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Stock market volatility and exchange rate movements in the Gulf Arab countries: a Markov-state switching model
Authors: Thai Hung Ngo 
Published: August 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate the dynamic linkage between stock prices and exchange rate changes for the Gulf Arab countries (Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates [UAE]).

Design/methodology/approach
The author uses the Markov-switching autoregression to detect regime-shift behavior in the stock returns of the Gulf Arab countries and Markov-switching vector autoregressive (MS-VAR) model to capture the dynamic interrelatedness between exchange and stock returns over the period 2000–2018.

Findings
This study’s analysis finds evidence to support the persistence of two distinct regimes for all markets, namely, a low-volatility regime and a high-volatility regime. The low-volatility regime illustrates more persistence than the high-volatility regime. Specifically, exchange rate changes do not have an influence on the stock market returns of the Gulf Arab countries, regardless of the regimes. On the other hand, stock market returns have a substantial impact on exchange markets for all countries, except Saudi Arabia, and it is more noticeable during the regime of high volatility.

Practical implications
The findings shed light on the interconnectedness between two of the most important financial markets in the complex international financial environment. They are thus of particular interest for economic policymakers and portfolio investors.

Originality/value
The author distinguishes this study from previous studies in several ways. First, while previous empirical studies of the dynamic linkage between stock prices and foreign exchange markets are primarily devoted to developed markets or emerging markets, this study’s interest is concentrated on four Gulf Arab financial markets (Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE). Second, unlike most investigations in the literature that only estimate this link for the whole period, this study attempts to estimate during the good and bad period by using a two-regime MS-VAR model. To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first study of the Gulf Arab countries on the stock and foreign exchange markets to apply this model.
Gamifying the digital shopping experience: games without monetary participation incentives increase customer satisfaction and loyalty
Authors: Bauer Johannes C. , Linzmajer Marc , Nagengast Liane , Rudolph Thomas , D'Cruz Elena 
Published: August 2020

PurposeMany marketplace examples suggest that using gamification in the online retail shopping context boosts sales and positively affects customer loyalty. Nevertheless, more research is needed to understand the effects of digital games on consumer behavior and their underlying psychological mechanisms. Therefore, this article explores how combining games and monetary rewards impacts customer satisfaction, loyalty and word-of-mouth (WOM) intentions.Design/methodology/approachTo test our hypotheses, we designed two online laboratory experiments to stimulate an online shopping situation, as gamification in online retailing has the potential to affect an important set of outcomes for service firms throughout the consumer decision process (Hofacker et al., 2016).FindingsThe results of two lab experiments demonstrate that playing a shopping-related game without monetary participation incentive positively influences all three relational outcomes because games enhance consumers' enjoyment of the overall shopping experience. However, our findings also show that monetary rewards used to incentivize game participation diminish these effects. Gamification loses its positive effects if games are combined with monetary rewards, as consumers no longer play games to derive inherent enjoyment, but rather the extrinsic motivation of receiving a discount. We draw managerial implications about how gamification effectively and profitably fosters strong customer relationships and thus increases customer lifetime value and equity.Research limitations/implicationsThis research is the first to investigate the combined effects of gamification and price discounts that require consumers to play the game in order to receive the discount. Focusing on an online shopping context, this article contributes to research on motivation by providing new and more nuanced insights into the psychological process underlying the gamification effects on consumer' long-term attitudes (i.e. satisfaction) and relational behaviors (i.e. positive WOM and loyalty) toward a retailer.Practical implicationsBased on our findings, we provide recommendations for marketers that explain how gamification can be a profitable and efficient tool to foster strong customer relationships. Retail managers should use gamification as a less costly alternative to typical price discounts.Originality/valueTwo laboratory experiments investigate how the separate and combined use of games and price discounts affects consumers' satisfaction, positive WOM intentions and loyalty. Playing a shopping-related game increases satisfaction with the retailer and positive WOM intentions as well as loyalty. Monetary rewards used to incentivize game participation eliminate the positive effects of gamification.
Australia's COVID-19 public budgeting response: the straitjacket of neoliberalism
Authors: Andrew Jane , Baker Max , Guthrie James , Martin-Sardesai Ann 
Published: August 2020

