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Research paper thumbnail of Cultivating Sustainability: The Role of Generative Leadership, Green Passion, and Green Work Behavior in Pakistan’s Tourism Industry

Sustainability

This research is intended to investigate how generative leadership influences sustainable perform... more This research is intended to investigate how generative leadership influences sustainable performance in Pakistan’s tourist industry, utilizing green passion and green work behavior as mediators. This study gathered data from 343 frontline workers and 120 managers in various Pakistani tourist firms, utilizing a non-probability sampling technique and standardized measurement scales. Employing SPSS PROCESS macros (model 4), this study meticulously scrutinized both the direct and indirect associations among the variables. The results of this study reveal a robust connection between generative leadership and sustainable performance. Furthermore, green passion and green work behavior are found to partially mediate the relationship between generative leadership and sustainable performance. These findings empirically endorse the significance of generative leadership in instituting sustainable practices in the tourism industry, as well as the role that employee attitudes and behaviors play ...

Research paper thumbnail of Towards Strategic Business Performance of the Hospitality Sector: Nexus of ICT, E-Marketing and Organizational Readiness

Sustainability, 2020

Purpose: This study aims to present a strategic business performance (SBP) model for firms operat... more Purpose: This study aims to present a strategic business performance (SBP) model for firms operating in the hospitality industry by providing them guidance on how to use information and communication technologies (ICTs) and e-marketing to attain strategic performance. This paper also explores the moderating role of organizational readiness in the relationship between ICT and e-marketing. Methodology: Data were collected from the top, middle, and operational managers in 4-star and 5-star hotels. To test the mediating role of e-marketing in the relationship between ICT and SBP, Preacher and Hayes’s (2008) approach was used along with the bootstrap method. Regression analysis was carried out to examine the moderating role of organizational readiness. Findings: ICTs provide opportunities to execute e-marketing activities for achieving competitiveness. The empirical findings proved that the use of ICTs provides a basis for establishing a successful e-marketing mechanism that helps hotels...

Research paper thumbnail of Achieving Green Innovation in Energy Industry through Social Networks, Green Dynamic Capabilities, and Green Organizational Culture

Energies

This research paper aims to evaluate the effect of social networks on the green innovation of ene... more This research paper aims to evaluate the effect of social networks on the green innovation of energy sector firms working around the globe. The study also evaluated green dynamic capabilities’ mediating, and green organizational culture’s moderating role in the association of the social networks and green innovation. The study will help electricity production and distribution firms to become more environmentally proactive and achieve green innovation. For this research, study data were collected from employees working in the energy sector firms of Pakistan. Standardized scales were adapted from previous studies and a questionnaire was developed using ‘Google Docs’ and distributed using Facebook. From different energy sectors of Pakistan,476 respondents filled the questionnaires. To examine the research hypotheses, we chose energy firms that act as small and medium enterprises and face problems in the achievement of green innovation. For testing the proposed relationships, descriptiv...

Research paper thumbnail of Leading Role of E-Learning and Blockchain towards Privacy and Security Management: A Study of Electronics Manufacturing Firms

Electronics

The success of businesses is now mostly dependent on e-learning methods as these methods are a ra... more The success of businesses is now mostly dependent on e-learning methods as these methods are a rapidly growing innovative technology. Blockchain technology has also been considered to have the ability to change businesses. Therefore, this research aims to explore the direct influence of e-learning on the effectiveness of privacy and security in electronics manufacturing. This study also examines the considerable mediating role of the adoption of blockchain technology between e-learning and privacy and security. Furthermore, the current research investigates how digital orientation moderates the association between e-learning and privacy and security. For the collection of data, the cross-sectional research design and random sampling technique were used, and data were gathered from employees of electronics manufacturing firms in Pakistan through questionnaires. The working response rate of the study was 70%. The findings proved that e-learning plays a considerable role in boosting th...

Research paper thumbnail of The role of social capital in augmenting strategic renewal of SMEs: does entrepreneurial orientation and organizational flexibility really matter?

