Human Systems Management - Volume 42, issue 3

Authors: Macini, Nayele | Sengupta, Ayesha | Moin, Muhammad Farrukh | Caldana, Adriana Cristina Ferreira

Article Type: Review Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The process of involving sustainability in the Human Resources (HR) area, which is still a major challenge to be faced, will only occur when the leadership shares the values that influence ethics at work and have a more involved relationship with all business stakeholders. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to verify the relationship between the dimensions of Spiritual Leadership, the functional and competitive dimensions of Human Resources and Organizational Sustainability. METHODS: Through the Systematic Review Method, the available literature has been categorized based on the thematic alignment of the topics. Content analysis of …49 articles included predetermined codes verifying the most recurrent dimensions of each thematic axis. RESULTS: Among the HR functional dimensions, the one represented by training and development, assumes an intermediate role between the achievement of the intended cultural management, which can be through communication and teamwork, until reaching the organizational sustainability actions, which is the main purpose of this thematic relationship. CONCLUSIONS: This article makes a unique contribution to the existing literature on spiritual leadership and sustainable human resources management as well as reveals new avenues of in-depth research focusing specifically on the relationship of the thematic axes uncovered in the study. Show more

Keywords: Spiritual leadership, human resources, organizational sustainability, sustainable human resources management, policies and practices

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-220099

Citation: Human Systems Management, vol. 42, no. 3, pp. 257-276, 2023

Authors: Sumpor, Davor | Ćelić, Matea | Žebec, Mislav Stjepan

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Inconsistent findings on coupled illumination, accumulated noise and task complexity effects on cognitive-motor performance asked for a more comprehensive analysis by focusing on performance dynamics. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to investigate the effects of illumination, accumulated noise, and task complexity on several average and non-average temporal indicators. METHODS: The research was designed as a mixed factorial quasi-experiment including 83 students of transport (n  = 42) and psychology (n  = 41) at the University of Zagreb. Participants were assigned to designated experimental conditions defined by illumination (40, 280, 3400 lx), and accumulated noise (0% and 50% of the …daily exposure limit) levels and all performed 2- and 8-choice reaction time tests. RESULTS: The findings showed negative effects of accumulated noise and task complexity on all performance indicators, while the effect of illumination reached significance only for maximal speed. Significant Illumination x Task complexity and Illumination x Accumulated noise effects were obtained for average efficiency, while significant Accumulated noise x Task complexity effect was observed for average efficiency and maximal speed. CONCLUSIONS: Various indicators of performance dynamics were diversely affected by external factors, thereby suggesting the effects’ mechanisms, and accentuating different guidelines for design of workplaces that include these environmental stressors. Show more

Keywords: Accumulated noise, illumination, task complexity, cognitive-motor performance, dynamic indicators

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-220078

Citation: Human Systems Management, vol. 42, no. 3, pp. 277-287, 2023

Authors: Iordache, Raluca Maria | Mihăilă, Delia | Darabont, Doru Costin | Petreanu, Viorica

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The paper presents some results of a field study concerning occupational effort in dispatchers’ activity in gas transport field. The opportunity, aim and necessity of the study resulted from the present occupational safety and health (OSH) law requirements. OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to assess the occupational effort and its indicators, in order to emphasize the risk /demand factors and to establish measures for occupational safety and health management system in order to protect the employees’ health, safety and well-being at work. METHODS: The methodology had a multidisciplinary, ergonomic character, consisting in: analysis of the work …content and conditions; assessment of the effort (mental and physical) and work capacity; assessment of work fatigue. RESULTS: The results showed the levels of mental (neuropsychic) effort in the dispatchers’ studied activity, the risk factors that determine fatigue at work, and the risk factors that cannot be eliminated or reduced. CONCLUSIONS: For the dispatching activity, the occupational effort (namely its mental/neuropsychic component) is situated at a high level determined by the nature and content of the work task. Show more

Keywords: Mental effort, risk factors, ergonomic study, safety and health at work.