PurposeThis paper explores how neoliberalism restrains the ability of governments to respond to crises through budgetary action. It examines the immediate budgetary responses to the COVID-19 pandemic by the Australian government and explores how the conditions created by prior neoliberal policies have limited these responses.Design/methodology/approachA review and examination of the prior literature on public budgeting and new public management are provided. The idea of a “neoliberal straitjacket” is used to frame the current budgetary and economic situation in Australia.FindingsThe paper examines the chronology of Australia's budgetary responses to the economic and health crisis created by COVID-19. These responses have taken the form of tax breaks and a temporary payment scheme for individuals made unemployed by the pandemic.Practical implicationsThe insights gained from this paper may help with future policy developments and promote future research on similar crises.Originality/valueThe analysis of Australia's policies in dealing with the pandemic may offer insights for other countries struggling to cope with the fiscal consequences of COVID-19.
Subordinate evaluations of high-performance managers
Authors: Bayer Oxana , Krupskyi Olexandr , Bondarenko Evgeniy 
Published: August 2020

PurposeThe study investigated the factors considered by subordinates when evaluating the productivity of their managers, in addition to how those factors influenced such feedback.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire survey was conducted among participants. The results were processed using a cluster analysis (K-means method), the Mann–Whitney U test and the χ2-Pearson test.FindingsThe survey results were used to categorize managers as highly productive, moderately productive, or lowly productive. Recommendations for how to increase productivity were then determined.Research limitations/implicationsThe implication of our study in perspective research lies in particular in showing the mediating character of constructive feedback in subordinates' viewing manager efficient. As for practice, knowing subordinates' feedback makes it possible for an organization to influence the quality of supervisor-subordinate dyad. DTEK company has already put into practice the results of our study into corporate education and learning. In particular, recommendations for how to increase productivity (through giving constructive feedback, time to talk in private to an employee and expressing gratitude for good work) are discussed.Practical implicationsThe results indicated that highly productive managers tended to professionally develop both themselves and their subordinates. They provided subordinates with constructive feedback as well as the opportunity to talk in-person. These managers were also experts in the activities performed by their subordinates and showed gratitude for their accomplishments.Originality/valueThis study examined managerial efficacy as reviewed by subordinates. A theoretical analysis was conducted to outline the factors typically associated with managerial productivity (e.g. interpersonal skills, synchronizing projects, technical knowledge and handling work-related frustration).
Drivers of integrated reporting by state-owned enterprises in Europe: a longitudinal analysis
Authors: Manes-Rossi Francesca , Nicolò Giuseppe , Tiron Tudor Adriana , Zanellato Gianluca 
Published: August 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to explore the emerging phenomenon of integrated reporting (IR) in the context of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and proposes a longitudinal analysis of the level of IR disclosure (IRD) provided by a sample of European SOEs for the period 2013–2017, in accordance with IR framework requirements. The study also proposes an analysis of the possible explanatory factors driving the level of IRD. Specific attention is devoted to examine the influence exerted by the public ownership on the level of IRD provided by SOEs.

Design/methodology/approach
The IRs published by a balanced sample of 18 European SOEs between 2013 and 2017 were examined through a manual content analysis. Several analyzes were performed to assess the relationship between the level of IRD provided by SOEs and some possible determinants.

Findings
Results show an increasing level of disclosure during the observed period, confirming the relevance of IR as a tool for transparency and accountability within the context of SOEs. Statistical analyzes show that government ownership, external assurance, investor protection and global reporting initiative guidelines adoption positively affect the level of IRD, while SOE size exerts a negative influence.

Originality/value
As this paper examines a context which has been under-investigated, it presents fresh knowledge about the evolution of IR adoption by European SOEs. Furthermore, this paper identifies some of the explanatory factors that drive the preparation of IR, thus providing international integrated reporting council, policymakers and standard-setters with the relevant information for inclusion in specific guidelines for IR by SOEs.
A systematic qualitative case study: questions, data collection, NVivo analysis and saturation
Authors: Alam Md. Kausar 
Published: August 2020

