scholarly journals Implications of COVID-19 on the Labor Market of Saudi Arabia: The Role of Universities for a Sustainable Workforce

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 7090
Author(s):  
Abdulrahman O. Al-Youbi ◽  
Abdulmonem Al-Hayani ◽  
Ali Rizwan ◽  
Hani Choudhry
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Educational Leaders ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Unique Type ◽  
Market Needs ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The Impact

Governments all over the world are taking preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. However, these measures have caused both long- and short-term effects on the socioeconomic situation of many countries. Due to lockdowns and business shutdowns, people are becoming unemployed or are working on reduced wages, creating a unique type of career shock in the global job market. Moreover, this phenomenon also produces a negative reflux among workers, encouraging a new skill set for this unprecedented time. The present study aimed to investigate the implications of COVID-19 on the labor market of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected with the help of a questionnaire from both public and private sector employers (n = 234) to inquire about their perceptions of the new skill set required in the changing business environment during and after pandemics. The data were analyzed with the help of descriptive statistics as well as simple and companion regression. The results indicate that the healthcare, service and education sectors have quickly transformed themselves from conventional to remote forms of working and consider virtual skills, autonomous working and effective communication the most important skills for their workforce during the current and the postpandemic scenarios. Interviews were then conducted with educational leaders to develop a conceptual framework by integrating both qualitative and quantitative analysis of the surveys. The results of the study are beneficial for the educational leadership of higher education institutions (HEIs) to better align their educational programs with changing market needs. By doing so, they not only increase the sustainability of the workforce but also minimize the impact of COVID-19 on the Saudi labor market.

scholarly journals The role of ethics education in reducing job corruption: دور التثقيف بأخلاقيات المهنة في التقليل من الفساد الوظيفي

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fawaz bin Ali Al - Amri
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Ethics Education ◽  
Main Question ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Public And Private Sector

This research aims to highlight the role of awareness in the ethics of the profession and its impact in reducing job corruption by answering the main question of the research (What is the role of education in the ethics of the profession in reducing the corruption of career?). The descriptive analytical approach was used as it is one of the methods that contribute to the study and analysis of human and social phenomena to achieve the objectives of the research and answer its questions. The researcher adopted the questionnaire as a data collection tool. The survey was conducted in a sample consisting of 220 public and private sector employees in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia randomly chosen through social networking sites. The researcher found many results، most important of which are that the members of the research sample have the knowledge and ability to distinguish the functional practices and determine whether they are considered functional corruption in both large and small or that they do not represent corruption. its drew the researcher's attention to the fact that more than half of the research sample did not attend awareness courses about ethics of the profession، and half of them did not have the knowledge of the way to report on the confirmed or probable corruption. Therefore، 84.6% of the sample believes that the employees in their establishments need more awareness about the ethics of the profession and its importance and the methods of reporting cases of confirmed and potential corruption. It is important to note that the majority of respondents believe that the spread of corruption negatively affects the performance of employees and hinders the achievement of the objectives of the employer. The majority also believe that the reduction of corruption in general contribute in achieving the vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2030. It was confirmed to the researcher that the majority of the sample expect the reducing of corruption by increasing the awareness of employees and their knowledge of the ethics of the profession.

scholarly journals The Impact of Big Data on Electronic Commerce in Profit Organisations in Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 106
Author(s):  
Bader A. Alyoubi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Inventory Management ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Predictive Analytics ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
The Impact

Big Data is gaining rapid popularity in e-commerce sector across the globe. There is a general consensus among experts that Saudi organisations are late in adopting new technologies. It is generally believed that the lack of research in latest technologies that are specific to Saudi Arabia that is culturally, socially, and economically different from the West, is one of the key factors for the delay in technology adoption in Saudi Arabia. Hence, to fill this gap to a certain extent and create awareness about Big Data technology, the primary goal of this research was to identify the impact of Big Data on e-commerce organisations in Saudi Arabia. Internet has changed the business environment of Saudi Arabia too. E-commerce is set for achieving new heights due to latest technological advancements. A qualitative research approach was used by conducting interviews with highly experienced professional to gather primary data. Using multiple sources of evidence, this research found out that traditional databases are not capable of handling massive data. Big Data is a promising technology that can be adopted by e-commerce companies in Saudi Arabia. Big Data’s predictive analytics will certainly help e-commerce companies to gain better insight of the consumer behaviour and thus offer customised products and services. The key finding of this research is that Big Data has a significant impact in e-commerce organisations in Saudi Arabia on various verticals like customer retention, inventory management, product customisation, and fraud detection.

The Impact of Religion and Culture on Leadership Styles of Women Policy-Makers in the Education Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-26
Author(s):  
Shadiya Mohamad Saleh Baqutayan ◽  
Fauziah Raji
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Women Leaders ◽  
Women's Leadership ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Gender Culture ◽  
Education Industry ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The Impact

This qualitative study is purposive in sampling and explored a small number of women leaders in the education industry who are policymakers of Malay Muslim origin of their experiences in leadership positions. Policymaking here involved policies at the micro-level, which related more to their institutions and organizations. The researcher examined the women's leadership styles and the factors that influenced how they lead explicitly. Likewise, the researcher focused on how gender, culture, and religion may relate to women's experiences. Basic interpretive and descriptive qualitative research methods were employed. Data were collected through in-depth individual interviews. Participants interviewed included nine women leaders in the public and private sector who were either teachers/lecturers or administrators in the education industry. These women held positions within the top echelon of their organization or institution. The finding of this research indicated that gender, religion, and culture play an important role in women's leadership experiences, therefore, themes emerged around influences on the women's approaches to leadership, with particular emphasis on the role of the larger environment in impacting women's leadership behaviors. To further focus on the impact of culture and religion on women's leadership styles, the researcher conducted a focused discussion group on the second group of Malay Muslim women leaders. This group of women leaders compromised mainly of women leaders who are department and section heads but still involved in policymaking decisions albeit within their department or sections. This study can provide insight into the landscape of women‘s leadership roles and how to support these leaders.

