Career incentives, career deterrents, and cultural blocks: An investigation of factors impacting female Emirati students’ perceptions of tourism

Griffin, Mamie; Hodgson, Renata; Sivam, Sathya

doi:10.1080/15332845.2021.1923945

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“…Using SEM-PLS, the results imply positive and signi cant links between Omanis' social perception and youth unemployment. This is con rmed by (Gri n et al, 2021), who conclude that the negative social attitude towards some employment opportunities impacts the youth's unemployment rate. Furthermore, the attained ndings demonstrate a signi cant relationship between the cost of migrants and the unemployment of Omani youths.…”

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Society, Cost of Migrants, and Digital Economy impact on Unemployment of Omani Youth’s: An Empirical investigation of The Gender Moderate Role

Abdelfattah,

Balushi,

Alawi

et al. 2023

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This study aims to shed light on the situation of unemployment in the Sultanate of Oman in the context of the global and national economic shift toward digital technology. In this study, the topic of youth unemployment was examined from a variety of angles, such as social perception, the cost of migrants, and the effect of the digital economy on employment opportunities. The mild impact of gender on the variables under investigation is also examined in this research. The study has applied the quantitative approach. The data was collected from Omani youths through the adopted questionnaire. A total of 312 responses were received for further analysis SPSS and Partial Least Squares (PLS) were used to analyse the data. This study demonstrated how social perception has a significant impact on Omani youth. Youth unemployment is also strongly impacted by the cost of migrant labor. As well as, the digital economy is significantly influencing youth employment opportunities. On the other hand, the association between social perception and unemployment among Omani youth is considerably influenced by the mild effect of gender. This study contributes significantly to the current knowledge of the factors influencing unemployment in the Sultanate of Oman. The research models may also be used to establish new initiatives, develop programs, and establish policies on the labour market to reduce the unemployment rate among the youth of the Sultanate of Oman.

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Society, Cost of Migrants, and Digital Economy impact on Unemployment of Omani Youth’s: An Empirical investigation of The Gender Moderate Role

Abdelfattah,

Balushi,

Alawi

et al. 2023

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“…Although the literature recommends female education and employment as part of a successful nationalization strategy (Al-Waqfi and Abdalla Al-faki, 2015;Albejaidi and Nair, 2019;Rutledge et al, 2011), our review reflects the need to augment the current studies by identifying mechanisms that effectively integrate women into nationalization initiatives. The main streams/themes investigate the role of cultural factors in inhibiting female employment (Elbanna et al, 2020;Gallant and Pounder, 2008;Ghouse et al, 2021;Griffin et al, 2021;Rutledge and Madi, 2017), talent management and integration in the national workforce (Al Jawali et al, 2022;Rutledge et al, 2011), cultural stereotypes (Belwal and Belwal, 2017;Sidani and Al Ariss, 2014), and the limitations of the current education systems in empowering women's employment, particularly in private sector organizations (Albejaidi and Nair, 2019;Belwal et al, 2019;Patterson et al, 2021;Salih, 2010). A dominant research stream examines the effect of quota practices on improving women's representation in the national workforce.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Third, we note that this stream of research advocates the importance of normative behavior by organizations and signifies the need to revise and update the social contract in addressing nationalization strategies by enhancing education systems and addressing biases and nationals’ perceptions about vocational education and blue-collar jobs (Bosbait and Wilson, 2005; Gallant and Pounder, 2008; Griffin et al ., 2021; Tlaiss and Al Waqfi, 2020). These studies acknowledge that the GCC governments provide their nationals with well-remunerated undemanding public sector jobs as part of the social contract to distribute wealth (Bank, 2016).…”

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Development of Gulf Cooperation Council human resources: an evidence-based review of workforce nationalization

Elbanna

Obeidat

Younis

et al. 2023

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PurposeThis study aimed to contribute to the field of Human Resource Management (HRM) by providing a critical review of existing scholarly research and a thematic analysis of the workforce nationalization domain in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. To strengthen the literature on this topic, it seeks to identify key gaps and areas for further exploration.Design/methodology/approachA two-step systematic research methodology (qualitative and quantitative) and a thematic analysis of empirical and theoretical studies were used in this study. The quantitative review was conducted using a predesigned coding framework.FindingsThe study identified and discussed four perspectives of workforce nationalization in the GCC countries. These were (1) the conceptualization of workforce nationalization; (2) the role of institutional policies in achieving it; (3) the practices and outcomes of nationalization efforts and (4) the impact of gender and women in the nationalization process.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has several limitations, which the authors have addressed by proposing several future research avenues. For example, the reviewed studies are skewed toward certain countries (e.g. UAE and Saudi Arabia), which limits the generalizability of their findings.Practical implicationsA more comprehensive definition of nationalization, development of qualitative and quantitative measures to enhance HRM practices and outcomes, and the identification of alternative approaches to improve the employment of locals are emphasized as needs. Additionally, revised measures and mechanisms to rectify negative perceptions about entitlement and the revision of policies to integrate females in the national labor force are suggested.Originality/valueWorkforce nationalization initiatives in the GCC region offer a unique and rich research phenomenon replete with managerial, organizational, economic and political dilemmas. The investigation of this phenomenon would profoundly enlighten employers, policymakers and scholars.

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“…They did however report that individuals who had one or more immediate family members working in the UAE’s private sector were more likely to consider this sector themselves. Griffin et al (2021, 473) observed that while undergraduate female Emiratis are not closed to “the idea of tourism as a career,” societal sentiment (specifically: “working in tourism clashes with Emirati cultural and religious values”) ultimately outweighed “all other perceptions about tourism” and as such continue to “impede the entry and participation” of nationals to this sector (Griffin et al, 2021: 492).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Tour guides with higher levels of such intelligence were found to have more effective coping strategies for dealing with the stress-related issues that arise from this job. While such stresses are not likely to be present in the classic public sector, it is the view of some prospective recruits to the tourism sector that it is an interesting area to work in (e.g., Griffin et al, 2021: 488). Many undergraduates report that, all other things being equal, they would prefer an interesting job and one that matches the subject they were focusing on at university (Rutledge and Madi, 2017).…”

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The tour guide role in the United Arab Emirates: Emiratisation, satisfaction and retention

Rutledge

2022

Tourism and Hospitality Research

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This paper examines the job satisfaction levels of national tour guides in the United Arab Emirates. In-depth interviews (n = 34) and a questionnaire (n = 63), incorporating Job Satisfaction Survey dimensions alongside context-specific ones, were used to assess continuance intentions in relation to career development opportunities and societal sentiment on the ‘appropriateness’ of this vocational role. While the nature of the job and promotional opportunities strengthened continuance intentions, stigma towards nationals working in the tourism sector reduced such intentions. A recommendation that fits with the UAE’s goal of better utilising indigenous human capital is to augment the hands-on aspect of the job with academically orientated tasks including archiving, curation and research and thus, raise this role’s status.

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Career incentives, career deterrents, and cultural blocks: An investigation of factors impacting female Emirati students’ perceptions of tourism

Cited by 7 publications

References 38 publications

Society, Cost of Migrants, and Digital Economy impact on Unemployment of Omani Youth’s: An Empirical investigation of The Gender Moderate Role

Society, Cost of Migrants, and Digital Economy impact on Unemployment of Omani Youth’s: An Empirical investigation of The Gender Moderate Role

Development of Gulf Cooperation Council human resources: an evidence-based review of workforce nationalization

The tour guide role in the United Arab Emirates: Emiratisation, satisfaction and retention

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