bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Negative earnings surprises: when is the glass half-full?
Authors: Deshpande Shreesh , Svetina Marko 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– In a setting with local bias in investors’ portfolios, the purpose of this paper is to study the stockholder wealth impact of negative earnings surprises for local firms as reported in a local newspaper.

Design/methodology/approach
– In the sample of earnings announcements, the authors observe that the stock price impact is statistically significantly more (less) negative in the case where the absolute difference between announced earnings and the consensus analysts’ forecast is greater (smaller) than the absolute difference between the announced earnings and last-year-same-quarter earnings.

Findings
– The differential effect is only observed when the stock market uncertainty (VIX) is high. In the empirical analysis, the paper finds that investors’ reactions to negative earnings surprises appear to be influenced by the level of historical, publicly available last-year-same-quarter earnings.

Originality/value
– When stock market uncertainty is high, the result suggests that the stock market may not be semi-strong efficient and/or that there is a behavioral response to negative earnings surprises in a setting where investors have portfolios over-weighted with local firm stocks.
Impact of board gender diversity on firm risk
Authors: Jane Lenard Mary , Yu Bing , Anne York E. , Wu Shengxiong 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to study gender diversity on the board of directors and the relation to risk management and corporate performance as measured by the variability of stock market return.

Design/methodology/approach
– The sample consists of companies from the RiskMetrics database from 2007 to 2011. This database contains information on corporate board of directors. Financial variables were collected from the Compustat database and CRSP database for the years 2005-2011. The authors then measure the effect of gender diversity on corporate performance in terms of firm risk, using the model by Cheng (2008) which measures the variability of stock market return.

Findings
– The study shows that more gender diversity on the board of directors impacts firm risk by contributing to lower variability of stock market return. The higher the percentage of female directors on the board, the lower the variability of corporate performance.

Originality/value
– The research design and findings assist in providing additional evidence about the role of women in corporate leadership positions and the association with corporate performance. The approach combines Cheng's (2008) model of stock market variability with the impact of gender diversity on the board of directors.
Accounting irregularities and failure to deliver
Authors: E. Boyd Naomi , Marie Hibbert Ann , Pavlova Ivelina 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between naked short selling and accounting irregularities that cause a firm to issue a restatement.

Design/methodology/approach
– Using the level of abnormal fails-to-deliver as a proxy for naked short selling, the paper looks for evidence of increased naked short selling in anticipation of, as well as in response to these announcements.

Findings
– Larger firms and firms with a higher percentage of institutional ownership experience greater levels of fails prior to the announcement day, while smaller firms are more likely to be targets of naked short sellers after the announcement. The paper also finds that more transparent announcements are associated with more abnormal fails.

