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Organizational technology as a mediating variable in centralization‐formalization fit
Authors: Gonzalez‐Cruz Tomas F. , Huguet‐Roig Ana , Cruz‐Ros Sonia 
Published: October 2012

PurposeWith a view to contributing to a better understanding of the interactions between design dimensions, the authors aim to present a formal model that analyzes the internal fit relationship between centralization and formalization, taking into account organizational technology and the “systems approach”.Design/methodology/approachBased on the study by Zeffane, the authors develop an alternative, formal model that introduces organizational technology and assumes that greater structural control does not necessarily lead to better organizational integration. The model equally considers the possibilities of underfit and overfit.FindingsThe proposed formal model provides a sound rationale on how organizational technology determines the contribution of centralization and formalization to the achievement of integration. The complementary interactions between design dimensions result in very clear patterns, with all the complementary choice variables tending to be done together at a comparable level. Also, it evidences that only a finite of feasible set of intermediate choices exists.Research limitations/implicationsIn the interests of simplicity, the model does not include other contingency factors, such as environment and strategy, nor does it address the question of non‐concavity of the objective function that allows equifinality. Questions such as whether the consequences of underfit are different from those produced by overfit should be addressed in further research and model developments.Originality/valueThis paper develops a rationale for better understanding the interactions between design dimensions, such as centralization and formalization and helps to fill the research gap related to the absence of analytical models that allow a rigorous analysis of the internal relationships between different organizational design dimensions.
Decision making in trauma centers from the standpoint of complex adaptive systems
Authors: deMattos Policarpo C. , Miller Daniel M. , Park Eui H. 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThis paper aims to examine complex clinical decision‐making processes in trauma center units of hospitals in terms of the immediate impact of complexity on the medical team involved in the trauma event.Design/methodology/approachIt is proposed to develop a model of decision‐making processes in trauma events that uses a Bayesian classifier model with convolution and deconvolution operators to study real‐time observed trauma data for the decision‐making process under tremendous stress. The objective is to explore and explain physicians' decision‐making processes under stress and time constraints during actual trauma events from the perspective of complexity.FindingsBecause physicians have blurred information and cues that are tainted by random environmental noise during injury‐related events, they must de‐blur (de‐convolute) the collected data to find a best approximation of the real data for decision‐making processes.Research limitations/implicationsThe data collection and analysis is innovative and the permission to access raw audio and video data from an active trauma center will differentiate this study from similar studies that rely on simulations, self report and case study approaches.Practical implicationsClinical decision makers in trauma centers are placed in situations that are increasingly complex, making decision‐making and problem‐solving processes multifaceted.Originality/valueThe science of complex adaptive systems, together with human judgment theories, provide important concepts and tools for responding to the challenges of healthcare this century and beyond.
Knowledge acquisition and leakage in inter‐firm relationships involving new technology‐based firms
Authors: Parker Hamieda 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the role of governance on knowledge acquisition and loss by new technology‐based firms engaged in inter‐firm collaborative new product development projects.Design/methodology/approachThis work draws on the relational exchange perspective, transaction cost theory and the resource‐based view in order to develop hypotheses. Survey data collected from British new technology‐based firms, operating in three industry sectors, was used to examine these hypotheses.FindingsRelational governance was found to have a positive relationship with the acquisition of knowledge‐based resources. Increased comprehensiveness in the formal contractual governance structure was found to be associated with lower levels of harmful knowledge loss.Research limitations/implicationsThis study was conducted in one country. Future research should be done in different countries to determine the generalizability of the findings.Practical implicationsManagers engaging in collaborative new product development projects need to develop both relational as well as formal contractual governance mechanisms, so that positive collaboration outcomes can be maximized, while negative outcomes are minimized.Originality/valueA review of the literature indicates that the study of the governance of short‐term, focused inter‐firm relationships has been neglected. Additionally, while there has been extensive examination of knowledge acquisition there has been much less exploration of knowledge loss within these inter‐firm relationships. This study contributes to the literature by responding to this need.
