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Green human resource management and corporate social responsibility
Authors: Freitas Wesley Ricardo de Souza , Caldeira-Oliveira Jorge Henrique , Teixeira Adriano Alves , Stefanelli Nelson Oliveira , Teixeira Talita Borges 
Published: April 2020

PurposeIn the past, simply fulfilling economic performance alone was critical to ensuring the success of companies and their shareholders, but this traditional perspective is not compatible with society's current demands, as there is increasing social pressure on organizations to become more sustainable and reduce impacts on the environment, promoting sustainable results in their business processes. In this context, the specialized literature states that human resources management (HRM) is considered a central aspect for building sustainable organizations, in particular, the area of green human resources management (GHRM). Thus, this study analyzes the relationship between GHRM and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Brazilian companies. Company's age, size, ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications are the control variables.Design/methodology/approachThe authors adopted a quantitative approach in conducting the survey. Four waves of email were sent to HR and CSR managers from 853 Brazilian companies from the metallurgical, automotive and chemical industries. In total, 79 questionnaires were fully answered, higher than the minimum sample calculated by theG*Power 3.1 software, which corresponds to a return rate of 9.26%. For the analysis of the results, the partial least squares method was used.FindingsThis research identifies that GHRM practices, in fact, positively influence CSR practices. The findings evidence that practices of performance evaluation, teamwork and recruitment and selection are the most important for a better CSR performance. The research results indicate that the “ISO 9001 certification” control variable also has a positive and significant effect on CSR and that the size of the company, the age of the company and the ISO 14001 certification, in the analyzed sample, were not relevant (as control variables) for CSR.Originality/valueCurrent literature highlights the gap between GHRM and CSR. This relationship is not explored in Brazil. The study uses a new theoretical model, and it fills the gap identified in the literature. This paper brings important theoretical and managerial contributions. It is the first in the literature to show, in an empirical way, the positive relationship between GHRM and CSR, contributing in an original way to the state of the art of the GHRM and CSR theme. In addition, this research adds empirical evidence on GHRM and CSR in Latin America/South America/Brazil.
HMSolution en búsqueda del “Product-Market fit”
Authors: Kuschel Katherina , Leiva Fernando 
Published: April 2020

Learning outcomes
Pivotear, Producto Mínimo Viable, Alianzas estratégicas, ROE, Burn-rate

Case overview/synopsis
HMSolution tiene la misión de remover el arsénico del agua potable. El caso cuenta cómo HMS ha pivoteado su modelo de negocio durante 2014 y 2015 y, el desafío que presenta varias alternativas de crecimiento. La primera empresa propone adoptar su tecnología como alianza u outsourcing y la segunda empresa desea adquirir HMSolution. Sin embargo, Margaret, la fundadora, maneja una tercera opción con una importante empresa sanitaria de tratamiento de aguas servidas en Chile con presencia internacional, con la que podría alcanzar un territorio más amplio en su país de origen y otros países donde ese grupo está presente. El caso propone el dilema de Margaret para determinar el mejor curso a seguir y encontrar el mejor ajuste de su producto con las necesidades del mercado.

Complexity Academic Level
Nivel de pregrado y formación contínua en Curso de Emprendimiento y Curso de Administración y Estrategia.

Supplementary materials
Teaching Notes are available for educators only.

Subject code
CSS 3: Entrepreneurship.
Organizational learning ambidexterity and openness, as determinants of SMEs' innovation performance
Authors: Tian Hongyun , Dogbe Courage Simon Kofi , Pomegbe Wisdom Wise Kwabla , Sarsah Sampson Ato , Otoo Charles Oduro Acheampong 
Published: April 2020

