An Examination of the Factors Affecting Employee Motivation in the Higher Education Sector

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 22-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jalal Rajeh Hanaysha ◽  
Suhaidah Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Employee Training ◽  
Employee Motivation ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Employee Empowerment ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Positive Effects

This study aims to examine the effect of employee empowerment, employee training and teamwork on employee motivation at Malaysian public universities. Based on the review of published literature, it is evident that there are limited studies on employee motivation in the Asian context, particularly in higher education. Therefore, this study intends to provide empirical evidence towards the link between the selected variables. The data were obtained from the participants using an online survey method from a total of 242 academic and administrative staff at public universities in the northern region of Malaysia. For ease of data collection, convenience sampling approach was adopted. The findings indicated that employee empowerment has a significant positive impact on employee motivation. The outcomes also showed that employee training and teamwork have significant positive effects on employee motivation.

scholarly journals Testing the Effects of Employee Empowerment, Teamwork, and Employee Training on Employee Productivity in Higher Education Sector

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Jalal Hanaysha
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Employee Training ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Employee Empowerment ◽  
Employee Productivity ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Positive Effect

Improving employee productivity is one of the most important objectives for any organization. This is because highly productive employees can influence overall organizational performance. This study aims to test the direct effects of employee empowerment, teamwork, and employee training on employee productivity in higher education sector. Based on the review of past literature, it is clear that only few studies were conducted on employee productivity, particularly, in education sector. Therefore, the data of this study were collected using an online survey from a sample of 242 employees serving at public universities in northern Malaysia. To analyse the collected data, SPSS and structural equation modelling were utilized. The results revealed that employee empowerment has significant positive effect on employee productivity. It was also found that teamwork has significant positive effect on employee productivity. Finally, the study found that employee training has significant positive effect on employee productivity. These findings provide useful implications for policy makers to set out their strategies with regard to human resource factors to in order to enhance both employee productivity and organizational performance.

scholarly journals Marketing and education: directions of distance learning development

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Nadiia Lysytsia ◽  
Yuliya Byelikova ◽  
Maryna Martynenko ◽  
Tamara Prytychenko
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Marketing Research ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Development Of Competencies ◽  
Learning Development

DL), which has resulted in an unprecedented experiment in the sphere of higher education in Ukraine that requires scientific analysis. The aim of the work was to identify the possible potential directions of DL development in institutions of higher education as a result of marketing research of satisfaction/dissatisfaction of students with DL. The survey method was used in the study. The results of marketing research (an online survey of students) (Kharkiv, 2020, n = 316) allowed the authors to identify the factors of satisfaction and dissatisfaction of students with DL. Students considered the most important factors of satisfaction with DL as follows: development of competencies, self-organization, discipline, self-motivation, responsibility, taking an active position as participants of the educational process, comfort. Students expect that lectures secure improvement of teacher-student communication process; flexibility of educational approaches; use of interactive tools and constant change of activities to maintain the attention, interest, concentration of students on studying process. The latter will maximize students’ involvement in activities during training; improvement of digital competencies. The students` expectations are: flexibility of the DL platforms compared to full-time in-person education; creation of the “map” of the educational process in a distance mode. It is noted that the results of marketing research (the online survey) demonstrated the factors of satisfaction and dissatisfaction of students with DL. This information was considered as the arguments for identifying the possible potential directions of DL development in higher education institutions.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF HIGH IMPACT ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES (HIEEPS) ON ENTREPRENEURIAL SELF-EMPLOYMENT AMONG BUSINESS SCHOOL STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 661-674
Author(s):  
Subramaniam Sri Ramalu ◽  
Gunalan Nadarajah ◽  
Adejare Yusuff Aremu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Business School ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Educational Practices ◽  
Business Incubation ◽  
School Students ◽  
Supportive Environment ◽  
Self Employment

Purpose of the study: This study is carried out to examine the effects of High Impact Entrepreneurship Educational Practices (HIEEPs) namely Entrepreneurship Internship Program, Business Incubation Program and Entrepreneurial Supportive Environment on Entrepreneurial Self-Employment among business school students from three public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) located in Northern region of Malaysia. Methodology: Quantitative research design was employed to conduct this study. This includes the use of a survey method to collect data among business school students from three public HEIs located in the Northern region of Malaysia. Data from 332 usable questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS version 26 and PLS version 3.2.8. Main Findings: The most important findings were as follows: HIEEPs namely Entrepreneurship Internship Program, Business Incubation Program, and Entrepreneurial Supportive Environment have a significant impact on the Entrepreneurial Self-Employment among business school students. Among these, the Business Incubation Program found to be the strongest predictor of Entrepreneurial Self-Employment. Applications of this study: This study will benefit the HEIs, Ministry of Higher Education, and policymakers to understand the impact of HIEEPs in producing future entrepreneurs among business school graduates and provide critical insights for redesigning the national entrepreneurship education framework. Students and parents also will be guided in choosing the right business schools that embeds HIEEPs. Finally, the country will be able to address the graduate unemployability issue by producing more job creators instead of job seekers. Novelty/Originality of this study: The establishment of the HIEEPs framework will the novelty of this study hence HEIs should consider providing Entrepreneurship Internship Program, Business Incubation Program, and Entrepreneurial Supportive Environment as part of HIEEPs to produce future entrepreneurs.