Higher education and the development of competencies for innovation in the workplace
Authors: Vila Luis E. , Perez Pedro J. , Morillas Francisco G. 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThis paper aims to analyze the production function nexus between higher education practice and the development of innovation‐related competencies by university graduates in Spain. The research hypothesis is the presence of statistically significant relationships between the development of innovational competencies and the modes of teaching and learning used in higher education practice.Design/methodology/approachThe relationships are modeled through a set of stochastic frontier and variance component equations with the development of each competency as the dependent variable. The main explanatory variables capture the prevalence of diverse teaching/learning modes and the behavior of graduates during their studies. Controls for individual and study programs are also included. Data comes from the European graduate survey REFLEX and includes about 5,500 records.FindingsEstimates show evidence of significant marginal effects of the teaching and learning modes and the development of specific competencies by graduates. Proactive methods in general, and problem‐based learning in particular, appear as the most effective classroom practices to develop the competencies required to innovate in the workplace.Research limitations/implicationsTo guide the implementation of reforms in higher education, more must be learned about possible trade‐offs between the diverse types of resources involved and the outcomes obtained. Resources should be examined in terms of their relative costs and the results interpreted with regard to their value to individuals and society.Originality/valueTo the authors' knowledge, this is the first paper to explore quantitatively the influence of higher education practice on the development of the capabilities required to innovate in the workplace.
Return on marketing investment: Pizza Hut Korea's case
Authors: Lee Sungil , Yoo Shijin 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is twofold – the first is to explore the key actions that enabled Pizza Hut Korea (PHK) to come out of a nine‐year decline in sales and profits. The second purpose is to delve deeper into the concept of return on marketing as applied to the turnaround of Pizza Hut Korea, using customer lifetime value (LTV) and the related return on marketing investment (ROMI) principles that were instrumental in turning around the business.Design/methodology/approachThe main method used is interviews with company senior management, reviews of internal company data as well as external data and literature reviews of existing theories on return on marketing. The case uses a specific promotional decision that senior management must make to review the decision methodologies using return on marketing. This quantified return estimate is then combined with marketing and business strategic considerations to review the decision that management should make regarding the promotion. In addition, the detailed executive interviews shed light on the approaches taken by the senior management to effect a change in culture as well as the disciplined business reviews that were put in place to improve the financial performance. Finally the case describes the marketing insights that led the firm to implement their consumer promotions to help turn the business around.FindingsTurning around a business that has been in decline for a long time requires not just keen consumer insight and excellent marketing tactics, it is a combination of changing the culture of the company and mindset of the leaders along with instilling disciplined financial processes and driving consumer insight driven strategies. In particular, this study focuses on the role of quantified marketing investment return model that helped to drive a fact‐based, data‐driven decision‐making process that, combined with strategic insight, helped to turn the business around. The lifetime value and return on marketing investment model employed by Pizza Hut Korea provides a starting framework for analyzing marketing investment returns that can be adapted by many other companies.Originality/valueThough there has been research conducted in many turnaround situations, there has been virtually no work done to examine the turnaround strategies employed using key marketing return metrics. In addition, the study provides value in that it examines the totality of management principles employed (cultural, organizational, financial, marketing) to drive innovation and change. This study will be useful for those that seek to better understand the key principles involved in turning around a business but with particular emphasis on quantified marketing returns analysis using return on marketing investment method.
Economic freedom and entrepreneurial activity
Authors: Carlos Díaz‐Casero Juan , Ángel Manuel Díaz‐Aunión D. , Cruz Sánchez‐Escobedo Mari , Coduras Alicia , Hernández‐Mogollón Ricardo 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine empirically whether economic freedom affects entrepreneurial activity in three groups of countries, classified according to economic development.Design/methodology/approachData on the index of entrepreneurial activity cover the period between 2002 and 2009, and are taken from the annual GEM (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor) reports and from theIndex of Economic Freedompublished by The Heritage Foundation from 1995 to 2009. The same analysis is carried out, grouping the countries by development level, following the classification included in theGlobal Competitiveness Report 2009‐2010. A Ridge regression analysis is performed to measure the model's goodness‐of‐fit and to determine equations that can be used for future predictions.FindingsThe results obtained in the correlation analysis show that economic freedom is closely related to entrepreneurial activity. The results suggest that TEA rates, opportunity‐TEA rates and necessity‐TEA rates decrease when there is an increase in economic freedom in a country, as just two of the areas analyzed – i.e. “government size” and “fiscal freedom” – appear to foster the emergence of new entrepreneurs. When countries are grouped by level of economic development, the results for countries belonging to the “Innovation‐Driven Economies” group show that the opportunity‐TEA rates increase as the economic freedom index grows.Originality/valueThe study indicates that entrepreneurship by opportunity increases in the group of Innovation‐Driven Economies with smaller “government size” and more “fiscal freedom”.