PurposeSMEs could achieve their innovation goals, either through exploitation, exploratory, or ambidextrous learning strategies. This study presents ambidexterity as a more effective and efficient strategy that offers superior innovation advantage to SMEs. We also present the role of openness in this relationship.Design/methodology/approachEmpirical analysis was based on 388 SMEs in Ghana. Various validity and reliability checks were conducted before the presentation of the actual analysis, which was conducted using Ordinary Least Squares approach, run using SPSS (v. 20).FindingsFindings indicate that although exploitative and exploratory learning strategies individually had a positive significant effect on SMEs' innovation performance, organizational learning ambidexterity was found to have a greater positive impact on innovation performance among SMEs. High levels of openness further boosted the effect of organizational learning ambidexterity on SMEs’ innovation performance.Research limitations/implicationsThis study was conducted without recourse to some specific factors that could influence organizational learning ambidexterity among SMEs. Future studies should thus pay particular attention to the determinants of organizational learning ambidexterity among SMEs.Practical implicationsInnovation performance is very critical for the sustainability of firms, and SMEs in particular. Management of SMEs must therefore seek to simultaneously adopt both learning strategies, as that gives firms greater advantage, compared to the adoption of only one strategy.Originality/valueThe study demonstrates that organizational learning ambidexterity had a superior effect on SMEs' innovation performance. High levels of openness further boosted the effect of organizational learning ambidexterity on SMEs' innovation performance.
Towards innovative work behavior through knowledge management infrastructure capabilities
Authors: Anser Muhammad Khalid , Yousaf Zahid , Khan Adnan , Usman Muhammad 
Published: April 2020

PurposeThis study proposed a model based on knowledge management infrastructure capabilities (KMICs) to explore that how functional flexibility (FF) and knowledge sharing (KS) plays a mediating role between KMIC and innovative work behavior (IWB) among production-line workers.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 894 workers through self-administered questionnaires from manufacturing businesses. The outcomes of the study revealed that KMIC has a significant and positive relationship with IWB. Second, FF and KS fully mediate between KMIC and IWB. Finally, the moderating role of KS between KMIC and FF was also supported by this study.FindingsThis study offers the empirical evidence on how to flourish the mechanism of FF and KS in manufacturing concerns. Additionally, some facts are also highlighted by this study that should be eloquent options for HR managers to understand the nexus of KMIC, KS and FF for enhancing the IWB among production-line workers. Moreover, this study contributed to noteworthy inferences for management by focusing on KMIC as a fundamental organizational level factor for IWB via KS and FF.Originality/valueThis is the first study in the which emphasis on KMIC for explaining IWB through employee FF and KS in settings such as manufacturing concern where the implementation of new working methods is necessary.
Dual-MRT lattice Boltzmann method combined with experimental measurements of nanofluid’s properties for analysis of fin-orientation effect on natural convection heat transfer
Authors: Wang Xiaodong , Ross David 
Published: April 2020

Purpose
Natural convection heat transfer during free convection phenomenon in a cavity included with active fins and pipes is investigated. The influence of the orientation of fins on the heat transfer between heat source (i.e. hot fins) and heat sink (i.e. cold pipes) is investigated by using numerical and experimental techniques.

Design/methodology/approach
For the numerical simulations, the multiple relaxation time (MRT) thermal lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) is used. In this numerical approach, two separated distribution functions are used to solve the flow and temperature distributions within the computational domain. Furthermore, the local/volumetric second law analysis is used to show the impact of evaluated parameters on the heat transfer irreversibility. In addition, the dynamic viscosity and thermal conductivity of TiO2-water nanofluid are measured by using Brookfield viscometer and KD2 pro conductmeter, respectively.

Findings
The examined range of Rayleigh number is from 103 to 106, and the nanofluid samples are provided in 0, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 ppm.

Originality/value
The originality of this work is use of dual-MRT thermal LBM and experimental measurements of rheological/thermal properties of nanofluid for investigation of free convection problem for the considered application.
Development of renewable energy in the GCC region: status and challenges
Authors: Salim Abdalla Mahmoud , Alsyouf Imad 
Published: April 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to assess the potential of renewable energy as an essential future energy source in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This paper summarizes the main projects and measures established to start the transition toward renewable energy. The opportunities and challenges for developing renewable energy projects have been discussed to reach a better understanding of the future of renewable energy in the region.

