Organizational Objectives Research Articles

Strategic Mobility Plan for Employees of Coolwood SA Company

In contemporary business environments, effective management of employee mobility has become paramount for companies striving to maintain competitiveness and sustainability. Neglecting to develop suitable mobility strategies can result in decreased productivity, increased operational costs, and environmental concerns, jeopardising a company's long-term success. Coolwood SA, a middle-sized furniture production company, is planning to relocate its headquarters from Maastricht to Hasselt by 2030, necessitating the design of a sustainable and cost-efficient mobility plan for its employees. This study aims to address this challenge by crafting a tailored mobility strategy that facilitates a seamless transition to the new headquarters. Drawing on insights from literature and empirical research, this study emphasises the importance of effective mobility planning in enhancing employee satisfaction, productivity, and operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact and costs. By analysing employee profiles, mobility measures, and various scenarios, the study identifies the most suitable mobility strategy for Coolwood SA. Through rigorous cost calculations and scenario comparisons, Scenario Two emerges as the most favourable option, offering significant cost reductions and accommodating employees' diverse needs and preferences. The study's findings underscore the importance of strategic and personalised mobility planning for companies undergoing relocation or expansion. By considering factors such as employee profiles, transportation modes, and cost implications, organisations can optimise decision-making and ensure a smooth transition to new locations while promoting long-term economic success and sustainability. This research provides valuable insights and recommendations for Coolwood SA and other companies navigating similar mobility challenges, highlighting the critical role of mobility planning in achieving organisational objectives and fostering employee well-being.

Improving the Performance Management System for Power Plant Operators in Caprycoal Mining Company

Caprycoal Mining Company, located in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, strives to be a leading coal supplier. The performance management system of Caprycoal Mining Company for power plant operators is the subject of this research, which critically evaluates and suggests a redesign. It incorporates the Resource-Based View (RBV), Performance Management Theory, Goal-Setting Theory, and Management by Objectives (MBO), focusing on strategic resources, clear objectives, and structured management. Using Soft System Methodology (SSM) and semi-structured interviews, significant gaps were identified, such as the lack of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and mechanisms for managing competency data. Existing training programs were unstructured and misaligned with operational demands. The study proposes a comprehensive overhaul, including a structured KPI framework based on SMART goals aligned with organizational objectives and a digital competency management system for efficient data handling. Regular, structured feedback and advanced data analytics are emphasized for continuous performance monitoring. Additionally, a formal rewards program is recommended to motivate and retain high-performing employees by linking performance outcomes with individual and team rewards.

The impact of risk management implementation on the effectiveness of SAI’s internal audit function

Internal audits play an important role in monitoring the achievement of organizational objectives. However, research on the factors influencing the success of internal audits remains limited. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of BPK’s Itama (The Inspectorate General of the Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia) functions, hypothesized to be influenced by risk management policy implementation. This study employs quantitative methods; data were collected via surveys and analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) to test theory-based hypotheses. Results reveal a significant positive correlation between risk management policy implementation and the effective functioning of Itama. Additionally, the study identifies key factors determining the success of risk management policy implementation: economic, social, and political conditions. Therefore, internal auditors of supreme audit institutions must consider these external factors when implementing risk management policies. This study contributes to understanding internal audit effectiveness by highlighting the impact of external economic, social, and political conditions.

Pre-implementation context and implementation approach for a nursing and midwifery clinician researcher career pathway: A qualitative study.

