scholarly journals The role of spiritual intelligence in citizenship behaviours amongst Muslim staff in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dini T. Alamanda ◽  
Israr Ahmad ◽  
Halim D. Putra ◽  
Nik A. Hashim

Religion is so rich, comprehensive and complex that its different aspects exhibit differently in different perspectives and attitudes. Good employees express their opinions and beliefs honestly and participate in the organisational activities. In other words, they take actions that are not necessary but are useful for colleagues and organisations. These behaviours, called extra-role or organisational citizenship behaviours (OCB), refer to activities that are inherently spontaneous and conscious and are not directly and explicitly predicted by the organisation’s formal reward system, but generally enhance the organisation’s efficiency. The importance of such behaviours in religious and spiritual environments increases. Hence, this study aimed to determine the role of spiritual intelligence in exhibiting citizenship behaviours in the organisation. Therefore, 5000 employees of 40 manufacturing and services companies working in the education, finance, insurance and food sectors were selected by simple random sampling method as the statistical population of the study. Then, standard questionnaires were distributed amongst the participants, necessary data were collected and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyse data. The results indicated a positive and significant relationship between spiritual intelligence and citizenship behaviours in organisations. Finally, the Structural Equation Model (SEM) results in linear structural relations (LISREL) showed that spiritual intelligence affects the citizenship behaviours (p = 0.68).Contribution: This article therefore contributes to the spirituality and spiritual intelligence of employees in the organisation as an aspect of religion.

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Mehdi Mohammadi ◽  
Rahmatullah Marzooghi ◽  
Fatemeh Dehghani

The following research tries to study the Relationship between key factors of academic innovations and faculties’ teaching goals with the mediatory role of their pedagogical, technological and content knowledge. The statistical population in this research included faculty members of Shiraz University. By simple random sampling, 127 faculty members were selected. The research instruments included of Academic Innovation Factors scale, Knowledge scale and Teaching Goals inventory. The data was analyzed, by structural equation model. Results showed Academic innovation key factors are positive predictor of various faculty members’ teaching goals. Academic innovation key factors are positive predictor of faculty members’ knowledge. Academic innovation key factors with the mediatory role of faculty members is positive predictor of faculty members’ teaching goals.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 148
Author(s):  
Halimeh Eskandari ◽  
Attieh S. Mirakbari

The status and role of human resources in the progress and development of the organization as the main source of the organization is of great importance and credit. Here, job satisfaction is more and more sought after by senior managers of the organizations. Thus, it is important to develop proper policies and plans for decision makers about the factors effective in increasing job satisfaction of employees. Thus, the purpose of this paper was to investigate the effect of empowerment, teamwork and education on job satisfaction of employees at the headquarters of the Tehran Social Security Organization. The research method was descriptive-correlational and the population was 1200 employees of the headquarters of the Social Security Organization (HSSO). Of these, 305 were selected based on Cochran's formula by simple random sampling. According to the Kemo and Bartlett test done, the research data are of sufficient reliability, so for analyzing the assumptions of the research, factor analysis and structural equation modeling tests were used with the help of SPSS21 and LISREL 8.83 software. The results of the research indicated that empowerment of employees, teamwork, and education had a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction. In addition, staff training and teamwork have a positive and significant effect on employee empowerment.


In the present study, the the impact of work plateau on intention to remain at work with the mediating role of organizational commitment has been studied. The statistical population of this research is all employees of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. The research method is descriptive-survey. According to statistics of personnel management office, the number of employees is 1100 in 2017. In order to determine the sample size, due to the limited population, Morgan table was used and 285 people were selected from population through random sampling. In order to collect the data, Alan and Meyer (1990) questionnaire was used to assess organizational commitment, a researcher-made questionnaire was used to investigate the intention to remain at job and Miliaman's questionnaire (1992) was used to investigate career plateauing. The validity of these three questionnaires has been confirmed by experts. Reliability of the questionnaire is confirmed by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 86%, 91% and 84%, respectively. The statistical methods used in this research to test the hypotheses are T value and structural equation modeling. Structural equation model in this study was determined using Liserl software, according to which the content plateau and structural plateau, considering the mediator role of organizational commitment, has a negative and significant impact on employees' intention to remain at work.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Herlina Herlina ◽  
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Bram Hadianto ◽  
Jacinta Winarto ◽  
Niken Angginia Nastiti Suwarno