How does perceived severity of COVID-19 influence purchase intention of organic food?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Wang ◽  
Baolong Ma ◽  
Dan Cudjoe ◽  
Rubing Bai ◽  
Muhammad Farrukh
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Health Consciousness ◽  
Purchasing Intention

PurposeThe COVID-19 outbreak has been rapidly spreading around the world for more than a year. However, few studies have explored the connection between the perceived severity of COVID-19 and purchase intention of the health-related products, for example, organic food. Based on the stimulus–organism–response (S-O-R) framework, this study examines the influencing mechanism of perceived severity of COVID-19 on purchase intention of organic food.Design/methodology/approachTo evaluate the proposed model, an online survey was utilized to collect 1,104 valid questionnaires from China.FindingsThe findings suggest that (1) the perceived severity of COVID-19 has a significant positive impact on purchasing intention; (2) health consciousness acts as a mediating role between perceived severity of COVID-19 and purchasing intention and (3) perceived inconvenience negatively moderates the connection between perceived severity and purchase intention.Originality/valueThe findings of this paper provide new insights into the positive effects of COVID-19 and pave the way for governments and enterprises to promote the purchase behaviour of organic food.

scholarly journals Effect of Celebrity Endorsement in Advertising Activities by Product Type

2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Karasiewicz ◽  
Martyna Kowalczuk
Keyword(s):  
Durable Goods ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Product Category ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
Celebrity Endorsements ◽  
Student Sample ◽  
Product Categories ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Using Data

Abstract This article seeks to answer two related questions: are celebrity endorsements more likely to be result in a higher evaluation of the product being advertised than use of an anonymous individual (e.g. a typical consumer); and, if present, do these positive effects vary by product category? To answer these two questions research was conducted on a 237 student sample employing a quasi-experiment consisting of four groups (two product categories and two types of endorsers) using data collected through an online survey. The results indicate that celebrity endorsements do have a positive impact on the evaluation of durable goods, but do not affect the evaluation of frequently purchased products. This finding largely confirms the assumptions of the match-up model, the meaning transfer model, and the ELM model.

scholarly journals Sustainability practices at higher education institutions in Asia

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter Leal Filho ◽  
Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis ◽  
Subarna Sivapalan ◽  
Halima Begum ◽  
Theam Foo Ng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Or Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainability Practices ◽  
Sustainability Challenges

Purpose It is still unclear how Asian universities incorporate the theory or practice of sustainable development (SD) in their research and education programmes. To address this gap, the purpose of this paper is to report on a study that has examined how universities in Asian countries handle and address matters related to SD. Design/methodology/approach The study used a bibliometric analysis and an online survey-method. The online survey data were analysed through descriptive analysis and one-sample student’s t-test. Findings The study indicates that there is considerable variation among the Asian countries regarding sustainability practices in higher education institutions (HEIs). The HEIs in far eastern countries, such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are perceived to demonstrate more sustainability practices. Research limitations/implications Even though a substantial number of participants participated in the survey, it did not cover all Asian countries. The online survey was carried out over a limited period of time, and not all HEIs in the field may have received information about the study. Practical implications Asia is the largest continent facing a number of sustainability challenges. In this context, the contribution of HEIs is very important. The findings of the current study may serve as a baseline for Asian HEIs to take more initiatives towards SD goals, as HEIs are responsible for the education and training of hundreds of thousands of students who will be occupying key positions in industry, government or education in the coming years. Originality/value The study contributes to the existing literature in two distinct ways. First, it was possible to develop a comprehensive instrument to measure sustainability practices in HEIs. Second, this study has filled the gap of the scarcity of studies regarding sustainability practices in HEIs in Asia.

scholarly journals Migrating From Face-To-Face to Online Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Experiences of Psychology Students at a Private Higher Education Institution in Gauteng

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-21
Author(s):  
Monique Cloete ◽  
Jessica Michele Ellington ◽  
Anke Jansen van Vuuren ◽  
Elisca Adele Marais ◽  
Poppy Masinga
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Psychology Students ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Face To Face

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an accelerated migration from face-to-face to online learning. This article aims to explore and describe how psychology students experienced the migration from face-to-face to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. It entailed a qualitative research design with an exploratory and descriptive approach. The participants were 28 purposively sampled psychology students from a Private Higher Education Institution in Gauteng. An online survey method was employed to gather the needed information which was then subjected to a thematic analysis. It emerged that the challenges experienced by students were internet connectivity issues, insufficient computer literacy, reduced class time, anxiety, physical impact, and communication issues. Moreover, some benefits related to flexibility, the convenience of online studies and safety from infection with COVID-19 were identified. It was also noted that having certain attributes such as independence, time management skills, having support and being tech savvy improved the online learning process. Some opportunities for Higher Education Institutions to improve the experiences of students included creativity in module delivery as well as providing guidelines on how to use these online platforms.

