Research Interests: Organizational Behavior, Psychology, Social Psychology, Emotional intelligence, Leadership, and 11 morePerformance Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Citizenship Behavior, Servant Leadership, Structural Analysis, Empathy, Leadership Style, Ethical Leadership, Sustainability, Pls Sem, and MDPI
The current study takes its philosophical roots from organizational behavior and psychology domains to investigate the impact of sleep deprivation on the job performance of mothers working in primary, secondary, and higher education... more
The current study takes its philosophical roots from organizational behavior and psychology domains to investigate the impact of sleep deprivation on the job performance of mothers working in primary, secondary, and higher education institutions (HEIs) of Pakistan. It also examines the mediating role of workplace deviance in the relationship between sleep deprivation and the job performance of working mothers. The authors followed the non-probability convenience sampling technique to study the relationship between sleep deprivation, workplace deviance, and job performance. The structural analyses indicated that sleep deprivation has a significant negative impact on the job performance of working mothers and sleep-deprived individuals often tend to perform poorly at the workplace. Such workers are also more likely to engage in workplace deviant behaviors. Moreover, workplace deviance is also found to act as a mediating variable in the relationship between sleep deprivation and job pe...
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Purpose: This study tested the moderation of tenure between affective commitment and proactive work behavior in Karachi, Pakistan. Methodology/Sampling: The method of gathering the data was primary research. The respondents were managers... more
Purpose: This study tested the moderation of tenure between affective commitment and proactive work behavior in Karachi, Pakistan. Methodology/Sampling: The method of gathering the data was primary research. The respondents were managers from pharmaceutical, banking, education and textile sector. The respondents were managers working as permanent employees in middle level or senior level management positions. The sample selection technique was non probability based in which non-restricted sampling type was used. The sample size comprised of 1000 respondents, 250 from each sector but data from 697 respondents was usable in the analysis. Findings: The results showed that as the career progresses from trial stage towards stabilization and ultimately towards maintenance stage, employees are more emotionally committed with their organization and are keenly involved in proactive work behaviors. Practical Implications: This study has inculcated the theoretical assumption that committed emp...
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The goal of study is to determine the validation of Cognitive Engagement measure of students in the context of Pakistan. The rationale for such an investigation is that while enrollments in Pakistani higher education are increasing,... more
The goal of study is to determine the validation of Cognitive Engagement measure of students in the context of Pakistan. The rationale for such an investigation is that while enrollments in Pakistani higher education are increasing, passing out numbers are very low; this problem necessitates an investigation of student cognitive engagement as well as other factors. Because the Construct of Engagement arose in response to the issue of lower student turn out. The Cognitive Engagement Subscales of Attitudes towards Mathematics (ATM) were used to collect data for this study, and the convenience sampling technique was used. The sample included 528 university students from ten different universities in Karachi. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach was used for data analysis. The results revealed 21 items that were compatible with the Pakistani context, with Shallow Strategy Use (SSU) being the most endorsed subscale with a mean of 3.7. This study provided a validated instrument...
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Research Interests: Performance Studies, Employee Motivation, Performance Management, Performance Art, Job Satisfaction, and 15 moreEmployee Satisfaction, Organizational Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Intrinsic motivation, Motivation, Reward, Rewards, Employees appraisal and reward In Public Limited Company, Job Performance, Job motivation, Employee Performance, Motivaton and engagement, Extrinsic Motivation, Reward Programs, and Motivation Psychology
PurposeBased on the principles of the human capital theory, this study investigates the role of the quality management system (QMS) in higher education institutions (HEIs) in developing successful employability attributes among graduates.... more
PurposeBased on the principles of the human capital theory, this study investigates the role of the quality management system (QMS) in higher education institutions (HEIs) in developing successful employability attributes among graduates. Considering industry as a prominent stakeholder in academia, the authors took industry–academia collaboration as the mediating variable.Design/methodology/approachUsing the European Foundation for Quality Management model, the author analyzed how QMS in public HEIs located in London, the United Kingdom (UK), impacts business management, computer science and engineering students' employability. Following the nonprobability convenience sampling technique, this study included data from 324 local and international students.FindingsThe structural analysis identified QMS as a significant factor in enhancing students' employability, and industry–academia collaboration is found to act as a partial mediator in this relationship.Originality/valueThe ...
