International Journal of Advances in Management and Economics

AN ANALYSIS OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING ENVIRONMENT AND PRECEPTOR PERFORMANCE

Anyidoho Emmanuel Dodzi — 2024-04-23

The study looks at how nursing and midwifery students of the University of Health and Allied Sciences feel about their vocational training environment and how well their preceptors perform. The findings show that students’ satisfaction with their clinical ward environment, preceptor’s leadership style, supervisor-patient relationship, and placement staff-preceptor collaboration were higher than expected. Satisfaction was lower than expected in leadership, theory-to-practice integration, and student-preceptor relationship. The study suggests improving vocational training environment aspects with lower priority scores and satisfaction scores, arguing that students’ expectations and satisfaction are just as important in determining vocational training effectiveness.

Keywords: Vocational training, Preceptor roles, Students’ expectation and Satisfaction, Quality vocational training outcomes.

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN DEVELOPING AND EMERGING COUNTRIES: DOES INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY MATTER?

Asma Raies — 2024-04-23

This paper examines the relationship between real gross domestic product (GDP) growth and youth unemployment rates, commonly known as Okun's Law. it estimates an augmented version of Okun's Law to analyze the non-linear relationship between fluctuations in GDP and youth unemployment across 88 developing and emerging countries from 1985 to 2019. By incorporating the influence of institutional quality, we explored the non-linear nature of youth unemployment responsiveness to GDP fluctuations. Our analysis employed the 3SLS regressor technique to estimate the model parameters. Our findings suggest that the responsiveness of youth unemployment to changes in GDP is notably heightened in countries with robust institutional environment. We, also, find that the variable representing GDP fluctuations is significantly influenced by the explanatory factors included in our model. Overall, our study contributes to a deeper understanding of Okun's Law by emphasizing the role of institutional quality in modulating the relationship between GDP fluctuations and youth unemployment.

Keywords: Emerging and developing countries, Institutional quality, Panel-data regressions, Youth unemployment.

Jel Classifications: C33, J08, O43

ECONOMIC IMPACTS AND CHALLENGES OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS' MIGRATION IN EUROPE FROM INDIA

Isha Meshram — 2024-04-23

International student migration from India to Europe is a significant phenomenon with far-reaching economic implications for both regions. This study examines the economic impacts of this migration pattern, focusing on the contributions of Indian students to the European economy. The study explores factors driving Indian students to choose Europe for higher education, the historical context of this migration trend, current statistics and growth patterns, and the significance of Indian students in European universities. Through a comprehensive analysis of economic impacts, the study highlights the role of international students in stimulating local economies, generating revenue for educational institutions, fostering innovation, and enhancing global competitiveness. Ikmplications for policy and practice are discussed, including the importance of supportive measures to facilitate international student integration and retention. The study concludes with recommendations for future research and emphasizes the need for continued monitoring and adaptation of policies to maximize the benefits of international student migration for both India and Europe.

Keywords: International student, Immigration, India to Europe, Economic implications Contribution, challenges while studying in aboard.

THE ROLE OF STRESS ON CYBERLOAFING AND JOB PERFORMANCE: RESEARCH GAPS AND A PRAGMATIC CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE RESEARCH

Parakrama Jayasuriya — 2024-04-23

Abstract: Objective: This research review aims to identify research gaps, develop a pragmatic conceptual framework for the mediating effect of stress on cyberloafing and job performance and identify relevant theories related to the concepts. Design: This review adapted Callahan’s (2014) ‘Six W’ and ‘Five C’ methods to consider the current definitions of cyberloafing, job performance and stress and literature related to the mediating effect of stress on the above relationship. A total of 500 articles were initially reviewed, and 102 were retained for further exploration. Twenty-one (21) articles were selected for the final review. Main outcomes: The review identified five (5) gaps among the concepts, and the discovered theories related to them, namely, ego-depletion for cyberloafing, general strain for stress and social exchange theory for job performance. Results: The identification of the gaps has enabled the development of the pragmatic conceptual framework to determine the impact of stress on the relationship between cyberloafing and job performance in the future. Conclusion: There is enormous scope for empirically testing this model in various global contexts, and it is a vibrant contribution to the entire framework of Human Resources Management. Future research will enable researchers to identify the gravity of stress as a mediator in the above relationship and help develop appropriate actions to mitigate the impact of stress on job performance.

Keywords: Cyberloafing, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Job performance, Mediating effect, Pragmatic conceptual framework, Research gaps, Stress.

A STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF JOB INVOLVEMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT IN PRIVATE SECTOR BANK IN GORAKHPUR: A CASE STUDY OF ICICI BANK

Suman Kannoujia — 2024-04-23

This study investigates the dynamic relationship between job involvement and organizational commitment among employees in the private banking sector, focusing specifically on ICICI Bank in Gorakhpur city. Through correlation analysis, the research explores the extent to which job involvement influences organizational commitment, and vice versa. Job involvement, characterized by employees' engagement and dedication to their work roles, is examined alongside organizational commitment, reflecting their loyalty and attachment to the organization. By analyzing these constructs within the context of ICICI Bank in Gorakhpur city, the study aims to provide valuable insights into enhancing employee engagement and organizational success in the private banking sector.

Keywords: Job involvement, Organizational commitment, Private sector, Bank.