scholarly journals Impact of Workplace Bullying on Employee Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Ajay Pradhan ◽  
Jalsha Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Workplace Bullying ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Organizational Responses ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Prevention Act

Background of the study: The past decade bullying has received growing attention in organization research where analysts have announced disturbing discoveries about the negative results related with harassing, both for the people and the associations concerned. It is a behavior that occurs over a period of time and is meant to harm someone who feels powerless to respond. Verbal bullying includes teasing and threatening to cause harm whereas social bullying is occurred in the workplace that might happen by leaving someone out of a meeting on purpose of publicly reproaching someone. Objectives: The main objective of this study is to examine whether there is existence of any bullying practices in the Nepalese workplaces. It also aims to examine the association between workplace bullying and employee’s performance. Methods: The study was employed descriptive and causal comparative research design. Primary data for each variable was collected from 80 employees of different hospitals working in Kathmandu and Lalitpur. To observe the employee bullying and employee’s performance, structured questionnaire was used to collect responses. Results: Results of study reveals that workplace bullying, working environment and individual job characteristics have significant positive association with employee performance and negative relationship between organizational responses and employee performance. Conclusions: The study concludes that the most persuasive factor that influences the employee performance is working environment followed by individual job characteristics, workplace bullying and the least one being organizational responses. Implications: To meet organizational goal, respondents mentioned that hospital should create conducive working environment. The firm should imply “The Sexual Harassment at Workplace Prevention Act, 2015” as mentioned by Nepal Government. Everyone should be equally treated in an organization provided that every individuals’ rights being protected at the same time.

Entering the Mental Backstage: Mindfulness and Mind-Wandering among Performing Artists

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 2068-2071
Author(s):  
Avneet Kaur ◽  
Shwetha T.S
Keyword(s):  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Mind Wandering ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Performing Artists ◽  
Creative Processes ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
Significant Difference

Existing literature has explored the role of mindfulness and mind-wandering on creative processes. However, it has overlooked the diversity in the creative domains as well as the experience of the artist while accounting for their relationship. In the present study, mindfulness and mind wandering- deliberate and spontaneous were explored among performing artists, i.e. musicians, theatre artists, and dancers. The study also looked at the artists’ experience in their field. After an initial screening using a creativity tool, 66 performing artists were recruited, following which two self-report indices that assessed mind wandering and mindfulness were administered. The data collected was subjected to quantitative data analysis in SPSS. A Oneway ANOVA showed significant effect of the creative domain on mindfulness for the three groups, with a significant difference between musicians and dancers. Among the musicians, a significant negative relationship between mind wandering spontaneous and years of experience was seen. Among the dancers, there was a significant positive association between mind wandering spontaneous, mind wandering deliberate and years of experience. The current study highlighted the need to approach the study of creativity using a contextual perspective. Keywords: Creativity, Dance, Music, Theatre.

Occupational Health and Safety Management and Employees’ Performance in Ardova Plc

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olasunkanmi Olusogo Olagunju ◽  
Ejekwu Pascal Andy
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Statistical Tool

Abstract The vital purpose of this research work is to examine the impacts of occupational health and safety management on employee's performance. It aims to investigate the nexus between the practice of OHS, safe working environment and performance of employees. The research work adopt a descriptive approach to scrutinize the contributions of provision of adequate health and safety equipment to performance of employees at Ardova Plc. Aside collecting primary data from the staffs of Ardova Plc in Lagos State cutting across diverse socio-economic class, simple random sampling was utilised in the study using 90 questionnaires to collect the primary data. However, descriptive data was therefore analyzed using Statistical Tool to show the Cross-tabulation, correlation and Chi-Square Test. The research study concludes that practice of occupational health and safety management can boost employee performance, and further suggest some policy recommendations.

scholarly journals Female Farmers’ Agricultural Information Needs and Food Production: A Case Study of Imbulpe ds Division in Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 21(36) (2) ◽  
pp. 22-32
Author(s):  
S.D. Dilini Rathnachandra ◽  
S.H. Pushpa Malkanthi
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Female Farmers ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

The study was conducted to find out female farmers’ agricultural information needs and their impact on food production, in the Imbulpe DS Division in Sri Lanka. Of the female farmers in the area, 238 were taken as the sample for the study from seven selected Grama Niladhari (GN) divisions in the area. Female farmers were selected by using a simple random sampling method from these purposively selected GN divisions. A pre-tested, interviewer-administered questionnaire survey was used as the primary data collection method from March to July 2019. Data analysis was done by using descriptive statistics and chi-square analysis. The result revealed that the majority (62.6%) of respondents were middle aged (40-59 years), married, and belonged to families with 4-5 members. Most respondents (64.3 %) had studied up to junior secondary education level. Their average farm land size is 0.84 acres and they have farming experience of about 15 years. Most of the respondents mentioned that they had obtained higher levels of information needs about improved crop varieties. In addition, female farmers reported that they moderately need information on application of agrochemicals, improved market systems and modern farming technologies. Extension agents and other female farmers act as their major sources of agricultural information and ICT equipment acts as the least important agricultural information source in this area. Moreover, there is a significant positive association between the agricultural information needs and food production. Therefore, providing necessary agricultural information and enhanced utilization of ICT tools for agricultural information sources, and encouraging female farmers to participate in farming societies will lead to enhanced food production in this area.

