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Application of the competency-based approach in organisations in the Czech republic

A competency-based approach is one of the important tools of human resource management aimed at achieving strategic organisational goals and a competitive advantage. The article focuses on application of the competency-based approach in organisation in the Czech Republic. The fi rst part of the article concentrates on the theoretical background. The second part evaluates the results of the quantitative survey. The aim of the article is to evaluate the competency-based approach in organisations in the Czech Republic and also to identify areas and activities in which the competency- based approach is applied and test dependencies between selected qualitative characteristics that relate to the issues examined. The results of the survey show that if organisations employ the competency-based approach (35.8%), they do not use individual activities within their frame on an equal basis. This is also valid for individual categories of employees (organisations concentrate in particular on managers and specialists). The results further con fi rm that the application of the competency-based approach in organisations in the Czech Republic depends on the fact whether an organisation is part of a larger group of organisations (p-value = 0.003, Phi coef fi cient = 0.238); personnel management arrangements in an organisation (the existence of a personnel department (p-value = 0.001, Phi coef fi cient = 0.316), processed personnel strategy (p-value = 0.006, Phi coef fi cient = 0.310), work position analysis execution (p-value = 0.000, Phi coef fi cient = 0.444), the position of the person responsible for human resource management in top management (p-value = 0.036, Phi coef fi cient = 0.201)) and the application of knowledge management (p-value = 0.015, Phi coef fi cient = 0.278). According to the strength of the relationship between the variables, the most important group of factors is that relating to personnel management organisation. No dependency on the size of organisations and sector in which organisations operate has been proven.
UNIVERSITY CHOICE AND THE INFLUENCE UPON INFREQUENT AND ROUTINE MOBILITY

Student mobility is often considered with respect to where students choose to go to university and how this relates to their current or familial home. Their routine mobilities, with a few notable exceptions, have received limited attention and how their semi-permanent migration influences their infrequent and routine mobilities has received even less consideration. Yet many students are at an age where travel patterns are formed, influenced by the opportunities provided by the choice to live independently and the opportunity to attain a driving licence and less traditional students will have other influences upon travel behaviour. This paper starts the process of redressing this balance. It is based on a survey response from 1,049 students from 17 universities across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Firstly, it examines the attitudinal influences upon university choice through principal component analysis; secondly, it explores the geographical spread of the universities which the students considered to understand the extent to which student attitudes influenced the potential and actual mobility; thirdly, the actual university and travel choices made will be summarised considering both routine and infrequent journeys from a student’s term time or permanent address and, where applicable journeys to their familial or another address, finally regression analysis will be applied to examine the attitudinal and other influences upon university choice and the energy implications of the mode and travel choices will be estimated. This paper will conclude by highlighting the potential for future research to better understand the administrative, university, and individual influences upon student infrequent and routine mobility.
dolIchospermum lemmermannII ( cyanobacterIa ) : a temperate specIes In a neotropIcal , eutrophIc reservoIr

Cyanobacteria are widely distributed in limnetic environments worldwide playing an essential role as primary producers in these systems. Within the group, genera of Nostocales have the capacity to fix atmospheric nitrogen, produce resistant cells, and many can regulate their buoyancy by aerotopes. Due to these and other characteristics, cyanobacteria have been able to extend their distribution and colonize environments with diversity conditions, including extreme habitats (Komárek, 2003; Aubriot et al., 2009; Sinha et al., 2012). Over the last years, there has been an increase in the ecological information from natural and artificial continental aquatic environments from the neotropics, although the knowledge on cyanobacteria from these systems is still insufficient (Komárek & Komárková-Legnerová, 2002; Roldán Pérez & Ramírez Restrepo, 2008) and there is practically no information on the 1 Grupo de Investigación en Gestión y Modelación Ambiental, GAIA, Universidad de Antioquia, Cl. 62 No. 52-59, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia; hildapalacio@ gmail.com, jpalaciob@gmail.com 2 División Ficología. Dr. “Sebastián A. Guarrera”, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo, (UNLP) y CIC-BA, Argentina; rechen@fcnym.unlp. edu.ar 3 Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ficologia, Instituto de Botânica São Paulo, Brasil; celialsant@yahoo.com. br 4 Grupo de Limnología Básica y Experimental, Biología y Taxonomía Marina, LimnoBase-BiotaMar, Universidad de Antioquia; johnra77@gmail.com dolIchospermum lemmermannII (cyanobacterIa): a temperate specIes In a neotropIcal, eutrophIc reservoIr
RADIAL STELLAR PULSATION AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONVECTION. II. TWO-DIMENSIONAL CONVECTION IN FULL AMPLITUDE RADIAL PULSATION

