Different Types Of Organizations Research Articles

The harmful side of absent leaders: Multifactor leadership and employees’ job-stress-related presenteeism

Abstract This study tests the role of the full range leadership model’s leadership styles in employees’ job-stress-related presenteeism (JSRP). Further, the study tests a model that introduces mediating variables in the relationship between absent leaders and JSRP. Employees from four different types of organizations: police (N = 148), public service (N = 479, not-for-profit (N = 96), and construction (N = 214) completed the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire on their direct supervisor, as well as a self-report measures of JSRP, psychological distress, and work–life balance. Correlations and hierarchical linear regression models showed that laissez-faire leadership had the strongest influence on JSRP for all four organizations. The parallel mediation model results showed that both employee psychological distress and work–life balance partially mediated the relationship between laissez-faire leadership style and employees’ JSRP. These results underscore the importance of looking at absent leaders and how they affect employees negatively.

On the Development History of the Human Names Concept in English Language and Culture

Throughout the whole space of language, in every word, in its semantics, sentence structure and the organization of different types of discourse "one can detect the traces of man". Anthroponyms play a special role among the ways of linguistic representation of a person. In the article the authors investigate the history of the development of the concept of human names in English linguoculture.

LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES FROM ENTREPRENEURS IN SOUTH KOREA AND THAILAND

AbstractThe author is a senior researcher at the Management as a Liberal Art Research Institute. He recounts his recent research as a result of travels through Asia, regarding entrepreneurship and leadership in South Korea and Thailand, where he “had the opportunity to meet entrepreneurs and learn how they manage and lead their organizations.” He and a translator “traveled across large cities, small towns, and the countryside, meeting people who founded different types of organizations. We spoke to 30 entrepreneurs in South Korea and 42 entrepreneurs in Thailand who represented a wide range of missions, from for‐profit organizations to social enterprises.” He notes that “Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism are all important influences in South Korea, and have helped shape Korean identity and culture.” In Thailand, “Thai entrepreneurs told us that they do not see themselves as leaders. However, they described specific characteristics and behaviors they perceive to be associated with leaders and leadership.” Commonalities of characteristics and behaviors for both sets of entrepreneurs were, in his words, Ethical/virtue Moral character/morality; Benevolent/kindness; Compassionate/compassion; Promote welfare of others/authentic regard for people; Seek the greater good/genuine care for society; Mindful/mindfulness.

Standardization Gaps in European Disaster Management

Abstract The management of large-scale disasters, caused for example by natural hazards, industrial accidents or terror attacks, requires collaboration of different types of organizations. The organizations can use different equipment and tools, follow different strategies and procedures, or have different understandings of relevant terms. These differences, increasingly complex when it comes to international cooperation, can cause severe lack of interoperability that can result in vital time delays. An approach to increase interoperability in European disaster management is to standardize solutions, such as technical tools, procedures or terminology. However, standardization is not always trivial, in some cases it is impossible, in others there are challenges to overcome. In context of an EU initiative to facilitate and push standardization across all fields of European disaster management, an initial step was to gather standardization gaps in a comprehensive manner. Standardization gaps are the result of comparing end-users’ standardization needs with existing standards. Selected results of the gap analysis are presented in this article, and put into context of the general structure of disaster management standardization. Related challenges such as the proper involvement of all relevant stakeholders, and specific characteristics of the disaster management domain are addressed, and suggestions for a way forward are provided.

Do OKRs help employees collaborate and innovate?

PurposeThis study aims to determine whether and how objectives and key results (OKRs) help employees collaborate and innovate.Design/methodology/approachA total of 295 executives and operational staff from two types of organizations – large corporations and start-ups – that have adopted OKRs were interviewed. Content analysis was performed.FindingsBased on the opinions of executives and operational staff from both large organizations and start-ups, OKRs encouraged employee collaboration and innovation.Research limitations/implicationsThis study adopted a qualitative method; thus, the generalizability of the results might be limited. Therefore, more samples are required for statistical testing in future studies.Practical implicationsManagers can adopt OKRs and use them to encourage employee collaboration and innovation. OKRs should not be linked to employee compensation and clear and challenging goals should be set.Originality/valueThis study enhances the existing knowledge boundary, as to the best of the authors’ knowledge, no study has investigated the effect of OKRs on employee collaboration and innovation in two different types of organizations: large organizations and start-ups.

