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Job Insecurity, Work Environment, and Job Satisfaction: An Investigation with a Mediating Role of Job Stress

This quantitative study aims to investigate the impact of job insecurity and work environment on job satisfaction, with job stress serving as the mediating variable, within the context of a manufacturing company. Data were collected from 54 employees through questionnaire surveys. The findings reveal that job insecurity and work environment have a significant influence on job satisfaction, with work-related stress playing a significant mediating role. Interestingly, job insecurity and work environment do not directly affect job satisfaction, but their effects are mediated by job stress. These results shed light on the complex interplay of factors influencing job satisfaction and highlight the importance of addressing job stress to enhance overall employee well-being and satisfaction in the workplace.
 Highlights:
 
 Job stress mediates the relationship between job insecurity and work environment with job satisfaction.
 Quantitative study conducted in a manufacturing company with 54 employee participants.
 Findings emphasize the importance of addressing job stress to enhance employee well-being and satisfaction in the workplace.
 
 Keywords: Job Insecurity, Work Environment, Job Satisfaction, Job Stress, Mediation

The Nurturing Success: Unleashing Employee Motivation through Leadership, Training, and Job Satisfaction

This study examines the influence of Leadership, Training, and Job Satisfaction on employee motivation within PDAM Kediri. The research sample consists of 40 permanent employees from the company's office. Data was collected through surveys and questionnaires, and analyzed using validity and reliability tests, multiple regression analysis, t-tests, and an F-test. The results of the regression analysis demonstrate that Leadership, Training, and Job Satisfaction have a significant positive impact on employee motivation. Individually, each factor was found to significantly influence employee motivation. The coefficient of determination (R2) indicates that these variables explain 66.9% of the variance in work motivation. The findings underscore the importance of effective leadership, well-designed training programs, and fostering job satisfaction in enhancing employee motivation. By focusing on these factors, organizations can create a motivating work environment and improve overall employee engagement and performance. This study contributes to the existing literature by providing insights specific to the context of a drinking water company. The findings offer practical implications for leaders and managers in PDAM Kediri, enabling them to enhance employee motivation and contribute to the company's success. Future research should consider additional variables and broaden the scope to gain a comprehensive understanding of employee motivation in this industry.

GENERATIVE AI IN ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION: A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION

Purpose- The purpose of this study is to explore the application and potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) within the context of electricity distribution companies. The study aims to investigate how these advanced AI technologies, particularly Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), can address the sector's pressing challenges, such as load forecasting, power outage prediction, and preventive maintenance. Methodology- The study employs a qualitative case study methodology, providing an in-depth analysis of real-world applications of generative AI within electricity distribution companies. The selection of cases represents a wide variety of experiences and contexts, facilitated by both primary data collected through semi-structured interviews with key personnel within the organizations and secondary data derived from an extensive review of company reports, public documentation, and industry publications. The gathered data was systematically analyzed using thematic analysis to identify and report recurring patterns and themes. Findings- The analysis reveals that generative AI has been successfully implemented in various operational aspects of electricity distribution. The first case study presents how GANs have significantly improved load forecasting accuracy in an Eastern Turkish electricity distribution company. The second case study from Southern Turkey showcases how GANs have been used for predicting power outages, thereby aiding efficient resource allocation, reducing downtime, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Lastly, the third case from Northern Turkey demonstrates how generative AI has contributed to effective preventive maintenance of distribution equipment, improving overall system reliability. Conclusion- Based on the analysis findings, it may be concluded that generative AI holds transformative potential for the electricity distribution sector. While the implementation of these technologies is associated with challenges such as data privacy, security, and the requirement of technical expertise, the benefits in terms of improved accuracy, system reliability, and resource efficiency provide a strong justification for their adoption. The paper underlines the importance of an interdisciplinary collaboration between AI researchers, electrical engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers for furthering the adoption of these technologies. As the field of generative AI continues to evolve, it is expected to have an even greater impact on the electricity distribution sector, thereby opening up exciting opportunities for future research and application. Keywords: Generative artificial intelligence (ai), electricity distribution companies, generative adversarial networks (gans), load forecasting, outage prediction, preventive maintenance JEL Codes: M40, M41

