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Recruitment initiatives aimed at increasing the gender diversity within ITEC employment
Authors: Evans Christina 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to further critique diversity management initiatives, underpinned by a “business case/best practice” rationale, drawing on a wider investigation into changing recruitment practices aimed at increasing the gender diversity within information technology, electronics and computing (ITEC) organizations.Design/methodology/approachBased on the premise that human resource management practices are an essential lever in a diversity management approach this paper revisits organizational accounts of recruitment initiatives adopted, but presented through a more critical lens than in the initial investigation. These accounts were gathered from interviews with human resources (HR) and hiring managers in 18 organizations (12 private, and six public, sector).FindingsThese refer to two specific recruitment initiatives introduced with the assumption that these would enable organizations to build a more gender diverse workforce: revisiting job requirements to make them more appealing/accessible to women and the adoption of competency frameworks, assumed to be “gender neutral”.Practical implicationsIn providing further insights into the limitations of diversity “business case/best practice” change, supported by accounts of organizational practices drawn from a specific industry sector, it is hoped that this will provide a reflective lens for those in positions to influence policies aimed at addressing issues of gender inequality.Originality/valueDrawing on the concept of “ideological cover” this paper offers an alternative theoretical lens from which to critique the underpinning rationale and assumptions held about recruitment practices, thus questioning organizational claims that these are “gender neutral”.
Islamic perspectives on training and professional development
Authors: Hassi Abderrahman 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to draw a portrait of training and development ideals and practices from the Islamic point of view.Design/methodology/approachThis is a conceptual paper. The paper reviews the relevant literature on training and development from an Islamic perspective portraying the interface between ideals and practices of training and development in Islam in order to bridge a gap in the extant literature.FindingsThe literature that deals with training and development in Islam seems to belong to two major categories: essays espousing a broad perspective and including catch‐all concepts or other generic Islamic principles; and studies addressing human resource management in Islam that mainly examine training and development from a narrow perspective. The findings of this limited body of literature are far from being consistent as they seem contradictory in nature. Simultaneously, in the area of training and professional development, Islam emphasizes practical wisdom and translating theoretical insights into behaviors and practices rather than solely relying on theoretical principles.Research limitations/implicationsThe literature review is not detailed due to the dearth of information on training and development from an Islamic perspective.Practical implicationsTraining and learning methods from the Islamic tradition can provide constructive contribution to workplace practices as well as benefit organizations that anticipate offering efficient and effective custom‐designed training methods to best meet the training needs of their Muslim employees.Originality/valueThe present contribution is a unique synthesis of the literature related to the application of Islamic principles in training and professional development.
Toward applied Islamic business ethics: responsible halal business
Authors: Ismaeel Muatasim , Blaim Katharina 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the opportunities of using halal regulation and certification as a mechanism for applying Islamic business ethics in contemporary world.Design/methodology/approachThe current practices of halal regulation and certification and literature on Islamic ethics were reviewed, to identify a practical approach for Islamic business ethics.FindingsIslam allows and accepts different levels of ethical commitment. A multi‐level Islamic ethics framework and a multi‐level halal certification approach are proposed to facilitate the implementation of Islamic business ethics in a relative context. Two major developments can enrich halal business practices: harmonization of global standards and governance structure, and integrating responsibility and ethical issues in halal standards.Practical implicationsThe proposed framework and developments can enrich halal regulation and certification practice.Originality/valueThe paper emphasizes the importance of flexibility and adaptability in Islamic business ethics implementation, and proposes a new framework and approach to apply Islamic business ethics.
Calculation methods for a complete air conditioning study
Authors: Vrellas Charisis G. , Karakatsanis Theoklitos S. 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe and categorize calculation methods for conducting a complete air conditioning study. More specifically, this paper is a general review of cooling loads calculation methods, psychrometric calculations for installing a central air conditioning unit, ways of fan coil units connection and air duct calculation methods.Design/methodology/approachThis paper was based on two pillars: a dissertation for an industrial facility and technical information found after methodical research.FindingsAfter a brief reference of the calculation methods and the air conditioning systems installed in this industrial facility, this paper concludes with the most appropriate calculation methods for this industrial facility.Research limitations/implicationsThis study describes some calculation methods. Thus, future research could be addressed toward the analysis of more methods.Practical implicationsThis paper includes implications for choosing the most appropriate calculation method according to the air conditioning system installed.Originality/valueThe originality of this paper lies in the fact that, except for the theoretical part, there are some examples taken from a case study, thus it can be used as a future guide for selecting methods and systems of industrial air conditioning.
