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Emerging from the swamp: an autoethnography on the legitimacy of action research
Authors: Smith Natalie 
Published: December 2020

PurposeThe pressure on the academic community to demonstrate impact, bridge theory to practice and solve practical problems is persistent. Action research has the potential for bridging the rigour–relevance gap, but has struggled for legitimacy. The purpose of this paper is to better understand the impediments to action research legitimacy.Design/methodology/approachAn analytic autoethnography of a PhD candidature, utilising legitimacy theory.FindingsThe study finds that a self-perpetuating cycle is hampering the quality of action research and provides a comprehensive list of impediments to action research legitimacy. It predicts that legitimacy can be improved through differentiating and improving guidance to theoretical contribution and considering a broader range of stakeholders for research funding and execution.Research limitations/implicationsProvides a more comprehensive understanding of the type and form of legitimacy issues for action research, which informs the actions likely to improve legitimacy. Provides clarity into limitations and variants in legitimacy theory. As the perspective of one PhD candidate, the study has the potential for bias and limitations to generalisability.Practical implicationsImproving the legitimacy of action research helps practice-based disciplines. The findings assist practitioners contemplating an academic pursuit to solve intractable business problems.Social implicationsResearch that is both rigorous and relevant contributes to one’s ability to solve complex societal problems. This study provides insights into how research rigour and relevance could be improved.Originality/valueThis research provides unique perspective and insight into the reasons action research continues to struggle for legitimacy
Ready-made garment industry attractiveness: the case of Bangladesh garments’ blue-collar employees
Authors: Hasan Ikramul , Islam M. Nazmul , Khan Sariat Rafa 
Published: December 2020

PurposeThis study illustrates the effects of the motivating factors (e.g. learning facilities, employees' compensation and working environment) on organizational attractiveness.Design/methodology/approachThis is a quantitative study. This study investigates the hypotheses based on the 160 employee responses from the different garments operating in Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMGs) industry.FindingsUsing the structural equation modeling in Bangladesh's RMG industry, this paper argues that the working environment has a significant effect on organizational attractiveness in Bangladesh's RMG industry. This research study underlines that the working environment and employee compensations serve better than the employees learning facilities to grow employees RMG attraction.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings will help practitioners of the garment manufacturers to showcase the motivating factors for the employees in growing attraction for the industry. However, the research is limited to the garment industry in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Moreover, similar research can be extended further in other countries with bigger samples to draw a general conclusion for the RMGs' operating in Asia.Practical implicationsThis paper brings a plea for the practitioners through this research's outcomes and provides useful indications of how organizations can motivate their employees to ensure organizational attractiveness for their garment industry.Originality/valueThe paper also contributes to the body of the literature relating to attractiveness in Bangladesh's RMG sector. Employees' participation in this research also confirms the unique context of the sector.
Tequila at home or abroad? paths to brand love and purchase loyalty for hedonic products
Authors: Cacho-Elizondo Silvia , Conway Dato-on Mary , Harmon-Kizer Tracy 
Published: December 2020

PurposeThis study aims to examine the impact of consumer brand experience on brand love and loyalty toward a favorite tequila brand across Mexico and the USA while advancing marketing strategies to strengthen consumer-brand relationships.Design/methodology/approachData were analyzed from 906 respondents (348-USA and 558-Mexico) to assess paths to purchase loyalty and test brand relationship hypotheses using partial least squares.FindingsAnalysis revealed that consumers in both markets demonstrated similar paths from tequila experience to brand love and attitude toward their favorite tequila brand. On the contrary, significant differences in the influence of tequila experience on the brand image were evident. Tequila experience did not have a significant difference between markets on purchase loyalty. Attitude toward the tequila brand had a much stronger influence on brand image for the USA compared to Mexican respondents. Finally, brand love’s influence on purchase loyalty differed significantly between the two markets of respondents.Practical implicationsConsidering different paths to behavioral brand loyalty across markets enables segmentation strategy development to increase repeat purchase and brand allegiance. Results indicate that the brand's image is a strong influencer of purchase loyalty, suggesting opportunities exist for brand managers to consider unique paths toward purchase loyalty.Originality/valueThis study advances the literature by answering the call for multi-national studies that investigate consumer-brand relationships. Furthermore, the research setting offers insight into consumer-brand relationships and consumption patterns for spirits in a different national context, in this case, the product’s country of origin (Mexico) and its largest market (USA).
An anomaly detection method based on double encoder–decoder generative adversarial networks
Authors: Liu Hui , Tang Tinglong , Luo Jake , Zhao Meng , Zheng Baole , Wu Yirong 
Published: December 2020

