Journal of Management World is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and research in management and its applications across various fields. Our mission is to provide a platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to explore contemporary management challenges and solutions in an increasingly complex and dynamic world.
Brain Drain Intention: The Role of Improved Standard of Living on Quality of Work-Life among Nigerian Medical Students in Diaspora
This study investigates the determinants of brain drain intention among Nigerian medical students in the diaspora, focusing on how improved standards of living mediate the relationship between socio-economic push factors and the perceived quality of work-life. Using a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 428 medical students enrolled in 18 universities across six countries, and analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The study examined the influence of high unemployment, poor infrastructure, insecurity; poor pay, and mass poverty on quality of work-life, with improved living standards serving as a mediating variable. The results show that all five factors significantly and negatively affect the perceived quality of work-life, confirming their role as key drivers of brain drain intentions. Moreover, improved living standards fully mediated these relationships, indicating that favourable socio-economic and environmental conditions abroad offset the negative effects of poor domestic conditions and strengthen students’ intentions to remain overseas after graduation. These findings suggest that the decision of Nigerian medical students to stay abroad is shaped not only by professional and economic dissatisfaction but also by comparative perceptions of well-being and life quality. The study concludes that tackling brain drain requires integrated national retention strategies that simultaneously enhance professional welfare, living standards, and work-life quality within Nigeria.
Multidimensional Perspective on the Construction of Smart Canteens in Colleges and Universities: Integrated Framework, Practical Challenges, and Optimization Paths
Digital transformation and the concept of sustainable development are profoundly reshaping the logistics service system in colleges and universities. As a key hub of campus life, the smart construction of canteens has transcended the scope of mere technological upgrading and evolved into a systematic reform involving the reconstruction of service models, the innovation of management concepts, and the optimization of user experience. Based on the service-dominant logic and the theory of green service systems, this paper constructs a three-dimensional integrated analytical framework of "technology-process-management" for smart canteens in colleges and universities, and systematically expounds on its core connotations in terms of the deployment of intelligent facilities, the reconstruction of standardized processes, and the establishment of an integrated management platform. Combining cutting-edge research results and practical cases at home and abroad in the past five years, this paper focuses on analyzing the practical bottlenecks existing in the current construction, such as poor technology integration, lack of data governance, barriers to user acceptance, and dilemmas in sustainable operation. Furthermore, the study proposes optimization paths including strategic planning guidance, scenario-based design implementation, privacy protection enhancement, and collaborative innovation promotion, aiming to promote the paradigm transformation of smart canteens from "efficiency-oriented" to "value co-creation", and provide theoretical support and practical guidance for building a new generation of campus catering service ecosystem that integrates efficiency, human-centricity, and green development.
Good and Services Tax: Filling or Emptying the Coffers?
Taxation is a phenomenal device available to the government to reduce the gap between rich and poor and to establish vertical equity through income redistribution. It is the most important source of revenue for conducting the developmental activities of the government. The sales tax system has been constantly undergoing reforms with the latest being the introduction of Goods and Services Tax in 2017. The Goods and Services tax reform was introduced with a major intent to improve the revenue collections of the state. Five years have now passed since the introduction of the reform. The study aims at finding out the impact of this reform on the government revenue of the state of Kerala.
Assessing the Economic Growth Impact of Digital Innovation and Skill Acquisition: A Quantitative Analysis of the Nigeria Immigration Service
As e-governance becomes more imperative, governmental institutions in developing countries have come under increasing pressure to apply digital technologies to facilitate governmental services. One such organisation is the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), mandated to grow the country’s economy through trade facilitation and accurate collection of data on imports and exports for economic analysis and strategic planning. Consequently, we examined the role of digitalisation of the NIS in the growth of Nigeria’s economy and, whether digital skill acquisition by NIS staff plays a part in that process. The study was based on a cross-sectional survey of 375 immigration staff across the six geopolitical regions of Nigeria. Aided by Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modelling (CB-SEM) of data via AMOS, we found that digitalisation of the NIS directly supports economic growth (operationalised as trade and investment facilitation). Digitalisation of the NIS also leads to more training and skill-acquisition for staff. In turn, this increase in skills makes a stronger impact on trade and investment facilitation (i.e. economic growth). What the data trends suggest is that staff skill acquisition helped explain how and why digital tools lead to economic growth. The study implies that digitalisation isn’t enough. To make impactful contributions to the economic, Nigerian institutions also needs to invest in her people, supporting them with the right skills to use these innovative tools effectively. This study highlights the importance of combining technology with human development to make public services convenient and smarter and, the economy, even stronger.