PurposeThe study aims to explore the case study method with the formation of questions, data collection procedures and analysis, followed by how and on which position the saturation is achieved in developing a centralized Shariah governance framework for Islamic banks in Bangladesh.Design/methodology/approachUsing purposive and snowball sampling procedures, data have been collected from 17 respondents who are working in the central bank and Islamic banks of Bangladesh through face-to-face and semi-structured interviews.FindingsThe study claims that researchers can form the research questions by using “what” question mark in qualitative research. Besides, the qualitative research and case study could explore the answers of “what” questions along with the “why” and “how” more broadly, descriptively and extensively about a phenomenon. Similarly, saturation can be considered attaining the ultimate point of data collection by the researchers without adding anything in the databank. Overall, this study proposes three stages of saturation: First, information redundancy. Second, referring the respondents (already considered in the study) without knowing anything about the data collection and their responses. Third, through the NVivo open coding process due to the decrease of reference or quotes in a certain position or in the saturation position as a result of fewer outcomes or insufficient information. The saturation is thus achieved in the diversified positions, i.e. three respondents for regulatory, nine for Shariah scholars and officers and five for the experts concerning the responses and respondents.Research limitations/implicationsThe study has potential implications on the qualitative research method, including the case study, saturation process and points, NVivo analysis and qualitative questions formation.Originality/valueThis research defines a case study with the inclusion of “what” and illustrates the saturation process in diverse positions. The qualitative research questions can also be formed with “what” in addition “why” and “how”.
Ownership concentration, innovation and firm performance: empirical study in Indian technology SME context
Authors: Chatterjee Manali , Bhattacharjee Titas 
Published: August 2020

PurposeThis study aims to understand the influence of R&D intensity and ownership concentration on performance of Indian technology SMEs, at the intersection of “value creation” perspective of corporate governance and country cultural context in innovation.Design/methodology/approachCross-sectional data of 264 Indian technology SMEs have been employed to probe the impact of ownership and R&D intensity on market performance of the technology SMEs.FindingsThis study does not find support of individual influence of R&D intensity on SME performance. The authors find support for the “value creation” hypothesis of corporate governance in Indian technology SME context. This study finds that interaction of promoter's ownership concentration and R&D intensity has a positive influence on the performance of Indian technology SMEs.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has deployed cross-sectional data. Future studies can examine the “value creation” hypothesis based on panel data for a long-run understanding. Ownership can be further segregated into different categories of ownership in future studies.Practical implicationsThis study underscores on distinct necessity in the concentrated ownership in the context of Indian technology SMEs. The findings of the study may encourage policymakers to focus on the “value creation” of the technology SMEs than “value protection.”Originality/valueThis study aims to understand the market value of R&D practice of SMEs. The findings of this study establish that R&D intensity individually may not have any significant influence on SME performance. R&D intensity coupled with concentrated ownership can significantly increase SME performance. Thus, this study identifies factors that can help in SME innovation and growth options. Additionally, this study advocates for the fact concentrated ownership in technology SMEs of India by establishing the link with SME performance.
Club fan shop or not? A conjoint analysis of online jersey purchase behavior
Authors: Habenstein Dominic , Kirchhoff Katharina , Schlesinger Torsten 
Published: August 2020

PurposeThe relevance of merchandise for professional football clubs is uncontroversial. Especially the constantly growing e-commerce sales elicits disruptive market changes such as global brand visibility or data-driven customer relationship management strategies. To exhaust these possibilities, it is a precondition that merchandising costumers choose the official online fan shop as the first choice channel instead of a third-party supplier. Thus, the purpose of this study is to figure out if the club as a retailer and the loyalty to a club influence the fans' channel choice when purchasing licensed sports merchandise online.Design/methodology/approachTo do so, a choice-based conjoint analysis for a jersey purchase embedded in an online questionnaire was conducted (sample: n = 589) to investigate the importance of the online supplier, relative to the tangible factors price, shipping speed and free added values and the influence of fan loyalty within the e-commerce purchase channel choice.FindingsThe findings reveal that the price has the highest relative importance (47%), but, as a sport specific peculiarity, the relative importance of the online supplier (22%) is higher than added values (20%) and shipping speed (11%). But, these overall findings are significantly affected by the level of fan loyalty. Based on the findings, implications that influence the fans' decision-making practices are derived for clubs.Originality/valueThis study is the one of the first in sports management research, focusing straight on the purchase channel importance (affected by fan loyalty) when purchasing merchandising online.
Accessing the Oregon Frontier: The Impact of Expanding Authority for Buprenorphine to Nurse Practitioners
Authors: Klein T. , Hartung D. , Geddes J. 
Published: August 2020