To describe the pre-implementation context and implementation approach, for a clinician researcher career pathway. Clinician researchers across all health disciplines are emerging to radically influence practice change and improve patient outcomes. Yet, to date, there are limited clinician researcher career pathways embedded in clinical practice for nurses and midwives. A qualitative descriptive design was used. Data were collected from four online focus groups and four interviews of health consumers, nursing and midwifery clinicians, and nursing unit managers (N = 20) between July 2022 and September 2023. Thematic and content analysis identified themes/categories relating to: Research in health professionals' roles and nursing and midwifery, and Research activity and culture (context); with implementation approaches within coherence, cognitive participation, collective action and reflexive monitoring (Normalization Process Theory). The Pathway was perceived to meet organizational objectives with the potential to create significant cultural change in nursing and midwifery. Backfilling of protected research time was essential. The Pathway was seen as an instrument to empower staff, foster staff retention and extend research opportunities to every nurse and midwife, while improving patient experiences and outcomes. Clinicians, consumers and managers fully supported the implementation of clinician researchers with this Pathway. The Pathway could engage all clinicians in evidence-based practice with a clinician researcher leader, effect practice change with colleagues and enhance patient outcomes. This study adheres to relevant EQUATOR guidelines using the COREG checklist. Health consumers involved in this research as participants, did not contribute to the design or conduct of the study, analysis or interpretation of the data, or in the preparation of the manuscript.

Factors affecting Kuwait University students’ adoption of social media

Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore how social media is diffused among Kuwait University students in light of the diffusion of innovation theory (DOI). Method: A convenience sample of Kuwait University students (N=2000, males= 89 and females= 1171) who used social media tools was selected. A questionnaire was administered to measure frequencies of using Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram. In addition, 15 statements that explained reasons for using certain social media tools in terms of the five DOI factors, that is, compatibility, complexity, trialability, observability, and relative advantage were presented to the participants. Results: The results showed that new social media applications were more advantageous and easier to use than old social media networks. These new social media applications were also compatible with the user’s lifestyle, were typically available to try before adoption, and offered benefits to the user. The reasons for adoption varied by gender. For males, relative advantages superseded other reasons. Females, on the other hand, found observability to be the dominant factor. Conclusion: The study results might be utilized for brand or product promotion, publicity, or organizational objectives. The results of this study might assist in determining which subjects can be skillfully employed in political or social media news releases. The findings reveal how communication messages, public service announcements, news, and other targeted communications might be tailored to the desired audience.

HR Analytics: Leveraging Big Data to Drive Strategic Decision-Making in Human Resource Management

The research paper examines how HR Analytics can be used to leverage big data in making decisions in Human Resource Management (HRM) that lead to a transformation. By collecting, analyzing and interpreting vast amounts of employee data systematically, the HR analytics offers actionable insights for workforce management optimization, productivity enhancement and alignment of human capital with organizational objectives. The study incorporates major theories such as resource-based view and human capital theory, and employs advanced analytical models like regression analysis, logistic regression for turnover prediction and k-means clustering for workforce segmentation. Results show that engagement and training significantly affected performance while effective prediction of turnover was based on metrics of performance and engagement. Clustering shows separate employee groups that promote directed HR strategies. This research highlights the need for data driven HR practices to gain competitive advantage and achieve organizational success. It also emphasizes ethical considerations as well as calls for further research incorporating advanced machine learning techniques, real-time data analytics, and long-term effects of HR Analytics. As a result, this paper presents a solid structure enabling HR practitioners to implement data-driven approaches that enhance an environment of continuous improvement in HRM.

A Review of Adequate Residential Housing Provision for Enhanced Occupants’ Work Performance

Adequate housing provision for the workforce ensures their maximum contribution to the fulfilment of the organisational goals and objectives; it ensures the comfort and security of the workers, thereby enhancing their work ethics, which results in increased efficiency and enhanced overall productivity. Housing is an essential contributor to a man's quality of life, as people spend a significant portion of their lives in their residential homes. Hence, the adequacy of residential housing has a significant influence on the occupants’ quality of life and work output. Therefore, it is important to improve the quality of residential housing to the satisfaction of the occupant. Thus, this study aims to present a literature review on the provision of adequate housing to increase workers' performance. Several literature sources are used to identify related studies that shed light on the relationship between adequate housing and occupant workers' productivity. The study revealed the conceptual dimensions of residential housing adequacy and occupants’ work performance, which include the physical conditions of the house, the suitability of facilities in the house for its occupants, and the affordability of the house in terms of occupation. The study further revealed that good quality and appropriate facilities in a house are essential for the occupant's physical and mental well-being, whereas unhealthy homes can negatively affect the occupant's work performance and overall productivity. Therefore, to improve home dwellers' work performance, stakeholders like owners, architects, estate managers, urban planners, builders, and construction engineers should prioritise the occupants' general well-being and implement housing systems that promote high performance.

