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Transitional employment aspirations for bridging retirement
Authors: Pillay Hitendra , Kelly Kathy , Tones Megan 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify the transitional employment (TE) aspirations and training and development needs of older and younger workers at risk of early retirement due to limited education and/or employment in blue‐collar (BC) occupations.Design/methodology/approachA computer‐based methodology is used to evaluate the demographic effects of gender, education level, and occupation group on aspirations pertaining to TE and training and development in a sample of over 1,000 local government employees.FindingsOlder BC, secondary school‐educated and younger workers are less interested in TE than older workers with higher levels of education or from white‐collar backgrounds. The early retirement risk factors of BC work and secondary school education had a more limited effect on perceived training and development needs for older workers. However, for younger workers, these risk factors provided the impetus to undertake training to move into less physically demanding or more challenging roles as their careers progressed.Practical implicationsVia the identification of education level and occupation types groups' TE aspirations and perceptions of preparatory training and development within younger and older cohorts, long‐term strategies to develop and retain staff may be formulated.Originality/valuePast studies of TE have rarely included younger workers or older workers at risk of early retirement. Preparatory training and development for TE roles has not been considered in the literature.
Women teachers' aspirations to school leadership in Uganda
Authors: Sperandio Jill , Merab Kagoda Alice 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe under‐representation of women in the leadership of secondary schooling is a problem common to many developing countries, raising issues of social justice and sustainable development. It has its roots in societal understandings about leadership, the schooling and career aspirations of girls, the organizational characteristics of the education system, and the expectations and preparation of teachers for leadership positions. The purpose of this paper is to identify factors, both specific to the country and common across cultures, contributing to the low numbers of female teachers leading Ugandan secondary schools.Design/methodology/approachA survey of 62 female secondary school teachers from six coeducational schools in different areas of Uganda, is used to establish leadership aspirations and teacher perceptions of the factors helping or hindering them in realizing these aspirations.FindingsThe paper reveals that the majority of female teachers surveyed aspired to school leadership, but few had positioned themselves to do well in the competitive application process. Many thought the process corrupt and did not expect to get the support of their current school administrator.Originality/valueThe results of this paper support existing research worldwide that suggests leadership preparation for women should be gender specific. Women teachers need help to visualize a career path to leadership, encouraged to gain relevant experience, and given training that builds confidence in practical school management skills and builds on personal leadership skills.
The impact of a pathway college on reputation and brand awareness for its affiliated university in Sydney
Authors: Brewer Ann , Zhao Jingsong 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the effect that a prospective pathway college affiliated to a large comprehensive university in Sydney may have on the university's reputation. In particular, the association of reputation with preference for a pathway college, brand awareness and the opinion of college brand are examined.Design/methodology/approachAn online survey was conducted in metropolitan Sydney, Australia, and produced 501 questionnaires responses. A correlation study was used to analyse the relationship between variables of preference for college, perceived reputation, brand awareness and opinion of college brand.FindingsThe community reacted positively to a prospective college by agreeing that its merit is in providing a second chance for disadvantaged students and added to the diversity profile of the university. Reputation predicted brand awareness, preference for the college and the opinion of the college brand. Teaching quality of the college is found to be the most important factor to enhance the reputation of the university as well as brand.Originality/valueThe paper explores the difference and relationship between reputation and brand awareness in a higher education context and how this influenced students' decisions. This knowledge has useful implications for higher education management practice.
Student course taking and teacher quality: their effects on achievement and growth
Authors: Heck Ronald H. , Mahoe Rochelle 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between high school students' curricular positions, their perceptions of the quality of their teachers, and school academic process variables on students' growth rates and ending achievement in mathematics and science.Design/methodology/approachMultilevel latent curve modeling is used to examine students' growth trajectories using the National Longitudinal Educational Study data.FindingsWithin schools, both student curricular positions and perceptions of teacher quality affect growth and achievement. More positive student perceptions of their teachers ascending across course profiles are found. The effects of perceived teacher quality on growth rates and ending achievement, however, are more consequential for students in weaker academic profiles than in stronger profiles. Between schools, academic process variables also influence outcomes. For example, individuals in schools where students collectively pursue more math and science have significantly higher growth rates than individuals in schools where lower percentages of students take these courses.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper's measures of teacher quality and curricular differentiation only serve as proxy measures for more thorough information that can be collected about within‐school teacher and curricular processes.Practical implicationsThe results imply that efforts to increase student achievement will have to attack individual (e.g. poverty; early educational experiences; and course taking) and organizational (i.e. school structural redesign, curricular, and instructional processes) fronts simultaneously.Originality/valueThis paper extends the discussion of how internal curricular differentiation and student perceptions about teacher quality may intersect to influence student growth trajectories within and between schools.