Design/methodology/approach
The paper provides a literature-based study on the status of the renewable energy sector in the GCC, including potentials, projects, targets and strategies. The opportunities and challenges of the development of renewable energy sources in the GCC region have been discussed based on the literature.

Findings
The paper shows that the GCC countries have begun to adopt a more proactive approach toward renewable energy, while the reorientation of strategies and plans for renewable energy is evolving in these countries. All of the GCC countries focus on solar and wind energies and plan to invest in waste-to-energy (WtE), while only Saudi Arabia is interested in going for geothermal.

Originality/value
The paper contributes to the provision of an extensive literature review on the development of renewable energy in the GCC countries. It provides an updated and comprehensive overview of the region’s renewable energy potential and highlights the main renewable energy strategies and targets. This paper targets regional decision-makers as well as multilateral stakeholders to formulate a set of recommendations to promote renewable energy deployment and improve industrial capabilities.
Reducing referral leakage: an analysis of health-care referrals in a service ecosystem
Authors: O’Connor Genevieve Elizabeth , Cook Laurel Aynne 
Published: April 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to address a critical problem for health-care organizations: patient referral leakage. This paper explores the nature of patient referrals by examining how health-care providers’ breadth and depth of connectivity within a hospital network and identification with each other influence the likelihood of future patient referrals.Design/methodology/approachThe data was collected by using a multi-sourced data set from the health-care industry. The proposed model was tested by using logistic regression to determine the likelihood of a primary care physician’s (PCP) referral to a specialist within a hospital network.FindingsA model linking provider connectivity to examine co-creation practices in the form of patient referrals is tested. Results indicate that patient referrals are multidimensional. A PCP’s likelihood to refer to a specialist within the hospital network is influenced by the breadth and depth of connectivity of each provider.Research limitations/implicationsThis investigation extends service ecosystems to patients, health-care providers and hospital organizations, making it the first to explore how different degrees of connectivity (breadth of referral partners and depth of exchange) between and among health-care providers influence the likelihood of future patient referrals. Findings complement extant literature on service ecosystems by empirically showing that provider relationships are interdependent and rely on the mutual coordination of benefits within the entire health-care organization and network.Practical implicationsManagers and health-care professionals can use the framework to build and strengthen relational ties/alliances within a service organization. An ecosystems perspective reduces patient referral leakage through enhanced organizational performance, competitive advantage and continuity of care.Originality/valueThe authors offer a novel view of referral relationships using hard-to-access proprietary data. Moreover, this study responds to the need for transformative service research by offering service researchers and policymakers a means to enhance consumer well-being. The main contribution of this study is a framework to gain a better understanding of patient referral relationships between employees (i.e., health-care providers) in an organization, thereby affording an opportunity to bolster operational efficiencies, improve clinical outcomes and strengthen referral pathways. By viewing health-care networks through a service ecosystems perspective, contextual boundaries and the relative power of relationships are also identified. The novel use of rarely available hospital data in this setting helps explain how patient leakage compromises the health of the ecosystem and its members.
Wellness tourism: a perspective article
Authors: Kazakov Sergey , Oyner Olga 
Published: April 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to examine the development and significant contributions in a growing array of relevant publications spanning from 1946 to date and discuss future developments of the wellness tourism topic until the year 2095.

Design/methodology/approach
This perspective study traces down the wellness tourism evolution research by re-viewing and analysing an extant body of the relevant literature over the last 75 years. This paper builds a rigorous perspective review by examination of publications derived from several scientific domains, including tourism, medicine, economics and social sciences.

