UCP Journal of Business Perspectives

Second Generation Gender Bias in Female Lawyers: Causes, Consequences, and Remedies

Shumaila Mazhar Khan — 2024-08-20

Objective: Focusing upon second-generation gender bias (2GGB) as the primary cause of gender discrimination in the legal profession, current research is intended to investigate the causes of 2GGB at the workplace, how female lawyers are affected, and how they are handling the effects of this phenomenon.

Methodology: The study is based upon an interpretivist approach conducted through semi-structured interviews with 15 lady lawyers having at least five years of litigation experience in the courts of law.

Findings: The data analysis indicated three main themes: structural, social, and personal issues causing 2GGB hindering female lawyers' career progression and development. There is little exclusive evidence elucidating the occurrence and prevalence of 2GGB in female lawyers in emerging economies in Asia.

Value: It can be considered a pioneer qualitative work is highlighting this concept in the patriarchal perspective of the emerging society. The current study results will augment the overall theoretical understanding of this more recent and subtle conception among female lawyers.

Social Media Usage by Teenager and Adult Students and Its Impact on Their Academic Performance and Mental Health: A Post COVID19 Comparative Analysis

Masooma Batool — 2024-08-20

Based on parents’ and psychologists’ concerns over the young generation's excessive use of social media, this research examines its effect on teenagers' and adult students’ academic performance and mental health after the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. The researchers collected data from students studying at public and private educational institutions through convenience sampling techniques. Structural analyses indicated significant adverse effects of social media usage on students’ mental health. In specific ways, it has been found to increase students' academic productivity, both teenagers and adults, allowing them to expand their scope of learning. This study has explored the societal impact of excessive reliance on unregulated social media platforms, leading to notable shifts in behavior including increased social isolation, diminished empathy, and various physical health complications. Recognizing and addressing the detrimental effects of the aforementioned factors will prove advantageous for both parents and teachers, as it will help to curtail excessive reliance on social media.

Impact of Participative Leadership Style on Employee's Performance: Mediating Role of Employee Learning

MAHNOOR MAHNOOR — 2024-08-20

This study is based on finding the Impact of leadership styles on employee performance, and it mainly discusses the participative leadership style. The objective of this study is to understand the impact of participative leadership style on employee performance. We used mediation in the shape of employee learning, which is a novelty of our study. The objective of our research is to check whether participative leadership is beneficial for educational institutions. The study also investigates employee learning in institutions when the participative leadership style is practiced and checks whether the performance of employees improves or not. The study was based on a quantitative approach, and data was collected personally through a well-structured questionnaire and survey in educational institutions in the Punjab region of Pakistan. Our respondents were explicitly the staff of that institution. We used different statistical tools to analyze our results and interpretation. Our findings indicate that participative leadership style has a positive and significant impact on employee performance. We also offer some practical recommendations regarding the participative leadership style. This research contributes by bridging the theory and practice, providing an understanding of leadership patterns and resulting performance improvement in educational settings.

Should a Conventional Bank Open an Islamic Branch? The Financial Efficiency Analysis

Sumera Iqbal — 2024-08-20

In recent years, a notable trend of conventional banks establishing Islamic branches has been observed. The primary driver behind this rise in Islamic branch openings appears to be the public's growing interest in halal business practices and transactions. Additionally, the State Bank's shift towards promoting Islamic finance has further incentivized conventional banks to expand their Islamic banking offerings. However, the senior management of these dual banking institutions is primarily concerned with maximizing their financial benefits and profits. As such, they are focused on determining which type of branch, Islamic or conventional, is more conducive to the profitability and efficiency of their organization. The present study aims to investigate the factors that make Islamic branches more beneficial compared to their conventional counterparts. To this end, the researchers will analyze secondary data from both banking sectors and apply regression analysis to examine the differences in the drivers of profitability and efficiency between Islamic and conventional branches.

Fintech, Financial Inclusion, and Income Inequality

Muhammad Irfan — 2024-08-20

The primary objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between fintech, financial inclusion, and income disparity. We used OLS regression on panel data for 2011, 2013, and 2017 from 93 nations. Mobile phones for bill payments served as an indicator of fintech, while account ownership, savings, and borrowing from established financial institutions were used to gauge financial inclusion. The research shows that the use of fintech, the expansion of access to financial services, and the narrowing of the income gap exist. The findings also emphasize the importance of financial inclusion as a primary factor in how fintech helps reduce income inequality. The study also highlights the significance of R&D spending innovation in successfully deploying Fintech and financial inclusion initiatives to reduce income inequality. The findings as a whole point to the importance of increased access to innovative financial services in reducing income disparities. Fintech and financial inclusion are potent instruments for fostering economic parity, since they expand people's access to resources to meet their financial needs.