Journal of Research Administration

Mohammed Abdulrahman Baha Addin Hamzah; Mohammed Abdullah Ahmed Al Ashwal PDF

This study examines the relationships between human resource management (HRM) practices, organizational identification, and perceived organizational performance in Yemeni mobile telecommunications companies. Drawing on social identity theory, a cross-sectional questionnaire survey covered 305 employees at the Sana’a headquarters of three companies. SPSS supported descriptive analysis, and SmartPLS was used for measurement and structural model assessment. Respondents generally reported favorable perceptions of HRM practices, identification, and performance. Recruitment and selection had the highest HRM mean, whereas compensation and rewards had the lowest. Learning and growth had the lowest performance mean. The reported analyses indicated positive relationships among the constructs and a positive indirect association between HRM practices and perceived performance through identification. These findings are consistent with a psychological pathway through which employees’ perceptions of HRM may relate to organizational outcomes. However, the cross-sectional design and reliance on employee perceptions limit causal and firm-level interpretations. The study offers contextual evidence from Yemen and highlights the importance of considering organizational identification alongside operational HRM practices.  

Mohammed Abdulaziz Aldhubayi, Maysa Fekry Ahmed, Hala Gabr Mahmoud PDF

Background: Nursing documentation serves as a legal record of the care provided, and any discrepancies, omissions, or inaccuracies can expose healthcare professionals and institutions to liability. Well-documented notes provide evidence of clinical judgment, timely intervention, and adherence to standard care protocols. The PDCA cycle is designed to encourage learning through action and reflection, allowing teams to make data-driven decisions and gradually move toward better performance. Aim:  The aim of the present study was to use Deming cycle as an approach for implementing training program to improve nurses' documentation skills at King Fahd Specialist Hospital. Method: Quasi-experimental design was used, was conducted in all departments of King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Saudi Arabia on 100 staff nurses using three tools for data collection namely, Knowledge Nurses' Documentation Questionnaire, Nurses' Attitude for Documentation Questionnaire, and Nurses’ Documentation Practice Auditing Checklist. Results: Finding of the present study revealed a substantial improvement in the total level of documentation skills knowledge, attitude and practice across the training phases. Also, there was a highly statistically significant positive correlation between total scores of documentation knowledge, attitude and practice. Conclusion: Using Deming cycle as an approach for implementing training program to improve nurses' documentation skills was effective in significantly improving nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to nursing documentation. Recommendations: Conduct regular audits of nurses’ documentation practices using standardized checklists. Establish and regularly update standardized nursing documentation policies and procedures.  

Omilson Clayton Dias Tavares Junior; Juocerlee Tavares Guadalupe Pereira De Lima PDF

This study examines active transparency across all 52 municipalities in Rondônia, Brazil, assessing its association with demographic, fiscal, and territorial characteristics and identifying the requirements that most contribute to heterogeneity in compliance with the Access to Information Law (LAI). Transparency was measured using the Municipal Active Transparency Index (ITAM), comprising the Fiscal Responsibility Law (LRF) and LAI dimensions. Analyses included descriptive statistics, Spearman correlations, Benjamini–Hochberg adjustment, sensitivity analyses, robust linear regressions, and variance decomposition. The LRF showed higher performance and lower heterogeneity than the LAI. Population and gross municipal revenues were positively associated with LAI performance, although only the association with revenues remained significant after adjustment for multiple comparisons. Four requirements—government programs and actions, transfers and resource allocations, organizational structure, and the Citizen Information Service—accounted for 74.3% of LAI variance. These findings demonstrate that aggregate transparency indices may conceal substantial differences across regulatory dimensions and specific disclosure requirements. Disaggregated analysis therefore provides a more informative basis for diagnosing transparency gaps and targeting improvements in local government information disclosure.  

Bruno Soares Da Silva; Estela Pitwak Rossoni PDF

Risk management has become increasingly relevant in public administration as a mechanism supporting governance, internal controls, and decision-making. This article analyzes, from theoretical and normative perspectives, the contributions of risk management to strengthening internal control in public administration, considering its relationship with governance and its effects on decision-making and the achievement of institutional objectives. The study adopts a qualitative, theoretical, descriptive, and exploratory approach developed through bibliographic and documentary research. The selected studies and frameworks were examined along three analytical axes: the relationship among governance, risk management, and internal controls; organizational factors associated with the effectiveness of these mechanisms; and the contribution of a risk-based approach to preventive administrative action and decision-making. The results indicate that effective risk management does not arise solely from the formal adoption of models and structures, but from their incorporation into organizational and decision-making processes. Five recurring factors were identified: organizational culture, staff training, assignment of responsibilities, continuous monitoring, and management involvement. The study concludes that integrating governance, risk management, and internal controls strengthens the preventive dimension of control, supports the anticipation of events that may compromise institutional objectives, and provides information for control design and decision-making. Its principal contribution is to systematize these relationships and identify relevant organizational conditions for risk management to move beyond formal instruments and become effectively incorporated into administrative practices.  

Adeyemi Gideon Oluwatoba; Professor Achugo Eusebius; Dr Jemilohun Vincent Gbenga PDF

Environmental degradation remains a persistent challenge in Southwest Nigeria, with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs contributing significantly through poor waste management and inefficient use of water resources. Despite growing advocacy for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), empirical evidence on how specific CSR initiatives influence environmental protection among SMEs in the region remains limited and inconclusive. The study examined the effect of CSR initiatives, specifically waste management practice and water conservation programme, on environmental protection among SMEs in Southwest Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey research design was adopted. Data were collected using structured questionnaires administered to 400 SME owners and managers across the six states in Southwest Nigeria. A total of 380 valid responses were retrieved, representing a 95% response rate. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were employed to analyze the data using SPSS. The results from the study revealed that both waste management practices and water conservation programme have positive and statistically significant effects on environmental protection. Waste management practices showed a significant positive influence on environmental protection, while water conservation programme emerged as the strongest predictor. The model demonstrated a good explanatory power, indicating that CSR initiatives significantly contribute to improved environmental protection outcomes among SMEs in the region. The study concluded that CSR initiatives, particularly waste management and water conservation programme, play a critical role in enhancing environmental protection among SMEs in Southwest Nigeria. SMEs that integrate these practices into their operations are more likely to reduce environmental degradation and promote sustainability. The study recommended that SME operators should strengthen their waste management systems through recycling and proper disposal practices. Additionally, SMEs should prioritize water conservation initiatives, such as efficient water use and wastewater recycling, to enhance environmental sustainability.