Assignment

Research Methodology.
FA21-MBAI-0007
M.Irfan.Khan

My own Topic and Model :

Topic.

Effects of Domestic Tourism on Health and

particularly on the people suffering from
various mental disorders.

Abstract :
Health-oriented tourism has emerged as one of the fastest-
growing niche tourism fields worldwide especially in this age of
digital media/ social media had made people to know and explore
unique and diverse locations and places which no one knew
before. Although there have been studies on the relationship
between health and travel behavior, People have rarely examined
the impact of travel on health. This study explores those travel
elements that have a positive influence on health in the domestic
health tourism industry, with health being viewed across three
domains: psychological, physical, and social. A total of 28 health-
contributing travel items reported by 862 package tour
participants were analyzed. On the psychological health
dimension, experiencing good feelings, positivity and reduce in
stress, depression and viewing life in a different perspective and
experiencing life in a more deep manner, escaping bad memories
is important. On the physical wellness dimension, natural patterns
of food intake during the day is strongly recognized, including the
results of increased appetite and improved digestion. On the
social health dimension, relationship improvements were
experienced, along with a greater understanding of partner(s).
These findings add to our understanding of traveler wellness, a
significant step towards having the right information to enhance
the quality of travel services, especially in the domestic health
tourism industry but the main reason of lack of domestic travel is
due to lack of motivation and high expenses.

Social media/ Digital media

 Domestic Tourism Health

Motivation/Expenses
Toward a Theory of Human Resource
Development Learning Participation

Abstract
This article fills a theoretical gap by identifying an understudied subject area for human
resource development (HRD) theory building, learning participation of HRD
interventions in organizations. The topic has critical significance in current HRD
practices, such as concerns on e-learning dropout rates and HRD measurement and
evaluation. First, a comprehensive literature review and analysis are presented to
identify the research gap in general adult education research and management or HRD-
related literature in learning participation. A conceptual framework of HRD learning
participation is then proposed, from cross-sectional and time-series perspectives, to
describe the pattern, factors, structure, and their interrelationships in HRD learning
participation, with a discussion of model constructs. The conceptual framework is then
operationalized with mathematical operations to demonstrate how to empirically test the
model. Finally, the applicability of the proposed theory and its implications for future
HRD research are elaborated.
 Presenting employees' self-development
behaviour pattern.

ABSRTACT
The purpose of this article is to identify the components, causes and consequences of employee
self-development behaviours in Razavi Khorasan, North Khorasan, and South Khorasan Gas
Company. The present research is fundamental research and the population of the study is
employees of Razavi Khorasan, North Khorasan, and South Khorasan Gas Company. The data
were analysed by thematic analysis and the causes, components and consequences of the self-
development behaviours of the employees were identified. Using semi-structured interviews, the
self-developed behaviour patterns model was developed. Accordingly, the components of self-
development behaviour include organisational commitment, self-awareness, self-efficacy,
selfdevelopment, self-esteem, ability, flexibility, self-directed learning, resilience, and optimism and it
is an effective individual, group, and organisational factor in enhancing or weakening such
behaviours. Self-development behaviour has many advantages at an individual and organisational
level. Some of the benefits of employee self-development behaviour include: increasing productivity,
reducing organisational costs, increasing staffing ability, reducing organisational conflicts, providing
a positive image of the organisation, responding to the environment, rewarding the client, increasing
social capital, attracting efficient forces, creating a desirable organisational atmosphere, knowledge
sharing, and organisational growth.
Organization-based self-development
prescriptive model for the promotion of
professional development of Iranian clinical
nurses