World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2021

PurposeThe objective of this study is to evaluate the key issues that how social capital augments... more PurposeThe objective of this study is to evaluate the key issues that how social capital augments the initiation of strategic renewal through the mediating role of entrepreneurial orientation and the moderating role of organizational flexibility. In the context of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of developing economies, the study developed and tested the theoretical model of strategic renewal for analyzing its major outputs.Design/methodology/approachThis study utilized cross-sectional design and employ quantitative approach. The data were collected from the owner, managers and executive directors of pharmaceutical SMEs of Pakistan. The study used statistical analysis of correlation and regression for the analysis of data.FindingsThe study discovered that entrepreneurial orientation mediates the positive relationship of social capital and strategic renewal. Moreover, high organizational flexibility strengthens the association between social capital and strategic renewal of SMEs....

Research paper thumbnail of Does Technology Orientation Determine Innovation Performance through Digital Innovation? A Glimpse of the Electronic Industry in the Digital Economy

Electronics

This study aims to explore the impact of technology orientation on innovation performance in the ... more This study aims to explore the impact of technology orientation on innovation performance in the electronic industry operating in the digital economy. This study also investigates the mediating role of digital innovation (a special type of innovation that is based on digital technologies) in the relationship between technology orientation and innovation performance. Primary data, based on perception, was collected from operational managers of electronic firms. Correlation and regression analyses were used to test the direct relationship among digital innovation, innovation performance, and technology orientation. The stepwise regression model was used to check the indirect relationship (mediation analysis). Findings revealed that technology orientation is a major predictor of innovation performance in the electronic industry. Results show that digital innovation acts as a bridge between technology orientation and innovation performance. This study investigates the nexus of technolog...

Research paper thumbnail of Building employee commitment: a case study of higher education institutes in Pakistan

A B ST R A C T This study empirically examines the commitment factors contributing to employee sh... more A B ST R A C T This study empirically examines the commitment factors contributing to employee share in Higher Education Institutes of Khyber Pakhtonkhuwa (KPK) province of Pakistan. In total 200 questioners are distributed out of which 133 are returned in completed form with a percentage of 66.5%. A multiple regression analysis is performed; Employee Commitment is taken as the Dependent variable while Top Management Behavior, Compensation & Benefits, Career Development Opportunities and Working Conditions are the independent variables of this study. The results of this study confirm that employee’s commitment is significantly associated with their independent factors. The results of the study are valuable to both academics and policy makers.

Research paper thumbnail of Surgical Outcome of Subdural Hematoma by Single Vs Double Burr Hole Technique

Objective: To determine frequency of a favorable outcome of chronic subdural hematoma patients by... more Objective: To determine frequency of a favorable outcome of chronic subdural hematoma patients by single vs. double burr hole technique.Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled trial was done in Neurosurgery Department, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad from 15th September 2016 to 15th August 2017. All patients in group A were operated through a single burr-hole technique either under general anesthesia or local. Group B patients were operated through double burr-hole technique.Results: One hundred patients were included in this study, divided into two groups. Group A had mean age 54 years with STD of ± 5.7 while in group B, mean age was 53 years with STD of ± 6.3. In group A there were 35 (70%) male and 15 (30%) female patients while group B had 30 (60%) male and 20 (40%) female patients. In group A, mean GCS was 12.78 with STD of ± 1.4. In group B, mean GCS was 12.64 with STD of ± 1.3. The favorable outcome after surgery was attained in 43 (86%) patients in G...

Research paper thumbnail of Voluntary intake and nutrient digestibility of crop-residue based rations by goats and sheep

Small Ruminant Research, 1996

Research paper thumbnail of Rethinking Strategic Business Performance in Hospitality Sector: Role of ICT, E-Marketing and Organizational Readiness

Journal of Tourism and Hospitality, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Is social entrepreneurship a panacea for sustainable enterprise development

The purpose of this empirical study is to examine the relationship between social entrepreneurshi... more The purpose of this empirical study is to examine the relationship between social entrepreneurship and sustainable enterprise development. Four dimensions of social entrepreneurship i.e. social mission, social innovation, social networking, and financial returns are regressed with three dimensions of sustainable enterprise development i.e. social, environmental, and economic. In current literature, most of the work in the field of social entrepreneurship is qualitative in nature and none of the existing studies explained the impact of labeling "social enterprise" as a source of enterprise sustainability and this study used positivist paradigm to test this impact. Data was collected from social entrepreneurs and employees of social enterprises via online questionnaire (n=434) developed and distributed through "Google Docs". Social entrepreneurs from 41 different countries participated in online survey. The results of the study reveal that social entrepreneurship results in sustainable enterprise development. The study supports the fact that one of the important factors in enterprise development is the way the enterprise is managed and the label of "social enterprise" is resulting in sustainable development of social enterprise itself. The research contributes to literature by empirically testing the relationship between social entrepreneurship and sustainable enterprise development which was never tested before. The study used a unique methodology that results in gathering of data from 41 countries of the world. This results of this study can be used by social entrepreneurs to create more positive impact for the society.

