Management Commitment Research Articles

The Effectiveness of Administrative Decision-Making Among Middle School Principals in the North Region within The Green Line and its Relation to Crisis Management in light of Corona Pandemic from Teachers’ Point of View

The study aimed to investigate the degree of effectiveness of administrative decision-making among middle school principals in the North region within the Green Line and its relationship to crisis management in light of the Corona pandemic from the teachers' point of view. The study used the correlational descriptive methodology and the questionnaire as a study tool after confirming its validity and reliability. The sample consisted of (362) middle school teachers, who were chosen using simple random sampling. The results showed that the degree of effectiveness of administrative decision-making and the level of crisis management among middle school principals in light of the Corona pandemic were high, and the existence of a positive correlation between the effectiveness of administrative decision-making and the level of crisis management among middle school principals in light of the Corona pandemic. The study recommended delegating to principals more power that enables them to take decisions in a decentralized manner, and to form crisis management committees at the school level to be in permanent session.

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL FACTORS AND NON-FINANCIAL FACTORS AFFECTING AUDITOR SWITCHING

This study aims to determine the effect of monetary and non-monetary components on voluntary auditor turnover. Management, board, and audit committee quality are examples of non-financial impacts. Factors such as business growth, financial problems, profitability, and liquidity are included in the assessment of financial elements. Auditors can be replaced by law or voluntarily. Quantitative methods are used in this research. Specifically, this study will investigate manufacturing companies in the food and beverage industry during the period 2018-2022. Random selection of 14 companies is used as a sample method. The data analysis method used is logistic regression analysis. The results showed that the factors of management quality, board of commissioners, and audit committee did not have a significant impact on the auditor's decision to voluntarily resign. Financial crisis, profitability, and liquidity have no positive impact on voluntary auditor turnover. However, company growth has an influence on voluntary auditor turnover.

How does green lean practices effect environmental performance? Evidence from manufacturing industries in India

PurposeIndustrialisation has contributed to global environmental problems, especially in developed countries, but increasingly so in developing ones as well. The rising public concern for the natural environment is compelling business entities to revise their business models towards green lean (GL) management. Most manufacturing firms have realised that GL implementation is a critical factor that drives their success. Therefore, keeping in view the above said aspects, the purpose of this paper is to empirically assess the complementary impact of GL practices on environmental performance.Design/methodology/approachData from a sample of 124 Indian manufacturing industries are analysed using a structural equation modelling technique.FindingsEvidence suggests that GL practices such as top management commitment, government support, human resource management, health and safety of employees and public pressure and legislature have significantly positive effect on environmental performance of manufacturing industries.Research limitations/implicationsThe sample is limited to Indian manufacturing industries situated in northern region, with a low response rate.Practical implicationsSuccessful implementations of GL practices can lead to improved environmental performance. Manufacturing industries within emerging economies like India can improve on their GL practices by incorporating these findings into their business models, while research could be guided to focus their inquiries on this and related genres of scholarly work.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is one of the first to empirically assess the complementary impact of GL practices on environmental performance within the Indian context.

Management of mixed urinary incontinence: IUGA committee opinion

Introduction and hypothesisMixed urinary incontinence (MUI) is defined by the International Urogynecology Association (IUGA) and International Continence Society as the complaint of involuntary leakage of urine associated with urgency and also with exertion, effort, sneezing or coughing. It therefore implies the coexistence of both stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). MUI is a heterogeneous diagnosis that requires an assessment of its individual components of SUI and UUI. Management requires an individualised approach to the symptom components. The aim of this review is to identify the assessment/investigations and management options for MUI.MethodsA working subcommittee from the IUGA Research & Development (R&D) Committee was created and volunteers invited from the IUGA membership. A literature review was performed to provide guidance focused on the recommended assessment and management of MUI. The document was then evaluated by the entire IUGA R&D Committee and IUGA Board of Directors and revisions made. The final document represents the IUGA R&D Committee Opinion.ResultsThe R&D Committee MUI opinion paper provides guidance on the assessment and management of women with MUI and summarises the evidence-based recommendations.ConclusionsMixed urinary incontinence is a complex problem and successful management requires alleviation of both the stress and urge components. Care should be individualised based on patient preferences. Further research is needed to guide patients in setting goals and to determine which component of MUI to treat first. The evidence for many of the surgical/procedural treatment options for MUI are limited and needs to be explored in more detail.

