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Can HRM alleviate the negative effects of the resource curse on firms? Evidence from Brunei
Authors: Darwish Tamer K. , Mohamed Abdul Fattaah , Wood Geoffrey , Singh Satwinder , Fleming Jocelyne 
Published: October 2017

PurposeThe resource curse literature suggests that firms operating in non-oil and non-gas industries in petrostates face considerable challenges in securing competitiveness and sustaining themselves. Based on a firm-level survey within a micro-petrostate, Brunei, the purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between specific HR policies and practices and organisational performance; analyse, compare, and contrast oil and gas with non-oil and non-gas sectors; and draw out the comparative lessons for understanding the potential and performance consequences of HR interventions in resource-centred national economies.Design/methodology/approachData for this study were generated from a primary survey administered amongst the HR directors in companies operating in all sectors in Brunei. A statistically representative sample size of 214 was selected.FindingsThe authors confirmed that firms in the oil and gas sector indeed performed better than other sectors. However, the authors found that the negative effects associated with operating outside of oil and gas could be mitigated through strategic choices: the strategic involvement of HR directors in the affairs of the company reduced employee turnover and added positively to financial returns across sectors.Practical implicationsDeveloping and enhancing the role of people management is still very much easier than bringing about structural institutional reforms: the study confirms that at least part of the solution to contextual difficulties lies within, and that the firm-level consequences of the resource curse can be ameliorated through a strategic choice.Originality/valueThe nature of the present investigation is one of few studies conducted in South East Asia in general and in the context of Brunei, in particular. It also contributes to the authors’ understanding whether HR interventions can ameliorate the challenges of operating in a non-resource sector in a resource-rich country.
Customer aggression and organizational turnover among service employees
Authors: Kashif Muhammad , Zarkada Anna , Thurasamy Ramayah 
Published: October 2017

PurposeThe episodes of customer rage with employees during service encounters are common and adversely affect the long-term commitment of employees with an organization. The service organizations, in an effort to control employee turnover, are striving hard but have failed. There are a wide variety of studies that address employee turnover but the research which encapsulates a combined effect of perceived justice and organizational pride to study exhaustion-turnover path are almost scant. The purpose of this paper is to explore the effects of customer aggression on the frontline food service managers’ emotional exhaustion and turnover intentions. The mitigating effects of perceived distributive justice and emotional organizational pride are also investigated.Design/methodology/approachSurvey data were collected from 250 frontline employees of global fast food chain outlets located in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling by AMOS.FindingsThe customer aggression is found to influence emotional exhaustion which in turn reduces job satisfaction and increases turnover intentions among frontline food service managers. The mitigating effects of distributive justice on the customer aggression to emotional exhaustion path and of emotional organizational pride on the job satisfaction to turnover intentions path are confirmed.Practical implicationsThe results reveal importance of maintaining a supportive and justice-oriented organizational culture. Rewarding frontliners, celebrating the organizational successes that build pride, and acknowledging the emotional burden misbehaving customers place on employees are identified as shields to guard against employee dissatisfaction and turnover.Originality/valueThe turnover intentions resulting from the emotional exhaustion caused by customer aggression in the global fast food industry is studied for the first time. Furthermore, the inclusion of distributive justice and emotional organizational pride as cognitive and affective factors that reduce the effects of customer aggression on frontliners is unique to this study.
Examining employees’ safety behaviours: an industry-level investigation from Ghana
Authors: Howard Quartey Samuel 
Published: October 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine employees’ safety behaviours (ESBs) within the beverage manufacturing industry. It also assessed employees’ perception of their own safety behaviours. It further investigated the impact of organisational culture (OC) on ESBs. Finally, the study identified the likely determinants of ESBs.

Design/methodology/approach
A survey methodology was employed as an appropriate approach. In total, 197 valid questionnaires were retrieved from employees working in the beverage manufacturing industry. The questionnaires were processed for quantitative analyses to test the hypotheses. A simple regression analysis was carried out to assess employees’ perception of their own safety behaviours and to investigate the impact of OC on ESBs. Descriptive frequencies and percentages were used to identify the determinants of ESBs.

