Zakariya Journal of Social Science

Innovation in Organizational and Institutional Structural Equation Modeling, with Moderating Variables

2024-08-02T12:54:03+00:00

Modern organizational theory perspective encourages to do adopt the innovational process in the industry and organization, according to keep in mind the firm/organization’s age and size. But still its an intriguing among the policy makers and decision maker authorities. With the help of multiple theories like stakeholder theory, institutional theory, along with conceptualized modeling framework will explain the concept to this innovation in org. and inst. Structural equation modeling. Primary and secondary both data used for this research article, primary data gathering technique was 1-7-point Likert scale questionnaire, there were 350 questionnaires distributed, and received 288 (82%) response rate from the respondents. Additionally, use data analysis and structural equation modeling to verify the theoretical model. Findings: Current research article reveals that org. stakeholder forces and institutional stakeholder forces are having momentous initiations regarding the firm’s innovation. Cronbach’s alpha (α) is between 0.767 and 0.904 in different variables. Drawbacks: relationship between firm and institutional stakeholders does not based on the monitoring, while it becomes weaker. Conclusions: crux or nutshell of this research article is that the firm should focus on the competitive market to learn more ideas. Also accelerate the technological instruments, increase the PR public relation and social networking with stakeholders. Collect the maximum resources in shape of tangible and intangible, to strengthen the firm and skillful staff help-out to create more inventions. But the state government also contributes positively, wins the confidence of investors, and defends their initiatives and interests. To improve the level of firms and the inventive mindsets of entrepreneurs, the state should be required to improve the regulation of its regulatory framework, the application of laws, and various administrative and economic apparatuses.

Socioeconomic Determinants of Divorce in Pakistan: A Case Study of Bahawalpur

2024-08-02T13:04:22+00:00

This study analyzes the socioeconomic determinants of divorce in Pakistan. For this purpose, the data of one hundred respondents was collected from 23 union councils of Bahawalpur City using a convenient sampling technique. A questionnaire comprising close- ended questions was used for data collection. For data analysis, the Ordinary Least Square method is used. The OLS estimates show that education, mutual love and mutual understating are found to be positively related to the duration of marriage whereas economic issues, family interference and infertility are found to be negatively related to the duration of marriage. The influence of variables education, mutual love, mutual understating and infertility on the duration of love is found to be statistically insignificant. Therefore, based on the outcomes of the study, it is concluded that socioeconomic factors are vital to influence the duration of marriage.

Analyzing the Economic Impact of Construction Sector in Pakistan

2024-08-02T13:22:02+00:00

This study investigates the economic impact of construction sector in Pakistan by using the data from the period 1961 to 2020. In addition to the construction industry, the impact of other industries such as the manufacturing industry, services industry, and agriculture industry on economic growth was also analyzed. The ARDL estimates point out that the variables service sector contribution in GDP, construction industry contribution in GDP, manufacturing value- added, agriculture sector contribution in GDP and GFCF directly impact the economic growth while the variable inflation negatively affects the economic growth in Pakistan although the relationship between manufacturing sector and economic growth is found to be statistically insignificant. Based on the findings of the study it is concluded that the construction sector boosts the economic growth of Pakistan so policies should be designed that encourage construction activities in an economy.

Exploring the Role of Smoking as a Coping Mechanism for Stress Relief among Residents of Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan

2024-10-15T12:23:00+00:00

Tobacco use is a prevalent public health issue, particularly in rural regions like Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan, where smoking is deeply embedded in cultural and social practices. This study investigates the role of smoking as a coping mechanism for stress relief among Larkana's residents. A mixed-methods approach was utilized, combining quantitative data from 300 participants with qualitative insights from interviews with 10 individuals. The quantitative findings show that 45% of the participants were current smokers, with 63% of smokers citing stress relief as the primary reason for their habit. Social acceptance was another contributing factor, reported by 33% of participants. Smoking emerged as the most preferred coping method (mean score: 4.2), while exercise (2.5) and meditation (2.1) were less favored. A regression analysis identified significant predictors of smoking behavior, including age (B = 0.10, p = 0.013), education level (B = -0.25, p < 0.001), cultural practices (B = 0.35, p < 0.001), and folk beliefs (B = 0.30, p < 0.001). These factors explained 45% of the variation in smoking behavior (R² = 0.45). Thematic analysis from qualitative data revealed that smoking is not only a stress management tool but also a social practice deeply embedded in the community’s cultural norms. The study highlights the importance of developing public health interventions that consider both the health risks and the psychological, social, and cultural factors driving smoking behavior. Tailored strategies focused on stress management and culturally appropriate alternatives could effectively reduce tobacco use in similar settings.

Competitive Action Advantage Strategy in Dynamic Rivalry Businesses

2024-10-17T06:44:07+00:00

In businesses that compete with one another, having a competitive advantage always has extra benefits. The purpose of the strategic management studies in competitive dynamics is to regulate and address the issue of how particular organizations are adapted to the operational strategies and take on the special and distinctive ways to maintain their market leadership positions in the competing businesses. Researchers have established a theoretical framework that explains how a firm's sustainable competitiveness can be explained by the competitive range, ranging from individual action-response pairs to the full range of competitive activities. Competitive types, such as 1. in the direction of internal factors, 2. in the direction of outside forces, 3-horizontal relationship in the third direction, 4-in the direction of an upward relationship, 5. in the direction of rivalry relationships, & 6-in the direction of collaboration, are what give businesses direction and speed. Competitive range is all about figuring out how to stage strategic processes. Additionally, it is moulded by the interaction of several competitive acts taken by the attacking company, maybe interspersed with one or more aggressive retorts from competitors. Companies use strategic planning to compete at these levels. 1. preparing a disruptive vision; 2. organizing resources; and 3. developing descriptive strategies. Findings: In the overexcited small enterprises, the competitive range can be one of the potential action-based constructions that may be able to obtain a more profound knowledge with the sustaining rivalry and competitive benefit. This study uncovered the real-world situation in which a competitive company can thrive in the rivalry inside a group of competing companies.