scholarly journals Harmonizing Education Outcomes with the Needs of the Saudi Labor Market Demand

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 191-197
Author(s):  
Nadia Yusuf ◽  
Dr. Nisreen Ismail Albanawi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Education System ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
Education Outcomes ◽  
Market Needs ◽  
The Right ◽  
Training Opportunities

This paper focuses on the exploration of particular education outcomes in the context of Saudi Arabia and how those aspects can be harmonized with the needs of the Saudi labor market demand. Different arguments related to the emergence of education and training opportunities for the workforce of Saudi Arabia are presented and critically analyzed against major findings derived from the literature. A relevant conclusion presented in the paper refers to the statement that Saudi Arabia is on the right path of expanding its talented employee base in an attempt to improve its education system by making it adequately competitive as compared to major education systems around the world. The research methodology utilized in the study is quantitative by nature implying the researcher's focus on obtaining as objective and unbiased findings from participants as possible. The data collection method used by the researcher is questionnaires as they are identified as a reliable tool to derive adequate information from participants. The research methodology paradigm implemented in the current study refers to positivism. The main conclusion presented in the paper is associated with the belief of participants that the Saudi education system is efficient and reliable enough to accommodate the education and labor market needs of the local population.

scholarly journals The impact of the IS on the effectiveness of the sales funnel management as a part of CRM in an automotive company

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-92
Author(s):  
Tanja Grublješič ◽  
Nejc Čampa
Keyword(s):  
Business Environment ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Automotive Company ◽  
Mere Existence ◽  
Measures Of Effectiveness ◽  
Sales Funnel ◽  
The Impact

Sales Funnel Management (SFM) as a part of the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is of great importance in the automotive industry when the companies want to attract new customers and retain the existing ones. Due to the complex and changing business environment customers are becoming more and more demanding and less loyal to their current brands. Existing research has shown that IT/IS play a crucial role throughout the execution of the CRM activities. However, the mere existence of an IS in a company is not enough. The ability and willingness of companies to use these IS in a sufficient manner plays a key role in the success and failure of CRM activities. Therefore, the objective of the article is to show how the role of the IS impacts on the effectiveness of the SFM through conducting a case study analysis in a leading German automotive company. The results show that IS has an important impact on improvements in execution of all phases of SFM and importantly contributes to primary goals and measures of effectiveness of the SFM in the automotive company, which are the increased number of vehicles sold and the lowest possible cost per vehicle sold, as well as higher level of customer satisfaction.

scholarly journals WHETHER FDI OR EXPORTS ENHANCE INNOVATION: EVIDENCE FROM INDIAN MANUFACTURING FIRMS, 2001-2012

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 19-32
Author(s):  
Krishan SINGH ◽  
Dr. Sandeep Kaur BHATIA
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Fixed Effect Model ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Capital Inflows ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Effect Model ◽  
Foreign Capital Inflows ◽  
Indian Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The Impact

The economic reforms of 1991 resulted in an increased inflow of FDI into theIndian economy. However, for the invention of new techniques and skills, there is a greatneed to invest on R&D, requires a huge amount of capital, which can be available throughFDI inflows. Technology has been imported in heavy amount after the implementation ofliberalization policies. Therefore, the present study intends to know whether FDIcontributes to the Indian manufacturing sector through R&D or not. The average growthof the manufacturing sector in India (7.93 per cent) has been found considerably higherduring the second decade of reforms (2001-2012) as compared to first decade reforms(1991-2000). In the context of this, the present study has tried to examine the trends andpatterns of FDI and R&D in manufacturing firms of India during the second decade ofreforms (2001-12) and also, to analyze the impact of FDI and exports on R&D inmanufacturing firms of India through fixed effect model. The results suggest that R&D hasbeen significantly impacted by the import of capital goods, foreign equity, disembodiedtechnology, and export intensity during the second decade of liberalization period. Thepresent study suggests that greater approvals for foreign capital inflows are required inIndia, for enhancing the R&D in the manufacturing sector. There must be an appropriatecoordination between public and private sector, which can improve the R&D expenditureof manufacturing firms of India.

scholarly journals The Role of Urbanization Rate in the Relationship between Air Pollution and Health Expenditures: A Dynamic Panel Data Approach

2015 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 68-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Fattahi
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Generalized Method Of Moments ◽  
Health Expenditures ◽  
Dynamic Panel Data ◽  
Dynamic Panel ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Urbanization Rate ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

One of the available challenges in areas of health economics is identification of the effective factors on health expenditures. Air pollution plays important role in the public and private health expenditure but most studies have ignored the role of this category in explanation of health expenditures. On the other hand, the impact of air pollution on health expenditures is influenced by several factors. This study intends to investigate the effect of air pollution on public and private health expenditures and to identify the urbanization rate factor affecting the relationship between air pollution and public and private health expenditures. Scope of the present study is developing countries over period of 1995-2011. We used a dynamic panel and Generalized Method of Moments method. The empirical results indicate that air pollution has positive and significant effect on public and private health expenditures. Also, the results imply that urbanization rate affecting the relationship between air pollution and health expenditures that urbanization rate plays a reinforcing role.

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