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Publication date: 29 June 2020

Mohammed Saleh Alosani, Hassan Saleh Al-Dhaafri and Abdulla Awadh Abdulla

Government agencies are trying to develop strategies to improve their innovative activities. However, due to many challenges and obstacles, employees are reluctant to perform…

Abstract

Purpose

Government agencies are trying to develop strategies to improve their innovative activities. However, due to many challenges and obstacles, employees are reluctant to perform innovatively in such agencies. Human resource management (HRM) practises and an appropriate culture can help to improve service innovation. However, empirical evidence to prove this relationship is insufficient particularly in the government sector. Thus, this study aims to empirically analyses the effect of HRM practises and innovation culture on service innovation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s Government agencies.

Design/methodology/approach

The data were collected from government entities in the UAE. Structural equation modelling through partial least squares modelling was used to test the proposed hypotheses. SPSS was also used to conduct preliminary analysis.

Findings

Statistical results provide strong evidence that HRM practises and innovation culture positively affected service innovation of UAE’s Government agencies.

Research limitations/implications

Further details and valuable implications are discussed throughout the study. Results have many practical and theoretical implications. Results can help government agencies develop their services innovation by tailoring HRM practises and establishing proper innovation culture in their agencies.

Originality/value

Although several contributions indicated that culture is a key determinant of innovation and a mediator in the link between HRM practises and service innovation, the literature lacks empirical studies investigating this link. Accordingly, this study seeks to bridge this gap and delivers evidence supporting them. In addition, this study is one of the unique studies that use these variables in government agencies in the UAE.

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Management Research Review, vol. 44 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2040-8269

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Article
Publication date: 9 January 2023

Sultan Bin Abdulla Alnuaimi and Abdulla Awadh Abdulhabib

Many organisations attempt to improve their performance through innovation but innovative activities exert an undefined influence on police performance. Furthermore, studies on…

Abstract

Purpose

Many organisations attempt to improve their performance through innovation but innovative activities exert an undefined influence on police performance. Furthermore, studies on determining the role of creative leadership and knowledge sharing on the relationship between service innovation and police performance are scarce. Thus, the aforementioned relationship was empirically analysed in this study using creative leadership and knowledge sharing as moderating variables.

Design/methodology/approach

In this quantitative cross-sectional study, data were collected from 435 Ajman police employees using an online questionnaire. The hypothesised associations were tested using partial least squares structural equation modelling.

Findings

The statistical findings clearly demonstrated that service innovation favourably influenced the Ajman police performance. Creative leadership positively moderated the relationship between service innovation and police performance while knowledge sharing did not.

Research limitations/implications

The results presented a wide range of theoretical and practical implications. Police performance can be improved by promoting service innovation, which can be enhanced by creative leadership.

Originality/value

Empirical research that examined the connection between innovation and police performance is scarce. Additionally, the role of creative leadership and knowledge sharing in this relationship is unknown. Thus, this research aims to close the knowledge gap and provided data to support the hypotheses. This study is unique as these factors are used in police agencies.

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International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, vol. 40 no. 8
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0265-671X

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Article
Publication date: 30 June 2023

Mohammed Alosani and Hassan Al-Dhaafri

There is an assumption that innovative culture is considered to contribute to improving human resource management (HRM) practices. However, very little is known about this topic…

Abstract

Purpose

There is an assumption that innovative culture is considered to contribute to improving human resource management (HRM) practices. However, very little is known about this topic as well as innovations within the context of the government sector. Based on that, this study aims to investigate, theoretically and empirically, the impact of innovative culture on HRM practices with the moderating role of knowledge sharing in this association.

Design/methodology/approach

The data was obtained from government agencies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study used structural equation modelling to test the proposed hypotheses and SPSS to perform a preliminary analysis.

Findings

The findings show that innovative culture significantly and positively affects HRM practices. Moreover, knowledge sharing plays an important moderating role between innovative culture and HRM.

Research limitations/implications

The findings have several theoretical and practical implications. The study provides useful insights into the significance of innovative culture and knowledge sharing in stimulating HRM. The findings will help government agencies improve their employees’ capabilities by customising knowledge sharing and creating a culture that supports innovative activities within their agencies.

Originality/value

Private-sector organisations are concerned about factors that enhance innovative activities as one of the factors of development, improvement and enhancement of competitive advantage. However, in government, especially in the UAE, research into the part played by innovation remains uncommon, particularly into the role of knowledge sharing and innovative culture in enhancing HRM practices. To the best of the researchers’ knowledge, this is one of the pioneer studies to examine the impact of both innovative culture and knowledge sharing on HRM in a government environment context.

