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Contradictory results on the mediating roles of two dimensions of trust between transformational leadership and employee outcomes
Authors: Hussain Saddam , Shujahat Muhammad , Malik Muhammad Imran , Iqbal Sadia , Mir Faisal Nawaz 
Published: November 2017

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating roles of cognitive and affective trusts between the transformational leadership (TL) and employee outcomes (task performance (TP), organizational commitment (OC), and employee turnover intention (ET)).Design/methodology/approachThis study samples 384 bank employees and records their self-reported responses for closed-ended items in the survey. SmartPLS 3.0 is used for the analysis.FindingsThe results indicate that affective trust (AT) and cognitive trust (CT) mediate between the transformation leadership and OC positively. Moreover, AT and CT both mediate negatively between TL and TP. Finally, both dimensions of trust as second-order constructs mediate positively between the TL and ET. The results related to the ET and TP are highly intriguing and in conflict with the simple and non-contextual statement of the social exchange theory.Practical implicationsTL, AT, and CT have greater importance for the managers to increase the positive work-related outcomes of employees. Moreover, the results related to TP and ETs are highly applicable to the managers and business.Originality/valueThe originality of the study lies in use of the SmartPLS 3.0 for analysis as it offers unique and precise measures of the measurement model like HTMT ratio and does not rely on the co-variance. Moreover, mediating roles of AT and CT have never been tested before in the given settings. Finally, results defy the simple statements of the theory and call for the context-based theorized empirical studies. In doing so, it calls for the post-modernist stage (case-by-case contextual treatment of theory) of HR and management literature.
Impact of institutions on emerging European high-growth firms
Authors: Pereira Vijay , Temouri Yama 
Published: November 2017

PurposeBased on the multi-faceted nature of high-growth firms (HGFs) and the significant investments by governments to make the business environment more conducive to firm growth, the effects of changing institutions impacting on HGFs has not been explored in any great detail. While the authors have a very clear understanding of the spatial variations of HGFs and their firm characteristics in various advanced countries, the authors are lacking such insights for emerging countries. The paper aims to discuss these issues.Design/methodology/approachGiven the growth prospects and economic reforms, the authors chose emerging Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries as the research context. Utilising a cross-country panel data set spanning 11 countries, the authors investigate the share of HGFs across these countries and further examine how changes in institutions impact firms to become HGFs. The authors frame the arguments around three institutional dimensions, namely corruption, investment climate and bureaucratic quality.FindingsThe findings suggest that the rates of HGFs are significantly higher in emerging CEE countries as compared with those in developed countries. Second, the results show that an improvement in a country’s institutional environment impacts positively on the likelihood of firms becoming HGFs. Among the three measures of institutions, bureaucratic quality seems to have the largest positive impact as compared with corruption and investment climate.Originality/valueThe authors contribute to the literature by presenting the share of HGF across 11 emerging CEE countries and estimating how changes in institutions impact on firms becoming HGFs for the period 2000-2013.
Skills needed in supply chain-human agency and social capital analysis in third party logistics
Authors: Dubey Rameshwar , Gunasekaran Angappa , Childe Stephen J. , Papadopoulos Thanos 
Published: November 2017

PurposeA shortage of skills is recognized as a major source of risk in supply chain networks. This study uses two independent organizational theories to explain how to build applicable skills for continuous availability of appropriate supply chain talents. The purpose of this paper is to propose an integrated framework that links human agency theory, social capital theory and supply chain skill.Design/methodology/approachThis framework is analyzed in third party logistics (3PL) organizations by confirmatory factor analysis and tested using a survey. After pre-testing by six academics and six practitioners, and following the total design method, the data were collected from 183 3PL organizations in India. Data were checked to ensure no non-response bias. Research hypotheses were tested using WarpPLS-structural equation modeling.FindingsA primary finding offers guidance to 3PL managers. Their driving role and mediating role of access to information and access to resources facilitate building supply chain skill. Leaders who invest in library, acquiring e-resources, offer financial support and create trust among employees are enablers of building supply chain skill.Originality/valueThis study classified 14 supply chain skills into three categories as: managerial skill, quantitative skill and supply chain core skill. The study could be extended to similar companies in other developing countries.
Predicting voluntary turnover through human resources database analysis
Authors: Rombaut Evy , Guerry Marie-Anne 
Published: November 2017

