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EFFECT OF INTRAVITREAL DEXAMETHASONE IMPLANT ON THE CONTRALATERAL EYE
Authors: Sharma Ashish , Sheth Jay , Madhusudan Rangasamy J. , Sundaramoorthy Selva K. 
Published: March 2013

Purpose:
To describe the effect of unilateral intravitreal injection of 0.7-mg dexamethasone implant on the other eye.

Methods:
Interventional case report and literature review.

Results:
A 54-year-old woman with bilateral, refractory, clinically significant macular edema was given an intravitreal injection of 0.7-mg dexamethasone sustained release implant in the right eye. The central foveal thickness improved in both the eyes with recurrence of edema after 16 weeks in both the eyes.

Conclusion:
An intravitreal dexamethasone injection seems to have bilateral effect after unilateral injection.
Prevention and cost of atmospheric corrosion in Mauritius
Authors: Surnam B.Y.R. 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to obtain a better insight into the impact of atmospheric corrosion in Mauritius by investigating the corrosion prevention strategies used in the country and determining the related costs.Design/methodology/approachCompanies and organizations, in various industrial sectors, affected by atmospheric corrosion were selected. They were inspected and surveys were performed in order to fulfill the aim of the study.FindingsIt has been observed that extensive atmospheric corrosion problems have been encountered in the capital city, leading to the use of a range of corrosion prevention methods. However, carbon steel, which corrodes easily, is very commonly used in the country. This leads to the wide use of alkyd‐based barrier coatings. The cost of atmospheric corrosion has been found to be equal to 0.38 per cent of the GDP.Social implicationsThis study is expected to raise concern on the problem of atmospheric corrosion in Mauritius and the related waste in materials.Originality/valueThis study is expected to help in adopting corrosion prevention policies and strategies in Mauritius.
Upward mobility for women managers: styles and perceptions: part two
Authors: Appelbaum Steven H. , Shapiro Barbara T. , Didus Katherine , Luongo Tanya , Paz Bethsabeth 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this two‐part article is to discover why gender plays a significant role in attaining leadership positions. More specifically this article provides a thorough review of the different gender leadership styles, next it outlines the findings regarding whether one gender is more effective than the other on certain dimensions. The article presents the findings of how certain leadership perceptions have evolved. Finally the article will review the challenges faced by women in business contexts.Design/methodology/approachThe authors reviewed a wide array of published works on “gender and leadership” to gain insight on this broad topic. Next, the authors narrowed down their review to focus on four specific aspects of the said topic: gender leadership styles, gender effectiveness on certain dimensions, leadership perceptions and challenges women face.FindingsThe literature on the reviewed four aspects suggests that the most effective leadership style is transformational leadership – the style of leadership that is most often associated with women. It was also found that certain behavioral traits found in female managers are considered to be more effective when dealing with employees, such as empathy, supportiveness, and relationship building. However, there are other traits such as vision where male managers tend to rank better than female managers.Research limitations/implicationsThe use of a literature review may be perceived as limiting but the scope and breadth of contemporary data and empirical finding utilized in this article has more than compensated for this issue.Practical implicationsThe number of working women has and continues to increase, yet the number of women in senior positions of organizations remains nearly unchanged as women are still perceived as inferior leaders when compared to men.Social implicationsWomen are perceived as being less capable than men in leadership roles, thus hindering their aspirations to climb the corporate ladder. What is more, women also find themselves struggling with issues such as the glass ceiling and glass cliff effect as well as balancing both motherhood and career obligations, limiting their workplace advancements.Originality/valueA useful source to provide arguments as to how and why women demonstrate excellent managerial skill sets. Also, the ill‐conceived communication silos regarding the perceived notion that women are deemed inferior leaders when compared to their male counterparts are challenged.
Leader as storyteller
Authors: Kuran Evrim 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to address the importance of storytelling in the twenty‐first century business context where the emphasis has shifted from the trainer to the learner, from the producer to the consumer and from the leader to the follower! The article underlines the human side of management business and introduces the ancient tool “storytelling” for inspirational leadership.Design/methodology/approachThe article aims to provide the author's insight and practical advice on storytelling in leadership communication rather than a theoretical approach. The insights are also supported exemplifying real life storyteller leaders.FindingsThe article provides insights about how storytelling skill supports leaders in their communication. It suggests that leadership communication should focus not only in the content of the message but also the context as well. It also recommends leaders to excel at the art of metaphor to become a skillful storyteller leader.Research limitations/implicationsThe opinions expressed in this article represent the author's own point‐of‐view.Practical implicationsThe article includes implications for developing the storytelling skills of leaders which is required in order to establish a sustainable leadership communication in the fast pace of change of the twenty‐first century business context.Social implicationsThe article includes implications for authentic leadership with its approach to address the human aspect of management.Originality/valueThis article addresses the need for leaders to study how storytelling can be used as a tool in their leadership communication.