The impact of psychosocial safety climate on public sector job satisfaction: the moderating role of organizational climate

BackgroundThe purpose of this study is to uncover the effect of psychological safety climate (PSC) on employees’ job satisfaction and organisational climate mediating processes explaining that association. It is posited that the four PSC aspects (management commitment, management priority, organisational participation, and organisational communication) are important for employees’ job satisfaction and organisational climate act as resources to facilitate the enactment of managerial quality.MethodsThis study uses a quantitative approach through a questionnaire survey method involving 340 Kota Kinabalu City Hall employees who were selected through simple random sampling.ResultsThe results of linear regression analysis found that organisation participation has a positive significant relationship with job satisfaction. Organisational communication also showed a negative and significant relationship with job satisfaction. Meanwhile, both management commitment and management priority are statistically insignificant. When the organisational climate is included in the relationship as a mediator through Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to reinforce the role of psychological safety climate in increasing job satisfaction, such mediating role can only strengthen the relationship between management commitment and organisational participation with job satisfaction.ConclusionDespite the study being cross-sectional, it contributes to knowledge on the resources facilitating PSC, which is important for employees’ psychological health. From a practical viewpoint, this study contributes to the literature showing that organizations with good PSC should have policies and practices directed towards employee well-being. The implications of the study for DBKK management are to providing knowledge on the types of psychosocial safety climate domains that plays a crucial role in improving the job satisfaction of DBKK employees.

Analyzing the influential factors of process safety culture by hybrid hidden content analysis and fuzzy DEMATEL

Due to the complex nature of safety culture and process industries, several factors influence process safety culture. This paper presents a novel framework that combines the hidden content analysis method with Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) and Fuzzy logic to achieve a comprehensive set of influential factors and their relationship. The proposed methodology consists of two primary stages. Firstly, combined methods of literature review and Delphi study were used to identifying influential factors of process safety culture. Secondly, the Fuzzy-DEMATEL approach is employed to quantify and determine the relationships between different influential factors. A diverse pool of experts’ opinions is leveraged to assess the impact of each factor on others and process safety culture. In the first stage, 18 factors identified as influential factors on process safety. The findings of second stage revealed that eight variables were identified as causes, while ten variables were classified as effects. Also, the Organization management's commitment to safety factor had the greatest influence among all of the factors. As well as, the most significant interaction was associated with the risk assessment and management aspect. The integrated approach not only identified the influential factors, but also elucidates the cause-effect relationships among factors. By prioritizing factors and understanding their interconnections, organizations can implement targeted safety measures to improve process safety culture. Its effectiveness in quantifying qualitative data, identifying influential factors, and establishing cause-effect relationships make it a valuable tool for enhancing safety culture in process industries.

Board attributes, risk management and financial performance: Insights from Iraq

Purpose: This study examines how good corporate governance practices and the establishment of risk management committees reduce investors’ risks and improve performance. Research Methodology: Data stream and annual reports were used to acquire secondary data for all 21 banks listed on the Iraqi Stock Exchange between 2019 and 2021, totalling 63 firm-year observations. Data were analyzed using Stata version 15. Results: The data show that board size and independence have strong negative relationships with bank performance. The financial knowledge of the board and independence of the risk management committee had minor positive relationships with performance. Limitations: This study examines board size, independence, financial expertise, and the presence of a risk management committee. Other factors that may impact bank performance include the type of ownership structure, audit committee, and the application of additional financial performance indicators such as Tobin’s Q. Future research could expand to encompass these factors. Contribution: This study aims to provide valuable insights to the Iraqi government and regulators, aiding them in formulating new policies and deliberating on issues related to corporate governance concerning bank performance. It is well-established that both shareholders and companies rely on robust corporate governance mechanisms, especially as a means of augmenting bank value Novelty: The presence of a risk management committee reduces managers' discretion to engage in opportunistic behavior. This study educates regulators on the importance of firms having sound corporate governance and separate and active risk management committees to improve internal control.

