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Work‐family and work‐life pressures in Australia: advancing gender equality in “good times”?
Authors: Pocock Barbara , Charlesworth Sara , Chapman Janine 
Published: August 2013

PurposeThis paper aims to explore recent changes in Australia's work‐family policies and programs and their implications for gender (in)equality.Design/methodology/approachThe authors critically assess a suite of new work/family‐related policies, including the introduction of a government‐funded national paid parental leave scheme, a limited right to request flexible working conditions, and the extension of state and federal anti‐discrimination legal protections for workers with family responsibilities.FindingsThe analysis suggests a lack of coherence and integration between various work/family related policies and the need for a wider range of reforms, particularly in relation to domestic work and care. It is found that the gendered use of flexibility rights, like the new right to request, do not necessarily improve gender equality and may work to entrench it in the face of strong gendered workplace and societal norms and practices around work and care. As a consequence women workers and mothers – who have been constructed as the work/family problem to be “fixed” – are left even more rushed and pressed for time.Originality/valueThis empirically‐informed analysis shows the power of the broader gender political and normative context and the limits of modest and piecemeal policy reform in relation to work‐family issues – even where economic conditions remain relatively positive. The paper concludes that without robust, multi‐faceted and integrated policy reform around work and family, in which gender equality outcomes are a central objective, policy reforms will fail to achieve a more equal sharing of paid and caring work between men and women, and greater equality between women and men more generally.
How system quality and incentive affect knowledge sharing
Authors: Ho Li‐An , Kuo Tsung‐Hsien 
Published: August 2013

PurposeVirtual communities of practice (VCoP) are seen as effective means to facilitate knowledge building among professionals. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationships between system quality, attitude toward incentives and knowledge sharing in a VCoP. Additionally, individual and collective effect of system quality and attitude toward incentives on knowledge sharing are also examined.Design/methodology/approachThis is an empirical study that targets a major community of practice in human resource management (n=366), utilizing a survey questionnaire distributed on the internet as the data collection instrument to test the relationship among the three dimensions.FindingsThe results indicated that: system quality and attitude toward incentives individually have demonstrated a significant effect on knowledge sharing behavior in a VCoP. Collectively, only factors within the attitude toward incentive dimension have demonstrated significant influences on the community participants' knowledge sharing behavior.Practical implicationsThis study provides managers of VCoP with valuable information which aids in improving community members' knowledge sharing. That is, a successful VCoP is an online environment which provides a variety of social exchange opportunities for the members to interact, as well as challenging topics or tasks enabling the members to practice or gain professional knowledge and skills.Social implicationsRegardless of the fact that knowledge sharing processes are becoming increasingly complex and diverse, providing various kinds of incentive is still crucial in eliciting people's engagement in knowledge sharing. Only reinforcing social exchanges and providing opportunities of self‐growth will enhance knowledge sharing behavior.Originality/valueKnowledge sharing is a complex process. Literature indicated that some factors, such as motivation, attitudes, and individual preferences, are considered double‐edged factors to knowledge sharing among individuals. The present study adds value by examining the individual and collective effects of these factors (i.e. the members' perceived VCoP system quality and attitude toward incentives) on knowledge sharing.
Technology adoption in small and medium‐sized logistics providers
Authors: Evangelista Pietro , McKinnon Alan , Sweeney Edward 
Published: August 2013

PurposeThe main aim of the research is to shed light on the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in the logistics innovation process of small and medium‐sized third party logistics providers (3PLs).Design/methodology/approachA triangulated research strategy was designed using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. The former involved the use of a questionnaire survey of small and medium‐sized Italian 3PLs with 153 usable responses received. The latter comprised a series of focus groups and the use of seven case studies.FindingsThere is a relatively low level of ICT expenditure with few companies adopting formal technology investment strategies. The findings highlight the strategic importance of supply chain integration for 3PLs with companies that have embarked on an expansion of their service portfolios showing a higher level of both ICT usage and information integration. Lack of technology skills in the workforce is a major constraint on ICT adoption. Given the proliferation of logistics‐related ICT tools and applications in recent years it has been difficult for small and medium‐sized 3PLs to select appropriate applications.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper provides practical guidelines to researchers in the effective use of mixed‐methods research based on the concept of methodological triangulation. In particular, it shows how questionnaire surveys, focus groups and case study analysis can be used in combination to provide insights into multi‐faceted supply chain phenomena. It also identifies several potentially fruitful avenues for future research in this specific field.Practical implicationsThe paper's findings provide useful guidance for practitioners on the effective adoption of ICT as part of the logistics innovation process. The findings also provide support for ICT vendors in the design of ICT solutions that are aligned to the needs of small 3PLs.Originality/valueThere is currently a paucity of research into the drivers and inhibitors of ICT in the innovation processes of small and medium‐sized 3PLs. This paper fills this gap by exploring the issue using a range of complementary research approaches.
Universal structure modeling approach to customer satisfaction index
Authors: Turkyilmaz Ali , Oztekin Asil , Zaim Selim , Fahrettin Demirel Omer 
Published: August 2013

