Browsing by Author "Dirik, D"

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    A SCOPING REVIEW ON GENERATION Z'S LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND EXPECTATIONS
    Dirik, D; Aktan, A; Atesci, Ö
    For contemporary leadership and workplace, the entry of Generation Z, those born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, presents both challenges and opportunities. Gen-Z represents the latest generation to enter workforce and with their numbers increasing, they will soon overtake key leadership positions in the workforce. In the meantime, their leadership expectations, preferences, and leadership styles are displaying marked differences from other generational cohorts in the labor market, and these are evolving along with the realities of the new world of work shaped by rapidly emerging technologies. This study provides a current literature review on Gen-Z and leadership nexus and complements this qualitative approach with a bibliometric analysis of the evidence on the topic. We provide a thematic map of the existing literature on Gen-Z and leadership by demonstrating key research areas, trending topics while identifying the most forthcoming leadership styles and preferences for Gen-Z members, and areas worthy of future investigation. 146 papers that are indexed in Scopus are included in the analysis without any temporal restrictions. Using VOSviewer and Biblioshiny, the research identified key publication trends, influential authors, contributing regions, most cited research and thematic trends. Our findings reveal a significant growth in research over the last five years and highlight a strong preference for some leadership approaches such as transformational leadership among Generation Z. Research highlights the importance of tailored educational programs, and the need for innovative HR practices to foster retention and job satisfaction. Additionally, the research emphasizes the psychosocial resilience of Generation Z in facing career-related challenges.
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    Leader Power Bases and Organizational Outcomes: The Role of Perceived Organizational Politics
    Dirik, D; Eryilmaz, I
    Followers' perceptions of organizational politics have the potential to impact the way they react to the influence of their leaders. The present study of 380 white collars investigated how followers' perceptions of organizational politics moderated the relationships found between the leaders' use of social power, and the followers' contextual performance and job satisfaction. According to the findings, personal power more positively correlates with job satisfaction and contextual performance than positional power. The leaders' use of positional power is associated with lower levels of job satisfaction among followers when they perceive higher levels of organizational politics. Moreover, leaders' use of both positional and personal power is associated with lower levels of contextual performance when followers' perceptions of organizational politics are high.
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    A phenomenological study on psychological resilience of aircraft rescue and fire fighting professionals
    Eryilmaz, I; Dirik, D; Öney, T
    The primary objective of this study is to investigate the specific aspects of psychological resilience among ARFF professionals. Utilizing a qualitative approach and collecting data from 11 ARFF professionals using semi-structured interviews, this study delves into an exploration of factors that contribute to psychological resilience among Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) personnel stationed at State Airports, a group operating under emergency circumstances within the aviation industry. The investigation reveals three overarching themes: micro-level personal factors, meso-level organizational factors, and macro-level environmental/societal factors. Key findings reveal that micro-level personal factors, including personality traits and individual coping mechanisms, significantly influence ARFF professionals' psychological resilience. Encompassing leadership quality and team dynamics, meso-level organizational factors have emerged as crucial contributors to resilience. Finally, macro-level environmental/societal factors, such as social support networks and the broader emergency preparedness context, have been identified as integral elements shaping psychological resilience. This qualitative approach, designed to capture the nuanced experiences and perceptions of ARFF professionals through a multi-level exploration of psychological resilience, extends its implications to the realms of aviation and emergency response. Micro-level considerations illuminate the significance of human resources-related decisions, such as recruitment and training, in fortifying ARFF professionals' resilience. Meso-level considerations provide evidence for the impactful role of leadership and effective safety measures in promoting resilience. Macro-level considerations underscore the importance of environmental design and spillover effects, such as family support, in shaping resilience. An understanding of the factors that contribute to psychological resilience may be directly transferable to the creation of support mechanisms and targeted interventions and may also be directly transferable to assist emergency response teams in the aviation sector.
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    Exploring the career expectations of domestic and international students in an emerging country context
    Dirik, D; Eryilmaz, I
    International students are a valuable resource for their home countries, bringing with them new skills, knowledge, and perspectives. However, meeting their career-related needs is important to ensure that they are able to contribute to the economy and society. This study, which was motivated by the premises of career construction theory and intelligent career framework, compared the career expectations and desired work outcomes of international students from various origins with domestic students in Turkey. Data were collected from 660 students, 95 of whom were international students. Results indicated that while international and domestic students shared similar career expectations in terms of working in a healthy workplace, working with good people, and having opportunities for advancement, there were also marked differences across various metrics. Domestic students may be more focused on making a good impression on other people, while international students may be more reliant on role models for counseling, support, and guidance. The study offers several practical and theoretical recommendations.