Assessing the Effects of Consumer Sales Promotion and Consumer Buying Behaviour in the Telecommunication Industry of Nigeria

The study aims to investigate the effects of consumer sales promotion on consumer buying behaviour in the Nigerian telecommunication industry. 280 customers of the major telecommunication firms in Lagos were conveniently selected to administer questionnaire on. The SPSS version 23 was employed for data analysis. The study’s findings revealed among other things that management commitment, heightened competition, rising advertising cost and the desire to increase sales volumes were the reason why telecommunications firms in Nigeria adopt consumer sales promotion. Additionally, it was also revealed that pilfering of premiums, difficulty in raising the prices of product/service once they were discounted, a great deal of experience is required to execute consumer sales promotion are the challenges found to be associated with the use of consumer sales promotion in the telecommunication industry in Nigeria. Notwithstanding these challenges, majority of these methods were found to impact consumer buying behaviour significantly. On the basis of the findings, the study, recommends that telecommunication firms should focus on using the consumer sales promotion methods such as buy-one-get-one-free and price discount as an effective marketing strategy to topple the competition and to increase sales. However, since management’s commitment is vital in making the consumer sales promotion successful, the firms should get management committed to the marketing strategy. Given that the cost of advertising is on the rise, the strategy can save the firms some money. Also, since the use of consumer sales promotion is associated with some intricate challenges, the telecommunication managers should tread cautiously when considering the strategy. Management should consider people with expertise or well-vexed individuals to execute this strategy to reduce pilfering of premiums, mal-redemption and to be able to adjust price once the promotion is over

Unsung heroes in Ghana’s healthcare system: the case of community health volunteers and community health management committee

BackgroundIn Ghana, the community-based health planning and services (CHPS) policy highlights the significance of both community health management committees (CHMCs) and community health volunteers (CHVs) in the Ghanaian health system. However, research into their specific effects on health system improvement is scarce. Some research has focussed on the roles of the CHMCs/CHVs in implementing specific targeted health interventions but not on improving the overall health system. Therefore, this research aims to examine the role of the CHMCs and CHVs in improving the Ghanaian health system.MethodsThe study was conducted in three districts in the Ashanti region of Ghana. A total of 35 participants, mainly health service users and health professionals, participated in the study. Data were collected using semi-structured individual in-depth interviews. Participants were selected according to their patient–public engagement or community health activity roles. Data were transcribed and analysed descriptively using NVIVO 12 Plus.ResultsWe found that the effectiveness of CHMCs and CHVs in health systems improvement depends largely on how members are selected. Additionally, working through CHMC and CHVs improves resource availability for community health services, and using them in frontline community health activities improves health outcomes.ConclusionsOverall, we recommend that, for countries with limited healthcare resources such as Ghana, leveraging the significant role of the CHMCs and CHVs is key in complementing government’s efforts to improve resource availability for healthcare services. Community health management committees and CHVs are key in providing basic support to communities with limited healthcare personnel. Thus, there is a need to strengthen their capacities to improve the overall health system.

Predicting low carbon pathways on the township level in China: a case study of an island.

