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Board and corporate social responsibility disclosure of multinational corporations
Authors: Pham Hanh Thi Song , Tran Hien Thi 
Published: November 2018

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the effects of board model and board independence on corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure of multinational corporations (MNCs).Design/methodology/approachThe authors developed an empirical model in which CSR disclosure is the dependent variable and board model (two-tier vs one-tier), board independence (a proportion of independent directors on a board) and the interaction variable of board model and board independence together with several variables conventionally used as control variables are independent variables. The authors collated the panel dataset of 244 Fortune World’s Most Admired (FWMA) corporations from 2005 to 2011 of which 117 MNCs use the one-tier board model, and 127 MNCs use the two-tier board model from 20 countries. They used the random-effect regression method to estimate the empirical models with the data they collated and also ran regressions on the alternative models for robustness check.FindingsThe authors found a significantly positive effect of a board model on CSR disclosure by MNCs. Two-tier MNCs tend to reveal more CSR information than one-tier MNCs. The results also confirm the significant moderating impact of board model on the effect of board independence on CSR disclosure. The effect of board independence on CSR disclosure in the two-tier board MNCs tends to be higher than that in the one-tier board MNCs. The results do not support the effect of board independence on CSR disclosure in general for all types of firms (one-tier and two-tier board). The impact of board independence on CSR disclosure is only significant in two-tier board MNCs and insignificant in one-tier board MNCs.Practical implicationsThe authors advise the MNCs who wish to improve CSR reporting and transparency to consider the usage of two-tier board model and use a higher number of outside directors on board. They note that once a firm uses one-tier model, number of IDs on a board does not matter to the level of CSR disclosure. They advise regulators to enforce an application of two-tier board model to improve CSR reporting and transparency in MNCs. The authors also recommend regulators to continue mandating publicly traded companies to include more external members on their boards, especially for the two-tier board MNCs.Originality/valueThis paper is the first that investigates the role of board model on CSR disclosure of MNCs.
Role of cloud ERP and big data on firm performance: a dynamic capability view theory perspective
Authors: Gupta Shivam , Qian Xiaoyan , Bhushan Bharat , Luo Zongwei 
Published: November 2018

PurposeTechnological developments have made it possible for organizations to use enterprise resource planning (ERP) services without indulging in heavy investments like IT infrastructure, trained manpower for implementation and maintenance and updating the systems regularly to maintain business competitiveness. Plug and play model offered by cloud ERP has led to a constant creation of large data sets which are structured, semi-structured and unstructured by nature. Thus, there has been a need to analyze such complex data sets and the purpose of this paper is to focus on how cloud ERP and big data predictive analytics (BDPA) will impact the performance of a firm.Design/methodology/approachA dynamic capability view (DCV) theory-based model was developed and the authors have collected data by using an online questionnaire from India. Thereafter, the authors have analyzed it by employing structural equation modeling.FindingsSEM analysis of 231 respondents showcases that the use of DCV theory to define the relationships of cloud ERP and BDPA has been the right move. Out of the 13 hypotheses empirically tested, only 7 hypotheses were supported by the data.Research limitations/implicationsThe study showcases cross-sectional data from India. It would be interesting for this study to see if the country-level differences would influence these relationships between cloud ERP and financial performance, BDPA and financial performance and cloud ERP and BDPA.Originality/valueThis study empirically tests the relationship of cloud ERP and BDPA through a model based on DCV theory.
How do institutional investors respond to patent announcements?
Authors: Lantushenko Viktoriya , Nelling Edward F. 
Published: November 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine institutional investor demand for shares of firms that announce patents.

Design/methodology/approach
There are three important dates in the process of obtaining a patent. First, a patent filer requests the right for intellectual property on the application date. Next, the content of a patent becomes publicly available on the publication date, if authorized by the US Patent and Trademark Office. Third, once the patent is validated, it is issued on the grant date. The authors focus on the publication date, as it marks the time when the patent-specific information is disclosed to public. In a regression framework, the authors analyze how institutional investors respond to patent publications.

Findings
The authors document a significant increase in institutional demand for a firm’s shares around patent announcements. Institutional investors react more strongly to patent publications announced by firms that have published frequently in the past. The increase in demand is also greater when the firm’s shareholder base consists of a higher percentage of long-term institutions. Institutional trading around patent announcements is associated with higher levels of stock price informativeness. In addition, firms that announce patents exhibit long-term outperformance relative to a control sample. Overall, the results suggest that institutional trading conveys information about the value of patents.