Access to providers of treatment for opioid use disorder is a critical challenge to confronting the opioid epidemic. In 2017, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) expanded buprenorphine prescribing privileges to nurse practitioners (NP). This research examined the effect of this regulatory change on buprenorphine prescribing in the state of Oregon.We performed an interrupted time‐series (ITS) analysis to examine the effect of CARA implementation (February 2017) on buprenorphine prescribing for medications to treat opioid disorders (MOUD) from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018. Specifically, we characterized changes in the trend and patterns of buprenorphine prescribing overall, by prescriber type (NPs vs MD/DO), and geographic designation. Our ITS regression models estimated prepolicy trends, immediate changes after CARA implementation, and changes in trend following implementation.We used Oregon Prescription Drug Monitoring Program data linked to a provider and dispensing characteristic files. Our study sample post‐CARA included 179 NPs with a total of 440 525 buprenorphine prescriptions statewide written by all prescribers.Prior to CARA implementation, the trend in total buprenorphine dispensing was increasing by 149 prescriptions per month (P < .001). Following implementation, the trend in buprenorphine dispensing increased significantly by 75 prescriptions per month (P = .015). This increase was entirely driven by new NP prescribing of buprenorphine as the trend in MD/DO prescribing was unchanged (P = .65). By December 2018, 15% of buprenorphine prescriptions were prescribed by NPs. The proportion of buprenorphine prescribed by NPs increased in both urban (0.4% per month; P < .001) and rural areas (0.6% per month; P < .001). The increase was particularly large in counties classified as frontier (six or fewer people per square mile) where the proportion of buprenorphine prescribed by NPs increased from 1.2% to 23%.Buprenorphine dispensing rates in Oregon increased significantly following CARA implementation. The impact of adding NPs as authorized prescribers has enhanced access to buprenorphine prescriptions in rural and sparsely populated areas of the state where such patients were previously underserved.Expanding buprenorphine prescribing authority to NPs is a promising approach to improve access to MOUD, particularly in frontier counties where certified treatment centers do not exist. However, only 179 of the state’s 4946 licensed NPs prescribed buprenorphine demonstrating the need to for efforts to facilitate certification for these providers.WSU College of Nursing.
Low‐value Prostate Cancer Screening: Decision Fatigue in Outpatient Providers’ PSA Testing Practices
Authors: Hunt T.C. , Ambrose J.P. , Haaland B. , Hanson H.A. , O'Neil B.B. 
Published: August 2020

Research ObjectiveLow‐value prostate‐specific antigen (PSA) testing is responsible for substantial waste and potential harm to patients, yet it accounts for nearly half of prostate cancer (PCa) screening. Decision fatigue, the progressive decline in consistency and quality of choices with repetitive decision making, has been observed in breast and colorectal cancer care. Our aim was to determine whether low‐value PSA testing patterns by outpatient providers are consistent with decision fatigue.Study DesignOutpatient encounters across various specialties were stratified by clinical guidelines as whether a PSA test order would be appropriate or low value. The primary endpoint was whether a PSA test was ordered. Logistic generalized estimating equations were used to analyze PSA test likelihood by appropriateness, with spline functions representing trends by hour. Models were adjusted for patient‐, provider‐, and appointment‐level factors and stratified by specialty.Population StudiedMen without PCa at a large academic health system from July 2011 to June 2018 were identified. In total, 1,761,815 outpatient visits were completed by this cohort of men during the specified time period.Principal FindingsOf these 1,761,815 outpatient encounters, a PSA test was ordered during 3.7% when it would be considered appropriate and 1.8% when it was low value. The overall likelihood of an encounter resulting in any PSA test was greatest at 8:00am, tapering off by 12:00pm (OR = 0.66; 0.58–0.75) and persisting at this nadir through 4:00pm (OR = 0.65; 0.56–0.77). Testing patterns differed between specialties, with nonurologists exhibiting a proportionately greater decline in the likelihood of ordering an appropriate test as the day progressed. Urologists showed a different pattern, with appropriate decisions relatively preserved throughout the day even as inappropriate testing declined in the middle of the day.ConclusionsIn a framework where PSA testing decisions are considered complex and the default position is to not test, PSA testing among nonurologists is consistent with decision fatigue. That is, testing is most likely early in the day when complex decisions are easiest. The pattern of PSA testing among urologists is different and may not be explained by decision fatigue. This may be due to differences in the default position for testing or greater PSA testing expertise, which lightens the cognitive load of decision making.Implications for Policy or PracticeFuture efforts to improve value and reduce waste in PSA testing might employ clinical decision support, which has been shown to be an effective intervention in the setting of decision fatigue. Interventions should ideally be tailored to each specialty’s unique needs.Primary Funding SourceNational Institutes of Health.