Ali Husain Muhammad

Burnout, supervisory support, and work outcomes: A study from an Arabic cultural perspective

This study examines the relationships among those who have experienced burnout, supervisory support and work outcomes (job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and intension to leave) within the framework of the Arabic culture. Supervisory support is proposed to moderate the relationships between experienced burnout and work outcomes. Data from 308 Arab employees from 7 Kuwait business organizations indicate that: (1) experienced burnout is negatively related to job satisfaction, and organizational commitment, (2) experienced burnout is positively related to intention to leave and, (3) supervisory support moderate the relationships between experienced burnout and work outcomes.

Procedural justice as mediator between participation in decision‐making and organization citizenship behavior

This article examines the relationship among participation in decision‐making, employee’s perceptions of procedural justice and employee citizenship behavior. An employee’s perceptions of procedural justice is proposed to mediate the relationship between participation in decisionmaking and employee citizenship behavior. Data from 266 employees from 12 Kuwait business organizations indicate that: (1) participation in decision‐making is positively related to procedural justice perceptions, and (2) procedural justice perceptions mediate the relationship between participation in decision‐making and one of two organizational citizenship behavior dimensions.

Categories of incubator success: a case study of three New York incubator programmes

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate and identify three categories of incubators in the USA located in New York (NY). The incubator categories are: technology commercialisation; economic development; and entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses a qualitative approach based on interviews concerning three incubator programmes selected for their successful outcomes. Findings – The research findings suggest four priorities for incubators: to be dynamic models of self-sustainable, efficient business development; to provide helpful tools for generating jobs; to foster and support enterprise and innovation to create the best environment for the start-up and smart growth of businesses; and to support value-added businesses through various means, such as developing the region’s science parks and R&D centres, improving collaboration between universities, and supporting business investment and growth. Originality/value – The research adds value to academicians and practitioners...

Antecedents of organizational politics perceptions in Kuwait business organizations

Purpose – This paper aims to examine three sets of antecedents of organizational politics perceptions: organizational antecedents, job work context antecedents, and personal antecedents.Design/methodology/approach – Survey data were collected from 206 full‐time Arab employees of seven Kuwaiti companies and four industries (financial services, investment, real estate, and communication).Findings – Results of multiple regression analysis showed job/work context factors and hierarchical level to be significant predictors of perceptions of organizational politics. However, contrary to the findings of previous research, formalization and centralization did not have a significant effect on organizational politics perceptions.Research limitations/implications – The potential for common method variance that may be associated with the use of a single source, self‐report methodology of data collection represents a limitation.Practical implications – The study is very useful in raising the level of awareness of mana...

Measuring innovation: the use of indicators in developed countries

– The purpose of this paper is to describe and identify the ranking of innovation program landscape in the UK. The identification will focus on the average of four categories: policy, culture, economy, and industry. , – The nature of this research is mainly qualitative. This investigation uses two semi-structured interview based in the UK, combined with an examination of organizational documents. , – The research findings indicated highest ranking of the Petchey Center of Entrepreneurship located in University of East London present culture 60 percent, policy 75 percent, industry 80 percent, and economy 100 percent. , – The authors conclude with several recommendations for academia and practitioners such as governments, policy makers, funded organizations, and strategic institutions.

Conclusion and Recommendation

This chapter provides the conclusion. The results imply that innovation centers and incubator programs that provide continuing tangible and intangible services are able to add value to the companies they support. This leads to a high number of tenants in incubator programs and a high number of start-up companies. The most common outcome from innovation is economic growth. In addition innovation systems in developed and developing countries lead to a platform for policy decisions and high technology derivatives. The results of the survey of a sample of seventy-four organizations, ten real interviews focused in the US, UK and GCC, and ten international multi-cases are reported. Key findings and recommendations for guidelines are also presented in this section.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

ENTP 6102 Professional Development (1 semester credit hour) This course is designed to enhance the students experience such as building networking skills, verbal and written communication skills, business etiquette, and learning how to increase their human capital. Students will learn how to build a personal career portfolio (an approved resume, a LinkedIn profile, etc.), how to market themselves, how to prepare for internship and job placement interviews, and how to utilize professional networking. The goal is to make students more marketable and valuable professionals to the global economy. Pass/Fail only. Credit cannot be received for more than one of the following: BUAN 6102, ENGY 6102, ENTP 6102, FIN 6102, HM GT 6102, IMS 6102, MAS 6102, MIS 6102, MKT 6102, OPRE 6102, or SYSM 6102. (1-0) S ENTP 6304 (IMS 6304) International Business Management (3 semester credit hours) The course analyzes global business environments, discusses international business operations in various markets of the world, and examines various theories that explain how the international trade and direct investment practices evolve. The course utilizes various cases to help students gain knowledge and learn necessary skills to evaluate and manage the challenges and opportunities businesses face in diverse global markets. Credit cannot be received for more than one of the following: ENTP 6304 or IMS 6204 or IMS 6304. Prerequisite: Non-MBA major. (3-0) S ENTP 6310 (BPS 6310) Strategic Management (3 semester credit hours) Strategic management consists of the analysis, decisions, and actions that organizations take to create sustainable competitive advantages. The course examines a variety of issues including environmental, competitor, and stakeholder analysis; strategy formulation; and strategy implementation and control. The central role of ethics and corporate governance as well as global issues will be addressed. Credit cannot be received for both BPS 6310 and ENTP 6310. Prerequisites: (ACCT 6 301 and ACCT 6202) or (ACCT 6305 and FIN 6301 and MKT 6301 and OB 6301). (3-0) S ENTP 6315 (FIN 6315) Entrepreneurial Finance (3 semester credit hours) The objective of this course is to build skills and knowledge in the financing of entrepreneurial ventures. Entrepreneurial Finance concerns not only the process of financing and investing in start-up companies, but also the changes to the initial financing mix that may be required as start-up companies mature and grow. Topics include: valuation, capital structure, forecasting, the markets for venture capital and private equity, the decision to go public or remain private, alternative financing arrangements, and the differential marketability and liquidity of the securities used to finance non-public firms. Credit cannot be received for both courses, ENTP 6 315 and FIN 6315. Prerequisite: FIN 6301. (3-0) Y ENTP 6316 (FIN 6316) Private Equity Finance (3 semester credit hours) This course will cover the investment of capital in the equity of private companies to fund growth or in public companies to take them private. This course includes the study of a broad spectrum of private equity investments, investing in established private firms, buyouts, financial restructuring of distressed firms, and private equity financing by public firms. Prerequisite: FIN 6301. (3-0) Y ENTP 6317 Entrepreneurial Finance for Nonbusiness (3 semester credit hours) The objective of this course is to build skills and knowledge in the financing of entrepreneurial ventures for students enrolled in engineering and other technical disciplines. Topics include how engineering and technical decisions impact cash flows, an introduction to financial statements and cash flow management, valuation basics, forecasting techniques, sources of capital (crowdfunding, angel investment, venture capital investment, etc.), term sheet terms, exit planning, stock option vesting, and licensing and negotiation. This course cannot be used by