Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences
The Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences (JMPHSS) is dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of organizational challenges and theories within the realms of social sciences, humanities, and management. Emphasizing comparative and transnational methodologies, the journal fosters discourse on historical constructs, transcending disciplinary boundaries. JMPHSS serves as a platform for scholarly exchange, catering to researchers, academicians, and practitioners worldwide. With a focus on transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches, it addresses contemporary global issues, fostering critical review and discussion informed by cutting-edge research.
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<![CDATA[The Factors Contributing to a Corporation's Demise: An Analysis of Enron ]]>
<![CDATA[Dr. Muhammad Asif Khan]]>;
<![CDATA[Umar Niaz Khan]]>;
<![CDATA[Aamir Khan Jamali]]>;
<![CDATA[Jibran Jamshed]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 6 No. 2: JMPHSS ]]>
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DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-6.2.2
<![CDATA[That the very first decade of the twenty - first century has already seen significant reforms in the major business organisations. The Surbanes Oxley Act 2002 in the United States and the Higgs and Smith reports (2003) in the United Kingdom have both introduced significant improvements to the world's two most important business systems (Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 2002). These changes were implemented as a result of large company failures such as those experienced by Enron, WorldCom, Adelphia, Global Crossing, K. Mart, and Parmalat. Among these corporate failures, Enron is widely considered to be the worst catastrophe in the history of business. This article investigates the factors that contribute to a company's demise and points out any inconsistencies that may exist. The impact from the Enron scandal is used to illustrate the concept of a business collapse.]]>
<![CDATA[“Sin of Passion not Principle, nor Even Purpose” - An Exploration of Feminist Consciousness in the Scarlet Letter ]]>
<![CDATA[Dr. Shumaila Mazhar]]>;
<![CDATA[Shabana Muhammad Anwar]]>;
<![CDATA[Qurratul Ain Sardar]]>
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<![CDATA[This study explores the complexities of the human mind, as revealed through Hester’s character in The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne. The theoretical framework is based on the theories expounded by Ghazali, the famous 11th-century scholar of the Muslim world, and Freud, the genius of the 20th century. The research design is grounded on a thematic analysis of the selected novel. An exhaustive study of Ghazalain nafs-e-ammara and Freudian id have guided the interpretation of the selected character. The analysis of Hester’s demeanor and ethical principles inside the parameter of the selected theories reveals Hawthorne’s psychological insight. Above and beyond, it also provides a cognizance into the applicability of the psychological issues in the modern world, thus, reinforcing our belief in the corresponding workings of the human mind, irrespective of the variances in time and space. Additionally, it has also revealed that the incorporation of Eastern and Western insights for studying literary character has the potential of becoming an effective critical approach for psychological analysis in the realm of English literature.]]>
<![CDATA[Challenges Faced by Teachers and Students of Islamabad Postgraduate Colleges during Covid-19 ]]>
<![CDATA[Malka Fareeha Azhar]]>;
<![CDATA[Dr. Wajiha Kanwal]]>;
<![CDATA[Khola Thaira]]>
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DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-6.2.4
<![CDATA[The study aimed to examine the challenges faced by teachers and students at Islamabad Postgraduate Colleges during COVID-19. The main objectives of the study were to examine the challenges faced by teachers during COVID-19, analyze the challenges faced by students during COVID-19, and compare the challenges of teachers and students during COVID-19. In Islamabad; there were seven postgraduate colleges for women. The population of this study consists on all the teachers and students of these colleges. Using Gay’s suggestion, the researcher selected 10% of the teachers and 10% of students through random sampling technique for the purpose of data collection. In order to measure the variables, research instruments (questionnaires) for teachers and students were developed. Data were collected through questionnaires, and the SPSS software was used to tabulate, analyze, and interpret the data. The mean, median, percentages, and t-test were used to look at the data in light of the study's goals. The findings of the study were analyzed on the basis of categories. It was concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic greatly affected the teaching and learning processes of the Islamabad Postgraduate Colleges. Teachers were facing challenges in the online teaching process during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has negatively impacted on the students’ satisfaction levels towards their studies. The study explored an unprecedented situation and the challenges it brought. The use of internet and online mode of learning was totally new to this population. The knowledge of these problems makes this study significant for helping in defining scope of online learning in futuristic perspective.]]>
<![CDATA[Causes and Repercussions of HIV among Seroconcordant Couples in Pakistan ]]>
<![CDATA[Ume Habiba]]>;
<![CDATA[Musrat Perveen]]>;
<![CDATA[Rabbia Arshad]]>
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<![CDATA[HIV/AIDS was originated as an epidemic from twenty century in Pakistan. At present, approximately 240,000 individuals have been estimated living with HIV in Pakistan. The current research paper aimed to study the reasons behind the HIV among married couples and investigate the consequences of HIV faced by couples after revealing their HIV status. The present research has utilized social phenomenology by Alfred Schutz (1932) and looking glass self by Cooley (1902). The present research employed phenomenology as qualitative research design. The purposive sampling technique has been utilized to select 15 HIV couples from PIMS Hospital treatment center. The researcher has utilized an in-depth interview guide as a tool to collect the data from the field. Thematic analysis was utilized to interpret the interviews of the participants. The researchers have considered only two themes such as, dynamics of HIV propagation and repercussions of HIV Disclosure. This research will contribute in Academia in this regard as there no study was conducted on the issues and challenges of HIV concordant couples within the Pakistani society. So this research have highlighted the cause and consequence of HIV in couples. Furthermore, HIV individuals needs the social vaccine for their stable social standing.]]>