Originality/value
This study is the first to explore changes in institutional demand around patent publications and to show that such events attract institutional investors and have an impact on shareholder wealth, price informativeness and liquidity.
Can rewards incentives of non-state-owned enterprises realize co-win cooperation of workers, enterprises and the society?
Authors: Yang Junqing , Chen Hong 
Published: November 2018

PurposeThis paper aims to examine whether rewards incentives of non-state-owned enterprises can settle the matters of motivation lack, strained labor relations and frequent labor-capital conflicts and realize co-win cooperation of workers, enterprises and the society.Design/methodology/approachBased on the data of 1,617 questionnaires in 257 enterprises, this research reveals the total rewards factors that affect the labor motivation of non-stated-owned enterprises in China and improve labor productivity by adopting the hierarchical linear regression analysis and multi-group path analysis, and establishes a new model of win-win cooperation between labor and capital and the society through the incentive function of these elements by stimulating the enthusiasm of workers, improving labor productivity, increasing profits, expanding capital accumulation and absorbing labor force.FindingsThe authors have discovered that in general the main incentives that stimulate the enthusiasm of employees are the factors of performance and recognition and development and career opportunity in total rewards. The factor of benefits also has a significant incentive effect on employees in the western area of China, migrant workers with lower education and male employees, but negative effect on the post-1990s employees in non-state-owned enterprises. However, the compensation factor should be used with caution when encouraging employees in eastern region and the post-1980s. The total rewards factors of development and career opportunities and the performance and the recognition and benefits should be used to motivate workers to improve labor productivity, increase corporate profits and absorb more labor force, which is a long-term solution to win-win cooperation between labor and capital and social sustainable development. It is an important way to increase profits and absorb more labor force by increasing employee’s human capital investment and improving labor proficiency of employees under age 45. The conclusions provide new effective management methods for non-state-owned enterprises in China.Practical implicationsAs a consequence, it will encourage employees to improve labor productivity and increase profits and thus absorb more labor force, if we use these factors of performance and recognition, development and career opportunity and benefits integratedly, we will find a permanent solution that the two sides of the labor and management and the society enjoy a win-win cooperation.Originality/valueThe research will provide theoretical basis for non-state-owned enterprises to apply a new and effective management style so that we can establish a win-win cooperation between the labor and management. What’s more, the research will develop the Dual Economy Theory of Lewis and the employment theory of Keynes and will also provide a theoretical basis for the realization of Taylor’s harmonious industrial relations.
Accountability reporting objectives of Māori organizations
Authors: Craig Russell , Taonui Rawiri , Wild Susan , Rodrigues Lũcia Lima 
Published: November 2018

Purpose
This paper aims to highlight the accountability reporting objectives of four Māori-controlled organizations. The examples cited reflect the core values of the indigenous Māori people of New Zealand (Aotearoa) and help demonstrate how these values are manifest in the accountability reporting of Māori-controlled organizations.

Design/methodology/approach
Narrative sections of ten annual reports of two small and two large Maori organizations, drawn variously from their financial years ending in the calendar years 2009 to 2014, are read closely. These organizations represent diverse tribal and regional associations in terms of size, scope and structure; and in terms of the business, social and cultural activities they pursue.

Findings
Three core Māori values are identified: spirituality (wairuatanga); intergenerationalism and restoration (whakapapa); and governance, leadership and respect (mana and rangatiratanga). The commitment to these values and the way this commitment is reflected in accountability reports of Maori organizations, is presented.