Research paper thumbnail of Psychological factors and entrepreneurial orientation: Could education and supportive environment moderate this relationship?

The purpose of this study is to find out the role of individual‘s psychological factors in determ... more The purpose of this study is to find out the role of individual‘s psychological factors in determining entrepreneurial orientation and to examine if the relationship could be moderated by non-psychological factors? Reflecting on competency theory as a specific theoretical foundation and resource based theory as an overarching theory, impact of four psychological factors i.e. self-confidence, internal locus of control, tolerance of ambiguity, and propensity to take risk and two non-psychological factors i.e. role of education and role of supportive environment were studied in relationship to their impact on entrepreneurial orientation. Unit of analysis of this cross sectional study was individual entrepreneurs operating their food-related business (retail outlets) at micro level. The results of survey explain that psychological factors affect entrepreneurial orientation and non-psychological factors moderate this relationship. Findings of this study can be adopted by high risk ventur...

Research paper thumbnail of Inquiring Voluntary Turnover For Female Nurses In Pakistan Through Focused Ethnography

Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC, 2020

BACKGROUND Pakistan is a country with very low nurses to population rate. This problem becomes mo... more BACKGROUND Pakistan is a country with very low nurses to population rate. This problem becomes more prominent due to voluntary turnover; especially among female nurses. This problem could be attributed to several social and demographic factors. Purpose This study sought to identify the factors affecting voluntary turnover of female nurses in Pakistan. METHODS This study is qualitative in nature. Focused ethnography was used for detailed exploration of the issue of voluntary turnover among female nurses. Ethnographic interviews of informants were conducted to identify the social and organizational determinants of voluntary turnover among female nursing staff. RESULTS Social factors affecting voluntary turnover include religious beliefs, cultural values, lack of social respect, marital disruption, and lack of psychological support. While organizational factors affecting voluntary turnover include sexual harassment, work-family conflicts, workload and job stress, emotional labour, unde...

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of networking capability on organizational survival of SMEs: Mediating role of strategic renewal

Organizational survival (OS) is still in spotlight in management literature because of the threat... more Organizational survival (OS) is still in spotlight in management literature because of the threats posed by the uncertain and volatile business environment across the globe. Fierce competition among organizations and unstable business environment has made organizations to focus on their survival in first place. The main purpose of this study is to examine the role of networking capability (NC) having four dimensions i.e. coordination (CO), relational skills (RS), partner’s knowledge (PK), and internal communication (IC) of a firm in the assurance of its survival. The mediating role of strategic renewal (SR) in these relationships is also investigated. For testing these relationships, data was gathered from 469managers/owners of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and was analyzed accordingly. Besides descriptive analysis, correlations, and regression, mediation analysis were carried out by using Baron and Kenny’s approach and PROCESS Macros. The results proved that CO, RS, PK, and I...

Research paper thumbnail of Social Networks, Market Orientation, Entrepreneurial Orientation and Sustainable Enterprise Development: Study of SMEs in Developing Economy

Dr. Asad Javeda*, Dr. Raza Ullahb, Akhtar Nawazc, aLecturer, Department of Management Sciences, H... more Dr. Asad Javeda*, Dr. Raza Ullahb, Akhtar Nawazc, aLecturer, Department of Management Sciences, Hazara University, MansehraPakistan, bAssistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Islamia College University, Peshawar – Pakistan, cLecturer/PhD Scholar, Department of Management Sciences, Hazara University, MansehraPakistan, Email: a*asadjaved@hu.edu.pk, braza@icp.edu.pk, cakhtar_nawaz@hu.edu.pk

Research paper thumbnail of Employees’ Engagement and Customers’ Loyalty for Utilitarian Services: A Moderated Mediation Model

