James C. Ryan

Transformational leadership in Pakistan: An examination of the relationship of transformational leadership to organizational culture and innovation propensity

Does transformational leadership affect organizational culture and innovation propensity in business organizations of Pakistan? Transformational leadership has been associated with a number of positive organisational outcomes in predominantly Western based organisational research. However, research on the likely affects of transformational leadership on organizations in Pakistan is significantly lacking. The current study examines the specific relationship between transformational leadership organisational culture and innovation propensity in Pakistan. Data was collected from 523 employees of Pakistani organisations across a broad spectrum of businesses. Our findings showed that transformational leadership has a positive effect on organisational culture and innovation propensity. Results also indicate that organisational culture mediates the relationship between transformational leadership and innovation propensity. Further exploratory analysis also identified differences in ratings of transformational leadership across subordinates education level and company size. Implications for practise and directions for future research are discussed.

Predicting entrepreneurial intentions from work values

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to extend the current debate on value-intention link by investigating the hitherto unexplored relation between the concepts of the multidimensional work ethic profile and entrepreneurial intentions (EIs). In addition, this research seeks to offer specific insight into the work values and EIs of United Arab Emirates (UAE) national youth in an effort to contribute to decision making and policy formation for enhancing entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach – In total, 309 UAE youth completed an Arabic version of the short form multidimensional work ethic profile (MWEP-SF) and a measure of EI. Findings – Results confirm the value-intention link and support the view that values can direct work choices in entrepreneurship. The regression model identifies that the work ethics of wasted time, leisure, and self-reliance positively predict EI, while centrality of work is unrelated to EI. Originality/value – The relation between work values and EI of youth is underexplor...

Factors Affecting e-Government Technology Adoption Behaviour in a Voluntary Environment

The purpose of this paper is to provide an empirical examination of the factors affecting voluntary eService adoption in a public sector work environment. The model examined was constructed following a thorough review of relevant literature on technology adoption through the framework of Theory of Interpersonal Behaviour. Structural equation modelling was used to examine a model assessed through participant responses to survey data for a sample of 515 respondents working in Australian City Councils. The results indicate that an individuals attitudes and beliefs have a significant influence on eService utilisation. Results also suggest that organisational conditions such as training, leadership support and organisational preparedness act to enhance eService utilisation indirectly through their effect on an individuals attitudes and beliefs. The current study provides a model of examining and explaining voluntary technology adoption behaviour in the workplace.