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-220068

Citation: Human Systems Management, vol. 42, no. 3, pp. 289-297, 2023

Authors: Mrugalska, Beata | Dovramadjiev, Tihomir

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In the last decades a revolution for safety industries is widely recognizable. Regulatory bodies have tried to investigate more and more how the industry can get better and learn from hazardous events. Moreover, industrial associations have increased the amount of provided best practices, and started to train and certify new standards of process safety. However, experts indicate that one of the most important elements in safety performance is the role of people. The recent findings of accident investigations demonstrate a growing recognition that the cultural context and human performance may influence safety and therefore, a focus on safety culture …is inevitable in contemporary enterprises. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper is to establish the relationship between human factors and safety culture in industrial environment. METHODS: In the research study we adopted multiple methods that consisted of the completion of a safety culture assessment survey in an industrial sector (243 responses) and research interviews (5 in total) within industrial authorities. RESULTS: The results of the research clearly show a crucial role of human factors in safety culture. It was investigated in relation to safety training, safety awareness, hazard identification and risk, responding to incidents, and communication and safety. CONCLUSIONS: Summing up, it can be concluded that the behaviours and awareness of humans and a positive safety culture influence directly safety good practices, hazard control, incident reporting and finally number and scope of accidents at work. Show more

Keywords: Human factors, safety culture, safety

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-220041

Citation: Human Systems Management, vol. 42, no. 3, pp. 299-304, 2023

Authors: Trunk, Aleš | Klemencic-Mirazchiyski, Eva | Štremfel, Urška | Stubelj, Igor

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The focus of the article is on the attitudes among 8th graders in European countries on future European/EU integration and cooperation. OBJECTIVE: Our objective is to investigate to what extent different background characteristics are related with students’ attitudes, opinions and expectations about sense of European identity, future of Europe (and EU), and student’s endorsement of European cooperation (where part of the scale is also variable “to reduce unemployment”). And how strong is the association between student positive expectations towards Europe and other attitudes related with Europe/EU, and is there clear divide between post-communist countries (newer democracies in …Europe) and the rest? METHOD: The techniques used to analyse the data are descriptive statistics, linear and binary logistic regression, Pearson’s and Spearman’s correlation coefficients. Datasets are from last cycle of the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS), N = 52,788 students. RESULTS: Results show important differences in perceptions, attitudes and expectations between students in newer and older democracies. These patterns may not always be clear and interpretable, but they show the differences across Europe. CONCLUSIONS: Future direct research are pointing on importance of having in mind that different background characteristics attributes to differences in attitudes’ developments (and that this difers among countries), as well as on very challenging decisions when considering different regions to compare results among them, at that even post-communistic countries in Europe can not always be grouped in one “block”. Show more

Keywords: Youth’s attitudes, EU integration, European cooperation, European future, ICCS

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-220055

Citation: Human Systems Management, vol. 42, no. 3, pp. 305-324, 2023

Authors: Kakar, Abdul Samad | Muhammad Khan, Nida | Haider, Aftab

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Turnover of IT professionals has become a pressing problem for the management of Banks. To date, limited research has examined the role of human resource management practices (HRMP), person-organisation fit (POF), and person-job fit (PJF) in retaining IT professionals. This study provides an empirical analysis of the direct and indirect effect of HRMP on IT professionals’ turnover intention through POF and PJF. METHODS: The quantitative data collected from 292 IT professionals were analysed through PLS-SEM. RESULTS: The findings revealed a negative and significant relationship between HRMP and employees’ turnover intention. It was further revealed that …HRMP relates positively to POF fit and PJF, whereas POF and PJF relate negatively to employees’ turnover intention. Moreover, the findings revealed that POF and PJF explain the intervening mechanism (mediation) between HRMP and turnover intention. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that IT professionals’ turnover intention is affected by their perceptions of HRMP, POF, and PJF. The study has further extended our understanding of the mediating mechanism involved between HRMP and turnover intention. This study suggests that organisations need to implement HRMP that not only enhances IT professionals’ knowledge, skills, and abilities but also strengthens their congruence with the values and goals of the organisations. Show more