Purpose of the study: The present study aimed to determine the impact of employee engagement on c... more Purpose of the study: The present study aimed to determine the impact of employee engagement on customers’ loyalty through customers’ engagement. Moreover, this study also aimed to examine the moderating role of customers’ trust and the mediating role of customers’ engagement on the relationship between employees’ engagement and customers’ loyalty. Methodology: The data were collected from 220 insurance service users through a non-probability sampling technique. Data reliability and validity were confirmed through Cronbach’s alpha and confirmatory factor analysis and hypotheses were tested through Andrew F. Hayes model 7. Main Findings: Results show a significant direct effect of employee engagement on customers’ loyalty. Moreover, the findings confirmed the significant role of customers’ engagement as a mediator between employee engagement and customers’ loyalty. Results also confirmed customers’ trust moderating effect between employee engagement and customers’ engagement. Further...

Research paper thumbnail of Innovation performance in digital economy: does digital platform capability, improvisation capability and organizational readiness really matter?

European Journal of Innovation Management, 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate how digital platforms capability, improvisatio... more PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate how digital platforms capability, improvisational capability and organizational readiness directly affect innovation performance. This study also explores how organizational readiness acts as mediator.Design/methodology/approachThis empirical study is based on quantitative research design. Data were collected from 647 managers of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) working in Pakistan. Correlations and regression techniques were used for analyses. The Preacher and Hayes technique, the Sobel test and Bootstrap techniques were used to test mediation effect.FindingsThe results reveal a significant and positive relationship of digital platforms capability, improvisational capability and organizational readiness with innovation performance. Organizational readiness fully mediates the relationships between digital platforms capability and innovation performance link as well as between improvisational capability and innovation performance ...

Research paper thumbnail of Social capital and business model innovation in SMEs: do organizational learning capabilities and entrepreneurial orientation really matter?

European Journal of Innovation Management, 2020

PurposeThis research aims to concentrate on the important concern that how social capital (SC) in... more PurposeThis research aims to concentrate on the important concern that how social capital (SC) influences business model innovation (BMI) in the course of the mediating role of organizational learning capabilities (OLC) and the moderating role of entrepreneurial orientation (EO). In the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this study empirically tested a theoretical model of BMI to advocate a mechanism for the analysis of its significant determinants.Design/methodology/approachIn order to achieve the objective of the research, survey method was utilized, and data were collected from 521 CEOs, MDs and the owners of ICT sector SMEs. Correlation, causal step approach and regression analysis were used to test the proposed model.FindingsFinding of the research advocates that OLC mediate the relationship between SC and BMI. In addition, stronger EO augments the association between OLC and BMI.Practical implicationsThe study adds to the literature by providing insights regarding...

Research paper thumbnail of ICT-enabled innovation, enterprise value creation and the rise of electronic social enterprise

World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a model of “electronic social entrepreneurship” by... more PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a model of “electronic social entrepreneurship” by integrating social entrepreneurship and information and communication technology to enhance social enterprise effectiveness. Social enterprise has recently emerged as a contemporary form of enterprise to achieve sustainable social order. Thus, besides building economic value, a primary goal of these enterprises is to create superior social value. Although, a considerable number of studies exist on social enterprise, the literature is still lacking in the discussion on electronic social entrepreneurship.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopted inductive qualitative approach in which in-depth, semistructured interviews were conducted from 32 owners/managers/CEOs of registered social enterprises.FindingsThe analysis of interviews by qualified researchers resulted in the identification of four key themes. These themes included information and communication technology, information and c...

Research paper thumbnail of Fixed vs. negotiable price; who wins the market: an evidence from Pakistan

International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 2018

There are different ways products are priced. Prices of some products are fixed and some are nego... more There are different ways products are priced. Prices of some products are fixed and some are negotiable. This paper compares the effect of fixed pricing and negotiable pricing on purchase decision. The paper also compares the effect of different demographic variables on fixed and negotiable price. The results of our empirical study, conducted on locally manufactured apparels, reveal that people evaluate fixed prices more favourably as compared to negotiable price. Furthermore, it was found that demographic variables affect negotiable price, and people with different levels of education and income had differences of opinion in evaluating negotiable price. However, the majority of respondents were in favour of non-negotiable/fixed price. Hence, it could be concluded from the results that if organisations shift from negotiable price to fixed price, the inclination of customers towards their products increases. The sellers of locally manufactured apparels in particular and fast moving consumer goods in general can significantly improve their sales volume by shifting to non-negotiable/fixed price policy.

