership style, employee voice and creativity among entrepreneurs

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahadur Ali Soomro ◽  
Maqsood Memon ◽  
Naimatullah Shah
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Style ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Employee Voice ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Paternalistic Leadership ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organizational Issues ◽  
Benevolent Leadership ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

PurposeIn today's world, employee voice has become an important factor in resolving organizational issues and making innovativeness. Therefore, this study proposes to investigate the paternalistic leadership style, employee voice and creativity among entrepreneurs of Pakistan.Design/methodology/approachThis study employs a cross-sectional study design in which a survey questionnaire is employed to collect the data from the respondents. After data cleaning and screening, in total 416 suitable samples are proceeded for data analysis.FindingsStructural equation modeling findings underlined as a positive and significant relationship of moral leadership with employee voice. Hence, this study found an insignificant relationship of authoritarian, benevolent leadership with employee voice. Further, the study also finds a positive and significant association between employee voice and creativity.Practical implicationsThis study may offer a thoughtful and systematic approach to employee voice and creativity for resolving organizational issues through recommendations/opinions of employees. This study may be helpful for addressing issues by bringing out creativity and innovation to achieve organizational goals and objectives.Originality/valueThe study is the first to investigate the impact of paternalistic leadership style on employee voice. Besides, it examines the influence of employee voice on creativity among entrepreneurs of Pakistan.

How would the managementof human behavior variables influence customer-oriented management?

Kybernetes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 797-818
Author(s):  
Leslier M. Valenzuela-Fernández ◽  
Francisco-Javier Arroyo-Cañada ◽  
Francisco Javier Villegas Pinuer
Keyword(s):  
Customer Value ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Role Ambiguity ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Value Orientation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Relationship Of

Purpose Salesperson’s actions are critical in helping the firm develop customer value orientation and long-term relationship with profitable customers to achieve sustainable sales growth and profitability over time. The purpose of this paper is to examine the salespeople and service executives’ perceptions about the relevance of some human resource management variables and employees’ attitudes as key factors to develop a company’s customer value orientation. The authors tested whether the perceptions of role ambiguity, incentives policy and provided training (PT) had an impact on job involvement (JI), job satisfaction (JS), and consequently, on customer value orientation. Design/methodology/approach Research design was nested with data from 327 executives from medium and upper positions in Chilean companies. Findings The results show that while the perception of role ambiguity had an indirect negative impact on customer value orientation through JI, perception of PT level had a direct impact over and above the other variables. Research limitations/implications JS and JI are attitudinal variables, which companies try to encourage in their employees through different human resources, practices. Incentives and training are ways to develop favorable employees’ attitudes and improve their customer value orientation. With the research, companies could invest their resources in better and more effective practices to generate favorable attitudes toward customer value orientation. Originality/value Through structural equation modeling, the model shows the relevance in the perception of sales executives about the relationship of employees’ JI and customer value orientation. This commands to open the view of the customer value orientation management to include other attitudinal variables as JI.

Enhancing sustainable performance through job characteristics via workplace spirituality

2018 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qaisar Iqbal ◽  
Noor Hazlina Ahmad ◽  
Basheer Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Workplace Spirituality ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Task Variety ◽  
Medium Enterprises

PurposeThis paper aims to provide empirical evidence of the associations between perceived job characteristics and workplace spirituality with environmental sustainability within the domain of small- and medium-sized enterprises. This study aims to investigate the influence of perceived job characteristics (job identity, task significance and task variety) on environmental sustainability through workplace spirituality.Design/methodology/approachData are collected from 400 small and medium enterprises (SME) employees working in New Delhi, India, and Islamabad, Pakistan. Response rate in this study is 58 per cent. Structural equation modeling has been used to analyze the data through SmartPLS 3.0 and SPSS version 24.FindingsThe results indicate that perceived job characteristics have significant positive influence over workplace spirituality. It is concluded that workplace spirituality also significantly mediates the relationship between perceived job characteristics and environmental sustainability.Research limitations/implicationsIn the present study, perceived job characteristics have been evaluated to improve environmental sustainability in SMEs from Pakistan and India. Therefore, before generalization in the context of other countries can be made, the results obtained may need some modifications.Practical implicationsThe research concerns the understanding of various job characteristics and environmental sustainability from the viewpoint of employees in SMEs at imparting perceived job characteristics as important factors to meet challenges relevant to environmental sustainability in the dynamic market.Social implicationsThere is anecdotal evidence claiming the pivotal role of job characteristics and workplace spirituality toward the recognition of sustainability in the progressive dynamic market. The results of this study represent the effectiveness of perceived job characteristics for accomplishing social objectives through workplace spirituality.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the field by bringing together the concepts of workplace spirituality with perceived job characteristics and environmental sustainability in the context of Pakistani and Indian SMEs.