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    To start or not to start? An exploratory study of work meaningfulness among start-up co-founders
    Dirik, D; Özdogan, B
    This study explores startup co-founders' perceptions of meaningful work experiences in the dynamic and uncertain context of entrepreneurship. While entrepreneurial research has extensively examined firm-level outcomes such as performance and growth, the subjective experiences of entrepreneurs have remained relatively underexplored especially in an emerging country context. This study addresses meaningful work experiences of 12 startup co-founders from Turkiye by employing a qualitative research design and using in-depth interviews. Drawing on Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and the Job Characteristics Model (JCM), this research identifies key dimensions of meaningful work, including significance, autonomy, identity, challenge and resilience, recognition and support, and work-life balance. Our findings suggest that the complex interplay of intrinsic motivation and external validation contributes significantly to perceived entrepreneurial well-being and resilience. We present a three-dimensional model of perceived meaningfulness with professional, psychological, and societal aspects for meaningfulness experiences. We extend existing literature by demonstrating how startup ventures offer fertile ground for psychological fulfillment, not merely through financial success but through personal growth and societal impact.
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    Leader power bases and perceived leader effectiveness: conservation of gender stereotypes
    Dirik, D
    Using a sample of 650 Turkish white collars, this study examines the joint effects of leader power bases, and leader's and subordinate's gender on perceived leader effectiveness. The study investigates the conditions under which a male or a female leader is perceived to be (in)effective given the use of two different bases of power. According to empirical findings, male leaders are evaluated more favorably even when they display gender-deviant leadership behavior by exercising soft power, and male subordinates' disfavor of female leaders who violate role expectations is still a continuing phenomenon.
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    Predicting career adaptability through self-esteem and social support: A research on young adults
    Ataç, LO; Dirik, D; Tetik, HT
    The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between career adaptability and self-esteem, and analyze the moderating role of social support in this relationship on a sample of 313 young adults. The results of the study confirm that career adaptability is significantly predicted by self-esteem. Moreover, findings suggest that (1) self-esteem enhances career adaptability, (2) perceived social support positively predicts career adaptability, and (3) perceived social support plays a moderating role in the relationship between perceptions of self-esteem and career adaptability sub-scales. Self-esteem and social support positively predict young adults' career adaptability above and beyond the effects of demographics.
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    The role of the city in the innovative software entrepreneurship ecosystem: a qualitative study
    Özdogan, B; Dirik, D; Kahraman, A
    While software entrepreneurship has experienced a substantial expansion in recent years, the existing body of literature is yet to explore the regional opportunities and challenges encountered within this nascent field. Through semi-structured interviews with 42 software representatives and using city, company, and human resource perspectives, this study aims to investigate the resource capabilities and major obstacles faced by software entrepreneurs in Izmir's software ecosystem. Results of our content analysis show that resource capabilities and opportunities include an intention to collaborate, a positive city image, and a skilled workforce whereas challenges involve the absence of a robust investment culture, brain drain, and bureaucratic impediments. The potential and obstacles faced by software entrepreneurs in Izmir vary depending on the level of analysis, according to findings at the city, company, and human resource levels. By examining the resource capacities and challenges within Izmir's software entrepreneurship ecosystem, with a focus on identifying the software-related strengths and barriers that shape an innovative urban environment supportive of entrepreneurial efforts, our research highlights both external factors that impact software investments and internal conditions enhancing Izmir's attractiveness as a business hub. The findings suggest that Izmir's software ecosystem has substantial potential to drive the city's economic growth and position itself as a key contributor to urban innovation. Building on previous research that underlines the importance of clusters in promoting entrepreneurship and creating regional business opportunities, our study indicates a promising opportunity to foster software company clusters in Izmir. The study provides recommendations tailored for policymakers and industry leaders with an interest in advancing the software entrepreneurship ecosystem in Izmir as well as analogous emerging country ecosystems.