Research Interests: Employability, Higher Education, Leadership, Employee Motivation, Strategic Management, and 15 moreHuman Resource Management, Knowledge Transfer, Collaboration Technology, Total Quality Management (TQM), Employment, Employability Skills, Strategy, Employee Empowerment, Human Capital Development, Total Quality Management, Higher Education Institutions, University-Industry Collaboration, Quality and school management, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, and Industry and Academia
There are many teachers trying new teaching techniques in the classrooms with the intention of making learning process more effective. In this research, comparison has been made between the spaced and massed learning methods to determine... more
There are many teachers trying new teaching techniques in the classrooms with the intention of making learning process more effective. In this research, comparison has been made between the spaced and massed learning methods to determine which teaching method is the most effective and helpful learning methods enhancing academic performance and retention rate of students. Results revealed that the performance of the students who were taught through spaced learning was better as compared to massed learning. On the other hand, a comparison between multimedia and chalk & talk teaching tool have shown that chalk & talk is more effective tool in both spaced learning and massed learning, and they increase and improve the academic performance and retention rate of students both.
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Purpose-The current study probes the multi-dimensional link between total quality management (TQM) and knowledge management (KM) and investigates how different TQM's dimensions impacts KM processes and how this nexus impacts... more
Purpose-The current study probes the multi-dimensional link between total quality management (TQM) and knowledge management (KM) and investigates how different TQM's dimensions impacts KM processes and how this nexus impacts organizational performance (operational and financial performance) by considering KM as an intermediating variable between TQM and organizational performance. Design/methodology/approach-Six TQM practices are taken from "Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award", namely leadership, customer focus, strategic planning, human resource management, process management and information and analysis; KM processes include knowledge creation, acquisition, sharing and application and organizational performance comprises operational and financial performance. The researcher put together data from different sized services and manufacturing firms, from small, to medium and large firms located in the United Kingdom (UK). Findings-The results suggested that a positive correlation existed between TQM, KM and organizational performance. KM is also shown to have quite a strong and positive influence on firm operational and financial performance and partially mediates the relationship between TQM and corporate performance. Dimensional analysis indicates that leadership, strategic planning, customer focus and HRM have a significant positive impact on all KM process, while mixed results have been found for process management and information and analysis. The contextual analysis indicates that except for knowledge creation, TQM plays an equally significant role for the majority of manufacturing establishments and services firms. Originality/value-The present research makes a significant contribution to the scarce literature on the relationship between TQM and KM (mainly at dimensional level), particularly in the context of the UK, and provides a detailed understanding of the relations between different TQM and KM dimensions, and how their relationship impacts on the operational and financial performance of different sizes of manufacturing and services firms. Highlights (1) Total quality management (TQM) enhances firms' knowledge management (KM) capabilities (2) KM partially mediates the relationship between TQM and firms' performance (3) Leadership, customer focus and process management indicated insignificant impact on knowledge creation (4) TQM and KM are equally important for all sizes manufacturing and services firms
Research Interests: Business, Knowledge Management, Quality Management, Performance Studies, Leadership, and 15 moreBusiness Process Management, Knowledge sharing, Human Resource Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Human Resource Management, Customer Focus, Global Leadership, Total Quality Management (TQM), Knowledge Creation, Organizational Performance, Knowledge Acquisition, Financial Performance, Strategic Hrm, Job Performance, and Knolwege Management
Employees face a multiplicity of life and career transitions especially at early adulthood. This research paper explores these transitions that shape personal, job related and career identity and its impact on the output and productivity... more
Employees face a multiplicity of life and career transitions especially at early adulthood. This research paper explores these transitions that shape personal, job related and career identity and its impact on the output and productivity of workers in an organization. A manager/supervisor can play an essential role in facilitating employee progress during these times. In this research paper not only the perception of employees and supervisors regarding outcomes of counseling on the employee’s performance have been compared, but the impact of psychosocial support, career development support and job related issues support from the supervisor on the employee performance has also been explored. Personal survey technique has been applied here as a method of data collection and Questionnaire has used as an instrument to collect the data. Sample size used for this study was 150 respondents (30 managers/supervisors, 120 employees).From the findings and hypothesis results, conclusion can be ...