Findings
The results suggest that employees’ perception of their own safety behaviour was positive. OC was reported to have a strong positive impact on ESBs. Safe working conditions, job satisfaction and organisational leadership were identified as the key organisational determinants of safety behaviours among the employees.

Research limitations/implications
Interpreting these findings must be done with caution as the sample size was relatively small and solely obtained from four beverage manufacturing firms. Generalising the findings from this study must also be carefully done as the study is industry-specific and country-specific.

Practical implications
Besides the loss of talents through unsafe behaviours, accidents can hurt work performance, productivity and profitability of an organisation. Industry organisations and their managers can therefore implement perceptual, organisational and cultural interventions that reinforce appropriate safety behaviours among employees at the workplace.

Social implications
Understanding these cultural, perceptual and organisational perspectives on ESBs is not only a significant input for safety behavioural analysis and interventions but can also reduce the socioeconomic cost of unsafe and risk behaviours among employees at the firm, industry, national and global levels.

Originality/value
The empirical tests of employees’ perception of their own safety behaviours are heavily biased towards data originating from the developed country industry settings which suggest that the dynamics of ESBs in the less developed economies are likely to be unknown. This study is first to examine ESBs in a developing country beverage manufacturing industry setting.
Workplace authenticity as an attribute of employer attractiveness
Authors: Reis Germano Glufke , Braga Beatriz Maria , Trullen Jordi 
Published: October 2017

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the relevance of authenticity as a possible attribute of employer attractiveness. Additionally, the study compares authenticity to other factors of attractiveness, such as economic, development, social, interest and application values.Design/methodology/approachA survey was conducted with a total of 937 respondents. The questionnaire consisted of the employer attractiveness scale developed by Berthon, Ewing, and Hah (2005) and an adapted version of the authentic living scale (Woodet al., 2008).FindingsThe results show that workplace authenticity is equally valued as an attractiveness attribute as having opportunities for economic and personal development, and that it is significantly more highly valued than other attractiveness dimensions of the work environment, such as interest value, social value, and application value. The results also show that authenticity matters more as an attribute of attractiveness for top management, older professionals as well as women.Practical implicationsThe findings suggest that firms become more competitive in attracting talent if their recruitment strategies place more emphasis on authenticity as a psychological benefit that can be obtained through working in the company. The use of social media (e.g. employee testimonials, chats, and blogs) can help to this end.Originality/valueThe subject of workplace authenticity has been receiving increasing attention in the academic literature, and the studies reveal the benefits that it may entail for both developing and retaining a more engaged and productive workforce. However, previous research has not considered how perceptions of workplace authenticity may also help organizations become more attractive in the eyes of potential job applicants.
Understanding the role of supervisor support in retaining employees and enhancing their satisfaction with life
Authors: Rathi Neerpal , Lee Kidong 
Published: October 2017

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the association of supervisor support with organizational commitment, turnover intentions, and life satisfaction, while also examining the mediating role of quality of work life (QWL) in these associations.Design/methodology/approachFor testing the research hypotheses, data were collected from 244 respondents working in organizations within the organized retail sector in India. Existing, established scales were used to measure the research constructs.FindingsThe results of this study indicate that supervisor support was positively related to QWL. Moreover, QWL was found to be positively related to organizational commitment and life satisfaction, whereas a negative association was observed between QWL and turnover intentions. Finally, the results show that QWL mediated the association of supervisor support with organizational commitment, turnover intentions, and life satisfaction.Practical implicationsThe current study suggests that a supportive supervisor enhances employees’ emotional attachment to the organization and life satisfaction by augmenting their QWL. The findings of this study may be helpful for organizational leaders in designing human resource practices that focus on enhancing supervisor support. An enhanced level of supervisor support may further help in retaining employees and improving their lives in today’s highly competitive and stressful business environment.Originality/valueAlthough the association of supervisor support with employee attitudes and behavior at work has been extensively investigated, previous research did not clarify how supervisor support is linked to these outcomes. By investigating the mediating role of QWL, this research elucidates the underlying mechanisms linking supervisor support with organizational commitment, turnover intentions, and life satisfaction. This research provides an important contribution not only to the workplace support literature, but also to the field of human resource management.
Models for understanding the influence of Supply Chain Governance on Supply Chain Performance
Authors: Dolci Pietro Cunha , Maçada Antonio Carlos Gastaud , Paiva Ely Laureano 
Published: October 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to develop models and analyse the influence of supply chain governance (SCG) and its conceptions (contractual, relational and transactional) on supply chain performance (SCP).

