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    Relationship of Financial Planning, Financial Stressors, and Financial Satisfaction; The Moderating Role of Financial Self-efficacy
    (Library Information Services COMSATS University Islamabad Lahore Campus, 2023-02-09) Zainab Kanwal; SP20-RPM-015; Dr. Syed Atif Ali; LHR TP 8768
    With the ever-increasing inflation in the country, people are always stressed about their expenses which often leads to increased financial stress and low financial satisfaction. Financial stressors and decreased financial satisfaction cause low quality of life and significantly impact the overall family especially the marital relationships which in some cases leads to divorce. Due to high living expenses and increased financial stress people are forced to work overtime which causes detrimental impact on the health of the individuals. The purpose of this research is to determine whether financial self-efficacy or the application of financial planning techniques can both increase financial satisfaction under the same types of financial stressors. Financial stressors, financial planning, financial satisfaction, and financial self-efficacy were all examined in the study. The goal of the study is to comprehend how these variables interact and affect a person's level of financial satisfaction. In this study, the hypothesis is tested using a quantitative method. The 28-question survey was created by carefully implementing the scales found in published works. Women who were actively earning money online through platforms like Facebook, YouTube channels, freelance websites, and e-commerce, among others, were given a survey in order to gather credible data for the relationships among financial planning, financial stressors, financial self-efficacy, and financial satisfaction. These findings highlight the beneficial relationship between financial planning and people's level of financial satisfaction. A well-rounded approach that reduces uncertainty and increases financial satisfaction can be implemented by people through budgeting, goal-setting, and efficient spending management. However, there was shown to be a negative correlation x between financial stressors such as debt or unforeseen expenses and financial satisfaction. Improving a person's financial satisfaction requires skillfully handling and lowering these stressors. A significant discovery from this study is the moderating function of financial self-efficacy. Individuals with higher financial self-efficacy are more likely than those with lower levels to accomplish their goals and deal with financial challenges in an effective manner. It has been observed that financial self-efficacy reduces the detrimental effects of financial stressors, which eventually raises financial well-being and satisfaction. This study emphasizes the need for a thorough financial planning strategy, identifying and resolving financial stressors, and taking up the empowering impact of financial self-efficacy in order to improve financial well-being and satisfaction.
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    Exploring the Impact of Common Good HRM on Organization Citizenship Behavior directed towards Individual (OCBI) and Organization Citizenship Behavior directed towards Organization (OCB-O) through the Mediating Role of Employee Engagement
    (Library Information Services COMSATS University Islamabad Lahore Campus, 2023-02-09) Muhammad Adnan Riaz Mastoi; SP20-RMS-008; LHR TP 8762
    The aim of this investigation is to explore the impact of common good HRM on organization citizenship behavior towards individual and organization through mediating role of employee engagement. The data for the purpose of study was collected using digital questionnaire, created in Google Forms and distributed via WhatsApp and LinkedIn. The convenience sampling method was for the study. The present study includes the 250-sample size, out of which only 205 questionnaires responses were received which account for 82% of the response rate. Then those 205 responses were further analyzed. The common good human resource management, employee engagement, organization citizenship behavior towards organization and organization citizenship behavior towards individuals were main variables of the investigation. The intended relationships are empirically evaluated by using statistical package for the social science Version 26 for frequency tables, reliability, descriptive, correlation and regression analysis. The common good human resource management has positive impact on organization citizenship behavior towards organization, employee engagement and organization citizenship behavior towards individual. Employee engagement has positive influence on organization citizenship behavior towards both organization and individual.
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    Major Reasons of Delays in Construction of Public Sector Projects: A case of Pakistan
    (Library Information Services COMSATS University Islamabad Lahore Campus, 2023-02-09) Muhammad Naeem Akhtar Janjua; SP20-RPM-001; Dr. Syed Atif Ali; LHR TP 8766
    The construction industry is a vital factor for the development of any country. It is a significant contributor in the economy and providing employment opportunities. The global significance of the construction industry is so high that its market size reaching trillions of dollars. This study specifically focuses on the causes of delays in construction sector projects, particularly in the Public Sector of Pakistan. The findings reveal that delays in public sector construction projects in Pakistan are influenced by political, bureaucratic, financial, technical, and managerial issues. To minimize these challenges, the study proposes measures such as effective project management, streamlined approval processes, skilled workforce development and transparent financial practices. Timely completion of construction projects especially in Public Sectors of Pakistan can contribute more efficiently to the country's development.
