Work Ethic Research Articles

Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives on brand reputation: A study on how CSR activities enhance brand reputation and consumer loyalty in the context of sustainable marketing practices

Contemporary businesses cannot survive in today's cutthroat marketplace without engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Examining how CSR initiatives cultivate consumer loyalty within the framework of environmentally conscious advertising campaigns, this study probes the link between CSR initiatives and public perception of brands. Community involvement, ethical work practices, and environmental stewardship are some of the CSR programs examined in this research, which seeks to understand how these initiatives influence brand image and consumer behaviour. Case studies and consumer surveys were the basis of this study, which found that CSR-active companies' reputations, as well as the trust and loyalty of their target audience, were positively impacted. Customers are more loyal than ever before to brands that reflect their values, and the research highlights the importance of companies that demonstrate genuine commitment to sustainability. Based on the findings, businesses may boost their image, get more customers involved in the long run, and differentiate themselves from rivals by making CSR a central part of their strategy. This study contributes to the growing body of literature on corporate social responsibility and sustainable marketing. It offers valuable insights for organizations that want to build a reputation that is both responsible and customer-centric.

Participative Leadership VS Servant Leadership on Innovative Work Behavior: Role of Psychological Empowerment as Mediator

The role of psychological empowerment has not been thoroughly elucidated in previous researchers. Therefore, this study aims to examine the influence of participative and servant leadership on IWB and the role of psychological empowerment as a mediator. This study used a quantitative method with an SEM-PLS design on 155 respondents from the batik handicraft industry in Central Java, Indonesia. This finding supports the idea that participative and servant leadership, as well as psychological empowerment, are important for promoting innovation. However, psychological empowerment only strengthens the influence of servant leadership because direct participation in decision-making is already able to trigger employee initiative without the need for increased empowerment first. Servant leaders act as good mentors when organizational members experience difficulties at work, get the freedom to complete difficult tasks, are valued, trusted, and have high trust in leaders related to the principles of work ethics for the progress of the company.

The Relationship Between Ethical Leadership and Emotional Exhaustion in a Virtual Work Environment: A Moderated Mediation Model

The role of ethical leadership in virtual settings is not yet clearly defined, but it may be the key to addressing employees’ emotional exhaustion. In addition, to prevent emotional exhaustion, it is important to determine the role of work autonomy and teleworking intensity. The present research examined how and when ethical leadership influences emotional exhaustion through work autonomy and teleworking intensity. Data collected from 448 workers in the Colombian electrical sector were analyzed using a SEM moderated mediation model. The results indicate a positive relationship between ethical leadership and emotional exhaustion mediated by work autonomy. The results also show that teleworking intensity moderates the mediation process. Specifically, the positive impact of ethical leadership on emotional exhaustion stopped when teleworking intensity was high. Likewise, high teleworking intensity intensified the positive relationship between ethical leadership and work autonomy. Finally, high teleworking intensity dampened the positive relationship between work autonomy and emotional exhaustion. In conclusion, working virtually five days a week is a strategy that amplifies the leader-member relationship and becomes an advantage to effectively combat emotional exhaustion. The results obtained in this research are particularly relevant because they show for the first time that ethical leadership can have opposite effects on employees’ emotional exhaustion, both positive and negative, depending on the number of days teleworked, thus contributing to a new understanding of the characteristics of the ethical leader in a virtual environment.

The difficulty of seeing the world differently: a pedagogical and ethical aspect of moral persuasion

ABSTRACT This study examines the grammar of moral persuasion that leads to moral outlook transformation, exploring Cora Diamond’s insights in the ‘difficulty of reality’ (2008) and Wittgenstein’s concept of aspect change. Using J. M. Coetzee’s The Lives of Animals, Diamond illustrates the gulf between the character’s experiences and the audience’s interpretive deflections, highlighting the limitations of rational arguments in moral persuasion. Drawing on Wittgenstein, Diamond argues that we should imaginatively consider what seems nonsense as sense and understand the speaker’s intention to communicate. By comparing how reasons work in ethics to Wittgenstein’s methods, this study emphasizes both the difficulty educators face in persuading students to notice aspects they are blind to and the responsibility of educators to acknowledge seemingly nonsensical sentences uttered in children’s voices. It underscores the role of imaginative engagement and educators’ responsibility to share children’s sensitivities to our shared world in ethical and pedagogical approaches to moral persuasion.

The Expanding Role of United States Healthcare Chaplains in Clinical Ethics.

Healthcare chaplains in the United States increasingly report being tasked by their organizations to participate in the formal work of clinical ethics, by serving on ethics committees, performing clinical ethics consultations, or leading clinical ethics programs. This mapping study documents that professionally-trained chaplains possess a number of skills and attributes that enhance their capability for this work; however, they often lack certain knowledge specific to the discipline of clinical ethics that is needed for roles they are being asked to perform. The professional associations of both chaplaincy and clinical ethics are encouraged to address this educational gap for the benefit of both disciplines.