scholarly journals The Islamic Banking Sector Of Pakistan: The Impact Of Leadership Opportunities, Gender Differences, Working Conditions And Employee Performance On Job Satisfaction Of Female Employees Of The Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-158
Author(s):  
Sobia Iqbal ◽  
Khalid Mehmood Iraqi
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Upper Management ◽  
Leadership Opportunities ◽  
The Impact

The findings of this research study is constructed depending the role of women in Islamic Banking industry of Pakistan. It has been conducted with an objective to determine the contrast of leadership opportunities, gender differences, working condition, employee performance with Job Satisfaction. The data has been collected from 200 male and female participants, representing the Islamic Banking Sector of Pakistan (Meezan Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank and Bank Islami). The result of the research shows a positive association in the selected dependent and independent variables. The study result further supports that in the current scenario the male gender participation for authoritative and leadership position is comparatively high as paralleled to female in the Pakistani Islamic Banking Sector of Pakistan. Further, it reveals that male working employees in the Islamic banking sector of Pakistan are far more satisfied as compared to female working participants. The result has reflected that the constructed model is significant (at the p < 0.001 level).  The findings of this particular study possibly may assist the upper management to revisit their working environment policies and practices to consider females as equally responsible for challenging leadership roles, providing career path opportunities, and to promote Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) in organizations.

scholarly journals Social Networks, Support, and Depressive Symptoms: Gender Differences among Clergy

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 237802311987382
Author(s):  
Jennifer Lutz ◽  
David E. Eagle
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Socially Isolated ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Perceived Social Isolation

This study extends social-psychological research on social networks and mental health by examining cross-gender differences in social integration and depression among United Methodist clergy in North Carolina. Using data from the fifth wave of the Clergy Health Initiative panel survey, we used cross-group models to examine the association of depressive symptoms and network in-degree, out-degree, and perceived social isolation among men (N = 1,145) and women (N = 535) clergy. The analysis reveals gendered differences in this association. Specifically, out-degree bore a significant negative relationship with depressive symptoms for men but not women. Feeling socially isolated had a significant positive association with depression in both men and women.

scholarly journals STAFF MOTIVATION AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF BAYELSA STATE POLYTECHNIC ALEIBIRI, BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
pp. 304-317
Author(s):  
Frank Ogbomah ◽  
Okoko Sinizibe ◽  
Kakatei Juanita
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource ◽  
Staff Training ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Secondary Source ◽  
Equal Chance

Human resource is the heart of every organization because every other resources depend on the human resources for effective utilization. For the human resource to perform its activities effectively, there must be some level of motivation given to the workers. This paper examines motivation as a way of improving workers’ performance in Bayelsa State Polytechnic, Aleibiri. In this work, the meaning of motivation was conceptualized, its impacts on workers’ performance, factors that motivate workers, causes of poor workers performance among others are extensively discussed. To achieve the objective of the paper, primary and secondary data were used. The survey research design method was used to obtain the primary data. That is, questionnaire was designed and administered to the respondents. The simple random sampling technique was adopted to ensure that every member of the population is giving equal chance to be included for the study. Data collected from the field was analyzed witharithmetic. The secondary source of data includes textbooks and journal articles. The result from the findings revealed that non-implementation of staff promotion, inadequate staff training, unconducive working environment among others contribute to low workers’ performance. Furthermore, the study also revealed that, implementation of staff promotion, study leave with full pay, payment of promotion arrears, staff training motivate and enhance worker performance.Arising from the findings, the study recommend that government should implement staff promotion and as well pay all outstanding promotion arrears to workers. Also, staff should be granted study leave with full pay and regular staff training programme should be organized to help workers acquire new skills to enhance their job performance.

scholarly journals Influence of Working Motivation and Environment on the Employees Bureau Performance of Organization Regional Secretariat in West Sumatera

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-60
Author(s):  
Yusnaena ◽  
Dedi Julianto ◽  
Fitri Afrima Darma Yoeni
Keyword(s):  
Employee Performance ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Environment Effect ◽  
Environment Variables ◽  
Census Techniques ◽  
And Performance

This study presents the effect of motivation and working environment to employee performance Bureau of the Regional Secretariat of the Organization of West Sumatera province. This study is a survey with a quantitative approach and the data used is primary data obtained by field survey where in total 44 respondents were directly sampled with sample collection census techniques. Hypothesis testing is done by means of multiple linear regression analysis using the three instruments consists of three sets of questionnaires to the variable, motivation, working environment and performance. Based on the results, there are conclusion can be drawn i.e. (1) Working motivation variables affect the performance of employees Organization Bureau of West Sumatera Provincial Secretariat significantly; (2) working environment variables affect the performance of employees Organization Bureau of West Sumatera Provincial Secretariat significantly; (3) Both working motivation and working environment effect on the performance of employees of the Bureau of the Regional Secretariat of the Organization of West Sumatera Province.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Employee Performance in Family Entertainment Industry: The Mediating Role of Motivation