What Makes a Striker Valuable? Strategic, Athletic, and Commercial Determinants in Modern Football
The financial valuation of professional football players is a critical component of the strategic and financial management of sports clubs. This paper focuses on strikers and attempts to provide a thorough review of the international literature on the factors affecting their transfer value. Strikers play a key role in achieving victory through their contribution to scoring, which makes their accurate valuation crucial. The study identifies and categorizes the factors of valuation into competitive, individual, and professional/commercial. Furthermore, it highlights the multi-factorial nature of value, as well as the dynamic influence of non-race factors such as popularity, commercial appeal, and social media presence. The finding that competitive performance, with an emphasis on goals, is the most important factor is supported by most research. However, there is an emerging shift towards more holistic models of valuation, where psychological, tactical, and extra-territorial dimensions are considered, demonstrating the need for multi-level approaches in modern football management.
Cryptocurrency Integration and Competitive Advantage: A Study of Contextual Factors of Payment Strategy Innovations in Nigeria’s E-Commerce Sector
This study examined how cryptocurrency integration shapes consumer trust, ease of use, and competitive advantage within Nigeria’s e-commerce sector. Grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Diffusion of Innovation theory, and the Resource-Based View (RBV), the research was motivated by the rising adoption of digital payments and the uncertainty surrounding whether crypto can genuinely strengthen competitiveness. A structured online questionnaire yielded 324 valid responses. Data were analysed using structural equation modelling in Amos. Findings revealed that cryptocurrency integration had a significant negative effect on consumer trust (-.148, p = .022) but a marginal positive effect on ease of use (.128, p = .070). No direct link was found between crypto integration and competitive advantage (-.015, p = .822). Importantly, consumer trust significantly mediated the link between crypto and competitive advantage (-.191, p = .012), whereas ease of use did not (.072, p = .270). These results highlight that trust, not technology alone, drives competitiveness in emerging markets. Recommendations include phased crypto rollouts, stronger security safeguards, and linking crypto use to customer rewards. The study expands knowledge by showing that perceived risks can outweigh usefulness, suggesting future research should explore cultural and regulatory factors shaping digital adoption within Nigeria’s e-commerce ecosystem.
Plugged into Persuasion: How Digital Marketing Drives Electric Vehicle Preferences in Chhattisgarh
The current study examines the consumer behavior of the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) in Chhattisgarh, India, which influences the digital marketing. The purpose of the research is to gain an understanding of the role of digital campaigns, including social media campaigns, online advertisements and sponsored content, in enhancing consumer awareness about the financial and environmental values of electric vehicles (EVs), how online marketing activities affect consumer behaviour. The study also considers key factors affecting consumer responses, including environmental attitudes, evaluation of long-term values, prospect outlook, as well as government incentives. A systematic survey of 385 users of electric cars was conducted in Chhattisgarh. The data obtained were analyzed using structural equation modelling of AMOS software. The findings indicate that the decision to purchase an electric car is positively determined by the increased awareness, which has a significant correlation with the exposure to digital marketing. The circumstances described by the findings show the usefulness of the digital marketer in increasing the use of EVs through the accurate articulation of their benefits and aligning them with the sustainability goals of the customers. This study provides valuable information to the marketers, the lawmakers, and the automakers, who wish to sell more electric cars in developing countries using selective digital approaches based on the requirements of the intended customer base and the environmental aspirations.
Consumer Perceptions of Stablecoins in Nigeria: What Drives Adoption, What Inhibits it?
Stablecoin use in emerging economies remains uneven, underscoring the importance of understanding the perceptions that shape adoption. This study explored how stability, security, usefulness, regulatory protection, and social acceptability influence stablecoin adoption in Nigeria. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Perceived Risk Theory (PRT), data from 403 users were analysed using structural equation modelling. Findings indicate that stability, security, usefulness, and regulation significantly influence adoption, while social acceptability plays a modest role. Together, these factors explained a large share of adoption behaviour. The study contributes to existing models by combining TAM’s focus on usefulness with PRT’s risk-reduction perspective, providing a more comprehensive view of adoption decisions. Practical lessons point to the importance of clearer regulation, stronger security, and utility-focused innovations. Although limited by its cross-sectional design and reliance on self-reports, the study opens the door for future cross-country and longitudinal research.
