Organizational Orientation Research Articles

Corporate Sustainability by Combating Bribery: The Role of an Organisation Culture and Its Impact on the Organisation’s Performance

There is an increasing trend in bribery practices among employees (corporate bribery), especially from emerging economies, where developed countries, including the USA, have enormous interests in various aspects of local and international trade. Therefore, this study aims to examine the influence of organisations’ culture and outcome orientation, as well as the stability culture dimensions of Organisation Culture Profile (OCP), in order to combat corporate bribery practices, as an aspect of corporate sustainability practices, and their subsequent impact on both organisational financial and non-financial performance. The study surveyed mid-to-top level managers of a total of 201 organisations from Bangladesh. The survey data were used to develop a structural equation model (SEM) by utilising the AMOS (26th version) software, and thus tested the developed hypotheses on the study variables. The findings provide evidence of the positive influence of the two dimensions (outcome orientation and stability) of organisations’ culture in combating bribery practices within organisations. The findings highlight the positive impact of combating bribery practices on both organisations’ financial and non-financial performance. Our empirical findings contribute to the existing limited bribery-related corporate sustainability literature, with the goal of achieving suitable organisation culture in order to minimise unethical business practices, specifically bribery practices. The findings provide practical implications for practitioners and policymakers due to the discovery of the importance of having congenial corporate culture, in order to promote and enhance corporate sustainability practices by reducing the likelihood of poor practices by employees, i.e., taking or offering bribes to business partners.

Stronger Together? Determinants of Cooperation Patterns of Migrant Organizations in Germany

Based on a cross-regional survey of 764 migrant organizations (MOs) in Germany, this study examines the relationship between the content-related orientation (activity areas) of a migrant organization, its human and financial resources, and its cooperation patterns, e.g., the tendency to become a member of umbrella associations and to cooperate with various actors in society. Resources as well as activity areas of an MO have effects on such collaborations, but they differ depending on the cooperation partner. MOs with a focus on social work are more likely to cooperate with public institutions and civil society organizations and have a larger network overall than MOs active in other areas. In addition, human resources are more important for cooperation than funding. While paid employees increase the probability of cooperation with public institutions as well as the membership in an umbrella association, the number of volunteers correlates positively with the tendency to cooperate with other organizations of civil society and religious communities. In particular, a broad base of paid and volunteer staff increases the chances of cooperation.

The role of digital orientation in moderating the relationship between innovation and internationalization

PurposeThis research aims to examine the moderating role of digital orientation (DO) on the relationship between innovation and internationalization by framing the relationship under an agency, resource-based view (RBV) and organization orientation (OO) theory.Design/methodology/approachThis study focuses on a sample of 392 listed companies in Malaysia from 2011 to 2018 and estimates the model under the double clustered regression, dynamic GMM panel model and one-lagged model to tackle endogeneity and reversal causality. This study also did a logit model as an additional robustness check.FindingsThe findings support the RBV perspective: Companies with intensive innovation have high internationalization. However, the findings refute OO theory by revealing the evidence that DO leads to low internationalization. Supplemental analysis suggests that innovation impact on internationalization occurs in assets and sales internationalization (exports).Research limitations/implicationsAccording to the RBV theory, innovation is strategic value creation for the organization to achieve competitiveness. A company can expand its market internationally when the business process is more productive and efficient due to innovation. The innovation process is closely related to DO. Hence, this research explores whether DO may strengthen the effect of innovation on the internationalization process.Originality/valueThis study examines the effect of DO on innovation and internationalization implementation by contesting agency theory, RBV theory and OO theory within an emerging country context.