Originality/value
The examples provided, and the associated discussion, should help inform reporting initiatives of organizations that are seeking better accountability in terms of their long-term engagement with indigenous communities, the environment and broader society.
A study on comparative colour fading in daylight and xenon arc lamp
Authors: Roy Choudhury Asim Kumar , Chatterjee Biswapati 
Published: November 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to compare light fastness assessments by exposure of fabric dyes with various dyes in daylight and an artificial xenon arc lamp.Design/methodology/approachCotton fabric dyed with 66 reactive, vat, azoic and direct dyes dyed in different depths were exposed to daylight and Xenon arc lamp for assessment of light fastness by standard methods. The light fastness rating and fading hours by the two methods were analysed and compared statistically.FindingsThe correlation between the corresponding light fastness rating (LFR) measured in Xenotest and daylight is quite high (0.93). The logarithmic correlation coefficients between fading hour (FH) and LFR in Xenotest and daylight are 0.95 and 0.88, respectively. For Xenotest, the assessed LFRs are same as those predicted from geometric progression up to LFR of 5.5, and thereafter, the former is higher. On the other hand, in the case of daylight, the assessed LFR is lower. Assessments for three successive seasons showed high repeatability in case of Xenotest and moderate repeatability in case of daylight. Assessments for three successive seasons showed high repeatability in case of Xenotest and moderate repeatability in case of daylight.Research limitations/implicationsThe exposure conditions in daylight cannot be controlled or standardised, whereas the exposure in Xenon arc lamp in the accelerated fading instrument can be strictly controlled. These differences in exposure control may affect the repeatability of experimental findings.Practical implicationsInconsistent ratings may be because of little deterioration of samples during storage, as well as seasonal variation of daylight.Social implicationsThere are no direct social implications.Originality/valueThe researches on the comparison of the two light fastness assessment methods have not been reported in any recent publication to the best our knowledge.
Optimal assembling of 3D printed features by modulation of interfacial behaviour
Authors: Favero Justin , Belhabib Sofiane , Guessasma Sofiane , Nouri Hedi 
Published: November 2018

Purpose
Assembling items to achieve bigger parts seems to be the solution to counterbalance the dimension limits of 3D printing. This work aims to propose an approach to achieve optimal assembling.

Design/methodology/approach
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene polymer samples were printed using fused deposition modelling (FDM). These samples were assembled and the precise contribution of interfacial shearing and tension was measured using simple tensile experiments.

Findings
The results achieved show the correlation between the printing orientation and the assembling angle. It could be proved that rupture by an interfacial decohesion mechanism of glued parts can be avoided by simple adaptation of the assembling junction.

Practical implications
Design of large parts using FDM is no more a limitation if assembling configurations are adapted based on the knowledge gained about the interfacial phenomena occurring at the junction position.

Originality/value
The unbalanced contribution of shearing and tension at the interface defines new assembling profiles that exclude flat junctions.
Integrated component-support topology optimization for additive manufacturing with post-machining
Authors: Langelaar Matthijs 
Published: November 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to communicate a method to perform simultaneous topology optimization of component and support structures considering typical metal additive manufacturing (AM) restrictions and post-print machining requirements.Design/methodology/approachAn integrated topology optimization is proposed using two density fields: one describing the design and another defining the support layout. Using a simplified AM process model, critical overhang angle restrictions are imposed on the design. Through additional load cases and constraints, sufficient stiffness against subtractive machining loads is enforced. In addition, a way to handle non-design regions in an AM setting is introduced.FindingsThe proposed approach is found to be effective in producing printable optimized geometries with adequate stiffness against machining loads. It is shown that post-machining requirements can affect optimal support structure layout.Research limitations/implicationsThis study uses a simplified AM process model based on geometrical characteristics. A challenge remains to integrate more detailed physical AM process models to have direct control of stress, distortion and overheating.Practical implicationsThe presented method can accelerate and enhance the design of high performance parts for AM. The consideration of post-print aspects is expected to reduce the need for design adjustments after optimization.Originality/valueThe developed method is the first to combine AM printability and machining loads in a single topology optimization process. The formulation is general and can be applied to a wide range of performance and manufacturability requirements.
Integrative possibilities in Fine Arts doctoral supervision: a four-quadrant model
Authors: Shaw Kylie M. , Holbrook Allyson P. 
Published: November 2018

Purpose
This paper aims to respond to the need for a model of doctoral supervision that can capture and represent the focus, range and complexity of instructional intentions, practices and possibilities.

Design/methodology/approach
The study draws on the substantive literature on supervision and changing doctoral programs in the Fine Arts and relatively new empirical findings about supervision and learning. The authors posit a holistic model of supervision ranging across micro–macro and product–person dimensions. The model is further explained and illustrated using four supervisor cases in Fine Arts.

Findings
The model offers a heuristic for supervisors to reflect on and identify existing emphases, alignments and integrative possibilities to better understand the complexities of Fine Arts supervisory practices.