Investors should reasonably transact their stocks. Unfortunately, not all of them are cogent. They make decisions based on some people's suggestions, such as friends, colleagues, family members, and overconfidence. This study attempts to test and analyze the effect of overconfidence and herding on investors' decision to transact their stocks. This study's population is the investors in the investment gallery, becoming the partner of PT Sinar Mas Sekuritas, in Maranatha Christian University. The investors become the samples taken by a simple random sampling method, and their number is calculated by the Slovin formula with the 10% border of inaccuracy. Based on this formula, the total investors are 74. Unfortunately, only 50 investors participate in this online survey; therefore, the response rate is 67.57%. Consequently, the structural equation model (SEM) based on variance suits the method to test data. After examining two proposed hypotheses, overall, this study concludes that overconfidence is the only determinant having a positive effect on the decision to invest.


2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Iran Farajzadeh ◽  
Abdullah Naami ◽  
Esfandiar Doshmanziari

Today, in the highly competitive world of business, having loyal customers is a valuable asset for businesses and companies. In the same vein, the re-purchase intention plays a vital role and identifying and improving its influential factors can boost this valuable asset. Therefore, the main objective of the present study is to study the role of utilitarian, brand value, aesthetic, and the cultural factors on the intention to re-purchase Apple smartphones. This study is applied and has a descriptive-correlative design. The statistical population consisted of approximately 6000 students of management at the Central Branch of Tehran Azad University. The sample size was calculated 361 people using Morgan table. The simple random sampling method used. To test the research hypothesis, structural equation modeling (SEM) by Lisrel has been used. The findings show that product’s design, perceived quality, subjective norms and brand popularity were the factors that have had a positive effect both directly and through the intermediary variable of socio-cultural reputation on the intention to repurchase this product.


2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatyana N. Ivanova ◽  
Natalya A. Yushchenkо ◽  
Aygul Z. Ibatova ◽  
Akbar Bahmani

Despite the historical realm of security, this concept has been proposed as a social issue only in the modern era and has been tried to be studied empirically. In fact, Islam has considered social security as an important principle in human life and has made other issues dependent on social security. Therefore, the most important issue of urbanisation is social security. Those who commit social offences often do not have a positive view of their society and sometimes of the whole creation and regard social systems and sometimes the universe unhealthy and deviating. In addition, they think that they cannot obtain their true right in an acceptable and natural routine. Islam, along with warning and fear, which can eliminate the root and origin of sin and deviation, has emphasised and encouraged the heavenly reward and worldly happiness. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the role of Islamic lifestyle in social security in Volga Region in Russia. Hence, 10 000 citizens were selected as the statistical population by simple random sampling method. The data have been analysed by Linear Structural Relations (LISREL) software. The participants’ opinions indicated that the Islamic lifestyle plays a significant role in improving social security (P = 0.756; T = 12.453). Therefore, by implementing Islamic teachings in their lives, one will not only have a balanced and meaningful personal life but also security, order and participation will establish social life and society.Contribution: This article contributes to the role of Islamic lifestyle in social security in Volga Region in Russia.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 922
Author(s):  
Hossein AZIMI

In recent years, due to the expansion of urban life, many people tend to travel to quiet and pristine environments. Therefore, the development of rural tourism can be one of the most important ways to generate income and economic development. In terms of purpose, this research is application-oriented and is descriptive-analytic in terms of method of work.  The statistical population of the study includes all tourists visiting the pristine villages of Zanjan province. Sampling method was available sample for 384 individuals. Data collection was based on a localized questionnaire. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by content and construct validity (KMO = 0.812) and its reliability was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha coefficient (0.903). Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used for data analysis. SPSS and LISREL were used for descriptive and inferential analysis. The results of the study using the structural equation model indicate that there is a positive and significant relationship between brand equity and rural tourism development.


2020 ◽  
pp. 84-92

INTRODUCTION: The present study aimed to investigate the mediating role of Islamic work ethic in the relationship between spiritual intelligence and occupational self-efficacy in the Red Crescent relief workers. METHODS: This applied research was conducted based on a descriptive-survey design. The statistical population consisted of all Red Crescent relief workers in Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran (n=146). In total, 106 relief workers were selected using simple random sampling and the required data were collected through standard questionnaires. Finally, the collected data were analyzed in SPSS (version?) and Smart PLS software (version?). FINDINGS: Based on the results, there is a significant positive relationship between spiritual intelligence and occupational self-efficacy of Red Crescent relief workers and the Islamic work ethic is able to mediate this relationship. CONCLUSION: According to the findings, it can be concluded that it is possible to improve the occupational self-efficiency of relief workers through the development and reinforcement of spiritual intelligence and promotion and institutionalization of Islamic work ethic. Therefore, they will be able to play a more effective role in the achievement of organizational goals.