PurposePrevious researches have proven that customer satisfaction and loyalty are affected by complicated relationships and are challenging to European customer satisfaction index (ECSI) model. Existing approaches mostly limit their hypotheses to linear relationships, which hinder much information that would lead to better modeling and understanding the relationship between customer satisfaction and loyalty. The purpose of this paper is to reveal potential nonlinear and interaction effects that might be embedded in antecedents of ECSI by exemplifying it in Turkish telecommunications sector.Design/methodology/approachThis papar has justified the validity and reliability of the ECSI model implementation in Turk Telekom Company. The path models are tested via conventional structural equation modeling (SEM) and using a novel method, i.e. universal structure modeling with Bayesian neural networks.FindingsThe findings of this study reveal that quality has the most important impact on customer satisfaction. The next important construct was found to be the company image. The relationship between customer expectation and customer satisfaction was revealed to be insignificant. This study reveals the fact that while using the ECSI model more attention must be paid to the consideration of potential nonlinear relationships that might be available among model constructs.Originality/valueThis research presents uniqueness in that it reveals significant nonlinear relationships between the model constructs of the ECSI model. Previous studies have identified purely linear relationships, which may not hold true in reality. However, in this study it is revealed that improving one determinant of customer satisfaction may not be as worthy as it is assumed to be in theory, which refers to a nonlinear relationship.
A cross‐national and cross‐generational study of consumer acculturation to advertising appeals
Authors: Jimenez Fernando R. , Hadjimarcou John , Barua Maria E. , Michie Donald A. 
Published: August 2013

PurposePrevious research on global marketing has typically focussed on marketing strategies across national markets. Yet, the cross‐national mobility of individuals has increased heterogeneity within country markets. The purpose of this study is to examine how immigrant consumers perceive advertising appeals in the context of the consumer acculturation process. Specifically, our study focusses on the reactions of Mexican, American, and Mexican‐American consumers to puffery‐laden advertisements.Design/methodology/approachUsing two‐factor theory as our theoretical prism, the study offers salient hypotheses regarding consumer perceptions of puffery‐laden advertising appeals, which are then tested in a cross‐national experiment in the USA and Mexico.FindingsThe results show that Mexican consumers are more susceptible to puffery‐laden claims than Americans. In contrast, American consumers are more susceptible to advertising that does not contain puffery‐laden claims than their Mexican counterparts. Interestingly, the findings also reveal that Mexican immigrants are highly susceptible to both, puffery‐laden and no puffery appeals. The mixed results show that recent Mexican immigrants struggle as they transition to the dominant American consumer culture. First and second generations of Mexican‐Americans, however, react to puffery‐laden advertisements just as typical American consumers.Practical implicationsThe paper discusses relevant implications not only for the study of puffery and acculturation of immigrant minority groups, but also for companies engaged in global advertising campaigns in countries with diverse immigrant communities.Originality/valueThe paper offers a worthwhile and unique examination of consumer acculturation in an international cross‐cultural setting and puts forward interesting insights regarding the application of international advertising strategies.
Critical issues in the Hofstede and GLOBE national culture models
Authors: Venaik Sunil , Brewer Paul 
Published: August 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to clarify critical issues underlying the national culture dimensions of Hofstede and GLOBE, demonstrating their irrelevance to international marketing decision‐making.Design/methodology/approachIn‐depth discussion of the theoretical and empirical logic underlying the national culture dimension scales and scores.FindingsHofstede and GLOBE national culture scores are averages of items that are unrelated and which do not form a valid and reliable scale for the culture dimensions at the level of individuals or organizations. Hence these scores cannot be used to characterize individuals or sub‐groups within countries. The national culture dimension scores are therefore of doubtful use for marketing management that is concerned with individual‐and segment‐level consumer behavior.Research limitations/implicationsResearchers should be cautious in using the Hofstede and GLOBE national culture dimension scores for analysis at the level of individuals and organizations.Practical implicationsHofstede and GLOBE dimension scores should not be used to infer individual/managerial and group/organizational level behavior and preferences.Originality/valueThe paper follows a recent paper in IMR which was the first to discuss the common misunderstanding of the Hofstede and GLOBE national culture scales and scores, and their misapplication at the level of individuals and organizations by scholars and practitioners. Here we further expand and clarify the issues.
Strong hysteresis in Brazilian imports: a panel cointegration approach
Authors: de Prince Diogo , Kannebley Junior Sérgio 
Published: August 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the hysteresis hypothesis for the price and quantity of Brazilian imports in recent years.Design/methodology/approachThe empirical measure of strong macro hysteresis, as developed by Piscitelli et al., was incorporated into import demand and pass‐through panel cointegration equations.FindingsThe results show that the number of sectors that do not reject hysteresis is larger for the import price than for the demand for imported goods. The evidence supports Dixit's idea that the presence of hysteresis should diminish the degree of pass‐through. Correcting for hysteresis makes quantity and price of imports more sensitive to exchange rate variations.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the literature by introducing Piscitelli et al.'s measure to test the hysteresis hypothesis in import prices and quantity.
An evaluation of Malaysian capital controls
Authors: Amin Fouzia , Annamalah Sanmugam 
Published: August 2013