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This research uses an exploratory approach to emphasize the importance of social media sites within corporations. It studies the intervening role of employee voice and employee engagement in the association between social media sites and... more
This research uses an exploratory approach to emphasize the importance of social media sites within corporations. It studies the intervening role of employee voice and employee engagement in the association between social media sites and employee performance specifically within the educational sector of Pakistan. Cross sectional data was collected from 250 faculty members teaching in various universities of Karachi, using simple random sampling. The derived hypotheses were tested through partial least square structural equation modelling method (PLS-SEM). The research outcomes statistically supported the influence of social media sites on employee performance using employee voice as a mediator. The research supported the fact that in today's digital era employee voice and engagement are the key to enhance the worker's productivity. The research findings can be used by academicians and human resource managers for formulating and evaluating their Human resource policies.
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PurposePerception of organizational politics is one of the key factors of the organization's performance. Based on the principles of Game Theory, this study aims to examine the impact of management's and employee's politics... more
PurposePerception of organizational politics is one of the key factors of the organization's performance. Based on the principles of Game Theory, this study aims to examine the impact of management's and employee's politics within an organization on the psychological and organizational stress levels of workers, followed by their task and contextual performance.Design/methodology/approachFollowing the non-probability convenience sampling technique, the data was collected from the managerial and non-managerial staff of public, private and semi-government services organizations in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Abbottabad and Karachi cities in Pakistan.FindingsThe structural analyses indicate that organizational politics is a major cause of stress among workers and has a significant positive impact on the psychological and organizational stress of workers. Moreover, both organizational politics and job stress hinder workers' performance.Originali...
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The last two decades have seen a conspicuous rise in the importance of leadership styles. Servant Leadership (SL) is believed to be a pioneering style of leadership that aims to serve others first. Based on the Social Learning Theory and... more
The last two decades have seen a conspicuous rise in the importance of leadership styles. Servant Leadership (SL) is believed to be a pioneering style of leadership that aims to serve others first. Based on the Social Learning Theory and Social Exchange Theory, this study investigates whether SL promotes Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) among employees. In this regard, it also examines what role the employees’ Emotional Intelligence (EI) plays between the two variables. A sample of 422 responses was obtained from the managerial and non-managerial staff service and manufacturing industries using a non-probability sampling technique. The data that was collected was analyzed using the PLS-SEM technique. The results indicated a strong positive relationship between SL and OCB. Moreover, the employees’ EI was also found to mediate the relationship between the two variables partially. The analysis showed that leaders who can serve their followers’ needs and expectations to the best of their abilities could promote and strengthen EI among their employees, which eventually boosted their followers’ behavior’s emotional and motivational aspects. This study suggests that managers adopt an SL style that fosters empathy and trust with their employees. Meeting their employees’ expectations and requirements may boost their EI, which helps them attract positive energy and create an atmosphere of mutual respect and collaboration.
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The current research uses the principles of reinforcement theory of motivation and self-determination theory and investigates how motivation and rewards impact on job performance of employees. Motivation and rewards are examined from... more
The current research uses the principles of reinforcement theory of motivation and self-determination theory and investigates how motivation and rewards impact on job performance of employees. Motivation and rewards are examined from intrinsic and extrinsic perspectives while job performance is measured from the task and contextual performance aspects. Along with that, the mediating effect of job satisfaction has also been investigated between motivation, rewards, and job performance. Using five points Likert scale, the researchers collected data from the managerial and non-managerial staff working in manufacturing and services firms. Non- probability convenience sampling technique is followed to collect 422 empirical responses. Using the structural equation modeling technique, the collected data were subjected to structural analysis. The results indicated that reward and motivation affect employee job performance positively significantly. However, the dimensional analysis indicated...