ABSTRACT
Abstract Background: Professional development is reiterated in the new definition of modern
organizations as a serious undertaking of organizations. This article aims to present and describe a
prescriptive model to increase the quality of professional development of Iranian nurses within an
organization-based framework. Materials and Methods: This article is an outcome of the results of a
study based on grounded theory describing how Iranian nurses develop. The present study adopted
purposive sampling and the initial participants were experienced clinical nurses. Then, the study
continued by theoretical sampling. The present study involved 21 participants. Data were mainly
collected through interviews. Analysis began with open coding and continued with axial coding and
selective coding. Trustworthiness was ensured by applying Lincoln and Guba criteria such as
credibility, dependability, and conformability. Based on the data gathered in the study and a
thorough review of related literature, a prescriptive model has been designed by use of the
methodology of Walker and Avant (2005). Results: In this model, the first main component is a
three-part structure: Reformation to establish a value-assigning structure, a position for human
resource management, and a job redesigning. The second component is certain of opportunities for
organization-oriented development. These strategies are as follows: Raising the sensitivity of the
organization toward development, goal setting and planning the development of human resources,
and improving management practices. Conclusions: Through this model, clinical nurses’ professional
development can transform the profession from an individual, randomized activity into more planned
and systematized services. This model can lead to a better quality of care. Keywords: Health
services administration, models, nurses, professional competence.
Employee participation in non-mandatory
professional development – the role of core
proactive motivation processes.

ABSTRACT
With a focus on the self-initiated efforts of employees, this study examined a model of core
proactive motivation processes for participation in non-mandatory professional development (PD)
within a proactive motivation framework using the Self-Determination Theory perspective. A multi-
group SEM analysis conducted across 439 academic and general employees of an Australian
regional University provided initial support for the model. Results indicated that when employees are
autonomously motivated to participate in non-mandatory PD, intrinsic benefits are the most salient
aspiration that also mediate the influence of autonomous motivation on transfer implementation
intentions. Extrinsic benefits are likely to be a secondary outcome which does not directly relate to
transfer implementation intentions. Further research should replicate and extend this core model in
other organizational settings where participation in non-mandatory PD is a critical factor in the
effectiveness of the organization.
Organisational factors and teachers'
professional development in Dutch
secondary schools.

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report on a study that investigates the relationship between
organisational factors, Teachers' Professional Development (TPD) and occupational expertise.
Design/methodology/approach A survey was administered among 152 Dutch teachers in secondary
education. Findings Analysis of the data revealed that of the organisational factors, in particular, the
availability of organisational facilities contributes positively to the amount of TPD (that is, in training
programmes, and social networks). Furthermore, participation in social networks appeared to have a
positive influence on the development of occupational expertise. Research limitations/implications
The study is cross‐sectional (all data have been collected at one point in time), and data have been
gathered in one country, i.e. The Netherlands. It would be interesting to examine the proposed
model in a longitudinal study, in order to address issues of causality. More research is also needed
to explore the extent to which the findings would generalise to other occupational settings and/or to
other countries. Owing to the relatively small sample size, a mediation model was not empirically
tested. Future research using larger sample sizes is needed in order to test whether participation in
learning activities (partially) mediates the relationship between organisational factors and
occupational expertise. Practical implications It is important that HRM departments and HRD
managers in schools offer organisational facilities for teachers. These facilities should focus not only
on the traditional formal training activities, but also on creating opportunities for participation in social
networks. This study indicates that, particularly, participation in intra‐ and extra‐organisational social
networks enhances occupational expertise. Managers can stimulate participation in these social
networks by providing enough social support. Originality/value Although teachers' professional
development is increasingly perceived as being important in school settings, until now little empirical
research has been available that investigates the relationship between organisational factors, TPD,
and occupational expertise.
Performance indicators for supply chain
resilience: review and conceptual
framework
Abstract
In the current competitive and dynamic market, customer demands and
interests are changing continuously, and hence, risk of disruption in the
supply chain is also increasing. To be successful in this scenario, supply chain
of a firm should be resilient. Most of the firms realize that with a specific end
goal to develop a resilient supply chain, there is a need for assessment of
performance. The purpose of this paper is to discuss supply chain resilience
and identify indicators which can help in increasing the performance and
making a supply chain resilient. Articles published on this issue were collected
and classified to draw out some meaningful information. After classification
and analyses of the collected literature, seventeen performance indicators for
supply chain resilience are found. A supply chain resilience framework is
developed using these indicators to assist the supply chain managers to
examine and withstand the disruption.
Advanced Sensors and Controls for
Building Applications: Market Assessment
and Potential R&D Pathways