Research paper thumbnail of Cultivating Sustainability: The Role of Generative Leadership, Green Passion, and Green Work Behavior in Pakistan’s Tourism Industry

Sustainability

This research is intended to investigate how generative leadership influences sustainable perform... more This research is intended to investigate how generative leadership influences sustainable performance in Pakistan’s tourist industry, utilizing green passion and green work behavior as mediators. This study gathered data from 343 frontline workers and 120 managers in various Pakistani tourist firms, utilizing a non-probability sampling technique and standardized measurement scales. Employing SPSS PROCESS macros (model 4), this study meticulously scrutinized both the direct and indirect associations among the variables. The results of this study reveal a robust connection between generative leadership and sustainable performance. Furthermore, green passion and green work behavior are found to partially mediate the relationship between generative leadership and sustainable performance. These findings empirically endorse the significance of generative leadership in instituting sustainable practices in the tourism industry, as well as the role that employee attitudes and behaviors play ...

Research paper thumbnail of Towards Strategic Business Performance of the Hospitality Sector: Nexus of ICT, E-Marketing and Organizational Readiness

Sustainability, 2020

Purpose: This study aims to present a strategic business performance (SBP) model for firms operat... more Purpose: This study aims to present a strategic business performance (SBP) model for firms operating in the hospitality industry by providing them guidance on how to use information and communication technologies (ICTs) and e-marketing to attain strategic performance. This paper also explores the moderating role of organizational readiness in the relationship between ICT and e-marketing. Methodology: Data were collected from the top, middle, and operational managers in 4-star and 5-star hotels. To test the mediating role of e-marketing in the relationship between ICT and SBP, Preacher and Hayes’s (2008) approach was used along with the bootstrap method. Regression analysis was carried out to examine the moderating role of organizational readiness. Findings: ICTs provide opportunities to execute e-marketing activities for achieving competitiveness. The empirical findings proved that the use of ICTs provides a basis for establishing a successful e-marketing mechanism that helps hotels...

Research paper thumbnail of Achieving Green Innovation in Energy Industry through Social Networks, Green Dynamic Capabilities, and Green Organizational Culture

Energies

This research paper aims to evaluate the effect of social networks on the green innovation of ene... more This research paper aims to evaluate the effect of social networks on the green innovation of energy sector firms working around the globe. The study also evaluated green dynamic capabilities’ mediating, and green organizational culture’s moderating role in the association of the social networks and green innovation. The study will help electricity production and distribution firms to become more environmentally proactive and achieve green innovation. For this research, study data were collected from employees working in the energy sector firms of Pakistan. Standardized scales were adapted from previous studies and a questionnaire was developed using ‘Google Docs’ and distributed using Facebook. From different energy sectors of Pakistan,476 respondents filled the questionnaires. To examine the research hypotheses, we chose energy firms that act as small and medium enterprises and face problems in the achievement of green innovation. For testing the proposed relationships, descriptiv...

Research paper thumbnail of Leading Role of E-Learning and Blockchain towards Privacy and Security Management: A Study of Electronics Manufacturing Firms

Electronics

The success of businesses is now mostly dependent on e-learning methods as these methods are a ra... more The success of businesses is now mostly dependent on e-learning methods as these methods are a rapidly growing innovative technology. Blockchain technology has also been considered to have the ability to change businesses. Therefore, this research aims to explore the direct influence of e-learning on the effectiveness of privacy and security in electronics manufacturing. This study also examines the considerable mediating role of the adoption of blockchain technology between e-learning and privacy and security. Furthermore, the current research investigates how digital orientation moderates the association between e-learning and privacy and security. For the collection of data, the cross-sectional research design and random sampling technique were used, and data were gathered from employees of electronics manufacturing firms in Pakistan through questionnaires. The working response rate of the study was 70%. The findings proved that e-learning plays a considerable role in boosting th...

Research paper thumbnail of The role of social capital in augmenting strategic renewal of SMEs: does entrepreneurial orientation and organizational flexibility really matter?