What contributes to the collaborative network of emergency information release? A case study of COVID-19 response in China

ABSTRACT Transparent and proactive emergency communication plays a crucial role in effectively responding to public crises. The effectiveness of emergency management throughout a crisis event depends on the organizations the local government collaborates with in information release. This study reviewed the institutional basis of Chinese emergency information release and explored the mechanism of collaborative networks in press conferences through the Exponential Random Graph Model (ERGM). The findings suggest that (1) local governments in China are gradually forming the whole-of-society pattern of emergency information release by establishing network structures with multiple triangulations across different types of organizations, irrespective of their jurisdictional level; (2) while an emergency response plan defines the responsibilities of certain organizations, in practice, network actors extend beyond these designations; (3) past collaborations have a lasting impact on subsequent ones, and the key participants in emergency response tend to create path dependence through long-term collaboration.

Unveiling the spirit of publicness: Conceptualization and validation of a publicness perceptions scale

This study theoretically and empirically tests a Publicness Perceptions Scale (PPS). Our goal is to understand the dimensions of publicness as interpreted by individuals working within different types of organizations, and the extent to which these perceptions vary across sectors. A two-study design with independent samples is used. Based on a literature review supported by an expert’s survey and original empirical data, the PPS is constructed and validated. In Study 1, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) indicated the PPS is composed of five reliable factors: (1) perceived ownership, funding, and political control; (2) perceived market control; (3) perceived legality and equity; (4) perceived accountability, and (5) perceived transparency. In Study 2, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) suggests a second-order single PPS factor. Study 2 also demonstrates the scale’s convergent, discriminant, and incremental validities. The paper concludes with theoretical, empirical, and practical advantages of the new PPS scale.

An Evaluation of Digital Marketing in Critique

Opinions on a few current and forthcoming marketing trends are discussed in this article. Recent literature and events in the business sector serve as the basis for the material. The study's foundation is secondary data. The research utilises published and online literary sources. Numerous papers, studies, reports, newspapers, magazines, webpages, and online data have all been examined. In India, there has been a significant shift towards digitization. More and more consumers are turning to the internet instead of traditional or conventional means while looking for the greatest offer from suppliers around India. We found in this study that digital marketing services, including search engine optimisation (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), content marketing, influencer marketing, content automation, e-commerce marketing, campaign marketing, and social media marketing, can be very beneficial to businesses. These services are also becoming more and more common as technology advances and include e-books, optical discs, games, and social media optimisation. It has been shown that Facebook and WhatsApp have connected us all, and that social media's growing popularity is giving digital marketers new ways to reach out to consumers online. Understanding why consumers produce content about a brand or shop is crucial because it gives us a better understanding of the factors that drive user behaviour. Digital marketing is very economical and beneficial to the company's bottom line. This study supports the notion that understanding the social media platforms that a company's target market uses is another important component of successful online marketing. It is possible to analyse the efficacy of Internet marketing in relation to various businesses. The study may be expanded to examine internet marketing strategies tailored to different types of organisations. Keywords: - Digital marketing, social media, internet, marketing trends, and digitization

Organizational Knowledge and Knowledge Management - A New Framework

The transition of firms from the Resource-based view (RBV) to the Knowledge-based view (KBV) where knowledge is viewed as the principal resource for value creation and sustainable competitive advantage created a renewed interest among researchers to understand knowledge per se, and the concept of organizational knowledge. This interest has further been fueled by the advent of the concept of Knowledge Management (KM). With some discussions on knowledge, this paper presents a new framework for organizational knowledge and the knowledge flow within the firm. The author has pointed out that most of the research on KM has been with the firm as a business organization (where the focus is on short-term return on investment) and that is the reason many KM initiatives often stop at IT-based initiatives or fail, and fuel the fear that KM is simply just another fad. Many KM models and frameworks present KM best practices without addressing the contextual differences between organizations. In this paper, the author has presented a knowledge perspective of four different types of organizations based on their knowledge manipulation activities and suggests that KM programs need to be custom designed to cater to the different needs of the different types of organizations. The author has also suggested a new KM framework based on the dynamics of knowledge that organizations are facing today. The author developed the two frameworks during the implementation of KM initiatives at the Defence Research & Development Laboratory, Hyderabad, a premier research institution under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, during the years 1999 to 2003.