Abstract
Significant energy savings can be achieved in commercial building operation, along with increased
comfort and control for occupants, through the implementation of advanced technologies. This
document provides a market assessment of existing building sensors and controls and presents a
range of technology pathways (R&D options) for pursuing advanced sensors and building control
strategies. This paper is actually a synthesis of five other white papers: the first describes the market
assessment including estimates of market potential and energy savings for sensors and control
strategies currently on the market as well as a discussion of market barriers to these technologies.
The other four cover technology pathways: (1) current applications and strategies for new
applications, (2) sensors and controls, (3) networking, security, and protocols and standards, and (4)
automated diagnostics, performance monitoring, commissioning, optimal control and tools. Each
technology pathway chapter gives an overview of the technology or application. This is followed by a
discussion of needs and the current status of the technology. Finally, a series of research topics is
proposed.
Theoretical Framework of Researcher Knowledge
Development in Mathematics Education

Abstract
The goal of this paper is to present a framework of researcher knowledge development in
conducting a study in mathematics education. The key components of the framework are:
knowledge germane to conducting a particular study, processes of knowledge accumulation,
and catalyzing filters that influence a researcher decision making. The components of the
framework originated from a confluence between constructs and theories in Mathematics
Education, Higher Education and Sociology. Previously published interviews with professor
Jeremy Kilpatrick and professor Michèle Artigue are used for illustrating how the framework
can be utilized in data analysis. Criteria for framework evaluation are discussed.
Corporate Governance Practices in Listed
State-owned Enterprises in India: An
Empirical Research

Abstract
Corporate Governance (CG) refers to a system in which corporations are directed
and controlled. The governance structure specifies the distribution of rights and
responsibilities among different participants in the corporation and specifies the
rules and procedures for making decisions in corporates. Governance provides
the structure through which corporations set and pursue their objectives, while
reflecting the context of the social, regulatory and market environment.
Governance is a mechanism for monitoring the actions, policies and decisions of
corporations. Governance involves the alignment of interests among the
stakeholders. CG is an umbrella term. In its narrower sense, it describes the
formal system of accountability of corporate directors to the owners of
companies. In its broader sense, the concept includes the entire network of
formal and informal relationships involving the corporate sector and the
consequences of these relationships on society in general. The center objective of
the paper is to create linkages between firm performance and governance
practice in the listed SOEs in India. The present paper makes an attempt to
compare the various CG variables of the listed SOEs for a period of five years ie
2012-13 to 2016-17. A detailed analysis of the 42 listed State Owned Enterprises
(SOEs) in terms of board size, board meetings, board committees, board
composition, independent directors, firm age, gender diversity has been
compared. Finally conclusions are drawn from empirical analysis.
Analysis Of Use Of Mobile Banking With
Acceptance And Use Of Technology
(UTAUT)

Abstract
With the development of increasingly advanced technology, all banks, both state banks and
private banks, are competing to launch a banking service application, namely Mobile Banking.
Mobile Banking is a banking service that aims to provide smoothness and convenience in banking
by utilizing information technology. Research to examine the extent to which Performance
Expectancy, Effort Expectancy Social Influence and Facilitating Conditions influence on Behavioral
Intention, see whether Facilitating Conditions and Behavioral intention affect the Behavioral Usage
and Facilitating Conditions have a positive and significant effect on Behavioral Usage through
Behavioral Intention. This research is an explanatory research, the location of this study was
conducted in the city of Malang, East Java. The population in this study were all people who
transacted using Mobile Banking with a sample of 190 respondents.