scholarly journals The Impact of Personal Characteristics on Personal Branding in Reflection to the Employability

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-50
Author(s):  
Prassanna Pathmanathan ◽  
Nadeeja Dodamgoda
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
State Sector ◽  
Personal Branding ◽  
The Impact

Unemployment is a major problem Sri Lanka is facing over the years. Although 22,000 graduates pass out every year from state and private universities, there is always a gap between what employers expect in a graduate and what the graduate could offer to the employer. This research focus on the employability of the IT graduates passing out from state and private universities, with specific reference to their personal characteristics and personal branding. Personal branding is a major concern with respect to the recruitment of any graduate. IT graduates especially are expected to have certain personal characteristics which determine their personal branding and influence their employability. The main objective of this research is to determine the impact of the personal characteristics such as personal identity, personal image and personal positioning on employability of IT graduates and to analyze their mediation effect with the personal branding. Further, an attempt is made to determine whether the personal branding and employability of IT graduates significantly differ based on the university type (state and private). The research mainly focuses on quantitative analysis by piloting a questionnaire to 300 IT graduates following a hypothetical deductive method. The findings through the quantitative data are followed up based on qualitative data collected through semi-structured interviews with HR and Recruitment Managers of IT companies. Findings of this research revealed that personal characteristics have a strong impact on the employability of an IT graduate and this relationship is mediated by personal branding. Further, IT graduates passing out from private sector universities have stronger personal characteristics and personal branding compared to the graduates passing out from state sector universities. Thus, they are more employable compared to IT graduates passing out from state sector universities in Sri Lanka.  

Asian football: how corruption disrupted marketing value in the game’s largest fan market

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 585-614
Author(s):  
Muralee Das ◽  
Susan Myrden
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Corporate Strategy ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Governing Body ◽  
Upper Echelons Theory ◽  
Academic Level ◽  
The Impact

Theoretical basis This case is focused on the allegations of corrupt practices within the strategic leadership at the board level of an international sports organization – the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The theoretical premise is that the practices and decisions of the AFC’s leadership will have a profound impact on the AFC’s performance. However, because the AFC is the continental governing body, the impact is theorized to be far larger, across an entire industry. In writing the case, the authors were guided by upper Echelons theory (UET) (Hambrick and Mason, 1984; Hambrick, 2007; Hambrick et al., 2015), which argues that an organization’s strategic direction is directly influenced by its leader’s values. The authors selected UET for the theoretical framework, as it considered a spectrum of factors from industry, leader characters (values), their choices and the results of their actions. Such a comprehensive theory aligned with the complexities of the AFC and its leadership. In constructing the case roadmap using UET, the authors first adopted an ethnographic methodology. This was motivated by the fact that one of the authors had been embedded for many years as part of the leadership team at the AFC. His career work notes based on direct interactions and observations of these leaders helped in two ways: to identify the complex set of personal characteristics of these leaders (i.e. background, their careers outside football and financial standing) as they originated from 47 different nationalities. UET refers to these as observable factors to better theorize the hidden intentions of their alleged corrupt behaviors. UET identifies this second set of non-observable factors as psychological factors. These two different sets of observations combined helped to theorize their drivers, intentions and strategic decisions (options). For the second methodology, the authors accessed archival, publicly available media news and reports to understand the consequences of their actions to the AFC and the Asian football industry. This completed the final parts of the UET framework (Yamak et al., 2014). Research methodology This case relied on information that was widely reported within international media, press announcements by various organizations, published decisions by tribunals and publicly available information on the AFC. All of the names and positions in this case are actual persons. Case overview/synopsis This case focuses on the role and influence of the AFC as the Asian football governing body. The AFC is a member of the world football governing body – FIFA. With a US$1bn budget, the AFC has a strong impact on the future of football among Asia’s three billion people. Unfortunately, the AFC has been unable to create the value in its sports events or properties that attracts fans and investors. Central to this problem is the issue of corruption and corruption allegations within the AFC, especially with regard to its leadership. This case, therefore, attempts to highlight the various issues, discusses the circumstances around these challenges and brings forth the complexities of leading a truly international organization across 47 countries. Such factors are then tied to the value of the organization’s products or services in the marketplace. Complexity academic level The case is written and designed for a graduate level (MBA) class or an upper level undergraduate class such as corporate strategy, leadership, international management, international marketing, contemporary issues in management, cross-cultural management, sports management and sports marketing. In general, the case will also be a good fit for courses that discuss leadership, organizational strategy, organizational structure, organizational ethics and organizational behavior.