Originality/value
There is a dearth of research that addresses how doctoral supervisors perceive and articulate their roles and breadth of responsibilities in light of new programs and changing sectoral expectations.
Four ways mind–body infused coaching approaches sharpen executives’ performance
Authors: Horstmeyer Alison 
Published: November 2018

PurposeThis paper aims to describe mind–body infused coaching and to explain four distinct effects it can have on organizational executives and employees.Design/methodology/approachA review of theory and research on mind–body practices, emotional intelligence and work performance was conducted. A case study from the author’s experience also is included.FindingsMind–body infused coaching activates employees’ awareness, ignites a strengths-based approach, improves inner workings of the brain, boosts emotional intelligence and promotes curiosity.Practical implicationsHR professionals and managers are encouraged to obtain training in evidence-based mind–body principles to improve and sustain outcomes when coaching organizational executives and employees.Originality/valueConventional coaching approaches tend to be highly reductionistic by focusing solely on employees’ personality types, soft skills or achievement of specific goals. This paper discusses a holistic approach to coaching the whole person and outlines four specific benefits that could be anticipated as a result.
Changes in primary care access at community health centers between 2012/2013 and 2016
Authors: Saloner Brendan , Wilk Adam S. , Wissoker Douglas , Candon Molly , Hempstead Katherine , Rhodes Karin V. , Polsky Daniel E. , Kenney Genevieve M. 
Published: November 2018

ObjectiveTo compare access at community health centers (CHCs) vs private offices (non‐CHCs) under the Affordable Care Act.Data SourceTen state primary care audit conducted in 2012/2013 and 2016.Study DesignCHCs and non‐CHCs were called. We calculated difference in differences comparing CHCs vs non‐CHCs by caller insurance type.Principal FindingsIn both rounds, Medicaid and uninsured callers had higher appointment rates at CHC than non‐CHCs. CHC appointment rates significantly increased between 2012/2013 and 2016 for both employer‐sponsored and Medicaid callers, with no significant wait time changes. Appointment rates increased (13.5% points, P < 0.001) and wait times decreased (−5.7 days, P = 0.017) at CHCs relative to non‐CHCs for employer‐sponsored insurance.ConclusionAppointment availability at CHCs improved after ACA implementation, without increased wait times.
Classification of diagnostic subcategories for obesity and diabetes based on eating patterns
Authors: Easton Jonathan F. , Román Sicilia Heriberto , Stephens Christopher R. 
Published: November 2018

AimTo investigate whether eating patterns of specific food groups can be used to predict and classify Mexican adults who have been diagnosed as having obesity, diabetes or both, when compared to those without a diagnosis. Additionally, we aim to show the benefit of data mining techniques in nutritional studies.MethodsStatistical analysis of self‐reported eating patterns based on designated food groups is conducted. Predictive models for health status based on dietary patterns are built using a naïve Bayes classifier.ResultsClear patterns emerge in the model building where adults are categorised as having obesity, diabetes or both. The model for diabetics showed the greatest degree of predictability, producing sensitivity results 2.4 times higher than the average, using score decile testing. The models for people with obesity and for those with both obesity and diabetes both reported sensitivity doubling the average. Coverage also showed greatest response for the diabetic model, the first decile containing 24% of all diabetics.ConclusionsClassifier models using dietary habits as inputs succeed in subcategorising Mexican adults based on health status. Diabetics are associated with a very different, and more appropriate dietary pattern (significantly less sugar consumption) for their condition, relative to the non‐diagnosed group. Adults with obesity are also associated with a very different, but inappropriate (higher overall consumption), dietary pattern. We hypothesise that obesity, unlike diabetes, is not seen as a sufficiently serious condition, leading to an inadequate response to the diagnosis. Furthermore, data mining techniques can provide new results in nutritional studies.
A longitudinal analysis of pain experience and recall in fibromyalgia
Authors: Van Liew Charles , Standridge Karissa , Leon Gabriel , Cronan Terry A. 
Published: November 2018

AbstractAimTo evaluate pain experiences and memories in fibromyalgia (FM) patients over time.MethodParticipants included 572 females who were members of a large health maintenance organization who had a diagnosis of FM syndrome (FMS) and met inclusion criteria for the study. Recruitment was for an intervention study that tested the effects of social support and education treatment arms, but there were no treatment effects. Reports of experiential pain (EP), historical peak pain (HPP), and historical valley pain (HVP) for FM were collected. Differences between HPP and EP and EP and HVP (bias) were calculated to determine whether HPP and HVP were distributed evenly around EP over time across participants. Models were performed to assess personal history and psychosocial factors that affect EP, HPP, HVP, and bias.ResultsThere was systematic tendency for HPP to be significantly larger than EP relative to EP vs HVP. EP and HPP decreased significantly over time, but not HVP. There were significant predictors of EP, HPP, HVP, and bias, including depression, self‐efficacy, and sleep quality, among others.ConclusionThe experiences and recollections of pain in FM appear to provide a unique means of understanding the maintenance of chronic pain—including factors that affect this process.