World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2021

PurposeThe objective of this study is to evaluate the key issues that how social capital augments... more PurposeThe objective of this study is to evaluate the key issues that how social capital augments the initiation of strategic renewal through the mediating role of entrepreneurial orientation and the moderating role of organizational flexibility. In the context of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of developing economies, the study developed and tested the theoretical model of strategic renewal for analyzing its major outputs.Design/methodology/approachThis study utilized cross-sectional design and employ quantitative approach. The data were collected from the owner, managers and executive directors of pharmaceutical SMEs of Pakistan. The study used statistical analysis of correlation and regression for the analysis of data.FindingsThe study discovered that entrepreneurial orientation mediates the positive relationship of social capital and strategic renewal. Moreover, high organizational flexibility strengthens the association between social capital and strategic renewal of SMEs....

Research paper thumbnail of Does Technology Orientation Determine Innovation Performance through Digital Innovation? A Glimpse of the Electronic Industry in the Digital Economy

Electronics

This study aims to explore the impact of technology orientation on innovation performance in the ... more This study aims to explore the impact of technology orientation on innovation performance in the electronic industry operating in the digital economy. This study also investigates the mediating role of digital innovation (a special type of innovation that is based on digital technologies) in the relationship between technology orientation and innovation performance. Primary data, based on perception, was collected from operational managers of electronic firms. Correlation and regression analyses were used to test the direct relationship among digital innovation, innovation performance, and technology orientation. The stepwise regression model was used to check the indirect relationship (mediation analysis). Findings revealed that technology orientation is a major predictor of innovation performance in the electronic industry. Results show that digital innovation acts as a bridge between technology orientation and innovation performance. This study investigates the nexus of technolog...

Research paper thumbnail of Building employee commitment: a case study of higher education institutes in Pakistan

A B ST R A C T This study empirically examines the commitment factors contributing to employee sh... more A B ST R A C T This study empirically examines the commitment factors contributing to employee share in Higher Education Institutes of Khyber Pakhtonkhuwa (KPK) province of Pakistan. In total 200 questioners are distributed out of which 133 are returned in completed form with a percentage of 66.5%. A multiple regression analysis is performed; Employee Commitment is taken as the Dependent variable while Top Management Behavior, Compensation & Benefits, Career Development Opportunities and Working Conditions are the independent variables of this study. The results of this study confirm that employee’s commitment is significantly associated with their independent factors. The results of the study are valuable to both academics and policy makers.

Research paper thumbnail of Surgical Outcome of Subdural Hematoma by Single Vs Double Burr Hole Technique

Objective: To determine frequency of a favorable outcome of chronic subdural hematoma patients by... more Objective: To determine frequency of a favorable outcome of chronic subdural hematoma patients by single vs. double burr hole technique.Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled trial was done in Neurosurgery Department, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad from 15th September 2016 to 15th August 2017. All patients in group A were operated through a single burr-hole technique either under general anesthesia or local. Group B patients were operated through double burr-hole technique.Results: One hundred patients were included in this study, divided into two groups. Group A had mean age 54 years with STD of ± 5.7 while in group B, mean age was 53 years with STD of ± 6.3. In group A there were 35 (70%) male and 15 (30%) female patients while group B had 30 (60%) male and 20 (40%) female patients. In group A, mean GCS was 12.78 with STD of ± 1.4. In group B, mean GCS was 12.64 with STD of ± 1.3. The favorable outcome after surgery was attained in 43 (86%) patients in G...

Research paper thumbnail of Voluntary intake and nutrient digestibility of crop-residue based rations by goats and sheep

Small Ruminant Research, 1996

Research paper thumbnail of Rethinking Strategic Business Performance in Hospitality Sector: Role of ICT, E-Marketing and Organizational Readiness

Journal of Tourism and Hospitality, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Is social entrepreneurship a panacea for sustainable enterprise development

The purpose of this empirical study is to examine the relationship between social entrepreneurshi... more The purpose of this empirical study is to examine the relationship between social entrepreneurship and sustainable enterprise development. Four dimensions of social entrepreneurship i.e. social mission, social innovation, social networking, and financial returns are regressed with three dimensions of sustainable enterprise development i.e. social, environmental, and economic. In current literature, most of the work in the field of social entrepreneurship is qualitative in nature and none of the existing studies explained the impact of labeling "social enterprise" as a source of enterprise sustainability and this study used positivist paradigm to test this impact. Data was collected from social entrepreneurs and employees of social enterprises via online questionnaire (n=434) developed and distributed through "Google Docs". Social entrepreneurs from 41 different countries participated in online survey. The results of the study reveal that social entrepreneurship results in sustainable enterprise development. The study supports the fact that one of the important factors in enterprise development is the way the enterprise is managed and the label of "social enterprise" is resulting in sustainable development of social enterprise itself. The research contributes to literature by empirically testing the relationship between social entrepreneurship and sustainable enterprise development which was never tested before. The study used a unique methodology that results in gathering of data from 41 countries of the world. This results of this study can be used by social entrepreneurs to create more positive impact for the society.

