scholarly journals Tourism Destination Competitiveness in UAE: The Role of Strategic Leadership and Strategic Planning Effectiveness

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 860-865
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Study Finding ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Strategic Leadership ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Destination Competitiveness ◽  
Tourism Organization

Building competitive organizations requires a conscious management and a strong and effective leadership that recognizes the importance of sustainable development, and how to be applied in business organizations. The aim of the research is to test the association among Strategic leadership (SL), strategic planning effectiveness (SPE) toward tourism organization competitiveness (TOC) in UAE tourism industry. A quantitative research approach has been conducted for the study and survey-based method has followed in the research and distribute questionnaire among employee to collect data. The questionnaire has developed into five point Likert scale and structured questionnaires were distributed among UAE tourism employees. This study finding has showed direct and indirect relationships influences among variables. SL influence positively towards SPE, and TOC. Managerial and theoretical implications are introduced.

scholarly journals Driving Strategic Leadership towards Tourism Sustainability in Abu Dhabi

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 12137-12141
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Direct Relationship ◽  
Study Finding ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Abu Dhabi ◽  
Strategic Leadership ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Tourism Organization

Tourism organization in performing its tasks depends largely on the ability of leadership to carry out its functions in order to sustain its performance and competitiveness in the domestic and international markets. The aim of the research is to test the association among Strategic leadership (SL) toward tourism sustainability (economic, environmental, and social) in UAE tourism industry. A quantitative research approach has been conducted for the study and survey-based method has followed in the research and distribute questionnaire among employee to collect data. The questionnaire has developed into five point Likert scale and structured questionnaires were distributed among UAE tourism employees. This study finding has showed direct relationship influences among variables. SL influence positively on toward economic (EC), environmental (ENV), and social (SO). These relationships are supported according the result that shown in the hypotheses..

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Tourism Organization Competitiveness: Implications for the Egyptian Tourism Industry

2020 ◽  
pp. 116-130
Author(s):  
Gamal S. A. Khalifa
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Questionnaire Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Strategic Leadership ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Destination Competitiveness ◽  
Tourism Professionals ◽  
Sustainability Practice

This research builds on the ideas through the development of sets of attributes (strategic leadership, strategic planning effectiveness, and tourism sustainability practice), the event of a framework for evaluating destination competitiveness in Egypt. This study has followed a quantitative design with a survey-based questionnaire development. Survey data from tourism professionals were obtained in Egyptian destinations and subjected to statistical examination (PLS-SEM) Partial Least Squire-Structural Equation Modelling as an analysis technique. The findings of this study: strategic leadership significantly impact strategic planning effectiveness, tourism sustainability practice, and destination competitiveness; strategic planning effectiveness significantly impacts tourism sustainability practice; and finally, tourism sustainability practice significantly affects destination competitiveness. The results are outstanding empirical evidence for incorporation into the competitiveness studies of the tourism industry in both enterprise and destinations. Longitudinal data would be required to prove that relationships are founded upon. The growing methodology bias restricts the findings from this analysis. This analysis would be useful if the findings were to be taken into account when considering other integrative variables.

scholarly journals Soft Skills for Sustainable Development in Tourism: The Bulgarian Experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teodora Kiryakova-Dineva ◽  
Vyara Kyurova ◽  
Yana Chankova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Skills Acquisition ◽  
Hospitality Education ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality Industry ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality

The aim of this paper is to discuss the soft skills acquisition in the tourism industry as a means of education for sustainable development. A quantitative research approach has been applied in order to investigate the soft skills needed for tourism. The analysis is based on interviews carried out with representatives of the Bulgarian regional Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the Bulgarian hotel and restaurant industry. Additionally, a case study involving three groups of respondents, i.e. Learners, Educators and Representatives of business and Employers in the tourism and hospitality industry in Bulgaria was conducted based on a combined list of soft skills. Whereas some hard skills are traditionally taught at the educational institutions, soft skills, here identified as Core soft skills, Specific soft skills and Managerial soft skills, often remain beyond the educators’ aims. Thus, the study provides some useful insights into the contemporary practice of tourism and hospitality education, on the one hand, and into the paradigm of education for sustainable development, on the other. Keywords: Soft Skills, Tourism, Business, Hospitality, Education, Sustainability, Bulgaria

scholarly journals PENGARUH SISTEM KEUANGAN DESA TERHADAP KINERJA PEMERINTAH DESA DENGAN GOOD GOVERNANCE SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING DI KABUPATEN KULON PROGO (Studi Kasus di Kecamatan Panjatan)