Brand hate and retaliation in Muslim consumers: does offensive advertising matter?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Uzma Noor ◽  
Mahnaz Mansoor ◽  
Sajeela Rabbani
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
The Body ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Brand Hate

Purpose This study aims to investigate the generation of negative emotions and behavior in Muslim consumers from their attitude toward offensive advertising. Mediation of brand hate between attitude toward offensive advertising and brand retaliation was examined. The conditional indirect impact of religiosity on attitude toward offensive advertising and brand retaliation through brand hate was also realized. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional research design was used using the mall intercept survey technique. Data were collected from 380 respondents visiting the malls in the areas of Pakistan’s twin cities (Rawalpindi and Islamabad) after ensuring appropriateness for the study. Partial least square–structural equation modeling through SmartPLS software was used as a statistical technique to test the hypotheses. Findings The findings confirm that attitude toward offensive advertising affects brand hate and brand retaliation positively. The conditional indirect effect of religiosity on the relationship of attitude toward offensive advertising and brand retaliation has also proved significant. Originality/value The present study has filled a significant gap in the literature of brand hate by introducing brand hate as a mediator in the relationship of attitude toward offensive advertising and brand retaliation. It further added in the body of knowledge of brand hate by a moderated mediation mechanism of religiosity on the relationship of attitude toward offensive advertising and brand retaliation through brand hate. The present study has considered the non-offensive product being promoted through offensive advertising and explored the impact of attitude toward offensive advertising on brand hate and brand retaliation in Muslim consumers.

Relationship of immediate workspace and environmental workplace with organizational citizenship behaviors

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kameron M. Carter ◽  
David M. Harman ◽  
Sheryl L. Walter ◽  
Thomas S. Gruca
Keyword(s):  
Social Exchange ◽  
Organizational Citizenship ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Organizational Citizenship Behaviors ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Citizenship Behaviors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Relationship Of

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship of immediate workspace satisfaction (IWS) and environmental workplace quality (EWQ) on perceived organizational support (POS), engagement and organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs). In this paper, we draw on social exchange theory and environmental psychology to propose IWS and EWQ as drivers of employee OCBs.Design/methodology/approachA survey was conducted with 1,206 full-time employees. The EWQ measure was assessed with a randomly selected calibration sample (n = 603). Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the hypothesized model (n = 603).FindingsIWS and EWQ both are positively related to employees’ OCBs. For IWS, the effect was fully mediated by POS while POS and engagement partially mediated the EWQ–OCB relationship.Research limitations/implicationsThe survey was conducted at one point in time and may introduce common method variance.Practical implicationsHigh-quality, satisfying workspace and workplace environments motivate employee OCBs through POS and work engagement.Originality/valueThis study introduces a scale for measuring EWQ. Empirical evidence provided to support the effects of two contextual perceptions—IWS and EWQ—on employee discretionary behaviors.

Promoting employee innovation performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 704-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabiha Mumtaz ◽  
Sanjai K. Parahoo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Significant Direct Effect

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of individual differences particularly self-efficacy (SE) and growth need strength (GNS) as antecedents of employee innovation performance (IP). Design/methodology/approach Using a sample of 354 employees in the United Arab Emirates service sector, the study used exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling to test the model for IP. The predictors of IP were SE (conceptualized as a three-factor construct including initiative, effort and persistence) and GNS. Findings SE-effort, SE-persistence and GNS had a significant direct effect on IP with SE-effort displaying strongest relationship, followed by SE-persistence and lastly GNS, while SE-initiative did not have a significant direct effect on IP. Originality/value The present study contributes to scant literature pertaining to the relationship of GNS with IP. It is the first study to examine both SE and GNS together in the same model for their impact on IP.

Employee participation and turnover intention

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (8) ◽  
pp. 496-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manish Kumar ◽  
Hemang Jauhari
Keyword(s):  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Individual Growth ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Temporal Separation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This paper aims to examine the explanatory roles of organizational justice (OJ) and learning goal/need satisfaction (LGS/LNS) in the relationship between participation in decision-making (PDM) and turnover intention (TI) of employees. OJ was expected to mediate the relationship of PDM with LNS and TI. Further, LNS was expected to mediate the relationship of PDM and OJ with TI. Design/methodology/approach This study used a rigorous design with 192 responses collected with temporal separation using snowball sampling technique. Responses on PDM, OJ and LNS were taken at one point of time, whereas responses on TI were taken at another point of time. Analysis was done using structural equation modeling approach in IBM SPSS AMOS 20. Findings OJ partially mediates PDM and LNS relationship but fully mediates PDM and TI relationship. Further, LNS partially mediates OJ and TI relationship but fully mediates PDM and TI relationship. PDM does not have a direct effect on TI. Research limitations/implications Ensuring participation of employees on programs and policies including those on human resources by itself may not be able to reduce TI of employees. It is when employees are able to experience fairness for themselves and/or they are able to add value for themselves by enhancing relevant knowledge base that PDM has an impact on TI. Therefore, organizations must ensure all three aspects of concern to employees; ensuring participation, fairness and individual growth of the employees to address TI. Originality/value Although there are studies relating TI separately with PDM, fairness and satisfaction, this study is able to contribute by specifying two-stage explanatory mechanism between PDM and TI. In addition, the authors believe that this study has brought in so far unexplored nuance of relevance of individual quest for learning in explaining TI. Further, through the use of robust design, the study contributes in corroborating research findings on TI.