AUDIT COMMITTEE FEATURES, SUSTAINABILITY DISCLOSURE, AND CORPORATE PERFORMANCE IN CHARLOTTE FINANCIAL SERVICE COMPANIES

This study delves into the intricate relationships between Audit Committee (AC) characteristics, sustainability disclosure standards, and corporate performance within the domain of Charlotte's Financial Services Companies. The primary objective is to investigate the complex interplay between AC attributes and the extent of sustainability-related data dissemination among financial entities based in Charlotte. Leveraging a comprehensive dataset spanning 2016 to 2020, covering 537 organizations, the study endeavors to unearth the fundamental mechanisms that underlie the connection between AC characteristics and sustainable disclosure practices. The findings of this study hold significant potential for shedding light on sustainability disclosure practices within Charlotte's financial sector. The central claim posits that robust ACs, emblematic of effective governance processes, may serve as conduits for elevating sustainability disclosure standards. This study introduces a pioneering paradigm, bridging the pivotal role of audit committee characteristics with sustainability disclosure requisites and corporate performance. Empirical support underpins the hypothesis of a positive association between select AC characteristics and the extent of sustainability disclosure. These findings provide actionable insights for managers and practitioners to cultivate specialized governance approaches that bolster sustainable disclosure, ultimately enhancing overall business well-being. By elucidating the intricate interplay between AC characteristics, sustainability disclosure, and company performance in the unique context of Charlotte's Financial Services Companies, this study advances our current understanding and adds to the growing body of research in corporate governance and sustainability strategies. The implications extend beyond Charlotte, offering a conceptual blueprint for fostering sustainable practices through effective governance structures in the financial services industry.

Associations between context and affect within the daily lives of cancer caregivers.

This study used ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to test the association between activity, location, and social company contexts with cancer caregivers' in-the-moment affect to identify precisely when and where to deliver psychological interventions for caregivers. Current cancer caregivers (N = 25) received 8 EMA prompts per day for 7 consecutive days. At each prompt, caregivers reported their current positive affect and negative affect, as well as what they were doing, where they were located, and who they were with. Multilevel logistic regressions tested the associations between caregivers' contexts with their own person-mean-centered state (concurrent momentary level) and trait (overall weekly average) positive or negative affect. Caregivers reported lower state negative affect, as well as higher state positive affect, when socializing (ps < .001), when at a public location (ps < .03), and when around their friends, family, spouse/partner, or care recipient (i.e., person with cancer, ps < .02), relative to when not endorsing the context. Caregivers also reported lower state negative affect when eating/drinking or engaging in leisure (ps < .01; but no parallel effects for state positive affect). Caregivers reported higher state negative affect while working, when at their workplace, or when around work colleagues (ps < .001) and lower state positive affect when at home or alone (ps < .03). Results suggest the pertinence of a behavioral activation framework to mitigate the emotional strain of caregiving. Interventions that facilitate caregivers' ability to socialize with a range of friends and family, including their loved one with cancer, outside of the home may have the strongest positive emotional impact.

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility in Digital Platform Companies

This research study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the literature on sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) within the context of digital platform companies. The analysis aims to uncover trends, gaps, and key contributors in this evolving intersection. By employing VOSviewer, a specialized bibliometric analysis tool, the study examines co-authorship networks, keyword co-occurrence, citation patterns, and publication trends. The findings shed light on the collaborative landscape, prevalent themes, influential works, and evolving research activity. The study's implications extend to academia, industry, and policy, guiding further research, informing business strategies, and fostering responsible practices in the digital economy.

Exploring sustainability management control system and eco-innovation matter sustainable financial performance: The role of supply chain management and digital adaptability in indonesian context

This research delves into the intricate dynamics of sustainable financial performance, driven by the interplay between Sustainable Management Control Systems (SMCS) and Eco-Innovation. Additionally, it evaluates the pivotal mediating roles of Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Digital Adaptability within this relationship, specifically within the context of Indonesian companies. Employing a survey methodology via carefully designed questionnaires, responses were collected from managerial representatives of the companies. The results underscore the significance of most hypotheses, revealing a notable influence of SMCS and eco-innovation on sustainable financial performance. However, some hypotheses regarding the mediating role of SCM and digital adaptability exhibit mixed outcomes. These findings emphasize the essential roles of SCM and digital adaptability in amplifying the effects of SMCS and eco-innovation on sustainable financial performance. Nevertheless, the intricate interdependencies suggest the presence of other influential factors affecting the relationship between digital adaptability and sustainable financial performance, warranting further exploration. The study's limitations include its focus on Indonesian organizations, reliance on self-reported data with response bias potential, cross-sectional design lacking causality establishment, and unexplored alternative mediating variables. This study enriches managerial decision-making and contributes valuable insights to sustainability management, especially in Indonesia, opening new avenues for academic research and inquiry.

