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26 Pages : 246-258

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-III).26      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-III).26      Published : Sep 2020

Impact of Work Overload and Fear of Negative Evaluation on Employees Performance: Analyzing the Role of Frustration at Work Place

    The study focused on the most critical issues like work overload and the fear of negative evaluation, and here we measured the impact of work overload and the fear of negative evaluation in addition resultantly occur the role of frustration on employees' performance in Commercial Banks of Islamabad, Pakistan. An online and by hand floated questionnaires were distributed to the employees to obtain feedback. The target population for this study were Banks' managerial and administrative employees. Based on the convenience sampling design, 240 employees from 35 banks were approached. 199 completely filled questionnaires were received out of 240 employees. The collected data was analyzed using Smart Partial Least Squares (PLS) Path Modelling Method and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 for analysis and the reliability test, for all items of each scale and satisfactory results were obtained. Results show that work overloads negatively influence employee performance. Similarly, fear of negative evaluation also creates an adverse impact on performance.

    Work Overload, Fear of Negative Evaluation, Employee Performance, Frustration, Banks
    (1) Sardar Ali
    Department of Leadership and Management Studies, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman
    Associate Professor, Department of Leadership and Management Studies, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

09 Pages : 94-105

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).09      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).09      Published : Jun 2020

Ambidexterity as a New Research Paradigm: Examining the Mediating Role of Employees Goal Orientation, Exploitation and Exploration

    The aim of this study was to empirically validate the impact of ability-enhancing HR bundles on organizational ambidexterity through mediation of employees cognitive factors and employees exploration and exploitation. The multi-level data was collected from 600 employees of the software companies and analyzed through MEDTHREE analysis and SEM using AMOS software. Data was collected in two-time waves and results revealed positive relationship between ability-enhancing HR bundles and organizational ambidexterity. This study contributes to literature by providing new insights and by investigating links of ability-enhancing HR bundles with organizational ambidexterity directly and indirectly.

    Ability-Enhancing HR Bundles, Employees Learning Orientation, Employees Learning Orientation and Organizational Ambidexterity
    (1) Gul Bahar
    PhD Scholar, Department of Management Sciences, SZABIST Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Shazia Akhtar
    Associate Professor, Department of Management Sciences, SZABIST Islamabad, Pakistan.

26 Pages : 273-283

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).26      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).26      Published : Jun 2020

How Does Mentoring and Strategic Leadership Contribute to Gen Y Employees Intention to Stay: A Sequential Mediation Approach

    In today vibrant business environment, retaining a talented employee is a big challenge faced by organizations. We explore certain factors that might support organizations to retain their best employees. In the current research, we empirically examine the direct and indirect relationship of mentoring and strategic leadership to stay of Gen Y workers in the pharma industry in Pakistan. Affective commitment and Perceived organizational support were used as possible mediators. Through a cross-sectional research design, using the survey method, we received 248 responses from employees working in the pharma industry. Results revealed that both mentoring and strategic leadership have significant influence over Gen Y employees retention. Based on our study results, we suggested that managers should practice mentoring program in their talent management strategy and that managers practice a role of strategic leaders and implement a policy that retains the existing employees and attracts the best talent. Managerial implications and theoretical contributions are also discussed.

    Mentoring, Strategic Leadership, Intent to Stay of Gen Y Employees, POS, Affective Commitment
    (1) Sajid Rahman Khattak
    Assistant Professor, IBMS, University of Agriculture, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Zahid Awan
    Professor, Institute of Business Administration, Gomal University, D.I.K, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Hafizullah
    Associate Professor, Institute of Businesses Studies (IBS), Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.