Originality/value
– This paper is the first research to study the relation between naked short selling and accounting restatements.
Effectiveness of adult day treatment for eating disorders
Authors: Hepburn Zoë , Wilson Kim 
Published: July 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to assess the effectiveness of day treatment programmes for adults with eating disorders by comparing, evaluating and synthesizing published pre- and post-treatment outcomes.Design/methodology/approach– A systematic review was undertaken of publications containing quantitative outcome data relating to weight restoration among underweight patients, reduction in binge and purge/vomit symptoms, decrease in eating disorder psychopathology and improvement in psychological functioning.Findings– This systematic review of pre- and post- treatment outcomes from 15 studies revealed large effect sizes relating to increase in Body Mass Index (BMI), reduction in symptoms and decrease in depression. Medium effect sizes were observed for improvement in self-esteem and reduction in anxiety and medium-large effect sizes were generally observed for attitude-change, although a small effect size was identified for perfectionism.Practical implications– This systematic review indicates that day treatment for adults is effective in increasing BMI among underweight patients, reducing binge, purge/vomit symptoms and eating disorder psychopathology and improving psychological functioning. Further research is required to investigate whether gains are cost-effective and sustainable over the longer term, and how day treatment programmes can improve outcomes for patients who are vulnerable to non-response and drop-out.Originality/valueTo date, reviews of day treatment for adults with eating disorders have focused upon comparisons of treatment approach and structure and neglected to assess outcomes. Therefore this review fills a gap in existing literature
Biological correlates of psychopathy: a brief review
Authors: Debowska Agata , Boduszek Daniel , Hyland Philip , Goodson Simon 
Published: July 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to present and provide a critical review of most recent studies inquiring into brain abnormalities in psychopathy.Design/methodology/approach– The authors provide an overview of the findings of neurobiological studies conducted in the last five years. Publications chosen for review were found using Web of Science, PsycINFO and Scopus search engines.Findings– Data in the literature reveal that psychopathy is associated with brain abnormalities in frontal and temporo-limbic regions, i.e. regions responsible for moral decision making, emotional processing and learning. Additionally, interactions between the brain areas have been identified as crucial for the development of psychopathic personality traits. Research findings suggest that the flow of impulses between the frontal cortex and temporo-limbic structures in psychopaths is significantly hindered.Originality/value– The current paper provides an in-depth review of most recent neurobiological studies inquiring into brain abnormalities associated with psychopathic personality traits. Moreover, a particular attention has been paid to identifying abnormalities in brain structures not previously studied in relation to psychopathy (e.g. mirror neuron system, white matter connections).
The impact of case formulation focussed consultation on criminal justice staff and their attitudes to work with personality disorder
Authors: Ramsden Jo , Lowton Mark , Joyes Emma 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper was to examine the impact of a highly structured, formulation focused consultation process on knowledge and attitudes towards personality disorder and on perceived practice with personality disordered offenders. Consultation was delivered by the Yorkshire/Humber regional Pathway Development Service (PDS). This pilot study sought to inform the development of this service and the support offered to probation Trusts across Yorkshire/Humber to implement the national Personality Disorder Offender Pathway.

Design/methodology/approach
– Consultation was offered to a number of offender managers working in the Yorkshire/Humber region. The impact of the consultation on their knowledge and understanding of personality disorder in general was examined as was their attitudes to working with this population and their perceived confidence and competence in delivering supervision to each individual.

Findings
– The findings from this small pilot study would suggest that the structured format used by the Yorkshire PDS was helpful in enhancing the probation officers’ knowledge and understanding of personality disorder as well as their perceived confidence in and attitudes towards working with individuals with a personality disorder.

Originality/value
– The study indicates that the structured format used by the PDS is of value and may be applied to the support offered to probation Trusts across Yorkshire/Humber as they implement the community specification of the national Personality Disorder Offender Pathway.
A multilevel study of the relationship between organizational justice and affective commitment
Authors: Ohana Marc 
Published: July 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to examine the moderating role of organizational size and individual tenure on the relationship between organizational justice and organizational affective commitment. Based on the literature on organizational justice and justice climate, this paper tests whether the role of justice climate, measured at the organizational level, is affected by these organizational and individual characteristics in determining individual organizational affective commitment.Design/methodology/approach– Data on 20,936 employees from 1,496 companies that were included in the 2004 Workplace Employment Relationships Survey were used.Findings– Hierarchical linear modeling analysis shows that the importance of the justice climate extends beyond its effect on individual perceptions. Moreover, whereas the organization size does not influence the justice climate – affective commitment relationship, organizational tenure moderates it.Originality/value– This study shows the impact of justice climate on affective commitment beyond the effect of individual justice. It also examines organizational (organization size) and individual characteristics (tenure) as possible moderators, constructs rarely considered in studies on justice climate.
Static and dynamic views of conflict and cooperation in the employment relationship
Authors: M. Gould Anthony , Desjardins Guillaume 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– The employment relationship is beset by an incongruous mix of bases for cooperation and conflict. Scholars have attempted to reconcile the simultaneous presence of convergent and divergent interests between capital and labour in several ways and distinctive bodies of theory addressing this matter have emerged. However, to date, attempts to incorporate the role that the passage of time plays in changing the ratio of conflict to cooperation in the employment relationship have mostly been inadequate. This essay presents a theory about this issue based on six tenets. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach
– A critical review of existing genres of literature addressing conflict and cooperation in the employment relationship and a conceptual contribution to a perceived generic limitation of these bodies of literature.

