Employee engagement in small and medium-sized enterprises in Thailand: the construction and validation of a scale to measure employees

The influence of person-organization fit on employee engagement: Psychological contract as a mediating effect in Thailand's logistics industry

This study examines the influence of person-organization (PO) fit on employee engagement (EE) within Thailand's logistics industry, emphasizing the mediating role of a psychological contract (PC). As the logistics sector undergoes rapid growth, aligning employees' values with organizational priorities is becoming critical. Employees with a high PO fit are likely to exhibit positive attitudes and behaviors, contributing significantly to organizational success. This research investigates the extent to which a PC, representing mutual expectations and obligations, mediates the relationship between PO fit and EE. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze data collected from 400 employees across various logistics firms in Thailand to test the proposed hypotheses. Our findings show that a strong PO fit enhances EE, both directly and indirectly, through a positive PC characterized by trust and fairness. The results suggest that fostering a high PO fit and maintaining a positive PC are essential for sustaining EE and reducing turnover intentions. This study provides valuable insights for logistics firms aiming to enhance workforce commitment and performance in a competitive environment.

Mediating-moderating effect of employee creativity and team potency on expatriate innovative work behaviour

Purpose

This study aims to investigate how learning goal orientation (LGO), participative decision-making (PDM) and leadership member exchange (LMX) influence innovative work behaviour (IWB) through expatriate employee creativity (EC). This research study further contributes to the extant literature by investigating team potency’s (TP) potential interaction effect on the expatriate EC–IWB relationship.

Design/methodology/approach

Data were gathered via survey from 175 expatriate employees in non-managerial positions in the United Arab Emirates. Partial least square structural equation modelling was used for analysing the collected data.

Findings

The statistical results show that PDM, LGO and LMX have a direct positive impact on IWB. The statistical findings also reveal that EC mediates the LGO and IWB relationship. Furthermore, TP has a significant positive moderating effect on the EC and IWB relationship.

Originality/value

This work adds to the literature in the field on innovation work behaviour and its antecedents by analysing data within the expatriate employee context, where empirical examinations are limited.

Effect of employees’ work engagement and knowledge sharing as mediators of empowering leadership and innovative work behaviour

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explore the influences of work engagement and knowledge sharing as mediators of empowering leadership and innovative work behaviour.

Design/methodology/approach

A cross-sectional design study was used, and questionnaires were submitted to 385 engineers to test the proposed relationships. AMOS 21 and PROCESS macro 3.1 were used for statistical analysis.

Findings

The results revealed that work engagement and knowledge sharing were partially mediated by empowering leadership and innovative work behaviour.

Practical implications

The results of the study can be used by leaders for promoting and supporting innovative work behaviour in the organisation. Moreover, employees should be supported and enhanced to learn continuously under the consultation of the leaders.

Originality/value

The findings contribute to the literature on empowering leadership and innovative work behaviour by highlighting that work engagement and knowledge sharing act as mediators to empower leadership and enhance innovative work behaviour.

Green Entrepreneurial Orientation and Green Innovation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Since environmental issues are becoming an integral part of business performances, policymakers and managers have started recognizing the importance of green innovation towards sustainable business performances. The role of the automotive parts industry is crucial in minimizing environmental degradation and promoting sustainable development. Yet few studies have focused on the connection between green entrepreneurial orientation and green innovation that may affect small and medium enterprise (SME) business performance. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the influence of green entrepreneurial orientation on green innovations, and its effects on sustainable business performances in the automotive parts industry in Thailand. The sample consists of 226 SMEs in the automotive parts industry in Thailand. The partial least square method (PLS-SEM) has been used for the analysis of data. The results of the study show that green innovations have the strongest influence on economic and environmental performances. This study contributes to resource-based view theory by incorporating green innovation as a strategic competency of SMEs’ performance. Further, green entrepreneurial orientation and green innovation can assist SME managers in understanding the factors leading to sustainable performance of businesses.