PurposeThis research has been carried out to look into the long run impact of the controls on capital inflows imposed during the years 1998‐2001 in Malaysia. The paper intends to capture the long‐term impact of capital controls in changing the composition of capital flows into Malaysia and to examine whether the controls have been able to divert the short‐term capital inflows to longer‐term investments.Design/methodology/approachThe autoregressive first differenced ordinary least square models have been used to examine whether the controls have been able to divert the short‐term capital inflows to longer‐term investments.FindingsThe capital controls have been successful in the short run in switching some of the short‐term capital inflows into longer‐term portfolio investments, without jeopardizing the Malaysian investment environment in the longer‐term. Such controls did not have an impact on the decisions of foreign investors in the long run even if the rating agencies downgraded the Malaysian investments immediately after the controls were imposed. This paper suggests that capital flows into Malaysia were more a result of interest rate differentials between the domestic and the US interest rates and hardly depended on the Malaysian risk adjusted returns.Research limitations/implicationsOne of the limitations of this research is the ephemeral nature of the econometric analysis. All the variables, except government spending, are first differenced, in order to overcome the problem of spurious regression. However, while taking the first difference, there is a possibility of losing valuable long‐term relationship between the capital flows and the explanatory variables. Further, the analysis was carried out without much reference to the derivative market, which might have disguised some of the capital flows.Social implicationsCapital controls are adopted to prevent the volatility in domestic markets caused due to capital flight. The capital flight has huge macroeconomic implications on a society, including unemployment, interest rate volatility and subsequent economic slowdown and recession. If adopted with an intention to provide a temporary breathing space, it might help the countries manage their domestic imbalances.Originality/valueThis paper provides a fresh look at the implications of capital controls with longer‐term data that also include the period after the controls were withdrawn. The study is expected to be independent of market distortions, which might arise with narrow time frames that cover periods during and/or immediately after the crisis.
Toward integrated services for dementia: a formal carer perspective
Authors: Woolrych Ryan , Sixsmith Judith 
Published: August 2013

