Browsing by Author "Dr. Sadaf Ehsan"

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Effect of Board Interlocking on Firm Performance through Innovation: Moderating Role of Firms’ Slack Resources and Gender Diversity
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Areeg Arfa; FA21-RMS-010; Dr. Sadaf Ehsan
This study examines the impact of board interlocking on firm performance through innovation as a mediator and slack resources and gender diversity as the moderators influencing the association between board interlocking and innovation. The sample uses panel data consisting of non-financial firms from 2008 to 2021 listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The study evaluates the sample size of 148 non-financial firms and uses the Hayes moderation-mediation model 7 to test the hypothesis. The finding of this study is that there is a positive mediating role of innovation on the board interlocking and FP. The moderator's firms’ slack resources have a negative effect whereas gender diversity has a positive impact on the association of board interlocking and innovation that leads to performance. Stock owners may increase their capital by organizing effective CG (corporate governance) through the appointment of interlocks among the board members. This enhances FP by transforming other companies' innovation and by implementing effective management controls. Board members can boost their experience and knowledge by performing concurrently at multiple companies (BI), thereby improving the efficiency of the companies. Independent practitioners enhance productivity through innovative ideas, experience, and, knowledge which benefits the whole of society.
Financing the Green Future: Moderating Role of Climate-Related Financial Policies in Analyzing the Financial and Economic Determinants of Green Growth
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Farah Zaman Ghazi Kays; FA23-RMS-002; Dr. Sadaf Ehsan; LHR TP 9825
In a contemporary era, where the world is coping with issues like environmental degradation, resource depletion and the intensifying impact of climate change, aligning economic growth with environmental sustainability and attaining GGR is a crucial imperative. Developing nations are facing dual challenges of long-term economic growth while alleviating the adverse effects of resource depletion and the carbon intensive production processes. In this pursuit, the study investigates the impact of financial globalization, financial innovation, trade in low carbon technologies and hi tech industries on green growth with the moderating effect of climate related financial policies in BRICS countries using panel data from 2000-2020. Employing the system GMM model provided robust and consistent estimation while dealing with endogeneity and unobserved heterogeneity, while the Method of Moments Quantile Regression (MMQR) provided the heterogeneous impacts of these factors across varying quantiles of green growth. FMOLS and DOLS are applied as robustness tests. The results are consistent across all models and depict the real phenomena. Financial globalization and financial innovation significantly and negatively impact GGR, indicating the BRICS nations are still rely on conventional business models that target short-term growth strategies instead of long-term economic growth and sustainability. HT and trade in low carbon technologies have a positive effect on GGR in BRICS countries. The results for the interaction term (FGlob*CRFPI) and (Trlowcartech*CRFPI) are negative and significant, is an indication the CRFP are insufficiently stringent in BRICS nations, as financial flows may result in them being exploited for the relocation of carbon-intensive activities by developed countries and the non-alignment of CRFP with trade policies. However, the results of the other two interaction terms (FI*CRFPI), (HT*CRFPI) are positive and significant. The results provide important insights for policymakers regarding the need for targeted policies for x aligning business and industrial processes with the sustainability goals, support for low carbon trade and innovative hi-tech industries, robust climate related financial policies governance. These policies will facilitate the transition of BRICS countries towards environmentally resilient economies with sustainable economic growth.
Impact of Declining Interest Rates on Sales Performance in Pakistan’s Automobile (Assemblers, Parts & Accessories) and Textile (Weaving) Sectors
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) SHAHZAIB TAHIR; CIIT/FA24-RBA-015/LHR; Dr. Sadaf Ehsan; LHR TP 10105
This project analyzes the performance of Pakistan’s automobile assemblers, auto-parts and textile weaving firms over a five year period (2020-2024) in relation to significant changes in interest rates. Utilizing secondary data from publicly listed companies, PAMA, APTMA, and the SBP, the study assesses sales trends sector comparisons, and the impact of monetary tightening. The findings indicate that automobile assemblers are the most affected sector by increasing interest rates due to their substantial dependence on bank financing and CKD imports, resulting in significant declines in sales. Auto parts manufacturers exhibited moderate resilience, buoyed by consistent demand in the aftermarket. The textile weaving sector proved to be the most stable, driven by export orders, currency advantages, and access to refinancing schemes, despite facing higher energy costs. The project concluded that interest rates impact industries unevenly, emphasizing the need for sector specific strategies such as enhanced localization, financing support, export diversification, and reliable monetary policy to bolster industrial performance and ensure long-term economic stability.
PERSUADING CORPORATIONS TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO THEIR EMPLOYEES
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2020) HAFIZ ABDUL WADOOD KHAN; FA17-BBA-023; Dr. Sadaf Ehsan; LHR TP 6759
Associations between social, mental, biological, physical, and ecological elements are the significant elements for psychological wellness. Essentially, the sort of environment where the individual’s interface with their peers and other people in the office. Although these workplaces have measures to establish a positive mental well-being workplace, still there is a chance of building up some sort of emotional health issue. These issues that workers experience can bring about critical shortfalls and losses.
The Subtle Dilemma: Software Professionals' Psychological Wellbeing in the Context of Micromanagement in Pakistan's IT Industry.
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Mehak Zaheer; CIIT/SP20-RPM-008/LHR; Dr. Sadaf Ehsan; LHR TP 10005
This study intent to examine the effects of micromanagement behavior, on the psychological well- being of software professionals’ in Pakistan’s rapidly growing IT sector. It also explores what role does emotional intelligence play in this relationship. In addition, examines whether, it assists in mitigating the impacts of micromanagement. This research idea is motivated by the need to analyze and explore how micromanagement affects employee psychological well-being in a dynamic and challenging work environment. The research analyzes the influence on employee health, work satisfaction, self-confidence, motivation levels, learning and growth and burnout. By utilizing a quantative-research methodology, an online survey questionnaire was distributed in different software houses to reach the target of 300 sample employees to gather their perspectives. The findings of this research contribute to existing studies on micromanagement, emotional intelligence and psychological well-being. These findings have implications for managers and organizations in the IT industry as they shed light on the impact of micromanagement on employee well-being and provide insights, into fostering a positive work environment that prioritizes employee’s mental health.