The «great experiment» of cheap labor in Mauritius: a historical perspective

ABSTRACT The aim of this article is to demonstrate that the indenture system contributed to the development of a work ethic that facilitated the development of the Mauritian economy. The indentured labor system in Mauritius, though crucial for the island’s economic boom in the 19th century, involved harsh realities for laborers. Long contracts, limited freedoms, and debt bondage masked the ‘free’ labor narrative. Despite the exploitation, some former laborers achieved land ownership and entrepreneurship, showcasing resilience. Recognizing the vulnerability of a sugar-dependent economy, Mauritius embarked on diversification efforts, fostering tourism, manufacturing, and financial services. By examining the indentured labor system, we gain insights into the human cost of economic growth, the complexities of ‘free’ labor, and the long-term consequences of migration. This historical exploration sheds light on Mauritius’ social and economic transformation, highlighting its journey from a sugar-reliant nation to a more diversified and resilient economy.

An ideology of deserving: A historical analysis of the United States' immigration policies governing forced migration and social welfare

AbstractLegislation governs both the admittance and treatment of forced migrants in the United States. Increasingly, many forced migrants are offered few welfare benefits, temporary protection, and no pathway to permanent residency. This paper explores forced migrants' legal categories and access to social welfare, focusing on five humanitarian protection statuses: Temporary Protected Status, Humanitarian Parole, Asylum Seeker, Refugee, and Asylee. Based on the concepts of welfare nationalism and the Protestant Work Ethic, our historical analysis examines the Welfare Reform Act of 1996 to see how this landmark legislation shaped access to welfare for noncitizens. We then focus on the emergence of humanitarian statuses since the 1950s and the legislation that constructed them. We conclude that immigration legislation governing forced migrants underlies an ideology of deserving, where some are treated as more meritorious than others. Thus, we call for welfare scholars to elevate immigration status as a key category in their research.

Faktor-Faktor yang Berpengaruh pada Kematangan Karir Mahasiswa di Era Digital

The career maturity of graduates determines their success in working according to their education. Career maturity conditions can show that students have reached career maturity according to the stage of career development. Career maturity is important for students to plan studies and careers that suit their abilities, interests and talents This research aims to find out what factors influence career maturity in students. This research uses a literature study which uses 9 scientific articles with themes related to student career maturity. From the research results, it is known that the factors that influence student career maturity include the dimensions of student attitudes such as work ethic, level of student knowledge and understanding, knowledge of talents and interests, student willingness to compromise regarding the future, student self-confidence, efficacy students themselves, as well as work experience and strength evaluations can predict student career maturity. Furthermore, factors that are considered not influential are student gender and activeness in organizations. The research conclusion is that student career maturity is generally in various categories starting from low to quite high career maturity categories which can be influenced by various factors that influence it. The implications of this research can be used by students as a reference for developing their careers in the digital era

Legal Constraints or Aggregate Individual Characteristics? Examining Factors of State R&D Intensity and Spending in the United States

ABSTRACTThis study empirically examines the impacts of legal constraints and aggregate individual characteristics on the funding and expenditure related to states' research and development (R&D). A system generalized method of moments (GMM) analysis is performed over a 20‐year period (2000–2019). The budgetary institutions, including rainy‐day funds, TELs, and debt limitations, significantly affect states' overall innovative capacity and R&D spending. They can hinder improvements in states' innovative capacity and R&D expenditure. On the other hand, states can circumvent these institutions and increase their R&D intensity and spending. States' development and human capacity foster their innovative capacity and R&D spending. Catholic work ethic is also crucial for enhancing state governments' innovative capacity and R&D expenditure. Legislative term limits reduce states' R&D intensity and expenditure. Meanwhile, economic downturns may motivate additional spending on R&D activities to promote states' innovative capacity and R&D spending. Fiscal burdens can prevent states from investing in R&D.

The Communication Performance Analysis of the In Room Dining Division at Hotel “A” as the Basis for the Formation of Organizational Culture

Communication performance and organizational culture are closely related, in the process an individual's communication performance reflects their organization's culture. Every company has its organizational culture, including Hotel “A," which is one of the 5-star international hotels in Jakarta, also experiencing issues with its organizational culture. This study employs descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The method used in this research is interview with employees from the in-room dining division at Hotel “A”, that is a 2 active members of the organization. The research findings reveal problems in the communication performance at Hotel “A”. For instance, in terms of ritual performance, there is a company culture of working overtime. Additionally, in terms of passion performance, the abundance of job tasks in the in-room dining division diminishes the manager's focus, especially for unexperienced leader in a similar divisions. Social performance shows the existence of factions within the organization but with no significant impact on operations. Political performance manifests as a sense of superiority over certain groups (seniority). Lastly, enculturation performance indicates differences in training between staff levels and daily workers, creating clearer disparities. All of these issues stem from the inadequate communication performance in the in-room dining division at Hotel “A”. If left unaddressed, they may lead to demotivation, a decline in work ethic, and feelings of saturation among employees, ultimately impacting the formation of the company's culture. The researcher suggests that management and Human Resources collaborate to address these issues, fostering open communication and welcoming input to establish positive organizational culture.