Beyond the Employee Journey: Co-design to foster change

This article will uncover a project where an employee journey served as a starting point for a wider corporate transformation. What made this project unique was that we involved blue-collar workers, who are perhaps not the most common participants in co-design workshops. Our project is illustrated through our sharing of the company context as well as the relevant project phases, and we conclude with insights and learnings.

Environmental innovation and corporate sustainability: evidence-based systematic literature review

PurposeSustainability at the corporate level is interpreted as the approach capable of creating prosperity over long-term horizons through targeted strategic integration, sustainable business system and societal transitions, beyond economic growth, along with environmental quality and social equity. In this context, this article aims to explore the interplay of the relationship between environmental innovation and corporate sustainability.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted in the Web of Science and Scopus databases for the last six decades to explore the proposed relationship. Data were selected on August 2, 2020, and the analysis period lasted until July 20, 2021. A research protocol consistent with the methodological rigor required in conducting an SLR was prepared for the mapping and analysis of relevant research.FindingsIn the last five years, there has been an evolution in research related to green innovation in supply chain management. Based on this evolution, there is a growing concern with the development of sustainable business models, taking into account the motivation to adopt green innovation practices aimed at corporate image. The purpose lies in verifying the organizational capabilities in achieving corporate sustainability practices and economic performance. The results show a greater concentration of studies exploring (1) sustainable business models, (2) the complexity of the sustainability tripod balance, in addition to (3) organizational strategies based on green and competitive practices.Originality/valueFew works explored the context of small and medium-sized companies, especially those located in emerging and underdeveloped countries. This opens up a promising field of research. The main contributions of this article are related to (1) the presentation of a portfolio of theoretical and methodological approaches on the subject, which allows the exploration of the possibilities of empirical studies; and (2) showing the current status of research on environmental innovation and its impact on corporate sustainability. This article explores the interplay of the relationship between environmental innovation and corporate sustainability and brings state-of-the-art research about the theme.

The Impact of Learning Organization on Intrapreneurship: The Case of Jordanian Pharmaceutics

Due to the competitive and uncertain environment nowadays, organizations could respond to these environmental factors effectively by being more learning-oriented, where individuals and teams are encouraged to constantly learn and grow and knowledge is shared and disseminated throughout the organization. This may allow the organization to better understand its environment and respond to changing circumstances in a more effective and efficient way. By improving the organization towards learning organization, the organization could continuously improve its ability to adapt and change through the acquisition and application of new knowledge and skills. Moreover, intrapreneurship could assist organizations in adapting to internal and external environmental changes, which in turn could help firms to innovate and revitalize their businesses. To actualize this study, data were gathered from 263 managers in Jordanian pharmaceutical companies. The collected data were coded against SPSS 25, then normality, validity, and reliability were tested and multiple regressions were used to examine the hypotheses. Thus, this research found an effect for learning organization dimensions (supportive learning environment, concrete learning processes and practices, leadership that reinforces learning, and creating learning structures) on intrapreneurship the context of Jordanian pharmaceutical companies.

ERP System Evaluation in the Defense Industry: A Hybridized Spherical Fuzzy AHP-Codas Approach

Design/methodology/approach: Converting data into information and its diffusion along all organization units has become a vital survival skill. At this point, an ERP system provides an invisible network among a company’s internal and external stakeholders and plays a strategic role. Moreover, ERP systems offer some advantages. For example, integrating financial, customer, and order information, speeding up production processes, and reducing stock level and order lead time. Therefore, we propose an integrated spherical fuzzy-analytical hierarchy process (SF-AHP) and spherical fuzzy-combinative distance-based assessment (SF-CODAS) framework to prioritize the best ERP software provider for the defense industry. Purpose: Despite having the advantages mentioned above, some crucial aspects must be considered while selecting an ERP package. Factors such as high cost, difficulty in installation, and security threats can be very challenging. The latter issue needs special care in the defense industry. This study aims to design an evaluation framework for the ERP selection problem in the sector. Findings: One of the pivoting defense companies in Turkey is chosen as a case study. Seven ERP systems are evaluated with the proposed model. The results show that the proposed model can be successfully implemented in a defense company context. Furthermore, a sensitivity analysis proves the robustness of the approach to varying threshold parameters in CODAS and different fuzzy weighting approaches. Originality/value: The defense professionals prioritize a different set of selection criteria than conventional manufacturing firms. The study provides a rare holistic framework for the defense industry using a hybridized SF-AHP-CODAS technique. Thus, the study may serve as reference work for the researchers and decision-makers during the digitalization journey of defense firms.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE AS A SIGNIFICANT STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT TO PROMOTING PROFITABILITY: A STUDY IN UAE

