Background:Though the COVID-19 pandemic recedes,and our society gradually returns to normal,Chinese people’s work and lifestyles are still influenced by the“pandemic aftermath”.In the post-pandemic era,employees ma...Background:Though the COVID-19 pandemic recedes,and our society gradually returns to normal,Chinese people’s work and lifestyles are still influenced by the“pandemic aftermath”.In the post-pandemic era,employees may feel uncertainty at work due to the changed organizational operations and management and perceive the external environment to be more dynamic.Both these perceptions may increase employees’negative emotions and contribute to conflicts between work and life.Drawing from the ego depletion theory,this study aimed to examine the impact of job insecurity during the post-pandemic era on employees’work-life conflicts,and the mediating effect of workplace anxiety in this relationship.Besides,this study also considered the uncertainty of the external macro environment as a boundary condition on the direct and indirect relationship between job insecurity and work-life conflicts.Methods:A two-wave questionnaire survey was conducted from October to December 2023 to collect data.MBA students and graduates from business school with full-time jobs are invited to report their perception of job insecurity,work anxiety,perceived environment uncertainty,and work-life conflict.This resulted in 253 valid responses.Data analysis was performed using the SPSS,Amos,and PROCESS.Results:The results showed that:(1)Employees’job insecurity would directly intensify the work-life conflict(B=0.275,p<0.001,95%CI[0.182,0.367]).(2)Employees’workplace anxiety mediates the relationship between job insecurity and work-life conflict(B=0.083,p<0.001,95%CI[0.047,0.130]).(3)The mediating effect of workplace anxiety between job insecurity and work-life conflict exists when perceived environmental uncertainty is high(B=0.049,95%CI[0.011,0.114]),while vanishes when perceived environmental uncertainty is low(B=0.024,95%CI[−0.005,0.068]).Conclusion:Job insecurity combined with perceived environmental uncertainty in the postpandemic era fuels employees’workplace anxiety and work-life conflicts.Post-pandemic trauma lingers,necessitating urgent attention and response.展开更多
The purpose of this study was to empirically examine the job satisfaction of Guangxi private universities based on two-factor theory.With the rapid development of private colleges and universities,there are also many ...The purpose of this study was to empirically examine the job satisfaction of Guangxi private universities based on two-factor theory.With the rapid development of private colleges and universities,there are also many problems restricting the development of private colleges and universities.Therefore,this study is specially helpful for the private colleges and universities in Guangxi.In order to carry out this study,the population was taken to be those teachers of the private colleges and universities in Guangxi.A sample(N=384)of teachers was taken using simple random sampling from the private colleges and universities in Guangxi.It was hypothesized that work achievement,work itself,work development,duty,compensation and benefit,salary,work environment,organization system,interpersonal relationship,and leadership management had positive influence on customer decision-making.The results were analyzed with the help of SPSS software.Descriptive statistical analysis,Pearson correlation test,and regression analysis were used to test hypothesis.The results showed the overall job satisfaction of teachers in private universities in Guangxi is unsatisfactory;only working environment and interpersonal relationship in five dimensions are satisfactory,while other dimensions are unsatisfactory.It is understood that the existing health care factors in private colleges and universities in Guangxi cannot eliminate the dissatisfaction state of teachers’work,and the incentive factors cannot effectively stimulate the enthusiasm of teachers.展开更多
Locus of control theory,which was developed by Rotter,suggests that there are two main types of peoples’behaviors when attributing their failure or success of their life events:external locus of control and internal....Locus of control theory,which was developed by Rotter,suggests that there are two main types of peoples’behaviors when attributing their failure or success of their life events:external locus of control and internal.The way that individuals act is determined by their expectations of their specific behaviors and the value that they add to these expectations.For instance,people who fit in the internal category are more likely to attribute their life events to their own behaviors,skills,and attitudes,while people who fit in the external category,tend to attribute their acts to fate,chance,and other exterior factors that are out of their control.The aim of this systematic literature review was to define the fundamental concept of LOC theory,to investigate major findings of the theory in accordance with LOC and procrastination,job satisfaction,and performance and lastly,to discuss the practical use of the theory in the organizational context.展开更多
Administrators are the implementers of the management in colleges and universities;however,their job scopes are relatively boring and complicated,with heavy workload and high work pressure,causing some of them to be l...Administrators are the implementers of the management in colleges and universities;however,their job scopes are relatively boring and complicated,with heavy workload and high work pressure,causing some of them to be less active and slack off in their careers.Therefore,under the guidance of psychological contract theory,colleges and universities should adopt various measures to deal with job burnout among college and university administrators.In this paper,the main causes of job burnout among college and university administrators are analyzed,and specific countermeasures are proposed from the perspective of psychological contract theory,hoping to help college and university administrators improve their work enthusiasm.展开更多
The Trait Activation Theory(TAT)is widely regarded as the most influential personality theory approach in psychology.The purpose of this study is to analyze the TAT’s role in the contemporary workplace.Which personal...The Trait Activation Theory(TAT)is widely regarded as the most influential personality theory approach in psychology.The purpose of this study is to analyze the TAT’s role in the contemporary workplace.Which personality traits are more likely to predict work success?Which characteristics should businesses prioritize throughout the recruiting and selection processes?According to the Trait Activation Theory,what is the significance of motivation in the workplace and how can employers find employees who can be more productive,efficient,and involved in the organization’s goals?A systematic review of past recent research was used to answer the questions raised above.Following the gathering and examination of multiple recent publications on the issue,it was determined that the use of this model had a favorable impact on individual and group performance,working relationships,manager job performance,and workplace creativity.展开更多
