Impacts of spiritual and cultural intelligence on leadership effectiveness: a conceptual analysis

The purpose of this paper is to examine the impacts of Spiritual and Cultural Intelligence on Leadership effectiveness in global environment using the available current literature. Through the review of past work, the most dominant concept of cultural intelligence was introduced by Ang et al. (2007) where four dimensions of cultural intelligence were proposed (metacognitive intelligence, cognitive intelligence, motivational intelligence, and behavioural intelligence). In terms of spiritual intelligence, Zohar and Marshall (2005) and Reeve (2005) work could be a very useful and gain much attention in the field. Both framework to measure cultural intelligence and spiritual intelligence were empirically examined in relations with leadership effectiveness. A mixed result was reported. However it is important to note that majority of the study indicated that Cultural intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence have positive and significant impact on global leadership effectiveness in terms of decision making, performance, and commitment. Therefore this paper is proposed to collect data using three instruments: Ang et al. (2007)’s four cultural intelligence dimensions and the measurement tool will be used to measure cultural intelligence. To measure Spiritual Intelligence, Zohar and Marshall (2005)’s measurement tools will be used and to measure leadership effectiveness, Kouzes and Posner (1995). This study will be useful for individual managers and organisation in developing global mind-set and effectiveness of their managers in global environment and working with diverse workgroups

Human capital analysis at sme development agency in malaysia: skills, knowledge, attitude, and performance (SKAP) perspectives

The vision of one of the prominent SME development agency in Malaysia is to become a premier organization in developing local SMEs to grow to be more innovative, resilient, and competitive to compete locally and globally. To achieve these, the agency had conducted an assessment exercise identifying the current levels of SKAP. This paper is to highlight the findings of this study which conducted from November 2011 to February 2012. The study uses the technique of 360 Assessment Feedback and the survey approach to collect the required data and analyzed by using AHP technique

Workplace training & learning cases from cross-cultural perspectives

This case book on workplace training & learning presents 18 case studies representing a variety of situations and approaches to training and learning in different work settings. Each case follows a similar format of presentation: organisational setting, business problem, training and development process, description of the training, results of the training, lessons learned, and questions for further study

Performance development & training : with Asian perspectives

This book is designed as a supplement to other major texts (such as Ray Noe's Employee Training & Development) to enable the students Wlderstand the theories, frameworks and conceptual underpinnings of learning, training & development, and to apply the modem HRD tools and techniques in addressing the performance development issues, particularly in the Asian context. The book may also help in developing the management thinking on how T&DIHRD can play significant strategic roles in managing people. The contents will provide guidelines in the needs assessment, design, delivery and evaluation of training programs in organizations. Technological developments in T&D and E-learning issues are also be emphasized. The book covers various topics focusing on strategic as well as operative issues of learning and performance development of employees in dynamic organizations. Additional research articles on training and performance development in the Asia-Pacific context have alsovbeen included, to provide the readers with first hand knowledge on the empirical findings in this are

Technological change and human resource development practices in Asia: a study of Singapore-based companies

Technological change is a constant phenomenon in contemporary organizations. How to prepare employees for technological change has increasingly become an issue for human resource development theory and practice. This study investigated the human resource development practices of organizations in Singapore, where companies are continuously responding to rapid technological changes in order to remain competitive. The results show similar patterns of responses across business sectors; however, some differences were found in the transport and communications sectors. On-the-job training was reported as the most frequently used training method to address organizational change needs. The discussion and recommendations focus on the need for improved change management approaches

Effects of religiosity, spirituality, and personal values on employee performance: a conceptual analysis

This paper presents a conceptual analysis of the effects of religiosity, spirituality, individual values on employee performance in organizations while it highlights the moderating and mediating effects of individual values and organizational commitment. This paper developed some propositions that could be tested through empirical research in future. Based on a conceptual framework that is presented to guide future research, the implications for professional practice are discussed

Spirituality in entrepreneurship from Islamic perspectives: a conceptual analysis on the effects on entrepreneurial motivation and social responsibility

Spirituality in entrepreneurship as an emerging area of interest has begun to generate attention from management scholars. However, most research in this area is from the western perspective. Until recently, there is dearth of research that gears towards spirituality in Islam and its contribution to the overall development of modern organisations. This exploratory study presents a conceptual analysis of the effects of spirituality in Islam on entrepreneurial motivation, performance and commitment to social responsibility. It has been suggested that spirituality in Islam has the potential to positively influence the entrepreneurial outcomes considered

Entrepreneurial motivation, performance and commitment to social responsibility: a conceptual analysis on the influence of Islamic religiosity

Although the study of religion and its effects on social phenomena had received attention lately, most research in this area is from various religious perspectives excluding Islam. To date there is dearth of precious information regarding Islamic religiosity and its effects on entrepreneurial outcomes. In this exploratory study, a conceptual analysis of the effects of Islamic religiosity on entrepreneurial motivation, performance and commitment to social responsibility is considered. We suggested that Islamic rituals have the potential benefit of fostering the entrepreneurial outcomes considered. We recommend that religious practices be encouraged in the workplace

The effects of spiritual intelligence and its dimensions on organizational citizenship behaviou

Purpose: Organizational citizenship behaviour may exist among employees who have inner feelings of having better work experiences by using their spiritual experiences, and also to nurture these by creating meaningful ethical work environments. These phenomena have not been sufficiently studied especially in the context of recent corporate scandals and ethical violations. For this reason, this study seeks to enrich the understanding of relationship of spiritual intelligence and its sub constructs on employee citizenship behaviour among the employees who are working in manufacturing and service organization in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach: This paper examines the effect of spiritual intelligence and its dimensions on organizational citizenship behaviour among the employees who are working in manufacturing and service industries in Malaysia. Data were collected from 112 employees of the organization from 10 manufacturing and 10 service organization in Peninsular Malaysia. Findings and Originality/value: Multiple regression analyses have revealed that employee spiritual intelligence plays an important role for generating citizenship behaviour among employees. The two important dimensions namely critical existential thinking and transcendental awareness of spiritual intelligence are having great effect on organizational citizenship behaviour. Research limitations/implications: Scholars can develop new research agenda first to identify the nature of effects it might have on employee’s performance which can boost the ultimate goal of the organization. Practical implications: Through the finding of this empirical study, it is hoped that it can provide some preliminary assessment and knowledge of the effects of spiritual intelligence of employees and how they relate to the OCB. This would be vital for industrial development by adding relevant policies regarding enhancing employees’ OCB. Social implications: This study has the capacity to enhance management awareness concerning recruiting people in terms of spiritual intelligence. People from different culture with high level of citizenship behavior can able to get the job. Originality/value: Organizational management may consider making appropriate decisions for nurturing and developing the relevant dimensions of this intelligence that are lacking among the employees in order to inculcate the spirit of OCB and develop a better work environment. Implications of the research findings for management scholars as well as for management professionals are discussed at the end.Peer Reviewe