Beyond boolean, towards thinking: discovery systems and information literacy
Authors: Cmor Dianne , Li Xin 
Published: October 2012

PurposeAs discovery systems take the library world by storm, there is a new opportunity for user‐centred information literacy programs to emerge. This paper aims to explore the impact that new web‐scale discovery systems might have on information literacy programs and pedagogical approaches to library instruction.Design/methodology/approachUtilizing both a conceptual approach and a case study of one particular library, various questions and possible answers are discussed with the goal of opening new avenues for information literacy instruction.FindingsDiscovery systems offer new possibilities to shift instruction programs away from their historical focus on explanatory searching and citing, towards exploratory higher level thinking in relation to evaluating and using information itself. As library search gets easier and varied platforms become unified, the focus of information literacy on search rules and platform choice and navigation is (finally) able to truly give way to critical thinking and imaginative exploration.Originality/valueMany libraries have recently or are currently adopting discovery systems, but few have begun to explore and recognize the potential for a new era of instructional possibilities. This paper acts as a base for continuing exploration and discussion in this area.
Fostering innovation through cultural change
Authors: Leong Julia , Anderson Craig 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThe paper aims to demonstrate a range of approaches to promoting innovative thought and action which can be applied in a variety of organisational contexts.Design/methodology/approachThe paper describes strategies adopted by one large academic library which sought to increase employee engagement and levels of innovation. Included is the background situation, a description of cultural change activities undertaken, information on provision of a suite of practical innovation process tools, and reference to relevant literature.FindingsThe leadership framework of RMIT University, and associated developmental opportunities, benefit the library which also offers a tailored developmental programme for its leadership group. Specific purpose groups are used in the library to build capacity and promote cultural change. The library promotes involvement in professional associations and supports innovation through the provision of practical tools and techniques which can be used by staff at all levels. Building an innovative culture is challenging in a large organisation, but sustaining effort over time, utilising a variety of approaches and developing positive sub‐cultures among motivated staff have been found to be beneficial.Originality/valueBy describing strategies to promote an innovative organisational culture, the paper has originality. Most related library literature addresses specific innovations.
Mendeley: teaching scholarly communication and collaboration through social networking
Authors: MacMillan Don 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThis paper aims to highlight the productivity and collaborative features of Mendeley, a reference management tool, as well as recommendations on how Mendeley can be incorporated into an information literacy program.Design/methodology/approachResults from a literature review and feedback from students and faculty were used to provide background for this paper. Mendeley's features and potential benefits to librarians and researchers are discussed.FindingsFeedback from students and faculty who use Mendeley are very positive owing to its productivity and social networking and collaboration features. The literature highlights Mendeley's usefulness in the context of citation management software.Practical implicationsThe paper provides useful tips and best practices for integrating Mendeley into information literacy sessions and workshops for students and faculty. The paper also discusses how teaching Mendeley can facilitate scholarly communication between researchers and broaden the role of librarians on campus.Originality/valueThe paper shows that Mendeley enables higher level information literacy by helping users focus on locating and organizing information and spend less time on citation details. Mendeley's social networking features are compatible with emerging work practices, facilitating collaboration among researchers through group's functions and open sharing of information through groups and publication lists.