The influence of university image on student behaviour
Authors: Alves Helena , Raposo Mário 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyse the influence of image on student satisfaction and loyalty.Design/methodology/approachIn order to accomplish the objectives proposed, a model reflecting the influence of image on student satisfaction and loyalty is applied. The model is tested through use of structural equations and the final sample is of 2,687 students.FindingsThe model shows that image is the construct that most influences student satisfaction. The influence of image is also relevant on student loyalty.Research limitations/implicationsIn this paper, the constructs of image resulted in a reliability level of 0.846; future research is needed in order to find more reliable image measurement indicators.Practical implicationsIf higher education institutions have to compete through image, the first step to take is to measure the university image held by its students. It is proven by this paper that the construct which most influences student satisfaction in higher education is the image construct, with a total effect of 0.86. Thus, if the institutional image rises or falls by a unit in terms of valorisation, satisfaction increases or diminishes by a proportion of 0.86 and loyalty by a proportion of 0.73.Originality/valueSeveral studies have shown that, in general, corporate image is important to attract and retain customers. This paper depicts the specific influences of image specifically on student satisfaction and student loyalty and also the respective level of influence.
Numerical and experimental approach to cavitation surge obstruction in water pump
Authors: Bilus Ignacijo , Predin Andrej 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThis study aims to present the analysis of methods for cavitaion surge obstruction in water pump systems with particular focus on the two different inlet geometry configurations.Design/methodology/approachA cavitating flow field was simulated by RANS based computational fluid dynamics (CFD) program for different pump configurations operating in the unstable cavitation regime, inducing surging process. Numerical simulation results were compared to visualization and measurements results.FindingsPresented results show that a hydro dynamically induced surging regime could be limited and further advantages regarding operating characteristics of radial pumps could be achieved with presented geometry modifications.Originality/valueThis study provides insight into complicated transient cavitation flow patterns in conventional centrifugal pumps and introduces effective geometry optimization ideas useful to researchers and engineers in the area of fluid dynamics and hydromachinery.
Between exchange and development
Authors: Schulz Klaus‐Peter , Geithner Silke 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to discuss how communication and cooperation in inter‐organizational networks may bring about organizational learning. A case study of 13 inter‐organizational school networks in Germany is carried out for this purpose.Design/methodology/approachResults of a quantitative survey assessing the performance of the 13 networks are presented. A subsequent qualitative survey of two highly innovative networks takes into account the learning effects in school practice. The analysis is predicated on an activity theoretic view on learning and development.FindingsTwo levels of consideration are distinguished: the learning platform where representatives of the schools regularly meet and the operational work at the schools. The perception of how the representatives in the network learned how the colleagues at the schools who are not directly involved learned and how the school as a whole learned is appreciated differently. Outcomes vary from “exchange of new ideas” to “implementation of school development.”Research limitations/implicationsThe paper is based on empirical research carried out at one point in time. A longitudinal study of inter‐organizational network performance could shed more light on the dynamic validity of the model.Practical implicationsUnderstanding networks allow to appreciate their outcomes. The outcomes of this paper provide guides on how to design more effective learning networks.Originality/valueThe conceptual model distinguishes between two network levels, its interrelated learning effects and the different stages of learning and development. Learning networks can be assessed due to the learning categories, and success factors can be identified.
Individualist and collectivist factors affecting online repurchase intentions
Authors: Frost Dayne , Goode Sigi , Hart Dennis 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThis study aims to explore whether collectivistic and individualistic users exhibit different e‐commerce loyalty and purchase intentions.Design/methodology/approachThe paper operationalises Triandis' individuality and collectivism typology. Empirical data were gathered using face‐to‐face questionnaire instruments with 140 respondents, comprising undergraduate students and government employees.FindingsOnline shoppers are more individualistic than those who have not shopped online, while individualism and collectivism do not influence online loyalty.Research limitations/implicationsAs firms compete for online custom, it would be useful to gain some understanding of the possible effects of individual and collective behaviour on purchasing behaviour.Practical implicationsInstead of competing for existing online users, online stores could expand their market by appealing to offline shoppers using collective techniques.Originality/valueOnline loyalty has been an important focus of prior work and, while there has been significant focus on communities, Internet use remains a very personal activity. The paper provides new evidence that offline shoppers are more collectivistic than online shoppers.