Fundamental Solution for a Nonlocal Second Order Problem of the Hyperbolic Type
This text discusses the importance and challenges of studying nonlocal boundary value problems, which arise frequently in applied fields such as soil moisture transfer, thermophysics, and diffusion processes. The paper emphasizes the complexity of these problems due to their nonlocal nature, which differs from traditional local boundary value problems. Despite the abundance of research in this area, particularly the works of A.M. Nakhushev and others, mathematical tools to handle nonlocal problems are insufficient, especially when addressing concepts like conjugacy or duality. These issues are particularly significant when coefficients are nonsmooth or measurable. The work introduces the concept of a conjugate problem and the fundamental solution, which generalizes existing functions like Green’s and Riemann’s functions. The study of these solutions for nonlocal boundary value problems is essential for advancing both theoretical understanding and practical applications.
Cannabis Growing Community Enterprise Initiative in Thailand
This study examines the role of cannabis in rural development, focusing on the legalization of medical marijuana under the Narcotics Act (No. 7) B.E. 2562, which allows cannabis cultivation for medical and research purposes. The fieldwork combines varied sources, including in-depth interviews. The cannabis growing initiative aims to promote rural livelihoods through community enterprises, with a case study in Buriram province, Thailand. This study addresses the challenges faced by farmers, including regulatory difficulties and the need for government support. This initiative seeks to create sustainable development and enhance rural economies in Thailand. However, farmers continue to face challenges, with gaps persisting between government support and the needs of community enterprises.
The Mediating Role of Job Crafting in the Relationship between Employee Resilience and Work Engagement Evidence from the Egyptian Healthcare Sector
The healthcare sector in Egypt operates under intense pressure due to high patient loads, limited resources, and a growing demand for quality care. These challenges, intensified in the post-pandemic era, have raised critical concerns regarding the psychological well-being and sustained engagement of healthcare professionals. This study investigates how employee resilience, defined as the capacity to recover from adversity and adapt to workplace demands, influences work engagement—a vital psychological state characterized by vigor, dedication, and absorption. Specifically, the study explores the mediating role of job crafting, a proactive behavioral strategy through which employees reshape their job tasks, relationships, and perceptions to better align with their skills, values, and interests. Grounded in the Job Demands–Resources (JD-R) theory, which posits that both personal and job resources play a central role in employee motivation and engagement, this research examines whether job crafting acts as a behavioral mechanism that transmits the positive effects of resilience on engagement. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted among 400 full-time healthcare professionals in both public and private hospitals across Egypt. The study employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using Smart PLS 4.0 to analyze the hypothesized direct and indirect relationships between the constructs. The results indicate that employee resilience has a strong and statistically significant positive effect on both job crafting and work engagement. More importantly, job crafting was found to partially mediate the relationship between resilience and engagement. These findings suggest that while resilient employees are more likely to remain engaged, the presence of proactive job crafting behaviors enhances this relationship further. In essence, resilience equips healthcare workers with the psychological strength to cope with challenges, while job crafting provides the behavioral tools to actively shape more meaningful, manageable, and motivating work environments. The study contributes to the theoretical development of the JD-R model by empirically validating a mediation model in a high-stress, under-researched context: the Egyptian healthcare system. It also supports Conservation of Resources (COR) theory, reinforcing the idea that resilient individuals not only preserve internal resources but also invest them in proactive behaviors that generate further resources and positive outcomes. From a practical perspective, the research highlights the importance of investing in both psychological and behavioral development among healthcare workers. Hospital administrators, HR practitioners, and policymakers should consider implementing resilience training programs, offering flexible job design opportunities, and fostering a supportive environment that encourages job crafting. These initiatives can enhance work engagement, reduce burnout, and ultimately improve the quality and sustainability of healthcare services in Egypt.
AI Chatbots in Clinical Settings: A Study on their Impact on Patient Engagement and Satisfaction
Workforce shortages, uneven access, and escalating demand in the U.S. healthcare system cause long wait times, fragmented communication, and low patient involvement. This study examines how AI-powered chatbots can improve patient engagement and satisfaction by improving response speed, usability, and trust. Mixed-methods design was utilized. Response times, System Usability Scale (SUS) usability, and trust ratings were examined in simulated survey data from 200 U.S. medical school–affiliated clinic patients. Thematically examined qualitative data from patient and medical student focus groups. Chatbots lowered average response times to 2.4 minutes from 12.7 minutes for human workers. Patients reported 72% more satisfaction with SUS scores of 78/100. Trust averaged 3.8/5, highest with clinician-supervised chatbots. Thematic analysis identified trust-building, convenience-accuracy balance, and educational integration. AI chatbots should complement clinicians rather than replace them. Chatbots can improve efficiency, usability, and engagement and prepare future physicians to use digital technologies, advancing patient-centered care in the U.S.
