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Data-driven capabilities, supply chain integration and competitive performance
Authors: Irfan Muhammad , Wang Mingzheng 
Published: September 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effects of data-driven capabilities on supply chain integration (SCI) and competitive performance of firms in the food and beverages (F & B) industry in Pakistan.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors adopt the structural equation modeling approach to test the proposed hypotheses using AMOS 23. Survey data were collected from 240 firms in the F & B industry in Pakistan.

Findings
The results revealed that SCI (i.e. internal integration (II) and external integration (EI)) significantly mediates the effect of data-driven capabilities (i.e. flexible information technology resources and data assimilation) on a firm’s competitive performance. In addition to the direct effects, II also has an indirect effect on competitive performance through EI.

Practical implications
The study has several implications for managers in the context of big data application in food supply chain management (FSCM) in a developing country context. The study posits that firms can achieve excellence in performance by governing data-driven supply chain operations. The study also has implications for distributors and importers in the F & B industry. The cloud-based sharing of data can improve the operational performance of channel members while reducing their overall cost of operations. In practice, food franchises largely get the advantage of shared resources of their suppliers in managing orders, payments, inventory and after-sales services.

Originality/value
The study is novel and deepens the understanding about the use of big data in FSCM keeping in view the industry trends and stakeholder’s priorities in a developing country context.
Speaking up when values are aligned
Authors: Weber Todd J. , Avey James B. 
Published: September 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of both value congruence between employees and supervisors as well as the important role of employee voice for optimal outcomes in organizations.Design/methodology/approachA heterogeneous sample of 495 working adults across business sectors completed instruments on value fit, voice, citizenship behaviors, commitment and psychological well-being.FindingsResults suggest when employees experience value fit with their immediate supervisor, they express voice in organizations. Employee voice partially mediated the effects of value congruence on citizenship behaviors, commitment and psychological well-being.Originality/valueWhile it is common for employees and supervisors to share and observe personal values at work, few studies have considered the effects of alignment between these values. Further, this is one of the very few studies that have considered the employee consequences of this value congruence.
Employee turnover: features and perspectives
Authors: Lyons Paul , Bandura Randall 
Published: September 2019

Purpose
This viewpoint provides the individual manager or supervisor with foundational information in order to better grasp the critical aspects of employee interest in leaving or staying on the job, and some suggestions for influencing talented employees to stay with the organization.

Design/methodology/approach
Design involves two distinct features. First, a comprehensive review of empirical research on the topics of turnover and turnover intention helps to identify and then summarize the most agreed-upon characteristics that define employee turnover. Second, relying upon published reports and empirical research the intention is to identify those interventions a manager or supervisor may undertake to counter turnover among valued employees.

Findings
The reviews undertaken led to several motivators or stimuli that encouraged an employee to leave or stay with an organization. It was discovered that turnover is much more complex than matters relating to job satisfaction, compensation, or an undesirable boss. The various motivators for leaving or staying present several opportunities for managerial intervention aimed at retaining talented employees.

Originality/value
The value of this viewpoint is the concise presentation of the critical aspects of a work environment that influence an employee to stay or leave an organization. These aspects are expressed such that a manager or supervisor is guided about actions to take to enhance the retention of desirable employees.
Locate the warehouse: super distribution services
Authors: Qazi Asad Ali , Shaikh Abdul Rehman , Shahzad Farhan , Sattar Muhammad Muzamil 
Published: September 2019

Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes are as follows: to understand the strategic importance of location selection within the organization and how it influences other’s performance; to understand the impact of supply chain drivers on sales performance and to understand the role of other stakeholders in location selection strategy; to analyze the constraints in decision-making for selection of warehouse location and its remedies; to analyze the alternative options for warehouse in the light of top level management’s instruction or organizational strategies; to select the best possible alternate for long-term sustainability of warehouse location.

Case overview/synopsis
Ishaq Bashir, who has recently joined Super Distribution Services as Facility Manager, is indecisive in selecting a rental location for its offices and warehouse, either SDS had to move back to the old location or continue with existing warehouse facility. This existing location was selected by Ex Facility Manager around six months ago because SDS had to vacate their old location due to graving concern the owner of the premises. SDS had to search for a new facility and vacate the older premises within three months’ time as per “evacuation notice” received from the owner, and finally, the company shifted to the new location by 28 February 2017. After six months in September 2017, sales team realized a serious dip in sales by 1 per cent, and they claimed that this had happened due to wrong selection of the location of the warehouse which was far from the city. Now Bashir had to decide either to continue with the existing facility or move to the previous one or search for any third feasible location.