Relevancia de la gestión administrativa empresarial

Business administration management encompasses a series of processes that guarantee the achievement of institutional goals. The objective of this research was to analyze the relevance of business administration management. A systematic review was conducted that included papers related to business administration management and study analyses relevant to the categories of business administration management, business administration management strategies, and digital administration management. The study was conducted using 22 papers published in databases such as Scopus, 5 papers; Web of Science, 2 papers; Scielo, 1 paper, and Latindex, 14 papers. The study concluded that administration management has practical relevance, allowing the establishment of organizational goals and objectives. This should be carried out efficiently, since employee dedication experiences a gradual increase and the company achieves productivity according to expectations, proposed objectives and significantly promotes a quality economy. Likewise, administration management must consider strategies such as the application of the various phases of administration processes (planning, organizing, directing, controlling), in addition to strengthening supervisory and regulatory functions; adapting administration management strategies to the local context; developing democratic participation, a culture of peace, and encouraging all civil society actors to implement changes that promote the construction of cultures that foster communication, equity, solidarity, empathy, and respect. Digital administration management attracts customers or users, so organizations must adapt to new technologies, as it not only creates competitive advantages, but also promotes sustainability and market competitiveness.

The motivation plan, a contemporary solution for increasing the effectiveness of motivation

Motivation employees is a challenge to reach employee satisfaction at the workplace. Many existing studies have investigated the role of motivation and have evidenced the fact that motivation is a precursor to individual and organizational performance. This paper considers some of the motivation issues with a focus on the necessity of drawing up the motivation plan as a very important managerial document. This study has included 55 business managers. Terrain data were analyzed using SPSS. The findings provide important information for the theory of motivation and their application in practice. This study will serve as an incentive for managers with their approach to the motivation plan. The paper also proves the necessity of the commitment of relevant institutions for the support they should give to managers in this direction through training sessions. This paper aims to argue the importance of motivation plan as a necessity to support manager to achieve the organizational objectives and one more warranty for individual and organizational performance.

DETERMINANTS OF JOB SATISFACTION AMONG EMPLOYEES AT PRIVATE HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTION IN PERLIS: A CONCEPTUAL PAPER

This is a conceptual paper for a future study based on the review of the literature related to job satisfaction and the effect of Islamic leadership behaviour, workload and co-workers’ relationship on job satisfaction in private higher learning institutions. Job satisfaction remains among the most studied industrial and organisational psychology constructs for two main reasons. First, job satisfaction is effective in addressing employees’ absenteeism, fluctuation in production, and organizational inefficiencies, such as counter-productive behaviour and sabotage and second, job satisfaction is relevant to employees’ motivation to work and to those interested in evaluating such working conditions as task diversity, work requirements, and communications. To address these issues, this study aims to investigate the factors influencing job satisfaction; Islamic leadership behaviour, workload and co-workers’ relationship guided by the Social Exchange theory. The paper went on to analyse the issues, concepts and objectives for the forthcoming study through several literatures of various disciplines. The conceptual paper signifies to supplement literatures for academics as reference for their research. The result of this future research may provide information to the management of higher learning institutions on the factors and the preventive measures that should be taken to reduce the employees’ problems and enhancing the employees’ performance towards achieving the organizational objectives and sustainability.

Mediation of integrations in supply chain information management and supply chain performance: an empirical study from a developing economy

Purpose This study aims to investigate how the management of supply chain information impacts the performance of the supply chain. This relationship is explored by considering the mediating influence of internal and external integration, which is underpinned by the principles of resource-based theory. Design/methodology/approach Data was collected from 144 supply chain professionals across different manufacturing companies. The proposed hypotheses were subjected to quantitative analysis using partial least squares structural equation modeling, and the validity of the measurement model was assessed with the assistance of SmartPLS software. Findings This study identified that information management (IM) significantly and positively affects internal integration (II), customer integration (CI) and supply chain performance (SCP). Similarly, the results showed that II significantly and positively affects SCP. Likewise, CI positively and significantly affected SCP. At the same time, II found a positive yet significant mediating role in the relationship between IM and SCP. CI was found to play a positive but insignificant mediating role in the relationship between IM and SCP. Originality/value This research evaluated a second-order model and tested the SCP in conjunction with the resource-based view in the manufacturing industry. This research could be beneficial for researchers, manufacturers and policymakers to attain organizational objectives by implementing an efficient IM system for better integration and SCP.