scholarly journals The impact of intelligent manufacturing elements on product design towards reducing production waste

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 184797901986395
Author(s):  
Jamal Ahmed Hama Kareem
Keyword(s):  
Product Design ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Market Competition ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Intelligent Manufacturing ◽  
Production Waste ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Impact

With ever-increasing market competition and advances in technology, more and more countries are prioritizing for advanced and intelligent manufacturing technology as a top priority for improving product design and reducing production waste towards promoting economic growth. Consequently, this study empirically tests the set of intelligent manufacturing elements (IMEs) that affect product design towards minimizing production waste at mineral water factories in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The results of this study were based on the data obtained from the mixed methods represented in a questionnaire survey and semi-structured interviews in the framework of the case study. The questionnaire survey already has been tested. The sample of the study was 269 respondents selected based on a stratified sampling technique. The criteria for choosing the respondents to be part of the study were based on the status of full-time employee of the organization. The findings showed that among the IMEs addressed in this study, each intelligent device and intelligent process had had a strong impact on improving product design, and hence the efficient use of manufacturing resources towards reducing manufacturing waste in the industrial organizations.

scholarly journals PRIORITY NEEDS REFERRED BY FAMILIES OF RARE DISEASE PATIENTS

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Geisa dos Santos Luz ◽  
Mara Regina Santos da Silva ◽  
Francine DeMontigny
Keyword(s):  
Rare Disease ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Rare Diseases ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Family ◽  
Priority Needs ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT Rare diseases cause strong impact in families and generate needs beyond those associated with the most frequent diseases. Some of these needs are the inclusion of new responsibilities and the relationship with the healthcare and social services. This study is aimed at identifying the priority needs of families of rare disease patients as perceived from the time of diagnosis. This is a qualitative study conducted with 16 relatives of rare disease patients who live in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Data were collected from November 2012 to March 2013, through semi-structured interviews and submitted to content analysis, based on the bioecological system of human development. The results indicated the following priority needs: access to social and healthcare services; knowledge about rare diseases; social support structures; acceptance and social integration; preservation of personal and family life. It was concluded that (re)organizing services and meeting the specific needs are preconditions to qualify nursing care and soften the impact the rare disease has on the family.

A Qualitative Exploration of Maternal Perspectives on the Impact of Stuttering on the lives of 6–10-year-old children

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-62
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Armstrong ◽  
Mary-Pat O’Malley Keighran ◽  
Patricia Collins ◽  
Clare Carroll
Keyword(s):  
School Environment ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Academic Development ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Important Variable ◽  
Unexpected Finding ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
The Impact

Objective: The study aimed to explore maternal perspectives of the impact of stuttering on the lives of 6–10-year-old children’s relationships, self-identity, and academic development. Method: A qualitative design was used: five semi-structured interviews were conducted with mothers of children aged 6–10 years who stutter. The data was analyzed using thematic network analysis. Main results: While participants differed in their perceptions of the extent to which stuttering influenced their child’s life, all five discussed aspects of how their child’s relationships, self-identity and academic development had been impacted. Mothers described their child’s personal characteristics, their school environment, how their child communicated with family members and peers and how others related to their child. Conclusion: The findings indicate that, when developing goals for therapy, speech and language therapists should consider how stuttering may be affecting a child in all areas of his/her life. An unexpected finding related to maternal stress levels associated with their child’s stuttering which may be an important variable to consider in treatment. The findings can inform clinical decision-making regarding treatment goals for children who stutter and their parents.

scholarly journals The Impact of Community-Based Rehabilitation in a Post-Conflict Environment of Sri Lanka