Complexity academic level
BBA and MBA.

Supplementary materials
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Subject code
CSS 9: Operations and Logistics.
Linking perceptions of organizational support to temporary agency workers’ well-being
Authors: Lopes Sílvia , Chambel Maria José , Cesário Francisco 
Published: September 2019

Purpose
This research focused on agency work. Previous studies highlighted the importance of motivations to understand workers’ attitudes, behaviors and well-being. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to analyze the contribution of perceptions of support from organizations to autonomous motivation for temporary agency employment, the relationship of motivations with workers’ well-being and the mediating role of motivations between perceptions of organizational support (POS) and workers’ well-being.

Design/methodology/approach
The hypotheses were tested with a sample of 3,983 temporary agency workers and using structural equation modeling.

Findings
The authors verified that POS from the agency contributed to both autonomous motivation and controlled motivation for temporary agency employment, whereas POS from the client company only contributed to autonomous motivation for temporary agency employment. Moreover, autonomous motivation for temporary agency employment was positively associated with workers’ well-being. Contrary to expectations, controlled motivation for temporary agency employment was not significantly associated with workers’ well-being. As predicted, autonomous motivation for temporary agency employment was a mediator in the relationship between POS and workers’ well-being.

Research limitations/implications
The study relies on self-reported data, and it does not have a longitudinal design.

Practical implications
An important implication of this research study is that organizations, through the support provided to the workers, may contribute positively to increase workers’ autonomous motivation for temporary agency employment, and, in turn, more autonomous motivation for temporary agency employment relates to higher levels of workers’ well-being.

Originality/value
The study innovates by including in the same model variables that may contribute to workers’ motivation for temporary agency employment as well as the outcomes that may arise from workers’ motivation for temporary agency employment.
Social capital and economic performance of the Muslim world
Authors: Majeed Muhammad Tariq 
Published: September 2019

Purpose
The research on causes of economic performance has largely focused on economic factors. However, a simple focus on economic indicators cannot cause sustained equilibrium of economic performance. Social solidarity is of central importance in the fall or rise of a civilization. This study aims to analytically explore and empirically test the relationship of social capital with economic performance of the Muslim world using Islamic perspectives and an inclusive development approach.

Design/methodology/approach
This study uses a new index of “interpersonal safety and trust” to measure social capital. The empirical analysis is based on both cross-sectional and panel data methods of estimations.

Findings
The empirical findings of the study show that social capital is an important cause of economic performance in the Muslim world. The findings of the study are shown to be robust to different specifications, additional controls, econometric techniques and outliers.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is first study of its kindly that analytically explores and empirically tests the relationship of social solidarity with economic performance of the Muslim world using Islamic perspectives.
The effect of cybercrime on open innovation policies in technology firms
Authors: Ratten Vanessa 
Published: September 2019

PurposeOpen innovation is important for technology firms as they can use freely available resources to source creative and innovative ideas. Despite the usefulness of open innovation for technological advancements, few studies have focused on the role of cybercrime in affecting an organizations strategic direction. The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of open innovation on cybercrime in technology firms.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted on technology firms to understand the role of open innovation in terms of technology scouting, horizontal collaboration and vertical collaboration on cybercrime activity.FindingsThe study found that there is a dilemma most technology firm’s face in having an open innovation strategy and how to manage cybercrime. This means that a coopetition strategy is utilized that helps to not only balance the need to have open innovation but also protect intellectual property.Research limitations/implicationsThe study has implications for emerging technology innovations that not only need to have cyber security but also harness the use of Big Data.Practical implicationsManagers of technology firms need to encourage open innovation as a strategy but manage the cybercrime that comes from sharing too much information in an online context.Originality/valueThis paper is one of the first to link open innovation strategy to cybercrime activity in technology firms. Thus, it contributes to the literature on open innovation and cyber theft and security.
Joint risk management and collaborative ethos
Authors: Marinelli Marina , Salopek Marko 
Published: September 2019

Purpose Based on experience from the UK construction industry, this paper aims to capture the dimensions of the collaborative ethos required for successful implementation of Joint Risk Management, i.e. the cooperative and dynamic risk management approach that continues into the post-contract stage and is jointly undertaken by different project stakeholders.