Author(s):  
Roya Sadat Alavi Pour ◽  

This study aims to investigate the role of innovation in the tourist attitude and improve the performance of the destination. In this regard, while reviewing the concepts of innovation, tourist attitude, and destination performance, using the structural equation modeling method, we examined the effect of innovation on tourist attitude and promotion of destination performance. The statistical population of this study includes tourists from historical places in Tehran, whose number is unlimited. The sample size was determined using the Krejcie-Morgan 384 sample size determination table, which was selected using simple random sampling. In order to collect data in this research, a questionnaire was used, the validity of which was confirmed as content validity by experts, and the validity of construction and structure by confirmatory factor analysis in Smart-pls software and its reliability using Cronbach's alpha coefficient, approved by a factor of 0.954. In order to analyze the data in this study, the Chlomogroff-Smirnov test was used for regular testing, and structural equation modeling was used to test the hypotheses. The results showed that innovation in services and marketing has a significant impact on tourist attitudes, marketing promotion, and destination performance. The results also show that the mediating role of marketing promotion on the impact of innovation on destination performance has not been confirmed.


2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Tanti Kustiari ◽  
Sumardjo Sumardjo ◽  
Margono Slamet ◽  
Prabowo Tjitropranoto

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor efektivitas penyuluhan terhadap kompetensi pembudidaya dalam meningkatkan produktivitas dan pendapatan, menganalisis pengaruh efektivitas penyuluhan terhadap kompetensi pembudidaya dalam meningkatkan produktivitas dan pendapatan dan merumuskan strategi pengembangan kompetensi pembudidaya dalam meningkatkan produktivitas dan pendapatan telah dilakukan pada tahun 2011. Jumlah responden adalah 200 orang pembudidaya rumput laut Gracillaria sp di Kabupaten Bekasi dan Brebes yang dipilih dengan cara unproporsional acak sederhana (simple random sampling). Analisis data dilakukan dengan descriptive statistic. Hubungan antara peubah penelitian dan model empiris digunakan analisis SEM (Structural Equation Model) dengan program LISREL. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan efektivitas penyuluhan berada pada kategori rendah, efektivitas penyuluhan berpengaruh nyata pada kompetensi pembudidaya dengan koefisien pengaruh sebesar 0,54 pada α = 0,05 dan efektivitas penyuluhan ditentukan oleh peran penyuluh, model komunikasi, keberfungsian penyuluhan. Strategi meningkatkan kompetensi pembudidaya dilakukan dengan cara mengefektifkan penyuluhan secara partisipatif, memperbesar intensitas penyuluhan dengan pendekatan kelompok, pendekatan pluralistik (keterpaduan) penyuluh PNS/petugas, penyuluh swadaya dan penyuluh swasta), berorientasi pada masa depan dan berkelanjutan.Tittle: The Effectiveness of Extention Influenced to The Competence of Farmers to Manage the Seaweed of Cultivated in Polyculture at The North Coastal of Java Island AreaThis study aims to identify the effectiveness of counseling on the competence of farmers in increasing productivity and revenue, analyze the effectiveness of the counseling competencies of farmers to enhance productivity and income, and formulate strategies for developing competence of farmers in increasing productivity and revenue was conducted in 2011. Two hundreds respondents from Gracillaria sp seaweed farmers in Bekasi and Brebes were selected by simple random Unproporsional (simple random sampling). Data analysis was done by descriptive statistics. The relationship between the study variables and the empirical model used analytical SEM (Structural Equation Model) with the LISREL program. The results show the effectiveness of counseling are in the low category, significant effect on the effectiveness of counseling competencies influence farmers with a coefficient of 0.54 at α = 0.05 and the effectiveness is determined by the role of counselor education, communication models, functioning extension. Strategies to increase the competence of farmers conducted by effecting participatory extension, increase the intensity of counseling with a team approach, pluralistic approaches (alignment) extension of civil servants/officers, extension organizations and private extension), future-oriented and sustainable.


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