Design/methodology/approach
Multiple case studies and survey methods were used. Data collection in the multiple case studies was performed by in-depth interviews with supply chain executives from top strategic levels in six companies. The research instrument was applied to 185 executives from large companies that possessed a broad, complex supply chain in Brazil.

Findings
It was identified that SCG, comprising contractual, relational and transactional aspects, has a positive influence on operational and financial SCP. SCG was found to be a more comprehensive view of the supply chain that focuses on more strategic aspects and long-term inter-organizational relationships. SCG affects SCP, primarily in the operational aspects with regard to global costs and in the financial aspects of investment return.

Originality/value
SCG is a topic that has been widely studied in recent years for analysing inter-organizational relations as a multi-dimensional phenomenon embedded in the company’s structures and processes. Studies analysing all aspects of SCG at the same time, however, have not been found. Moreover, there are a number of performance indicators, but there is a lack of consensus on what determines the performance of these supply chains. Furthermore, few studies have attempted to understand the effects of SCG on supply chain performance.
Developing asymmetry in a screening mammogram: A cautionary tale of a missed cancer
Authors: Peart Jane , Thomson Glen , Wood Stephen 
Published: October 2017

SummaryThe developing asymmetry has a 12–15% risk of malignancy but poses challenges of detection and interpretation due to the lack of typical features of cancer and the frequent absence of an ultrasound correlate. Failure to biopsy these lesions may lead to delayed diagnosis of breast cancer.
Political connection, market frictions and financial constraints: evidence from China
Authors: Deng Kebin , Zeng Haijian , Zhu Yushu 
Published: October 2017

AbstractThis paper studies the relationship between market frictions and political connections in determining financial constraints. We develop a novel index to measure the depth of political connections (PC) at the firm level and provide robust empirical evidence that firms in China actively build PC to alleviate the costs of market frictions. Specifically, we find that firms facing severe market frictions are not as financially constrained as expected. This is because these firms also possess strong PC, which alleviate the costs of market frictions. We find that market frictions can significantly affect financial constraints in Chinese firms, but only for those firms with modest levels of PC.
Weight gain after treatment of Graves’ disease in children
Authors: Alonso Guy Todd , Rabon Shona , White Perrin C. 
Published: October 2017

SummaryObjectiveThe frequency of and risk factors for weight gain in children treated for Graves’ disease have not been described. We evaluated change in BMI‐Z score and predictors of weight gain in this population.DesignRetrospective review of data from January 2000 to July 2011.PatientsTwo hundred and twenty two children and adolescents with Graves’ disease (ages 2‐18 years) evaluated following radioactive iodine administration (RAI); (n = 101), thyroidectomy (n = 9) and initiation of medical therapy (n = 112).MeasurementsChanges in body mass index Z score over 12 months (ΔBMI‐Z0‐12).ResultsAll treatment groups in each gender and race increased BMI‐Z (median ΔBMI‐Z0‐12 was positive). T3 levels following RAI (P = .04) and weight lost at the time of administration (P = .02) in the RAI group and free T4 levels in the medical therapy group (P = .03) were positively correlated with ΔBMI‐Z0‐12. Race was a significant predictor only in the medical therapy group (P = .01). Age negatively correlated with ΔBMI‐Z0‐12 in both the RAI (P < .001) and medical therapy groups (P = .003). Gender, maximum TSH in the 12 months after RAI and initial dose of LT4 replacement did not correlate with ΔBMI‐Z0‐12. The prevalence of overweight and obesity in our cohort was similar to US children.ConclusionsWeight gain during treatment for Graves’ disease is common in children, and many children become overweight or obese during treatment. Risk factors include greater degree of hyperthyroidism at presentation and time of RAI and younger age. Weight lost upon presentation may also predict greater weight gain. Control of subsequent hypothyroidism does not appear to affect weight gain.
Pharmaceutical opioid use and harm in Australia: The need for proactive and preventative responses
Authors: Larance Briony , Degenhardt Louisa , Peacock Amy , Gisev Natasa , Mattick Richard , Colledge Samantha , Campbell Gabrielle 
Published: October 2017