70 Pages : 577-585

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).70      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).70      Published : Dec 2019

How an intelligent Organization behaves? Analyzing the Role of Psychological Ownership and Creative Deviance

    The study investigates the complex interplay among psychological ownership, creative deviance, and organizational intelligence, with a specific focus on the pharmaceutical sector of Pakistan. Utilizing a multidimensional conceptualization of psychological ownership, the research elucidates the implications of the construct on organizational intelligence. On the existing relevant literature, the study set the theoretical foundation testing proposed hypotheses. The study is quantitative in nature where statistical analysis including descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics was carried out. The data a gathered to an adaptive What's your name and analyzed through SPSS. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between psychological ownership and organizational intelligence, with creative deviance emerging as a crucial moderating variable. The study contributes to the existing body of knowledge and existing literature by identifying the role of the key dimensions of psychological ownership and creative deviance, thereby providing a better understanding of the behaviors and characteristics of intelligent organizations. The outcomes of the study have important implications for the development of strategies aimed at fostering innovation, informed decision-making, and organizational effectiveness.

    Organizational Intelligence, Psychological Ownership, Creative Deviance, Employee, and Managers
    (1) Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman
    Assistant Professor, Department of Department of Leadership and Management Studies (LMS), National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Rizwana Saghar
    Independent Research Scholar, Pakistan.
    (3) Samara Javed
    Independent Research Scholar, UK.

15 Pages : 115-123

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-III).15      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-III).15      Published : Sep 2019

Psychological Capital of Employees' Engagement: Moderating Impact of Conflict Management in the Financial Sector of Pakistan

    Human capital is the backbone of any business and its behavior reflects how the company would achieve its goals and objectives in its business. This study examines the relationship between psychological capital (PC) and employees’ engagement (EE) with the moderating role of conflict management (CM) in the financial sector of Pakistan. A questionnaire composed of established scales were administered to 278 employees in the financial sector, including various banks, investment companies, real estate companies, insurance companies, and brokerage firms at Islamabad. After determining the reliability, the model was analyzed with the help of correlation and regression. Research indicates that PC positively influences EE. This relationship improves further positively when conflicts are handled effectively. Overall, this effort contributes to the existing literature on the history of worker’s involvement by examining the direct impact of PC and CM on EE and moderation of CM.

    Conflict Management, Employees’ Engagement, Financial Sector, Psychological Capital.
    (1) Muhammad Asif
    PhD Scholar, Department of Management Sciences,Preston University, Islamabad Campus, Kohat KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Azizullah Khan,
    Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences,Preston University, Islamabad Campus, Kohat KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Malik Adil Pasha
    Lecturer, Department of Commerce,Federal Urdu University Arts, Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.

22 Pages : 170-180

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-III).22      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-III).22      Published : Sep 2019

Investigating the Relationship between Identity-Based Leadership and Employee Engagement with Employee Core Self-Evaluation

    Based on social identity approach, present research intends to investigate the impact of identity-based leadership on employee engagement, through the mediating role of employee core-self evaluations. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was employed to demonstrate the validity and reliability of the measurement model. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to test the hypothesized model. The proposed model was supported empirically by data collected from 327 employees who work in the telecom sector of Pakistan. The result indicated that employees Core selfevaluations act as a mediator between four dimensions of identity leadership and employee engagement. Identity-based leadership also showed a direct positive relationship with employee engagement.

    Social Identity Approach, Identity Leadership, Core Self-Evaluations, Employee Engagement.
    (1) Tahreem Baloch
    Ph.D. scholar, Department of Leadership & Management Studies,National Defense University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammadi Sabra
    Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS,Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Zia-ur- Rehman
    Department of Leadership and Management StudiesNational Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan

17 Pages : 301-318

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2018(III-II).17      10.31703/gssr.2018(III-II).17      Published : Jun 2018

Empowered Leadership and Employee Outcomes: Mediating Role of Employee Engagement

    Drawing on empowerment literature and intrinsic motivation, this study examines the relationship of empowering leadership and employee outcomes (service performance and organizational citizenship behavior; OCB), along with mediating role of employee engagement. Based upon data of 970 officer level employees working in banking industry of Pakistan, hierarchical regression results demonstrated that empowering leadership behavior is positively related to employee service performance and OCB. Further, the results also reveal employee engagement partially mediated the relationships between empowering leadership and employee behavioral outcomes.