Purpose
This study aims to address the challenge of training a detection model for the robot to detect the abnormal samples in the industrial environment, while abnormal patterns are very rare under this condition.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors propose a new model with double encoder–decoder (DED) generative adversarial networks to detect anomalies when the model is trained without any abnormal patterns. The DED approach is used to map high-dimensional input images to a low-dimensional space, through which the latent variables are obtained. Minimizing the change in the latent variables during the training process helps the model learn the data distribution. Anomaly detection is achieved by calculating the distance between two low-dimensional vectors obtained from two encoders.

Findings
The proposed method has better accuracy and F1 score when compared with traditional anomaly detection models.

Originality/value
A new architecture with a DED pipeline is designed to capture the distribution of images in the training process so that anomalous samples are accurately identified. A new weight function is introduced to control the proportion of losses in the encoding reconstruction and adversarial phases to achieve better results. An anomaly detection model is proposed to achieve superior performance against prior state-of-the-art approaches.
The role of brand representatives in predicting trust in early buyer–supplier relationships
Authors: Seyedghorban Zahra , Simpson Dayna , Matanda Margaret Jekanyika 
Published: December 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore the dynamics of trust creation in an early buyer–supplier relationship phase at the interpersonal level. The authors use a brand-based communication approach to investigate the trust–risk–commitment link.Design/methodology/approachSurvey data from 204 senior managers in small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) in Australia were collected and analyzed.FindingsResults indicate that ability, credibility, benevolence and persona of supplier brand representatives (SBRs) relate significantly to a buyers’ trust in SBR, leading to diminished perceived risk, and increased relationship commitment between the parties. These findings support the importance of using individual representatives who are able to broadcast their supplier’s brand values, and increase trust in exploratory buyer–supplier relationships.Research limitations/implicationsThis research focused on SMEs in Australia, investigating exploratory phase of the interpersonal relationships. Future research can investigate large firms interacting in different relationship phases in the light of brand-based communication.Practical implicationsThe study describes several strategies for both buying and supplying firms to use, to best use brand-based communication as a means to build trust in the early phases of buyer–supplier relationships.Originality/valuePrior research has focused on interorganizational trust and established or mature buyer–supplier relationships. This study investigates the initial phase of buyer–supplier relationships, and at the interpersonal exchange level. It also incorporates a role for brand-based communication in the buyer–supplier relationship which has received limited attention in the literature.
The role of shared study space in shaping graduate students’ social networks
Authors: Zhou Yaoyi , Hua Ying 
Published: December 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to study whether the use of a shared study space played a role in shaping graduate students’ social networks by exploring how the copresence in space was related to the structure of friendship and advice networks. The authors first proposed two concepts of spatial copresence: measured spatial-temporal copresence and perceived copresence. The authors then examined the role of copresence through a case study of a shared study space occupied by 27 graduate students in the same department.Design/methodology/approachCopresence relations were first constructed through a six-month room access history data set and self-reported data to examine whether measured spatial-temporal copresence was consistent with perceived copresence. Friendship and advice network relations were then analyzed with copresence, social media connections, class project collaboration relations and social homophily (nationality, gender, cohort) through quadratic assignment procedure (QAP) and MQAP analysis.FindingsThe authors found that students who used the shared study space more often reported more friendship and advice ties. The perceived copresence and the measured spatial-temporal copresence were highly correlated. Copresence relations, as measured by survey and room access history, were both significantly correlated with advice relation, which was associated with perceived social support.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the debate about whether “space” continues to play significant roles in graduate students’ social networks in the context of flexible learning environments. The results also reveal new directions for research methods in studying spatial proximity in flexible settings.
Teaching for intersectionality: insights from a relational cultural perspective
Authors: Simola Sheldene K. 
Published: December 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to consider the use of relational cultural theory (RCT) as an underlying, processual orientation for teaching with those who are living and learning at the intersection of multiple, marginalised identities.