Carbon prediction on the township level is usually difficult due to a lack of necessary information. To fulfil the research gap, the study focused on a town located in a nearshore island (Lingshan) in China. A questionnaire survey was performed to collect essential information about the future development of the town, followed by validating interviews with the island management committee. The carbon prediction of the town was established by the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) model. The baseline scenario reflecting the existing method of carbon management was compared with an alternative low-carbon scenario. The prediction from 2020 to 2060 covers the periods of the planned carbon emissions peak in 2030 and carbon neutrality in 2060. It is found that energy-related activities and electricity consumption are the primary contributors to carbon emissions on the island. The carbon emission of Lingshan Island increases from -1333 tCO2e in 2020 to 2744 tCO2e in 2060, and the carbon peak target cannot be achieved in the baseline scenario. However, the carbon emission of the low-carbon scenario is predicted to have a peak of -850 tCO2e in 2029. The prediction model developed in this study, along with the proposed policy recommendations, can be applied to other towns or regions where data availability is limited to promote carbon reduction.

Ambiguity and forest-based bioeconomy: The case of forest fires in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania

The forest-based bioeconomy plays an important role in the transition towards a bio-based economy, also offering solutions for mitigating global climate change. Tanzania has seen a swift expansion of commercial tree growing, especially in the Southern Highlands, since the early 2000s. The increasing demand for timber has attracted both resident inhabitants and small and medium-scale investors from elsewhere to exploit this new investment opportunity. The spread of highly fire-sensitive eucalyptus and pine plantations has radically altered the fire regime in the landscape. The underlying driving forces of forest fires are related to ambiguous and conflicting social processes in land management. We conducted field data collection in the Iringa and Njombe regions to study these uncertainties, mapping a wide array of interpretations related to small and medium-scale plantation forestry in general and to forest fires specifically. Our research methods incorporated individual interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs) and direct observations. The smallholder farmers, urban-based investors, large forest companies and other actors share a common interest in mitigating the impacts of destructive forest fires, yet ambiguity exists in how to manage these fires. This results in a scenario in which both interest in and resources for firefighting are limited. We encourage the co-creation of well-defined, transparent village fire management committees and village fire funds to ensure localised and efficient fire management.

Nurses' Well-Being at Work in a Hospital Setting: A Scoping Review.

The aim of this review was to analyze the scientific evidence about nurses' well-being at work in the hospital context. Well-being is present in our daily experiences, whether in a personal or professional context. Nurses are frequently put under pressure and stressed at work, which can influence their well-being. Nurses' well-being at work in a hospital setting is crucial due to its relevance to occupational health, the quality of patient care, and the identification of stress and satisfaction factors. Methods: This systematic review followed the methodological guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). The databases searched included CINAHL, MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, LILACS, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), and the Open Access Scientific Repositories of Portugal (RCAAP). The following inclusion criteria were defined: studies in Portuguese or English; with abstracts or full texts available; with a publication date from 2018 to 2022; and research containing the identified keywords in the title (TI) or abstract (AB). To organize and synthesize the data, we used a table to extract the significant information from each included study. Results: Eight studies were included, all of them emphasizing the assessment of well-being at work and the manager's intervention to promote this well-being. We found that most studies indicate that nurses are satisfied with their work. There are several factors that can influence this positive level of well-being at work, such as interaction with management, culture, and organizational commitment. It can be concluded that nurse managers have a decisive role in promoting well-being at work.

Global Impact of Top Management on Branding and Performance

This study explores how top management commitment to ISO 9001:2015 quality management system influences company branding and employee performance, with employee commitment moderating this relationship. Conducted in a cardboard packaging industry in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, the research involved 105 employees selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected via personal questionnaire surveys and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Square (SEMPLS). Results show that top management commitment significantly impacts company branding and employee performance. However, employee commitment's moderating effect on the relationship between top management commitment and company branding was found insignificant due to incomplete socialization of the quality management system among employees, while it significantly moderated the relationship between top management commitment and employee performance. This study underlines the importance of top management commitment in ISO 9001:2015 implementation for improving company branding and employee performance and suggests the need for comprehensive socialization of quality management systems. Hightligh: Top management drives branding and performance. Employee commitment moderates top management's influence. Incomplete socialization affects employee commitment's moderating effect. Keywords: ISO 9001:2015, Top management commitment, Company branding, Employee performance, Moderation.