Integrative legal order regarding n the application of financial provisions of law

Purpose. The purpose of the article is to reveal the essence of the integration dimension of the exercise of discretion when applying the financial provisions of law. Methodology. The methodology includes a comprehensive analysis and generalization of the available scientific and theoretical material and the formulation of relevant conclusions and recommendations. The following methods of scientific knowledge have been used during the research: logical-semantic, functional, system-structural, formal-legal, comparative-legal. Results. It has been determined that the integration legal order regarding discretion when applying the financial provisions of law is an interstate integrated system-superstructure of supranational principles, norms and institutions, which are formed through the interaction of national legal orders and have an organizational orientation of the tools for their implementation. Originality. In the context of the integration legal order, the mechanism of exercising discretion when applying the financial provisions of law has been established as functional elements, legal relations and tools that determine and limit the rules of behaviour of law enforcers in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the rule of law, ensuring the lawful behaviour of subjects and the balance of public and private interests when making a choice between alternatives and making a legitimate and optimal decision. A promising direction of the development of such a system is the practical implementation of the concept of logical formalization of the institution of such discretion regarding the typical order (algorithm) of observing the limits of discretion: how and on the basis of which factors discretion is to be exercised, criteria and sequence of analysis; comparison of facts with the rule of law to find coincidences; evaluations according to criteria, interpretation, justification; formation of conclusions; optional indication of similar legal positions; finalizing what decision to make within discretion. Practical significance. The results of the research could be used in law-making and law-enforcement activities to establish the limits of discretion when applying the financial provisions of law.

ECOLOGICAL MARKETING IN THE PARADIGM OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL ASPECT

Theoretical and methodological approaches to the development of the field of marketing in the information society based on the principles of sustainable development are considered, which is due to the task of creating and maintaining, with the help of marketing, competitive advantages compatible with the tasks of the concept of sustainable development, adapting the marketing orientation of organizations to the needs of sustainable development in order to harmonize interaction «nature-society». It is shown that in the field of marketing, the focus on the concept of sustainable development actualized the formation of the ideology of sustainable marketing and sustainable consumption, a sustainable marketing organization and contributed to the formation of ecological marketing, which focuses on the demonstration of positive social and environmental behavior by companies to ethical consumers, responsibility for environmental safety, life and health consumers. In accordance with Ukraine’s course of integration into the European Union, the economic policy of the state is faced with the task of building the economy based on the principles of sustainable development. The issue of the need to combine the efforts of the state and civil society to implement the concept of sustainable development has been updated. It is indicated that in order to overcome the dominance of resource- and energy-intensive industries and technologies, the raw material orientation of exports that dominates in Ukraine, state policy should consider the achievements of the Fourth Technological Revolution and support science-oriented industries. The role of the achievements of the Fourth Technological Revolution, to solve the problems of sustainable development thanks to technologies of alternative energy production, «smart» technologies for the house, and cloud technologies, which become the basis for calculating the economical distribution of resources and optimal satisfaction of consumer needs, is considered. It is shown that with the efforts of civil society, with a formed environmental consciousness, it is possible to overcome the ideology of consumer society, which led to the global environmental crisis and prevent business from neglecting the requirements for environmental protection, saving capital investments in the ecological sphere.

Research on the Influence of the Policy of "Double Reduction" on the Communication between Primary and Middle School Scholars and Schools

Since the implementation of the "double reduction" policy, primary and secondary schools have gradually strengthened the construction of the home-school collaborative education mechanism, but there are still problems such as too few communication channels between teachers and parents, single content, parents' distrust of the concept of collaborative education, and lack of planning in home-school communication. In the process of communication, most teachers communicate with their parents with students' grades as the center, and the lack of two-way communication makes teachers fail to fully consider the demands of individual students and their parents. As the most important measure of the Party in the field of education at present, it is necessary to further highlight the guiding role and exemplary vanguard role of the Party organization, enhance the orientation of the Party organization, strengthen learning, form a consensus and highlight key points. At the same time, the increase of teachers' professional titles can indirectly reflect the country's dependence on the education industry and its love and respect for teachers. The policy of "double reduction" is conducive to promoting the rise of a good atmosphere of "respecting teachers and attaching importance to teaching" in the whole society and has an important role in promoting the improvement of the overall national quality.