Sustainability and Ecotourism: the Learning Process of a Small Business in Mexico

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the implementation process of ecotourism, with the aim of understanding the different forms of knowledge generation and learning in a company with precolonial references. Theoretical Framework: This topic presents the main concepts and theories that support the research through the critical perspective of Organizational Studies. The binomial knowledge-organizational learning stands out, providing a solid foundation to understand the context of the research. Method: The methodology adopted for this research includes a case study based on a qualitative approach with a phenomenological approach. Interviews were conducted with members of the organizations and advisors who supported the implementation of the ecotourism model. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews, participant observation and document analysis. Data were analyzed with an interactive model using an inductive approach. Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed the influence that the origin and ownership of the land has on the process of conception and practice of ecotourism. In the discussion section, cooperation between community members stands out as essential in the management of knowledge and learning, and the achievement of organizational objectives. Implications of the research: These implications could cover the theoretical-methodological limits to understand these organizational forms that live between premodernity and modernity and the need to generate sustainable reproductive, consumption, distribution and maintenance systems. Organizational Studies present a critical vision in the analysis between the complementarities and contradictions that underpin the implementation and practice of ecotourism. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by exposing the nature of this type of organizations with precolonial references where ecotourism merges with the traditions, rituals and worldviews of the community, exposing tensions and paradoxes of an organizational model that incorporates contradictory elements and at the same time complementary, such as sustainable development. The relevance and value of this research is evident in understanding the knowledge-learning process from the perspective of the subjects and the practical application in the implementation of ecotourism based on the nature of land ownership.

Identifying Information Technology (IT) and Cybersecurity Executives’ Competencies to Support Comprehensive Cybersecurity Programs

Information Technology (IT) and cybersecurity executives play a pivotal role in shaping the cybersecurity posture of an organization. Their ability to make informed decisions, allocate resources, and communicate effectively with cybersecurity professionals is paramount. Consequently, these executives must acquire the necessary competencies that encompass cybersecurity risk management, legal and regulatory compliance, and strategic planning combined with foundational business and technical competencies. An interdisciplinary approach bridging the gap between business, technical skills and strategic decision-making is crucial to navigate the ever-evolving and complex cybersecurity challenges facing organizations today. Failure to do so may result in catastrophic consequences for both individual enterprises and society. Further, the growing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats pose significant risks to organizations and individuals alike. To effectively counter these threats, it is imperative to not only develop cybersecurity talent but also to equip IT and cybersecurity executives with essential competencies in this domain. Equally important, is to identify the specific competencies and develop an approach to train or teach them. According to Burrell, Aridi, & Nobles (2018) there is an extremely urgent need of leadership development for cybersecurity and information technology professionals to prepare these professionals with the foundational skills to excel in leadership, management, and directing an enterprise-level program. This paper underscores the critical need for a comprehensive understanding of both Information Technology (IT) and cybersecurity executive competencies and cybersecurity executive development. Integrating these two aspects is critical to improve an organization’s cybersecurity posture and ensure alignment between organizational objectives and cybersecurity strategies. The two must work in tandem to create a robust and resilient cybersecurity infrastructure. This paper provides an analysis of the current literature regarding IT/Cybersecurity roles and responsibilities, leadership competencies, and technical competencies of IT/Cybersecurity executives to identify the gaps in existing research. The authors propose a survey instrument to conduct a quantitative analysis to identify executives’ beliefs as to how important it is to possess each administrative competency. The survey is part of a future research plan to identify and evaluate administrative and technical competencies of IT/Cybersecurity executive leaders.