Examining interdependencies among solution dimensions for sustainable development in SMEs based on Industry 4.0 concept

PurposeIn the context of promoting sustainable development in SMEs, the present study aims to investigate the relationship among solution dimensions based on the Industry 4.0 (I4.0) concept.Design/methodology/approachThe study employs a comprehensive methodology that includes a systematic literature review, workshop, grounded theory and interpretive structural modeling. Various dimensions concerning I4.0 sustainability are tested and evaluated using a questionnaire design followed by hypothesis formulation. Further, grounded theory is used to extract the key solution dimensions that capture the essence of I4.0 implementation in SMEs. Finally, the solution dimensions for I4.0 sustainability are modeled using the ISM approach to understand the structural interdependencies among them, and Matrice d'Impacts Croisés Multiplication Applied to a Classification (MICMAC) analysis is done to understand the driving and dependence power among these dimensions.FindingsThe study identified 14 solution dimensions for the implementation of I4.0 in SMEs for sustainable development. Out of the 14 solution dimensions, human resource training programs (D4) appear at level 11, followed by top management commitment (D1), strategic collaborations (D3) and coordination among key stakeholders (D5) at level 2 in the hierarchical interpretive structural modeling (ISM) model. Also, these dimensions have an effect size of more than 0.50 which indicates a substantial correlation between the sustainability dimensions and Industry 4.0 implementation in SMEs.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the overall goal of fostering sustainability within the SME sector, which can pave the way for various stakeholders for the successful implementation of I4.0 sustainable solution dimensions.

The Influence Of Risk Management Committee And Family Ownership With Company Performance In Indonesia: Busy Directors As Moderating Variable

Corporate risk management and corporate governance have become important in managing the company. Both are believed to be able to reduce agency problems, between company owners and managers or between shareholders. Using a panel data regression analysis model, a sample of 602 non-financial public companies registered in Indonesia in the 2019-2021 period, this study focused on testing the effect of the existence of the Risk Management Committee and family share ownership on company performance ( ROA). The study also used busy directors as a moderating variable. The results showed that the existence of the Risk Management Committee had a positive and significant relationship with ROA. But family ownership has a negative and significant relationship with ROA. Meanwhile, the presence of commissioners who concurrently hold positions in other companies at once or busy directors, does not significantly affect the relationship between the Risk Management Committee and family ownership and the company's performance.

Factors Influencing Unsafe Work Behavior In Construction Work For The Construction Of The Upt Vertical Hospital In Surabaya By Pt Wijaya Karya, Building Division

This research has the purpose to determine the influence of knowledge, supervision, facility availability, and management commitment as moderators on unsafe behavior among workers in the Construction Project of UPT Vertical Hospital Surabaya. The research used a Structural Equation Model (SEM) approach with the measurement model using the SmartPLS version 3.2.9 program. The research results indicate that knowledge, supervision, and facilities can influence the unsafe behavior of workers, and management commitment cannot influence knowledge, supervision, and facilities on the unsafe behavior of workers in the construction of the UPT Vertical Surabaya Hospital.

Improving safety performance in the Nigerian oil and gas construction industry through human factor engineering