Compensation‐based incentives, ERP and delivery performance
Authors: da Silveira Giovani J.C. , Snider Brent , Balakrishnan Jaydeep 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of compensation‐based incentives in relationships between enterprise resource planning (ERP) usage and delivery performance in manufacturing.Design/methodology/approachThe authors carry out two studies exploring links between ERP, incentives, and performance from alternative perspectives: first, of incentives tied to regular production activities, and their relationship with delivery performance advantage over competitors; second, of incentives tied to improvement activities and their relationship with delivery performance improvements. Statistical analysis is carried out on data from 698 metal‐working manufacturers from 22 countries, giving a broad cross‐sectional view of a global industry.FindingsThe studies indicate that ERP usage relates positively with both delivery advantage and delivery improvements. Furthermore, incentives tied to improvement initiatives may explain delivery improvements, both directly and as moderators in the relationship between ERP and performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe results suggest that ERP adoption can be framed as a principal‐agency phenomenon where performance outcomes are partially influenced by incentives.Practical implicationsThe results imply that incentives tied to improvement initiatives may foster employee engagement with the new ERP, leading to stronger delivery performance benefits.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first research to explore ERP usage as a principal‐agency problem, and to analyse its relationships with incentives under alternative performance perspectives. The results may significantly contribute to the knowledge of ERP‐performance relationships and the role of incentives.
Economic behavior of medicine retailers and access to anti‐malarials
Authors: Eme Ichoku Hyacinth , Ataguba John E. , Fonta William M. 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe subsidization of artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) at supranational level to avoid undermining the private distribution system in sub‐Saharan Africa and elsewhere, as advocated by Committee on the Economics of Antimalarial Drugs board on Global Health, requires the appraisal of the economic behaviour of relevant private agents in these regions, in order to assess their potential influence on access to ACT. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the economic behaviour of informal medicine retailers and how this effects access to ACT, using data generated from a primary survey in southeast Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachA field survey was carried out which included health providers and households. A market price survey was undertaken to generate primary data, using closed and semi‐open questionnaires, and there were focus group discussions in two south‐eastern states in Nigeria. A standard two‐stage method was used for the design of the survey.FindingsThe study demonstrates that the economic behaviour of informal medicine affects market prices of ACT, facilitates information diffusion, improves availability and acceptability dimensions of access to ACT. However, their clinical practices are weak and require policy interventions.Originality/valueThis paper brings to the fore the influence of economic behaviour of retail agents in the medical market, which needs to be taken into account when considering alternative distributional channels for ACT, if the WHO goal of universal access in malaria‐endemic regions is to be achieved.
Characterisation of poly(acrylamide‐co‐acrylic acid) mixed with anthocyanin pigment from hibiscus sabdariffa l.