Design/methodology/approach A mixed methods research approach involving semi-structured interviews and a questionnaire survey was adopted to provide the basis for the statistical analysis encompassing descriptive statistics, non-parametric tests and exploratory factor analysis.

Findings The analysis highlights the critical role of team integration achieved through the diffusion of collaborative values at strategic and practical level. Relevant applications include early stakeholder engagement, common goals and interests, team building activities and contractual flexibility.

Originality/value This research is beneficial for the industry and academia as it enhances the understanding of an under-utilised management tool and highlights the requirements for its successful implementation.
Career implications for high-quality work relationships: an SCCT test
Authors: Ehrhardt Kyle , Sharif Monica M. 
Published: September 2019

PurposeResearchers recognize that interpersonal relationships contribute to the career development of professional employees. The purpose of this paper is to extend this research to individuals working at a formative point in their careers. Guided by Social Cognitive Career Theory, a model is developed that tests whether the quality of individuals’ work relationships at an early career stage has implications for their development of career cognitions and career exploration behaviors.Design/methodology/approachStructural equation modeling is used to test the model in two samples of employed students (n=372 andn=166).FindingsCoworker relationship quality had a direct influence on career self-efficacy, which led to increased career outcome expectations, goals and exploration behaviors. The influence of supervisor relationship quality was mixed across studies.Research limitations/implicationsFindings suggest that the quality of individuals’ relational experiences at work, even at an early career stage, has implications that extend beyond the workplace to affect their careers more generally.Practical implicationsResults speak to the dangers associated with a poor interpersonal climate for employees at an early career stage, and suggest that managers invest in opportunities that allow these employees to build stronger bonds with coworkers. The results also suggest that career counselors and internship coordinators be sensitive to the interpersonal climate of organizations with whom they contract.Originality/valueThis study offers insight into the connection between early employment experiences and individuals’ career cognitions and career exploration behaviors.
SEC approves Nasdaq rule change to permit direct listings without an IPO
Authors: Banks Helene R. , Bondi Bradley J. , Gilman Charles A. , Katz Elai , Liebmann Geoffrey E. , Sturman Ross , Millington Nicholas S. 
Published: September 2019

Purpose
To explain the rule changes in Nasdaq’s new Listing Rule IM-5315-1, approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 15, 2019, that permit direct listings on Nasdaq without an initial public offering, similar to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) rule changes approved in 2018.

Design/methodology/approach
Explains the legislative and regulatory background, historic limitations on direct Nasdaq listings, and de-tailed provisions of Nasdaq’s new Listing Rule IM-5315-1.

Findings
The direct listing alternative to an IPO may appeal to cash-rich companies that do not need the publicity or new capital associated with a traditional IPO.

Originality/value
Expert analysis from experienced securities litigation and corporate governance lawyers.
FinCEN Issues guidance to synthesize regulatory framework for virtual currency
Authors: Nonaka Mike , Konko Jenny , Gaffney Cody 
Published: September 2019

Purpose
To summarize FinCEN’s new interpretive guidance on how its regulations apply to business models involving convertible virtual currencies (“CVCs”).

Design/methodology/approach
Highlights the most significant aspects of FinCEN’s CVC guidance, including several of the CVC business models discussed in the guidance.

Findings
FinCEN’s latest guidance does not create any new legal requirements but clarifies how existing regulations apply to business models involving CVCs.

Practical implications
Practitioners advising on CVC issues should be familiar with FinCEN’s latest guidance and how FinCEN regulations may impact their clients.

Originality/value
Highlights the most important takeaways from FinCEN’s guidance based on our firm’s experience in the CVC space. Lawyers representing clients on CVC issues will find this article valuable.
Novel interactions between alien pathogens and native plants increase plant–pathogen network connectance and decrease specialization
Authors: Bufford Jennifer L. , Hulme Philip E. , Sikes Benjamin A. , Cooper Jerry A. , Johnston Peter R. , Duncan Richard P. 
Published: September 2019

Abstract

Alien plant pathogens are a threat to native plants and are increasingly integrating into native plant–pathogen networks, but how these novel plant–pathogen networks are structured remains unclear. Theory predicts that novel antagonists are likely to be generalists, resulting in interaction networks with greater nestedness as well as lower modularity and specialization than native networks.

We tested these predictions by quantifying associations between native plants and their native and alien pathogens using a comprehensive database of plant–fungal associations in New Zealand. We compared the host ranges of alien and native pathogens and the structure of native and alien pathogen subnetworks.