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-94
Author(s):  
Wihastinelahi Wihastinelahi ◽  
Teguh Erawati
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Financial System ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The Village

This research was conducted to find out the role of village financial system (Siskeudes) on the performance of village administration with good governance as an intervening variable in Kulon Progo Regency. This research employed quantitative research approach. The data used were primary data. The informants used were village Kaur  and Kasi, the village secretaries, the village financial system operators (Siskeudes). The result showed that: (1) village financial system (Siskeudes) influences on the good governance; (2) good governance influences on the performance of the village administration; (3) village financial system (Siskeudes) no effect to performance of village administration; (4) village financial system (Siskeudes) on the performance of village administration with good governance an an intervening variable.

Does deal size moderate the effects of board faultlines? Evidence from acquisitions

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Tidbury ◽  
Steven F. Cahan ◽  
Li Chen
Keyword(s):  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Instrumental Variable Analysis

Purpose Board faultlines, which reflect intrinsic divisions of board members into relatively homogeneous subgroups, are associated with poor firm performance. This paper aims to extend the existing board faultline research by examining how acquisition deal size moderates the negative implications of board faultlines. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses a sample of acquisitions and a quantitative research approach to conduct statistical analysis. Findings Using a sample of acquisitions announced between 2007 and 2016, this paper finds evidence suggesting that strong faultlines are associated with poorer acquisition outcomes in the long-term, but not in the short term. Further, this paper finds that the effect of faultline strength on long-term acquisition outcomes is weaker for larger acquisition deals than smaller acquisition deals. The findings are consistent with deal size moderating the relation between faultlines and acquisition outcomes. Research limitations/implications This paper addresses possible endogeneity through firm fixed effects and instrumental variable analysis. Although this paper provides evidence on the moderating role of deal size in the context of faultlines, future research could examine the role of additional moderators, such as pro-diversity, trust, board leadership and board and task characteristics. Practical implications The findings suggest that boards need to be aware of situations where the negative effects of faultlines are more likely to come to the fore. For example, faultlines are more likely to play a role in more routine, obscure monitoring than for high-profile strategic decisions. Originality/value The study is multidisciplinary as it draws on the management, organizational behaviour and psychology and finance literature. It contributes to the developing literature on faultlines in several important ways. First, this paper supports their view that faultlines have adverse effects on board performance by showing that faultlines negatively impact discrete strategic investment decisions. Second, this paper provides evidence that deals size moderates the faultline-acquisition performance relation, indicating that the role of faultlines is contextual. Third, this paper finds evidence that suggests investors do not factor in board faultlines when responding to acquisition announcements.

Between continuity and change: CSR managers’ occupational rhetorics

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 632-646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Carollo ◽  
Marco Guerci
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Public Events ◽  
Continuity And Change ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Current Business

Purpose Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is often depicted as a major challenge to current business practices, and CSR managers have recently been indicated as prime examples of change agents. The purpose of this paper is to take an occupational perspective to consider these managers. It focuses in particular on their occupational rhetorics, which correspond to idealized images that CSR managers use to represent their work. These rhetorics are analyzed in order to shed light on CSR managers’ change potential in organizations. Design/methodology/approach The study, which benefits from collaboration with the Italian CSR Manager Network, draws on a multi-method research approach which included interviews, observations at public events and meetings, as well as focus groups with CSR managers. Findings Five broad rhetorical repertoires were identified: “the motor of change,” “the business-oriented,” “the fatalist,” “the idealist” and “the CSR bookkeeper” rhetorics. The primacy of the first two repertoires lead to the conclusion that CSR managers are more likely to foster continuity instead of change in current business practices. Research limitations/implications The study is mainly based on interview data and could therefore be extended by ethnographic investigations of CSR managers’ work or by observations of CSR managers’ language use in their everyday work. Originality/value The study is part of a growing empirical literature that investigates the role of individual actors in developing and implementing CSR in organizations and, in particular, the role of CSR practitioners. It contributes to the development of the literature on CSR-driven change within business organizations.

