Management Developments Research Articles

Biotechnology and crisis management developments during the COVID-19 pandemic: Comprehensive analysis

Over the period from 2020 to 2023, a four-year non-military battle drew to a close, marking the end of the COVID-19 pandemic that will be etched into history. During this time frame, policies and technologies aimed at combating the virus were developed, ultimately saving numerous lives and enhancing people's efficacy in battling the virus while demonstrating unwavering determination. However, some less mature biological nucleic acid technologies and some controversial policy bases are still being improved. Through the development of biotechnology levels and policies, the research and development of three mRNA vaccines, health codes and RT-PCR nucleic acid detection methods have greatly improved the efficiency of epidemic prevention and control. The government's policy of controlling speech and behavior at the initial stage of the outbreak brought people together to fight against the virus. These technologies are being researched to reduce the number of casualties and minimize losses. For example, circRNA or saRNA vaccines are still in the research stage. If these more advanced techniques are put into use, it will undoubtedly greatly increase the means of fighting against the virus. This is also the direction and key for future research and development.

Collective gifting

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsHuman resource management (HRM) can act as a lynchpin to support innovation within small- and medium-sized enterprises particularly through the support of gift/counter-gift relationship building.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Seasonal training

Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.FindingsThe seasonal tourism industry is seeking employees to undertake further training at their own expense, but without guaranteed work this is proving hard to encourage and utilize.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Workforce diversity: influence of task-related diversity of R&D employees on the development of organizational innovations: a gender perspective

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsResearch from Spain analyzed the influence of workforce diversity on an organization’s likelihood to develop organizational innovations. This paper provided three important results: First, employee diversity increases the firm’s ability to engage in organizational innovations. Second, the influence of each aspect of task-related diversity varies depending on the type of organizational innovation considered. Third, women play a different role in the production of non-technological innovations.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Managing emigration intentions: developing world study from Kosovo shows HCHRM policies can put the brakes on

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsResearchers in Kosovo found that although HCHRM does not directly influence emigration intentions in this developing nation, it has a positive impact on perceived organizational support (POS). In turn, this leads to higher job satisfaction. Therefore, the authors concluded that HCHRM indirectly influences emigration intentions via POS and job satisfaction.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

CPM and turnover intentions: dubai study of bankers explores mediating effects of employee motivation and job autonomy

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsA study from of 373 employees in Dubai’s banking industry concluded that the key predictors of employee motivation, job autonomy and turnover were continuous performance management (CPM) factors. The research also identified the mediation effects of employee motivation and job autonomy between CPM and turnover intention.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

The effect of job rotation and employee performance: the mediating role of HR strategy and training in the petrochemical industry

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsResearchers studied the effect of job rotation on employee performance in the Iranian petrochemical organization. They found that job rotation had a negative effect on employee performance, while training effectiveness and HR strategy positively mediated the relationship between job rotation and employee performance.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Perceived employability during global crises: career shocks and resources

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsWhen the unforeseen consequences coincide with a gain spiral, this is experienced as a positively valenced career shock, leading to positive views of employability. If they coincide with a loss spiral, then a negatively valenced career shock is triggered, leading to negative perceptions of employability.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Development of a Data Manager for Analyzing the Global Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines Using Data from 'Our World in Data'

Development of a Data Manager for Analyzing the Global Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines Using Data from 'Our World in Data'

Public service motivation and turnover intention: China study shows role of job satisfaction and career growth opportunity for public employees

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsIn a study of 587 public employees from China, researchers found that public service motivation (PSM) made workers less likely to leave their jobs. But the relation to turnover intention was partially mediated by job satisfaction. Career growth opportunity moderated the association between job satisfaction and turnover intention.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Australia and the impact of antiquated rostering practices: the case for HR analytics and evidenced-based human resource management

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsResearchers have demonstrated the inefficiency of antiquated rostering practices, which often use pen and paper, in Australian health services. They made the case for a modern approach integrating evidence-based human resource management (EBHRM), the LAMP model – an acronym referring to Logic, Analytics, Measurement, and Process, and HR analytics.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Inclusive leadership: Study shows benefits for employee wellbeing and performance in study of migrant workers in GCC countries

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsA study of the impact of inclusive leadership among supervisors and employees in GCC countries showed the mediating role of employee psychological capital in the relationship between inclusive leadership and employee performance and also in the relationship between inclusive leadership and employee well-being. The moderating effect of supervisor family motivation in the relationship between inclusive leadership and employee performance was also significant.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

The moderating role of employee participation in corporate volunteering: relationships at work, work meaningfulness and affective commitment

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsParticipation in CV strengthens the effect that PSS and PRW have on employees' AC. The link between PSS and AC is positively mediated by PRW.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Organizational resilience during COVID-19 pandemic: individual, group and organizational responses

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.Findings25 first-order concepts and 8 second-order themes are categorized into 4 aggregate dimensions at different unit levels; organizational, leadership, operational and individual.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Composing Serverless Azure Functions in NodeJS with MySQL Database Integration

This paper delves into the concept and implementation of serverless computing, particularly focusing on Azure Functions as a platform for deploying serverless applications. It introduces the notion of a Function app, a container that amalgamates functions into a single logical unit, thereby simplifying management, deployment, and resource sharing. Serverless computing is elucidated as Function as a Service (FaaS), a paradigm where business logic is executed in the form of functions without the need for manual infrastructure management. Azure Functions enables developers to host and execute business logic seamlessly, without the concerns of provisioning infrastructure. The platform supports a multitude of programming languages, including C#, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python, offering versatility in development approaches. The paper further explores the utilization of triggers, specifically HTTP triggers, for executing code in response to HTTP requests. It highlights the development process within Visual Studio Code, facilitated by the Azure Functions extension, which allows for the comprehensive creation and deployment of projects. Additionally, the distinction between Consumption service plans and App Service Plans is examined, along with the prerequisite of linking every function app to a storage account. Deployment methodologies, both locally and through the Azure portal, are outlined, along with the capabilities for monitoring logs via the Azure portal’s Monitor section. This comprehensive overview provides insights into leveraging Azure Functions for efficient, scalable, and manageable serverless application development.

Prioritizing mental health

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsMental health in the workplace is becoming an important focus at a time when many industries and businesses are struggling to deal with the instability and fragility of the global economy.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Job happiness: Mexican study shows influence of work flexibility through work-life balance and also gender moderation

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsResearch from Mexico has demonstrated the influence of work flexibility (WF) on workers’ job happiness (JH), through the work-life balance (WLB) as a mediating variable. Meanwhile, the results showed in the relation of WLB and JH, the increase in happiness was greater for women than for men.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Employee and manager’s emotional intelligence: the role of servant leadership climate in individual adaptive performance

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsA study of Tunisian managers, and team members, came to three conclusions: (1) employees’ emotional intelligence directly influences individual adaptive performance – which is the ability to adapt well to changing environments. (2) There is a direct influence of manager’s emotional intelligence on individual adaptive performance. (3) There is an indirect influence of emotional intelligence on individual adaptive performance through the mediation of servant leadership climate.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

CSR and happiness: Indonesian study from banking sector revealed positive effect of CSR involvement on employee wellbeing

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsA study from the financial sector in Indonesia showed that CrM (cause-related marketing) has a positive effect on employee happiness. This was especially the case when the employees were actively involved in the CrM.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.

Surviving the change

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsWhile jobs are being lost to AI and robotics across the global economy, and predominantly in manufacturing, there are many ways HR departments can support employees to develop human-unique skills to make them re-deployable in the long term.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.