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-111
Author(s):  
Masateru Higashida ◽  
Joseph Soosai ◽  
Jacob Robert
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Family Members ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Community Based Rehabilitation ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: Conflict and disability are closely associated; it is therefore significant to examine strategies at the grassroots-level for restoring the human rights of people with disabilities living in post-conflict societies. The aim of this study is to reveal the impact of and issues with community-based rehabilitation (CBR) in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka that was ravaged by civil war from 1983 to 2009.Methods: The research was implemented in October 2016, in collaboration with a local NGO in the Mullaitivu district. A mixed-methods approach was followed, which included quantitative analysis of the NGO’s registration database of people with disabilities in the area (n=964), group interviews with 9 community rehabilitation committees (CRCs) of people with disabilities and their family members (n=118), and semi-structured interviews with clients of the CBR programme (n=5). Thematic analysis was applied to the narrative data.Results: The quantitative analysis on clients of the NGO revealed that 60.9% of disabilities were related to war. Livelihood assistance was the most common type of self-reported need (44.6%). The qualitative analysis revealed that in communities with inadequate local resources, CRCs that had access to livelihood assistance made a positive impact on the socioeconomic conditions of people with disabilities and their family members. Potential issues were observed, such as the expectation of and dependence on the financial aid without self-help. Some people with disabilities would not attend CRCs if there were no financial benefits. As most of the participants had war-related disabilities, it is also possible that participation of people with intellectual and psychiatric disabilities unrelated to war may not have been promoted in some CRCs.Conclusions: The CBR programme has had positive impacts on the living conditions of participants, albeit with some potential issues such as financial expectations and aid dependency. The authors argue that empowerment of people with disabilities and addressing socioeconomic inequality should be considered simultaneously.

scholarly journals Impact of Performance Management System on Employee Job Satisfaction in Automobile Companies in Western Province, Sri Lanka

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
KDM Sandalika ◽  
P Jayasekara
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Empirical Finding ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Performance Management System ◽  
Employee Job Satisfaction ◽  
Western Province ◽  
The Impact

Area of the StudyThis study attempts to identify the impact of performance management system on employee job satisfaction of executives in the automobile companies in western province, Sri Lanka.Problem of the StudyThe empirical finding of the impact of performance management system of the employees on their job satisfaction is rare in the Sri Lankan context. Therefore, the problem of the study is developed as: Does performance management system of executives in the automobile companies affect their job satisfaction?Method of the studyThe primary data were collected from 248 respondents in automobile companies in western province by administrating a structured questionnaire, which consisted of 44 statements with 5 points Likert scale. The data analyses included the univariat, and bivariate analyses method conducted using SPSS (version 16.0).Findings of the StudyThe major finding of the study is that there is a strong positive impact of performance management system on job satisfaction of executives in automobile companies in western province, Sri Lanka. Also findings reveal that existing level of performance management system is in high range in selected organizations.Conclusion of the StudyIt is concluded that performance management system has strong impact on employee job satisfaction of executives in automobile companies in western province, Sri Lanka.Keywords: Performance Management System, Job Satisfaction, Executives, Automobile Companies

Quality assurance for private universities in Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gazi Mahabubul Alam
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Regulatory Control ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Commitment of governments and development partners in achieving both qualitative and quantitative measurements for primary and secondary provisions is the key reason for the development of private higher education (HE) and its rapid expansion in the developing world. A considerable amount of attention towards primary and secondary provisions has produced a large numbers of graduates who are theoretically qualified, but have questionable competences in meeting the needs of the market. This has a significant impact on the quality of HE which is delivered by private and public provisions. The purpose of this paper is to examine quality assurance (QA) mechanism set-up for the private HE sector in Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach Qualitative methods were used because interviewees can express their views in a candid way, with a primary focus on the desired themes. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with personnel from the Ministry of Education, the University Grants Commission, students, staff and management from public and private universities. Documents review and secondary data also supplemented. Findings The mechanism set-up for QA is yet to mature. Formal arrangements for the governance and regulatory control of private HE provision in Bangladesh are neither sufficient nor up-to-date to help the sector function effectively. The current rules and regulations are suitable only for public HE, but not for the private sector HE. Originality/value A number of studies have been conducted in the area of private HE in Bangladesh. Only one of them covers QA, and none covers the impact of governance on QA. In the light of this background, this paper is the first of its kind.

