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on Information and Communication Technologies |
| By: | Giorgio Brunello (University of Padova); Désirée Rückert (European Investment Bank); Christoph T. Weiss (European Investment Bank); Patricia Wruuck (German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action) |
| Abstract: | Using firm-level data covering 25 EU countries, the UK and the US and a difference-in-differences approach, we show that employers adopting advanced digital technologies reduce their investment in training per employee. Compared to non-adapting firms, this reduction is negligible on impact but increases to -11.3 and -13.8 percent of the pre-treatment mean two and three years after adoption. It can be decomposed into two contrasting effects: the increase in the probability of investing in training and the reduction in investment by firms with positive training. We argue that a candidate reason for the decline in investment in training per employee is that the use of advanced digital technologies and employee training are substitutes in production, implying that an increase in the former negatively affects the marginal productivity of the latter. Our findings point to challenges in realizing high levels of firm-sponsored training for employees in increasingly digital economies. |
| Keywords: | Digital Technologies, Investment in Employee Training. |
| Date: | 2024–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pad:wpaper:0315 |
| By: | Dr Chinnasamy Agamudai Malarvizhi (Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, 63100, Selangor, Malaysia Author-2-Name: Theshmah Janarthanan Nambiar Author-2-Workplace-Name: Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, 63100, Selangor, Malaysia Author-3-Name: Author-3-Workplace-Name: Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | "Objective - The human resources (HR) teams in information technology (IT) organizations have begun adopting AI solutions to enhance workforce management, improve communication, and increase productivity, given the emergence of remote and hybrid working models. Methodology/Technique - These calls for further research into the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on employee performance in IT firms in Malaysia, particularly in the context of remote and hybrid work. Hence, this study aims to examine how AI-based platforms, such as automated performance appraisals, employee engagement tools, and virtual collaboration services, affect work productivity, job satisfaction, and overall morale. Findings - The independent variables of work-life balance, communication satisfaction, and organizational support are examined via convenience sampling. The three exogenous variables are linked to a single endogenous variable, employee performance. Moreover, the research investigates the limitations and potential of these resources in remote or hybrid settings by assessing their impact on organizational culture, employee relations, and well-being. Novelty - This empirical work aims to aggregate and analysis empirical information on the risks involved in AI-driven hybrid working environments. The elicited data could be used to develop an AI-driven tool to assist workers and employers in recognizing, assessing, and mitigating risks. Existing legislation should be analyzed to determine how HR technology can reinforce guidelines to safeguard remote workers. Type of Paper - Empirical" |
| Keywords: | Remote and hybrid working, AI tools, Work-life balance, Organizational support, Communication Satisfaction, Employee performance |
| JEL: | M1 M15 |
| Date: | 2026–03–31 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jmmr357 |
| By: | Ogurcova, Ilona |
| Abstract: | The efficiency and quality of healthcare services increasingly depend on the application of advanced governance, risk management, and control models. Internal audit, when conducted in line with international professional standards, has the potential to act not only as a control mechanism but also as a strategic partner contributing to organizational resilience and value creation. In 2024, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) introduced the Global Internal Audit Standards, strengthening the emphasis on professionalism, independence, competence, and strategic alignment of the internal audit function across all sectors, including the public healthcare system. This article examines the challenges of applying these global standards within the Lithuanian healthcare sector, focusing on a specific regulatory requirement that mandates medical or health sciences education for the head of internal audit (the so-called internal medical audit). Through a systematic analysis of the Global Internal Audit Standards, national legislation on public sector internal audit, and sector-specific regulations issued by the Ministry of Health, the study identifies a fundamental normative tension between international audit professionalism and sectoral qualification restrictions. The article argues that internal audit effectiveness derives primarily from professional audit competencies, independence, and risk-based methodologies rather than from subject-specific clinical education. Drawing on an analogy with information technology audits, the analysis demonstrates that complex, knowledge-intensive sectors can be audited effectively through professional internal auditors who engage subject matter experts without compromising objectivity. The findings suggest that the current regulatory model risks professional isolation of healthcare auditors, reduced audit value, weakened organizational resilience, and inefficient allocation of scarce healthcare resources. The article concludes that aligning national healthcare audit regulation with the Global Internal Audit Standards would strengthen governance, enhance risk management, and enable internal audit to function as an integral component of professional management and innovation within healthcare institutions. |
| Date: | 2026–01–29 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:socarx:sav3b_v1 |
| By: | Boero, Riccardo (NILU - the Climate and Environmental Research Institute); Las Heras Hernández, Miguel (NILU - The Climate and Environmental Research Institute); Guerreiro, Cristina |
| Abstract: | Recent advances in digital technologies create opportunities to support circular economy strategies for mass-produced consumer and industrial goods. Building on the CE-RISE project, this study evaluates how Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and related digital innovations can improve circular outcomes across selected value chains. We combine secondary data analysis of production and trade statistics with a PRISMA 2020-compliant systematic review and meta-analysis of published evidence. The empirical scope covers heat pumps, PV panels, printers, ICT equipment, and batteries. We report baseline material flows and circularity indicators for Europe (2010-2023), highlight differences between the EU27 and non-EU Europe (CH/NO/TR), and quantify a DPP scenario with confidence intervals. For the EU27 in 2023, current circularity is 15.5% and the DPP scenario implies 45.6% (95% CI: 29.2-62.0), corresponding to potential savings of 52.3 Mt and EUR 64.7 bn (95% CI: 23.8-80.8 Mt; EUR 29.5-100.0 bn). We also provide a proxy estimate of refurbishment-related employment exposure based on Eurostat production value per employee in NACE J. The paper provides an evidence-informed baseline for estimating DPP-enabled gains and for monitoring future policy impacts. |
| Date: | 2026–01–18 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:socarx:qetgy_v1 |
| By: | A. de Costa (University of Moratuwa); Vathsala Wickramasinghe (University of Moratuwa) |
| Abstract: | The objectives of the study were to investigate 1) whether paternalistic leadership affects exploitative and exploratory innovation, and 2) whether intrinsic motivation and environmental dynamism moderate the direct effects of paternalistic leadership on exploitative and exploratory innovation. The study was conducted in Sri Lanka by taking a sample of respondents from the information technology sector. The results indicate a notable distinction between the factors driving exploitative and exploratory innovation. Both types of innovations are significantly affected by paternalistic leadership. However, it has a positive influence on exploitation while it has a negative influence on exploration. Intrinsic motivation significantly predicts only the exploratory innovation, while environmental dynamism significantly predicts only the exploitative innovation. This divergence can be explained by the inherent differences in the nature of these two types of innovation. Overall, this research advances theoretical understanding and provides practical guidance. |
| Keywords: | Employee motivation, Leadership and innovation, Innovation performance, Innovation management, Leadership styles, Environmental dynamism, Intrinsic motivation, Exploratory innovation, Exploitative innovation, Paternalistic leadership |
| Date: | 2026–01 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05479919 |