Leveraging natural language processing techniques to explore the potential impact of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Debates on controversial policies often stimulate extensive discourse, which is difficult to interpret objectively. Political science scholars have begun to use new textual data analysis tools to illuminate policy debates, yet these techniques have been little leveraged in the international business literature. We use a combination of natural language processing, network analysis and trade data to shed light on a high-profile policy debate—the EU’s recently enacted Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). We leverage these novel techniques to analyze business inputs to the EU’s public consultation, differentiating between different types of organizations (companies, trade associations, non-EU actors) and nature of impact (direct, indirect, potential). Although there are similarities in key concerns, there are also differences, both across sectors and between collective and individual actors. Key findings include the fact that collective actors and indirectly affected sectors tended to be less concerned about the negative impacts of the new measure on international relations than individual firms and those directly affected. Firms’ home country also impacted on their positions, with EU-headquartered and foreign-owned companies clustering separately. Our research highlights the potential of natural language processing techniques to help better understand the positions of business in contentious debates and inform policy making.

Applications of generative AI and future organizational performance: The mediating role of explorative and exploitative innovation and the moderating role of ethical dilemmas and environmental dynamism

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is one of the popular AI technologies which can produce multiple kinds of contents including music, text, image, as well as synthetic data. As GenAI technology can produce various forms of contents, organizations must face ethical dilemmas as to where this technology is likely to be used. Organizations do not want to compromise their ethical standards and compliance policies. Against this backdrop, the aim of this study is to examine if GenAI technology could improve the future performance of the organizations. This study deployed ethical dilemmas and environmental dynamism as two moderators acting on different linkages between adoption of GenAI and organizational future performance. With the help of literature review and theories, a theoretical model has been developed conceptually which was validated using PLS-SEM technique with the feedback of 326 responses from different types of organizations. This study found that the adoption of GenAI could improve exploratory and exploitative innovation under the moderating effects of environmental dynamism and ethical dilemmas. Moreover, it highlighted that the application of GenAI could improve organizational performance.

To Study the Effect of Job Satisfaction on the Performance of Academic Faculties Working in Private Colleges and Private Universities in Indore

The objective of the existing study was to examine the impact of job satisfaction on the performance of employees working in private colleges and universities in Indore, India. To achieve this, questionnaires were distributed to a total of 60 employees, out of which 54 responses were received and considered as the sample from private colleges and universities in Indore. An equal number of employees (n = 54) were randomly selected from different types of organizations, including undergraduate and postgraduate colleges, as a comparison group. The study utilized a self-constructed questionnaire based on the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ-quick form) developed by Weiss et al. (1967), as well as a self-constructed Performance Evaluation Form (PRF). Initially, the reliability of both instruments was assessed to determine the significance of the scales. The study findings indicated a significant correlation between the type of occupation and job satisfaction. Moreover, a positive relationship between job satisfaction and employee performance was also observed. Therefore, the study concluded that satisfied employees performed better compared to dissatisfied employees, thus playing a significant role in the advancement of their organizations. Consequently, it is crucial for every organization to adopt specific strategies and methods to motivate and ensure employee satisfaction, thereby promoting high performance.

Bridge-to-Home: A Case Study of the Mutually Reinforcing Benefits of Patient Engagement-Focused Quality Improvement Initiatives for Transitions out of Hospital.

The Bridge-to-Home program was launched as a 16-month collaborative from 2018 to 2020 to improve care transitions out of hospital using a patient engagement-focused quality improvement (QI) initiative. Teams that participated in the collaborative were able to implement elements of the patient-oriented care transitions bundle, improve experience of care transitions and increase capacity for patient engagement for both patient partners and providers. In this article, we highlight three case studies of teams in different types of organizations with different levels of patient engagement maturation. Key enablers and barriers are identified with a specific lens on engagement efforts to co-produce changes in the processes and experience of care. These cases illustrate that providing support for patient engagement when leading a QI initiative is mutually reinforcing, where patient engagement and QI support and strengthen each other, resulting in increased success of the quality initiative and increased capacity for patient engagement.