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International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences, vol. 15 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1756-669X

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Article
Publication date: 17 January 2023

Mohammed Saleh Alosani and Hassan Saleh Al-Dhaafri

The COVID-19 pandemic showed that public bodies need to develop their services in an innovative way. However, as a result of numerous difficulties and barriers, employees in such…

Abstract

Purpose

The COVID-19 pandemic showed that public bodies need to develop their services in an innovative way. However, as a result of numerous difficulties and barriers, employees in such agencies are hesitant to innovate. Knowledge sharing and an innovative culture are factors that can help raise innovation. However, empirical evidence is inadequate to demonstrate this claim, especially in the government sector. Thus, the aim of this study is to conduct an empirical analysis to study the impact of knowledge sharing and innovative culture on the service innovation of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE's) government agencies.

Design/methodology/approach

The data were obtained from government institutions in the UAE. The analyses were based on 193 responses retrieved from a survey questionnaire sent to 221 government agencies. The authors used structural equation modelling (SEM) and statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) to test the proposed hypotheses and do a preliminary study analysis.

Findings

The findings indicate that knowledge sharing has a significant and positive effect on service innovation. The innovative culture also moderates the relationship between knowledge sharing and service innovation.

Research limitations/implications

These results provide information that is useful to decision-makers and managers in government agencies by emphasising the importance of effective knowledge sharing and innovative culture in improving service innovation in these entities. These relationships amongst knowledge sharing, innovative culture and service innovation may provide a clue regarding how government agencies can promote knowledge sharing and innovative culture to sustain their innovation performance.

Originality/value

Private-sector organisations are concerned about factors that enhance innovative activities as one of the factors of development, improvement and enhancement of competitive advantage. However, in government, especially in the UAE, research into the role played by innovation remains uncommon, particularly in the role of knowledge sharing and innovative culture in building service innovation. Because of this, it was important to do research on this topic to close the gap and provide evidence to back it up.

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Management & Sustainability: An Arab Review, vol. 2 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2752-9819

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Article
Publication date: 20 October 2022

Mohammed Saleh Alosani, Hassan Saleh Al-Dhaafri and Nasr Mohammed Mousa

The purpose of this study is to empirically investigate the influence of innovation orientation, information sharing and service innovation in United Arab Emirates (UAE…

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to empirically investigate the influence of innovation orientation, information sharing and service innovation in United Arab Emirates (UAE) government institutions.

Design/methodology/approach

Using a convenient sample approach, data was obtained from the UAE government agencies. The various constructions were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling in SmartPLS.

Findings

The results show that innovation orientation has an impact on service innovation. Knowledge sharing also functions as a moderator in the link between innovation orientation and government service innovation.

Originality/value

This paper contributes both theoretically and practically. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, it is one of the first studies to examine direct correlations between innovation orientation and government service innovation, giving evidence of the moderating function of knowledge sharing in innovation orientation and service innovation.

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International Journal of Innovation Science, vol. 15 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1757-2223

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Article
Publication date: 28 September 2010

Afnan Mahmood Freije and Maysoon Nedham Awadh

The purpose of this paper is to determine the fatty acid composition of the edible snail Turbo coronatus from the Bahrain sea.

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to determine the fatty acid composition of the edible snail Turbo coronatus from the Bahrain sea.

Design/methodology/approach

Total lipid content was extracted and methyl esters of fatty acids (FAMEs) were prepared and analyzed by gas chromatography.

Findings

Gas‐liquid chromatography shows that saturated fatty acids (SFA) are the major forms of fatty acids, followed by polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA). The most abundant PUFA are linolenic acid (18:3n‐3), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA 20:5n‐3), linoleic acid (18:2n‐6), and arachidonic acid (ARA 20:4n‐6), the MUFA 16:1 (n‐7), and the SFA 16:0, 14:0, 18:0 and 20:0. The sum of EPA and DHA is 8.04 per cent. The n‐3/n‐6 fatty acids ratio approximately (2:1) is within the range of marine molluscs. The principle differences in the fatty acid composition of Turbo coronatus than most marine molluscs is their low DHA (0.23±0.01 per cent), low PUFA (40.92 per cent), and high SFA contents (49.25 per cent). The principle differences in the fatty acid composition of Turbo coronatus from most marine molluscs is their low DHA (0.23±0.01 per cent), low PUFA (40.92 per cent), and high SFA contents (49.25 per cent).

Research limitations/implications

The Turbo coronatus samples were collected from Shaikh Ebrahim Island; however, further studies regarding the fatty acid composition of Turbo coronatus from other locations are required.

Practical implications

The results suggest that Turbo coronatus feeds on bacteria‐enriched detritic matter as well as phytoplankton and algae. The low concentration of PUFA in relation to SFA in Turbo coronatus can be attributed to warm water, high salinity, and food availability.

Originality/value

The paper provides valuable information about the fatty acid contents in Turbo coronatus, and its feeding habits, and nutritional values.

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British Food Journal, vol. 112 no. 10
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0007-070X

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