Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Irfan ul Haq Author-Name: Riffat Faizan Title: Communication Within the Workplace: Systematic Review of Essentials of Communication Publication-Status: Published Abstract: Communication is the process of exchanging ideas, information, and messages with people within a specific timeframe. Communication can take several forms such as written, spoken, non-verbal, electronic, and so on. Effective communication is crucial in all contexts, including personal lives, education systems, businesses, and social gatherings. Efficient communication across all hierarchical levels inside an organization is crucial for the smooth operation of any firm. It serves as the fundamental factor in sustaining employees and reducing turnover. This paper provides a comprehensive explanation about the significance of communication as well as its relationship with employees' performance, job satisfaction, morale, and the overall culture of the company. The paper driven upon the literature demonstrates the impact of communication between employees, supervisors, and managers. It also examines the impact on the employee happiness, morale, attitude, and overall job satisfaction inside the organization. Efficient communication fosters trust, a positive organizational atmosphere, cultural acceptance, and streamlined procedures, all of which contribute to a thriving work environment. This research also emphasizes the role of workplace meetings in facilitating communication, which is governed by collective labor agreements in certain countries. Contrary to the widespread myth of poor communication within the firms, the research findings unveiled a different reality. A subset of the supervisors had effective communication skills, primarily relying on informal channels to get their communication materials. Keywords: Communication; workplace; organization Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies Pages: 1-18 Volume: 8 Issue: 2 Year: 2023 Month: October DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2023.203 File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/view/203 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/download/203/132 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:bau:ijabms:v:8:y:2023:i:2:id:203 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Harmandeep Kaur Title: The Impact of Occupational Stress on the Performance of Employees: Systematic Review Publication-Status: Published Abstract: The research investigates different levels of stress and anxiety caused by organizational factors and their impact on employee performance. The study reviews three scientific papers on employee stress and workplace performance. Various methods, theory tests, and approaches employed in the research papers are evaluated and compared to form the basis for the report's hypothesis. The report reviews and tests five hypotheses based on the underlying theme of the impact of organizational stress on employee performance. Based on secondary research, organizational stress is found to have a significant impact on employee performance. Time pressure is identified as a factor affecting employee performance, leading to negative productivity. A heavy workload and lack of motivation among employees are highlighted as factors influencing performance negatively. Job stress, particularly due to overworking, significantly affects employee wellness, with 97% reporting an impact. A substantial 99% of employees reported that job stress affected their performance during working hours. Time pressure is identified as a major issue significantly and adversely affecting employee performance. Factors like work-related stress and a lack of clarity regarding work responsibilities influence employee performance in the occupational setting. The research finds that organizational stress, influenced by factors such as time pressure, workload, and motivation, has a considerable impact on employee performance. The study emphasizes the importance of addressing these stressors to enhance employee wellness and productivity in the workplace. Keywords: Occupational stress; employee performance; time pressure; negative productivity; motivation; overwork; stress; work-related stress; lack of clarity Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies Pages: 19-34 Volume: 8 Issue: 2 Year: 2023 Month: October DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2023.204 File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/view/204 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/download/204/133 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:bau:ijabms:v:8:y:2023:i:2:id:204 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Swapna Jose Author-Name: Harmandeep Kaur Title: Impact of Distinct Stressors on the Organizational Commitment of Employees in Service Industries Publication-Status: Published Abstract: The study examines how distinct stressors impact the organizational commitment of employees in service industries within emerging economies. The systematic review spans the last five decades to address the research problem, with a focus on analyzing literature from the past decade. A bibliometric analysis was conducted, incorporating 38 articles, and supplemented by 18 open-ended interviews using convenience and quota sampling methods. The interpretational review revealed that specific organizational stressors exhibit a significant positive correlation with normative commitment (=0.93), a moderate relationship with continuance commitment (=0.58), and a weak positive relationship with affective commitment (=0.41). The outcomes of the systematic review confirm that organizational stressors influence the organizational commitment of males and females differently. Notably, males tend to demonstrate higher normative commitment, while females exhibit higher affective and continuance commitment. The results further affirm that factors such as task demands, workload, and organizational politics predominantly impact males, whereas females are commonly influenced by family issues, personal matters, and personality clashes. Lastly, the repercussions of stress differ between genders, with males showing a higher prevalence of behavioral symptoms (48%), and females displaying psychological and emotional symptoms (59%). Keywords: Affective commitment; normative commitment; continuance commitment; organisational stressors; gender; service sector Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies Pages: 35-52 Volume: 8 Issue: 2 Year: 2023 Month: October DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2023.205 File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/view/205 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/download/205/134 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:bau:ijabms:v:8:y:2023:i:2:id:205 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Emrullah TEKİN Title: The Internationalization of Higher Education and The International Student Phenomenon in Türkiye: An Assessment in The Context of Legal Regulations Introduced Since 2000 Publication-Status: Published Abstract: This study examines the transformation of the legal and regulatory framework governing the internationalization of higher education and international students in Türkiye, with particular emphasis on the period after 2000. It situates recent reforms within a broader historical trajectory extending from the growing presence of international students in the 1960s to the initial institutional and legislative measures adopted during the 1980s and 1990s. Drawing on relevant legislation, implementing regulations, Official Gazette records, and the related literature, the study reviews the principal legal arrangements introduced during the 2010s. These include legislation concerning the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities, foreigners and international protection, international labour, Türkiye Scholarships, joint degree programmes, residence permits, and international students’ access to employment. The findings indicate that Türkiye has gradually moved from a limited and fragmented regulatory approach towards a broader framework addressing institutional coordination, scholarships, residence, family unity, labour-market participation, and post-graduation employment. These reforms have contributed to strengthening the internationalization of Turkish higher education and enhancing Türkiye’s attractiveness as a study destination. Nevertheless, the existing framework remains insufficient in certain respects when compared with leading international student-hosting countries. The study therefore emphasizes the need for a more coherent, comprehensive, and rights-sensitive international student policy. Keywords: Internationalization of higher education; International students; Legal regulation Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies Pages: 53-63 Volume: 8 Issue: 2 Year: 2023 Month: October DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2023.206 File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/view/206 File-Function: Abstract page File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://journal.bauderpress.org.tr/index.php/ijabms/article/download/206/135 File-Function: Full text File-Format: application/pdf Handle: RePEc:bau:ijabms:v:8:y:2023:i:2:id:206