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Paper #1

Talent Management to Improve Employee Competence: A Qualitative Study

Irene Samanta and Pavlou Eleni

Abstract: The research investigates two basic techniques in Talent Management, coaching and mentoring, in training marketing employees and how these techniques contribute to the best use of their talents. The research investigates how these skills can be utilized to developing the needed skills in the marketing employees. The study has worked to outline the extent to which talent Management improves competitiveness and how easily it can be taken up as a practice by the employees themselves. Qualitative method was employed to examine the mentors across three European companies using depth interviews. The research indicated that the training is a more integral entity and should be part of the training plan devised based on individual training needs assessment. Furthermore, new employees can be introduced with greater ease into the workplace when a coach or a mentor is in place. Finally, individuals who have themselves chosen their coach or mentor have a better professional outlook.

Keywords: Talent Management; Mentoring; Coaching; Employee Competence; Qualitative Study.

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Paper #2

Ethical Work Climate and Moral Awareness during Covid-19 – A case study

Tommy Pusriadi, Kadarusman Kadarusman, Zainal Ilmi, Erwin Kurniawan and Dio Caisar Darma

Abstract: It is not easy to detect irregularities committed by employees in the Agency of Culture and Tourism of East Kutai Regency with actions for personal gain that can harm the agency. The current study offers an overview of the Agency of Culture and Tourism of East Kutai Regency employees' moral awareness in terms of ethical work climate and moral awareness during Covid-19. The study sample was supported by 149 informants through questionnaires. With the OLS method, the empirical findings presented that friendship, team play, personal morality, and rules and procedures positively affect moral awareness because the probability achievement is below 5%. On the one hand, two variables (company interest and self-interest) posed a negative influence. The policy implications that can be applied are the need for close supervision and support from superiors, academics, practitioners, and the public with an accurate system to increase their moral awareness. The study presents discussion and implications to guide future studies.

Keywords: Ethical Work Climate; Moral Awareness; Covid-19; OLS; Case Study.

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Paper #3

Managing Organizational performance of pharmaceutical SMEs in Indonesia: Examining the Role of Entrepreneurial Orientation and Organizational Learning in a Mediated Model

Saeed Abbas Shah, Muzafar Hussain Shah, Sheema Matloob and Syed Iradat Abbas

Abstract: The theme of the current research is to assess the link between entrepreneurial orientation, organizational learning with organizational performance using structural equation modeling. The current work was based on a quantitative approach using cross-sectional survey methodology. The study examined the effect of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) on organizational learning (OL), organizational performance (OP), and of organizational learning (OL) on organizational performance (OP). Moreover, the study also examined the mediating effect of organizational learning (OL) in the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation (EO), and organizational performance (OP). Data were collected from managers and owners of manufacturing pharmaceutical SMEs in Indonesia. A sample of 340 was selected by using the purposive sampling technique. The results support in current empirical model confirming all the direct hypothesized relationships. The study results also revealed mediation of organizational learning in the entrepreneurial orientation and organizational performance relationship. Considering the association of the factors studied in the current research, the authors imply managers, owners to develop a learning-oriented environment. The implication sections provide further details based on the results.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial orientation; organizational learning; organizational performance; SMEs Indonesia.

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Paper #4

Factors Influencing Employee Engagement in a Financial Institution

Hadziroh Ibrahim, Mohd Hadi Alya Mohd Rodzi and Md.Lazim Mohd Zin

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to determine the relationship between transformational leadership, employee voice, training and development, and employee engagement among employees in a financial institution in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by using social exchange theory in this study. Quantitative data were collected using survey design, for which 248 employees responded. These employees were sourced from the financial institution. Based on multiple linear regression analyses, this study finds that transformational leadership, training and development are positively related to employee engagement. However, employee voice has no significant influence on employee engagement, which is employee engagement is not influenced by employee voice. The findings of this study offered useful knowledge and bright insights for future researchers concerning the scope of the study. In the matter of practice, the findings have contributed to the management of the banking sector in which they can apply two independent variables such as transformational leadership and training and development to enhance employee engagement in a financial institution.

Keywords: Transformational Leadership; Employee Voice; Training and Development; Financial Institutions; Social Exchange Theory.

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Paper #5

High Performance Work Systems Reality in Multinational Subsidiaries: Lessons from South Eastern European Periphery

Loukas K. Tsironis

Abstract: Recently, a number of studies have focused on the positive relationship between high-performance work systems (HPWS) and organizational performance and its underlying mechanisms. European countries in general and former communist countries is particular have been largely overlooked. It seems crucial to assess the importance of HPWS and its impact on organizational performance in MNC subsidiaries operating in the region. The study examines the sequential mediation of job satisfaction and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) in the HPWS-organizational performance link. Quantitative data was collected from 181 participants working in MNC subsidiaries operating in the Balkan region (Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria, Albania, FYROM, and Kosovo). The study employed Baron and Kenny (1986) approach to mediation analysis. Findings showed a positive relationship between HPWS and organizational performance. OCB had a partial mediating value in the HPWS performance link. Similarly, job satisfaction partially mediates the relationship between HPWS and organizational performance.

Keywords: High-Performance Work Systems; Multi-National Companies; subsidiary; Organizational Performance; job satisfaction; Organizational Citizenship Behavior; South Eastern Europe.

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