- Volume 13, Number 2 (2025)
BROKEN EXPECTATIONS AND EXIT PLANS: PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT BREACH IN THE HPWS–TURNOVER INTENTION NEXUS
Fatima Aisha Al-Harthy
High-performance work system (HPWS) are a set of HR practices aimed at cultivating high performance among the staff along with other favorable organizational and employee outcomes. In the present study, a particular employee outcome namely turnover intention is investigated with HPWS as an explanatory variable. The study also adds the psychological contract breach as another explanatory variable based on the notion that it is influenced by factors outside HPWS. The study utilized quantitative methodology and used survey as a key method of data collection. The focus of the study was selected call center from Islamabad, Pakistan (n=159). The first part...
EVALUATING GOVERNMENT INNOVATION INITIATIVES THROUGH THE LENS OF WOMEN AND MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS
Christopher Daniel Morgan
This multiple comparative case study examined the perceptions of U.S. women and minority business owners regarding government innovation support programs, addressing a literature gap on these programs' effectiveness and accessibility for underrepresented groups. The research focused on whether these business owners viewed government initiatives as beneficial for fostering innovation. Research questions explored the experiences and challenges these business owners faced with these programs. Data collection included three open-ended interviews with a program director who provides small business government support, and two business owners: one who received government support and one who did not. Additionally, document reviews and a research questionnaire...
THE EMPLOYMENT-GENERATING POWER OF SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS IN GHANAIAN ENTERPRISES
Ama Osei-Bonsu Abena
The paper investigated the role of sole proprietorships in addressing Ghana's unemployment challenges by analyzing their job creation Capacity. The research aimed to quantify employment contributions, Identify sectoral patterns, and assess operational constraints. Methodology combined an analysis of Ghana Statistical Service data with a literature review. Results showed sole proprietorships constituted 374 78% of businesses and created 48.2% of jobs, dominating services (80% of establishments) and industry (18.2% of employment). Structural Barriers like unlimited liability and income instability persisted. The paper concluded with policy recommendations for skills development is and regulatory reforms to enhance the employment potential of this model...
BROKEN EXPECTATIONS AND EXIT PLANS: PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT BREACH IN THE HPWS–TURNOVER INTENTION NEXUS
Fatima Aisha Al-Harthy
High-performance work system (HPWS) are a set of HR practices aimed at cultivating high performance among the staff along with other favorable organizational and employee outcomes. In the present study, a particular employee outcome namely turnover intention is investigated with HPWS as an explanatory variable. The study also adds the psychological contract breach as another explanatory variable based on the notion that it is influenced by factors outside HPWS. The study utilized quantitative methodology and used survey as a key method of data collection. The focus of the study was selected call center from Islamabad, Pakistan (n=159). The first part...
EVALUATING GOVERNMENT INNOVATION INITIATIVES THROUGH THE LENS OF WOMEN AND MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS
Daniel Morgan Christopher
This multiple comparative case study examined the perceptions of U.S. women and minority business owners regarding government innovation support programs, addressing a literature gap on these programs' effectiveness and accessibility for underrepresented groups. The research focused on whether these business owners viewed government initiatives as beneficial for fostering innovation. Research questions explored the experiences and challenges these business owners faced with these programs. Data collection included three open-ended interviews with a program director who provides small business government support, and two business owners: one who received government support and one who did not. Additionally, document reviews and a research questionnaire...