AbstractThere are parallels between the North American experience of escalating pharmaceutical opioid utilisation and harm and the trends being observed in Australia. In Australia, opioid utilisation has increased dramatically over the past two decades. There have been significant shifts away from the predominant prescribing of ‘weak’ and short‐acting opioids, to ‘strong’ and long‐acting opioids, for an increasing range of chronic pain indications. In concordance with escalating use, Australia is experiencing increases in opioid‐related hospital admissions and overdose, as well as opioid dependence and treatment seeking. Despite increasing concern regarding pharmaceutical opioid use and harms in Australia, responses have been limited. There have been no recent changes in regulatory systems for prescription‐only pharmaceutical opioids, opioid prescribing guidelines, limits on doctors’ prescribing, monitoring of patient or doctor access to opioids, or in access to medicines via public subsidy. Potentially abuse‐deterrent opioid formulations have entered the Australian market, with studies suggesting that these formulations are less likely to be tampered with by people who inject drugs; but to date, there have been limited impacts on opioid utilisation and harm. Additional strategies may include enhancing access to effective approaches to pain management and opioid dependence, and scaling‐up naloxone provision. There is a unique opportunity for a proactive and preventative response to pharmaceutical opioids in Australia, to avoid experiencing the scale of problems seen elsewhere.
Nutritional intervention and neurodevelopmental outcome in infants with suspected cerebral palsy: the Dolphin infant double‐blind randomized controlled trial
Authors: Andrew Morag J , Parr Jeremy R , Montague‐Johnson Christine , Laler Karen , Qi Cathy , Baker Bonny , Sullivan Peter B 
Published: October 2017

AimTo investigate whether docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), choline, and uridine‐5‐monophosphate (UMP) supplementation improves neurodevelopmental outcome in infants with suspected cerebral palsy (CP) versus a comparison group of children.MethodInfants aged 1 to 18 months with suspectedCPwere recruited fromUKchild development centres. Participants received daily treatment or control supplementation for 2 years (double‐blind randomized control design). Stratification was by age, sex, predominant pattern of motor involvement (four limbs or other), and visual impairment (or not). The primary outcome was the cognitive composite score of the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition (CCS‐Bayley‐III). Secondary outcomes included language composite and motor composite scores of the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition (Bayley‐III).ResultsForty infants were recruited; 35 began supplementation, 29 completed 1 to 2 years' supplementation. The treatment groupCCS‐Bayley‐IIIwas non‐significantly higher than the comparison group (mean 77.7 [SD 19.2] and 72.2 [SD19.8] respectively, mean modelled difference 4.4 [−2.8, 11.6]). The treatment group language scores, but not motor scores, were non‐significantly higher than for the comparison group.InterpretationMost families found supplementation feasible. No statistically significant differences in neurodevelopmental outcome between the treatment and comparison groups were identified. Further investigation of neurodevelopmental outcome after supplementation withDHA, choline, andUMPof infants with suspectedCPis warranted.What this paper addsThis was the first trial of phosphatidylcholine precursor supplementation in infants with suspected cerebral palsy (CP).Families of infants with suspected CP found 2‐year nutritional supplementation feasible.There was no statistically significant neurodevelopmental advantage for the treatment group versus the comparison group.However, treatment group cognitive and language advantage were of clinically meaningful magnitude.
Influence of metabolic syndrome and race on the relationship between intensive blood pressure control and cardiovascular outcomes in the SPRINT cohort
Authors: Dungan Kathleen , Craven Timothy E. , Soe Kyaw , Wright Jackson T. , Basile Jan , Haley William E. , Kressin Nancy R. , Rani Uzma , Tamariz Leonardo , Whittle Jeff , Wiggers Alan , Osei Kwame 
Published: October 2017

