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emerald, 2023
Purpose-Science and technology parks (STP) are established to facilitate innovation and the rapid... more Purpose-Science and technology parks (STP) are established to facilitate innovation and the rapid development of cutting-edge technologies. The innovation performance of tenants is the primary feature of all successful STPs globally. The purpose of this study is to investigate firms' innovation and economic performance at the National Science and Technology Park (NSTP), Islamabad, Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach-The CDM (the acronym of the three authors' names, Cr epon, Duguet and Mairesse) model following a two-stage approach was used to analyze the survey data of 105 tenants. The innovation performance of tenants was estimated through probit regression at Stage 1, and the economic performance of tenants given their innovation performance was examined at Stage II using Tobit regression and the Heckman model. Findings-The findings suggest that compatibility of innovation with the existing competitive advantage of a firm increases the innovation performance of firms, whereas collaboration of firms with NUST for research and development has only a marginal effect on innovation performance. However, the tenant's business and social networking were weak, possibly due to the short time spent on NSTP. Originality/value-These STPs are expected to be hubs of technology development and transfer by fostering open innovation through internal and external collaborations. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first study to estimate the innovation performance of tenants at NSTP, the first fully integrated STP in Pakistan. Despite shortcomings, the innovation and economic performance of NSTP tenants warrant further public policy support to inculcate open innovation culture.
Journal of Positive school psychology, 2022
This research examines the nexus between inter-organizational learning, absorptive capacity, and ... more This research examines the nexus between inter-organizational learning, absorptive capacity, and innovation in the construction industry. This study, grounded in the theory of absorptive capacity, sought to empirically explore the effects of inter-organizational learning and absorptive capacity on innovation. To better understand absorptive capacity, inter-organizational learning, and innovation, this study is intended to propose a framework. The research was conducted using a deductive, survey-based methodology and was informed by positivist philosophical assumptions. Convenient sampling was used with a sample size of 483. It was observed how well the models fit together using Structural Equation Modelling and the Analysis of a Movement Structure (AMOS). There was enough evidence from the empirical data to suggest that the instrument was valid and reliable. The research concluded that absorptive capacity and learning networks mediate between inter-organizational learning activities and innovation. The study was limited to the construction organizations of Rawalpindi/Islamabad. New research should examine the effects of varying theoretical models and research approaches. This study is also proposed to be repeated in different cultures and environments.
emerald, 2022
Purpose-This study aims to investigate the complex relationship between green intellectual capita... more Purpose-This study aims to investigate the complex relationship between green intellectual capital (GIC), green human resource management (GHRM) and green innovation (GI) for improvement in the environmental performance (EP) of an organization. Design/methodology/approach-The data collected from 456 food manufacturing firms in Pakistan was used for structural equation modeling through SmartPLS. Hypotheses were tested through path analysis, predictive relevance and effect size of variables. Findings-The findings show that GIC and GHRM have no direct impact on EP; instead, GI plays a mediating role to make GIC and GHRM helpful in improving an organization's EP. Also, the environmental strategies play a significant role in the EP and act as a moderator in the relationship between GI and EP. Originality/value-The Global Climate Risk Index has ranked Pakistan as the fifth most vulnerable to climate change. Industrial activities are contributing significantly to carbon emissions, and therefore, it is vital to mitigate and adapt to climate change to improve the organization's EP. The findings of this study show that GIC, GHRM and GI can significantly enhance the EP of food manufacturing firms in Pakistan.
