Norhani Bakri

A QUALITATIVE APPROACH FOR INVESTIGATING THE ADOPTED STYLES OF HUMOR IN THE OMANI PUBLIC SECTOR

This paper investigates the adopted styles of humor within the Omani public work environment. The four styles of humor were determined and considered for implementation by managers within the Omani public sector. By utilizing the case study approach as the strategy for the research, the evidence collection device and the narrative perspectives, formed in a questionnaire and an interview, were used to gather data. The results indicated that the aggressive humor style is not favoured by Omani public managers and they instead fostered affiliative humor style for building and strengthening relationships. It was also found that jeopardizing dignity by using humor is not tolerated which denotes to the fact that Omani public managers do not favour self-defeating humor style. On the other hand, they praise positivity and good source of conduct within themselves and with others which refers to the self-enhancing humor style. Further details in terms of the instances for each style were

A Preliminary Review of the Civil Service Sector in Sultanate of Oman

The paper is attempting to envision the functionality of the public entities within the Omani public sector. With a case study attempt as the general research design, a narrative approach was used, formed in a literature review, to explore and describe the Omani public sector and its underlying entities. It was found though that there are six entities within which the government exercises its autonomy upon the public policies and practices. These entities are: council of ministers, special councils and committees, ministries, regional public administration, public establishments, public institutes. It was also concluded that the Omani civil service system consists of three interrelating entities that are: civil service law, civil service council, and ministry of civil service. Hence, the paper avails further research initiatives upon the Omani civil service sector as it serves as a sound research platform.

Examining the role of public relations departments in universities and their relationships with the graduates in Palestine

Purpose: This paper aims to examine the role of public relations departments in universities and how they deal with graduates. Universities in general have PR departments that are created to increase the missions and strengthen the visions. Frequently, the PR department is responsible for enhancing the objectives of the university to improve its image to publics. This study therefore investigates the extent of the PR role as a tool for facilitating the achievement of the objectives of universities. Data for the study was collected from a sample of one hundred and twenty (120) respondents sampled from graduates of the university. Which %78.3 males and %21.7 females from different districts in Gaza Strip in Palestine. Findings from the study showed that the administration of the PR departments reinforces the affiliation of graduates to their universities. Furthermore, the PR departments mainly participate in holding graduation ceremonies and in coordinating with other departments. The PR departments continue with the graduates to assist them find suitable careers in the future. They also communicate with the graduates through various means of social connectivity websites.