Exploring Factors Influencing Work Productivity: A Qualitative Case Study of Employee Motivation and Leadership Practices | Chapter 7 | Business, Management and Economics: Research Progress Vol. 4

 

Work productivity is essential for organisational success, yet the reasons for varying levels of productivity among individuals are still not fully understood. This qualitative case study explores the elements that impact employee productivity and leadership practices through an examination of a private Business College’s Headquarter office in England. The study investigates motivational factors and engagement techniques used in this office through interviews with personnel and management. By studying real-world examples like this private business college, this research develops our understanding of productivity and leadership in contemporary business environments. The research aims to investigate the complex factors influencing employee productivity by drawing on motivational theories such as Self-determination Theory and Expectancy Theory, as well as insights from leadership literature on transformational leadership and employee engagement. Early findings indicate that internal motivators, such as autonomy, competency, and purpose, are crucial in enhancing employee productivity. Leadership styles that exhibit empathy, honesty, and a shared vision promote trust and cooperation, leading to increased employee engagement and performance. This research intends to provide important insights into employee productivity and leadership practices in the Headquarter office of a private business college setting by using a qualitative case study technique.

 

 

Author(s) Details

 

Sarwar Khawaja

Oxford Business College (OBC), SK Hub Ltd., UK.

Hengameh Karimi

Oxford Business College (OBC), SK Hub Ltd., UK.

 

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The Moderating Effect of Organisational Culture on the Relationship between Information Technology Capability and Firm Performance: An Empirical Evidence from Lagos State, Nigeria | Chapter 04 |New Innovations in Economics, Business and Management Vol. 7

 The challenge for oil and gas marketing organisations around the world is to maintain a larger market share among competitors in the oil and gas business. Most company managers in Nigeria's oil and gas marketing industry find it difficult to regularly raise performance in terms of market share due to organisational culture rigidity and limited adoption of information technology competency in their organisations. As a result, this research looked into the moderating effect of organisational culture on the link between information technology capacity and performance of oil and gas marketing firms in Lagos State, Nigeria. In this study, the survey research design was applied. The target population in Lagos State, Nigeria, consists of 515 oil and gas marketing and retail outlets. The complete enumeration method was employed. According to the findings, there is a significant and positive relationship between information technology capability and market share of oil and gas marketing companies in Lagos State, Nigeria, and that the relationship between information technology capability and market share is significantly moderated by organisational culture. There is a correlation between information technology capability and market share, according to the research. Furthermore, organisational culture influences the relationship between information technology proficiency and market share.

Author(S) Details

M. A. Arokodare
School of Business & Entrepreneurship, American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria.

O. U. Asikhia
College of Arts, Management and Social Sciences, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State, Nigeria.

G. O. Makinde
Department of Business Administration and Marketing, Babcock University, Illisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.

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