The aim of this study is to objectively investigate how board size, firm size, and firm age impact the financial performance of organizations listed in Dubai. A quantitative technique was employed using a sample of 40 non-financial firms listed on the Dubai Stock Exchange for the fiscal year 2022. This selected group of businesses is expected to provide valuable data to achieve the study's objectives and address the relevant research questions. The results of the research shed light on the relationship between the variables of interest through data analysis and statistical testing. It was found that the size of the board has minimal to no influence on the financial performance of the sampled companies. However, the study revealed a significant and positive correlation between company age and size and firm performance, as measured by ROA. It suggests that as businesses develop over time and increase in size, they tend to demonstrate higher levels of profitability. These findings emphasize the importance of considering factors other than board size when examining the connection between corporate governance characteristics and firm performance. Other organizational attributes, such as age and size, exert a more substantial influence on financial performance, even if board size may not be a significant driver. Within the context of Dubai-listed companies, these findings provide valuable insights into the nature of corporate governance and its impact on firm performance. The results of this study underscore the need for a comprehensive understanding of corporate governance processes and their effects on financial outcomes.

Domains of innovation intent: A key leadership responsibility

Scholars from multiple domains recognize that innovation is not always led by customers. However, while the theory of market driving behavior, and its sister theories in other disciplines have provoked great research and progress in understanding, most recent studies focus on contexts in which market driving behavior occurs without intentionality, or through a collective, or agents outside the incumbent company's context. This essay reflects on the ways that large established companies evolve to become intentional about driving markets. Based on a series of longitudinal, prospective studies of breakthrough innovation in large established companies, observations are offered regarding the practices that companies developed over time to commercialize breakthrough innovations that, by virtue of their new to the world performance features, have the potential to create new markets.

Impact of Lava-Jato Operation on the financial performance of brazilian companies: an event study

This article aims to analyze the impact of Operation Lava-Jato, promoted by the Federal Police of Brazil, on the financial performance of companies listed on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (B3) from 2014 to 2017. This operation revealed the greatest scandal of political corruption in the country, with large amounts of public money transferred to cartels, politicians, and large Brazilian corporations in corruption schemes over the years. Data were collected from 106 Brazilian publicly traded companies related to ten different economic sectors. Documentary research was conducted on financial reports, and information was extracted from 11 different financial variables on the Bloomberg platform. The variable that measured the impact of Lava-Jato Operation was selected considering the increase in the volume of financial information disclosed, and the performance was evaluated by the variable stock price return. Data were analyzed by regression with panel data. The variables that affected financial performance were: multiplicative dummy of the first period, stock price, company size, risk, composition of permanent assets/indebtedness, and permanent assets. This article contributes to understanding the financial context of Brazilian companies, in the face of political and economic instability and corruption. Fluctuations in stock prices in the period studied, given the news released about corruption in Brazil, become a warning for companies to understand the importance of disclosing their financial information to obtain company credibility. Thus, facing the financial market, companies could protect themselves by presenting an emphasis based on financial efficiency, transparency, productivity and the professionalization of their practices.

Strategic Organizational Sustainability in the Age of Sustainable Development Goals

This study aims to explore the implementation of sustainability strategies in Portuguese SMEs. The methodology used in this study is qualitative, and it was carried out via multiple case studies, through interviews, with companies located in Portugal. The interviewed companies revealed their management practices regarding sustainable innovation and a business model focused on sustainable economic, social, and environmental criteria. Regarding the management of sustainable innovation, we assessed the interviewed companies as having accommodative and proactive strategies. Consequently, measures were presented at the level of sustainable management that companies may implement in their operations involving the participation of various stakeholders. This study is original not only for being exclusively related to SMEs but also because it is the first to consider the context of Portuguese companies, thereby contributing to the existing literature on this subject.