An analysis of American academic libraries' websites: 2000‐2010
Authors: Aharony Noa 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe current study seeks to describe and analyze academic library websites in the years 2000 and 2010, as they appear both in the Internet Archive and in current library websites.Design/methodology/approachA content analysis of 31 academic libraries homepages which were selected from the ACRL accredited LIS schools was conducted.FindingsFindings reveal that the content of academic library websites in the years 2000 and 2010 has much changed over the ten years, presenting an increasing use of e‐journals and Web 2.0 applications, as well as a focus on library users, and a great use of graphics in websites.Practical implicationsThe comparison documented in the paper should prove very interesting and important to librarians, information scientists, LIS scholars and students, presenting trends, changes and innovations that have occurred within the scope of academic libraries over the last ten years.Originality/valueThis study presents a yet unexplored dimension: the comparison, focusing especially on content, of academic library websites over a decade as they appear in the Internet Archive in 2000 and in the present library website in 2010.
E‐books: review of research and writing during 2010
Authors: Kumbhar Rajendra 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThis paper aims to review the literature dealing with e‐books to identify trends.Design/methodology/approachThe review is based on the literature published during January to December 2010. For this purpose, literature on e‐books was searched and retrieved from LISA, LISTA, Emerald, Science Direct and J‐store. E‐books, electronic books, digital books, e‐book reader, were the keywords used for searching the literature in these databases. The literature is analyzed and reviewed under various broad categories. Most of the literature reviewed is in English. Non‐English literature reported in the LISA is also considered.FindingsIn spite of the unconcluded debate of print versus electronic, popularity of e‐books is increasing and thereby the e‐book market is growing at a very fast pace. User friendliness, cost, portability are some of the reasons for the increased use of e‐books. Varieties of e‐book readers are produced with different features. Copyright and DRM are the challenging issues. New e‐book pricing models are evolving with their own merits and demerits. Libraries are carrying out e‐book usage studies and are adopting innovative practices to promote e‐books.Practical implicationsThe paper is useful for LIS researchers, practitioners, e‐book publishers and aggregators for understanding current trends and for framing prospective policies.Originality/valueThe paper identifies trends based on published literature.
Investigating the level of desirability of information in management information systems in libraries in Iran
Authors: Asemi Asefeh , Akbari Ali , Kheradmandnia Manouchehr , Farazi Abbas 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to investigate the pros and cons of Iranian library management software, focusing on the usage of open source technology. It seeks to analyse the viewpoints of librarians in the University of Isfahan as a sample to extend the findings to the Iranian Library management software community.Design/methodology/approachIn order to get the opinions of librarians, the descriptive method is used. The required data are collected by literature review, questionnaire and open interview from university top managers, software technical staff, libraries managers, librarians, end users, and companies providing similar products. However, because of time limitations, the authors could only gather data by researcher‐made checklist of the librarians (informants) who directly have worked with University of Isfahan in the libraries.FindingsThe main problem of many library management software platforms in Iran is that the focus of development is mainly on technical issues rather than management, operational, and end‐user concerns. This is highlighted when open source software is used because it is common for an off‐the‐shelf product to be used with less consideration of the nontechnical issues. This is the reason that Iranian libraries are moving to replace their software with commercial versions.Research limitations/implicationsThere was insufficient cooperation of some librarians in identifying capabilities and deficiencies of UILMS and limited cooperation of some technical experts in reviewing the software.Originality/valueConsidering the lack of standard checklists, this paper presents a relatively complete checklist to evaluate the library software.
Antitrust enforcement: an inflection point?