文摘Background:Though the COVID-19 pandemic recedes,and our society gradually returns to normal,Chinese people’s work and lifestyles are still influenced by the“pandemic aftermath”.In the post-pandemic era,employees may feel uncertainty at work due to the changed organizational operations and management and perceive the external environment to be more dynamic.Both these perceptions may increase employees’negative emotions and contribute to conflicts between work and life.Drawing from the ego depletion theory,this study aimed to examine the impact of job insecurity during the post-pandemic era on employees’work-life conflicts,and the mediating effect of workplace anxiety in this relationship.Besides,this study also considered the uncertainty of the external macro environment as a boundary condition on the direct and indirect relationship between job insecurity and work-life conflicts.Methods:A two-wave questionnaire survey was conducted from October to December 2023 to collect data.MBA students and graduates from business school with full-time jobs are invited to report their perception of job insecurity,work anxiety,perceived environment uncertainty,and work-life conflict.This resulted in 253 valid responses.Data analysis was performed using the SPSS,Amos,and PROCESS.Results:The results showed that:(1)Employees’job insecurity would directly intensify the work-life conflict(B=0.275,p<0.001,95%CI[0.182,0.367]).(2)Employees’workplace anxiety mediates the relationship between job insecurity and work-life conflict(B=0.083,p<0.001,95%CI[0.047,0.130]).(3)The mediating effect of workplace anxiety between job insecurity and work-life conflict exists when perceived environmental uncertainty is high(B=0.049,95%CI[0.011,0.114]),while vanishes when perceived environmental uncertainty is low(B=0.024,95%CI[−0.005,0.068]).Conclusion:Job insecurity combined with perceived environmental uncertainty in the postpandemic era fuels employees’workplace anxiety and work-life conflicts.Post-pandemic trauma lingers,necessitating urgent attention and response.
文摘The purpose of this study was to empirically examine the job satisfaction of Guangxi private universities based on two-factor theory.With the rapid development of private colleges and universities,there are also many problems restricting the development of private colleges and universities.Therefore,this study is specially helpful for the private colleges and universities in Guangxi.In order to carry out this study,the population was taken to be those teachers of the private colleges and universities in Guangxi.A sample(N=384)of teachers was taken using simple random sampling from the private colleges and universities in Guangxi.It was hypothesized that work achievement,work itself,work development,duty,compensation and benefit,salary,work environment,organization system,interpersonal relationship,and leadership management had positive influence on customer decision-making.The results were analyzed with the help of SPSS software.Descriptive statistical analysis,Pearson correlation test,and regression analysis were used to test hypothesis.The results showed the overall job satisfaction of teachers in private universities in Guangxi is unsatisfactory;only working environment and interpersonal relationship in five dimensions are satisfactory,while other dimensions are unsatisfactory.It is understood that the existing health care factors in private colleges and universities in Guangxi cannot eliminate the dissatisfaction state of teachers’work,and the incentive factors cannot effectively stimulate the enthusiasm of teachers.
文摘Locus of control theory,which was developed by Rotter,suggests that there are two main types of peoples’behaviors when attributing their failure or success of their life events:external locus of control and internal.The way that individuals act is determined by their expectations of their specific behaviors and the value that they add to these expectations.For instance,people who fit in the internal category are more likely to attribute their life events to their own behaviors,skills,and attitudes,while people who fit in the external category,tend to attribute their acts to fate,chance,and other exterior factors that are out of their control.The aim of this systematic literature review was to define the fundamental concept of LOC theory,to investigate major findings of the theory in accordance with LOC and procrastination,job satisfaction,and performance and lastly,to discuss the practical use of the theory in the organizational context.
文摘Administrators are the implementers of the management in colleges and universities;however,their job scopes are relatively boring and complicated,with heavy workload and high work pressure,causing some of them to be less active and slack off in their careers.Therefore,under the guidance of psychological contract theory,colleges and universities should adopt various measures to deal with job burnout among college and university administrators.In this paper,the main causes of job burnout among college and university administrators are analyzed,and specific countermeasures are proposed from the perspective of psychological contract theory,hoping to help college and university administrators improve their work enthusiasm.
文摘The Trait Activation Theory(TAT)is widely regarded as the most influential personality theory approach in psychology.The purpose of this study is to analyze the TAT’s role in the contemporary workplace.Which personality traits are more likely to predict work success?Which characteristics should businesses prioritize throughout the recruiting and selection processes?According to the Trait Activation Theory,what is the significance of motivation in the workplace and how can employers find employees who can be more productive,efficient,and involved in the organization’s goals?A systematic review of past recent research was used to answer the questions raised above.Following the gathering and examination of multiple recent publications on the issue,it was determined that the use of this model had a favorable impact on individual and group performance,working relationships,manager job performance,and workplace creativity.
