Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Riffat Faizan Author-Name: Irfan ul Haq Author-Name: Adnan Faridi Author-Name: Akhtar Baloch Title: Occupational Stress and Workplace Creativity (WPC): Understanding the Relationship Publication-Status: Published Abstract: This study aims to investigate stress-related issues and Workplace Creativity (WPC) concept. Various direct and indirect contributing factors interlinked with the stress and Workplace Creativity (WPC) is examined, specifically during and post COVID-19. Wide range of research investigated the relationship between stress and Workplace creativity (WPC) and found mixed results, showing both significantly constructive and destructive effects on the employee’s professional as well as professional life. Examining the extensive literature review, this study takes one more step toward providing strategies for dealing with the stressors resulting from continuous and consistent work-from-home. It provides the practical strategies to deal with behavioral, psychological, and emotional struggles of the professionals workplace creativity while associated with different sectors. Time management, which is a critical factor, has been discussed to tackle the burnout at Workplace creativity (WPC). In addition to that, this study provides quick practical tips for improving the individual’s well-being. Lastly, we report limitations and future directions for the researchers. Keywords: stress; eustress; workplace creativity (WPC); COVID 19 Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies Pages: 1-10 Volume: 7 Issue: 2 Year: 2022 Month: October DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2022.207 File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/view/207 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/download/207/137 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:bau:ijabms:v:7:y:2022:i:2:id:207 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Irfan ul Haq Author-Name: Riffat Faizan Title: Role and Effectiveness of Five-Performance Indicators (Price, Dependability, Speed, Quality & Flexibility) in Attaining Competitive Edge in the Aviation Industry Publication-Status: Published Abstract: The present research investigation aims to evaluate the significance and effectiveness of key five performance indicators (Price, dependability, speed, quality & flexibility) for gaining the competitive advantage in the aviation industry. This is to evaluate and examine the operations management activities undertaken by selected case study and how these indicators facilitate the organization in achieving its goal. In this research the case study of British Airways is taken so that the operation management activities are scrutinize and check the relationship between the competitive advantage and the operation management activities that are currently held inside the organisation. The importance of competitive advantage, operation management and the role of five performance indicators are discussed in detail. The previous empirical research and literature review is included to provide the insight about the topic and research query. The research investigates the preferences of management, the market condition, the comments, opinions and experiences from our respondents. The main aspect is to find out that is there exist a strong relationship or not between the operation activities and the competitive advantage therefore two hypotheses are considered, null and alternative hypothesis respectively. Each hypothesis has been validated by questionnaire response submitted by the respondents of British Airways. "Interpretive philosophy" is considered for the present investigation to design "descriptive" approach. The study by nature is cross sectional with the sample size of 165 participants, including employees working t Heathrow, St. James's London - Piccadilly, and headquarter of British Airways respectively along with the random consumers in order to establish the correlation between selected variables of the research study. The sample size is above 30 employees therefore interpretation and analysis of the research findings is done through Z-test. Recommendation for the future improvement is given after conclusion, based on the results generated through statistical tool. Keywords: five-performance indicators; aviation industry; price; quality; dependability; flexibility; speed Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies Pages: 11-51 Volume: 7 Issue: 2 Year: 2022 Month: October DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2022.208 File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/view/208 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/download/208/138 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:bau:ijabms:v:7:y:2022:i:2:id:208 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Nhu Nguyen Title: Human Resource Plan for Franchise Businesses – Critical Case Analysis of Labour Shortage and Surplus Publication-Status: Published Abstract: This paper analyzes how an organization of any size can safely forecast future surplus, shortage, and equilibrium provided with information the organization currently holds.  It is that simple.   This simple technique will enhance the future forecast of the organization addressing a more straightforward path to prevent labour shortage or surplus.   This technique can forecast the equilibrium of the company following the changing trend.    Applying these simple steps by following the Human Resources Planning model will enhance future business decision-making and inform the human resources department of the number of new hires an organization will be required to consider in the coming years.  Four quantitative and two qualitative techniques applied to forecast the demand for human resources. The HRP model is a powerful forecasting tool for every business and very interesting findings discovered in this report.  Keywords: HR planning; labor shortage; surplus; strategic management Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies Pages: 52-60 Volume: 7 Issue: 2 Year: 2022 Month: October DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2022.209 File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/view/209 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/download/209/139 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:bau:ijabms:v:7:y:2022:i:2:id:209 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Akhtar Baloch Author-Name: Adnan Faridi Author-Name: Riffat Faizan Author-Name: Irfan ul Haq Title: The Impact of Destination Image on Marketing and Branding Tourist Destination in Developing Country Publication-Status: Published Abstract: This research critically investigates marketing and branding being affected by the destination image at Swat, Pakistan. The research investigates the concepts of destination image and destination marketing at Swat. For this purpose, previous empirical research (theories and models) related to the aforementioned concepts were critically examined. Moreover, the functional relationship between destination branding and destination marketing is examined. In addition to that, one-size fit approach is considered to measure its validity in case of Swat tourism. The research design used in this study is cross-sectional and mix method research methodology has been used to investigate the correlation between research variables. Close-ended survey questionnaire and open-ended interviews were used as key research instruments by researcher. The findings revealed that there is strong functional relationship between destination branding, destination marketing, and destination image. Furthermore, it is evident that strategic management approach and marketing is essential for the success of tourism destination. There is also strong evidence that individual and marketer's contribution in close collaboration is significant for the growth and expansion of Swat as tourism destination. In addition to that, this research investigation revealed that one-size fit approach cannot be used at Swat. The recommendations are given at the end based on the present findings and suggestions are made to the future researchers to include in their respective studies to have more concrete and precise results. Keywords: tourism; marketing; destination branding; strategic management Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies Pages: 61-91 Volume: 7 Issue: 2 Year: 2022 Month: October DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2022.210 File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/view/210 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/download/210/140 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:bau:ijabms:v:7:y:2022:i:2:id:210 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Hakkı Odabaş Author-Name: İmran Arıtı Erdem Title: Cooperation in Voluntary Tax Compliance and International Compliance Assurance Programme (ICAP) Publication-Status: Published Abstract: The problem of taxpayers' tax compliance has existed since taxes first appeared on the historical stage. Tax compliance, which can be expressed in the most general sense as the fulfillment of taxpayers' obligations, is an important factor that should be evaluated in the background of tax losses and evasion. Since almost all states rely heavily on taxes as a source of public revenue, they have consistently sought to find measures to guarantee this compliance. Studies that focus at the responses of taxpayers to taxes and research into the underlying causes of tax incompatibility in this context. Based on this research, the concept of taxpayers' voluntary compliance has recently gained attention as a means of assuring tax compliance. It may be claimed that the International Compliance Assurance Programme (ICAP) developed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is one of the most recent among several concepts and strategies to secure voluntary compliance. ICAP was developed utilising experience gained from "cooperative compliance" programs that have been in place for a while in some countries, focusing on the increase of cooperation between the taxpayer and the tax administration to ensure taxpayers' voluntary compliance with taxes. On the other hand, it represents the first effort and varies from the aforementioned domestic practices in that it brings compliance and cooperation to the international scale. In this respect, examining the background and current practice of ICAP, which is still in the pilot stage, together with its theoretical background is of great importance in terms of evaluating the future of the concept of cooperative compliance and making predictions about its development in the international arena. Keywords: tax compliance; cooperative compliance; tax evasion; tax avoidance Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies Pages: 92-97 Volume: 7 Issue: 2 Year: 2022 Month: October DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2022.211 File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/view/211 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/download/211/141 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:bau:ijabms:v:7:y:2022:i:2:id:211