<![CDATA[Role of Teaching Learning Strategies in Academic Performance of Students During Covid-19 ]]>
<![CDATA[Sidra Shahid]]>;
<![CDATA[Dr. Wajiha Kanwal]]>;
<![CDATA[Uroosa Rafaqat]]>;
<![CDATA[Saba Farid]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 6 No. 3: JMPHSS ]]>
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DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-6.3.1
<![CDATA[This research is an attempt to explore the role of teaching learning strategies on academic performance of students during covid-19 in Tehsil Khanpur. The current research was separated into two sections. First section was based on first objective, related to explore the perception of secondary school teachers about the role of teaching learning strategies in students’ academic performance during Covid-19. Second section was based on second and third objective related to study variation in the application of teaching learning strategies in Covid-19 & to find out the effectiveness of applied teaching learning strategies on student performance. The target population of the study comprised male and female secondary school teachers. Sample of the study consisted of 50 male and female SSTs selected through convenient sampling technique. The study was descriptive in nature and data was collected through survey technique. Self-made questionnaire and semi structured interview were used as tool. The data was collected from secondary school teachers. SPSS was used to examine the collected data. Questionnaire data was analyzed using mean, standard deviation. After analyzed the questionnaire, researcher check the highest mean of that teaching learning strategy is extensively used in those school and then compare the BISE result with that extensively used strategy, because effectiveness of strategy and student performance are interlinked. This research was based on mixed method, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. It was found that online Teaching learning strategy is extensively used in maximum schools and it has a positive impact as students show outstanding performance in BISE Examination and this effect the student’s results. So, it must be continued in the future. Study indicates that teaching learning strategies are very important in education all setting as it affects the academic performance of the students.]]>
<![CDATA[An Analysis of Multimodal Narrative and Cognitive Construction of Identity in "Are You My Mother?" Scott McCloud and Erik Erikson’s Perspectives ]]>
<![CDATA[Merwa Khalid]]>;
<![CDATA[Dr. Rasib Mahmood]]>;
<![CDATA[Aqsa Atta]]>;
<![CDATA[Bibi Halima]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 5 No. 6: JMPHSS ]]>
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DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-5.6.5
<![CDATA[For the past few decades, multimodal narratives hold a unique place in the contemporary world of literature. These distinctive trends of narratives are preoccupied with the representation of highly verbalized self-consciousness and cognitive development of identity. Taking the theoretical concepts of Scott McCloud and Erik Erikson into consideration, this paper explores the visual and verbal expression of Bechdel’s Are You My Mother? to understand the presentation of cognition in a mixed-media environment of the graphic novel. This study is limited to the focal character of the graphic novel, and selected eight images are analyzed to answer research questions. McCloud’s theoretical model deals with visual structure whereas, Erickson's conceptions examine verbal expression of the novel. The findings reveal that both pictorial and written assertion of the selected narrative is overbrimming with dispersed references to the character’s cognitive state. Moreover, it also inspects Bechdel’s complex personality; she struggles hard to resolve her psychosocial crisis in different stages of life but succeeds in accepting and maintain her identity through the therapeutic process and writing. This study is also a call for those who think reading comics is labor; it tracks the way for readers to reach the cognitive functioning of characters in multimodal narratives.]]>
<![CDATA[The Influence of Prompt Teacher Feedback in Affecting Student Achievement: Insights from Students’ Perspective at Secondary Level ]]>
<![CDATA[Saba Farid]]>;
<![CDATA[Dr. Wajiha Kanwal]]>;
<![CDATA[Samra Ameer]]>;
<![CDATA[Taiba Karim]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 5 No. 6: JMPHSS ]]>
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DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-5.6.6
<![CDATA[The purpose of the study was to explore and find out the Influence of Prompt teacher feedback in affecting student achievement: insights from students’ perspective at Secondary level. The objective of this study was; 1) To identify different prompt feedback types given by teacher on student performance 2) To explore influence of Prompt teacher feedback in affecting student achievement at secondary level. Prompt feedback of Teachers and academic achievement of the students were considered as the variable of the study. The sample of the study comprises on 260 students at secondary school level. For the research, cross–sectional survey was conducted. Simple convenient sampling method was used for the selection of sample. A modified and self–developed questionnaire was used for study. The data was interpreted by using different tests and statically techniques, like correlation, average mean (M) were used to analyze data. Conclusions were drawn in the light of responses received and on the basis of these conclusion, recommendations were given. It was concluded there is significant relationship between prompt feedback of teachers and academic achievement of students. It is recommended to arrange training sessions for teachers to create awareness among teachers to use the feedback techniques effectively in the class room. This study explains about prompt feedback of teachers increases the achievements of students and provides workable guideline to achieve the objectives of education, by suggesting the improvements in teaching methodology. It might be also helpful to get better quality of education in schools and in turn the attainment of the objectives. It may helpful for the provision of such an environment in an institution which is conducive for good teaching and also stimulates the teaching personnel to achieve the prescribed targets. For the teachers, it might be helpful to understand the student’s psychology and may help them in motivating the students towards right direction.]]>
