Human Side Research Articles

Understanding the human side of green hospitality management

• The ‘human side’ of more sustainable hospitality management is approached. • Direct relationship between green training and environmental performance is explored. • Mediating effect of green competencies between green training and performance. • Mediating effect of environmental management maturity between green training and performance. • Moderating effect of environmental commitment between environmental maturity and performance. Green training is considered as crucial factor in green human resource management, stimulating environmental performance in an organisation. However, the effects of environmental training on the performance of organisations in the hospitality industry have so far been under-studied. At the same time, hospitality industry in India has attracted significant attention, and therefore deserves to be studied further. This study explores the mediating effects of green competencies and proactive environmental management maturity as well as the moderating effect of environmental commitment. In order to conduct empirical analysis, a survey instrument is developed for data collection. The results indicate the following relationships: (a) a positive and significant relationship between green training and environmental performance; (b) a mediating effect of green competencies; (c) a mediating effect of proactive environmental management maturity; and (d) a moderating effect of environmental commitment. This work provides insights towards the ‘human side’ of transitioning towards sustainable hospitality management.

Af’al Rasul dan Implikasinya Terhadap Hukum Fikih

Majority of muslims believed that all the speech and deeds of prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is a revelation. Because Muhammad occupies the position as an apostle who serves as a transmitter of Islamic teaching. Then indirectly, none of the words or deeds are done without the identity of revelation and supervision of Allah. However, it doesn’t mean that Muhammad is separated from Humanity side as human being. Muhammad remained as an ordinary human who also possessed life and spiritual needs as human being. But there are some muslims who have not fully understood about the action of Muhammad, not a few who still assume that any actions done by Muhammad contain legal consequences that binded or otherwise. From that perspective there needs to be an deeper review of the activities of Muhammad deeds. Such in reviews have been conducted by Ushuliyyun, ultimately found among some of Muhammads action born of his spontaneity, initiative or humanitarian attitude and as well as acts that are peculiar to him alone. In the end, it will have implications on different contens and levels of laws. From what indicates to the compulsory law, sunnah, or just to show permissibility only.

Ethnomathematics: humanistic learning to manage math anxiety

Anxiety is one of someone emotion. Math anxiety will make a negative effect on student personality. Of course, this problem should not be left, because it will make a bad impact for next generation. One of learning approach that can manage math anxiety is by learning which regard the human side. Mathematical learning that regarding the human side of the student is called humanistic mathematical learning. This learning is recommended to make students enjoy in learning and pay more attention to their existence as humans in their learning environment. The school with strong tribal customs has problems in delivering material. Language is a major obstacle in delivering material. Furthermore, educators must use the local language to teach mathematics, it’s called ethnomathematics. Ethnomathematics appear as a bridge between formal mathematics and concrete mathematics around student culture. With ethnomathematics, students will be easier and more enjoyable when learning mathematics because the material is directly related to their culture in daily life. Therefore, ethnomathematics learning can help the teacher to manage math anxiety.

الحداثة في الإسلام دراسة قرآنية

The modernism is an advanced philosophy that paves the way to create infrastructure in the society based on intellectuality, reasons, democracy, globalization; it is represented in its reality an elite preach and not the preach of the society. The modernism is a progressed preach and it converts from a phenomena having connection with the social change or social progress to a philosophical intellectual phenomena surrounded with theories , and ideas and not surrounded with the reality and the society. The modernism in its western picture is characterized with the negation of the human's spiritual side and resulted into separating the politics from the religion. Thus, it considers the metaphysical matters are merely as sediments in past historical stage and giving the alternate that being represented in a human , freedom and mind that result into progress and science. The modernism in the Islamic thought is considered an invitation to development and progress due to the human's vision where physical, intellectual and spiritual dimensions are completed . The first Ayah in the Holy Quran is " Ought to Read" , this means that Quran hugely concerns over the science and knowledge , besides , the prestige Islam gives to the intellectuality proves that Islam is away from inaction and closure. Holy Quran uncovers social, historic and natural laws and regulations that control the history movement in many Ayahs , this indicates that Islam in its core is a struggle for the sake of better life and thus the Islam connects between the religion and life.

