American Journal of Economic and Management Business (AJEMB)

Effectiveness of Active Teacher-Centered Pedagogies on Adolescent Engagement and Behavior

2025-11-06T06:27:07+00:00

This study addresses persistent declines in adolescent classroom engagement and rising disruptive behaviors by evaluating a combined intervention. The purpose was to assess the effectiveness of a 10-week program integrating teacher professional development in active/experiential pedagogies (PBL/5E) with structured relational supports. Using a mixed-methods, cluster quasi-experimental design across four secondary schools (?200 students per arm), we collected quantitative data on disruptive behavior and multidimensional academic engagement, alongside qualitative data from teacher focus groups and classroom observations. Findings indicate a statistically significant reduction in disruptive behavior (d ? 0.35) and small-to-moderate increases in behavioral, cognitive, and affective engagement (d = 0.32–0.40) in intervention classrooms. Mediation analysis suggests these effects were driven by enhanced teacher autonomy support and increased student psychological-need satisfaction. If confirmed, these findings demonstrate a scalable, theory-driven model linking pedagogical and relational supports to improved adolescent outcomes, offering critical insights for teacher training, school practice, and educational policy.

Systematic Literature Review (SLR): The Influence of Leadership Style and Organizational Culture on Employee Performance

2025-11-01T07:35:36+00:00

This study aims to systematically analyze the influence of leadership style and organizational culture on work performance. The research methodology used is a qualitative method or systematic literature review research. The systematic literature review method is carried out using three stages, namely planning the population or target, topics that attract outcomes, contests and determining research questions. The results of the study stated that the leadership style by using a transformational style can improve employee performance. There is a significant and positive relationship between organizational culture and employee performance, the better the culture used, the better the employee performance.

Competitive Advantage Analysis of a Local Bakery Company in Indonesia Using the VRIO Approach and Dynamic Capabilities

2025-11-01T07:44:06+00:00

This study aims to analyze the internal sources of competitive advantage in Bakery X, a local bakery enterprise in West Java, Indonesia, by applying the VRIO framework and the Dynamic Capabilities approach. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the research draws on data collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings reveal that several internal resources, including human resources, organizational culture, technological capability, and operational efficiency, are categorized as valuable, rare, inimitable, and well-organized, indicating that they form the foundation of sustainable competitive advantage. Furthermore, the company demonstrates strong dynamic capabilities, particularly in sensing market opportunities, seizing innovation initiatives, and Transforming internal processes to adapt to changing customer preferences and competitive dynamics. The integration of VRIO and dynamic capabilities analysis highlights how strategic alignment between valuable resources and adaptive capabilities can enhance the firm's long-term competitiveness. The study provides managerial implications for strengthening internal resources and improving strategic agility in the face of an increasingly competitive industry environment.

Comparative Analysis of the Financial Performance of Coal Mining Business License (IUP) and Mining Services Business License (IUJP) Companies from 2018 - 2024

2025-11-06T06:29:28+00:00

The coal mining sector is a key contributor to Indonesia’s economy, significantly impacting state revenue and exports. According to Law No. 3 of 2020, mining business licenses are divided into two categories: Mining Business License (IUP) for exploration and production, and Mining Services Business License (IUJP) for supporting services such as contracting, transportation, and technical operations. These license types create distinct operational characteristics and risk profiles, warranting comparative financial analysis. This study analyzes the financial performance of IUP and IUJP companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2018 to 2024, focusing on liquidity, profitability, solvency, activity, and growth ratios. Using a quantitative approach with purposive sampling, six IUP and four IUJP companies with complete annual financial reports were examined. Data were analyzed through financial ratios and tested with normality, homogeneity, Mann–Whitney, and two-way ANOVA tests. The findings indicate significant differences in ROA, ROE, DER, DAR, ARTO, EPS, and PER between IUP and IUJP companies, reflecting disparities in capital efficiency, capital structure, and growth potential. In contrast, liquidity ratios (Current Ratio and Quick Ratio), asset efficiency (TATO), and inventory turnover (ITO) showed no significant differences, suggesting similar short-term solvency and asset management across the two groups. This study contributes theoretically by expanding the literature on financial performance in the mining sector based on license types. Practically, it offers guidance for investors in decision-making, supports management in financial strategy formulation, and provides regulators with insights for developing effective policies in the coal mining industry.