<![CDATA[Research Gap on Lean-Green Integrated Approaches and Its Impact on Sustainability Performance: A Post COVID-19 Reminiscence ]]>
<![CDATA[Bilal Hassan]]>;
<![CDATA[Urooj Pasha]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 6 No. 3: JMPHSS ]]>
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DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-6.3.2
<![CDATA[This study is not about the evolution of Lean or Green Practices but the latest developments of its integration in positive and negative ways and their main classification, benefits, and limitations. We critically assess previous research from various theoretical perspectives in the lean-green domain. Review is conducted after the COVID-19 pandemic. It guides significant awareness related to ecological and environmental issues helping the organizations, governments, and other stakeholders in economic recovery and environmental security and the conservation of natural resources. We use the five-criteria approach for conducting the literature review. Time chosen for this systematic literature review is 2010 to 2021. 61 research articles used to analyze and explore the impact of integrated lean-green concepts and ultimately its results on triple bottom line (TBL) performance of the organizations. Comprehensive results show that integrated lean-green approaches have significant impact on a firm's sustainability performance, although few research studies have negative results and related trade-offs as well. Findings and conclusions are beneficial for researchers, organizations, governments, and other stakeholders because this paper has the critical and comprehensive explanation of different classifications, theoretical perspectives, benefits, limitations, and related future directions of lean-green integration. As this study is conducted after the COVID-19 pandemic, this review guides significant awareness related to the environment for economic recovery and environmental security as well as the conservation of natural resources.]]>
<![CDATA[Impact of University Student’s Academic Self-Efficacy and Achievement Goals on their Academic Achievement ]]>
<![CDATA[Komal Iqbal]]>;
<![CDATA[Dr. Syed Afzal Shah]]>;
<![CDATA[Sadia Tabassum]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 6 No. 2: JMPHSS ]]>
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DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-6.2.6
<![CDATA[The present research study was conducted to find out the Impact of university students’ academic self-efficacy and achievement goals on their academic achievement. The objective of the study were to find out the impact of self-efficacy and achievement goals on the academic achievement of university students. The present study was a descriptive survey in nature. In this study researcher collected data in a quantitative form in numerical, attitude, or opinion. For these purposes two different questionnaires were used to collect students' perceptions, responses, and opinions and to find their impacts on academic achievement. Researcher collected the final scores of the student in the exam. The population of this study consisted of 3 universities of the Hazara division i.e., University of Haripur, Hazara University, and Abbottabad University of Science and Technology. The sample of the study was 400 students from these universities and stratified random sampling technique was used for the selection of these students. Questionnaires were used as a tool in the present study and Responses to each item were collected by a Likert scale ranging from (strongly disagree) to (strongly agree) in all questionnaires. Before collecting the desired data, researcher conducted a pilot study to note the inquiries and to limit the likely hood of difficulties with data recording issues. This study was conducted on 50 students of the University of Haripur other than the sample. The research study concluded that academic self-efficacy has a significantly positive effect on the academic achievement of university students as students can face challenges and able to manage the unwanted situation. They have a good academic record and achieve their goals easily, and those students who set their goals first then do hard work to achieve their targeted goals also have the best academic results. Implications of the study have been discussed as well.]]>
<![CDATA[Being Trusted Requires Being Proactive: An Empirical Investigation of Proactive Followership ]]>
<![CDATA[Gulnaz Shahzadi]]>;
<![CDATA[Albert John]]>;
<![CDATA[Imran Sharif]]>;
<![CDATA[Hafiza Shamaila Mehnaz]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 6 No. 3: JMPHSS ]]>
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DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-6.3.3
<![CDATA[This study examines the role of followers’ characteristics and proactive followership behavior in leaders’ perceptions and attitudes. We tested that politically skilled followers are proactive in their followership behavior; followers’ proactive behavior, in turn, engenders their leaders’ perception of followers’ support. Further, it is proposed that proactive followership and perceived follower support con-construct dyadic trust between leader and follower. It is a quantitative study. We conducted two self-administered surveys with a sample of 229 (leader-follower dyads) from Pakistan organizations to test the proposed relationships. Overall, we find support for the followership theory. Results suggest that followers’ political skill impacts the followers’ proactive behavior, which becomes a source to improve the leaders’ perception of followers' support. Moreover, the results confirm that the followers’ proactivity combined with perceived followers’ support and con-construct dyadic trust between followers and leaders. Very few research studies investigate leadership outcomes resulting from followers’ behavior. Understanding followers’ role in effective leadership outcomes can provide us with uniquevisions on the drivers of follower behaviors concerning their leaders. Therefore, this study investigates an essential aspect of the leadership process, currently missing in recent research.]]>