Islamic work ethics in a complex, conflicted cultural milieu: The case of indigenous Palestinian Arab high school teachers in Israel

This study focuses on Islamic work ethics (IWE) among Indigenous Palestinian Arab high school teachers in Israel. With the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, this predominantly Muslim Palestinian Arab minority experienced rapid socioeconomic change, as well as repression of its socio-political and cultural background and values. Despite its incorporation into a Western-oriented country, the core principles of Islam continue to have broad influence on the Palestinian Arab minority in Israel, as well as applications to many areas of life, including work values. The study sample included 1245 high school teachers. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were utilized to establish a reliable model of IWE, resulting in two reliable IWE dimensions: “dedication and social responsibility at work” and “independence, diligence, and achievement at work.” Indigenous Palestinian Arab teachers reported high IWE levels, although this differed by gender and age group. The IWE scale appears to be a valuable measure for describing the work-related values of Indigenous Palestinian Arab high school teachers in Israel.

The Influence of Achievement Motivation, Affiliation Motivation and Power Motivation through Work Spirit on Employee Performance at Pt. Bpr Penebel

This research was conducted based on field phenomena which indicated that employee performance was not optimal, allegedly caused by weak achievement motivation, affiliation motivation, power motivation and work enthusiasm. The research aims to analyze the influence of achievement motivation, affiliation motivation, power motivation on employee morale and performance. Associative causal research method with a sample of 34 PT employees. BPR Penebel. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used is SmartPLS. The research results show that achievement motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, affiliated motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, power motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, achievement motivation has a positive and significant effect on work morale, affiliated motivation has a positive and significant effect on work enthusiasm, power motivation has a positive and significant effect on work morale. For the mediating effect, it was found that work enthusiasm was able to mediate the influence of achievement motivation on employee performance, work enthusiasm was able to mediate the influence of affiliated motivation on employee performance, work enthusiasm was able to mediate the influence of power motivation on employee performance.

Authentic Leadership-A Concept Analysis.

To report an analysis of the concept of authentic leadership. Concept analysis. Data sources included core databases: CINAHL, PubMed, Embase, ProQuest, APA PsycINFO, ERIC, ABI/Inform and Tomlinson's Nursing Core Collection (2010). Walker and Avant's method was used to identify descriptions, antecedents, consequences and empirical referents of the concept. Model, related and contrary cases were developed. Defining attributes were identified as self-awareness, transparency, balanced processing, internalised moral perspective, caring, shared decision making and moral/ethical courage. Antecedents were authenticity, positive psychological capacities, life experiences, leadership development programme, supportive organisational climate and an ethical climate. Consequences are employee well-being and satisfaction, positive work environment and enhanced performance and safety. While authentic leadership is an emerging and popular leadership approach, there are gaps in relation to agreed definitions. Moreover, core textbooks within the subject area also fail to provide these definitions. This concept analysis represents the first comprehensive and robust analysis of the concept of authentic leadership that will serve to reliably inform research, education and practice. This analysis reveals that authentic leadership can have a positive effect on staff well-being and satisfaction, their work environment, performance and ultimately safety. This has potential for a positive impact on patient care and patient outcomes by fostering an ethical and supportive work environment. This study revealed a new comprehensive understanding of authentic leadership that provides conceptual clarity that will guide research and practice in the field, which refines the existing understanding, highlighting essential attributes and their relevance in nursing practice. No patient or public contribution.

The knowledge and skills needed for forensic social work in Australia: A Delphi study

Summary Forensic social work is the application of social work knowledge, skills, values and ethics within a legal and criminal justice context. Globally, social workers play an integral role in the criminal justice system but in many countries, including Australia, there is limited conception of the competencies needed for this specialist practice. Australia serves as an example of forensic social work regulated through a generalist social work competency framework, where specialist skills and knowledge are not distinctly outlined or assessed. The purpose of this study was to identify the knowledge and skills used by forensic social work practitioners in Australia. This study used a 3-round Delphi method with an expert panel of social workers working in forensic practice across Australia. It consisted of a 1-hour semi-structured individual interview followed by 2 rounds of online surveys. Findings Consensus was obtained for 30 skill and knowledge items for Australian forensic social work. The panel identified these competencies as specialist, meaning requiring further training beyond generalist proficiency. Of these, eight of the skill and knowledge items were seen as essential for graduates entering forensic social work. Applications The findings from this study contribute to an evidence-based model of forensic social work competency. In Australia, they can be used to consider potential gaps between current generalist mechanisms and specialist practice expectations. With further research, these findings can be used to inform professional standards for forensic social work in Australia and potentially internationally.