Research Interests: Performance Studies, Employee Motivation, Performance Management, Performance Art, Job Satisfaction, and 13 moreEmployee Satisfaction, Organizational Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Intrinsic motivation, Motivation, Reward, Rewards, Employees appraisal and reward In Public Limited Company, Job Performance, Job motivation, Extrinsic Motivation, Reward Programs, and Motivation Psychology
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Purpose: This study tested the moderation of tenure between affective commitment and proactive work behavior in Karachi, Pakistan. Methodology/Sampling: The method of gathering the data was primary research. The respondents were managers... more
Purpose: This study tested the moderation of tenure between affective commitment and proactive work behavior in Karachi, Pakistan. Methodology/Sampling: The method of gathering the data was primary research. The respondents were managers from pharmaceutical, banking, education and textile sector. The respondents were managers working as permanent employees in middle level or senior level management positions. The sample selection technique was non probability based in which non-restricted sampling type was used. The sample size comprised of 1000 respondents, 250 from each sector but data from 697 respondents was usable in the analysis. Findings: The results showed that as the career progresses from trial stage towards stabilization and ultimately towards maintenance stage, employees are more emotionally committed with their organization and are keenly involved in proactive work behaviors. Practical Implications: This study has inculcated the theoretical assumption that committed emp...
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The conceptual framework based on a comprehensive literature review hypothesized that the perceived CSR of an organization may lead to the development of trust and commitment among the employees, which in turn may lead to the building of... more
The conceptual framework based on a comprehensive literature review hypothesized that the perceived CSR of an organization may lead to the development of trust and commitment among the employees, which in turn may lead to the building of the corporate reputation of the organization. Along with that, the moderating effects of HRM practices and organizational justice have also been investigated in the given relationship of corporate social responsibility (CSR) with its given mediators i.e., "organizational trust" and "organizational commitment". Methodology: The target population of the study was comprised of the management and teaching faculty of educational institutions. The random sampling technique was employed to carry out an empirical study of 380 samples of employees. The data collected were analyzed by using the Smart PLS 3 software. The model was tested, and all the hypotheses were accepted. Findings: A positive relationship has been observed between CSR investments and corporate reputation. Furthermore, empirical results show that the employee's commitment and the level of trust towards the organization serve as partial mediators between CSR practices and corporate reputation. The results showed that all of the hypotheses were accepted. Conclusion: This study is intuitive and empirically substantiates the selection of organizational justice and HRM practices as moderating variables between the observed CSR activities and its given mediators.
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Introduction Globalization, technological advancements, innovations and altering customer's demands and expectations, creates cut throat competition and increase uncertain environment for organizations. Struggle for flexibility is... more
Introduction Globalization, technological advancements, innovations and altering customer's demands and expectations, creates cut throat competition and increase uncertain environment for organizations. Struggle for flexibility is essential for firms to face more ambiguous and rapidly altering atmosphere. In this era of global village, business world has to deal with intense competition from around the world. Where, a firm's human resource is one of the sources of competitive advantage (Becker & Huselid, 1998). Present management distinguished the satisfaction of customer as the main item in business and directs towards enhancing management relationships to achieve firm's success. There is a significant difference between the present business settings from the past, where competition plays an exceptional role (Gilaninia & et al, 2011). Firms should provide immense focus on customer orientation and strengthen relationship with the vendors in order to survive in today'...
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Green consumption creates greener environment therefore it is important to make green behavior as a phenomenon among households. Each sustainability value should come from home. It is important to increase the understanding on critical... more
Green consumption creates greener environment therefore it is important to make green behavior as a phenomenon among households. Each sustainability value should come from home. It is important to increase the understanding on critical issues such as climate changes, water and air pollutions, illegal logging that is endangering the forestry and also the needs to get Pakistanis to be more serious in participating in preserving the environment. The changes must be made from home, where recycling should become a daily practice and also by supporting local organic products in food consumption. Therefore, emphasizing the green concept this study highlighted the basic issues relating to the environmental problems which are crucial in effecting consumers‟ intention towards purchasing greener products. This paper investigated the determinants that effect Pakistani consumers‟ green purchase intention. 1000 graduate and undergraduate students from Business Administration Department of Iqra Un...