Proposed improvements on performance management system at PT JIEP by using balanced scorecard

Purpose: This study delves into the vital topic of performance management in the realm of human resources. Given the increasing demand for effective performance management systems in organizations, this study aims to bridge the gap between current practices and the need for a holistic approach that aligns individual goals with organizational objectives. Method: To achieve this, we employed a mixed-method approach, gathering data through surveys and interviews from a diverse range of employees and managers. Statistical techniques were used to analyze the data and provide insights into the effectiveness of the proposed model. Results: We expect our results to validate the proposed model, demonstrating clear improvements in employee and organizational performance metrics when implemented. The findings reveal strong correlations between the use of our model and enhanced performance outcomes. This study’s contribution to performance management is noteworthy. It introduces a comprehensive, adaptable model that can be applied across different organizations, offering both academic insights and practical solutions. This research not only advances theoretical knowledge but also provides a valuable tool for practitioners aiming to enhance performance management practices in their organizations.

Diversity in invasive species management networks

Effective management of invasive species requires collaboration across a range of stakeholders. These stakeholders exhibit diverse attributes such as organisation types, operational scale, objectives, and roles within projects. Identifying the diverse attributes of stakeholders is beneficial for increasing collaboration success while minimising potential conflicts among multiple stakeholders when managing invasive species across landscapes. Despite the increasing number of studies on connections among stakeholders, there is little understanding of the diverse attributes of stakeholders involved in invasive species management. This is a notable gap because the diversity of stakeholders is one of the significant factors that can influence collaboration success. To bridge this knowledge gap, we used a social network approach to identify the attributes of stakeholders that influence their participation in collaborations using a case study of invasive wild pig (Sus scrofa) management in Queensland, Australia. Our findings suggest that even though the overall stakeholder network was diverse, the stakeholder network at the project level exhibited a lack of diversity on average, particularly regarding the scale of operation and type of organisation. In other words, stakeholders are highly likely to form ties in projects involving other stakeholders from similar types of organisations or operational scales. We suggest that targeting a greater diversity of stakeholders across types of organisations and scales of operations might enhance the success of collaborative invasive species management.

The Benefits of a Culture of Providing Rewards and Appreciations to Organization Members to Improve Performance

Culture is a set of values, beliefs, and attitudes that guide an organization's strategic goals and objectives directions. Rewards are bonuses or appreciation given to organizational members for their consistency and good performance. Of course, this encourages the involvement of organizational members and teaches organizational values ??which can result in higher growth. The research method used in this research is the library research method by concluding previous research or literature review. The purpose of this research is to determine the benefits of providing rewards for the performance of organizational members. Organizational culture is the basis or basis for the similarity of opinions and beliefs as well as practical values ??for all members of the organization. Rewards can also be said to be a culture in an organization, where they can attract employees' attention and provide information or remind them of the importance of the thing being rewarded compared to others.

Strengthening the role of relationship management in sustainable employee engagement at selected maritime firms in Nigeria

Relationship management in a maritime firm is essential for maintaining strong partnerships ensuring smooth operations and driving business success within the industry. Extant literature suggests that Nigerian maritime firms must still thoroughly investigate relationship management possibilities and sustainable employee engagement. As a result, this study explores how relationship management affects employee engagement at selected Nigerian maritime companies. 410 respondents were polled from the employees of the selected marine enterprises in Nigeria using a stratified and purposeful sampling technique. Smart PLS 3.0 was used to analyze the returned and valid 380 copies of the questionnaire which provided a response rate of 92.6%. The study's findings demonstrated that relationship management impacted employees' cognitive, affective and behavioural engagement. The findings also revealed that behavioural engagement encompassing dedication, enthusiasm and initiative in fulfilling job duties and advancing organizational objectives is the weakest predictor of employee engagement. This suggests a widespread belief that fostering "cultural diversity and unity" in a global workplace is crucial to inspire employees' engagement and passion for their work. This study offers valid evidence in support of its conclusion that relationship management stimulates the cognitive, affective and behavioural engagement of employees in the Nigerian maritime industry. The study recommends to maritime companies that recognizing diversity and unity in relationship management is essential for higher employee engagement and involvement levels.