Impact of telehealth implementation on medical non-consultant hospital doctors training experience

Telehealth is defined as the provision of health care services over a distance. Major health systems, including outpatient clinics and check-ups alike, turned to telehealth and teleconsultation amid the COVID19 pandemic. There are many recognized advantages of telehealth and its increasing implementation, however, not much is known about the specific impact of remote consultation on the quality of non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHD) training experiences in medicine. This study aimed to gain rich descriptive insights into the specific impact of remote consultation on the quality of medical NCHD training experiences and their perceptions, through purposeful sampling. Data was collected via semi-structured virtual interviews of fifteen NCHD participants. The interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. The collective transcripts were analysed using NVIVO data software for common themes. The themes identified suggested that there were both advantages and disadvantages to telehealth and its impact on training across a spectrum of entities including; doctor-patient relationships, peer relationships, service provision, work morale, working hours, clinical skills experience and general feedback as a trainee. NCHD perspectives expressed were mixed across all themes. Further research is recommended to advance understanding of the potential impact of telehealth on current and prospective doctors in training. With a greater understanding of general insights, future changes, including telehealth training programmes, could be implemented to build confidence and familiarity with telehealth utilization and potentiate its conceivable benefits.

Reliability generalization meta-analysis of measuring Islamic work ethic

Reliability generalization meta-analysis of measuring Islamic work ethic

Reflections on the implications of proposed legal reform in Israel on ethical dilemmas in social work

Social work ethics are outlined in the Union of Social Workers in Israel Code of Ethics. Israel's current Justice Minister has submitted a bill as part of legal reform, which states that even if the Supreme Court rules that a law enacted by the Knesset violates human dignity and liberty, a Knesset majority can still overturn the Supreme Court ruling. Should this legal reform endeavor succeed, social workers may be faced with complex ethical and legal dilemmas. This article provides a number of recommendations that will assist social workers to better prepare themselves to deal with situations in which they are required to act contrary to both applicable legislation and professional ethics.

The Influence Of Financial Compensation And Work Ethic On The Organizational Commitment Of Employees At PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV Work Unit Palm Oil Mill (PKS) Gunung Meliau

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of financial compensation and work ethic on the organizational commitment of employees at PTPN IV Gunung Meliau Palm Oil Mill Unit. This research employs a quantitative approach. The sample in this study consists of all employees of PTPN IV Gunung Meliau Palm Oil Mill Unit, totaling 125 employees. This study uses multiple linear regression, correlation coefficient, coefficient of determination, F-test, and t-test. The results indicate that financial compensation and work ethic simultaneously affect organizational commitment. Furthermore, financial compensation and work ethic partially have a significant impact on organizational commitment

The Influence of Religion on Economic Development

Religion is one of the most important institutions in the process of socialization. Which has a profound effect on a thinking and behavior of individuals and groups. As well Religion affects economic system and is an important part of regulating economic life of individuals, however, nation building and national consciousness are based on the national economy. An important part of the preservation and development of nations is through the economy. Culture, religion and social traditions play an important role in shaping the economic status of nations. This is an important part of sanctified the work, work ethic, and love of work. Some opinion believe that religions have a profound effect on the way of life of individuals and groups. So that the basis of work, production and trade is sanctify mundane efforts. At the same time, it distorts the topics related to squandering and social virtues. This study is qualitative research, the aim of the study is to present the relationship between religion and the economy. As a result of this study, we found that religion and economics are two socio-cultural phenomena, and there is a strong influence and interaction between them. The level of influence and the relationship between them varies from one society to another. Religion also has strong influences on national economic development; therefore, religious discourse can play a powerful role in the process of encouraging the development of work culture and work ethics in societies. Reflecting economic growth in societies.

Precarious love of eSports players in China: work-and-play amidst love and precarity

ABSTRACT The eSports industry has transformed rapidly in China in the last decade to become a flourishing business domain. ESports practitioners have been endorsed by the Chinese government (Wong and Meng-Lewis 2023), which recognized eSports as an official occupation in 2019. However, previous studies have interpreted eSports work as ‘playbour’, neglecting the professional and vocational dimensions of eSports. The field of affects related to eSports work is also understudied. This study employs certain ethnographic methods (participant observation and interview) to demonstrate the dialectical relationship between work and play through the construct of ‘work-and-play’, which emphasizes the new work ethic of ‘do what you love’. Esports players engage professionally in the work of playing games motivated by love, hope and ‘the champion dream’. However, their desire to flourish through eSports work could subject them to precarity and become cruel.