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Purpose:- Declining work performance is a matter of grave concern for organizations and they make concerted efforts to assess the reasons underlying these loopholes. This research integrates and puts together proofs from the field of... more
Purpose:- Declining work performance is a matter of grave concern for organizations and they make concerted efforts to assess the reasons underlying these loopholes. This research integrates and puts together proofs from the field of psychology and organizational behavior backed by strong neurocognitive evidence while studying the profound effects of sleep deprivation on the performance of working mothers in the educational sector of Pakistan. This research suggests that stress at the workplace partially mediates the negative correlation of sleep deprivation and employee performance. Methodology/Sample:- Personal survey technique has been applied here as a method of data collection and questionnaire has used as an instrument to collect the data. The sample has been taken from working mothers who are teaching and giving their services in different organizations of educational sector of Pakistan. Findings:- Based on the findings and hypothesis results it can be concluded that the give...
The development in information technology has played an influential role in transforming the restaurant industry services. Therefore, this research’s main agenda is to investigate factors that motivate employees to adopt and continue... more
The development in information technology has played an influential role in transforming the restaurant industry services. Therefore, this research’s main agenda is to investigate factors that motivate employees to adopt and continue using information technology services by integrating two famous information system (IS) theories, namely, task technology fit (TTF) and technology continuance theory (TCT). The extant integrative perspective model details the cause-effect relationship between technology adoption and continuance intention. The positivist paradigm forms the basis of this research design, and the approach followed is quantitative research. Using the stratified random sampling technique, the empirical data was collected from 417 restaurant industry employees in the US (United States) on a five-point Likert scale. The PLS-SEM technique was utilized to analyze data while using Smart PLS 3 because of its suitability and wider application currently in the hospitality sector. Re...
Purpose-The current study probes the multi-dimensional link between total quality management (TQM) and knowledge management (KM) and investigates how different TQM's dimensions impacts KM processes and how this nexus impacts... more
Purpose-The current study probes the multi-dimensional link between total quality management (TQM) and knowledge management (KM) and investigates how different TQM's dimensions impacts KM processes and how this nexus impacts organizational performance (operational and financial performance) by considering KM as an intermediating variable between TQM and organizational performance. Design/methodology/approach-Six TQM practices are taken from "Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award", namely leadership, customer focus, strategic planning, human resource management, process management and information and analysis; KM processes include knowledge creation, acquisition, sharing and application and organizational performance comprises operational and financial performance. The researcher put together data from different sized services and manufacturing firms, from small, to medium and large firms located in the United Kingdom (UK). Findings-The results suggested that a positi...
Research Interests: Business, Knowledge Management, Quality Management, Performance Studies, Leadership, and 13 moreBusiness Process Management, Knowledge sharing, Human Resource Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Human Resource Management, Customer Focus, Total Quality Management (TQM), Knowledge Creation, Organizational Performance, Knowledge Acquisition, Financial Performance, Strategic Hrm, and Job Performance
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This research uses an exploratory approach to emphasize the importance of social media sites within corporations. It studies the intervening role of employee voice and employee engagement in the association between social media sites and... more
This research uses an exploratory approach to emphasize the importance of social media sites within corporations. It studies the intervening role of employee voice and employee engagement in the association between social media sites and employee performance specifically within the educational sector of Pakistan. Cross sectional data was collected from 250 faculty members teaching in various universities of Karachi, using simple random sampling. The derived hypotheses were tested through partial least square structural equation modelling method (PLS-SEM). The research outcomes statistically supported the influence of social media sites on employee performance using employee voice as a mediator. The research supported the fact that in today's digital era employee voice and engagement are the key to enhance the worker's productivity. The research findings can be used by academicians and human resource managers for formulating and evaluating their Human resource policies.