Achieving employee wellbeing in a changing work environment
Authors: Ernst Kossek Ellen , Kalliath Thomas , Kalliath Parveen 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this expert commentary is to provide an overview of current scholarship on changes occurring in the work environment and its impact on employee wellbeing. The commentary touches on frontier issues such as measurement of healthy work environment, positive and negative changes in work environment influencing employee wellbeing, link between employee productivity and wellbeing, challenges in converting theory into practice, sustainable organizational behavior, workplace wellness, and several other issues germane to the special issue.Design/methodology/approachThe expert commentary explicates the current state of scholarship in relation to the theme of the special issue. The design of the expert commentary, a scholarly conversation between the Guest Editors and University Distinguished Professor Ellen Ernst Kossek, provides an easy to access summary of the current knowledge in the area. This format is intended to inform readers ofIJMand to stimulate further scholarship in the area.FindingsThe expert commentary provides a gist of key findings in the extant area of research, serving to inform readers about what we know, do not know, and fruitful areas for further enquiry.Originality/valueIt provides an overview of current knowledge in the area.
Ease of movement and sector affiliation as moderators of the organizational and career commitment
Authors: Koslowsky Meni , Weisberg Jacob , Yaniv Eyal , Zaitman‐Speiser Idit 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThe paper's aim is to examine how the relationships between career commitment, organizational commitment and intentions to leave, an indicator of worker well‐being, were moderated by ease of movement and sector affiliation.Design/methodology/approachThe sample consisted of 340 knowledge workers (107 low‐tech, 233 high‐tech), that anonymously filled in a structured questionnaire, that included measures of organizational commitment, career commitment, perceived ease of movement, sector affiliation and intention to leave.FindingsAnalysis of the questionnaires showed that organizational commitment, unlike career commitment, is related to intentions to leave regardless of other personal or structural considerations. By contrast, ease of movement and sector affiliation moderated the relationship between career commitment and intentions to leave.Practical implicationsUnderstanding the differences between career commitment and organizational commitment, employers, especially in the high‐tech sector, should advance employees’ organizational commitment.Originality/valueThe intention to leave one's present place of work is a widespread phenomenon, particularly among knowledge workers. Although organizational commitment as an antecedent variable appears in many turnover intention models, career commitment has been investigated much less frequently. The current study attempts to fill this gap.
Rest is the hidden key to successful leadership
Authors: Vanderpyl Tim 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThe article aims to describe the reasons that rest is an important part of leadership.Design/methodology/approachThe benefits of rest to the organization and to the individual are explained. The article advances practical strategies that leaders can implement in their teams to replenish the energy levels within them.FindingsThe article details the importance of creating mandatory “no smart‐phone” times with teams; ensuring and enforcing a mandatory “no contact” practice between employees and the office while they are on vacation; finding ways to creatively praise employees who ask for time off for special family events, rather than praising those who sacrifice family events for the sake of work projects; and finding reasons, when possible, to send employees home early at random times with the mandate to relax at home.Practical implicationsIt is explained that rest is essential to success as leaders. Leaders cannot perform at maximum efficiency 100 percent of the time.Social implicationsIt is argued that society reveres leaders for their work ethic, but rarely for their “rest ethic”, and that a better balance between the two is needed.Originality/valueThe article focuses on how leaders regenerate energy after expending it.
Rourkela steel plant rolls out successful people strategy
Authors: Sharma Rohini , Sahoo Chandan Kumar 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThe article aims to explain how leaders who initiate people‐centric reforms can help to create a profitable, harmonious and vibrant organization.Design/methodology/approachThe article illustrates the point through a case study of the work of Sanak Mishra as chief executive of the Rourkela steel plant, India.FindingsThe article describes the traits of effective leadership for handling people. It advances the view that successful change initiatives require: people who have the tools and techniques to perform well; a shared vision between leaders and employees and the alignment of organizational goals with those of individuals; open communications across the organization to facilitate the sharing of the ideas, information and knowledge and build an atmosphere of trust; leaders who know how to empower people by delegating authority, and understand when to intervene; leaders who can network with external constituencies, troubleshoot and manage conflicts; leaders who can link the present with a better future for the organization; and leaders with the skills to create a supportive climate in the organization and the ability to influence employees to change their behavior.Social implicationsThe impact of wider economic forces on the fate of an Indian steel plant is considered.Originality/valueThe article emphasizes that effective leaders are able to facilitate the free flow of ideas and tap the energy, commitment and imagination of employees, which then become the vehicle to increase productivity, profitability and the performance of the organization.