emerald, 2022
Purpose-Technology parks (TPs) are used as a tool to improve economic outlook of the region throu... more Purpose-Technology parks (TPs) are used as a tool to improve economic outlook of the region through innovation generation. This study aims to evaluate the perception of tenants of TPs to determine the gap in the expectation and identify types of firms preferring to locate in a TP. Design/methodology/approach-This is the first study in Pakistan to collect data about perceived benefits of TPs in Pakistan from the decision-makers of 110 tenant firms. The cluster analysis and lift ratios are used to draw statistical inferences. Findings-The firms can be classified into three clusterscommercial-orientation firms, science and technology-oriented firms and young tech firmswith distinct needs for survival and growth in a TP. Moreover, TPs should not just be treated as property projects for providing support services, also knowledge sharing, training and development opportunities and proximity to hubs of knowledge and markets is vital to attract a variety of industry. Originality/value-Academia and policymakers have been equally interested in the potential impacts of these innovation hubs. However, there have been lack of empirical evidence on how and what to offer the incumbents of these TPs. The government of Pakistan is trying to build more TPs for promoting business activities under CPEC. Therefore, it is extremely important to determine the needs of tenants of TPs for successful utilization of huge amount of public money to be invested in TPs.
MAZONIA Investiga
Job satisfaction and leadership style has always been tested and correlated in the past to unders... more Job satisfaction and leadership style has always been tested and correlated in the past to understand the impact of the leadership on the degree of job satisfaction of employees. Since the passage of time employee satisfaction has become a great aspect of organizational success, therefore, different theories of management and leadership have been proposed. In the recent contest, theory of leadership competencies has been developed that measures the different competencies of the managers and leaders. In the current study, three independent variables namely emotional quotient (EQ), intelligence quotient (IQ), and managerial quotient (MQ) are being tested on the employee’s job satisfaction level of PIA. Data was gathered by questionnaires and 212 responses were received. SPSS were applied for analysis of data and there is a confirming connection amid job satisfaction and the EQ, MQ, and IQ of PIA employees along with the positive relationship between the Leadership competencies (LC) and the job satisfaction and lastly the significant relationship between job satisfactions.
Purpose-Technology parks (TPs) are used as a tool to improve economic outlook of the region throu... more Purpose-Technology parks (TPs) are used as a tool to improve economic outlook of the region through innovation generation. This study aims to evaluate the perception of tenants of TPs to determine the gap in the expectation and identify types of firms preferring to locate in a TP. Design/methodology/approach-This is the first study in Pakistan to collect data about perceived benefits of TPs in Pakistan from the decision-makers of 110 tenant firms. The cluster analysis and lift ratios are used to draw statistical inferences. Findings-The firms can be classified into three clusterscommercial-orientation firms, science and technology-oriented firms and young tech firmswith distinct needs for survival and growth in a TP. Moreover, TPs should not just be treated as property projects for providing support services, also knowledge sharing, training and development opportunities and proximity to hubs of knowledge and markets is vital to attract a variety of industry. Originality/value-Academia and policymakers have been equally interested in the potential impacts of these innovation hubs. However, there have been lack of empirical evidence on how and what to offer the incumbents of these TPs. The government of Pakistan is trying to build more TPs for promoting business activities under CPEC. Therefore, it is extremely important to determine the needs of tenants of TPs for successful utilization of huge amount of public money to be invested in TPs.
Leadership competencies and job satisfaction among Aviation employees of Pakistan International airline (PIA, 2020
Job satisfaction and leadership style has always been tested and correlated in the past to unde... more Job satisfaction and leadership style has always
been tested and correlated in the past to
understand the impact of the leadership on the
degree of job satisfaction of employees. Since
the passage of time employee satisfaction has
become a great aspect of organizational success,
therefore, different theories of management and
leadership have been proposed. In the recent
contest, theory of leadership competencies has
been developed that measures the different
competencies of the managers and leaders. In the
current study, three independent variables
namely emotional quotient (EQ), intelligence
quotient (IQ), and managerial quotient (MQ) are
being tested on the employee’s job satisfaction
level of PIA. Data was gathered by
questionnaires and 212 responses were received.