ANALYSIS OF MARKET DRIVEN STRATEGIES TO INCREASE CAPABILITIES AND PERFORMANCES ADVANTAGES IN BUSINESS

onsiderable progress has been made in identifying market-driven businesses, understanding what they do, and measuring the bottom-line consequences of their orientation to their markets. The next challenge is to understand how this organizational orientation can be achieved and sustained. Market Orientation is a business culture which enlist the participation of all employee for the purpose of creating superior value for its customers and superior performance for itself. A substantial body of research finds a positive relationship between a business’ magnitude of market orientation and it’s performance. However, there has been no research into the competitive strategies through which a market oriented business creates customer value. This paper extends previous work by showing that market, and attempt to achieve competitive advantage both by increasing customer benefits and by reducing costs. Contrary to traditional reactive market driven approach, the proactive market driving approach pertains to influencing the market structure and the market players behavior in a direction that enhances the company competitive posture. Then companies must be market or customer oriented, think and act based on innovative knowledge, make a useful and long term relationship with their customers. This qualification is for those organizations that are able to be knowledge-based, formulate its marketing strategies and sustain its competitive advantage based on its own knowledge. Companies must consider innovative knowledge as a new input to sustain competitive advantages and to develop intelligent marketing strategy.

Entrepreneurial Orientation in Faith-Based Nonprofit Organizations: The Crucial Role of Collaboration, and Interpersonal and Managerial Skills

Entrepreneurial Orientation in Faith-Based Nonprofit Organizations: The Crucial Role of Collaboration, and Interpersonal and Managerial Skills

Creativity as a strategic orientation of Industry 4.0 organizations in the conditions of sustainable development

Purpose: The main purpose of the article is to determine the strategic directions of Industry 4.0 organizations in the conditions of sustainable development. Design/methodology/approach: Many different strategy typologies have been presented in the literature. They allow for the identification of different strategic orientations of organizations operating in a changing market environment. Taking into account the concept of Industry 4.0, the essence of which is the extensive use of the Internet, networks, and data exchange for increasingly better functioning of the organization, an in-depth analysis and review of the literature on sustainable development was carried out, which provided the basis for developing a model of strategic directions recommended to organizations implementing the idea of Industry 4.0. Findings: Based on an in-depth analysis and literature review, a model of strategic orientations of Industry 4.0 organizations was developed, covering four basic activities: organizational expansion, organizational innovation, organizational entrepreneurship, and organizational creativity enabling sustainable development of the organization. Originality/value: The article presents an original approach to strategic orientation as a key competence of contemporary organizations implementing the Industry 4.0 concept in conditions of sustainable development. In the proposed model, the authors emphasize the special role of organizational creativity, which stimulates the creation of new values in the organization and its strategy aimed at implementing the Industry 4.0 concept in conditions of sustainable development. These new values have a decisive impact on the organization's growth and sustainability in a turbulent and dynamic environment, focusing on maintaining the integrity of the ecosystem. Keywords: Industry 4.0, sustainable development, organization, orientation, strategy, values. Category of the paper: Viewpoint, conceptual paper.

Attempt to correlate dislocations network and distribution to macroscale plane rotations in <001> cast-mono ingots

This work aims to contribute to the understanding of the mechanisms behind electrically active crystalline defect formation in cast-mono (cm) ingots grown along the <001> axis. Both the spatial distributions of background dislocations in the cellular dislocation array and the driving force for dislocation multiplication in the sub-grains are not perfectly understood. Macroscale length crystal rotations are here characterized by the (θ/2θ) X-ray diffraction (XRD) method at different ingot heights and along two perpendicular sample axes. XRD measurements show the presence of crystal rotations in the large single grain domain. Two orthogonal misorientations components are found to evolve linearly along each sample axis forming plane orientation gradients up to (0.05 ± 0.02) degree/cm extending over 12 cm inside the cast-mono grain. (001) crystal structure deformation are also analysed by rocking curve imaging (RCI) using synchrotron radiation on wafers of a neighboring brick. First, results confirm the presence of the plane orientation gradient measured by XRD and its order of magnitude. Second, RCI results demonstrate that the plane orientation gradient is associated to the cellular dislocation network. Therefore, these results strongly suggest that background dislocations network of a cellular form can create an organized orientation gradient at large distance within the ingot. The involvement of the characterized orientation gradients in the formation and extension of electrically active SGBs in cast-mono ingots is discussed. • Crystal structure deformation measurements of cm-Si ingots. • Evidence of the presence of {001} planes orientation gradients. • Plane orientation gradients almost constant along the sample axes. • Orientation gradients increase with the ingot height. • Orientation gradients associated to the cellular network of dislocations.