PurposeThis paper aims to question whether the available data in the human resources (HR) system could result in reliable turnover predictions without supplementary survey information.Design/methodology/approachA decision tree approach and a logistic regression model for analysing turnover were introduced. The methodology is illustrated on a real-life data set of a Belgian branch of a private company. The model performance is evaluated by the area under the ROC curve (AUC) measure.FindingsIt was concluded that data in the personnel system indeed lead to valuable predictions of turnover.Practical implicationsThe presented approach brings determinants of voluntary turnover to the surface. The results yield useful information for HR departments. Where the logistic regression results in a turnover probability at the individual level, the decision tree makes it possible to ascertain employee groups that are at risk for turnover. With the data set-based approach, each company can, immediately, ascertain their own turnover risk.Originality/valueThe study of a data-driven approach for turnover investigation has not been done so far.
Strategic decision-making
Authors: Parayitam Satyanarayana , Papenhausen Chris 
Published: November 2017

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the effect of cooperative conflict management on agreement-seeking behavior, agreement-seeking behavior on decision outcomes, moderating role of competence-based trust on the relationship between agreement-seeking behavior and decision outcomes, and mediating role of agreement-seeking behavior between cooperative conflict management and decision outcomes.Design/methodology/approachUsing a structured survey instrument, this paper gathered data from 348 students enrolled in a strategic management capstone course that features strategic decision-making in a simulated business strategy game. The data from 94 teams were collected from the student population using a carefully administered instrument. The data were aggregated after running the inter-rater agreement test and the analyzed to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe results from the hierarchical regression of the complex moderated mediation model reveal that cooperative conflict management is positively related to agreement-seeking behavior, and agreement-seeking behavior mediates the relationship between cooperative conflict management and decision outcomes. The results also suggest that competence-based trust acts as a moderator in the relationship between agreement-seeking behavior and decision quality; agreement-seeking behavior and team effectiveness, and agreement-seeking behavior and decision commitment. Results also support mediation of agreement-seeking behavior between cooperative conflict management and decision outcomes.Research limitations/implicationsThe present research is based on self-report measures, and hence, the limitations of social desirability bias and common method bias are inherent. However, adequate care is taken to minimize these limitations. The research has implications for the strategic decision-making process literature.Practical implicationsIn addition to the strategic management literature, this study contributes to practicing managers. The study suggests that competence-based trust plays a vital role in decision effectiveness. Administrators need to select the members in the decision-making process who have competence-based trust on one another and engage in agreement-seeking behavior.Social implicationsThe findings from the study help in creating a fruitful social environment in organizations.Originality/valueThis study provides new insights about the previously unknown effects of cooperative conflict management and agreement-seeking behavior in strategic decision-making process.
Market segmentation via attitudinal functions: a multi-method approach
Authors: Obilo Obinna O. , Alford Bruce L. 
Published: November 2017

Purpose
This study aims to develop a method of segmenting markets by using the functional approach to attitudes. The adopted approach identifies and groups individuals based on what functions their held attitudes serve for them. Specific marketing mixes can, thus, be designed for each functional profile.

Design/methodology/approach
The multi-method approach adopted consists of a qualitative assessment of consumers’ attitudinal functions in the physical fitness context and the development of an instrument to identify the distribution of attitudinal function segments in the same context.

Findings
A valid and reliable instrument that can be used to segment a market based on functional profiles is developed.

Practical implications
The outlined method provides a method for practitioners to identify existing functional segments, thus creating marketing mixes based on these functional segments and, ultimately, maximizing the value created for each segment.

Originality/value
The value in this research lies in the integration of old concepts (functional approach and scale development) to solving a new problem. The functional approach reaches deep to determine “why attitudes are held” vs simply “what attitudes are held”. Operationalization difficulties led to the abandonment of the approach. This research, thus, contributes theoretically by actually operationalizing the functional approach via a scale development, and using the operationalized form as a new means for segmenting markets.
“Me-search”
Authors: Gardner Susan K. , Hart Jeni , Ng Jennifer , Ropers-Huilman Rebecca , Ward Kelly , Wolf-Wendel Lisa 
Published: November 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the experiences with me-search among scholars in the field of education, defined as the conduct of research about one’s own identity or in one’s own setting.

Design/methodology/approach
Centered around the tensions inherent in the training received around objectivity and subjectivity, these individuals discuss how they came to conduct me-search and the challenges inherent in it, with a particular focus on the teaching and advising of students conducting this kind of qualitative work.

Findings
Applying Richardson and St. Pierre’s (2005) concepts of writing stories, the following reflections provide a grounding of the “me” in methodology, with an eye toward using this methodology to create social change.