PurposePolicy has identified the need for integrated dementia services for older people. However, the role of the formal carer within an integrated framework of service delivery has not been well articulated in practice. The aim of this paper is to understand the experiences of formal carers working with the context of an integrated dementia service by exploring findings from a research‐based evaluation.Design/methodology/approachThe evaluation captured the experiences of formal carers working within the service via observations, semi‐structured interviews and focus groups.FindingsWorking with an integrated service brings about individual, social and organisational challenges to the role of the formal carer, in terms of: delivering flexibility and responsiveness, providing continuity of care, ensuring cross‐organisational working and acquiring skills, knowledge and expertise.Originality/valueTo facilitate the successful delivery of integrated care, the emerging role of the formal carer needs to be more clearly articulated and supported within a service context.
A justice system failing the autistic community
Authors: Archer Nigel , Hurley Elisabeth Ann 
Published: August 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to offer a personal perspective and highlight perceived shortcomings in the criminal justice system (CJS) when people with autism come into contact with it; and provide ideas for improvement.Design/methodology/approachThe first author's work as the Criminal Justice Sector Development Coordinator at Autism West Midlands has given him first‐hand experience in all aspects of the CJS as it relates to autism. The paper highlights the reasons why raising autism awareness is crucial in the CJS and provides a current overview of the present position.FindingsThere is a need for increased awareness of autism in the CJS. Too often people with autism enter the system because of misunderstandings about their condition. Although a few police forces have undertaken autism awareness training, there is a need for further training for the remainder and for the other organisations that make up the wider CJS. Additionally, there are simple and cost‐effective changes or services that could be implemented now, both by the CJS and local authorities, to address the issues but which are not being implemented due to a lack of clear policy and direction from government.Originality/valueThis paper gives a unique perspective on the needs of people with autism when they encounter the CJS. It highlights the lack of information on how many people with autism encounter the CJS. Furthermore, it explains the impact that lack of autism awareness in the CJS can have on a person with autism.
Characteristics of male autistic spectrum patients in low security: are they different from non‐autistic low secure patients?
Authors: Haw Camilla , Radley Jane , Cooke Louise 
Published: August 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the characteristics of adult male autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) patients admitted to low secure services and to compare them with non‐ASD patients.Design/methodology/approachCase‐control study of admissions to two ASD units and one non‐ASD unit at a tertiary referral centre. Subjects were compared on demographic, personal, clinical and offending behaviour variables.FindingsIn total, 51 ASD and 43 controls were studied. Median age at diagnosis of ASD was 21 years (range 6‐56). The ASD group were younger (median age 27 vs 33 years) and more likely to be single than controls. Their age at first contact with psychiatric services was lower and proportionally more were admitted from prison and courts. Almost three‐quarters had psychiatric comorbidity, most commonly schizophrenia, but unlike controls, personality disorder and drug and alcohol disorders were uncommon. Lifetime sexually inappropriate behaviour and physical violence were less common, as was non‐compliance with medication. However, 78 per cent had a lifetime history of physical violence and a third had a conviction for GBH or homicide. Offending behaviour was sometimes atypical in nature and some had convictions for unusual offences such as harassment and stalking.Research limitations/implicationsThe age difference between cases and controls is likely to have confounded the results. Findings cannot be generalised to the NHS.Originality/valueThis group of ASD patients in low security differed in several important respects from their non‐ASD counterparts, which highlights their differing treatment needs, strengths and weaknesses.
Adults with autism spectrum disorder and learning disability presenting with challenging behaviour: how tolerant should we be?
Authors: Raggi Cristian , Xenitidis Kiriakos , Moisan Maria , Deeley Quinton , Robertson Dene 
Published: August 2013

PurposeReporting to the police incidents of challenging behaviour displayed by inpatients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and learning disability (LD) represents an important but often controversial issue. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to this topic through a brief literature review and the presentation of a clinical case.Design/methodology/approachCase study and literature review.FindingsThe action of reporting to the police can be a useful tool within the therapeutic input provided to patients with ASD and LD who present with challenging behaviour. This can enable staff to feel legally supported, and can promote patients’ learning of social rules, in respect of their rights and duties. The clinical case highlighted that reporting to the police can be effective when it is part of a comprehensive, multi‐professional therapeutic process. This should aim at directing patients towards rehabilitation rather than incarceration. This should also entail the identification of clear pathways and ongoing involvement of patients and families.Originality/valueDespite the relevance for clinical practice of the above debate, little has been published on this topic. This paper contributes to this discussion through the presentation of a clinical case and by describing how this issue was addressed within a secure inpatient setting.
Autism spectrum conditions and offending: an introduction to the special edition
Authors: Chaplin Eddie , McCarthy Jane , Underwood Lisa 
Published: August 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to offer an overview of the issues from studies that have tried to estimate rates of offending.Design/methodology/approachBrief review.FindingsThere is currently no consensus on the prevalence of people with autism spectrum conditions who offend, due to the limited evidence base. It is also difficult to generalise findings across the criminal justice system and secure services.Originality/valueThis paper brings together a summary of key studies that have estimated the numbers of offenders with autism spectrum conditions over the last 30 years.