Bibliometric Knowledge-Based Performance Management in Construction Procurement

2025-11-01T07:32:29+00:00

Purpose – This study investigates the evolution of the Knowledge-Based Performance Management System (KBPMS) in the public construction sector, focusing on the integration of performance management, digitalization, and data-driven decision-making. It aims to identify research trends, thematic clusters, and conceptual foundations for designing knowledge-oriented systems that enhance transparency and efficiency in public procurement. Design/methodology/approach – A bibliometric analysis of 145 Scopus-indexed journal articles published between 2015 and 2025 was conducted using VOSviewer and Biblioshiny. The analysis mapped publication patterns and keyword co-occurrence networks to visualize the intellectual structure and emerging themes within KBPMS-related research. Findings – The results reveal a progressive convergence between performance management and digital technologies in construction governance. Four major clusters were identified, representing decision-making frameworks such as the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), data-driven construction management, risk and safety performance systems, and cost–benefit–based evaluation. These clusters reflect a transition toward integrated and knowledge-based performance models supported by digital tools like Business Intelligence (BI) and Building Information Modelling (BIM). Practical implications – The findings provide insights for policymakers and project managers to design and implement digital performance management systems that support data-informed decision-making, transparency, and sustainable governance in public construction projects. Originality/value – This study is among the first to apply bibliometric techniques to examine KBPMS research within the public construction context. It contributes by linking performance management, digital transformation, and evaluation frameworks into a unified knowledge-based approach for improving accountability and efficiency in public sector project management.

Social Media Influence on Firm Value with Corporate Reputation as Intervening Variable: Katadata ESG Index Companies on IDX 2024

2025-11-01T07:40:35+00:00

The purpose of the study was to see the influence of social media on the value of companies with company reputation as an intervening variable included in the Katadata ESG Index 2024. The research method used is associative quantitative by taking data on companies that have criteria for inclusion in the Katada ESG Index and are listed on the IDX in 2024, have Instagram social media accounts, have a complete annual report for 2024, and have ESG values to see the company's reputation. This data will be analyzed using the SEM-Amos application with the results of the study, namely (1) social media has a significant positive effect on the value of B2C (Business to Consumer) companies that are included in the Katadata ESG Index. Meanwhile, in B2B (Business to Business) companies, social media has a positive but insignificant influence on the company's value. (2) social media shows a positive and significant direction to reputation (REP) in B2B companies, while B2C companies show a positive but not significant direction. (3) REP has a positive and significant effect on the value of B2B companies. Meanwhile, in B2C companies, REP has a positive but not significant effect on the company's value. (4) Reputation (REP) plays a significant mediator between social media and B2B company values. As for B2C companies, Reputation (REP) is not significant as a mediator between social media and company values.

Beyond Attitude-Behavior Gap: How Value Co-Creation Translates Selfcongruity Into Pro-Environmental Behavior

2025-11-01T07:28:40+00:00

This study examines the crucial role of value co-creation in driving pro-environmental behavior. Extending the S-O-R theory, the research positions value co-creation as the essential organism mechanism that links self-congruity to the behavioral response. Findings confirm that self-congruity is a dominant predictor, with its influence on pro-environmental action being partially mediated by active participation in value co-creation. This demonstrates that while identity can directly motivate green behavior, engaging in interactive value creation critically strengthens this process. The study validates a structural pathway from identity alignment to sustainable action, emphasizing the managerial need to facilitate co-creation platforms to bolster consumers' self-congruity and commitment to environmentalism.