HR performance within Saudi Arabian organisations : is the relationship between 'job security and ill-treatment' and job satisfaction moderated by organisational support : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Business Studies in Management at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand

HR performance, particularly employees’ performance, has been well researched in Western countries. However, many Asian countries, including the region of the Arabic Gulf, are still under-researched in relation to this subject. This present study quantitatively investigated employees’ performance in one of the Gulf countries, Saudi Arabia. In addition, it took into consideration the religion (Islam) as well as the cultural characteristics that may affect performance in the workplace. Particularly, the type of society (collectivistic), losing face issue and power distance are the cultural characteristics discussed in this study. Furthermore, the study used four variables, which are considered important in relation to employees’ performance in the Saudi context: job security, ill-treatment (independent variables), perceived organisational support (POS) as a moderating variable and job satisfaction (dependent/outcome variable). The research question for this study is “Is the relationship between job security and ill-treatment, and job satisfaction, moderated by organisational support?” Previous research indicates that relationships between these variables vary in terms of how much they impact employees’ job satisfaction and, therefore, their performance. Some studies suggest that job security increases employees’ job satisfaction which can result in better performance. Others claim that ill-treatment can be a source of job dissatisfaction and lower the quality of job performance as ill-treatment impacts employees physically and psychologically. In addition, POS was found to have positive effects on job satisfaction as a higher level of support from organisations can lead to higher job satisfaction and performance. This cross-sectional, quantitative study used a questionnaire as the data collection method. Measurement scales used in the study were previously used in other studies, which strengthens the internal validity of this study. The 424 participants who completed the survey were Saudi employees who were required to have worked for at least six months for the same employer as full-time employees in Saudi Arabia. Results from this study suggest that, on an individual level, all three variables (job security, ill-treatment, POS) predicted job satisfaction in Saudi organisations. However, the regression analysis showed that job security had the biggest effect on job satisfaction followed by ill-treatment. Also, the moderation analysis revealed that the relationship between job security and job satisfaction was partially moderated by POS. However, POS did not appear to moderate the relationship between ill-treatment and job satisfaction

Using Online Games For Teaching English Vocabulary For Jordanian Students Learning English As A Foreign Language

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The Impact of Using Prezi for Teaching "Technology" for the Six Grade Students at Irbid 1st Directorate of Education from their Perspectives

This study explored the impact of using the Prezi program for teaching technology to sixth-grade students at the Irbid 1st Directorate of Education. Recognizing the necessity for engaging teaching methodologies in a subject as rich and diverse as technology, the study evaluated Prezi's effectiveness against traditional teaching methods. Employing a quasi-experimental design, two tools, a post-achievement test and an attitude scale, were used. Results indicated a statistically significant improvement in achievement and attitude for students taught using Prezi compared to those taught through traditional methods. The findings further revealed a direct positive correlation between students' attitudes towards learning technology and their academic achievements. This research underscores the potential of modern, interactive teaching methods, specifically Prezi, in enhancing student achievement and fostering positive attitudes towards learning technology. Keywords: Prezi, Technology education, Sixth-grade students, Interactive teaching methods, Quasi-experimental research DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-29-13 Publication date:October 31st 202

The Effectiveness of Using Adobe Captivate on the Master Degree Students’ Achievement in "Educational Technology" at Al al-Bayt University

The aim of this research was to investigate the impact of using the Adobe Captive program on the achievement of master degree students "Educational Technology" at Al al-Bayt University, in the first semester of the academic year 2018/2019, their number is (160), including (24) male students, (56) female students in the (experimental group) studied using the computer, (26) male students, and (54) female students (in the control group) ) studied using the traditional way. The members of the two research groups were given an achievement test of a multiple choice type, and the validity and reliability of the test were confirmed (reliability coefficient 0.87). The research reached the following results: There were statistically significant differences attributable to the method of teaching and in favor of the experimental group, and there were no statistically significant differences attributed to the sex of students, or to the interaction between the method of teaching and the sex of students. The researcher reached a number of proposals in light of its results. Keywords: Adobe Captivate, Master Degree Students, Achievement, Educational Technology DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/10-1-06 Publication date: January 31st 202

The Impact of Using Flipped Classroom Strategy in the Development of Self-Organized Learning and the Trend towards Science among Ninth Grade Students

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of using of the flipped classroom strategy on self-organized learning and the trend towards science, in order to achieve this objective, the researcher used three tools: scale of self-organized learning and scale of trend towards science, and card interview to identify the benefits and the obstacles of the experiment. The sample of the study consisted of (36) students from ninth grade, the sample was divided into experimental group of (18) studied using the flipped classroom strategy, and a control group of (18) students studied in the ordinary way, the experiment lasted for three weeks and included 12 lessons, the most significant results were as follows: The level of self-organized learning of the students were in the following order (academic motivation "high"; self-control "average"; the strategy adaptation "below average").Flipped classroom strategy impacted positively on the trend towards science among the experimental group students.There are differences between the number of activities and exercises that have been completed for the experimental group students. Keywords: Flipped Classroom Strategy, Self-Organized Learning, Trend towards Science, Ninth Grade Student

A critical edition of Khulāsat al-'as.iad

The introductory chapters which follow are a detailed study of the Khulasah, and they attempt to provide the historical background to the work. I have included in this introduction a chapter on the author and his work. This chapter mainly talks about the author, the importance of the work, the manuscripts used in editing the Khulasah, and the other works of the author. The chapter ends with a brief discussion on Zaydism. The second chapter deals with the history of the area before the emergence of the Khayrat family. This involves studying the various dynasties which rule Tihamah, with special regard to al-Mikhlaf al-Sulaymani. The third chapter is devoted to the comments and notes by the Editor on the text. Biographies can be found in chapter four and in chapter five there follows a geographical index. The study ends with a Bibliography and a map of the area. Part Two of this study includes the text followed by a chapter which looks at the poems appearing in the text. There follows a chapter which studies the Hadith mentioned in the text

The Effect of Using Kidspiration Strategy for Teaching KG2 Students at Morganite International School at Al Tafila

The study aimed to reveal the effect of a training program based on the Kidspiration technique in improving the motor visual memory of kindergarten children in Jordan. The sample of the study consisted of (1030) children and girls from Morganite kindergarten schools of the Education Department in Al Tafila City. A semi-experimental design with two experimental and control groups was used. The results showed that there were statistically significant differences in the skills of visual- motor memory between the mean of the experimental group and the control in the post test. The difference was in favor of the experimental group, and there were no statistically significant differences in motor visual memory skills due to the gender variable or gender interaction with the group. Keywords: Kidspiration, Motor memory, Visual memory, Kindergarten