Clean Energy Transition in USA: Big Data Analytics for Renewable Energy Forecasting and Carbon Reduction
The United States is at a critical juncture in its effort to overhaul the national energy system to meet bold climate objectives. The Biden Administration has committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50–52% from 2005 levels by 2030 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Meeting these goals demands a swift rollout of renewable energy sources while keeping the electricity grid reliable, affordable, and equitable. A key driver in this transition is big data analytics, which plays a vital role in forecasting the performance of variable renewable sources and supporting carbon-conscious decision-making. This paper explores how advanced data-driven technologies—such as machine learning, IoT sensors, satellite imaging, and predictive modeling—can help accelerate the U.S. shift toward clean energy. By examining recent peer-reviewed studies (2018–2022), policy developments, and case studies, it introduces a structured big data framework for forecasting renewable energy output and modeling carbon intensity. Findings show that data analytics can increase forecasting accuracy by up to 40%, cut reserve costs by billions annually, and reduce over 100 million metric tons of CO₂ through smarter, carbon-aware decisions. Highlighted case studies—including CarbonCast, predictive wind turbine maintenance, and open-source datasets—demonstrate the real-world technical and economic value of analytics. Cost-benefit assessments reveal that improving forecast accuracy by just 1% could cut CO₂ emissions by roughly 20 million metric tons each year. However, regional readiness varies: while CAISO and PJM are well-equipped for scaling these tools, ERCOT and ISO-NE face more infrastructure-related hurdles. The paper concludes that big data analytics is a powerful and timely tool for decarbonization. When integrated into energy markets, grid operations, and policy design, analytics can fast-track emission reductions while advancing equity, as seen in programs like Justice40. Future research should prioritize probabilistic forecasting, marginal carbon modeling, and inclusive data governance.
Perceptions of Training Partners on Skill Enhancement and Training Outcomes During PMKVY Implementation: A Field Study
India’s accelerating economic growth has intensified the need for a skilled and industry-ready workforce. In response, the Government of India introduced the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), implemented through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), to equip youth with sector-specific competencies. This study investigates the perceptions of training partners regarding skill enhancement and training outcomes during PMKVY’s implementation phase. Data were collected from 120 randomly selected training partners in Tamil Nadu, representing a cross-section of the state’s 350 active partners. Using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression techniques, the study found that government support has a significant positive influence on skill development, while the role of training facilities is comparatively marginal. Furthermore, both training effectiveness and skill development were found to have a strong positive impact on overall training outcomes. The study recommends strengthening infrastructure, integrating globally relevant training content, and implementing regular trainer upskilling initiatives to enhance program sustainability and effectiveness.
Exploring the Efficiency of Corporate Governance in State-Owned Agencies and Enterprises: A Comparative Analysis of Nigeria and Ghana
In sub-Saharan Africa, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) play a crucial role in delivering public goods and promoting economic growth. However, the disparate performance track records between Nigeria and Ghana are attributed to differences in the quality of governance. This study examines three dimensions of governance—board independence, regulatory autonomy, and transparency—and evaluates their impact on three key performance indicators: revenue per employee, return on assets (ROA), and net profit margin. We draw on hypotheses informed by empirical gaps, agency, resource dependence, and stakeholder theories and use cross-sectional regression logic with interaction variables to show the effect of institutional factors on the effectiveness of governance. These findings demonstrate that transparency is consistently effective in enhancing operations. However, board independence and regulatory autonomy generate significant improvements in performance only when accompanied by the existence of robust institutional frameworks. The consequences of context-specific governance reforms are also discussed.
Leadership, Job satisfaction and Motivation to Lead in an Associative Context: A Cross-Sectional Study
As a form of collective organization of individuals who share common interests and whose actions are usually carried out in solidarity, associations have demonstrated unquestionable relevance in promoting social and economic development, especially at the local level, despite sharing in collaborative networks at the national and international levels. In the current context, non-profit organizations, such as associations and collectives, face growing challenges related to the scarcity of human resources and the internal satisfaction of their members, with a direct impact on the aging of the membership that performs leadership roles. In this context, the issue of generational leadership succession is frequent and an obstacle to the continuity of many associations. As a multifactorial phenomenon, this study aims to analyze the factors that contribute to greater motivation to lead, as well as the relationships between different leadership styles, job satisfaction, and motivation to lead within associations. To this end, a case study was conducted in the association movement of the municipality of Alcanena, Portugal, which is transversal to the association movement in general. This municipality is made up of 63 associations whose cultural themes and interests allow them to generate value-added scenarios not only within the municipality but also within the networks in which the municipality participates at the local, regional, national, and international levels. The organizations studied encompass diverse areas such as culture, sports, recreation, leisure, as well as citizenship and social responsibility. This study combined a qualitative approach, supported by semi-structured interviews, and a quantitative approach, supported by a previously validated questionnaire using the MLQ-5X, MSQ, and MTL scales for each of the dimensions under analysis. A convenience sample of 278 individuals was obtained from 63 associations, and eight semi-structured interviews were conducted. The analysis conducted in this cross-sectional study allowed us to assess the interconnection between leadership styles, motivation to lead, and job satisfaction. It is expected that the results achieved will constitute an important contribution to identifying the characteristics that lead to the recruitment of young leaders, as well as to reinforcing the importance of creating more collaborative and inclusive work environments in an associative context.