As predicted, alien pathogens associated with a greater number and diversity of native plant host species than native pathogens. The alien pathogen subnetwork was more nested and connected, but less modular and less specialized than the native pathogen subnetwork, consistent with expectations for novel interactions. Alien pathogens altered the overall native plant–pathogen network structure, making the full network more connected and less specialized than the native network. Modules in the native and alien subnetworks were clustered by host phylogeny but did not show a clear signal associated with host habitat or region.

Synthesis. Our study provides some of the first empirical insights into the structure of novel plant–pathogen networks and the changes that occur when alien pathogens invade a native network. Because alien pathogens interacted with more hosts than native pathogens, alien pathogens have an increased risk of adverse indirect effects, including pathogen spillover, host jumps and network destabilization.
Simultaneous confidence corridors for mean functions in functional data analysis of imaging data
Authors: Wang Yueying , Wang Guannan , Wang Li , Ogden R. Todd 
Published: September 2019

AbstractMotivated by recent work involving the analysis of biomedical imaging data, we present a novel procedure for constructing simultaneous confidence corridors for the mean of imaging data. We propose to use flexible bivariate splines over triangulations to handle an irregular domain of the images that is common in brain imaging studies and in other biomedical imaging applications. The proposed spline estimators of the mean functions are shown to be consistent and asymptotically normal under some regularity conditions. We also provide a computationally efficient estimator of the covariance function and derive its uniform consistency. The procedure is also extended to the two‐sample case in which we focus on comparing the mean functions from two populations of imaging data. Through Monte Carlo simulation studies, we examine the finite sample performance of the proposed method. Finally, the proposed method is applied to analyze brain positron emission tomography data in two different studies. One data set used in preparation of this article was obtained from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) database.
Moving from the Margins to the Mainstream: Equity and Justice as Key Considerations for Developmental Science
Authors: Brown Christia Spears , Mistry Rashmita S. , Yip Tiffany 
Published: September 2019

AbstractWorldwide, most children face marginalization and societal inequities to varying degrees. For developmental science to have both scientific and societal value, scientists must account for the impact of societal inequities, regardless of the focus of their research. In this article, we illustrate how equity and justice are relevant for all children. We also argue that equity and justice are essential components for all developmental science and should be the basis for how we evaluate scientific rigor. Ignoring equity and justice issues perpetuates biases within the field and limits our understanding of developmental processes. We offer graduated recommendations for all developmental scientists to consider, starting with minimal standards for inclusion and descriptions of participants, and continuing with guidance for articulating what mechanisms lead to observed differences. We also urge researchers to examine why and how social inequities and contexts shape their focal domain of developmental science.
Voice burden in teachers and non‐teachers in a UK population: A questionnaire‐based survey
Authors: Gadepalli Chaitanya , Fullwood Catherine , Ascott Frances , Homer Jarrod James 
Published: September 2019

AbstractObjectiveTo characterise the burden of voice disorders in teachers in a UK population, compare it with non‐teachers and identify groups of teachers who may be particularly at risk of developing a voice problem.DesignQuestionnaire‐based survey of primary and secondary school teachers and non‐teachers. Questions consisted of general demographics, VHI‐10 and questions relating to voice problems.MethodsDistribution of questionnaires to teachers and non‐teachers and statistical analysis of the responses.SettingUniversity teaching hospital.ParticipantsTeachers and non‐teachers in a region of North West England.Main outcome measuresIdentification of risk factors for voice problems in teachers, compared to non‐teachers.ResultsA total of 210 primary and 244 secondary school teachers and 304 non‐teachers participated in the questionnaire survey. Response rates were 67.9% from primary schools, 41.2% from secondary schools and 40.0% from the non‐teachers. 30.0% of teachers and 9.0% of non‐teachers had reported problems with their voice. 12.8% of teachers and 2.0% of non‐teachers had missed work due to voice problems. 14.1% of teachers and 5.3% non‐teachers had seen a general practitioner for voice‐related problems, whilst 7.1% of teachers and 6.3% of non‐teachers had been referred to an otolaryngologist or speech therapist for voice problems. Factors related to VHI‐10 (P < .05) were identified.ConclusionsVoice disorders are an occupational health problem for teachers, with a significant burden of these disorders in this group of teachers in the UK. We have identified risk factors that could be exploited to identify groups of teachers who would benefit from early intervention.