Papers by Naimatullah Shah
International Journal of Work Organisation and Emotion, 2017
This study is designed to evaluate the source which develops perceptions, intentions and retireme... more This study is designed to evaluate the source which develops perceptions, intentions and retirement behaviours in aging employees. Job strain, job insecurity, perceived satisfaction of retired life is taken into account for the analysis of aging employees' self-directedness towards the retirement intentions and behaviours. Two hundred fifty-one male participants qualified from the sugar factories to take part in this study aging from 35 to 65 years. Correlation statistics and structural equation modelling were employed to obtain logical and comprehensive results. Findings suggest that adolescence age is not the only significant predictor for the retirement. Job strain, insecurity and perceived satisfaction on retired life accounted for retirement intentions and retirement behaviours. However, analyses revealed that the effect of retirement intentions on retirement behaviours was mediated by self-directedness. Organisations are most likely to be affected by the timely or untimely retirement of such employees and therefore they have their interest and concerns over the issue.
Mostly information used by the students in deciding their future careers are based on the informa... more Mostly information used by the students in deciding their future careers are based on the information they acquire during childhood through their parents or guardians, friends and teachers, the mass media or social interaction. Usually career choices are made without the consideration of selection and recruitment processes criterion and such career decision making concludes with despair and disappointment due to unawareness about the selection and recruitment process. Successful and effective career decision making requires the comprehensive knowledge of selection and recruitment process of desired profession. This study focuses to ascertain the significance of awareness about selection process in students' career choices. Analyzed 572 surveys received from students of 9th grade to sophomore of three different schools, out of which two were situated in urban area and one was in rural area. By applying regression analysis results indicate positive and significant relationship bet...
Organisations are continually confronting challenges to remain competitive and successful, which ... more Organisations are continually confronting challenges to remain competitive and successful, which compels organisations to regularly re-evaluate their strategies, structures, policies, operations, processes and culture. Managing change effectively is however a main challenge in the change management domain because of massive human involvement. Thus, managers and change agents are eager to know how to encourage and effectively prepare employees for change situation. The aim of this doctoral study was to examine the determinant of employee readiness for organisational change. The objectives were to investigate employee commitment to the organisation and career and social relationships factors in public sector higher educational institutions of Pakistan where various change reforms has been introduced recently. This empirical study proceeded by a systematic review of literature that led to development of a conceptual model. The data was collected from a sample of teaching employees by using a survey questionnaire. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis run on statistical package for social sciences and confirmatory factor analysis on the structural equation modelling as well as on applied analysis of moment structure to assess the model fit of the study and hypotheses testing. Results showed that independent variables (emotional attachment, feeling of pride, pay/wages/rewards, promotion, job satisfaction, job involvement and social relationships in the workplace) were positively and significantly correlated to the dependent variable (readiness for organisational change). However, two variables i.e. supervisor and peer relations, and training and skills development were not found positive and significant to the readiness for organisational change. This study has methodological limitations, as it is a cross sectional study that used a survey questionnaire only in public sector higher education sector. This study provides empirical evidence for employee readiness predictor variables for organisational change. This study may contribute to the literature on change management, particularly for Pakistan, and may assist the management, change agents and practitioners of human resources management and development, and organisational behaviour in assessing, designing and evaluating new or existing programmes for organisational change.
Predictive power of training design on employee performance: an empirical approach in Pakistan's health sector
International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management
PurposeThe purpose of this study is to ascertain the role of training design on employee performa... more PurposeThe purpose of this study is to ascertain the role of training design on employee performance in the health sector of Pakistan.Design/methodology/approachThis cross-sectional study applies random sampling to select respondents among Pakistan's trained health nurses. The study uses a survey questionnaire as a primary tool to collect the data. The 306 completed questionnaires form the study sample, with their data analyzed to find the results.FindingsStructural equation modeling shows the positive and significant roles of training content and learning style on employee performance. In contrast, the study finds the role of the trainer on nurses' employee performance in Pakistan to be insignificant.Practical implicationsThis research generally makes a valuable contribution to the training literature, particularly in Pakistan. Employers need to provide more training programs to reduce the cost of recruiting and training new staff members. Furthermore, the study recommends ...
Work environment and performance among nurses: a significant way to overcome violation of human rights in the health sector
International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare
Purpose The study aims to purpose the role of the work environment (WE) towards employees’ perfor... more Purpose The study aims to purpose the role of the work environment (WE) towards employees’ performance (EP) in Pakistan’s health sector. Design/methodology/approach Data-wise, the study is cross-sectional and random sampling was used to glean the response from the trained health nurses in Pakistan. The survey questionnaire was used as a primary tool to collect the data. In total, 306 usable samples as used to infer the final consequences. Findings The structural equation modeling through AMOS 26.0 for windows resulted in a positive and significant effect of an organizational learning culture, supervisor support on EP. On the other hand, the impact of peer support on EP is not significant among the nurses in Pakistan. Practical implications The policymakers and planners in the health sector and government may address unemployment – are willing to join the health sector. Better performance through the WE would provide equity in health and would not violate fundamental human rights. Th...