The Influence of a Normative Framework on Corporate Governance Decision-Making in Ghana's Public Sector: The Role of Integrity and Financial Transparency of Public Officials
Corruption, insufficient transparency, and ethical flaws plague Ghana's public sector, eroding faith in institutions and impeding sound decision-making. Financial inconsistencies, such as Covid-19, weaken confidence and contradict moral values, necessitating integrity and corporate governance decision-making to support ethical leadership and institutional reform. This study examines the influence of ethical principles, legal frameworks, and moral values on corporate governance decision-making in Ghana’s public sector, emphasising the mediating role of integrity and financial transparency. Utilising Treviño’s Interactionist Model, the research employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating survey responses (n=259) and interviews with key public officials. An XSTAT was utilised to perform Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling. The results revealed that ethical standards, legal values, and moral values significantly impact corporate governance decisions. The effect of a robust normative framework on corporate governance decisions is strengthened when public officials exhibit high integrity and financial transparency. The research further establishes that individuals demonstrating high integrity and financial transparency are more inclined to make decisions that align with corporate goals rather than personal financial gain. The study recommends that public institutions bolster their ethical, legal, and moral guidelines to foster a governance culture characterised by integrity, accountability, and transparency. To promote sound corporate governance decisions in public institutions, organisational and personal factors must be integrated into decision-making frameworks.
Fiscal Policy Uncertainty and its Impact on Business Stability in Emerging Market Economies
This study critically examines the impact of fiscal policies uncertainty on businesses in emerging market economies, with Nigeria as a focal point. Given the volatile nature of fiscal policies in such economies, this research aims to provide both quantitative and qualitative evidence on how policy inconsistency affects key economic variables, including exchange and interest rates, trade and investment, imports and exports, and taxation. These disruptions, in turn, shape the operational landscape for businesses across diverse sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, services, oil and gas, and small and medium-sized enterprises. Utilising a mixed- methods approach, this study integrates empirical data analysis with insights from policy reviews to establish a nuanced understanding of the relationship between fiscal instability and business performance. Findings reveal that inconsistent fiscal policies create an unpredictable business climate, deterring investment, stiffening growth, and undermining job creation, ultimately weakening economic resilience. These results align with existing scholarly perspectives and World Bank reports that emphasise the critical role of stable and business-friendly policies in fostering economic expansion, job creation, and wealth distribution. The practical implications underscore the urgent need for policy coherence to enhance business confidence, drive sustainable economic growth, and improve government revenue through stable taxation frameworks. By offering a comprehensive analysis of fiscal policy volatility, this study contributes original insights into how emerging economies can navigate policy instability to create a more conducive environment for businesses, thereby reinforcing economic development strategies.
The Impact of Gamification on Brand Advocacy through the Mediating Role of Continuance Intention an Empirical Study in Egypt’s Online Retail Sector
This study investigates the influence of gamification on continuance intention and brand advocacy within digital service platforms, particularly in the context of higher education and e-commerce. Drawing on the stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) framework, the research explores how gamified elements—such as points, challenges, rewards, and progress tracking—act as stimuli that shape users’ psychological engagement and behavioral outcomes. Specifically, the study examines continuance intention as a mediating mechanism that links gamification to users' willingness to advocate for a brand or platform. A quantitative research design was employed using a structured questionnaire administered to 400 participants across Egyptian digital platforms. Measurement constructs were validated through established scales, and data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings reveal that gamification has a significant and positive effect on both continuance intention and brand advocacy. Furthermore, continuance intention partially mediates the relationship between gamification and brand advocacy, indicating that users are more likely to promote a platform when they are continuously engaged through meaningful and enjoyable gamified experiences. The study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on gamified digital engagement by offering empirical support for the mediating role of continuance intention. It also provides practical insights for platform designers, marketers, and digital strategists seeking to foster user loyalty and advocacy through interactive and motivational design elements. Future research directions are proposed, including the need for longitudinal studies and cross-cultural validation to deepen the understanding of gamification's long-term behavioral impacts.
