Purpose: This study assesses the role of organizational AI capabilities (AIC) in framing employees' innovative work behavior (IWB) and their subsequent effect on sustainable firm performance (SFP). In addition, the role of environmental dynamism (ED) was also assessed on the relationship between AIC and IWB pursuant to SFP. Design/methodology/approach: We collected data from managerial-level employees working in the pharmaceutical industry across Pakistan. A validated survey questionnaire was circulated using snowball sampling technique, and partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was applied to the data collected from 366 respondents. After confirming the reliability and validity of the model, we assessed the robustness of the results through linearity, endogeneity and unobserved heterogeneity tests. Findings: The results of the study indicate that AIC significantly influences IWB and SFP. The moderation-mediation analysis confirms the importance of both the direct and indirect effects of ED on the relationship between AIC and SFP, as well as the role of ED in enhancing IWB among employees in the pharmaceutical industry. Originality/value: This study provides significant insights in advancing sustainable development through technological innovation, considering ED among the pharmaceutical industry within the developing economies having identical technological, sectoral and environmental concerns.

This research examines the factors influencing the performance of Islamic banks in Southeast Asia (SEA) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regions. It focuses on three key areas: corporate governance (CG), Shari’ah supervisory board (SSB) mechanisms, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure. This research employed rigorous panel data regression analysis, covering data from 79 Islamic banks spanning the years 2012 to 2021. This analytical approach revealed intricate connections between CG practices, SSB mechanisms, CSR disclosure, and bank performance. Strong CG and SSB mechanisms, in conjunction with robust CSR disclosure, positively impacted Islamic bank performance. These factors facilitated value creation, accountability, and stability, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. This underscores the significance of enhancing CG, SSB mechanisms, and CSR disclosure to bolster transparency and trust within the Islamic banking sector. Collaborative efforts among regulators, investors, and creditors are imperative for enforcing regulations, formulating CSR guidelines, and strengthening governance. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of CG practices, their impact, and the role of CSR disclosure in Islamic banks. It offers valuable insights for stakeholders and enhances comprehension of these mechanisms within the context of the SEA and GCC regions.

This study investigates the impact of foreign workers on labour productivity within the manufacturing industry of Malaysia. The study utilized panel data from 297 manufacturing firms registered with the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), covering the ten-year period from 2008 to 2017, and analysed it using static panel data regression to measure the effect of foreign workers on labour productivity. The findings of the study indicate that the employment of foreign workers, particularly those with low skills, has a negative impact on labour productivity. Low-skilled foreign workers often possess a restricted level of education and skills that may not be compatible with the demands of modern industries. Consequently, they may face challenges in adjusting to novel technologies, procedures, or intricate assignments, thereby impeding their overall productivity. It can be concluded that the employment of low-skilled foreign workers in Malaysia's manufacturing sector negatively affects labour productivity. The limited education and skills of these workers hinder their ability to adapt to new technologies and complex tasks, leading to diminished productivity levels. The findings are useful in highlighting to regulators, employers, and workers the effect of foreign workers on labour productivity. The study implies that necessary skills should be provided to low-skilled foreign workers. By enhancing their skills, these workers can better meet the demands of modern industries and contribute more effectively to the manufacturing sector in Malaysia.

This study evaluates the influences of organizational commitment components on job satisfaction and job performance among Islamic boarding school (IBS) teachers. It also aimed to decide the mediating effect of job satisfaction on the relationship between organizational commitment and job performance. This comparative study compares the path coefficient between exogenous and endogenous constructs based on respondents’ countries, Malaysia and Indonesia. Through a simple random sampling, the data were gathered from 247 respondents. The analysis was conducted through partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approaches (measurement model, structural model, and multi-group analysis). The measurement model informed that the obtained data was valid and reliable. The structural model examination reports that normative and continuance commitment strongly predict job satisfaction. Similarly, continuance commitment and job satisfaction are significant predictors of job performance. As a mediator, job satisfaction successfully mediates the relationships between continuance commitment and job performance and between normative commitment and job performance. No significant differences emerge from the multi-group analysis results between IBS teachers from Kedah (Malaysia) and Jambi (Indonesia), regarding all direct paths between the constructs. This article provides knowledge contributions from Indonesia and Malaysia, in the context of Islamic education.

This study emphasizes the value of innovation in improving performance by examining the relationship between organizational performance, innovation, and Total Quality Management (TQM) in Jordanian industrial small and medium enterprises (SMEs). We selected the 381 prospective respondents, including managers, engineers, and technicians who make decisions, from the sampling framework using the standard random sampling technique. The study provided the self-managed questionnaires to the selected respondents, who replied within the allotted period. We obtained 344 valid answers after a few weeks. This study used the Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modeling (CB-SEM) method, as the model under examination was derived from established theories from previous studies. The study utilized IBM-SPSS-AMOS 25.0 to construct and assess hypotheses. Additionally, we examined the fitness, reliability, and validity of the constructs using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The findings suggest that all constructs demonstrated excellent fit, reliability, and validity, supporting their suitability for further analysis. The results showed that total quality management practices have a statistically significant effect on both the mediating role (innovation) and the performance of the organization when the mediator is present. The results showed that the mediating role (innovation) has a statistically significant impact on organizational performance in institutions. The impact of total quality management methods on organizational performance was not statistically significant.