Technopreneurship intention among nonbusiness students: a quantitative assessment
World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2021
PurposeThe present study attempts to identify the predictive power of technopreneurial-related ac... more PurposeThe present study attempts to identify the predictive power of technopreneurial-related activities (TRAs), technopreneurial self-efficacy (TSE) and technopreneurial motivation (TM) on technopreneurial intention (TE) among the nonbusiness students.Design/methodology/approachA conceptual framework is developed for investigation. A quantitative approach is adopted for this research, and the data are collected from the 282 students of the different public sector universities with a survey questionnaire. The application of structural equation modeling (SEM) is applied to investigate the impact of TRAs, TSE and TM on TE.FindingsThe results of SEM found a positive and significant impact of TRAs, TSE and TM on TE among the nonbusiness students of Pakistan.Practical implicationsThe study would be beneficial for the planners and policymakers of universities to improve modes of technopreneurship. The findings may encourage the students to develop strong beliefs, abilities and skills to ...
Determining employee satisfaction, intrapreneurship and firm growth among managers of Pakistan
Heliyon, 2022
Nowadays, organizational performance and Firm Growth (FG) depend significantly on entrepreneurshi... more Nowadays, organizational performance and Firm Growth (FG) depend significantly on entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship and Employee Satisfaction. This study aimed to examine ES, intrapreneurship, and FG among top managers in Pakistan. The study employed a quantitative method based on cross-sectional data which we collected through a survey questionnaire. In conducting this study, the researchers employed a random sampling technique. The final analysis utilized 180 valid samples. The findings of the SEM analysis show that ES has a significant and positive impact on intrapreneurship and FG. Furthermore, intrapreneurship has, also, a positive and significant impact on FG. This study's results have led the researchers to conclude that a thoughtful and systematic approach to ES would lead to greater intrapreneurship and FG. This study's findings contribute, also, to intrapreneurship research by adding to the empirical evidence on the effects of ES and intrapreneurship on FG.
Assessment of entrepreneurial networking activities and perceived self-efficacy towards entrepreneurial success
<em>In the present days, entrepreneurship has served as an appliance for socio-economic dev... more <em>In the present days, entrepreneurship has served as an appliance for socio-economic development and prosperity through entrepreneurial networking activities (ENAs) and perceived self-efficacy (PSE). The present study purposes of investigating the role of ENA and PSE on entrepreneurial success (ES) among the entrepreneurs of Pakistan. Based on vigorous literature, the hypotheses are developed to confirm through the cross-sectional data. The data are collected from the entrepreneurs who are doing business in the different provinces of Pakistan. A simple random technique is applied to gather the facts from the respondents through a survey questionnaire. At the initial stage, 330 samples are collected in a raw shape. This yields a 66 percent response rate. After data cleaning and screening, 318 valid samples are employed for final estimation. </em>Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) version 26.0 is used to test the hypotheses<em>. </em>By utilizing the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the results<em> <em>emphasize a positive and significant impact of the inter-organizational network activities (INAs), entrepreneurs' social networking (ESN) and PSE on the ES amongst the entrepreneurs of Pakistan. The findings of the study may be supportive for policymakers and practitioners to bring a thriving entrepreneurial environment in the Asian context, predominantly in Pakistan. The outcomes would also enrich the depth of entrepreneurship literature. </em></em>
Is procrastination a “friend or foe”? Building the relationship between fear of the failure and entrepreneurs’ well-being
Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, 2021
Purpose In the present era, entrepreneurs’ well-being is considered a significant factor owing to... more Purpose In the present era, entrepreneurs’ well-being is considered a significant factor owing to its strong relationship with entrepreneurship. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationship between fear of failure and entrepreneurs’ well-being through the mediating effect of procrastination. Design/methodology/approach This study is descriptive, with cross-sectional data obtained through a survey questionnaire distributed randomly in Pakistan. Overall, data from 346 valid cases were used to achieve suitable study outcomes. Findings This study’s empirical findings highlight the negative effect of fear of failure on subjective well-being. Fear of failure is found to have a significant positive effect on procrastination. Furthermore, procrastination has a negative effect on subjective well-being. Finally, procrastination has a negative role in mediating the relationship between fear of failure and subjective well-being. Practical implications The conceptualization of the ...