Impact of Muslim decision-making style and religiosity on intention to purchasing certified halal food

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hardius Usman ◽  
Chairy Chairy ◽  
Nucke Widowati Kusumo Projo
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Consumer Decision Making ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Consumer Decision ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to: build Muslim consumer decision-making style (MCDMS); analyze the influence of the consumer decision-making style on Muslim behavior to buy halal certified food; analyze the impact of religiosity on Muslim behavior in buying halal-certified food and study the role of religiosity in the relationship between MCDMS and Muslim behavior in buying halal certified food. Design/methodology/approach This study’s target population is the Muslim Indonesian population age at least 18 years old. The self-administered survey method is carried out based on convenience and snowball sampling techniques and the questionnaire is distributed online. This study collects data from 396 Muslim respondents in Indonesia through an online survey. Factor analysis and regression with interaction variables are applied to test the research hypothesis statistically. Findings This study reveals several results: MCDMS produces 10 dimensions; halal consciousness is an important dimension; the perfectionist/high-quality conscious and price-conscious, has a significant negative effect on the intention to buy halal-certified food; the halal consciousness and the recreational/hedonic conscious have a significant positive effect on the intention to buy halal certified food; religiosity has a significant positive impact directly on the intention to purchase halal-certified food; Religiosity positively moderates the impact of a perfectionist/high-quality conscious and price-conscious on the intention to buy halal-certified food. Originality/value This paper will build an MCDMS by adding the dimensions of halal consciousness. The author has not found literature about MCDMS. This research will also study the impact of MCDMS and religiosity on the intention to buy halal-certified food, as well as will study the role of religiosity in relationships between Muslim decision-making styles and intention to buy halal-certified food. Similar research is still very limited in marketing literature.

Determinants of adoption and continuance intentions toward Internet-only banks

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 843-865
Author(s):  
Jin-Myong Lee ◽  
Hyo-Jung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Critical Mass ◽  
Network Externality ◽  
Consumer Decision Making ◽  
Security Risks ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the determinants of consumers' intention to adopt or continue to use Internet-only banks based on the benefit–risk framework and network externality theory. It also examines the difference in the determinants between pre- and postadoption stages of innovation.Design/methodology/approachThe proposed research model was tested by using online survey data collected from a South Korean sample, which was divided into two subgroups of 321 nonadopters and 351 existing users.FindingsIn both pre- and postadoption stages, the number of services provided and trust had a significant positive impact on consumers' behavioral intentions, while security risks had a negative impact. Critical mass in the preadoption stage and convenience and economic efficiency in the postadoption stage had positive effects on consumer's adoption intention and continuance intention, respectively.Practical implicationsInternet-only banks must reduce the security risks for consumers and increase their trust. In addition, to facilitate the adoption of nonadopters, focus should be on securing a critical mass; on the other hand, to promote the continued use of existing users, the focus should be on enhancing benefits such as convenience and economic efficiency.Originality/valueThe results of this study confirm the influence of network externalities on consumers' adoption and use of financial technology services and show differences in consumer decision-making according to the innovation diffusion process.

scholarly journals Perceived Benefits for Mental and Physical Health and Barriers to Horseback Riding Participation. The Analysis among Professional and Amateur Athletes

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3736
Author(s):  
Ewa Malchrowicz-Mośko ◽  
Dariusz Wieliński ◽  
Katarzyna Adamczewska
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
The Body ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Horseback Riding ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Frequency Distributions ◽  
Amateur Athletes ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

The aim of this study was to investigate perceived benefits for mental and physical health and barriers to horseback riding participation among professional and amateur athletes by gender. The empirical study of 2651 professional and amateur horseback riders was conducted during the last edition of Cavaliada competitions (held in Poznan in December 2019)—one of the biggest and most important horseback riding events in Europe. A diagnostic survey method was used in the study. In the questionnaire a division of benefits and barriers according to the EBBS (Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale) was used. The results are presented by means of frequency distributions for individual items. The verification of hypotheses about the differences between the analyzed groups was conducted using the U-Mann Whitney test with a correction of tied ranks. For the compared groups the mean rank values were calculated. Research results showed that respondents rated the positive impact of equestrianism on mental health higher than on physical health. Among the barriers, the most frequently mentioned aspects were not related to the internal motivation of the respondents, but to external factors—money, time and distance of sports facilities. Men rated the social and psychological benefits higher, while women rated the positive impact of equestrianism on physicality. Professionals rated more highly a number of aspects related to positive effects on the body, while amateurs claimed that were more often not supported by loved ones. This is important research from the point of view of horseback riding promotion. Understanding the horseback riding benefits and barriers are needed, as such knowledge can be used to encourage horseback riding. Perceived benefits and barriers to horseback riding have so far been rarely studied by researchers.

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