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    Effectiveness of Supply Chain Process and Improvement in Performance of Construction Industry of Pakistan
    (Library Information Services COMSATS University Islamabad Lahore Campus, 2023-02-09) Raja M Saad Hassan; SP20-RPM-017; Dr. Rao Muhammad Atif; LHR TP 8769
    A construction firm's capacity to integrate its processes with supply chain partners is crucial for adapting to the dynamic market demands. Successful management of supply chains has the potential to play a pivotal role in enhancing overall performance. The main objective of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of supply chains process using tools of business analytics and measure their effects on supply chains performance in construction companies of Pakistan. Business analytics with plan, source, make, and delivery were identified as independent variables and supply chain performance as dependent variable. Survey questionnaire using five points Likert scale was applied for data collection. For this purpose, quantitative method being a scientific method grounded in positivist paradigm was adopted for this empirical research. The unit of analysis was Supply Chain personnel while a questionnaire apprising 27 statements was adapted to collect data from the target respondents with sample size as 130 (n) out of 150 (N). SPSS version 26.00 along with Excel spread sheet was utilized to collect and analyze by applying a range of statistical tests. Discourse of the study resorts to recommend that SC business performance can prosper with the application of business analytics using SCOR model. Supporting business process orientation is required to analyze and equalize the balance between supply chain companies and impact of BA on performance. Future research is recommended to highlight the impact of BA on different performance areas with the bigger sample size.
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    The Impact of Financial Inclusion on Poverty Alleviation: Moderating and Mediating Effect
    (Library Information Services COMSATS University Islamabad Lahore Campus, 2023-02-09) Farooq Ahmad; SP20-RMS-016; LHR TP 8763; Dr. Syed Atif Ali
    Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to examine the impact of financial inclusion on poverty alleviation with moderating effect of microfinance and mediating effect of financial literacy Design/methodology/approach: In order to fulfil the objectives of the study, primary data were collected from 300 users of microfinance banks using multistage stratified convenience sampling technique. Respondents are the people who used the microfinance services. They are usually self-employed business owners who operate out of their homes. The PLS-SEM method was used to analyze the data that was gathered for this study. In particular, PLS-Graph (Chin, 2010) and Smart PLS (Ringle, Wende, & Will, 2005), two popular PLS- SEM software programs, were used for the analysis and output display. Findings: Study results reveals that financial inclusion positively affects poverty alleviation and this effect is further enhanced by the presence of microfinance and financial literacy. The relationship between financial inclusion and poverty alleviation is represented by the mediating effect of financial literacy. Originality/Value: The study makes contribution towards financial inclusion literature relating to poverty alleviation and fulfils the research gap to some extent by assessing the impact of financial inclusion on poverty alleviation through microfinance and financial literacy. This paper can help the policymakers and other stakeholders of microfinance banks in promoting banking habits among poor rural households at the national level. Limitations: The cross-sectional data used in the study may make it more difficult to establish causal linkages because temporal fluctuations in the variables are not well represented. Data constraints, such as the lack of current and reliable financial literacy x information, may have an impact on how precise the study's conclusions are. It may have overlooked qualitative details that could have added to a thorough comprehension of the intricate relationships between the variables. The study may oversimplify the complex dynamics at work by failing to account for the wide variety of microfinance programs and their differing effects on the variables listed.
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    Does environmental Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Organizational Competitiveness? What Factors are Involved in Sustaining their Relationship?
    (Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2022) Rabiya Sagheer; SP20-RMS-017; Dr. Muhammad Shakeel Aslam; LHR TP 7954
    Nowadays, the environmental decline has become a global dilemma. A lot of industrial practitioners, scholars, environmental legislatures, and businessmen these days agree that increasing air and water pollution, global warming, resource scarcity and the use of hazardous substances are all contributing factors to environmental degradation. Stakeholders are exerting heavy pressure on organizations to limit the adverse effects of their activities. Therefore, businesses need to shift from traditional to contemporary eco-friendly ways. However, in literature little attention has been devoted to green issues-especially in the developing countries. Thus, the study strives to bridge this gap by examining the influence of environmental corporate social responsibility (ECSR) on environmental performance and competitive advantage in Pakistan. The study also examines the mediating effects of green product innovation and green service innovation in a relationship of ECSR, with environmental performance and competitive advantage. Furthermore, moderating effects of organizational agility and individual green values for the relationship of ECSR and green innovation are also tested. A face to-face and online questionnaire survey was allocated to the middle-level employees of the manufacturing and service sectors of Pakistan in general and Lahore in particular. The data of 343 respondents were collected. WarPLS and SPSS 17 were used to further analysis the results of the study. The findings of the research not only contribute to the existing knowledge but also guide the policymakers and top management of corporate firms to minimize harmful emissions, water contamination, air pollution, waste, and energy conservation
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