Design/methodology/approach
The concept of intersectionality is defined, and key characteristics of intersectional approaches are described. The criticality of teaching for intersectionality-related social justice goals involving inclusion, engagement, mattering, empowerment and critical inquiry as foundations for critical praxis is identified. Consideration is given to the viability of RCT as an underlying orientation for teaching with students who live and learn at the intersection of multiple, marginalised identities.

Findings
RCT is consonant with key characteristics of intersectional approaches, including rejection of essentialist perspectives; recognising the roles of power in creating, maintaining and legitimising interlocking marginalisations; retaining race as a critical point of intersectional analysis and practice; recognising the validity of insights obtained from non-dominant standpoints; and working to fulfill social justice goals. Practical guidelines from RCT that support social justice goals include facilitating student voice within a context of radical respect; use of “disruptive empathy”; attending to particular experiences within the context of systemic power dynamics; using co-active “power with” versus “power over” students; relying on mutuality and fluid expertise; and reframing student resistance.

Research limitations/implications
This paper provides a foundational overview of the history, nature and uses of RCT as an underlying processual orientation when teaching across diverse academic disciplines for students who live and learn at the intersection of multiple marginalised identities. Detailed case studies involving the application of RCT, including those involving teacher self-reflection would be useful.

Practical implications
Guidelines are provided for the practical application of RCT when teaching for intersectionality across diverse academic disciplines.

Social implications
RCT supports the intersectionality-related social justice goals of inclusion, engagement, mattering, empowerment and critical inquiry as foundations for critical praxis.

Originality/value
Intersectional pedagogies have been associated with positive attitudinal, intentional and behavioural outcomes. However, despite some notable exceptions, intersectional pedagogies are still absent in most academic disciplines. This paper provides practical guidance on the use of RCT as an underlying processual orientation when teaching for intersectionality across diverse academic disciplines.
A novel approach for optimal replacement threshold and inspection scheme for condition based maintenance
Authors: Golmakani Hamid Reza 
Published: December 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is the simultaneous determination of optimal replacement threshold and inspection scheme for a system within condition-based maintenance (CBM) framework.Design/methodology/approachA proportional hazards model (PHM) is used for risk of failure and a Markovian process to model the system covariates. Total expected long-run cost (including replacement, inspection and downtime costs) is formulated in terms of replacement threshold and inspection scheme. Through an iterative procedure, for all different values of replacement thresholds, their associated optimal inspection scheme is determined using an effective search algorithm. By evaluating the corresponding costs, the optimal replacement threshold and its associated optimal inspection scheme are, then, identified.FindingsThe mathematical formulation, that takes into account all different costs, required for the simultaneous determination of optimal replacement threshold and optimal inspection scheme for an item subjected to CBM using PHM is provided. The proposed approach is compared against classical age policy and one state-of-the-art policy through a numerical example. The results show that the proposed approach outperforms other comparing policies.Practical implicationsIn practical situations where CBM is implemented, inspections and downtime often incur cost. Under such circumstances, findings of this paper can be utilized for the determination of optimal replacement threshold and optimal inspection scheme so that the CBM cost is minimized.Originality/valueIn most of the reported researches, it is often assumed that inspections have no cost and/or that the time for replacements (either preventive or at failure) is negligible. In the contrary, in this paper the author takes all cost factors including inspection costs, replacement time(s) and their associated downtime costs into account in the simultaneous determination of optimal replacement threshold and optimal inspection scheme.
ICD corporate communication and its determinants: evidence from Italian listed companies’ websites
Authors: Nicolò Giuseppe , Aversano Natalia , Sannino Giuseppe , Tartaglia Polcini Paolo 
Published: December 2020

Purpose
This study aims to analyse the extent and type of online intellectual capital (IC) disclosure provided by a sample of 117 Italian listed companies. The study also seeks to identify possible determinants of the extent and type of intellectual capital disclosure (ICD) practiced by Italian listed companies via the Web.

Design/methodology/approach
A content analysis is conducted to investigate the extent and type of online ICD provided through websites by a sample of 117 Italian listed companies. Two multivariate ordinary least squares regression models are applied to estimate the associations proposed in the research hypotheses.

Findings
The results show that Italian listed companies are exploiting the potential of websites to satisfy the information needs of investors and other stakeholders in relation to strategic IC-based corporate resources, with a particular focus on external capital. For the most part, ICD is conveyed in narrative form. Moreover, while the size and board independence positively affect both the extent and type of ICD, profitability exerts a positive influence only on the extent of online ICD.