Az etika (újbóli) térnyerése az üzleti folyamatokban – A haszonelvűségtől a tudatos fogyasztóig (irodalmi áttekintés)

According to the common understanding of economic science people following their own preferences looking for ractional decisions which might bring the biggest advantage available. General economic models take this pre-condition as an axiom, however while analysing real processes and motivation, human side, ethics and values cannot be ignored. Business ethics has always been part of economics though having a diminishing role occasionally. Current developing movements of conscious consumers reveal the importance of the topic, highlighting personal creed and moral principles. Analytical frameworks incorporating ethical considerations are albeit more complicated hence offer more realistic interpretation of economic activities and therefore practical benefits at the end. Our study is a general review on this phenomenon.

Engaging in open innovation: The mediating role of work engagement in the relationship between transformational and transactional leadership and the quality of the open innovation process as perceived by employees

This study contributes to the literature on open innovation by addressing the scarcity of individual-level literature and insight into the human side of open innovation. Specifically, it examines the relationships between transactional and transformational leadership on the one hand and the quality of the open innovation process as perceived by employees on the other, and whether these relationships are (partly) mediated by employees’ work engagement. Hypotheses were tested using partial least squares structural equation modelling analysis on a bootstrapped sample ( n = 173) of employees in various organizations. Transformational leadership was shown to have a positive direct and indirect relationship with open innovation, partly mediated by engagement. Additionally, this study provides guidance for managers on how to enhance the employee’s perspective on the open innovation process through transformational leadership behaviour and work engagement.

The Human Side of Changing Education: How to Lead Change with Clarity, Conviction, and Courage

The Human Side of Changing Education: How to Lead Change with Clarity, Conviction, and Courage

The Human Dimension of Open Innovation: Structured Literature Review

The concept of open innovation was first introduced in 2003 by Henry Chesbrough. Research on this topic has been pursued, observing the subject from different angles and integrating it into different scientific fields. However, the “human side” of open innovation is still understudied; hence, there is a need to link open innovation with HRM. The aim of this paper is then to find out what has already been done in this field (the contributions of the various studies undertaken) and what remains to be achieved (perspectives for future research). To do this, a structured literature review on the subject was conducted.

Creative enquiry and reflective general practice.

> ‘Practice is a form of art and practitioners are a particular variety of artist.’ 1 As a young GP in 2006 and new to the blood, sweat, and tears of practice, I found myself at a narrative medicine conference exploring a difficult consultation. Through creative writing and dialogue about ‘the girl in black’, who entered and left my room fruitlessly, it became evident that I was catching her sense of helplessness and responding by offering solutions that made me feel better. This revelation emerged in a moment but transformed my practice forever. Creative enquiry has been described in the research world as: ‘... the making of artistic expressions … as a primary way of understanding and examining experience.’ 2 This may involve poetry, photography, painting, or any art form coupled with reflective writing. Creative enquiry allows for imaginative engagement with one’s own experience as well as trying out someone else’s shoes. But why invite creative reflective thinking on practice when creative exploration can feel uncomfortable, unfamiliar, and exposing? A medical student on a creative enquiry module wrote: ‘The arts and the “human side” of medicine are scoffed at by many medical students.’ 3 In this article we draw on our experience within under- and postgraduate education3,4 to show that the arts can play a significant role in enlarging human understanding through, for example, inviting participants to reframe experiences, engage with multiple perspectives, embrace other languages of expression, and …