Findings
– A new conceptualization of the elements causing conflict and cooperation between employers and their employees. The theory presented is modular and mostly compatible with the work of earlier scholars. It has theoretical and practical application and aids in understanding the strategic management consequences of new employment forms when other pertinent variables are held constant.

Practical implications
– The paper offers a fresh perspective on new employment forms in particular

Originality/value
– A new conceptualization of the elements causing conflict and cooperation between employers and their employees. The new view is not necessarily incompatible with earlier perspectives but does have potential to create genuinely new research paradigms and reframe certain contemporary debates about non-standard work in particular.
Predicting boredom-coping at work
Authors: W. Whiteoak John 
Published: July 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to explore the dimensions of boredom-coping in the workplace and develop a linear equation capable of predicting a single individual's boredom-coping capacity.Design/methodology/approach– The research employs a mixed-methods approach and triangulates the identification of themes through, consultation with five industry experts, 23 individual interviews and 169 survey respondents.Findings– A linear composite that explains 41.4 percent of the variance in boredom-coping (r=0.66,p<0.001) was developed. The model was derived from four constructs identified from primary qualitative data. These were, personality traits (i.e. conscientiousness, openness, work ethic, and extraversion), attitude to challenge, trainable abilities (i.e. practical intelligence, foresight ability, and situational awareness), and group potency.Research limitations/implications– These findings provide research implications for the study of boredom-coping at work. Common-method artifacts are a potential limitation of the conclusions drawn. However, the mixed-methods approach, independent samples at each stage, and multiple data collection sites and times, supports the integrity of the findings discussed.Practical implications– The practical implications of this research includes providing strategies for human resource decisions associated with recruitment, selection, and front-line training interventions. The model indicates training may be targeted at different areas of the equation with markedly different impact and return depending on the timed nature of interventions.Originality/value– The findings support the development of approaches that may help to create a more engaged, productive, and well-adjusted workforce. The translation of the findings to the “bottom-line” is also significant.
The benefits of participation for young offenders
Authors: Creaney Sean 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the benefits of participation for young offenders. It also explores some of the challenges giving young people “a say”.

Design/methodology/approach
– This paper reviews and critiques a number of published sources, including peer reviewed journal articles. By critically reviewing the literature, the paper intends to promote discussion and ignite debate on the topic of “offender participation”.

Findings
– This paper argues that if young people are given a voice and provided with the opportunity to influence how a service is implemented it is more probable that the child will be “rehabilitated”. Furthermore, participation has many benefits for the individual child. More specifically, not only does it increase levels of engagement and compliance with a particular form of intervention or programme, but by being involved in the process, the child's self-esteem increases, making “motivation to change” more likely.

Originality/value
– This paper argues that despite good policy and practice intentions, the involvement of young offenders in the design and delivery of youth justice services requires further development. Indeed, there needs to be greater opportunities provided to young people, across the Youth Justice System, to “share their views” and influence practice.
Redesigning an assembly line through Lean-Kaizen: an Indian case
Authors: Prashar Anupama 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to address the adoption of Lean-Kaizen approach to process improvement by the largest manufacturer of steering systems for passenger car and utility vehicle market in India. The company was facing severe liquidity crunch due to falling customer demand (25 percent lower than forecasted), rising cost of raw material and bank borrowing rates. In order to survive in such stiff scenario, the company systematically deployed Kaizen events and drastically improved their internal efficiency.

Design/methodology/approach
– The study categorically illustrates the employment of value stream mapping (VSM) to target the areas for Kaizen improvement events. Current state VSM was developed to display the non-value-added activities in the existing assembly process. Future state VSM was proposed. After identifying root cause of wastes using 5 Why, three Kaizen events were proposed.

Findings
– The current state VSM revealed cumulative inventory of 61 days in the entire process, long distances travelled by subassembly for final assembly (294 meters) and a high defect rate (879 parts per million). After modifying the assembly line using lean strategies, the company reduced its inventory levels by 66 percent, defect rate reduced by 32 percent and achieved other benefits such as reduced equipment, production staff and storage space. These reductions helped the company in saving the working capital and also contributed significantly to its profitability.