Implementation of Management Functions in Bridal Makeup Studio

Human civilization encourages the development of business opportunities, one of which is bridal makeup services. The need for bridal makeup services continues to increase, giving rise to business competition. In facing increasingly fierce business competition, important management activities are of concern. Management is an effort to manage the company in order to achieve common goals. Management functions include: planning, organizing, preparing personnel, directing, coordinating, funding, and preparing reports. The method used in this writing is literature review, through searching articles on the internet and reviewing articles. The keywords used in the article search were management functions, salon management, bridal makeup business, salon marketing strategy, implementation of management functions, beauty makeup. From these keywords, several related articles/journals were found. Some of these articles are then used as a reference, reviewed and reviewed using supporting references. Human resource planning, workforce withdrawal, workforce selection, organizational orientation, HR development, employee work evaluation, awarding are important factors that need to be carried out in the bridal makeup service business.

Fabrication of Multilayered Biofunctional Material with an Enamel-like Structure.

The oral cavity is an environment with diverse bacteria; thus, antibacterial materials are crucial for treating and preventing dental diseases. There is a high demand for materials with an enamel-like architecture because of the high failure rate of dental restorations, due to the physical differences between dental materials and enamel. However, recreating the distinctive apatite composition and hierarchical architecture of enamel is challenging. The aim of this study was to synthesize a novel material with an enamel-like structure and antibacterial ability. We established a non-cell biomimetic method of evaporation-based bottom-up self-assembly combined with a layer-by-layer technique and introduced an antibacterial agent (graphene oxide) to fabricate a biofunctional material with an enamel-like architecture and antibacterial ability. Specifically, enamel-like graphene oxide-hydroxyapatite crystals, formed on a customized mineralization template, were assembled into an enamel-like prismatic structure with a highly organized orientation preferentially along the c-axis through evaporation-based bottom-up self-assembly. With the aid of layer-by-layer absorption, we then fabricated a bulk macroscopic multilayered biofunctional material with a hierarchical enamel-like architecture. This enamel-inspired biomaterial could effectively resolve the problem in dental restoration and brings new prospects for the synthesis of other enamel-inspired biomaterials.

Generational differences in work values in the Korean Government sector

Purpose The purpose of this study is to compare the perceptions of work values among different generational groups (Boomers, Generation 386, Generation X and Millennials) in the Korean Government sector. Design/methodology/approach Using a sample of 1,084 employees working in the Korean Government sector, this study compared generational differences in work values with seven dimensions: detail, aggressiveness, team orientation, outcome orientation, people orientation, innovation and organization orientation. Findings This study found that Millennials had the most significant differences in aggression, team-orientation, innovation and organization-focus, compared to Generation 386. Millennials were less aggressive and more team-oriented and innovative than Generation 386. Millennials also put less value on the organization compared to Generation X and Generation 386, indicating that Millennials are less willing than other generations to sacrifice their individual needs for the needs of the organization. Generation X had higher values in supportiveness, fairness and respect for individuals than Generation 386. Originality/value This study adds to the current literature by empirically examining how employees’ work values are influenced by the generational differences of the workers.

Learning Analytics in the Corporate Sector: What Business Leaders Say?