Findings
As a result of this study, wellness tourism can be attributed as a profuse and proliferating research stream in the recent 75 years. Its relevance to significant aspects of life, such as health and also due to effects on human, social, and economic well-being, drives its proliferation. The paper anticipates the relevance and topicality of wellness tourism studies for academic research in the next 75 years.

Originality/value
This paper contributes to the theory by addressing the ambiguous nature of wellness tourism, recapping the debate on the most debated research questions, and revealing the perspectives for future research in this area.
Farm Size, Technology Adoption and Agricultural Trade Reform: Evidence from Canada
Authors: Brown W. Mark , Ferguson Shon M. , Viju‐Miljusevic Crina 
Published: April 2020

AbstractUsing detailed census data covering over 30,000 farms in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Canada, we document the vast and increasing farm size heterogeneity, and analyse the role of farm size in adapting to the removal of an export subsidy in 1995. Consistent with the Alchian‐Allen hypothesis, the increase in per‐unit trade costs due to the reform was associated with farms of all sizes shifting their production of crops from low value wheat to higher value canola. We find that switching to new labour‐saving tillage technologies and away from summerfallow in response to the large negative shock to grain prices caused by the reform varied across the farm size distribution. We develop a theory of heterogenous farms and technology adoption that can explain our findings.
Comparison of short‐term outcomes following minimally invasive versus open Sweet esophagectomy for Siewert type II adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction
Authors: Sun Xiaohui , Wang Gaoxiang , Liu Changqing , Xiong Ran , Wu Hanran , Xie Mingran , Xu Shibin 
Published: April 2020

BackgroundSurgical resection is still the main treatment option for patients with resectable Siewert type II adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEG). This retrospective study evaluated the significance of minimally invasive Sweet esophagectomy (MISE) for the treatment of Siewert type II AEG.MethodsWe retrospectively evaluated 174 patients with Siewert type II AEG who received a Sweet esophagectomy in our center between October 2013 and September 2017. Of these patients, 73 underwent MISE and 101 underwent open Sweet esophagectomy (OSE). The clinicopathologic factors, operational factors and postoperative complications were compared.ResultsThe two groups were similar in terms of age, sex, American Society of Anesthesiologists grade, preoperative staging and incidence of comorbidities (P > 0.05). Relative to the OSE approach, the MISE approach was associated with a significant decrease in surgical blood loss (P < 0.001), chest tube duration (P = 0.003) and postoperative admission duration (P = 0.002). The minimally invasive approach was associated with significantly less total morbidity and fewer respiratory complications than the open approach (P = 0.015 and P = 0.016, respectively). Relative to the open approach, the MISE approach was associated with a significant increase in the number of total lymph nodes removed and the locations of the total lymph nodes removed (P < 0.001 and P < 0.001, respectively).ConclusionsOur MISE technique can be safely and effectively performed for intrathoracic anastomosis with favorable early outcomes.
Status of mammals on Groote Eylandt: Safe haven or slow burn?
Authors: Heiniger Jaime , Davies Hugh F , Gillespie Graeme R. 
Published: April 2020

AbstractNative mammals across northern Australia have suffered severe decline, with feral cats (Felis catus), introduced herbivores and changed fire regimes being implicated as drivers. However, uncertainty surrounding the relative contribution of each of these threats, and the interactions between them, is limiting the development of effective management strategies. The absence of introduced herbivores and cane toads (Rhinella marina) on Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory, provides an opportunity to evaluate some hypothesised threats in isolation of others. We used camera traps to investigate the correlates of native mammal distribution and abundance at 112 lowland savanna sites across Groote Eylandt. Two large grids of camera traps were also deployed to obtain estimates of feral cat density. We hypothesised that native mammal populations would be negatively associated with feral cat occupancy as well as frequent, large fires. Native mammal site‐occupancy on Groote Eylandt was generally higher compared to mainland Northern Territory. Feral cats were infrequently detected, precluding both an estimate of feral cat density and an evaluation of the relationship between feral cats and native mammals. We found no evidence that native mammal site‐occupancy or relative abundance is negatively associated with frequent, large fires. The relatively healthy state of native mammal populations on Groote Eylandt is likely due to the low density of feral cats, the benign fire regime and the absence of large introduced herbivores and cane toads. However, due to a lack of historical data, the current state of mammals should not be taken as evidence that these populations are safe from decline. This study highlights that the apparent resilience of mammal populations is a result of complex interactions between factors that vary substantially across the landscape. Caution is therefore required when making broad inferences about the drivers of mammal decline from studies that are spatially and temporally limited.
Parent‐related factors influencing antibiotic use in a paediatric population: A qualitative study in Spain
Authors: Souto‐López Laura , Vazquez‐Cancela Olalla , Vazquez‐Lago Juan M. , López‐Durán Ana , Figueiras Adolfo 
Published: April 2020