Ethical Leadership Behaviour and Quality of Worklife among Professional Telecoms Service Providers Employees: The Mediating Impact of Sustainable Work Environment
Ethical leadership behaviour plays a cogent role in strengthening high quality worklife and sustainable workplace. This study investigates ethical leadership behaviour and employee quality worklife, a role of sustainable work environment on employees of telecoms industry in Nigeria. This research employed a longitudinal research design to explore the participants of the study, conducting over three months on three intervals. It administers the study instrument on 405 participants across four telecoms organisations in Nigeria. A simple random sampling techniquewas utilised to examine the study respondents, and adapted several existing scales as research instrument. A partial least square structural equation model (PLS-SEM) was utilised to analyse the obtained data from the study participants The findings of this study demonstrated a mixed report from the study population. It indicated that ethical leadership behaviour holds way in Nigeria’s telecoms industry. However, some elements of ethical leadership practices finds negative significant impact with quality of workife. One of the dimensions of ethical leadership behaviour observed, people-oriented behaviour has a negative significant impact on quality of worklife among the employees in Nigeria telecoms industry. While other dimensions indicate that ethical leadership is key to promoting integrity, trust, transparency and ethical practices in corporate organisations today. The outcome of the study illustrated that fairness, transparency, integrity/ethical behaviour and ethical awareness influence and impact quality of worklife of employees. The study concluded that organisations should lead with humanity, and make ethics an important aspect of performance evaluation, and reward ethical behaviour. This study has provided a natural means to acknowledge that ethical practices is germane to establish an enduring quality of worklife as well as sustainable workplace in corporate ecosystem. It has transformed the notion that unethical practices may be brandished by management of organisations which always push them into public scandals.
Investigating the Moderating Role of Team Learning Orientation in the Relationship between Servant Leadership and Innovative Work Behavior among Egyptian Public University Staff Members
While servant leadership and innovation have been examined extensively in Western contexts, there are three important gaps in this literature: firstly, boundary conditions under which servant leadership is most effective in fostering innovation have been minimally explored; secondly, team-level moderators are rarely considered in resource-constrained contexts; and thirdly, there is a paucity of empirical research in higher education settings in developing countries, where culturally and structurally contingent collective learning orientations could play out differently. This study investigates the moderating influence of team learning orientation on the link between servant leadership and innovative work behavior within the context of Egyptian public universities among academic Staff members. Data were collected using a three-wave survey design involving 412 faculty members at five public universities in Egypt. Servant leadership was assessed using the SL-7 scale, team learning orientation was measured using the 28-item Team Learning Behaviors Scale, and innovative work behavior was assessed using the Innovative Behavior Inventory. Moderation analyses were carried out using the PROCESS macro and hierarchical regression. Servant leadership is a significant positive predictor of innovative work behavior (β = 0.324, p < .001) and team learning orientation (β = 0.612, p < .001). There is a positive path to innovative work behavior from a team learning orientation (β = 0.417, p <.001). Notably, the interaction effect of team learning orientation on the relationship between servant leadership and innovative work behavior is significant (β = 0.128, p < .01), wherein the interaction is stronger at the high than low level of team learning orientation. Team learning orientation is an important boundary condition of servant leadership that facilitates innovation. The findings emphasize the necessity of integrating servant leadership programs with the promotion of a team learning climate in higher education settings.
Comparative Effectiveness of Coaching and Mentorship on Career Advancement Outcomes
This research examines the comparative effectiveness of coaching and mentorship on career advancement among employees. The research adopted a cross-sectional survey design. Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) via AMOS, the study tested the validity of constructs and the strength of the relationships among variables. Results revealed that both coaching and mentorship significantly and positively influence career advancement, with coaching exerting a slightly stronger effect compared to mentorship. The findings suggest that while both strategies are beneficial, structured coaching programs may yield quicker, performance oriented career outcomes, whereas mentorship supports long-term professional development. The study recommends a strategic integration of both approaches to maximize employee growth and retention. The model demonstrated strong reliability and validity, with acceptable fit indices after modification. This research contributes to human resource development literature by providing empirical evidence on the relative impact of coaching and mentorship in organizational settings.