scholarly journals Challenges and Opportunities for Sri Lankan Exporters in the German Market: A Specific Reference to the Electrical and Electronic Sector

2021 ◽  
pp. 118-133
Author(s):  
R. T. Vidyaratne ◽  
E. A. G. Sumanasiri
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Foreign Missions ◽  
German Market ◽  
Strategic Relationships ◽  
Trade Promotion

Foreign missions have been the pillars of trade promotion and in particular, of export and export-oriented investment. In Sri Lanka, the potential for export promotion to Germany is immense. However, it is discernible that there has been no coordinated effort by foreign missions to promote trade with Sri Lanka. At present, Sri Lanka maintains 52 High Commissions/Embassies overseas. In Sri Lanka, the Electrical and Electronic (EE) sector is one of the emerging sectors supported by the National Export Strategy (NES), and currently, the sector serves niche markets that have great potential to diversify in the area of Electrical and Electronic Components. The EE sector is also considered to have potential to stimulate innovation, research and development (R&D) and investment in Sri Lanka. Certain challenges are highlighted in the literature when promoting EEC as a major export of Sri Lanka. However, in this process of promoting exports in the EEC sector in the international market, foreign missions are recognized as the responsible stakeholder since they can facilitate the export process through diverse networks. Therefore, this research examines the challenges faced by Sri Lankan exporters when exporting to Germany, focusing especially on the Electrical and Electronic Sector. To achieve this research objective, a qualitative methodology was adopted as it permitted the researchers to understand human behaviour and thoughts to identify preferences in trade promotion activities. Primary data were collected through two main sources, namely, structured interviews and focus group discussions, while secondary sources such as international trade databases and trade maps were used to triangulate the data. The population of the study was Sri Lankan exporters and importers, trade support institutions and diplomats. In total, 14 semi-structured interviews were conducted using the convenience sampling method and snowball sampling. Analysis of data collected through semi-structured interviews (14) revealed that trade fairs and Business to Business meetings were vital opportunities to increase trade promotional activities of exporters. Major challenges faced by Sri Lanka exporters to the German market include the need for internalizing industries, limited recognition of Sri Lanka’s EEC sector locally and internationally, lack of business intelligence, lack of stakeholder communication, need to build strategic relationships and intergovernmental engagement. The study offers several recommendations to overcome trade barriers and to exploit the available opportunities in the host market.

scholarly journals Content Analysis of Gossip at Different Levels of a Hospital

Organizacija ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 306-318
Author(s):  
Maryam Babaei Aghbolagh ◽  
Farzad Sattari Ardabili ◽  
Elena Voitenko
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Organizational Environment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Social ◽  
Organizational Levels ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Different Levels

Abstract Background: Most societies have a negative attitude toward gossip and managers are concerned about the impact of gossips on the communication in an organizational environment. Our study examined the perception of gossip, and the context of gossip at different levels of a hospital, a case of organization with high communicational relation among staff. Also, the differences between the gossip context within the organizational context and within the social environment have been considered. Methodology: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 27 informants, 9 in each of three groups: nurses, supervisors and managers of the Hospital. Recorded interviews were analyzed using content analysis, and results for each group of respondents were compared. Finally, the main gossiping issues for each group were categorized. Results: The study revealed that the topics of gossip in a hospital can be divided into eight main categories, and 34 sub-categories all identifiable by special topics. These main topics included confidentiality issues, merits, financial status/standing, personal characteristics, position, communications, biography, and job conditions. In terms of organizational gossip, a person’s merit in the workplace and financial standing were of particular interest to the participants of this study. Also, the gossip topics at different levels among nurses, administrators, and managers had significant differences. Conclusion: Managers should acknowledge different gossip contents among people at different organizational levels, and that employees do not have the same motives for communication at different organizational levels. Additionally, the distances between contents in the Tendency to Gossip Questionnaire and categories in the organizational environment need more studies, to explore precedents and outputs. Managers may use these findings to facilitate organizational change and communication.

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