Open Access Organization and Management Review

Reconciling the Paradox of Progress: Current Organizational and Managerial Challenges and Solutions

Mohamad Nizam Bin Nazarudin — 2026-09-20

This editorial examines the structural paradoxes defining the modern organizational landscape, where unprecedented technological advancements in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) coexist with chronic change fatigue and declining employee engagement. To bridge the gap between individual task productivity and organization-wide value creation, contemporary managers must transition from reactive tool deployment to strategic, human-centric integration. This paper outlines actionable frameworks for balancing AI adoption with robust governance, mitigating middle-manager burnout through paced capacity planning, and sustaining psychological safety in distributed hybrid ecosystems. Ultimately, we argue that sustainable competitive advantage depends upon a fundamental redesign of organizational architecture that prioritizes empathetic leadership alongside technological innovation.

Investigating the Role of Fear of Missing Out on Customers’ Post-Purchase Dissonance through the Lens of Impulsive Buying

Muhammad Bilal Ahmad — 2026-09-20

The aim of the study was to study the relationship between FOMO, impulsive buying tendency and behavior, post-purchase dissonance, and shopping enjoyment. The main purpose of this research was to understand how Fear of missing out creates an impact on the behavior of consumers and the role of impulsive buying behavior in post-purchase dissonance. This study used a quantitative research methodology, and surveys were used to gather data. Data were gathered using convenience sampling. A total of 300 questionnaires were distributed. SPSS was used for coding the data, and Smart PLS 4 for measurement and structural equation modeling. The study's findings indicate that FOMO has an indirect effect on post-purchase dissonance through impulsive purchasing behavior rather than a direct one. When impulsive buying tendencies strongly predict impulsive buying behavior, post-purchase dissonance starts to rise. Furthermore, data demonstrate how impulsive buying and impulsive buying tendency influence the link between FOMO and post-purchase dissonance. The moderating effect of shopping enjoyment has no effect on FOMO or impulsive buying. The results have made a great contribution to the existing theory of customer behavior by putting some limelight on indirect pathways through which FOMO affects post-purchase dissonance. With its emphasis on essential marketing strategies, conscientious purchasing practices, and customer-friendly return policies, this study is significant for marketers, consumers, and merchants.

Artificial Intelligence and Students’ Perceptions of Emerging Jobs: The Role of AI Knowledge, Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, and Future Work Skills

Mirza Kashif Baig — 2026-10-21

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the workplace landscape. It is imperative to understand how students perceive AI and its implications for future job creation. To examine this phenomenon, we used a cross-sectional design to capture students' perceptions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for future job creation. A diverse group of students approached to conduct this survey of students studying different specialties in universities in Karachi city. The results revealed a generally positive correlation between students' perceptions of AI and their views on emerging jobs. The research contributes to the ongoing discourse on AI's impact on the workforce by providing empirical insights into students' attitudes towards AI and its role in job creation. It suggests that educational institutions, policymakers, and industry stakeholders should align education and training with the evolving demands of the AI-driven job market. Further research is encouraged to explore how students' perspectives change over time as technology continues to advance. Nevertheless, the study recognizes limitations, including potential sampling biases, a single-city survey, and not including some other relevant factors.

A Retrospective Study on the Prevalence of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Swera Khanzadi — 2026-10-25

Diabetes mellitus is a major and rapidly growing health burden in Pakistan, yet contemporary district-level information on the relative distribution of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains limited. This retrospective cross-sectional study described the case mix of T1DM and T2DM and examined age- and sex-related patterns among patients with laboratory-confirmed diabetes in District Dera Ismail Khan. Records from four private diagnostic laboratories were reviewed for the period 1 January to 31 December 2025. A total of 804 eligible patients were included. Diabetes status was supported by fasting blood glucose or glycated hemoglobin results, whereas diabetes type was taken from the physician diagnosis documented in the laboratory record. Descriptive statistics and Pearson chi-square tests were used. T2DM accounted for 792 of 804 cases (98.5%), while T1DM accounted for 12 (1.5%). Males represented 57.2% of patients and females 42.8%. Diabetes type was not associated with sex (χ²=0.006, p=.937). Age showed a strong association with diabetes type (χ²=457.123, p<.001): all six patients aged 0–17 years had T1DM, whereas among those aged 18–34 years, 6 had T1DM and 34 had T2DM; all patients aged 35 years or older had T2DM. The 50–64-year group was the largest age category (41.0%). These findings show a pronounced predominance of T2DM among diagnosed patients attending private laboratories and a clear age-related separation of diabetes type. Because the sampling frame contained diabetic patients only, the reported percentages represent the distribution of diabetes types within the clinical sample and should not be interpreted as population prevalence estimates.