New CMOS potentiostat as ASIC for several electrochemical microsensors construction
Authors: Fujcik Lukas , Prokop Roman , Prasek Jan , Hubalek Jaromir , Vrba Radimir 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to design and create a potentiostat that can be integrated and encapsulated within a microelectrode as a low‐cost electrochemical sensor. Recently, microsystems on sensors or lab on a chip using electrochemical detection of substances matters are pushing forward into the area of analysis. For providing electrochemical analysis, the microsystem has to be equipped with an integrated potentiostat.Design/methodology/approachThe integrated potentiostat with four current ranges (from 1 μA to 1 mA) was designed in the CADENCE software environment using the AMIS CMOS 0.7 μm technology and fabricated under the Europractice program. Memory cells of 48 bytes are implemented with the potentiostat using VERILOG.FindingsThe characteristics of integrated potentiostat are strictly linear; the measured results confirm the simulated values. The potentiostat measurements error is about 1.5 percent and very low offsets are reached by the offset‐zeroing circuitry.Research limitations/implicationsThe detection limit of the current at the lowest range with respect to S/N ratio is about 10 nA.Practical implicationsThe integrated potentiostat is embedded on a screen‐printed sensor and its characteristics are successfully verified. Lower range of 100 nA can be implemented on a new microchip as well as rail‐to‐rail output circuitry would increase the voltage dynamic range.Originality/valueThe integrated potentiostat with very good parameters is designed for a wide spectrum of electrochemical applications such as lab on a chip, embedded electrochemical systems, etc. The integrated system enables storing of information about the system measured, for instance, calibration and fabrication data of the electrochemical sensor.
Fulfilling the “missing link” between university and authentic workplace in teacher training
Authors: Zeynep Mugaloglu Ebru , Doganca Zerrin 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThis study aims to enable pre‐service teachers to cooperate with teachers and to participate in solving classroom problems with the guidance of academic staff in an action research (AR) project.Design/methodology/approachEight pre‐service teachers took an AR course and simultaneously participated in a collaborative AR project. While learning about the steps and nature of AR, pre‐service teachers worked with teachers and designed their own project proposals in order to solve classroom problems. A questionnaire about “doing” an AR and reports prepared by the pre‐service teachers were used as instruments.FindingsPre‐service teachers worked on different classroom problems together with the teachers and seven out of eight ARs were presented at a national teachers' conference. Moreover, all the pre‐service teachers reported that they were eager to apply AR in their future classrooms and they decided to apply their AR proposals even though the course had finished.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is limited by the participants and the instruments used here.Practical implicationsAR courses enable pre‐service teachers to take an active role in authentic workplaces, thereby encouraging them towards workplace learning.Originality/valueThe study shows that collaborative AR can enable pre‐service teachers to identify and solve classroom problems, thereby providing them with an environment in which to use their theoretical knowledge gained at university. Hence, AR courses could be integrated into teacher training programs in order to fulfil the missing link between theory and practice in teacher training.
Motivating and supporting collaboration in open innovation
Authors: Antikainen Maria , Mäkipää Marko , Ahonen Mikko 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore collaboration in open innovation (OI) communities. The paper focuses on the following two research problems: how can users be motivated to collaborate in OI communities and what kind of tools and methods can support collaboration in OI communities?Design/methodology/approachThe exploratory case study includes three innovation intermediaries originated in three different countries: France, The Netherlands and Finland. The primary data source consists of the open‐ended questions posted to the maintainers and users by e‐mail. The data include five responses from the maintainers and 12 responses from the users. The secondary source is the internet document review. The classification of the factors in the preliminary framework is derived from reading and rereading the answers of the respondents until the themes started emerging from the data. Thereafter, the data are coded according to the chosen themes.FindingsResults suggest that monetary rewards are not always the best way to motivate contributing users. Instead, contributors appreciate many intangible factors, such as community cooperation, learning new ideas and having entertainment. Contributors also appreciate good support and the right cooperation tools from their service provider.Research limitations/implicationsThe data are based on three cases and a limited amount of participants. Therefore, it may be that in gathering empirical data from a larger group of cases, some new factors will be found.Practical implicationsCompanies should provide community members with tools that are easy to use, allowing people to express themselves and share their personal details. It seems to be important that maintainers are involved as visible members of a community, which includes telling about themselves in a more detailed way.Originality/valueThis paper is one of the first papers focusing on the collaboration perspective of OI communities.