Advancing Customer Feedback Systems with Blockchain

AbstractOrganizations have to adjust to changes in the ecosystem, and customer feedback systems (CFS) provide important information to adapt products and services to changing customer preferences. However, current systems are limited to single-dimensional rating scales and are subject to self-selection biases. The work contributes design principles for CFS and implements a CFS that advances current systems by means of contextualized feedback according to specific organizational objectives. The authors apply Design Science Research (DSR) methodology and report on a longitudinal DSR journey considering multiple stakeholder values by utilizing value-sensitive design methods. They conducted expert interviews, design workshops, demonstrations, and a four-day experiment in an organizational setup, involving 132 customers of a major Swiss library. In the process, the identified design principles and the implemented software artifact were validated qualitatively and quantitatively, leading to conclusions for their efficient instantiation. The authors found that i) blockchain technology can afford four design principles of effective CFS. Also, ii) combining DSR with value-sensitive design methods explicitly provides rationale for design principles in the form of identified important values. Moreover, iii) combining DSR with value-sensitive design methods makes the construction of software artifacts more efficient it terms of design time by restricting the design space of a software artifact to those options that align with stakeholder values. The findings of this work thus extend the knowledge about the design of CFS and offer both researchers a theoretical contribution to reasoning about design principles and managers and decision makers a guide for the efficient design of software artifacts.

A Critical Review of the Underlying Dynamics Between Stakeholder Value Addition and Organisational Strategies

This paper critically examines how stakeholder value addition influences organisational strategies, highlighting key strategic outcomes affected by various stakeholder engagements. Utilizing a theoretical framework that integrates the Stakeholder Theory with the Strategic Management Model, the study systematically explores the reciprocity between stakeholders' expectations and organisational policy-making. Through a qualitative analysis of case studies across diverse sectors, the research illuminates the processes through which stakeholder interests are prioritized and integrated into the strategic objectives of organizations. The findings underscore the importance of aligning stakeholder management with core business strategies to foster sustainable growth and competitive advantage. Additionally, this review identifies potential pitfalls and best practices in stakeholder engagement, providing insights into how effective stakeholder integration can drive strategic innovation and enhance organisational resilience. This synthesis of stakeholder-related strategic dynamics offers significant contributions to both academic literature and practical management approaches, advocating for a more inclusive understanding of stakeholder impacts on organizational success.

Governance structure and its links with justice in the context of cooperative organizations

Objective: Cooperative organizations have unique characteristics in their processes and control structures. Given the nature of the relationships that permeate them, justice has stood out as the basis of these relationships, given that the organizations involved seek justice when comparing the rewards and costs involved in interactions. The objective of this essay is to present a theoretical model that makes it possible to explain the links between the governance package (PGov) and the cooperative members' perception of justice and how both reflect on the relational performance of cooperative organizations.Method: This study adopts the theoretical essay method, and assumes the epistemological dimension of structuralism, which generally seeks to explore the structure of the phenomenon and, through its essence, determine its determinant links and interrelationships (Triviños, 1997).Originality/Relevance: Despite advances in understanding the role of control and governance in interorganizational relationships (Ding, Dekker, & Groot, 2013), studies that consider the perspective of justice are still scarce (Dhaundiyal & Coughlan, 2020; Su, Zhang and Guo (2020), and who strive to understand the impacts of these links on performance, which is a differential of the model presented in this essay.Results: This study proposes a model for analyzing the links between the PGov, Organizational Justice and its effects on relational performance. To do so, it was based on the governance and management control structures defended by van der Meer-Kooistra and Scapens (2008), in organizational justice, outlined in its three aspects: distributive justice, procedural justice and interactional justice, addressed by Luo (2007), as well as the notions of relational performance adopted by Su et al. (2020).Theoretical/methodological/practical contributions: The application of the model can bring practical contributions, specifically for the review of the cooperative's PGov and the governance structures to be reformulated (or not), in order to reinforce the justice perceived by the cooperative members. In this way, it is believed that the use of the model will enable the ideal channels of justice to be identified, enhancing the reach of the governance structure and the achievement of the objectives of cooperative organizations.