Research paper thumbnail of Psychological factors and entrepreneurial orientation: Could education and supportive environment moderate this relationship?

The purpose of this study is to find out the role of individual‘s psychological factors in determ... more The purpose of this study is to find out the role of individual‘s psychological factors in determining entrepreneurial orientation and to examine if the relationship could be moderated by non-psychological factors? Reflecting on competency theory as a specific theoretical foundation and resource based theory as an overarching theory, impact of four psychological factors i.e. self-confidence, internal locus of control, tolerance of ambiguity, and propensity to take risk and two non-psychological factors i.e. role of education and role of supportive environment were studied in relationship to their impact on entrepreneurial orientation. Unit of analysis of this cross sectional study was individual entrepreneurs operating their food-related business (retail outlets) at micro level. The results of survey explain that psychological factors affect entrepreneurial orientation and non-psychological factors moderate this relationship. Findings of this study can be adopted by high risk ventur...

Research paper thumbnail of Inquiring Voluntary Turnover For Female Nurses In Pakistan Through Focused Ethnography

Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC, 2020

BACKGROUND Pakistan is a country with very low nurses to population rate. This problem becomes mo... more BACKGROUND Pakistan is a country with very low nurses to population rate. This problem becomes more prominent due to voluntary turnover; especially among female nurses. This problem could be attributed to several social and demographic factors. Purpose This study sought to identify the factors affecting voluntary turnover of female nurses in Pakistan. METHODS This study is qualitative in nature. Focused ethnography was used for detailed exploration of the issue of voluntary turnover among female nurses. Ethnographic interviews of informants were conducted to identify the social and organizational determinants of voluntary turnover among female nursing staff. RESULTS Social factors affecting voluntary turnover include religious beliefs, cultural values, lack of social respect, marital disruption, and lack of psychological support. While organizational factors affecting voluntary turnover include sexual harassment, work-family conflicts, workload and job stress, emotional labour, unde...

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of networking capability on organizational survival of SMEs: Mediating role of strategic renewal

Organizational survival (OS) is still in spotlight in management literature because of the threat... more Organizational survival (OS) is still in spotlight in management literature because of the threats posed by the uncertain and volatile business environment across the globe. Fierce competition among organizations and unstable business environment has made organizations to focus on their survival in first place. The main purpose of this study is to examine the role of networking capability (NC) having four dimensions i.e. coordination (CO), relational skills (RS), partner’s knowledge (PK), and internal communication (IC) of a firm in the assurance of its survival. The mediating role of strategic renewal (SR) in these relationships is also investigated. For testing these relationships, data was gathered from 469managers/owners of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and was analyzed accordingly. Besides descriptive analysis, correlations, and regression, mediation analysis were carried out by using Baron and Kenny’s approach and PROCESS Macros. The results proved that CO, RS, PK, and I...

Research paper thumbnail of Social Networks, Market Orientation, Entrepreneurial Orientation and Sustainable Enterprise Development: Study of SMEs in Developing Economy

Dr. Asad Javeda*, Dr. Raza Ullahb, Akhtar Nawazc, aLecturer, Department of Management Sciences, H... more Dr. Asad Javeda*, Dr. Raza Ullahb, Akhtar Nawazc, aLecturer, Department of Management Sciences, Hazara University, MansehraPakistan, bAssistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Islamia College University, Peshawar – Pakistan, cLecturer/PhD Scholar, Department of Management Sciences, Hazara University, MansehraPakistan, Email: a*asadjaved@hu.edu.pk, braza@icp.edu.pk, cakhtar_nawaz@hu.edu.pk

Research paper thumbnail of Employees’ Engagement and Customers’ Loyalty for Utilitarian Services: A Moderated Mediation Model

