The development of commitment to change is an underresearched area especially in non-western settings. aim the present study was determine whether employability can moderate negative effects job insecurity on individuals’ change. A survey method approach used collect 149 responses from managers a large public sector organization Pakistan undergoing restructuring. Hierarchical multiple regression results suggest that important coping resource during organizational as it helps mitigate most...

The competency framework developed from this study involves seven thematic categories with distinct and interrelated concepts essential for effective police incident command. selection training of Incident Commanders (ICs) should consider both technical skills also traits such as humility, emotional stability, approachability, which are challenging to teach but vital leadership teamwork. To that end, traditional or years experience insufficient the specific demands Scenario-basedtraining is...

Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore how individuals perceive control over their careers. While careers are increasingly understood be agentic, agency and often assumed rather than explicitly conceptualized. Therefore, there is a need investigate people the they have in order better understand role subjective career-related behaviors. Design/methodology/approach Qualitative, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 31 participants from diverse occupations demographics (e.g....

The public sectors in many developing countries have undergone major restructuring over the past decades. Earlier research suggests that such is inherently linked to feelings of ambiguity and insecurity among employees, undermining behavioral support for change, thus, chances change success. Using survey data from a restructured sector organization Pakistan, this study investigated mediating role commitment on relationship between ambiguity/job change. results show job were negatively...

This study explores the relationship between cell phone use and self-reported happiness among older adults in Mainland China whether rural/urban residence status moderates this relationship. The analysis is based on a sample of 6,952 respondents over age 60, from 2010 wave Family Panel Studies. Findings show that using own positively associated with Chinese (odds ratio [ OR] = 1.283, p < .001). remains for residing rural areas ( OR 1.616, .01) but not their urban counterparts. reflect how...

Some researchers suggest that police professionals see little value in adopting evidence based approaches to tackle policing challenges. To examine this issue, 586 Canadian were surveyed. We explore responses one particular question, which caused 353 respondents reflect on whether they think their agencies enact (EBP) principles daily operations; specifically, the of targeting, testing, and tracking implementation new strategies. Mixed views expressed by relation agency's ability target high...

Dealing with emotions is a central feature of everyday police work. This especially the case in relation to criminal investigation work, which investigators must grapple both their own and those victims families whom they deal. Despite importance emotional labor understanding this aspect work remains understudied. study based on data from 13 in-depth qualitative interviews members Canadian services. Within it, we explore how officers engage labor, as well its impact these individuals....

Abstract Despite the noted importance of evidence-based policing (EBP) strategies, police organizations have been slow to adopt them. The present study aims identify internal and external organizational factors that lead resistance towards EBP. Qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews with 38 executive level officers members research across Canada. Results reveal EBP is mainly due arise from within organization as well are political in nature. Although findings would be...

Evidence-based policing (EBP) is a decision-making perspective noted for its effectiveness in enhancing organizational performance. However, police North America have been rather slow adopting such practices. Few attempts made to understand how organizations become receptive towards EBP. Based on 38 in-depth interviews with executives and senior civilian officers across Canada, utilizing model of innovation adoption, the present study examines openness EBP develops organizations. The results...

Research conducted in the United States (U.S.) suggests that many police professionals are unaware of, or resistant to, empirical research, and see little value adopting evidence-based approaches for tackling policing issues. To determine whether similar views held by Canadian professionals, 598 (civilians officers) from seven services across Canada were surveyed. The survey was designed Lum Telep (n.d. Officer receptivity on policing. Fairfax, VA: Center Evidence-Based Crime Policy, George...

Strategy implementation is the most challenging aspect of strategic management. In case police organizations, failure to effectively carry out a strategy results in loss organizational resources and employee commitment. The present study an attempt explore reasons behind new strategies by drawing upon qualitative survey responses from 353 officers civilian employees seven agencies across Canada. reflect mostly negative sentiments towards efforts, with attributed issues ranging leadership...

Abstract Recently, we have seen a steady growth in the number of police practitioners and agencies adopting evidence-based policing (EBP). At its core, EBP rests on central tenet: decision-making should be ‘based scientific evidence about what works best’ (Sherman, L. W. (1998). Evidence Based Policing. Washington, DC: Police Foundation). While this proposition seems straightforward, it places responsibility leaders for which they may unprepared. Understanding how best to commission,...

(2021). Resistance to evidence-based policing: Canadian police executives' perceptions as which level of policing is most resistant. Police Practice and Research: Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 763-776.

Along with a focus on adopting more proactive approaches due to the changing nature of crime, police organizations today are also faced task attracting and retaining dynamic flexible work force. The present study, based semi-structured interviews 12 recruiters 21 senior officers from agencies across Ontario, seeks determine whether these find knowledge new policing models useful for professional development incoming recruits. Despite exploratory results highlight importance “big topics” in...

Abstract The current study attempts to determine whether HR practices such as job autonomy, training, and organizational support in terms of rewards are related positive change behaviours toward the community policing program among first‐line police officers. We also test role affective commitment change‐related self‐efficacy mediators these relationships. Based on a survey 476 officers large department United States, our results show that emerged mediator while mediating effect was not...

Each year colleges and universities market criminology criminal justice programs to potential applicants by suggesting these offer a uniquely tailored path for those seeking entry into policing career. Despite such claims, little empirical research exists suggest that degree content is factor in influencing recruitment outcomes. In this paper, we present results from an ongoing, exploratory study pre-recruitment education show program content—in case, or diploma degree—has generally...

Purpose Incident commanders (ICs) are senior police officials tasked with being the key operational decision-makers and leading a command team during major, critical public order incidents (e.g. bomb threats, hostage situations protests). Such events often characterized by heavy time pressures little information, requiring highly skilled, integrated emergency response across multiple agencies significant planning, organizing management. ICs must possess necessary skills, traits behaviors to...