The widespread adoption of digital tools for learning enables extensive data collection about employee learning activities. This article analyzes how corporations use data to inform and support their learning needs. This article presents a qualitative analysis of what managers and executives overseeing learning and development initiatives in their respective organization's value in learning analytics (LA) at the workplace. The interviews were analyzed through a framework that combined lenses of value-sensitive design and value creation to uncover the values underpinning current applications of LA in the corporate sector. We found that corporations vary in their strategic LA orientations when it comes to organizational learning and development. However, although aspirational narratives of executives are diverse, their activities are not. The implications of the rich qualitative findings suggest that learning sciences can support organizational learning by creating diagnostic tools to identify organizational orientations for LA. Computer scientists can also support decision-making and research on corporate LA by creating tools that can help map organizational aspirations and activities in relation to the various data sources, stemming from different organizational units. We conclude by outlining these recommendations.

Reducing Employee Turnover Intentions in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: The Mediating Effect of Quality of Work Life and Intrinsic Motivation.

Employee turnover causes various organizational disruptions, including economic and social loss and a deficit in organizational knowledge-skill inventory. Considering different forms of organizational disruptions associated with employee turnover, the contemporary literature on organizational sciences has shown serious concern in dealing with the challenge of employee turnover. However, shockingly, the employee turnover rate in the tourism and hospitality sector has been reported to be critically high even at a global level. Moreover, considering the customer-facing nature of this industry, employee turnover has more consequences for the tourism and hospitality sector compared to other segments of the economy. Past literature has acknowledged the role of employee-related corporate social responsibility (ERCSR) activities of an organization in influencing employee behavior. However, a critical knowledge gap in this domain still exists. That is, most of the prior studies tested the impact of ERCSR on positive employee behavior and did not test how ERCSR engagement in an organization may reduce employee turnover intentions, especially in a hospitality context. To fill this knowledge gap, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between ERCSR and employee turnover intentions in a hospitality sector of a developing country. Additionally, the mediating roles of quality of work life and intrinsic motivation were also tested in the above-proposed relationship. The hotel employees were the respondents in this survey who provided their responses related to the study variables on a self-administered questionnaire (n = 278). A hypothetical model was developed and analyzed with the help of the structural equation modeling technique. The results confirmed that ERCSR orientation of a hotel organization significantly reduces the turnover intentions of employees, whereas both quality of work life and intrinsic motivation buffered this association by producing mediating effects. These findings have different theoretical and practical implications, among which the most important implication is to realize the key role of ERCSR in reducing employees’ turnover intentions in a hospitality context. Various other implications are discussed in detail.

The Global Orientation of Organizations: An Analysis of the Effects of Global Cultural Rationalization and National Institutional Traditions

AbstractMost institutional studies have conceptualized institutions within the borders of national contexts as relevant to the global orientation of organizations. The world society approach in institutional theory, however, highlights the existence of a global institutional realm (i.e., driven by a process of cultural rationalization) and proposes that as a consequence of both global and national institutional demands, organizations are constructed as actors with global identities – the orientation of an organization towards the world or away from it. We argue that the global identity of organizations varies with the national institutional traditions within which organizations originate, the exposure of organizations to various instantiations of cultural rationalization within national contexts, and the extent to which organizations are governed by traditional forms of authority (i.e., family, nation state). We tested our hypotheses empirically, using data from 366 corporations listed in major stock indices in 22 countries around the globe. The empirical results support our argument.

Strategic Orientation of Film Organization Development in the Digital Age

The development of the film industry is inextricably linked with technological changes. Thus, the digital society is already characterized by various achievements in the production of interactive films based on virtual reality, the frequent use of smartphones as cameras, the emergence of fully digital film sets. Modern digital reality has influenced the activities of film organizations, changing the main value chain of film products due to the emergence of new digital platforms in the process of distribution and creation of film products, which created the need to improve the development strategy of the film business. The article draws a connection between strategic management and strategic orientation based on the research of Russian and foreign scientists in the field of economics. The paper proposes the components of the process of strategic orientation in the film business based on the creation of a value chain, since the links between the individual stages affect the competitive advantage of a film company. The presented strategic orientation of the film organization consists of the existing business model of business development, mission, values of each film project, goals, SWOT analysis, various levels of strategies and feedback present at all stages of strategy development and implementation.