Towards addressing respect for people during lean implementation

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate, report and interpret the true, original meaning of the Toyota Way Respect for People (RFP) principles as intended by their creators.Design/methodology/approachThe investigation was conducted by means of a systematic literature review, and findings are reported in an RFP framework and interpreted by proposing a conceptual RFP lean implementation framework.FindingsIt was found that the literature on the subject is fragmented, though consistent, among various sources. No single framework was found that explained the RFP principles. The difference between and necessity for two value streams were discovered – a traditional product value stream that highlights problems and an additional people value stream that delivers people that can solve these problems. Furthermore, key emerging themes of RFP were found to be teamwork, develop and challenge people, motivation, develop people as problem-solvers, safety, remove waste and display people’s capabilities.Research/limitations implicationsThe conceptual RFP lean implementation framework remains untested. Future research should, therefore, focus on gathering empirical data concerning the applicability and validity of the proposed conceptual RFP lean implementation framework in different contexts.Practical implicationsThe explanation of the two different value streams allows organisations to shift their focus towards developing employees’ career paths, which will subsequently contribute towards improved organisational performance. The conceptual framework can also assist managers in providing the necessary psychological support during the change process of lean implementation. Thus, the proposed implementation framework suggests how to show RFP during lean implementation by assisting organisations to have a more balanced focus between the lean tools and techniques and the human side of lean management.Originality/valueA contribution is made to the prevailing lean implementation literature by reporting the true, original meaning of the RFP principles as a single recapitulated framework. Furthermore, a conceptual RFP lean implementation framework is proposed that incorporates these RFP principles, according them the significance they are due. This review offers an understanding of the people aspect of lean implementation and proposes a practical means of addressing this often-neglected factor. The RFP framework and the RFP lean implementation framework could, therefore, possibly assist organisations in achieving more successful lean implementations.

“Whose Side Are We On?” Revisited: Narrative Power, Narrative Inequality, and a Politics of Narrative Humanity

In 1967, Howard S. Becker gave a widely discussed and polemical presidential address entitled “Whose Side Are We On?” Here he introduced the idea of the hierarchy of credibility. Briefly reviewing the article, I suggest a little of how the world has moved on since then. The core of my analysis links symbolic interactionism to ideas of narrative power, narrative inequality, and narrative othering, sketching out a frame of generic forms of narrative power: domination, exclusion, negotiation, and resistance. I stress the dynamics of the subordinated standpoint and narrative othering. Drawing from a wide range of empirical examples where these processes are featured, I suggest many of us tacitly work with such ideas in our studies. I end by returning to Becker's question—Whose side are we on?—and answer: the side of humanity. Just what we mean by humanity raises contentious value claims, especially in these posthuman times. But understanding our humanities and the value challenge they pose provides the necessary prerequisite for answering Becker's question. From this, political action can flow, and a politics of humanity can be cultivated.

Green human resource management and environmental sustainability

Purpose- The main purpose of this study is to understand the effect of green human resource management practices on environmental sustainability. Companies that have responsibility about environmental issues want to reach green goals. Therefore, green movement in human resources policies as recruitment, selection, training and development, performance evaluation can improve environmental performance of the organization. Methodology- In this study, we make theoretical suggestions for further studies to understand green human resources practices and its role in environmental sustainability. Findings- Organizational culture, structure and strategy should be shaped to enhance sustainable development in the organization. By this way, organization would be more engaged in social and environmental responsibilities by their organization ‘ adaptation to green human resources practices. Conclusion- These implications are valuable to understand the human side of environmental management and its contribution to sustainable human resource management. Green human resources management (GHRM) which also develops corporate reputation can foster employees’ involvement in environmental practices and make them motivated in green activities.

When do customers engage in brand pages? Effects of social presence

PurposeDrawing upon the social presence theory, this paper aims to propose three social presence variables in the brand page context (the brand page as a medium, the presence of other customers and interaction with the brand page manager) and to test their effects on customer engagement behavior (CEB) and customer-brand identification (CBI).Design/methodology/approachA total of 340 responses were collected via an online research platform and analyzed using structural equation modeling analysis.FindingsThe results revealed that both the social presence of the brand page and the interaction with the brand page manager are positively associated with CEB, whereas that of other customers negatively influences CEB, which in turn, positively affects CBI.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper presents the underlying process of driving customers’ engagement activities and building psychological closeness between customers and brands by applying social presence theory and social identity theory to Facebook brand pages.Practical implicationsTo enhance customers’ experiences on Facebook brand pages, practitioners should visualize brand page managers through diverse types of postings. Brand page managers need to balance the presence of others, as well as bring a sense of human-likeness on the pages using storytelling strategies.Originality/valueThis research sheds light on the human side of a non-human world. The results suggest that the sense of a human presence in virtual brand communities is essential to engage customers with online activities toward brands while also building a closer customer–brand relationship.