Originality/value
Unlike previous ICD studies, which focussed on annual reports, this study explores an emerging and innovative tool to convey ICD, namely, the website. In today’s world, websites are considered to be the most expedient and effective tools for sharing and transmitting information, including IC; they are a vehicle that can shift the IC focus from the organisation to the wider ecosystem.
Analyzing the mediating effect of organizational identification on the relationship between CSR employer branding and employee retention
Authors: Bharadwaj Shubhangi , Yameen Mohammad 
Published: December 2020

Purpose
The study aims to explore the relationship between the employer branding (EB) dimension of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and employee retention (ER) while testing for organizational identification (OI) as a mediator, within a single framework.

Design/methodology/approach
The study is cross-sectional, and the data were collected from 126 employees working in the Indian information technology (IT) companies. Regression technique and PROCESS macro were deployed to analyze the data.

Findings
The findings asserted that, first, the EB dimension of CSR influences ER. Second, CSR significantly affected OI and was found to be a strong predictor of ER. Third, the relationship between CSR and ER is mediated by OI.

Practical implications
Organizations should embed ethical stance in their policies, practices and procedures to retain a skilled workforce. Further, CSR as an EB dimension, while being imperative for improving employee-related outcomes, does not necessarily help to enhance retention of employees unless the employees build a strong identity with their work organization.

Social implications
The study connotes that organizations should be more socially responsible for achieving better employer status among various stakeholders. A well-designed strategy pertaining to CSR may increase the reputation of an employer as an attractive place to work for current and prospective employees.

Originality/value
The paper examined CSR as an important attribute of employer branding for retaining competent employees in the Indian setting; studies on CSR as an EB dimension are limited. The results focus on embracing socially responsible behavior of organizations and on examining the role of OI as a mediating variable.
Stress and memory: a systematic state-of-the-art review with evidence-gathering recommendations for police
Authors: Di Nota Paula M. , Stoliker Bryce E. , Vaughan Adam D. , Andersen Judith P. , Anderson Gregory S. 
Published: December 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this study isto synthesize recent empirical research investigating memory of stressful critical incidents (both simulated and occurring in the field) among law enforcement officers.Design/methodology/approachThe study used the approach of systematic state-of-the-art review.FindingsIn total, 20 studies of police and military officers show reduced detail and accuracy of high- versus low-stress incidents, especially for peripheral versus target information. Decrements in memory performance were mediated by the extent of physiological stress responses. Delayed recall accuracy was improved among officers that engaged in immediate post-incident rehearsal, including independent debriefing or reviewing body-worn camera footage.Research limitations/implicationsMost studies were not found through systematic database searches, highlighting a need for broader indexing and/or open access publishing to make research more accessible.Practical implicationsBy understanding how stress physiology enhances or interferes with memory encoding, consolidation and recall, evidence-based practices surrounding post-incident evidence gathering are recommended.Social implicationsThe current review addresses common public misconceptions of enhanced cognitive performance among police relative to the average citizen.Originality/valueThe current work draws from scientific knowledge about the pervasive influence of stress physiology on memory to inform existing practices surrounding post-incident evidence gathering among police.
Data analytics by management accountants
Authors: Spraakman Gary , Sanchez-Rodriguez Cristobal , Tuck-Riggs Carol Anne 
Published: December 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to understand how the tasks of management accountants (MA) are affected by data analytics (DA).

Design/methodology/approach
A qualitative methodology was deemed most appropriate given the exploratory nature of the research questions (RQ). In total, 10 open-ended interview questions were used to gather the evidence. The case study design was inductive, yielding rich data from 29 respondents representing 20 different organizations.

Findings
Answers were provided to three interrelated RQs about the use of DA by MA, namely, what are their responsibilities? How does this work support inference, prediction and assurance? And how can they ensure insights from DA can be turned into decisions that add value? The findings also indicate that MA have not taken charge of the data analytic opportunities and at present, their activities remain largely focused on descriptive and financial data analysis rather than more complex activities using external data, operational data and modeling.

Research limitations/implications
The limitation of this research is that it is based on a relatively small, geographically restricted sample (20 organizations in south-central Canada) as well by interviews that were only 60 min in duration.

Practical implications
Provides a base for the existing practice of management accounting with DA.

Social implications
Explains the social relationship between DA and management accounting.

Originality/value
Documented and explained the extent of actual DA use by MA.