Kybernetes, 2020
PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the perceptions of young entrepreneurial aspirants towards ... more PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the perceptions of young entrepreneurial aspirants towards sustainable entrepreneurship in Pakistan.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on descriptive and cross-sectional data collected using a survey questionnaire. The study’s respondents were students, all of whom were studying for their Master’s degree of Business Administration (MBA) at several Pakistani universities (both public and private sectors). A total of 412 usable cases were used to obtain the outcomes.FindingsBy using the structural equation modeling, the findings suggest a positive and significant impact of eco-friendly people, green marketing factors, changing consumer behaviour and favourable market conditions on sustainable entrepreneurship.Practical implicationsThe study’s findings are beneficial in understanding the concept of sustainable entrepreneurship and the significant factors that may affect sustainable entrepreneurship along with the main components in socia...
Agriculture is recognized as a critical sector in the world economy and contributing 24 percent G... more Agriculture is recognized as a critical sector in the world economy and contributing 24 percent GDP input and provision of employment to 1.3 billion people. Considering such the importance; the current study proposes to investigate the socio-economic factors that affect farm yield in Tando Allahyar District. To asses this problem, the conceptual model as developed for such research work. On the basis of the prevalent literature; some hypotheses formulated for such the study. A survey questionnaire employed as the central tool for data collection. In total, 190 farmers contacted individually and got filled the questionnaire. The reliability of the questionnaire noticed as 0.789 that is stated as good reliability. By employing the path model, the findings resulted as a positive and significant impact of farmers‘ income; education; experience and farmers‘ family labor to farm yield. This study may be beneficial for local and national policymakers to develop policies to alleviate food s...
Personality traits and ethical behavior have a significant psychological characteristics, which c... more Personality traits and ethical behavior have a significant psychological characteristics, which can be utilized as an important interpreters of many outcomes. However, they are commonly studied in separate ways, providing a path to create an understanding of their relationships. The research study has reviewed different perspectives in regards to understand the nature of the relationships between personality traits and ethical behavior and conceptualized them so that it can provide support for understanding the strength of these relationships. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the link between five factors of personality traits and ethical behavior. Neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, agreeableness and conscientiousness as the main factors of personality traits have been hypothesized to predict ethical behavior. By using an adapted survey questionnaire, data were collected from teaching staff at public sector higher education institutions of Sindh, Pakistan. Multi...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards the spread of COVID-19: a health counseling initiative among potential entrepreneurs of FUUAST
Health Education, 2021
PurposeThe present study examines the knowledge, attitude and practice towards the reduction of C... more PurposeThe present study examines the knowledge, attitude and practice towards the reduction of COVID-19 spread among entrepreneurs of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences and Technology (FUUAST), Karachi Pakistan.Design/methodology/approachThe authors employed cross-sectional data to infer the results. The data are collected through an online survey questionnaire. To target the respondents; a convenience sampling technique is adopted. In total, 222 usable answers proceed with final results. The structural equation model (SEM) is applied for the data analysis.FindingsThe study outcomes found a significant and positive role of knowledge about COVID-19, attitudes towards a stay at home and practices against COVID-19 in reducing the spread of the pandemic.Practical implicationsThe study provides coherent knowledge about the factors that fight against the pandemic's further spread. The findings would provide the guidelines to policymakers to think about such factors and boo...
Examining the intention to stay home due to COVID-19: a pandemic's second wave outlook
Health Education, 2021
PurposeAt present, almost the whole globe is facing a severe threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (... more PurposeAt present, almost the whole globe is facing a severe threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The present study examines the intention to stay home due to COVID-19 during a second wave of the pandemic.Design/methodology/approachThe study employed a deductive approach based on cross-sectional data. An online survey is conducted from citizens of Pakistan. A convenience sampling is applied to target the respondents. In total, 238 useable responses proceed for final analysis. The structural equation model (SEM) is used to infer the results.FindingsThe findings of the study highlight a positive and significant effect of fear of COVID-19, attitudes to stay at home behaviour (AtSHB), knowledge about COVID-19 (Ka19) and health consciousness (HC) on the intention to stay at home (ItSAH).Practical implicationsThe study would provide the guidelines to policymakers and planners to develop the policies which may establish the individual's ItSAH. This strategy would restrict the...