Keywords: Human resource management practices, person-organisation fit, person-job fit, intention to leave the job, turnover intention

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-220072

Citation: Human Systems Management, vol. 42, no. 3, pp. 325-335, 2023

Authors: Panazan, Oana | Gheorghe, Catalin | Calefariu, Gavrila

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed companies’ perspective on relocation and brought uncertainty into people’s lives. Uncertainty, a decisive factor in today’s global environment, requires new research about human resources and companies. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unexpected need for change within organizations, especially in terms of human resources management, creating a complex and challenging environment that interferes with business continuity, forcing employees to cope with this challenging situation. OBJECTIVE: The article aims identifying the changes generated by the COVID 19 pandemic in the relocation of businesses from the European Union, assessing the relocation trends of companies …around the world in European countries in this volatile macroeconomic environment. The sustainability of companies, the way they can overcome the crises generated by the pandemic depend mainly on economic, social, financial, political factors and human resource involved in the relocation process. Studying the influence of the pandemic on relocation decision contributes to better management of crises in the future and to reducing risks. METHODS: The study proposes an integrated ANP-TOPSIS (Analytic Network Process- Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) for ordering preference according to the ideal solution framework. Priority should be given to solutions that consider the interactions between factors involved in decision-making. The proposed model will increase the efficiency of the transfer decision-making process and help managers choose solutions effectively based on their importance and impact on the company and the human resources involved. RESULTS: The synthesis of the indicators and methods used, in addition to the factors that affect relocation, complements the specialized literature. The results showed a shift in business relocation options from east to west, demonstrating the current trend in the relocation issue associated with the COVID-19 virus. Eastern European countries are no longer as attractive for companies relocating compared to the pre-pandemic period. The countries with more stable economies, characterized by lower risks, seem to become more attractive to companies that relocate their facilities. CONCLUSIONS: The strategic positioning of the firm, its growth or adaptation to the present environment, and its geographic focus are fundamental components of a company’s migration. The selection of an ideal site is a research problem; not only to find a place where firms will have access to qualified human resources, to lower their costs, to be close to raw materials or the market, but also to prevent associated relocation hazards. According to research, today’s reality necessitates a risk-focused strategy. Show more

Keywords: Company, relocation, COVID-19, Europe, ANP-TOPSIS, human resources

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-220062

Citation: Human Systems Management, vol. 42, no. 3, pp. 337-350, 2023

Authors: Ahmed, Hamed Mahmoud Shamsaan | Ahmed, Yimer Ayalew | Thomran, Murad

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Entrepreneurship is a critical strategic instrument for any country’s overall social and economic sustainable growth. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to address the psychological characteristics that predict the likelihood of youth considering entrepreneurship in Ethiopia. METHODS: To achieve this objective, this study used a quantitative research approach and an explanatory research design. The study’s target group was 9850 entrepreneurs who are currently engaged in a variety of entrepreneurial activities. Using a multistage sampling technique, the researchers selected 385 respondents as a sample size out of the target population. RESULTS: This study used a survey …questionnaire as a tool for data collection and applied binary logistic regression analysis for the data analysis. The study found that psychological traits factors, such as the need for achievement, need for independence, locus of control, and risk-taking prosperity variables, are significant in predicting the likelihood of youth considering entrepreneurship as an attractive life venture. CONCLUSIONS: By looking at the influence of personality factors on entrepreneurial intentions, this study adds to the current body of knowledge in entrepreneurship research. The study contributes to policymakers and other stakeholders to support micro and small enterprises. Furthermore, owners and practitioners can utilize the findings of this study as a guide. Show more

Keywords: Youth entrepreneurship, Ethiopia, intention, psychological factors, traits

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-220034

Citation: Human Systems Management, vol. 42, no. 3, pp. 351-365, 2023