https://repositori.mypolycc.edu.my/jspui/handle/123456789/6669 2026-07-02T14:50:29Z 2026-07-02T14:50:29Z Amponsah, Kwame Champie, Joyce Frimpong, Manso Tete, Michael Oforikai Otsedzen, Monica Borley https://repositori.mypolycc.edu.my/jspui/handle/123456789/10059 2026-06-23T03:00:37Z 2025-09-29T00:00:00Z

Title: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Authors: Amponsah, Kwame; Champie, Joyce; Frimpong, Manso; Tete, Michael Oforikai; Otsedzen, Monica Borley Abstract: In the modern era, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is becoming a strategic necessity in the business landscape. As organizations respond to rising environmental and societal expectations, there has been a rapidly growing amount of theoretical research on CRM and its impact on practical activities and, in this case, financial performance. Despite this much attention and relevance in all fields, political, academic, and business, just to mention a few, the relationship between CSR and financial performance is still unclear. Researchers have debated whether CSR’s contributions to financial performance are neutral, positive, or negative without offering a unified agreement. This literature review critically examines this relationship, offering a better comprehension of whether, in other words, the allocation of organization resources to address environmental, social, and governance issues can be a synergy source to maximize business value and enhance financial performance for the benefit of the organization and its stakeholders. This research utilizes a mixed method approach, including a literature review and content analysis, to bring to light how CSR and financial performance relate. Through a systematic review and content analysis of the available literature, this study concludes that there is a positive correlation between robust CSR activities and enhanced financial performance. However, this positive correlation is only possible with the strategic execution of CSR initiatives. The findings of this study spotlight that firms strategically investing in environmental, ethical, economic, and social responsibility not only improve their brand reputation but also attain increased market share and profitability. The findings of this study pose CSR initiatives as not just a moral choice but as a strategic investment in today’s competitive business ecosystem. This article contributes to the current literature by generating evidence that sustainable practices can play a competitive advantage, recommending that blending CSR activities into fundamental business approaches is not just beneficial for the community but also crucial for the long-term financial efficiency of the firm.

2025-09-29T00:00:00Z Faten Methammem https://repositori.mypolycc.edu.my/jspui/handle/123456789/10058 2026-06-23T03:00:48Z 2025-08-01T00:00:00Z

Title: INVESTIGATING DISHONESTY AND THE ROLE OF CONTROLE SYSTEMS IN ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES Authors: Faten Methammem Abstract: This experimental study examines cheating behaviors in the entrepreneurial context, specifically investigating the impact of control systems and sanctions. We compare the honesty levels of individuals with and without an entrepreneurial profile using an experimental design comprising nine distinct treatments. Participants engaged in a crossword-solving task under varying conditions of control (20% or 100%) and sanctions (low monetary, high monetary, or moral). Our findings indicate that entrepreneurs generally exhibit more honest behavior than non-entrepreneurs, although both groups demonstrated instances of “incomplete cheating”. Significantly, strong control and moral sanctions proved most effective in reducing dishonest conduct across all participants. This research highlights the importance of integrity within the entrepreneurial ecosystem and offers valuable insights for promoting ethical behavior through effective control and sanction mechanisms.

2025-08-01T00:00:00Z Randall, Phillip M. Tate, Tywanda D. Saurage-Altenloh, Susan Lartey, Franklin M. https://repositori.mypolycc.edu.my/jspui/handle/123456789/10057 2026-06-23T03:00:29Z 2025-12-25T00:00:00Z

Title: AGENCY AND EMPATHY AS CATALYSTS OF ENGAGEMENT Authors: Randall, Phillip M.; Tate, Tywanda D.; Saurage-Altenloh, Susan; Lartey, Franklin M. Abstract: This literature review explores the interplay between employee agency and empathy as interdependent drivers of engagement in modern hybrid workplaces. Agency, defined by autonomy, voice, and impact, enables intentional action and self-reflection, while empathy fosters relational attunement to others’ perspectives and emotions. Together, they function as mutually reinforcing capacities that align ethical awareness with effective behavior. Self-Determination Theory provides a foundation for understanding autonomy, competence, and relatedness, but requires refinement to account for decentralized, technology-mediated work. Building on emerging scholarship and the Lartey Empathy Measurement Scale (LEMS), we argue that psychological engagement cannot be fully understood without measuring agency alongside empathy. Although validated measures of empathy exist, no equivalent instrument currently captures agency at scale. This review establishes the theoretical basis for such a tool, outlines a pathway toward psychometric development, and integrates recent evidence demonstrating that empathy can shape an individual’s sense of agency. By situating agency and empathy together, this review advances workplace engagement research and underscores their joint role in supporting ethical and effective practice.

2025-12-25T00:00:00Z Haitham Mohamed Essam https://repositori.mypolycc.edu.my/jspui/handle/123456789/10056 2026-06-23T03:00:16Z 2026-03-10T00:00:00Z

Title: IMPACT OF ADMINISTRATIVE EMPOWERMENT ON EMPLOYEE’S DEVELOPMENT AND INTENTION TO STAY Authors: Haitham Mohamed Essam Abstract: This study examined the impact of administrative empowerment dimensions (work teams, independence and freedom of action, reinforcement, information sharing) on employee development and intention to stay within the Egyptian microfinance sector using PLS-SEM. Administrative empowerment was operationalized through four dimensions: information sharing, independence and freedom of action, reinforcement, and work teams. The results indicate that independence and freedom of action exerted the strongest positive effect on both employee development (β = 0.343) and intention to stay (β = 0.613), highlighting the central role of delegated authority and decision autonomy in enhancing competence and retention. Reinforcement also demonstrated a positive effect on employee development (β = 0.356) and intention to stay (β = 0.219), suggesting that recognition and incentive systems contribute to both skill growth and organizational attachment. Work teams showed a moderate positive influence on employee development (β = 0.253) and intention to stay (β = 0.234), indicating that collaborative structures support learning and stability. In contrast, information sharing revealed a negative relationship with employee development (β = −0.076) and intention to stay (β = −0.199), suggesting that information practices alone may not translate into positive outcomes without supportive structural mechanisms.

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