On-boarding and Orientation in an Ambulatory Surgery Center—What a Clinical Nurse Educator Can Do For You!

<h3>Background Information</h3> The mission of Copper Ridge Surgery Center is to set the standard for excellence in outpatient surgical services. A closer look at our existing orientation process and training documents brought to light opportunities for improvement. Recognizing that having competent, well-trained staff contributes to excellence and positive patient outcomes, our center instituted a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) to elevate staff education and competency to a higher level. <h3>Objectives of Project</h3> 1.To develop the CNE role that would support education in all clinical areas of our ambulatory surgery center. 2.To develop a robust and organized orientation program for new hires. To develop a Preceptor program of dedicated staff wishing to share their knowledge and expertise. 3.To build staff confidence and satisfaction. 4.To create a means to consistently assess and electronically document staff members' competencies and training requirements specific to their practice areas. <h3>Process of Implementation</h3> The CNE job description was written. The position was filled by an internal, certified staff RN with multiple years' experience in perianesthesia nursing. A new-hire general orientation day was implemented where the leadership team spoke on key programs driving our facility's mission and vision. A preceptor program was developed, and preceptor training done. Competencies were written with input from team leaders utilizing a standardized form. An electronic platform for documenting and storing training materials was created. <h3>Statement of Successful Practice</h3> Improving the process of on-boarding and orientation of new-hires through an organized process of training, educating, and documenting success has shown to improve orientee's satisfaction and confidence, while contributing to positive patient outcomes. Preceptor satisfaction increased as they are more prepared to meet the needs of those in training. The CNE has afforded the team leaders more time to round and support staff at the bedside, further improving satisfaction and outcomes. <h3>Implications for Advancing the Practice of Perianesthesia Nursing</h3> A clinical nurse educator brings significant benefits in improving staff competency and expertise, thus increasing positive patient outcomes. Furthermore, this role assists in developing staff who embrace the specialty of Perianesthesia nursing and desire to further advance their knowledge and practice.

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This research article presents the market orientation of the dental organization and the marketing problems in this process. The research focus is primarily on the role of moralethical connection and therefore the model of connection between physician and patient is developed based on a pre-designed questionnaire. Segmentation in the dental market is studied and relevant business models are characterized. The chain of decision-making process in the dental market is discussed and strategic, administrative and operational solutions are given in relation to the management of the clinic. General value is influenced by the following marketing factors: psychological training of staff, psychological characteristics of the staff, interior of the clinic, level of service, patient satisfaction control system. The scientific article presents the SWOT analysis of the dental market and identifies the capabilities and possible threats of the organization. The focus is on collaborative learning between the clinic and the educational institution. The principle of patient orientation is set.

Strategic Trends of Organizations in the Context of New Perspectives of Sustainable Competitiveness

The business that is not focused solely on short-term profits and takes sustainability principles into account can be called a sustainable business. In contrast, the sustainable competitive advantage is the basis of business performance. This article discusses the benefits of selected strategic trends for sustainable competitiveness. The sustainability approach has rarely been considered in the competitiveness studies examined. An appropriate framework for its sustainable competitiveness requires taking into account the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental dimensions on the one hand and the consideration of all stakeholders on the other one. While global corporations have been integrating sustainable business into their strategies, this important step to make still awaits Czech organizations. The main goal of the study was to identify strategic trends implemented by the selected Czech organizations aiming at ensuring competitive advantage and evaluating the orientation of organizations depending on the selected variables. The factor analysis was used (principal component method, varimax method), and the dependencies of the organizations´ orientation and the identifying variables from the questionnaire survey (n1 = 183) and focus groups (n2 = 8) were tested. The results from the questionnaire survey and focus groups have revealed six factors, namely, the integrated management system, employee development, CSR reporting, the organizational structure for innovation development, succession planning, and knowledge continuity.