Originality/value
While this is a common research approach, relatively little guidance exists on the practice of “me-search”, particularly for young scholars.
Building on success? Future challenges for doctoral education globally
Authors: McAlpine Lynn 
Published: November 2017

Purpose
In the past 20 years, doctoral programmes have become the focus of policy initiatives. This has led to considerable changes in their structures and consequently student experience. In this essay, the author explores some of the changes by situating an examination of doctoral education-past, present, future-within the broader context of academic life, and the nature and role of research in developed economies. This analysis provides the context in which to draw out some implications for the future study of doctoral education.

Design/methodology/approach
The essay draws on a synthesis of the research on doctoral education, early career researcher trajectories, research structures and academic work environment.

Findings
The analysis suggests the following: doctoral education reform is being driven largely by policy concerns, rather than by evidence or disciplinary intention; and academic work environment is becoming less and less attractive due to increasing demands for productivity and accountability.

Originality/value
The author concludes with a call to action: unless we, as academics, take action on several fronts, we may find that the PhD becomes purely a policy instrument, and that in the long-term, life of an academic will no longer be attractive to PhD graduates.
Exploring the antecedents and consequences of organizational democracy
Authors: Safari Ali , Salehzadeh Reza , Ghaziasgar Elham 
Published: November 2017

PurposeOrganizational democracy is the new model of organizational design for a Democratic Age, and out of this new model grows a freedom-centered and healthy climate. Democratic management is a key to greater organization success and a necessity to gain higher levels of performance and innovation. The purpose of this paper is to explore the antecedents and consequences of organizational democracy in an Iranian context.Design/methodology/approachStatistical population includes the employees of the Gas Company of Isfahan Province. For data analysis, 263 accurate completed questionnaires are used. Structural equation modeling is applied to investigate the relationship between the research variables.FindingsThe findings showed that some types of organizational culture (i.e. self-criticism, team, and participatory culture) (β=0.33); and some dimensions of organizational structure (i.e. decentralization, flat hierarchy, and less formalization) (β=0.55) as antecedent variables have a significant direct effect on organizational democracy. Also, organizational democracy has a significant direct effect on human resources outcomes consist of organizational commitment, self-efficacy, and improving work relationships (β=0.64); and organizational outcomes consist of organizational learning and organizational agility (β=0.96).Originality/valueDespite years of encouragement from consultants and theorists, managers have generally shown little interest toward democratic process as a system of decision making and management in organizations. This study proposes a comprehensive model for identifying the antecedents and consequences of organizational democracy. Most studies in this field are theoretical rather than empirical. But, in this research, the proposed relationships are examined empirically.
From a Quality Management System (QMS) to a Lean Quality Management System (LQMS)
Authors: Bacoup Pascal , Michel Cedric , Habchi Georges , Pralus Magali 
Published: November 2017

Purpose
This paper deals with the subject of “Lean Normalization.” The purpose of this paper is to propose a comprehensive methodology which combines the benefits of both International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards and Lean Management. The application of this methodology leads manufacturing or service companies to certification without creating more documentation. It guarantees agility and flexibility in the day-to-day management of the company, and induces lower costs and reduced times. This methodology provides a new way of tackling the implementation of ISO standards in a company.

Design/methodology/approach
This methodology is based on the synergistic combination of both ISO standards (Quality Management System) and the key concepts of Lean Management. After a short presentation of ISO standards and Lean Management, the possibility of implementing a synergy between these two different approaches will be discussed. At this point, ISO 9001 standards will be focused on. The proposed methodology will be introduced step by step. Each step of the model will be formalized using the Structured Analysis and Design Technique graphic representation tool. Moreover, each step is associated with a key concept of Lean Management. In order to illustrate the proposed method, an example of implementation will also be presented.

Findings
To show the feasibility of this methodology, this paper finishes with a summary of the results achieved in a company and draws some interesting conclusions. Companies have the possibility of achieving certification in combination with a Lean Quality Management System (LQMS): a one-page quality manual, only ten records, no major non-conformities and no customer complaints over a two-year period.

Research limitations/implications
The methodology may have to be adapted to better suit the needs of companies seeking to implement the latest version of the ISO 9001 standards.

Practical implications
This paper presents the deployment of ISO 9001 standards whilst simultaneously respecting key Lean Management concepts. The practical results for enterprises are the implementation of an LQMS leading to a certification.

Social implications
This paper presents a new method combining both ISO standards and Lean Management concepts to achieve certification with an LQMS.