Background The Nigerian Oil and Gas construction industry faces challenges in incident prevention due to conflicting factors, including inadequate resource allocation, prioritization of quality and production over safety, communication gaps, insufficient supervision, poor workplace design, low risk perception, limited management commitment, worker incompetence, deficient design systems, and planning deficiencies. This research aims to develop a human factor engineering (HFE) model that supports the prevention of losses in Oil and Gas construction activities in Nigeria by assessing the influence of human factors on workers' behavior and organizational safety culture. Methods The study involved skilled construction workers with a minimum of two years of experience in upstream, downstream, and midstream sectors. Data collection utilized a descriptive study design with self-administered, structured questionnaires. IBM SPSS AMOS Structural Equation Modeling software was used for data analysis. Results The results indicate statistically significant Pearson's correlation coefficients between human factors and organizational safety culture, with p-values of 0.003, 0.002, 0.004, 0.009, and 0.002 for workplace, task, personal, organizational, and design factors, respectively. The structural equation regression model reveals statistically significant human factors and organizational safety culture, with path coefficients of -0.888, 2.630, -1.59, 4.645, and 0.492 for personal, organizational, workplace, design, and task factors, respectively. Conclusions The research concludes that engineered human factors contribute to improved safety performance in the Oil and Gas construction industry. To enhance safety, the study recommends that the Nigerian government establishes a construction safety board, organizations implement integrated contractor construction health and safety management systems, and workers take personal responsibility for their safety.

High-Volume, High-Acuity, and High-Impact Learning: Tips and Tricks for Infectious Diseases Training Programs.

The Infectious Diseases Society of America Training Program Directors Committee met in October 2022 and discussed an observed increase in clinical volume and acuity on infectious diseases (ID) services, and its impact on fellow education. Committee members sought to develop specific goals and strategies related to improving training program culture, preserving quality education on inpatient consult services and in the clinic, and negotiating change at the annual IDWeek Training Program Director meeting. This paper outlines a presentation of ideas brought forth at the meeting and is meant to serve as a reference document for infectious diseases training program directors seeking guidance in this area.

Employee Pension Services and Employee Performance in Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Kenya: Moderating Effect of Top Management Commitment

An organization's employee welfare policies, including employee pension services, are critical and essential to promote employee engagement or increase productivity. As a result, the main objectives of this study were to determine the relationship between employee pension services and employee performance and the influence of top management commitment in non-governmental organizations in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study included a cross-sectional survey approach, including combined qualitative and quantitative methods. The study's target population consisted of 14,323 NGO employees in Nairobi County, Kenya, and 391 respondents, top managers, middle-level managers, and lower managers, were chosen through the use of stratified, simple random, and purposive sampling techniques. While surveys and interviews served as the primary data sources, secondary data came from peer-reviewed books, articles, and journals. The study drew on pertinent theories on the subject, such as Abraham Maslow's theory of the hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, and Human relations theory. A pilot research was carried out to establish the tools' reliability and validity. The Statistical Packages for Social Sciences, version 25, was used to analyse the data. Inferential and descriptive statistics were used in the analysis as diagnostic tests for the tools, along with frequencies, means, correlations, and multiple linear regression. The results of the investigation were presented using pie charts, graphs, and tables. In non-governmental organizations in Nairobi County, Kenya, the study found a positive and substantial relationship between employee pension services and employee performance. According to the study's findings, managers should assess the pension services initiatives already in place in their organizations, reinforce them, and develop and put into place regulations that support employee engagement and productivity.

Anti-corruption measures in large-scale construction projects

Abstract Accepted by: Konstantinos Nikolopoulos Corruption is affecting many developing countries, manifested often in construction projects. This study identifies the factors causing corruption and prioritizes anti-corruption measures in large-scale urban construction projects with empirical data from a developing country: Iran. The model consists of six main dimensions including 24 measures and was developed by systematically reviewing the literature as well as collecting primary data through interviewing experts. The model prioritizes the anti-corruption measures through an integrated method of the fuzzy best-worst method and fuzzy measurement alternatives and ranking according to the compromise solution. The field of corruption has a multi-faceted nature and inherent uncertainty, which necessitates this integrated approach for its analysis. The results reveal that the ‘lawlessness and deregulation in public construction projects’ and ‘top management and leader commitment’ are the most important causes of corruption. This study offers two main contributions. First, it develops a conceptual model to evaluate and prioritize anti-corruption measures; second, it generates practical solution for reducing corruption in municipal and urban management, thus enhancing the prospects of successful construction projects in developing countries.