    Empowering Leadership, Employee Engagement, Service Performance, OCB, Banking Sector of Pakistan
    (1) Usman Ghani
    PhD Scholar (LMS), National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan
    (2) Muhammad Tahir Masood
    Professor, Department of Management Sciences, University of Wah, Wah Cantt. Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Zia Ur Rehman
    Assistant Professor, LMS Department, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

08 Pages : 137-145

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2017(II-II).08      10.31703/gssr.2017(II-II).08      Published : Dec 2017

A Study on Employee Engagement through Employee Development in the Banking Sector of Pakistan: Case

    This case study has been conducted to explore the significance of employee development and employee engagement in private banking sector in Pakistan. An investigative method has been opted to perform this study in order to scrutinize the effect that employee development has on the engagement of employees. This has been done selecting various branches and business units of a private sector bank as sampling units. A carefully designed questionnaire to particularly measure a number of relevant factors is provided to the employees. The factors include Self-Directed Learning, Empowerment, Employee Education, Participation and Skill Growth. Data has been collected from a sample size of 2128 employees. Analysis was done through the application of descriptive and rational statistic in SPSS version 23.0. Major findings state that employee development is associated with employee engagement through empowerment and participation. Hence, Employee Development is positively influencing engagement of employees in the given context.

    Employee Development, Employee Engagement, Employee Education, Career Progression
    (1) Maria H Nadeem
    Research Consultant, University of Leicester
    (2) Muhammad Usman Ghani
    MPhil Scholar, Institute of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
    (3) Syed Asad Ali Shah
    MPhil Scholar, Institute of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

48 Pages : 477-486

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).48      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).48      Published : Mar 2021

Mediating Role of Organizational Commitment: Hrm Factors Affecting the Employee Performance

    This review expects to analyze the effect of human assets, the executives' arrangements on hierarchical responsibility, and the exhibition of the representatives. The review encased the strategies factor as an autonomous variable and the representative's exhibition as a reliant factor. This concentrate additionally plans to explore the job of association, the job of "hierarchical responsibility," as a middle person variable between the arrangements if (HRM) and the exhibition of the worker and to accomplish these points. The specialist has utilized the expressive scientific strategy, which addressed utilizing to check the construction reality of the review factors coming to utilize. The review has closed many outcomes, and quite possibly, the main result is that there is a positive association between human resources, the leaders, and the worker's presentation. The concentrate likewise tracked down an aberrant constructive outcome to the executives' human asset through the association responsibility with the rate higher than the immediate effect; the exploration progressed that all police creators of HRM and result in growing the representative's presentation.

    Organizational Performance, Employee Performance, Human Resource Management
    (1) Sadaf Ambreen
    Lecturer, Department of Management Sciences, Government College Women University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Tasawar Javed
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Business Management and Administrative Science, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Nausheen Syed
    Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Government College Women University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

12 Pages : 113 - 124

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).12      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).12      Published : Mar 2022

Triangulation of Belief in Just World (BJW), Contentment with Life (CWL) and Employee Retention (ER)

    The focus on the belief system of employees and workers in organizations, as it is a hidden and under the radar system that actually creates a huge impact on the performance of an employee as well as on organizational performance. It is postulated that those who believe that the world is unjust,may try to be unjust with the world i.e., the people around them, and vice versa. We developed a theoretical framework and then collected data based on the hypothesized relationship. SPSS 21 was employed to run various tests to carry out the analysis. The target population was store/shop managers and a sample of 222 was selected as respondents. After analysis, results show great insights, as based on those perceptions having belief in a just world may have better contentment with life and they may be retained in the organization.Thus, employee retention may lead further to better organizational performance and culture. It was found that both the hypotheses were accepted and this study can have great theoretical and practical implications for the researchers and for the practitioners in organizations as well

    Belief in a Just World, Commitment to Life, Employee Retention, Business Organizations, Store Managers
    (1) Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman
    Associate Professor, Department of Leadership and Management Studies, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Shuja ud Din
    Research Scholar, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Arif Masih Khokhar
    Iqra University, Islamabad, Pakistan.