SPSS were applied for analysis of data and there
is a confirming connection amid job satisfaction
and the EQ, MQ, and IQ of PIA employees along
with the positive relationship between the
Leadership competencies (LC) and the job
satisfaction and lastly the signific
emerald, 2023
Purpose-Science and technology parks (STP) are established to facilitate innovation and the rapid... more Purpose-Science and technology parks (STP) are established to facilitate innovation and the rapid development of cutting-edge technologies. The innovation performance of tenants is the primary feature of all successful STPs globally. The purpose of this study is to investigate firms' innovation and economic performance at the National Science and Technology Park (NSTP), Islamabad, Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach-The CDM (the acronym of the three authors' names, Cr epon, Duguet and Mairesse) model following a two-stage approach was used to analyze the survey data of 105 tenants. The innovation performance of tenants was estimated through probit regression at Stage 1, and the economic performance of tenants given their innovation performance was examined at Stage II using Tobit regression and the Heckman model. Findings-The findings suggest that compatibility of innovation with the existing competitive advantage of a firm increases the innovation performance of firms, whereas collaboration of firms with NUST for research and development has only a marginal effect on innovation performance. However, the tenant's business and social networking were weak, possibly due to the short time spent on NSTP. Originality/value-These STPs are expected to be hubs of technology development and transfer by fostering open innovation through internal and external collaborations. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first study to estimate the innovation performance of tenants at NSTP, the first fully integrated STP in Pakistan. Despite shortcomings, the innovation and economic performance of NSTP tenants warrant further public policy support to inculcate open innovation culture.
Journal of Positive school psychology, 2022
This research examines the nexus between inter-organizational learning, absorptive capacity, and ... more This research examines the nexus between inter-organizational learning, absorptive capacity, and innovation in the construction industry. This study, grounded in the theory of absorptive capacity, sought to empirically explore the effects of inter-organizational learning and absorptive capacity on innovation. To better understand absorptive capacity, inter-organizational learning, and innovation, this study is intended to propose a framework. The research was conducted using a deductive, survey-based methodology and was informed by positivist philosophical assumptions. Convenient sampling was used with a sample size of 483. It was observed how well the models fit together using Structural Equation Modelling and the Analysis of a Movement Structure (AMOS). There was enough evidence from the empirical data to suggest that the instrument was valid and reliable. The research concluded that absorptive capacity and learning networks mediate between inter-organizational learning activities and innovation. The study was limited to the construction organizations of Rawalpindi/Islamabad. New research should examine the effects of varying theoretical models and research approaches. This study is also proposed to be repeated in different cultures and environments.
emerald, 2022
Purpose-This study aims to investigate the complex relationship between green intellectual capita... more Purpose-This study aims to investigate the complex relationship between green intellectual capital (GIC), green human resource management (GHRM) and green innovation (GI) for improvement in the environmental performance (EP) of an organization. Design/methodology/approach-The data collected from 456 food manufacturing firms in Pakistan was used for structural equation modeling through SmartPLS. Hypotheses were tested through path analysis, predictive relevance and effect size of variables. Findings-The findings show that GIC and GHRM have no direct impact on EP; instead, GI plays a mediating role to make GIC and GHRM helpful in improving an organization's EP. Also, the environmental strategies play a significant role in the EP and act as a moderator in the relationship between GI and EP. Originality/value-The Global Climate Risk Index has ranked Pakistan as the fifth most vulnerable to climate change. Industrial activities are contributing significantly to carbon emissions, and therefore, it is vital to mitigate and adapt to climate change to improve the organization's EP. The findings of this study show that GIC, GHRM and GI can significantly enhance the EP of food manufacturing firms in Pakistan.