Authors: Bush Darren , Gelb Betsy D. 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThis paper seeks to examine the possibility that antitrust enforcement will strengthen in the USA. The study sets out to assess whether the merger of two large rivals into one even larger firm is likelier to prompt government challenge than has been true in the recent past.Design/methodology/approachThe paper examines the history of fluctuations in antitrust enforcement. Also, it reviews research in economics questioning the idea that mergers lead to efficiencies that bring about lower prices to consumers and allow struggling firms to survive. Finally, the paper assesses the negative effect of recession‐prompted bailouts on public perceptions of “behemoth” firms.FindingsThe study finds signs of possible change in enforcement priorities. Recent actions by the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice include considerations beyond the “Chicago School” emphasis on efficiency. Economic research questions that emphasis as well. So may voter unhappiness with government bailouts and the firm size that made them seem necessary.Practical implicationsSmall firms may want to encourage stronger enforcement; it may spare them the price‐setting power of megafirms they would otherwise face as suppliers or customers – or competitors. Larger firms, by contrast, may want to advocate the opposite, but draw up contingency plans if their chief growth strategy has been to purchase rivals.Originality/valueThis paper juxtaposes economic research, antitrust history, and recent economic issues to offer a perspective on what may be an important shift in antitrust enforcement.
The booster zone: how to accelerate growth with strategic customers
Authors: Senn Christoph 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to present a method to help management teams and sales leaders evaluate opportunities and risks in business‐to‐business relationships from an outside‐in perspective.Design/methodology/approachThe approach derives from practical work with companies over the past ten years and has been validated by five benchmarking consortia held by Columbia Business School (New York) and the University of St Gallen (Switzerland), in cooperation with approximately 30 large‐scale enterprises from the USA, Asia, and Europe.FindingsAn increasing share of wallet follows an S‐shaped curve, such that for high and low performing companies, increasing the quality of the customer relationship usually leads to only marginal growth. In contrast, companies situated in the area around the steepest part of the slope are the best growth candidates that promise the potential for exceptional gains. The paper refers to this area as the “booster zone”.Originality/valueInvesting in business‐to‐business (B2B) relationships located in the so‐called “booster zone” drives above‐average growth. Mapping customer relationships properly offers also a valuable early‐warning function and complements widely used, past‐oriented performance indicators effectively.
The devil's dictionary of business strategy, volume II
Authors: Marren Patrick 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to humorously define various common business and strategy terms to amuse and illuminate.Design/methodology/approachThe paper takes the form of a lexicon.FindingsMan's search for meaning can end up with one's nose in a dictionary. Again.Research limitations/implicationsNo research, hence no research limitations. No implications beyond any humour that might be found within.Practical implicationsPractical implications have been brought as close as possible to absolute zero. Purely humorous.Social implications“Hey, this one is kind of funny. But I really don't get this one”.Originality/valueThe paper is a diversion.
SCB and SMI: two stretchable circuit technologies, based on standard printed circuit board processes
Authors: Vanfleteren Jan , Loeher Thomas , Gonzalez Mario , Bossuyt Frederick , Vervust Thomas , De Wolf Ingrid , Jablonski Michal 
Published: November 2012

PurposeIn the past 15 years stretchable electronic circuits have emerged as a new technology in the domain of assembly, interconnections and sensor circuits and assembly technologies. In the meantime a wide variety of processes with the use of many different materials have been explored in this new field. The purpose of the current contribution is for the authors to present an approach for stretchable circuits which is inspired by conventional rigid and flexible printed circuit board (PCB) technology. Two variants of this technology are presented: stretchable circuit board (SCB) and stretchable mould interconnect (SMI).Design/methodology/approachSimilarly as in PCB 17 or 35 μm thick sheets of electrodeposited or rolled‐annealed Cu are structured to form the conductive tracks, and off‐the‐shelf, standard packaged, rigid components are assembled on the Cu contact pads using lead‐free solder materials and reflow processes. Stretchability is obtained by shaping the Cu tracks not as straight lines, like in normal PCB design, but as horseshoe shaped meanders. Instead of rigid or flexible board materials, elastic materials, predominantly PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane), are used to embed the conductors and the components, thus serving as circuit carrier. The authors include some mechanical modeling and design considerations, aimed at the optimization of the build‐up and combination of elastic, flexible and rigid materials towards minimal stress and maximum mechanical reliability in the structures. Furthermore, details on the two production processes are given, reliability findings are summarised, and a number of functional demonstrators, realized with the technologies, are described.FindingsKey conclusions of the work are that: supporting the metal meanders with a flexible carrier prior to embedding in an elastic substrate substantially increases the reliability under mechanical stress (cyclic uniaxial stretching) of the stretchable interconnect and the transition areas between rigid components and stretchable interconnects are the zones which are most sensitive to failure under mechanical stress. Careful design and technology implementation is necessary, providing a gradual transition from rigid to flexible to stretchable parts of the circuit.Originality/valueTechnologies for stretchable circuits, with the same level of similarity to standard PCB manufacturing and assembly, and thus with the same high potential for transfer to an industrial environment and for mass production, have not been shown before.