Originality/value
– The study exhibits implementation of Lean-Kaizen approach for redesigning assembly line in an auto component manufacturing unit. The proposed lean strategies are considered to be highly valuable for manufacturer of steering for passenger cars and utility vehicles market.
Measuring the importance and practices of Lean values
Authors: Ingelsson Pernilla , Mårtensson Anna 
Published: July 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to present the result from a study carried out at an organization, which has recently started applying Lean, to examine changes in the importance and presence of Lean values within the organization in relation to when different parts of the organization started to apply Lean.Design/methodology/approach– A questionnaire was used at three different groups at a dental care provider. ANOVA was used to detect any differences in regards to the importance and practice of five Lean values in relation to time since the clinics started to apply Lean.Findings– The study showed no difference between the three groups in relation to the stated importance of the values, something that could indicate that there is a commonly shared value base in the organization. The only difference that was statistically significant was with regard to the presence of the values “continuous improvement” and “supportive leadership” between Groups 1 (pilot, 18 month since starting to apply Lean) and 3 (not yet started to apply Lean).Research limitations/implications– The research was conducted as one single study in one organization and further research should be done in other organizations and types of businesses.Practical implications– The questionnaire can be used in organizations to put focus on cultural change when applying Lean both when it comes to practice as well as importance.Originality/value– Traditional measures mainly focus on hard measurements when measuring the progress in applying quality initiatives such as Lean. This questionnaire can complement these traditional measurements and create a greater focus on the cultural changes in the organization.
Towards a standardised management system for corporate sustainable development
Authors: Asif Muhammad , Searcy Cory 
Published: July 2014

Purpose– The systematic implementation and assessment of corporate sustainable development is difficult in the absence of a structured approach. The existing management systems and frameworks do not provide a balanced approach to the management of the triple bottom line of sustainable development. The purpose of this paper is to explore the possibility of developing a sustainable development management system (SDMS) and provides a basic framework for such a system.Design/methodology/approach– The paper reviews the approaches that can be employed to embody the various elements of a SDMS – including underlying values, system requirements, continual improvement, and assessment approaches. Advantages and disadvantages of developing a SDMS are also reviewed.Findings– Descriptive guidelines augmented by prescriptive requirements could provide a comprehensive guide to corporate sustainable development management and assessment through a hybrid approach. A basic structure for the descriptive guidelines, prescriptive requirements, and assessment approaches is provided.Practical implications– The paper could provide a needed starting point for managers to structure their thinking related to their organisation's sustainability initiatives.Originality/value– The existing systems and guidelines addressing sustainable development are characterised by several limitations. This paper provides a unique framework for corporate sustainable development that has not been addressed in previous publications.
Adaptive leadership responses
Authors: Murthy Vikram , Murthy Aasha 
Published: July 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to posit a hierarchical classification of enactments, practices and virtues that comprise an emerging adaptive leadership response to the prevailing volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) conditions.

Design/methodology/approach
– Reports and discusses the findings of two neo-classical grounded theory research studies to theorise augmented leadership repertoires for VUCA worlds. The first study was conducted with eight large regional and multinational organisations in Australia. The second is an on going, longitudinal study undertaken with 18 regional, national and multinational organisations in New Zealand.

Findings
– The first neo-classical grounded theory study in Australia identifies a set of emerging leadership practices labelled, “Zeitgeist – Integrating Cognition, Conscience and Collective Spirit”, as part of such a repertoire. The preliminary results of the second neo-classical grounded theory research extension in New Zealand, results in the further grounded theorising of the ensemble leadership repertoire (ELR), which is an emerging and hierarchical classification of leadership enactments, practices and virtues for prevailing times. The classification is robust because of its methodological similarities and conceptual congruence with other emerging and well-accepted classifications like, for example, character strengths in positive psychology.

Originality/value
– The grounded theorising provides a core category of the ELR which has its origins in substantive context. It lists 93 enactments inducted from leaders’ key phrases. These enactments in turn aggregate in relational sets through the process of constant comparison to describe 14 practices, which in sets of dyads and triads describe the five zeitgeist leadership virtues of being present, being good, being in touch, being creative and being global.