The Role of Digital Transformation in Enhancing Sustainable Innovation: The Mediating Effect of Digital Organizational Culture in Higher Education Institutions
This study examines the role of Digital Transformation (DT) in enhancing Sustainable Innovation (SI) within higher education institutions in Egypt, emphasizing the mediating effect of Digital Organizational Culture (DOC). Grounded in the Resource-Based View and socio-technical systems theory, the research conceptualizes DT as a multidimensional process involving technological adoption, process redesign, and strategic realignment. DOC is positioned as a strategic intangible resource that shapes how digital capabilities are translated into sustainability-oriented innovation outcomes. A quantitative research approach was employed, with data collected from 400 academic and administrative staff across public and private universities through a structured questionnaire. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the hypothesized relationships. The results reveal that DT has a significant positive impact on DOC and SI, while DOC itself strongly influences SI. Furthermore, mediation analysis confirms that DOC partially mediates the relationship between DT and SI, indicating that DT’s impact is substantially enhanced when supported by a strong digital culture. These findings underscore the intertwined nature of technology and culture in driving innovation that aligns with environmental, social, and economic sustainability goals. The study contributes to existing literature by integrating DT, DOC, and SI into a single empirical framework and by contextualizing the relationships within a developing country’s higher education sector. Practical recommendations are provided for policymakers, educational leaders, and technology providers to integrate cultural transformation with digital strategies for long-term sustainability impact.
The Impact of Transformational Leadership on Organizational Agility in Saudi Banks: The Mediating Role of Knowledge Sharing
This study investigates the impact of transformational leadership on organizational agility in Saudi banks, emphasizing the mediating role of knowledge sharing. In the context of rapid digital transformation and Vision 2030, the ability of banks to remain agile is increasingly critical. Drawing from transformational leadership theory and knowledge management literature, a conceptual model was developed and tested using data collected from 378 employees across major Saudi banking institutions. Structural equation modeling (Smart PLS 4.0) was employed to examine the direct and indirect relationships among the variables. The findings reveal that transformational leadership significantly and positively influences both knowledge sharing behavior and organizational agility. Moreover, knowledge sharing behavior was found to partially mediate the relationship between transformational leadership and agility, suggesting that the effect of leadership is transmitted not only through direct influence but also through fostering a collaborative and knowledge-driven environment. The results highlight the strategic importance of transformational leadership in promoting open communication, trust, and innovation—all of which contribute to enhanced agility. This research contributes theoretically by integrating leadership and knowledge-sharing constructs to explain agility and offers practical implications for managers seeking to enhance adaptability in the banking sector. The study concludes by offering recommendations for leadership development and knowledge-sharing strategies in line with the evolving demands of the financial industry in Saudi Arabia.
The Impact of Financial Intelligence on Investment Decisions: The Modifying Role of Behavioral Finance in Industrial Companies Listed on the Amman Stock Exchange
The study aimed to examine the impact of financial intelligence across its dimensions (professional skills, technical skills, cognitive skills) on investment decisions (time dimension, decision conditions dimension, and financing structure dimension), with behavioral finance serving as a moderating role in industrial companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange. This research employed a descriptive analytical approach suitable for its objectives. The population consisted of all employees in the financial departments of industrial companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange. Data were collected from secondary sources, such as the theoretical framework and recent relevant studies, as well as primary data through a simple random sample. The researcher distributed and collected 229 valid questionnaires for analysis. The SPSS program was used, and based on a significance level of 0.05, various statistical procedures and tests were conducted, including tests for normal distribution, multiple and simple regression, analysis of variance, correlation, coefficient of determination, multicollinearity, and hierarchical regression analysis. The study found that financial intelligence significantly impacts investment decisions, with behavioral finance acting as a moderating factor. The study recommended educating investment decision-makers to pay attention to financial intelligence due to its significant role in investment decisions.
Digital Transformation in Cooperative Management: The Case of Multipurpose Cooperatives
This qualitative case study research focuses on the identification of the functions of information technology and its challenges among multipurpose cooperatives to serve as the basis for information technology system design. Six duly registered multipurpose cooperatives in the province of Bukidnon, involving nine participants from the management division, personnel, and staff participated in the interview conducted by the researcher. The results of the interview were transcribed, encoded, and categorized according to their codes and themes. Based on the results of the interview, findings revealed that the functions in integrating information technology in multipurpose cooperatives are Microsoft Application, communication, general accounting, data management, and process improvement. From the identified challenges, three themes surfaced out, namely: accessibility, system integration, and information security. The identified functions and challenges of IT integration to multi-purpose cooperatives became the basis to design Cooperative Upgrade Management Information System, an information technology system which features a friendly user interface is that is cost-effective and efficient, accessible even with limited internet connection and provides system security.
