Teamwork pedagogy has received considerable attention across a wide range of academic literature. Yet employers continue to argue that universities need do more better prepare graduates work in team-based environments. Grounded the social constructivist paradigm, this article uses two-phase systematic literature review methodology explore conditions and influences affording or constraining teamwork pedagogy. A complementary thematic analysis articles revealed two broad themes: transaction...

Abstract Arguably, job designs that provide for high levels of employee control also increased opportunities the development and exercise skill. Perceived skill utilization has consistently been found to be amongst strongest predictors job-related affective well-being, yet is frequently neglected in studies work redesign. In this article, a theoretical framework linking key characteristics perceived cognitive demand intrinsic satisfaction presented. Results from one cross-sectional study...

Purpose The purpose of this study is to seek investigate the impact that perceived risk and trust have on online purchasing behavior, in particular nature associations within expensive, complex, high credence products such as gemstones. Design/methodology/approach An survey purchases Thai gemstones was used collect data. Partial Least Squares test conceptual model study. Findings results suggest type internet marketing strategy by seller (the place strategy) buyer's privacy security...

Universities continue to evolve and adapt changes brought about by external events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, shifts in government policy, technological advancements, geopolitics. A significant body of research has focused on negative workplace conditions within universities that contribute psychosocial hazards. In contrast, this paper reports experiences perceptions 36 fulltime, continuous, academic staff explore how they their colleagues found and/or experienced joy work set against...

Transformational leadership has two salient characteristics: intellectual stimulation and individualized consideration. Recent studies in this area reveal that the effect of such characteristics on job performance is indirectly affected by empowerment. The nature relationship interesting, but little known about mediating empowerment management models. Therefore, study was conducted to measure transformational service quality using 110 usable questionnaires gathered from employees working a...

Purpose Human capital is a key component of the success organisations, and career development staff vital to both increasing retaining human capital. Universities are no different, their people mission. There has been limited rigorous study careers professional in academy. The paper aims discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review methodology resulted 23 articles dedicated research on higher education (HE). Thematic analysis identified series enablers...

Ulrich (1998) has suggested that intellectual capital is a product of competence and commitment. This broad proposition, though intuitively appealing, does not identify theoretical links between these variables, little empirical foundation. paper draws on organisational behaviour theory to propose model specifies mechanisms, intermediate linkages boundary conditions predict capital. In doing so, we respond recent call for research specific about human resource management-firm effectiveness...

Purpose To validate a measure of use innovativeness, or how existing products are used in novel and innovative manner. The has practical significance for innovation research as it consists only nine items opposed to the original 44. innovativeness derived from predicts acceptance new technology (in this case computer technology) could be adapted other fields research. Design/methodology/approach A survey was conducted structural equation modelling techniques were analyse data. Findings...

Although widely used, the Narver and Slater (1990) measure of market orientation has not yet been validated by structural equation modeling (SEM). Results SEM suggest a nine-item, three-dimensional model components or subscales orientation: customer, competitor orientation, interfunctional coordination. Covariances between three dimensions in final model, however, that measures coordination can be considered as independent. A preliminary invariance test suggests are robust across varying...

This study was conducted to examine the influence of interactional justice in relationship betweenperformance based pay and job satisfaction using 334 usable questionnaires gathered from employees who workin Malaysian private institutions higher learning (PRIVATE INSTITUTION), Malaysia. Exploratory factoranalysis confirmed that measurement scales used this met acceptable standards validity andreliability analyses. Further, outcomes Stepwise Regression analysis showed two important findings:...

Abstract Within healthcare, studies support that nurse manager leadership behaviours positively influence nursing outcomes. However, how this behaviour promotes positive outcomes is less well understood. Integrating a ‘positive deviance framework’ and ‘model for reflection’, paper uniquely uncovers deviate from ‘business as usual’ in managing leading healthcare staff. Applying an interpretivist lens to qualitative data collected 24 managers Australia Seychelles, the illustrate examples of...

Objectives: To examine student perceptions regarding online lectures and quizzes undertaken during a pharmaceutical practice course for first year undergraduate students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy at an Australian University.Methods: The University uses standard instrument to collect feedback from unit satisfaction.Data were collected three different teaching modalities: traditional faceto-face, partially online.Results: Descriptive statistics support that, student's perspective,...

Compensation management literature highlights that income has three major features: salary, bonus and allowance. If the level and/or amount of are distributed to employees based on proper rules this may increase pay satisfaction. More importantly, a thorough investigation in area reveals effect distribution satisfaction is not consistent if perceived value money present organizations. The nature relationship less emphasized literature. Therefore, study was conducted measure using 136 usable...

ABSTRACT This paper is based on a study of large U.S. multinational corporation, examining the importance career plateauism, condition whereby more employees find that opportunities for promotions are limited or non-existent. phenomenon has gained special attention with corporate downsizing and emergence “flatter” organizations. exploratory suggests plateauism multi-faceted construct. Plateauism can have adverse effects upon certain in organization; however, segment plateaued commonly...

Compensation management literature highlights that income has three major features: salary, bonus and allowance. If the level and/or amount of are distributed to employees based on proper rules this may increase pay satisfaction. More importantly, a thorough investigation in area reveals effect distribution satisfaction is not consistent if perceived value money present organizations. The nature relationship less emphasized literature. Therefore, study was conducted measure using 136 usable...