AbstractAimTo explore the parent‐related factors underlying antibiotic misuse/overuse and their implication in the development of resistance in the paediatric population.MethodsQualitative study using the focus group (FG) method in Galicia (Spain). FG sessions were conducted with the parents, 27 mothers and three fathers, of children under 12 years old. A discussion topic guide was developed to lead the sessions, which were then transcribed by the researcher and independently interpreted by two researchers working separately. The grounded theory approach was used.ResultsFive FG sessions were conducted. The principal factor detected among parents was fear, associated with the perception of poor parent‐paediatrician communication. This factor was related to the following behaviours: (a) pressure on physicians; (b) lack of adherence to treatment; and (c) search for other ways of accessing antibiotics. No group highlighted antibiotic resistance as posing a real problem. All groups considered certain external agents to be responsible for such resistance. Four groups also acknowledged that patient behaviour can influence antibiotic resistance.ConclusionOur study points to poor communication between the healthcare system and the population. Identifying the factors underlying the problem enables more efficient, tailor‐made interventions to be designed for the purpose of improving antibiotic use and resistance.
Patterns and clinical correlates of lifetime alcohol consumption in women and men with bipolar disorder: Findings from the UK Bipolar Disorder Research Network
Authors: Gordon‐Smith Katherine , Lewis Katie J. S. , Vallejo Auñón Fransico M. , Di Florio Arianna , Perry Amy , Craddock Nick , Jones Ian , Jones Lisa 
Published: April 2020

AbstractObjectivesDespite previous literature on comorbid alcohol use disorders (AUDs) in bipolar disorder (BD), little is known about patterns of alcohol use more widely in this population. We have examined lifetime heaviest average weekly alcohol consumption levels in a large well‐characterised UK sample including lifetime clinical correlates of increasing levels of alcohol use.MethodsParticipants were 1203 women and 673 men with bipolar I disorder interviewed by semi‐structured interview who had consumed alcohol regularly at any point in their life.ResultsOver half of both women (52.3%) and men (73.6%) had regularly consumed over double the current UK recommended guideline for alcohol consumption. In women and men increasing levels of lifetime alcohol consumption were significantly associated with the presence of suicide attempts (women: OR 1.82, P < .001; men: OR 1.48, P = .005) and rapid cycling (women: OR 1.89, P < .001; men: OR 1.88, P < .001). In women only, increasing levels of alcohol consumption were significantly associated with more episodes of depression (OR 1.35, P < .001) and mania (OR 1.30, P < .004) per illness year, less impairment in functioning during the worst episode of mania (OR 1.02, P < .001), fewer psychiatric admissions (OR 0.51, P < .001), comorbid panic disorder (OR 2.16, P < .001) and eating disorder (OR 2.37, P < .001).ConclusionsOur results highlight the clinical importance of obtaining detailed information on levels of alcohol consumption among patients with BD. Increased levels of alcohol use, not necessarily reaching criteria for AUD, may be helpful in predicting BD illness course, in particular eating disorders comorbidity in women.