Hybrid organisations and governance systems: the case of the European Space Agency

ABSTRACT The constitutive organisations of governance systems tend to multiply and diversify over time. In parallel, a tendency toward homophily favours the creation of clusters of homogeneous organisations. Yet, few systems drift to the point of disconnection or dislocation. Several remain sufficiently cohesive to allow adaptation and other complex properties to emerge. To maintain equilibrium between order and chaos, some organisations must create bridges between otherwise homogeneous groups. This paper argues that hybrid organisations are ideally suited for this role. By their nature, hybrids share characteristics with different types of organisations in global governance, allowing them to overcome strict homophily and create bridges across clusters. Hybrids benefit from acting as brokers and in doing so, they facilitate the exchange of material and ideational resources across the governance system. Even if it is not their intention, they contribute to holding governance systems together and counterbalance the effect of homophily. We illustrate this argument by examining the space governance system and the hybrid nature, bridging activities, and brokerage role of the European Space Agency.

Generalized nomogram for determining the type of structure and composition of fire-resistant polymer composite materials with fire-retardant fillers

A generalized nomogram for designing the type of structure and compositions of dispersion-filled polymer composite materials (DFPCM) with flame retardant fillers having high combustion resistance and a high oxygen index (OI) is proposed on the example of polymer composite based on ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) and magnesium hydroxide of EcoPyrene brand. The nomogram combines into a single whole the previously obtained dependencies for the calculation and organization of different types of structure of DFPCM and data on combustion resistance and OI values.

SpaceANOVA: Spatial Co-occurrence Analysis of Cell Types in Multiplex Imaging Data Using Point Process and Functional ANOVA.

Multiplex imaging platforms have enabled the identification of the spatial organization of different types of cells in complex tissue or the tumor microenvironment. Exploring the potential variations in the spatial co-occurrence or colocalization of different cell types across distinct tissue or disease classes can provide significant pathological insights, paving the way for intervention strategies. However, the existing methods in this context either rely on stringent statistical assumptions or suffer from a lack of generalizability. We present a highly powerful method to study differential spatial co-occurrence of cell types across multiple tissue or disease groups, based on the theories of the Poisson point process and functional analysis of variance. Notably, the method accommodates multiple images per subject and addresses the problem of missing tissue regions, commonly encountered due to data-collection complexities. We demonstrate the superior statistical power and robustness of the method in comparison with existing approaches through realistic simulation studies. Furthermore, we apply the method to three real data sets on different diseases collected using different imaging platforms. In particular, one of these data sets reveals novel insights into the spatial characteristics of various types of colorectal adenoma.

A Holistic Evaluation of BIM Implementation Barriers in the Indian Construction Industry: Pre- and Post-Adoption Perspectives

ABSTRACT The existing Building Information Modelling (BIM) research does not provide a holistic understanding of pre- and post-adoption barriers to its implementation, especially in developing countries such as India, where BIM adoption lags. First, a total of 32 barriers to BIM implementation were identified after a comprehensive literature review. Second, after discussion with experts, the barriers were classified into 23 pre- and 21 post-adoption barriers. Next, the barriers were ranked based on 218 completed survey responses from professionals working in 125 organizations in the Indian construction industry. Finally, an independent samples t-test was conducted to understand differences in the perceptions of different groups of participants. The top five pre-adoption barriers were (1) high hardware costs, (2) high software costs, (3) low adoption across the supply chain, (4) low market support, and (5) unclear benefit evaluation. In comparison, the top five post-adoption barriers were (1) high ongoing cost (license renewal, training cost, etc.), (2) shortage of skills and expertise, (3) unclear benefit evaluation, (4) client’s lack of understanding, and (5) user resistance. Moreover, clients, contractors and consultants shared different views on very few barriers, which shows that these barriers are prevalent across different types of organizations in the Indian construction industry.