Authors: Lee S.V. , Vengadaesvaran B. , Arof A.K. , Abidin Z.H.Z. 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a new water based coating system composed of poly(acrylamide‐co‐acrylic acid) and anthocyanin colourant extracted from Hibiscus sabdariffa L. and characterise the system.Design/methodology/approachAnthocyanin from Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (roselle) calyxes was extracted using optimised water extraction method with ratio of calyxes to water being 1:2. UV‐Vis absorption spectroscopy was conducted on the anthocyanin extract to monitor its degradation. Poly(acrylamide‐co‐acrylic acid) was mixed with the extracted anthocyanin solution in two different weight ratios. The mixtures were coated on glass substrate and let to cure for approximately one day. FTIR spectroscopy was conducted on the samples to determine their functional groups and identify the compounds in the samples. Cross hatch test was performed on the samples to determine the adhesion properties. Thermal degradation of the samples was determined through thermogravimetric analysis. Surface roughness of the samples was studied by atomic force microscopy. Colour stability was determined before and after UV irradiation.FindingsAnthocyanin pigment from roselle extracted with water was found to be stable with 6.0 per cent drop in absorbance value over the 15 day period. The reaction rate was found to be 0.000181 h−1, and the half life was calculated to be 3,850 hours. Better adhesion of the samples to the glass substrate was due to the higher concentration of poly(acrylamide‐co‐acrylic acid). Thermogravimetric analysis revealed similar thermal stability of the samples. Surface roughness study revealed that sample with higher anthocyanin content has higher surface roughness. Colour stability of the 20PBR was found to be better than 10PBR.Research limitations/implicationsUsage of poly(acrylamide‐co‐acrylic acid) as coating is limited by its weak water resistance property. Improvement could be made in this direction for future applications.Practical implicationsMixture of water‐based polymer and anthocyanin colourant from roselle has been developed into coating for the first time. Commercialisation is possible if more research is conducted towards water resistance property of poly(acrylamide‐co‐acrylic acid), storage condition for the pigment and coating, and mass production of the pigment.Originality/valueIncorporation of anthocyanin pigment into water based coating is the first of its kind.
Evaluation of heat resistant properties of silicone‐acrylic polyol coating by electrochemical methods
Authors: Vengadaesvaran B. , Ramis Rau S. , Kasi Ramesh , Arof A.K. 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the heat resistance properties of silicone‐acrylic hybrid system on cold rolled mild steel panel.Design/methodology/approachThe presence of Si−C bonds in hydroxyl functional solid phenyl‐methyl silicone should be able to improve heat resistance properties of silicone‐acrylic polyol coating. Different weight ratios of silicone resin and acrylic polyol resins were blended in order to obtain the composition for optimum thermal properties. Thermal stability of silicone based protective coatings has been investigated by means of potential time measurement (PTM) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) techniques.FindingsThe blending of silicone intermediate resin with acrylic polyol resins. The coating consisting of 30 per cent silicone resin and 70 per cent acrylic resin showed significant improvement of heat resistivity compared to pure acrylic polyol resins on cold roll mild steel panels. This study demonstrates an interesting correlation between PTM and EIS studies.Research limitations/implicationsFindings may be useful in the development of heat resistant paints.Practical implicationsThe blending method provides a simple and practical solution to improve the heat resistance properties of acrylic polyol resins.Originality/valueDurability and functionality of the coating, critically depend on the strength and adhesion properties of the materials. This may be a useful source of information for the development of organic‐inorganic coatings.
Techniques to tackle the workplace bully
Authors: Sandler Catherine 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to explore the psychology behind one of the most common forms of bullying and to suggest how it can best be addressed.Design/methodology/approachThe paper draws on the author's first‐hand experience of working in this area.FindingsThe paper identifies two main types of bully: the psychopathic and the explosive. It describes the former as entirely focused on their own interests, lacking integrity and an internal moral compass or the capacity to empathize. They persistently distort reality to serve their own ends. Their behavior is highly manipulative, ranging from charmingly charismatic to ruthlessly aggressive. Explosive bullies, meanwhile, are characterized by low emotional intelligence and poor self‐control. Task‐focused and driven, easily overwhelmed by their emotions when stressed, they lack the capacity to manage their feelings and lash out at others.Practical implicationsThe paper claims that, by understanding what drives bullying, an organization can tackle the problem effectively and avoid the high costs that can be associated with this challenging problem.Social implicationsThe paper hints that there can be positive results for society as a whole from tackling bullying behavior.Originality/valueThe paper takes a psychological and coaching approach to bullying behavior.
Teamwork makes the team work
Authors: by Gareth Bell Interview 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to provide an interview with Dr Meredith Belbin.Design/methodology/approachThe paper provides an interview with Dr Meredith Belbin.FindingsThe paper explores Belbin's thoughts on current issues including HR management, organizational structure and geographical dispersion.Originality/valueThe interview offers insight for HR professionals from the founder of Team Roles theory.