emerald, 2022
Purpose-Technology parks (TPs) are used as a tool to improve economic outlook of the region throu... more Purpose-Technology parks (TPs) are used as a tool to improve economic outlook of the region through innovation generation. This study aims to evaluate the perception of tenants of TPs to determine the gap in the expectation and identify types of firms preferring to locate in a TP. Design/methodology/approach-This is the first study in Pakistan to collect data about perceived benefits of TPs in Pakistan from the decision-makers of 110 tenant firms. The cluster analysis and lift ratios are used to draw statistical inferences. Findings-The firms can be classified into three clusterscommercial-orientation firms, science and technology-oriented firms and young tech firmswith distinct needs for survival and growth in a TP. Moreover, TPs should not just be treated as property projects for providing support services, also knowledge sharing, training and development opportunities and proximity to hubs of knowledge and markets is vital to attract a variety of industry. Originality/value-Academia and policymakers have been equally interested in the potential impacts of these innovation hubs. However, there have been lack of empirical evidence on how and what to offer the incumbents of these TPs. The government of Pakistan is trying to build more TPs for promoting business activities under CPEC. Therefore, it is extremely important to determine the needs of tenants of TPs for successful utilization of huge amount of public money to be invested in TPs.
MAZONIA Investiga
Job satisfaction and leadership style has always been tested and correlated in the past to unders... more Job satisfaction and leadership style has always been tested and correlated in the past to understand the impact of the leadership on the degree of job satisfaction of employees. Since the passage of time employee satisfaction has become a great aspect of organizational success, therefore, different theories of management and leadership have been proposed. In the recent contest, theory of leadership competencies has been developed that measures the different competencies of the managers and leaders. In the current study, three independent variables namely emotional quotient (EQ), intelligence quotient (IQ), and managerial quotient (MQ) are being tested on the employee’s job satisfaction level of PIA. Data was gathered by questionnaires and 212 responses were received. SPSS were applied for analysis of data and there is a confirming connection amid job satisfaction and the EQ, MQ, and IQ of PIA employees along with the positive relationship between the Leadership competencies (LC) and the job satisfaction and lastly the significant relationship between job satisfactions.
Purpose-Technology parks (TPs) are used as a tool to improve economic outlook of the region throu... more Purpose-Technology parks (TPs) are used as a tool to improve economic outlook of the region through innovation generation. This study aims to evaluate the perception of tenants of TPs to determine the gap in the expectation and identify types of firms preferring to locate in a TP. Design/methodology/approach-This is the first study in Pakistan to collect data about perceived benefits of TPs in Pakistan from the decision-makers of 110 tenant firms. The cluster analysis and lift ratios are used to draw statistical inferences. Findings-The firms can be classified into three clusterscommercial-orientation firms, science and technology-oriented firms and young tech firmswith distinct needs for survival and growth in a TP. Moreover, TPs should not just be treated as property projects for providing support services, also knowledge sharing, training and development opportunities and proximity to hubs of knowledge and markets is vital to attract a variety of industry. Originality/value-Academia and policymakers have been equally interested in the potential impacts of these innovation hubs. However, there have been lack of empirical evidence on how and what to offer the incumbents of these TPs. The government of Pakistan is trying to build more TPs for promoting business activities under CPEC. Therefore, it is extremely important to determine the needs of tenants of TPs for successful utilization of huge amount of public money to be invested in TPs.
Leadership competencies and job satisfaction among Aviation employees of Pakistan International airline (PIA, 2020
Job satisfaction and leadership style has always been tested and correlated in the past to unde... more Job satisfaction and leadership style has always
been tested and correlated in the past to
understand the impact of the leadership on the
degree of job satisfaction of employees. Since
the passage of time employee satisfaction has
become a great aspect of organizational success,
therefore, different theories of management and
leadership have been proposed. In the recent
contest, theory of leadership competencies has
been developed that measures the different
competencies of the managers and leaders. In the
current study, three independent variables
namely emotional quotient (EQ), intelligence
quotient (IQ), and managerial quotient (MQ) are
being tested on the employee’s job satisfaction
level of PIA. Data was gathered by
questionnaires and 212 responses were received.
SPSS were applied for analysis of data and there
is a confirming connection amid job satisfaction
and the EQ, MQ, and IQ of PIA employees along
with the positive relationship between the
Leadership competencies (LC) and the job
satisfaction and lastly the signific