Industry 4.0 technologies as a motivator for the circular economy in foodtechs: A stakeholder perspective

AbstractThis study aims to analyze the Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies as motivators to circular economy (CE) in the Brazilian foodtech sector via most relevant stakeholders. The study focuses on specific startups in the foodtech sector in the Brazilian context, offering a unique perspective on a relevant niche. It explores how I4.0 technologies are fundamental in the practices adopted by foodtechs, indicating an innovative approach aligned with technological trends. About the methodology, it was carried out through interviews with nine managers of foodtechs. Other sources of data collect have been used, such as reports, presentations, folders, products catalogs, consultations in companies sites, Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and videos on the Companies YouTube. The results show that: (i) the I4.0 technologies are fundamental in the practices adopted by the foodtechs; (ii) the CE being internalized, supported by I4.0; (iii) CE is made possible by gathering synergy and co‐participation from stakeholders which are strategic and relevant to foodtechs; (iv) innovation factor is present in the adoption of I4.0, in the operationalization of the practices of CE and in the production of synergy among the stakeholders relevant to foodtechs; (v) the creation of new markets is also a consequence of the adoption of I4.0, the adoption of CE and the articulation of stakeholders in the context analyzed; (vi) virtualize and regenerate are the most strengthened strategies at the sphere of the analyzed foodtechs; (vii) IoT, Big Data and integration of ubiquitous and intelligent components in supply chains are the highlighted artifacts in the making of CE practices at foodtechs levels; (viii) foodtechs of food producers have shown a greater synergy and articulation of stakeholders to the success of CE supported by I4.0. The contribution of the study is associated to the legitimation of I4.0 technologies as motivators to the adoption of CE and the engagement of stakeholders to successful circular business models. The study used a qualitative approach and collected data through interviews with nine startups in Brazil. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the data. The limitations of the study include the small sample size and the focus on startups in one country. Future research should aim to explore the integration of I4.0 and the CE in larger samples, across multiple countries, and involving different types of organizations. Additionally, the study highlights the need for government support for startups in the form of funding, incentives, and regulations, as well as the importance of education and training programs to develop skills related to I4.0 and the CE. Overall, the research objectives are to understand the opportunities and challenges of I4.0 and CE integration in startups and to provide insights for policymakers and practitioners on how to foster sustainable business practices. The specificity of your study in exploring the relationship between the CE and I4.0 technologies in Brazilian foodtechs is a unique contribution. Many studies may focus on broader industries or international contexts, while yours delves into a specific, relevant niche.

Knowledge Management and Intellectual Property in the Organization

This paper aims to demonstrate the interrelationship between knowledge management and intellectual property management in the organization as a prerequisite for achieving and maintaining competitiveness in different types of organizations. Knowledge subject to management can refer to both processes of creation of intellectual property objects and in terms of their market realization. Among the characteristics of this type of intellectual property knowledge is that it is concentrated in experts in the field, either internal or external to an organisation, and that the intellectual property legislation and market are dynamic. These are just some of the premises justifying the importance of managing this knowledge for the purpose of maintaining the competitive advantage of organisations that own intellectual property assets. The author’s thesis is that the management of an organisation’s intellectual assets inherently involves the management of knowledge associated with them, but knowledge management itself is not limited to that associated with intellectual property. An interdisciplinary methodology is used, the approach is from the general to the particular. Complex, systemic, and structural approaches are used as well as the methods of analysis and synthesis.

Concerning Personality Tests and Human Resource Performance: Wataseuake.com Analysis System Literature Review

The potential of personality tests to enhance HR management and worker output has attracted a lot of interest. The Wataseuake.com Analysis System is a novel approach to assessing employees' personalities that makes use of adaptive testing processes, cutting-edge algorithms, and real-time data analytics. Integrating AI and ML allows us to evaluate the system's reliability and validity in comparison to widely used personality tests while also addressing privacy and ethics concerns. The research also discusses the constraints and future advancements in human resource management, as well as the long-term effects of using the Wataseuake.com Analysis System in different types of organizations. Future enhancements and customization options for the system are also addressed. This study adds to the ongoing discussion on how to enhance modern human resource practices by synthesizing existing research, calling attention to knowledge gaps, and discussing the real-world implications of this innovative strategy. The results imply that improving our knowledge of employee characteristics may improve recruiting, teamwork, and output. modern human resource practices by integrating previous research, highlighting gaps in knowledge, and providing insights into the practical consequences of this new approach. In this article, we will look at how personality testing has affected employment performance. It looks at the validity, reliability, and ethical concerns of these tests from a psychometric perspective. The findings of the research imply that a better grasp of employee personalities might boost recruitment efforts, collaboration, and productivity. Insights from the review help plan future studies.