Performance measurement of an automotive BIW robotic assembly
Authors: Pandian Annamalai , Ali Ahad 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThis paper focuses on assembly line performance of an automotive body shop that builds body‐in‐white (BIW) assembly utilizing about 700+ process robots. These robots perform various operations such as welding, sealing, part handling, stud welding and inspection. There is no accurate tool available for the plant personnel to predict the future throughput based on plant's data. The purpose of this paper is to provide future throughput performance prediction based on plant data using Box‐Jenkins' ARMA model.Design/methodology/approachThe following data were collected for five major assembly lines. First, the assembly machine‐in‐cycle time: the assembly line machines include robots that perform various functions like load, welding or sealing and unloading parts; the manual operators loading cycle time to the production fixtures. The conveyors act as buffers in between stations, and also feed to the production cells, and carry parts from station to station. The conveyors' downtime and uptime were also part of the machine‐in‐cycle time; second, the number of units produced from the beginning to the end of the assembly line; third, the number of fault occurrences in the assembly line due to various machine breakdowns; fourth, the machine availability percentage – i.e. the machine is readily available to perform its functions (the machine blocked upstream (starving) and blocked down (downstream) state is considered here); fifth, the actual efficiency of the machine measured in percentage based on output percentage; sixth, the expected number of units at designed efficiency.FindingsIn summary, this research paper provided a systematic development of a forecast model based on Box‐Jenkin's ARMA methodology to analyze the complex assembly line process performance data. The developed ARMA forecast models proved that the future prediction can be accurately predicted based on the past plant performance data. The developed ARMA forecast models predicted the future throughput performance within 99.52 percent accuracy. The research findings were validated by the actual plant performance data.Originality/valueIn this study, the automotive assembly process machines (robots, conveyors and fixtures) production data were collected, statistically analyzed and verified for viable ARMA model verification. The verified ARMA model has been used to predict the plant future months' throughput with 99.52 percent accuracy, based on the plant production data. This research is unique because of its practical usage to improve production.
Managing a network by utilizing performance measurement information
Authors: Pekkola Sanna 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine how different network members utilize and use network‐level performance measurement information. This is an important approach when discussing the management and development of a network by utilizing a performance measurement system.Design/methodology/approachThe study is a single‐case study, where a collaborative network forms the case. The data of the study have been gathered from an action research process of network performance measurement system design and its implementation phase in 2009, interviews in 2010, and discussions with the interviewees in 2012 to re‐evaluate the results.FindingsThe results of the study reveal that the use of the network‐level performance measurement system increased communication, trust, and commitment in the whole network, as well as in a single reselling unit. The performance measurement information also helped the companies create better alignment with their network partners.Practical implicationsThe paper presents the main uses, utilizations and benefits of network‐level performance measurement and management from the perspectives of the different network members.Originality/valueThe case study contributes to the literature of performance measurement and management in a network environment. It presents the main uses and utilization of network‐level performance management and measurement.
Making care homes part of the community? An evaluation of the Gloucestershire Partnerships for Older People Project
Authors: Evans Simon , Means Robin , Powell Jane 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThis paper report on the evaluation of a project that aimed to improve the integration of care homes with health and social care services and with the wider community.Design/methodology/approachThe evaluation adopted a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative performance data with semi‐structured stakeholder interviews and emergency bed use costings.FindingsThe evaluation suggests that the project made significant steps towards integrating care homes with the health and social care community and demonstrated cost savings through reduced hospital bed use.Practical implicationsHealth and social care interventions aimed at upskilling care home staff can increase standards of care and quality of life for residents; they are also likely to highlight unmet needs.Originality/valueThe project demonstrated the need for better integration of health and social care services with care homes in order to improve quality of life for residents.
Barriers and challenges in the application of Six Sigma in the hospitality industry
Authors: Kokkranikal Jithendran , Antony Jiju , Kosgi Hasib , Losekoot Erwin 
Published: March 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present some of the fundamental barriers and challenges in the use of Six Sigma as a business improvement methodology in the hospitality industry.Design/methodology/approachThe approach taken was to collate data through observations made by the third author during the execution of the research project within the case study company as well as collating data from company story boards and interviewing relevant and appropriate staff members in the case study company.FindingsThe challenges of “data collection”, “defining projects” and “getting group consensus” can be considered to be somewhat very challenging in the context of hospitality industry.Research limitations/implicationsDue to limited time constraints, the number of people participated in the study was relatively small. Perhaps a simple survey questionnaire could also be distributed to a number of people at the top management level, middle management level and front‐line staff personnel in the case study company.Originality/valueThe paper provides an excellent resource for many researchers and practitioners equally who are engaged in research and applications of Six Sigma in the hospitality industry. Moreover there is a dearth of literature on the use of Six Sigma in the hospitality sector.