Demand side economies of scope in bundled communication services
Authors: Henten Anders , Godoe Helge 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the concept of demand side economies of scope in relation to multiplay services. The basic question raised in the paper is the extent to which demand side economies of scope in the area of multiplay is based on an externality founded in a positive feedback mechanism as in the case of demand side economies of scale in interactive communication networks.Design/methodology/approachIn order to elucidate this, the paper first presents and explores the concept of economies of scope, and more specifically demand side economies of scope. Second, an analysis of the bundling strategies of operators in the field is presented, including an examination of the forms of bundling with respect to how open or close the business models implemented are. After this analysis, the paper concludes with a discussion of the demand side economies of scope concept aiming to contribute to a qualification of the concept and its applicability.FindingsThe paper concludes that the value proposition of multiplay services is more related to the intrinsic value of the service than its extrinsic value. This constitutes a major difference between demand side economies of scale and demand side economies of scope.Practical implicationsThe findings of the paper have practical implications for operators offering multiplay services with respect to the drivers of this market.Originality/valueThe value of the paper lies in its discussion of the concept of demand side economies of scope.
On applications of an optimal price‐time bidding model in Hong Kong foundation projects
Authors: Tam Vivian W.Y. , Shen L.Y. 
Published: January 2010

PurposeTraditionally, construction projects are awarded based on the lowest submitted tendering prices. However, this awarding method often causes problems on project delay, poor risk assessment and increased claims from variations. This paper aims to address these issues.Design/methodology/approachNowadays, clients require tenderers to submit both bidding prices and contract duration. This bidding method is called an optimal price‐time bidding model, the details of which are investigated in this paper, using 24 Hong Kong private and public foundation price‐time contracts.FindingsThe results show that private foundation projects produce better time and cost savings when compared with public foundation projects, meaning that the former are generally more effective in using the optimal price‐time bidding model than in public foundation projects. To further explore the effectiveness of the price‐time bidding model, case studies from a private and a public foundation project are investigated to show that private foundation projects using the price‐time bidding model are more effective than public foundation projects.Originality/valueThis paper encourages contractors to consider both time and cost factors in tendering and construction processes, noting that high liquidated and ascertained damages (LAD) charges need to be applied. This can provide a “balanced environment” for contractors in the construction industry.
Benchmarking a new design management system using process simulation approach
Authors: Doloi Hemanta 
Published: January 2010

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to put forward a research‐based argument on the benefits of simulation approach in managing design at an early stage of a project. Having selected an optimal design configuration, the operational uncertainties can be removed and investment decisions are fully justified over the lifecycle of projects.Design/methodology/approachA simulation‐based methodology embodying balanced scorecard (BSC) for measuring the operational and business performance has been synthesised in the research. Multi‐criteria decision analysis (MCDA) has been employed to evaluate the trade‐offs between feasible design alternatives and to select the optimum design configuration.FindingsThe findings show that the integrated framework developed in this research by integrating simulation technology, BSC and MCDA adds significant contributions in improving the current body of knowledge in the design management practices.Research limitations/implicationsThe framework should further be tested by applying to large engineering projects in order for realising the benefits in the decision‐appraisal process. Access to data in large projects before implementation would be the greatest challenge from a commercial‐in‐confidence perspective.Practical implicationsThe framework will help the practitioner's understanding and management of the design configuration in highly complex modern projects. This will allow the decision makers to manage interdependency of complex processes and select optimal designs upfront. The resulting framework will significantly contribute to reducing scope creeps and cost variations and thereby reducing contractual disputes in projects.Originality/valueThe original design of the integrated framework of this kind for managing design complexity in projects adds significant value in the design management practices. The use of simulation embodying BSC and MCDA adds significant novelty in theoretical advancement of contemporary knowledge in the design management profession.