We have developed a three-dimensional radiation hydrodynamics code to simulate the interaction of convection and radial pulsation in classical variable stars. One key goal is the ability to carry these simulations to full amplitude in order to compare them with observed light curves. Previous multi-dimensional calculations were prevented from reaching full amplitude because of drift in the radial coordinate system, due to the algorithm defining radial movement of the coordinate system during the pulsation cycle. We have removed this difficulty by defining our radial coordinate flow algorithm to require that the mass in a spherical shell remain constant for every time step throughout the pulsation cycle. We have used our new code to perform two-dimensional (2D) simulations of the interaction of radial pulsation and convection. We have made comparisons between light curves from our 2D convective simulations with observed light curves and find that our 2D simulated light curves are better able to match the observed light curve shape near the red edge of the RR Lyrae instability strip than light curves from previous one-dimensional time-dependent convective models.
Electrical Discharge Machining: An Overview on Various Areas of Research

Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is one of the earliest non-traditional machining processes. EDM process is based on thermoelectric energy between the work piece and an electrode. A spark occurs in a small gap between the work piece and the electrode and removes the material from the work piece through melting and vaporising. The electrode and the work piece must be electrically conductive in order to generate the spark. Various types of products can be produced and/or finished using EDM such as dies, moulds, parts of aerospace, automotive industry and surgical components etc. This paper presents the various research issues in EDM along with the modelling technique in predicting EDM performances.
Hydrodynamics of a small trained tidal inlet (Currumbin Creek, Australia)

Abstract. Small tidal inlets are important features of coastal areas, in terms of provision of access from a back barrier water-body to the ocean as well as periodic circulation of fresh nutrients for the local ecology. Usually, dimensional and geometrical characteristics contribute significantly to morphological stability or instability of a particular inlet and necessitate an individual investigation of any desired location. In other words, generalized usage of previous empirical and experimental research of a different position can hardly be used for other places. In this regard, one of the powerful tools to understand the physical processes of a particular region is to collect as much field data as possible. Such a dataset is used to further analyse and explore the governing processes and can also be used for building a numerical computer model for supplementary studies. In this research, the results of a comprehensive field measurement at Currumbin Creek, Queensland, Australia are presented. This study is part of broader research to investigate the long term evolution of the Currumbin entrance and its adjacent beaches. Currently, an annual dredging campaign is needed to reduce the risk of flooding due to excess rainfall inundations and to maintain water quality. The majority of data were collected over a three month period consistent with the time of the 2012 dredging operation. However, due to the loss of some instrumentation, data collection for some of the parameters was repeated till the middle of May 2013. All collected data included: (1) nearshore waves and tide; (2) creek tidal variation; (3) creek flow discharge and velocity; (4) bathymetric survey of the creek; (5) beach profile evolution survey; and (6) sediment sampling. The measurement showed that the creek entrance is tidally dominated, with flood events having a major role in sediment transport into the creek. The nearshore stations' wave data illustrated the marginal effect of the beach curvature between updrift and downdrift stations. Thus, the historical dataset available from the updrift wave rider buoy will be selected to be used for future numerical modelling. Although changes of some beach profiles were comparatively insignificant, the dramatic changes of the profile lines nearby the inlet channel and also rapid bathymetric change of the flood shoal following the dredging completion are valuable information to better calibrate and interpret a local sediment modelling study for the next phase. Essentially, this evaluation needs to be considered for proposing any alternative maintenance activities.
Re-investigating the effect of individual determinant, external factor and firm characteristics on small firm performance during economic downturn