Originality/value
Due to its simplicity and the relevance of its steps, the proposed methodology can be applied to companies with a guaranteed success of certification.
Personalized medicine is the future sustainable knowledge for human well-being
Authors: Bakhiet Moiz 
Published: November 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide a viewpoint on the subject of personalized medicine and its impact on human well-being.

Design/methodology/approach
The paper takes the form of a viewpoint.

Findings
The paper concludes that personalized medicine can help in the elimination of redundant treatments, decreasing side effects, prevention of disease and earlier intervention.

Originality/value
This is a viewpoint piece.
The effects of knowledge transfer on farmers decision making toward sustainable agriculture practices
Authors: Adnan Nadia , Nordin Shahrina Md , Rahman Imran , Noor Amir 
Published: November 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to enhance the adoption decision of farmers and observe the factors that affect the adoption decision of sustainable agriculture practices (SAP) which is the major motivating force of Malaysian economy. The idea behind this study is to transfer knowledge to paddy farmers within regional areas of Malaysia and to comprehend their understanding of social innovation and sustainable agriculture engineering and their overall significance. The outcome of this research will suggest a strategic extensive plan to encourage the use of SAP and also help to develop SAP helping toward building a sustainable society.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper encompasses three phases: analyzing the process of SAP among Malaysian Paddy farmers, to agricultural industrialization, until the stage of SAP led by farmer’s co-operatives, discussing the relevant practice together with literature and historically evidencing that there is no better way to promote SAP among regional paddy farmers within Malaysia.

Findings
Initial objective of this paper is to establish a thoughtful approach to enable the society to bridge a gap between embracing sustainability. The second objective investigates the misconception among farmers about social innovation. Furthermore, the study builds the conceptual framework and examines the relationship among the relevant constructs, this framework is critically examining the literature within paddy farming context. Harmoniously, there has been limited empirical research performed on the decision of adoption toward SAP usage among paddy farmers in Malaysia.

Originality/value
The clear worth of this research paper is the illustration from past reviews and practices to endorse SAP usage among paddy farmers in Malaysia. Another literature review suggests that these countermeasures comprehensively, historically, and theoretically are proven result oriented. The information about SAP will be beneficial for farmers and policy maker who are interested in the advancement. This learning delivers a comparative summary of knowledge transfer influencing farmer’s intention and behavior of sustainable agriculture engineering to adopt green technology. In a future study, these construct will be empirically tested.
A method for classifying pre‐stack seismic data based on amplitude–frequency attributes and self‐organizing maps
Authors: Molino‐Minero‐Re Erik , Rubio‐Acosta Ernesto , Benítez‐Pérez Héctor , Brandi‐Purata Juan Marcos , Pérez‐Quezadas Nora Isabel , García‐Nocetti Demetrio Fabián 
Published: November 2017

ABSTRACTAnalysis of pre‐stack seismic data is important for seismic interpretation and geological features classification. However, most classification analyses are based on post‐stack data, which ignores pre‐stack information, and it may be disadvantageous for complex geological description. In this work, we propose a method to address the classification of pre‐stack seismic data decomposed using the wavelet transform to spread the amplitude and frequency seismic attributes at the same time, which are then classified by a self‐organizing map. The resulting classes constitute an attribute constructed by the joint amplitude–frequency components of the transformed pre‐stack seismic gathers, which create a multi‐dimensional set defined through a given metric. Tests on a real seismic cube revealed that the method can identify patterns observed on the seismic images, which agree with our current knowledge of the seismic data. The method can be used as a complementary tool to identify features and structures in seismic signals.
Nurses’ perceptions of preventing falls for patients with dementia in the acute hospital setting
Authors: Ayton Darshini , O'Brien Penny , Treml Jonathan , Soh Sze‐Ee , Morello Renata , Barker Anna 
Published: November 2017

ObjectivesSafe and high‐quality care for patients with dementia is a key priority area of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care; however, caring for patients with dementia in the acute hospital setting is perceived as challenging. The aim of this analysis was to explore nurses’ perspectives regarding fall prevention for patients with dementia in an acute care setting.MethodsSecondary analysis of focus group data. Focus groups were conducted with nurses (n = 96) across six hospitals in New South Wales and Victoria.ResultsNurses frequently reported issues relating to the physical environment of the acute care setting, competing priorities in a complex care setting and the need for one‐on‐one supervision for patients with dementia.ConclusionNurses report that one‐on‐one supervision is required to keep patients safe. Future research examining the acceptability and cost‐effectiveness of volunteers providing this supervision is warranted in Australian hospitals.