Environmental concerns among the entrepreneurs: a disaster resilience and environment building during the second wave of the COVID-19
International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 2021
Purpose Nowadays, nearly the whole globe is confronting a severe threat of the COVID-19. The purp... more Purpose Nowadays, nearly the whole globe is confronting a severe threat of the COVID-19. The purpose of this paper is to explore the predictors of environmental concerns during the COVID-19 among the entrepreneurs during a second pandemic wave. Design/methodology/approach The deductive approach is applied based on cross-sectional data. An online response is gotten from entrepreneurs of Pakistan. A convenience sampling is applied to target the entrepreneurs. In total, 220 usable answers ensue for the outcome. The structural equation model (SEM) is used for the assessment of hypotheses. Findings The results of this study highlight a significant and positive effect of uncertainty of COVID-19 (U19), Perceived vulnerability (PV), Risk perception of COVID-19 (RP) and Fear of COVID-19 (F19) on environmental concerns (EC) among the entrepreneurs. Practical implications The research outcomes would provide the guidelines to policymakers and planners to develop the policies for reducing the fe...
COVID‐19 impediments and business start‐ups in Pakistan: Evidence from the second wave of the pandemic
Managerial and Decision Economics, 2021
The present paper examines COVID‐19 impediments and business start‐ups in Pakistan when the count... more The present paper examines COVID‐19 impediments and business start‐ups in Pakistan when the country entered the second wave of the COVID‐19 pandemic. This study selected entrepreneurs in Pakistan to explore the effects of the second wave. The study findings highlight the significant negative impacts of fear of COVID‐19 (FC), COVID‐19 stress and anxiety (SA), and perceptions of the arrival of COVID‐19's second wave (ASW) on business start‐ups (BS). The findings may support policy makers in diminishing the fear, anxiety, and negative perceptions of the arrival of COVID‐19 waves.
World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2019
Purpose Nowadays, in mobile communication, smartphone is one of the modern progress and emergent ... more Purpose Nowadays, in mobile communication, smartphone is one of the modern progress and emergent phenomena for business as well as social networking. The purpose of this paper is to investigate an intention to adopt smartphone apps among the entrepreneurs of a developing country. Design/methodology/approach The quantitative methods based on cross-section data are employed for examining an intention towards adopting smartphone apps. The data are collected through a survey questionnaire. In the initial stage, 500 questionnaires were randomly distributed among the businessmen of a developing context. The value of the return samples is 280. The response rate has remained at 56 per cent. Findings By applying the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, Pearson’s correlation and multiple regression show a positive and significant relationship of perceived usefulness, ease of use, perceived enjoyment and satisfaction with an intention to adopt smartphone apps. On the other hand, a positive...
South Asian Journal of Business Studies, 2019
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of entrepreneurial orientation and ... more PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of entrepreneurial orientation and organizational culture on job satisfaction, organizational commitment and employee’s performance.Design/methodology/approachThis is a quantitative approach, which is based on cross-sectional data. In total, 326 usable cases are processed to infer the results through the structural equation model.FindingsThe results revealed a positive and significant impact of organizational commitment, job satisfaction and organizational culture on employee’s performance. An entrepreneurial orientation has a positive and significant impact on organizational commitment. Job satisfaction is impacted by organizational commitment, while organizational culture is influenced by job satisfaction. On the other hand, entrepreneurial orientation has a non-significant impact on employee’s performance.Practical implicationsEmployers may shape the organizational culture and boost the general level of job satisfactio...
Investigating entrepreneurial intention among public sector university students of Pakistan
Education + Training, 2017
Purpose Nowadays, entrepreneurship is regarded as an indispensable means for economic development... more Purpose Nowadays, entrepreneurship is regarded as an indispensable means for economic development. In this regard, promoting entrepreneurship is a necessity for every economy. The purpose of this paper is to identify factors that may influence students’ entrepreneurial intentions. Design/methodology/approach The conceptual framework underlying this study is the theory of planned behavior, and the study proposes a descriptive methodology in which cross-sectional data are randomly collected from the different public sector universities of Pakistan. A survey questionnaire was used as a means for data collection. The respondents were bachelor’s as well as master’s degree students who are pursuing degrees in entrepreneurship or education. After cleaning the data, 385 usable answers were analyzed. The response rate was 60 percent. Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21.0 was used for data analysis. Findings The results of Pearson’s correlation and multiple regression analysis ...
International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, 2017
Within the workplace, justice is influenced by the interpersonal relationships between colleagues... more Within the workplace, justice is influenced by the interpersonal relationships between colleagues and/or management among other things. The main reason for this research is to examine the correlation between organisational justice and the ethical behaviour of employees. Based on the literature, the conceptual model developed in this paper integrates distributive, procedural, interpersonal and informational justice in relation to ethical behaviour. By applying an adapted survey questionnaire, data were collected from teaching staff at public sector higher education institutions. Multiple regression analysis was applied to 360 samples and this showed that distributive and procedural justice have a more positive and significant impact than informational and interpersonal justice on the ethical behaviour of employees. This is an empirical study which may contribute to the literature on ethical behaviour, organisational development and employee development.
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