Mining 4.0\u2014the Impact of New Technology from a Work Place Perspective

Industry 4.0 offers new possibilities to combine increased productivity with stimulating workplaces in a good work environment. Used correctly, digitalization can create attractive jobs in safe control room environments, which provide space for the employee’s full expertise and creativity. This is true also for the mining industry. But, to succeed, it is important to analyze the development from a worker’s perspective. What will happen to their work? What skills will be needed in the mine of tomorrow? We must also consider the risks, such as privacy issues, increased stress, and work-life boundaries. These questions must be understood if we are to create workplaces that can attract a young and diverse workforce to tomorrow’s mining industry. In this article, we try to illustrate what the new technology can mean for the individual miners. We formulate the notion of Mining 4.0 (Industry 4.0 in the mining industry), where we try to create an image of how the future might look from a miner’s perspective and how mining companies may navigate their way to a future that works for all miners. To illustrate the range of possible outcomes, we formulate two scenarios: one utopian and one dystopic. At the end of our article, we bring forward six recommendations that can be considered a beginning of a road map for the human side of Mining 4.0.

DAILY JOURNAL OF GRATITUDE AS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY IN STUDENT PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM

Abstract—The theory of positive psychology pioneered by Martin Seligman focuses on efforts to explore and developcharacters as the human strengths. By exploring and developing the positive side of the individual will lead someone tohave true happiness. Human life will be meaningful if the positive side of humans can be maximally developed. Byapplying positive psychology, it is expected that lecturers can carry out guidance and counseling for the development ofstudent personalities. Personality developments needed are intrapersonal, interpersonal, problem solving, learning andprofessional skills. The Daily Journal of Gratitude is an activity that can be applied to motivate the growth of gratefulhabit which is an aspect of positive psychology. Gratitude as a cognitive construction is shown by acknowledging mercyand kindness for the blessings that have been received by a person and focusing on the positive things. The connectionwith personality development is the ability of students to develop intrapersonal skills. As an emotional construction,gratitude is characterized by the ability to change the emotional response to a thing happened so that it becomes moremeaningful. This is related to the development of students when facing other people or the ability to developinterpersonal skills. Gratitude emotions involve feelings of amazement, gratitude, appreciation and happiness for theblessings and the life to be lived. Gratitude as a construction of behavior is kind of respond in return to others for thebenefits and gifts received . Personality development in the construction of behavior is related to learning skills,problem solving skills and professional skills. By applying the Daily Journal of Gratitude it is hoped that students canbe guided and counseled to become individuals who are able to develop optimally in their lives on campus up to thegraduation day, so that they can have the skills to interact in a complex and diverse multigeneration environment.

Form and Content in Buber’s and Schweid’s Literary-Philosophical Readings of Genesis

The following essay is presented as part of a long-term project concerned with the theory and practice of modern Jewish thinkers as interpreters of the Bible. The recent Bible commentaries of Eliezer Schweid, who is one of the foremost Jewish scholars and theologians active in Israel today, are analyzed in comparison with parallel interpretations of Martin Buber, with special reference to the first chapters of Genesis. Their respective analyses of Biblical narrative reveal notable similarities in their treatment of the literary “body” of the text as the key to its theological significance. Nonetheless, Buber articulates religious experience largely “from the human side,” striving to mediate Biblical consciousness to the contemporary humanistic mindset, while Schweid positions himself more as the clarion of the “prophetic writers” for whom the fear of God, no less than the love of God, must inform an authentic religious sensibility. Schweid’s more theocentric perspective has great import for contemporary issues such as the universal covetousness engendered by the violation of our ecological covenant with the Earth.