Linked Data for libraries
Authors: Alemu Getaneh , Stevens Brett , Ross Penny , Chandler Jane 
Published: November 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide recommendations for making a conceptual shift from current document‐centric to data‐centric metadata. The importance of adjusting current library models such as Resource Description and Access (RDA) and Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) to models based on Linked Data principles is discussed. In relation to technical formats, the paper suggests the need to leapfrog from machine readable cataloguing (MARC) to Resource Description Framework (RDF), without disrupting current library metadata operations.Design/methodology/approachThis paper identified and reviewed relevant works on overarching topics that include standards‐based metadata, Web 2.0 and Linked Data. The review of these works is contextualised to inform the recommendations identified in this paper. Articles were retrieved from databases such as Emerald and D‐Lib Magazine. Books, electronic articles and relevant blog posts were also used to support the arguments put forward in this paper.FindingsContemporary library standards and models carried forward some of the constraints from the traditional card catalogue system. The resultant metadata are mainly attuned to human consumption rather than machine processing. In view of current user needs and technological development such as the interest in Linked Data, it is found important that current metadata models such as FRBR and RDA are re‐conceptualised.Practical implicationsThis paper discusses the implications of re‐conceptualising current metadata models in light of Linked Data principles, with emphasis on metadata sharing, facilitation of serendipity, identification of Zeitgeist and emergent metadata, provision of faceted navigation, and enriching metadata with links.Originality/valueMost of the literature on Linked Data for libraries focus on answering the “how to” questions of using RDF/XML and SPARQL technologies, however, this paper focuses mainly on answering “why” Linked Data questions, thus providing an underlying rationale for using Linked Data. The discussion on mixed‐metadata approaches, serendipity, Zeitgeist and emergent metadata is considered to provide an important rationale to the role of Linked Data for libraries.
Drivers, impediments and manifestations of brand orientation
Authors: Evans Jody , Bridson Kerrie , Rentschler Ruth 
Published: November 2012

PurposeWhile the body of work exploring brand orientation has grown, there has been a general failure to build on extant research and generate a holistic conceptualization of brand orientation. This paper aims to develop a model of the key drivers, impediments and manifestations of brand orientation in a museum context.Design/methodology/approachA collective case study design was used, consisting of key informant interviews using a semi‐structured interview protocol and analysis of institutional documents and observational research. Interviews took place with well‐known museums across three countries: the UK, the USA and Australia. This paper demonstrates the richness of qualitative case studies as a method of theory building and as a precursor to further empirical research.FindingsThe case study findings reveal both a philosophical and behavioral aspect of brand orientation. Thus, six attributes are presented that include brand orientation as an organizational culture and compass for decision‐making and four brand behaviors (distinctiveness, functionality, augmentation and symbolism). The conceptual model also depicts the critical antecedents to brand orientation in a museum context.Research limitations/implicationsThis study provides a foundation for future brand research by offering a holistic conceptualization of brand orientation and identifying the primary antecedents in a museum context. Future research may wish to empirically establish a valid and reliable scale of brand orientation and examine its explanatory potential. Future research may also consider other contexts to provide further insight into the drivers and inhibitors of brand orientation.Practical implicationsIf organizations seek to establish a strong brand orientation they must devote resources to establishing the brand as a dominant organizational philosophy that guides decision‐making. In addition, brand‐oriented organizations must establish the brand as a distinctive asset that communicates relevance and accessibility and invest in augmenting initiatives that enable the organization to connect with customers on a personal and emotional level.Originality/valueUsing an exploratory method the authors are able to reconcile a number of approaches to brand orientation and provide a conceptualization that incorporates the philosophical and behavioral approaches to business orientations. Museums face substantial resource constraints, competing needs of multiple stakeholders and increasing market turbulence. If museums can achieve such significant organizational change then the sector presents an interesting exemplar for many other non‐profit organizations.