AimsTo determine whether baseline metabolic syndrome (MetS) modifies the effect of intensive blood pressure control on cardiovascular (CV) outcomes, and whether the effects varied by race/ethnicity.MethodsWe performed post hoc analyses among non‐Hispanic black, non‐hispanic white and Hispanic participants, with and without MetS, in the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT), who were randomized to a systolic blood pressure (SBP) target of <120 mm Hg (intensive group, N = 4544) or an SBP target of <140 mm Hg (standard group, N = 4553). The median follow‐up was 3.26 years. The primary outcome was the composite of the first occurrence of myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure, non‐myocardial infarction acute coronary syndrome or CV death.ResultsOverall, 3521/9097 participants (38.7%) met the criteria for MetS at baseline. Baseline characteristics were similar in the two SBP target groups within each MetS subgroup, except body mass index was slightly higher in the standard arm of the MetS subgroup (33.3 ± 5.6 vs 33.0 ± 5.3 kg/m2; P < .01), but were similar across treatment arms in the non‐MetS subgroup. The hazard ratio for the primary outcome was similarly reduced in participants with or without baseline MetS: 0.75 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.57, 0.96) and 0.71 (95% CI 0.57, 0.87), respectively (adjusted P value for treatment by subgroup interaction = .98). Similarly, there was no evidence of treatment × MetS subgroup interaction for all‐cause mortality (adjusted interaction P value = .98). The findings were also similar across race/ethnic subgroups.ConclusionsIn this analysis the CV benefit of intensive SBP control did not differ among participants by baseline MetS status, regardless of race/ethnicity.
Enhancements to the mass‐rearing cage for the malaria vector, Anopheles arabiensis for improved adult longevity and egg production
Authors: Maïga Hamidou , Bimbilé‐Somda Nanwintoum Séverin , Yamada Hanano , Wood Oliver , Damiens David , Mamai Wadaka , Balestrino Fabrizio , Lees Rosemary S. , Dabiré Roch K. , Diabaté Abdoulaye , Gilles J.R.L. 
Published: October 2017

AbstractInnovations in mosquito mass‐rearing techniques are essential in the quest to develop SIT (sterile insect technique) methods to fight mosquito vectors of disease. This study reports modifications to the Food and Agriculture Organisation/International Atomic Energy Agency (FAO/IAEA) mass‐rearing cage (MRC) for mosquitoes to support the behaviour of adult Anopheles arabiensis Patton (Diptera: Culicidae) and to maximize egg production. The effects of an improved sugar‐feeding device, and the addition of resting sites and a black cloth shroud to create an artificial horizon (visual contrast of light vs. dark at the edge) were assessed for their effect on adult longevity and egg production. Egg production of adults resulting from larvae reared in individual free‐standing trays vs. those reared in the same trays in the FAO/IAEA larval rearing rack was also compared. Finally, the effect of blood feeding and frequency of egg collection from the MRC on average egg production per batch was investigated. Overall, the modifications to the MRC enhanced adult longevity, and the improved cage prototype allowed the collection of more eggs overall from a cohort of adults than was possible using the original and previous cage prototypes. These stepwise improvements are important for the development of economical and logistically efficient mass‐rearing systems for the malaria vector An. arabiensis.