Multi-study analysis of learning culture, human capital and operational performance in supply chain management

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to empirically evaluate the relationship between learning culture, workforce level, human capital and operational performance in two diverse supply chain populations, aircraft maintenance and logistics readiness.Design/methodology/approachDrawing upon competence-based view of the firm and human capital theory, this paper analyzes data from two studies.FindingsThe results provide support for the hypothesized model. Workforce level moderates the relationship between learning culture and human capital, and human capital partially mediates the relationship between learning culture and operational performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings have implications for behavioral supply chain management research and implications for educating and training the supply chain management workforce. While the populations represent a diverse set of logistics functions and responsibilities, the participants are all military members, which may limit generalizability.Practical implicationsThis study should help leaders understand the importance of learning culture and the perceived differences in its effect on human capital based upon workforce level.Originality/valueThis research is among the first to investigate the role of workforce level and answers a multitude of calls for research into the human side of supply chain management.

A Feature-Based Model for the Identification of Electrical Devices in Smart Environments

Smart Homes (SHs) represent the human side of a Smart Grid (SG). Data mining and analysis of energy data of electrical devices in SHs, e.g., for the dynamic load management, is of fundamental importance for the decision-making process of energy management both from the consumer perspective by saving money and also in terms of energy redistribution and reduction of the carbon dioxide emission, by knowing how the energy demand of a building is composed in the SG. Advanced monitoring and control mechanisms are necessary to deal with the identification of appliances. In this paper, a model for their automatic identification is proposed. It is based on a set of 19 features that are extracted by analyzing energy consumption, time usage and location from a set of device profiles. Then, machine learning approaches are employed by experimenting different classifiers based on such model for the identification of appliances and, finally, an analysis on the feature importance is provided.

Environmental ethics, environmental performance, and competitive advantage: Role of environmental training

In an era of increased stakeholder pressure for sustainable environmental management practices at workplace, organization should adopt and implement environmental ethics for seamless synergy amongst the needs of the business, the society, and the planet. Our study used resource-based view (RBV) and dynamic capabilities (DC) theoretical lenses to examine hypotheses derived from extant literature on the linkages amongst environmental ethics, environmental training, environmental performance and competitive advantage. Using survey questionnaire, we employed structural equation modeling (SEM) on 364 valid responses from managers to examine the hypotheses. The findings of our study will stir up researcher's curiosity to unravel the human side of environmental management and that will surely steer future researches in significant directions. Results suggest that environmental ethics influences environmental training, environmental performance and competitive advantage. We also found that environmental training to employees mediates the influence of environmental ethics on firm's environmental performance and competitive advantage. The findings of the study implies that organizational approach towards environmental ethical practices at workplace should be not be reactive but proactive with intentions to create and sustain synergy amongst the triads namely, profits, the society, and the environment. Environmental training should not be one-off event but a continuous process to beat competitions and improve environmental performance in the organization.

La postura camaleónica de la violencia: el Poeta de La ciudad y los perros (1963) de Mario Vargas Llosa

La configuración del personaje Alberto Fernández (el Poeta) de La ciudad y los perros (1963) es camaleónica en función de la violencia, por el hecho de asumir que su comportamiento, en algunas ocasiones, era agresivo para adquirir un respeto determinado; por el contrario, no será una actitud diacrónica, el personaje tenderá a querer experimentar un poco más su agresividad al tratar de derrotar al Jaguar y al querer vengarse por la muerte de su compañero Ricardo Arana (sucede ahí lo que Landowski denominó el riesgo al fallo de la programación o el mal ajuste, hecho desde su interacción como camaleón). Asimismo, su lado humano se destaca (con esa actitud, se contrarresta esa violencia, la cual controla mayormente): es pacífico, sabe convivir en aquel espacio violento, no busca pleitos y llega también a convertirse en cobarde y delator (en el momento que es chantajeado por las autoridades del Leoncio Prado al no mencionar nada sobre la muerte del Esclavo, ya que de hacerlo se le expulsará por ser el autor de novelitas pornográficas que ha difundido en toda su sección).