The relationship between workplace spirituality and hospitality supervisors’ work attitudes

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 471-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony Gatling ◽  
Jungsun (Sunny) Kim ◽  
John Milliman
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Workplace Spirituality ◽  
Work Attitudes ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent to which workplace spirituality (WPS) is related to hospitality supervisors’ organizational commitment (OC) and intention to quit (ITQ), examined through the lens of self-determination theory (SDT). Design/methodology/approach Based on survey data collected from 190 supervisors employed by a large US hospitality organization, the relationships were examined using confirmatory factor analysis, second-order factor analysis and structural equation modeling. Findings The results of this study suggest that three dimensions of WPS (i.e. meaning and purpose in their work, sense of community and alignment with organizational values) are positively related to OC and negatively related to ITQ. Moreover, these supervisors’ OC fully mediates the negative relationship of WPS to ITQ. Research limitations/implications This study tests the validity and reliability of three WPS dimensions in the hospitality environment. It also provides a theoretical perspective through SDT for explaining how WPS impacts employee work attitudes, which can be used to guide future studies. Practical implications Hospitality organizations can benefit from the insights of this research into how WPS can increase the commitment and retention of supervisors, who in turn positively impact front-line workers and customer service quality delivery. Originality/value This study provides additional implications for SDT and offers new insights into the emerging field of WPS scholarship. While other studies have tested relationships related to involving these WPS variables, a scarcity of research has been offered in hospitality or with a theory-based explanation of these relationships.

A nomological network study of employer branding with CSR, motivation and intention to stay

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vibhash Kumar ◽  
Sonal Jain ◽  
Ajay Kumar Singh
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Nomological Network ◽  
Employer Branding ◽  
Intention To Stay ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Relationship Of

PurposeThis study investigates the various factors which lead to the higher employer brand and studies the relationship of employer branding (EBR) with essential aspects of corporate life, namely, corporate social responsibility (CSR), levels of motivation experienced by employees and the intention to stay (ITS).Design/methodology/approachThe study solicited a research sample from employees working in five sectors, information technology, hospitality, banking and consulting sector (n = 296). The study employed structural equation modeling (SEM) to test the nomological network of EBR.FindingsThe study underpins the sub-constructs of EBR. A direct positive and significant relationship was found between EBR and CSR and motivation fully mediated between EBR and ITS.Originality/valueThis study uniquely contributes to the literature by exploring the mediating role of motivation on EBR and ITS's relationship. The study validates the nomological network of EBR by considering its various organizational aspects and the corresponding intertwined relationships.

Impact of ethical leadership on organizational climate and its subsequent influence on job commitment: a study in hospital context

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhanu Mishra ◽  
Jyoti Tikoria
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Ethical Leadership ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organizational Policies ◽  
Public And Private Hospitals ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeIndividuals often look up to external influencers (leaders) that determine their conduct and form their perception regarding organizational policies and practices which constitute their organizational climate. The importance of organizational climate has been realized off late in various job outcomes among doctors, such as commitment, turnover, etc. Therefore this study aims to investigate the relationship of ethical leadership with organizational climate that may further affect the commitment of doctors in Indian hospitals.Design/methodology/approachAn empirical study has been done in 10 public and private Indian hospitals using a questionnaire survey. Data were collected from a sample of 537 doctors, which were further analyzed statistically using structural equation modeling (SEM) through AMOS and SPSS software.FindingsThe results show a significant influence of ethical leadership on organizational climate and organizational climate further has significant relationship with commitment of doctors in Indian hospitals.Practical implicationsThe study has important implication for hospital administration, to identify and place an ethical leadership team at the top, which will further influence the behavior of the followers (doctors). This will further lead to formation of favorable organizational climate fostering commitment in doctors.Originality/valueThis is one of the few studies that determines the relationship of ethical leadership with organizational climate and it's further influence on commitment of doctors in large (500 beds and above) public and private hospitals in Indian context.

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