2021 ◽  
pp. 118-124
Author(s):  
Amsal Manatap Hamaloan ◽  
◽  
K. Dianta A. Sebayang ◽  
Corry Yohana ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Market Competition ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Mediating Role

Companies that organize family entertainment activities caught the attention of researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic, as family entertainment became one of the main ways to relieve stress and dispel boredom during quarantine. Employees are a key asset for these companies, which ensures their market competition, and therefore the demand for entertainment services depends on the productivity and quality of their work to some extent. The purpose of this study is to determine the mediating effects of motivation in the relationship between discipline, competence, and employee performance. The number of samples used is 142 respondents from family entertainment employees in Jakarta, Indonesia. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires using a 5-point Likert scale. The data of the survey were analyzed and interpreted with Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). This study finds non-significant positive associations between discipline and employee performance but a significant positive association between discipline and motivation. The result indicates that competence has a direct effect on motivation and employee performance. Meanwhile, motivation (as a mediator variable) has a partial and full mediating effect, in which discipline and competence are independent variables, and employee performance is a dependent variable. Findings from this study can be used to address productivity problems in family entertainment companies. It was revealed that companies can grow and develop through discipline and competence, which lead to increased employee performance.

scholarly journals Analisis Strategi Pengelolaan Kualitas Kehidupan Kerja Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Karyawan UD. ZIDAN COLLECTION TAYU-PATI

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 191
Author(s):  
Tina Martini ◽  
Windy Vinorika Yuli Astuti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Environmental Safety ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Quality Aspects ◽  
Permanent Employees

This study aims to analyze the strategy of quality management of UD working life. Zidan Collection in improving employee performance and what factors become supporters and obstacles in improving the performance of UD employees. Zidan Collection. This research includes field research and case study with descriptive qualitative approach. Primary data sources are sourced from direct interviews with UD convection leaders and employees. Zidan Collection, while secondary sources are obtained through documents owned by UD. Zidan Collection. Data collection techniques in this study are interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis techniques with data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. Test the credibility of the data with extension of observation, increasing perseverance, and triangulation. This research resulted that, firstly strategy of quality management of UD working life. Zidan Collection in improving the performance of employees is done through the development of quality aspects of work life, namely: open interactive communication, employee involvement in conflict resolution through deliberation, career development by providing training, employment participation by involving all employees in the meeting, build employees pride with undertake recreation once a year and provide THR, appropriate compensation by awarding bonuses to achievers, environmental safety by providing a clean, safe and comfortable working environment with workplace music, work safety by making all employees as permanent employees, as well as occupational health given in the form of including all employees as members of BPJS employment. Second, the factors that become supporters in improving the performance of UD employees. Zidan Collection is the provision of bonuses to employees, the existence of insurance for employees, and the availability of facilities that support employee comfort in work. While the inhibiting factor is the level of employee education is still low and most employees are housewives.

The effect of components of tax saving on tax disclosure

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 574-601
Author(s):  
Mahfoudh Hussein Mgammal
Keyword(s):  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Effective Tax Rate ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Academic Field ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of tax planning (TP), which measured by the component of tax saving (TS), namely, permanent differences (PDs), temporary differences (TDF), foreign tax rates (FTRs) differentials and tax losses (TLOS) on tax disclosure (TD). Design/methodology/approach This study uses panel data set from sample consisted of 286 non-financial listed companies in the main market of Bursa Malaysia (formerly known as Kuala Lumpur stock exchange) for three years 2010-2012. The empirical understanding of TD depends on publicly source of data in the financial statement, characterized in the aggregated note of tax expenses. TD was measured using modified effective tax rate reconciling items, as it is appropriate in the Malaysian environment. The paper uses multivariate statistical analyses on this sample. Findings The empirical results of the multivariate regressions indicated that TD exhibits significant positive association with the TLOS component of TS but has significant negative relationship related to the PDs component of TS and TDFs component of TS. Research limitations/implications This study extends the prior-related literature by examining the relation between TD and component of TS. This study depends on both the signaling theory and the Scholes–Wolfson framework. These are the main theories concerned with TD and TP (TSs), respectively. Therefore, from a theoretical side, the authors adds to the current theories by verifying that users are the party influenced whether positively or negatively, by the extent of TD or the extent of activities of TP through Malaysian organizations. Practical implications The evidence found by this study has important policy and practical knowledge implications for a minimum of three parties, namely, authorities, researchers in academic field and decision-makers and firm managers. The findings can provide them some relevant insights on the importance of TS actions from companies’ perspective and contribute to the discussion of who verifies and deduces from TD directed by companies. Originality/value This study is regarded as the first attempt to examine the impact of the component of TS, namely: PDs, TDFs, FTRs differentials and TLOS on TD in a developing nation such as Malaysia. In spite of this paper focuses on a single country, it contributes significant insights to the debate about TD.

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