Quantitative dynamics of design thinking and creativity perspectives in company context

This study is intended to provide in-depth insights into how design thinking and creativity issues are understood and possibly evolve in the course of design discussions in a company context. For that purpose, we use the seminar transcripts of the Design Thinking Research Symposium 12 (DTRS12) dataset “Tech-centred Design Thinking: Perspectives from a Rising Asia,” which are primarily concerned with how Korean companies implement design thinking and what role designers currently play. We employed a novel method of information processing based on constructed dynamic semantic networks to investigate the seminar discussions according to company representatives and company size. We compared the quantitative dynamics in two seminars: the first involved managerial representatives of four companies, and the second involved specialized designers and management of a design center of single company. On the basis of dynamic semantic networks, we quantified the changes in four semantic measures—abstraction, polysemy, information content, and pairwise word similarity—in chronologically reconstructed individual design-thinking processes. Statistical analyses show that design thinking in the seminar with four companies, exhibits significant differences in the dynamics of abstraction, polysemy, and information content, compared to the seminar with the design center of single company. Both the decrease in polysemy and abstraction and the increase in information content in the individual design-thinking processes in the seminar with four companies indicate that design managers are focused on more concrete design issues, with more information and less ambiguous content to the final design product. By contrast, specialized designers manifest more abstract thinking and appear to exhibit a slightly higher level of divergence in their design processes. The results suggest that design thinking and creativity issues are articulated differently depending on designer roles and the company size.

Managers' and employees' experiences of how managers' wellbeing impacts their leadership behaviours in Swedish small businesses.

There is a growing interest in managers' wellbeing due to the observed associations between their wellbeing and leadership behaviours, and between leadership behaviours and employees' wellbeing. However, it is still unclear how managers' wellbeing influences their practiced leadership across different workplace contexts, which specific behaviours are affected, and how this varies across time. The purpose of this study was therefore to explore managers' and employees' experiences and perceptions regarding the consequences of managers' wellbeing for their leadership behaviours in small businesses. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 39 participants (20 managers and 19 employees) working at 12 Swedish small firms, and analysed using content analysis. The findings show that managers were more constructive when they felt well, and more passively destructive when unwell. Variations in managers' wellbeing influenced their mood, energy level, and performance, as well as the company's working climate. However, these destructive leadership variations did not have a substantial impact, because several protective factors were present. This study shows that the wellbeing of managers in small businesses has perceptible consequences for their leadership behaviours. The study also shows that sustained leadership behaviours may coexist with temporary variations of these behaviours on a constructive-destructive continuum depending on the leader's wellbeing. Overall, the findings contribute to a more nuanced and dynamic understanding of how the interaction between managers' wellbeing and their behaviours unfolds in the particular context of small companies.

CONTEMPORARY THEORIES OF LEADERSHIP WITH THE CHALLENGES FOR THE LEADER’S PERFORMANCE

The purpose of this article is to present the results of a study that delved into the challenges of leadership development in contemporary times. The study had two specific objectives: to investigate key themes for leadership development in the current context of companies and organizations and to identify emerging trends, challenges and new themes around the topic of leadership. The article makes use of a literature review that covers studies on the subject, emphasizing the main theoretical, methodological and conceptual approaches. The study also identifies the necessary attributes of competent leadership styles needed to respond to the current business and organizational context. In addition, it highlights new challenges and concerns related to the topic of leadership. Study results provide valuable insights into the issues and challenges faced by business leaders, which can be used to develop new research agendas and approaches in the field.

Assuming the Challenge of Developing Research Projects in Occupational Health Nursing.

In today's society of uncertainty, we are witnessing a transformation of the economic, social, demographic, digital, ecological, and employment model, which faces unforeseen challenges. These challenges require reflecting beyond their consequences, and new workplace risks call for a debate on solutions beyond traditional ones. In the specific context of companies, the main functions of occupational health nursing are to prevent, promote, protect, and restore workers' health. The integration of research into nursing practice entails the better implementation of scientific advances. Although in the real world of professional nursing practice, there is a discrepancy between the knowledge obtained through research and clinical practice, practicing based on care plans, solid practice guidelines, and scientific evidence is a maxim.

Making martial politics palatable: constructing neoliberal feminist subjects in arms manufacturers’ social media feeds

ABSTRACT In this article, I examine social media output from three of the largest arms manufacturers (by profit): Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon, all based in the United States. I ask: how, if at all, are women represented? What do these representations do? To answer these questions, I examine all of the tweets sent by these manufacturers over a three-month period and find that the Twitter content (1) normalizes women within the company context, (2) presents the companies as empowering and inspiring, and (3) shows the companies to be places for individual women to succeed. Central to all of these representations is intersectionality, with the companies depicting women of color frequently, especially Black women. I argue that the social media output of arms manufacturers helps to “make possible” the arms trade by presenting these companies as neoliberal, multicultural feminist beacons of social progress, rendering ambivalent criticisms about the suffering inflicted by their products.