Strategic planning for sustainable performance: the role of firm spirituality

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 26-29
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Growing pressure from different groups has forced business organizations to reconsider existing strategies of securing a competitive advantage through the exploitation of natural resources. Demands for greater sustainability have forced companies to seek new ways to differentiate their offerings. Firm spirituality is offered as a novel means of increasing sustainability and maximizing the focus on enhancing the well-being of society and the environment. This can be achieved by aligning key spirituality elements with the different stages of strategic planning to position the organization as one with limitless capabilities. Practical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

scholarly journals Strategic Planning as the Success Key of Business Organizations.

2019 ◽  
pp. 1067-1072
Author(s):  
Jamal` Ahmed Al-Doori ◽  
Ahmad Yousef Areiqat
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Tangible Assets ◽  
Potential Customers ◽  
Shed Light

This study aims to shed light on the role of strategic planning by utilizing the resource-based view (RBV) model to achieve an organization’s success. Through reviewing related literature it becomes necessary for organizations to prepare their financial or non-financial resources as success instigators. This applies mainly to tangible assets that can produce high-quality products and human resources and can attract potential customers to achieve competitive advantage. Hence, the ultimate finding articulates that using strategic planning through a resource-based view is the key to success. For future study there is a need to include more resources in a resource-based view like a relationship with key stakeholders that is also considered an essential asset.

Perception of Undergraduate Physical Therapy Students of Dual Role of Clinical Educator As A Mentor or Assessor: Influence on The Teaching-Learning Relationship

2021 ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sameer ◽  
Ashfaq Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Education ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Dual Role ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Clinical Educator ◽  
One Year ◽  
Teaching Learning

Academics clinical education is significant backbone of physiotherapy professionals' schooling and it is express as vital components w h i c h m a k e s r e a d y p r o f e s s i o n a l s o f physiotherapy for experience in clinical set-up.Objective: To investigate understudies' view of how the dual role of CEs as mentor and evaluator affected T-L relationship.Methodology: Self-oriented questionnaire was used using the quantitative research approach. A crosssectional survey design was used in this study. Consenting undergraduate physiotherapy clinical students from university of Lahore, Pakistan who had clinical education for at least one year completed the questionnaire. Consecutive sampling was used to recruit samples of 225 understudies.Results: The difficulties were noticed when CE needed tobehave and acting as the two evaluator and guider to the necessity of understudies. They change their behavior. This affected the relationship of teaching and learning thus affected the studying of undergrad learners. Desires for understudies and CE were frequently not satisfied.Conclusions: Discoveries found out in investigation, based onthe perspectives or the encounters that understudies have of double job of their CEs, become featured. This situation become critical to think about difficulties which are faced by understudies so as to limit possible harmful impacts on understudies' studying environment caused by difficulties

The Role of Trust in the Acceptance of Government Cloud

2021 ◽  
pp. 2394-2414
Author(s):  
Maha A. Alrashed ◽  
Mutlaq B Alotaibi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Facilitating Conditions ◽  
The One

This study proposes and empirically examines a revised and extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model, while acknowledging the role of trust on government cloud (G-Cloud) acceptance. The study utilized a quantitative research approach to examine the research model with data collected from a survey administered to IT professionals at government agencies in Saudi Arabia. The model was tested using the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Results show that trust is a major predictor of behavioral intentions to use G-Cloud that reduces uncertainty associated with the cloud and mitigates risk perceptions on the one hand, and significantly increases the perceptions of usefulness on the other hand. Furthermore, results indicate that performance expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions are all significant determinants of G-Cloud acceptance. Based on the findings, the study highlights several implications for practice and suggests opportunities for future research in the field of government cloud.

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