Purpose of the study: The present study aimed to determine the impact of employee engagement on c... more Purpose of the study: The present study aimed to determine the impact of employee engagement on customers’ loyalty through customers’ engagement. Moreover, this study also aimed to examine the moderating role of customers’ trust and the mediating role of customers’ engagement on the relationship between employees’ engagement and customers’ loyalty. Methodology: The data were collected from 220 insurance service users through a non-probability sampling technique. Data reliability and validity were confirmed through Cronbach’s alpha and confirmatory factor analysis and hypotheses were tested through Andrew F. Hayes model 7. Main Findings: Results show a significant direct effect of employee engagement on customers’ loyalty. Moreover, the findings confirmed the significant role of customers’ engagement as a mediator between employee engagement and customers’ loyalty. Results also confirmed customers’ trust moderating effect between employee engagement and customers’ engagement. Further...

Research paper thumbnail of Innovation performance in digital economy: does digital platform capability, improvisation capability and organizational readiness really matter?

European Journal of Innovation Management, 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate how digital platforms capability, improvisatio... more PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate how digital platforms capability, improvisational capability and organizational readiness directly affect innovation performance. This study also explores how organizational readiness acts as mediator.Design/methodology/approachThis empirical study is based on quantitative research design. Data were collected from 647 managers of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) working in Pakistan. Correlations and regression techniques were used for analyses. The Preacher and Hayes technique, the Sobel test and Bootstrap techniques were used to test mediation effect.FindingsThe results reveal a significant and positive relationship of digital platforms capability, improvisational capability and organizational readiness with innovation performance. Organizational readiness fully mediates the relationships between digital platforms capability and innovation performance link as well as between improvisational capability and innovation performance ...

Research paper thumbnail of Social capital and business model innovation in SMEs: do organizational learning capabilities and entrepreneurial orientation really matter?

European Journal of Innovation Management, 2020

PurposeThis research aims to concentrate on the important concern that how social capital (SC) in... more PurposeThis research aims to concentrate on the important concern that how social capital (SC) influences business model innovation (BMI) in the course of the mediating role of organizational learning capabilities (OLC) and the moderating role of entrepreneurial orientation (EO). In the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this study empirically tested a theoretical model of BMI to advocate a mechanism for the analysis of its significant determinants.Design/methodology/approachIn order to achieve the objective of the research, survey method was utilized, and data were collected from 521 CEOs, MDs and the owners of ICT sector SMEs. Correlation, causal step approach and regression analysis were used to test the proposed model.FindingsFinding of the research advocates that OLC mediate the relationship between SC and BMI. In addition, stronger EO augments the association between OLC and BMI.Practical implicationsThe study adds to the literature by providing insights regarding...

Research paper thumbnail of ICT-enabled innovation, enterprise value creation and the rise of electronic social enterprise

World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a model of “electronic social entrepreneurship” by... more PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a model of “electronic social entrepreneurship” by integrating social entrepreneurship and information and communication technology to enhance social enterprise effectiveness. Social enterprise has recently emerged as a contemporary form of enterprise to achieve sustainable social order. Thus, besides building economic value, a primary goal of these enterprises is to create superior social value. Although, a considerable number of studies exist on social enterprise, the literature is still lacking in the discussion on electronic social entrepreneurship.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopted inductive qualitative approach in which in-depth, semistructured interviews were conducted from 32 owners/managers/CEOs of registered social enterprises.FindingsThe analysis of interviews by qualified researchers resulted in the identification of four key themes. These themes included information and communication technology, information and c...

Research paper thumbnail of Fixed vs. negotiable price; who wins the market: an evidence from Pakistan

International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 2018

There are different ways products are priced. Prices of some products are fixed and some are nego... more There are different ways products are priced. Prices of some products are fixed and some are negotiable. This paper compares the effect of fixed pricing and negotiable pricing on purchase decision. The paper also compares the effect of different demographic variables on fixed and negotiable price. The results of our empirical study, conducted on locally manufactured apparels, reveal that people evaluate fixed prices more favourably as compared to negotiable price. Furthermore, it was found that demographic variables affect negotiable price, and people with different levels of education and income had differences of opinion in evaluating negotiable price. However, the majority of respondents were in favour of non-negotiable/fixed price. Hence, it could be concluded from the results that if organisations shift from negotiable price to fixed price, the inclination of customers towards their products increases. The sellers of locally manufactured apparels in particular and fast moving consumer goods in general can significantly improve their sales volume by shifting to non-negotiable/fixed price policy.