There have been inconsistencies with regard to the different entrepreneurial factors that influenced firm performance, particularly in normal time. However, during economic downturn or turbulence, it is believed and expected that the three major characters (entrepreneur, environment and firm) in the economy that are actively involved in entrepreneurial activities would be badly and negatively affected. Despite this, an empirical study substantiating these arguments seems to be lacking, particularly in the small business and entrepreneurship domain. This therefore suggests that some of the major influential factors of individual determinant, external factor and firm characteristics in entrepreneurial development and small businesses should be re-investigated in line with the current situation in order to see if they remain significant during economic downturn. Based on this, a cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire survey research design, and data were generated from 182 entrepreneurs or owner-managers of small firms in both manufacturing and service industries. The questionnaires were distributed through drop-off and pick procedure of data collection. The findings indicated that the relationship between individual determinants, external factor and firm characteristics, and firm performance remain significant during economic turbulence.
The link between secondary school characteristics and university participation and outcomes

This report uses linked individual-level administrative data from UK schools and universities to document the relationships between a variety of secondary school characteristics of interest and higher education (HE) participation rates and university outcomes. The school characteristics considered are: school type and selectivity; whether the school has an attached sixth form; the proportion of pupils in the school who are eligible for free school meals; and school value added. The outcomes considered are: participation at any HE institution in the UK at age 18 or 19; participation at a high-status institution; dropout within two years of starting university; degree completion within five years of starting university; and degree class. The research also explores what drives the relationships observed.
Adaptive Data Mining Approach for PCB Defect Detection and Classification

Objective: To develop a model for PCB defect detection and classification with the help of soft computing technique. Methodology: To improve the performance of the prediction and classification we propose a hybrid approach for feature reduction and classification. The proposed approach is divided into three main stages: (i) data pre-processing (ii) feature selection and reduction and (iii) Classification. In this approach, pre-processing, feature selection and reduction is carried out by measuring of confidence with the adaptive genetic algorithm. Prediction and classification is carried out by using neural network classifier. A genetic algorithm is used for data preprocessing to achieve the feature reduction and confidence measurement. Findings: The system is implemented using MatLab 2013b. The resulting analysis shows that the proposed approach is capable of detecting and classifying defects in PCB board.
The Effect of E. Coli O157:H7 on Beef Prices

Using an event study, we examine the impact of recalls for E. Coli O157:H7 on wholesale and farm-level beef prices. Prices for boneless beef, a high-volume product primarily used for processing into ground beef, react negatively to recalls, suggesting incentives exist for packing firms to adopt measures that reduce the risk of contamination. However, there is no reaction in live cattle prices and very little reaction in boxed beef prices to recall events. This suggests short-run price responses found at the wholesale level for boneless beef do not transmit back to the farm level.
Non-Electoral Civic Engagement in California: Why Does the State Lag the Nation?

We examine citizen engagement in political and social civic life in California. We begin by comparing the state to the nation at large, and find that California lags the nation in non-electoral civic engagement. The data also show that Whites were more engaged than Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians, and native citizens born in the US are more engaged than citizens born elsewhere and non-citizens. To analyze whether demographic factors determine why civic engagement differs in California, we employ a regression analysis. The participation gaps between California and the rest of the nation (excluding New York and Texas) can be entirely explained by differences in demographics for three of the five measures of civic engagement. For the other two, the differing demographic profile of California explains 45% to 59% of the gaps. We also find that ethnicity, race, and citizenship are generally the most important determinants and explain much of the California engagement gaps. The fact that California has more Hispanics, Asians, naturalized citizens, and noncitizens than the rest of the US thus appears to go a long way toward explaining the lower level of civic engagement in the state.
A study on the significance of game theory in mergers & acquisitions pricing

Mergers and acquisitions pricing is usually a difficult task as it is hard to estimate the price to be paid to purchase the target company. Corporate Finance valuations provide some support, however, Baker, Pan and Wurgler (2009) explain that psychological pricing factors exist and the final price can be quite different from the initial valuations. This paper develops a two-person Merger & Acquisition model that intends to provide a simulation model in order to understand if the final negotiated price of an Merger & Acquisition transaction equals the mid-point of the acquirer’s offer and target’s bid price. Also, it reviews behavioral factors that can be part of Merger & Acquisition valuation and uses the model to simulate results to identify, in this case, if it is better for the acquirer to be risk taking or risk averse and for the target to be optimistic or
Disassembling the Elephant Translating Agile Project Management into a Banking Context