Comparative Assessment of Service Quality Provided by SBI and HDFC banks in Nashik
The third-tier city comes with the economy’s third position in the service sector. The economic development of a country depends upon banks. They gather people's idol savings and provide them for investment. It also creates new demand for granting loans and purchasing investment value. Banks also increase the mobility of capital. The paper aims to assess the service quality provided by SBI and HDFC bank representation of Public and Private Sector banks of India respectively. From the Review of Literature, five dimensions of Service Quality have been identified and included in the SERVQUAL Model. The convenience sampling technique has been used for the generalization of results. The application of simple mean calculation and Independent Sample T-Test helped to test the research hypotheses. Hypotheses testing has indicated a difference in Service Quality with both the banks' services. The present study concludes that SBI is on the better side for a few parameters, whereas in terms of responsiveness, assurance, and empathy in service delivery, HDFC bank is on the higher side. But on the whole, HDFC Bank provides better service quality than SBI.
Community Empowerment in Developing Family Medicinal Plants to Realize a Green Economy Based on Local Wisdom
Herbal medicine, as a traditional practice, has become a form of local wisdom among the Indonesian people that needs to be preserved and developed to maintain family and community health. This study aims to design an empowerment program that supports the development of health clinics and herbal tourism based on local wisdom. The research employs Participatory Learning and Action, with data collected through observation, interviews, discussions, and documentation. The research site is the herbal health clinic and herbal tourism area in Kalibakung Village, Balapulang District, Tegal Regency, Central Java Province. Informants were selected purposively, including herbal health tourism managers, family health empowerment groups, integrated service posts, farmer groups, small business groups, academics, and journalists. Data were analyzed qualitatively using reduction, triangulation, and verification techniques. Findings show that herbal medicine, as a traditional practice, represents a form of local wisdom that has long been embedded in Indonesian society and should be preserved and developed to maintain family and community health. Local governments must initiate and facilitate the implementation of such empowerment in collaboration with social institutions, universities, and herbalists through awareness campaigns, counseling, training, and assistance on herbal plant cultivation. Empowerment programs as a medium of participatory communication are crucial to enhance community motivation, understanding, and skills in cultivating medicinal plants, thereby improving socio-economic welfare and supporting the development of health clinics and herbal tourism.
A Chronological Review of Resource-Based Theory and Future Research Directions
The resource-based theory (RBT) has become a dominant framework in strategic management, offering a firm-centered explanation of competitive advantage through the strategic use of internal resources. Since its emergence in the 1980s, RBT has evolved significantly through theoretical refinement, spinoffs, empirical application, and integration with complementary perspectives. While widely adopted across disciplines, the theory has also faced ongoing critiques related to static assumptions, limited consideration of the environment, conceptual clarity and measurability. Despite its influence in management studies, few studies have traced RBT’s intellectual evolution in a time-ordered and issue-driven manner. This paper provides a chronological overview of the theory’s evolution and ongoing debates. It maps the theory’s development from its emergence to its expansion, maturity and recent advancements, identifying unresolved issues and offering directions for future extensions of the theory. In doing so, it contributes to ongoing scholarly efforts to refine and extend the theory in response to changing strategic challenges.
Underpricing in Fixed-Price IPOs: An Empirical Analysis of the Indian Market
Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) serve as a critical mechanism for companies to raise capital and transition to public ownership. However, one of the most persistent and widely studied phenomena in IPO pricing is underpricing, where the offer price is deliberately set below market value, leading to substantial first-day listing gains. This study investigates the extent, determinants, and implications of underpricing in fixed-price IPOs in the Indian market. Using a dataset of 123 IPOs listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) between 2015 and 2020, the research analyzes key factors influencing underpricing, including investor sentiment, firm characteristics, industry sector trends, and market conditions. The findings reveal that subscription rate is the strongest predictor of first-day returns, with highly oversubscribed IPOs experiencing significant listing gains. Additionally, IPOs launched in bullish markets and within high-growth sectors, such as technology and consumer goods, exhibit greater underpricing than those in financial services and manufacturing. However, while underpricing generates immediate gains, its long-term impact is often negative, as excessively underpriced IPOs tend to underperform over extended periods, suggesting overvaluation risks. This study provides valuable insights for investors, issuers, and regulators, emphasizing the need for balanced IPO pricing strategies. The research also highlights the role of SEBI’s regulatory framework in mitigating extreme underpricing while ensuring efficient price discovery in the Indian capital market.