This paper investigates the concept of Agile project management (APM) within the Swedish banking context. In order to explore how the idea of APM has travelled to and become translated in practice, the study draws upon interview data collected in a Swedish bank currently undergoing transformation as a result of changes in the Swedish banking market. The aim was to highlight contextual implications as the concept of APM has travelled to, and materialised in practice. Specifically, this paper focus on why, and how the concept of APM has been deployed in a Swedish bank by applying the translation perspective offered by Scandinavian institutionalism. We argue that contrary to common view generally advocated, in which APM needs to be implemented in its “pure” form, the concept of APM might be subject to change as it is implemented in a new and different context. As such, this paper offers a new way of viewing how APM becomes translated outside the software field as it has travelled into the very different, traditionally rigid, heavily regulated and institutionalized world of banking. In addition to contributing to existing IT research, this study also investigates how actors translate broad ideas from different industry contexts into work practices. Moreover, this paper might have practical implications for practitioners in the field as it has uncovered a number of dimensions which might be important to consider prior to implementing APM.
Techniques for video transport at the ISDN basic rate

Substantial image data rate compression is necessary to support moderate resolution full motion color video transmission at the ISDN basic rate. Issues in digital image representation and error measures are introduced. An overview of differential, transform, subband, and vector quantization coding of images is presented, including comparisons and performance figures. In addition, techniques for removing temporal redundancy, including conditional replenishment and motion compensated predictive coding, are discussed. Performance requirements and design issues for video teleconferencing codecs are introduced. It is shown that compression on the order of "'J 0.3 bit/pel is required for this application. Motion compensated predictive coding techniques utilizing either adaptive DC'I' or vector quantization coding of the prediction errors have been proposed which can achieve the required compression levels. Due to hardware implementation constraints, motion compensated adaptive DeT coding is preferred. A detailed overview of the CCITT p x 64 kbps video teleconferencing standard is provided. It is shown that this standard provides adequate video coding performance while incorporating features that will allow the implementation of an integrated communications architecture supporting voice, video, image, and data.
Do fruit nutrients affect subgrouping patterns in wild spider monkeys ( Ateles 1 geoffroyi ) ? 2 3

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Benjamini-Schramm convergence and limiting eigenvalue density of random matrices.

We review the application of the notion of local convergence on locally finite randomly rooted graphs, known as Benjamini-Schramm convergence, to the calculation of the global eigenvalue density of random matrices from the beta-Gaussian and beta-Laguerre ensembles. By regarding a random matrix as the weighted adjacency matrix of a graph, and choosing the root of such a graph with uniform probability, one can use the Benjamini-Schramm limit to produce the spectral measure of the adjacency operator of the limiting graph. We illustrate how the Wigner semicircle law and the Marchenko-Pastur law are obtained from this machinery.
Predicting interference between work and home: A comparison of dispositional and situational antecedents

Purpose - To examine the relative power of four dispositional, self-evaluation traits (adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism, generalized self-efficacy, and general self-esteem) versus three situational factors (organizational time demands, potential negative career consequences, and managerial support) in predicting work interference with home (WIH) and home interference with work (HIW). Methodology/Approach - A survey was conducted among 223 UK public sector employees. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis tested main effects of personality and situational characteristics on WIH and HIW. A usefulness analysis determined whether dispositional or situational variables had greater predictive power for the two dependent variables. Findings - Significant, negative main effects of adaptive perfectionism on HIW, and of self-esteem on WIH. Positive relationships were found between maladaptive perfectionism and both WIH and HIW. Situational factors were also significant predictors of WHI: organizational time demands were positively associated with WIH, while managerial support had a negative relationship with WIH. Dispositional variables accounted for 15% of variance in HIW, but only 4% of variance in WIH. Research limitations/implications - The cross-sectional design of the study does not permit firm conclusions regarding causality, and the results may be influenced by common method bias. Practical implications - Raising awareness of the role of personality in work-home interference may assist managers in providing more effective support to employees. The danger exists that policy-makers will dismiss HIW as an individual responsibility due to the influence of dispositional factors. Originality/Value - This study indicates that self-evaluation personality characteristics play a key role in predicting HIW, and are more important than traditionally investigated factors associated with the home and workplace environments.